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Actress Sanjana Sanghi, who first appeared as a child artist in “Rockstar” alongside Ranbir Kapoor and Nargis Fakhri, has come a long way in her career. She captured attention even with her small role in “Rockstar” and eventually landed her full-fledged debut role in “Dil Bechara” opposite the late Sushant Singh Rajput. Today, July 24, 2024, marks four years since the release of “Dil Bechara,” and Sanjana took to Instagram to reflect on this milestone with a heartfelt post.

In her post, Sanjana shared two pictures from “Dil Bechara”: one with Sushant Singh Rajput from a scene in the movie and another from her introductory scene. She expressed gratitude for the love her character received and shared how much she missed her co-star. She captioned the post:

“4 years to this most special day. A day for me to reflect on the unbelievable journey thus far, and immerse myself in nostalgia. Can...

Sixteen years ago, “Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na” enchanted audiences with its timeless coming-of-age tale starring Imran Khan, Genelia D’Souza, and Ratna Pathak Shah. To celebrate the film‘s anniversary, the cast came together for a special reunion captured in a heartwarming video.

‘Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na’ Reunion Video

The highlight of the reunion was a rendition of the film’s iconic song, a recurring motif throughout the romantic comedy. Imran Khan & Genelia D’Souza, portraying Jai Singh Rathore & Aditi Mahant respectively, sang passionately alongside other key cast members.

The production house behind the film shared the delightful video, captioning it, “16 years and we are still singing this song for everyone we love.”

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Fans of the cult classic have been overwhelmed with nostalgia, expressing hopes for a sequel to the beloved 2008 film.

“Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na” garnered acclaim for its relatable storyline,...

New Updates About Ranbir Kapoor & Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal Park Release Date Has Made Fans Upset. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ranbir Kapoor & Sandeep Reddy’s collaboration Animal resulted in box office fireworks. After the film’s massive success, fans were worried about what the next phase would be like. The most exciting news, however, is the announcement of Animal Park, the highly anticipated sequel to Ranbir Kapoor’s hit film. Sandeep Reddy Vanga has revealed that Animal Park will be even wilder and has hinted at the start date for filming this eagerly awaited sequel.

Buoyed by Animal’s success, Vanga is confident in scaling up the sequel, which will delve deeper into Ranvijay’s life and his relationship with his son. Initially, reports suggested that filming for Animal Park would begin in 2025, but fans may have to wait a bit longer. Recently, Vanga shared updates on the project, indicating...

Actor Prateik Babbar recently turned heads at the screening of his late mother Smita Patil’s film “Manthan.” He wore a unique suit crafted from his mother’s Kanjeevaram sarees.

The striking outfit featured a double-breasted tuxedo in plain black silk, with pinstripe-patterned wide-legged pants made from one saree. The red border of another saree adorned the sleeves, adding elegance to the ensemble.

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Designer Rahul Vijay created this unforgettable outfit and shared visuals and details of the design process on social media, along with a heartfelt message for Prateik.

Prateik was accompanied by his partner, Priya Banerjee, who also wore Smita Patil’s saree and jewelry, adding a personal touch to the event. Attendees included Naseeruddin Shah and his wife Ratna Pathak Shah, Dr. Kurien’s daughter Nirmala Kurien & Amul MD Jayen Mehta.

From Kamal Haasan To Priyanka Chopra Refusing To Work With 1920 Star – Major Bollywood South & TV News You Might Have Missed Today. (Photo Credit – Instagram/Twitter)

It might be a lazy Sunday afternoon for many, but many things are happening in the entertainment industry. Indian filmmakers created history at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival and have been praised by Pm Narendra Modi for Hardik Pandya and Natasa Stankovic’s separation drama. A lot has been happening. Here, we are rounding up major Bollywood, South, and TV news of the day.

As for the South industry, one of Kamal Haasan’s iconic films was re-released in the theatres. Meanwhile, television’s veteran artist, Jayati Bhatia, reveals why she was reluctant to attend Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’s premiere. Keep scrolling to get all the answers.

Model/actress Natasa Stankovic and Cricketer Hardik Pandya’s marriage is reportedly facing a rough time. For the unversed,...

Pahlaj Nihalani In An Interview Exposed The Dark Times At The Censor Board (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)

Pahlaj Nihalani’s tenure as the chief of the Censor Board Of Film Certification has been quite controversial. The former filmmaker was accused of being too rigid and going on a hysterical drive to omit important scenes and dialogues from films, calling them vulgar or unnecessary.

The former Cbfc chief received a lot of flak when he objected to the word Intercourse in Shah Rukh Khan‘s Jab Harry Met Sejal trailer. While he objected to the word, he refused to pass the trailer.

In fact, when there was a public intervention, and Bollywood celebs started dissing and slyly digging into Pahlaj Nihalani’s decision, he even asked for 1 lakh public votes for Jab Harry Met Sejal’s trailer’s Censor Board clearance.

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Piyush Mishra, Salman Khan in Maine Pyar Kiya. (Photo Credit – Instagram/Youtube)

In 1989, Salman Khan appeared as the leading hero for the first time in Sooraj Barjatya’s Maine Pyar Kiya. The film also stars Bhagyashree, Reema Lagoo, Mohnish Bahl, Alok Nath, and others. It received terrific reviews and made Salman the superstar he is today. But did you know actor Piyush Mishra was first considered for the part?

Actor Piyush Mishra has acted in several Hindi movies, including Gulaal, Gangs of Wasseypur, Tamasha, Rockstar, Maqbool, and others. In an interview, Mishra revealed that Sooraj Barjatya’s father had approached him to play Prem in Maine Pyar Kiya.

Piyush Mishra On Being Offered Maine Pyar Kiya

The Rockstar actor said, “It wasn’t that I had become a star or I had landed that part. It was an early discussion, and I was majorly considered by Sooraj Barjatya’s father...

Preity Zinta Broke Her Leg, Cut Her Lip, And Was Left Brusied While Shooting For Her 1999 Film Sangharsh. (Photo Credit – Youtube)

The Veer Zara actress has become the talk of the French Riviera after she returned to the Cannes Film Festival after 17 years. This season has been all about Zinta, who went viral for her appearances during the Ipl season. There is also a lot of excitement about Preity’s comeback with Sunny Deol’s Lahore 147. But before all the new excitements and updates, Zinta also revealed that she would love to reunite with her 1999 film Sangharsh, director Tanuja Chandra. Preity Zinta also reflected on the harsh working conditions while shooting the movie. She revealed that she broke her leg and even cut her lip.

The 49-year-old actor, who will next appear in the period drama Lahore 1947, revealed that she broke her leg, chipped her teeth, and cut her lip while filming Sangharsh.

Ratna Pathak Shah Reveals Being Unemployed For a Year Because Of This Reason. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ratna Pathak Shah has some news for you if you have ever thought that it gets easier for Bollywood actors. The famed and critically acclaimed actress revealed shocking details after walking the red carpet at Cannes 2024. Ratna revealed that she has been unemployed for a year because she does not have social media.

While attending the Cannes Film Festival, the actor brought attention to the fact that, in the age of Instagram, an actor’s chances of getting work are determined by the quantity of their social media followers.

When asked if an actor’s appearance matters more than their skill, Ratna answered candidly while speaking with Brut. She disclosed, “Yes, the answer is simply yes. She continued, “I don’t know how to blame actors for that because these are the things that...

Smita Patil’s Manthan Set To Release In India After Cannes 2024 Premier(Photo Credit –IMDb)

Cinematic Genuis Shyam Benegal’s Masterpiece Manthan, starring Naseeruddin Shah and the late Smita Patil, was screened at Cannes 2024. The restored version of the 1976 Cult movie was met with warmth and glowing reviews. The Hindi film classic found a new audience that witnessed it for the first time. Reports state that Manthan, following its successful run at the Cannes Film Festival, will be re-released in Indian theaters.

Film Heritage Foundation, Gujarat Co-Operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd., PVR-inox Ltd., and Cinépolis India have teamed up to release the restored classic in 50 cities and 100 theaters throughout India on June 1 and 2, following a resounding reception at the film festival.

With its spectacular return to the limelight at the Cannes Film Festival, the restored version of Shyam Benegal’s iconic Manthan, starring the late actor Smita Patil and Naseeruddin Shah,...

Ranveer Singh & Deepika Padukone Got Married In 2018, And are expecting their first child together!(Photo Credit –Instagram)

The Internet is a wild place where one wrong move can land one person in hot waters or the middle of wild rumors. Something similar has happened with Ranveer Singh. After some closed-eye detectives on Instagram spotted that Ranveer’s wedding pictures were missing, rumors of something fishy happening circulated. But are the rumors true?

Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukone live their best lives, vacationing and celebrating their babymoon. And even in their professional lives, they are anticipating mega releases. Ranveer Singh is all set to take the baton of Don, and Deepika is waiting for the release of Kalki 2898 Ad.

But amidst all this, speculations have been rife after some eagle-eyed fans noticed something different about his Instagram page.

Trending Anupam Kher Slams Ratna Pathak Shah For Calling ‘Acting Schools A Shop’’ Says,...

A Legal case has Been Filed against Jolly Llb 3(Photo Credit –IMDb)

Legal drama lands in legal trouble, what an irony! Jolly Llb redefined legal comedies in India and has achieved critical and commercial acclaim. After two successful films, the third in the series is set to unite the stars Akshay Kumar and Arshad Warsi. But it looks like things might not be as smooth sailing for the Jolly. A case has been filed against them. Here’s everything we know!

The film, directed by Subhash Kapoor, was said to go on floors in May. Jolly Llb 3 also stars Akshay Kumar. According to reports, in the third installment, both the Jollys will be at loggerheads. Saurabh Shukla will play the judge in this one, too. Makers have reportedly finalized a relevant case, too.

Case Filled Against Jolly Llb 3

A complaint has been filed against Jolly Llb 3 for allegedly undermining the judiciary.

Alia Bhatt’s Met Gala Look Gets Brutally Trolled For Not Offering Anything New(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Alia Bhatt walked the Met Gala carpet last night, and her look turned into the talk of the town. The actress, who has often been criticized for something or another, had to bear the brunt because of her designer, Sabyasachi.

Alia wore an intrinsic detailed Sabya Saree, keeping in mind the theme of the Met Gala and sharing her pictures on Instagram. The actress wrote, “We looked to the past as a guide for the future, drawing inspiration from the timeless sophistication of Indian nobility.”

However, the internet could not help but spot major similarities between this saree, Deepika Padukone’s saree at Marathi Filmfare Awards 2017, and Katrina Kaif’s wedding saree! And all hell broke loose. Sabyasachi was called out for presenting Alia at the Met Gala in such a sad state.

Abhinay Deo’s Savi – A Bloody Housewife Stars Divya Khossla, Anil Kapoor, and Harshvardhan Rane(Photo Credit –YouTube)

It’s a thrilling season here in Bollywood, and murder mysteries have become all the rage. Anil Kapoor, Divya Khossla, and Harshvardhan Rane star in a new thriller, Savi—A Blood Housewife. The second teaser for Abhinay Deol’s Savi dropped today. And it offers a new twist to the murder mystery genre in this blood-fuelled tale.

A lot of excitement has been built around Abhinay Deo’s Savi—A Bloody Housewife. Right from the motion poster, fans have been eager to know the story behind a simple housewife getting blood on her hands. What further raised curiosity was Savi’s first video teaser, which made a big confession.

In the teaser released on 6th May, fans see Savi as a bruised housewife who says she is planning a jailbreak for someone...

Actor Abhay Deol on Sunday shared some fun pictures of himself from the recent photoshoot, asking fans to suggest him a DJ name. Taking to Instagram, the actor, who was last seen in the streaming show ‘Trial By Fire’, shared a series of pictures wherein he can be seen wearing a black round neck T-shirt, with pink and red flowers on it. He is sporting a black round hat with red roses on it.

Looking candidly at the lens, Abhay is biting his finger and thumb.

The last photo shows him toying around with the DJ console.

The post is captioned: “This shoot with @trupalpandya was mad as the hatter and finger lickin’ satisfying. As the great @nellyfurtado sang, ‘Lickin’ my fingers, l’m in control. Fly like a bird, I’m takin’ it home. Movin’ my body like a nympho, I say it right, now do what I say.

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara ft Abhay Deol, Hrithik Roshan & Farhan Akhtar ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara is one of the best Hindi movies, depicting friendship, life, and everything in between. Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the film stars Hrithik Roshan, Farhan Akhtar, Abhay Deol, Katrina Kaif, Kalki Koechlin, and others. It was released in 2011 and has built a loyal fan following over the years.

A lot of people love Znmd for various reasons, but did you know people in the industry were doubtful about the movie? In an interview with BBC Hindi, Abhay Deol revealed that some people in the industry believed the Zoya Akhtar directorial wouldn’t work because it doesn’t have a villain.

Abhay Deol said, “When we were making Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, so many people in the film industry were asking, ‘Who is the villain? There is no villain. What is inner conflict? Who...

Actress Rupali Ganguly, who is currently seen in the show ‘Anupama’, has talked about how she is very much like her character Monisha from the 2004 ‘Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai’. Rupali spilled the secrets behind the success of her characters and revealed how she prepares for her roles.

The actress said: “There’s been no research, there’s been no workshop, there’s been no prep.”

Rupali spoke about her upbringing and her journey in showbiz on the show ‘Kiska Brand Bajega’ hosted by Aditya Bhat.

Asked about her preparation for the iconic role of Monisha in ‘Sarabhai vs Sarabhai’, she shared that there was absolutely no preparation for that particular role.

Rupali said: “Nothing. Monisha is me.”

“I was being myself. So I wasn’t acting. That is how I am. That is, I think Monisha was better than Rupali,” she added.

‘Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai’ also stars Satish Shah, Ratna Pathak Shah,...

Lust Stories 2 Actress Amruta Subhash Says She Was Forced To A ‘Domestic Abuse’ Scene On TV For High Trp ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Time and again, we have seen actors calling out TV showmakers for its regressive content. Some time back, celebs like Radhika Madan, Kriti Kamra, Prachi Desai, and others, who moved to movies from TV, often made headlines for slamming television for its content. Well, the latest actress to talk about the same is Amruta Subhash, who recently opened up about the initial years of her career when she was forced to do a scene.

Amruta is a Hindi and Marathi actress who has been a part of numerous movies and web shows. She turned heads with her performances in Gully Boy, Raman Raghav 2.0, Ghost Stories, Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai, Dhamaka and recently in Lust Stories 2. She’s a part of ‘The Mirror’ episode, which is helmed by Konkona Sen Sharma.

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Movies were the focus in December, with no new Indian series debuting this month. The newly added films include a number of under-the-radar arthouse pictures as well as three new Netflix Originals: The Archies, Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, and the true-crime documentary Curry & Cyanide.

Here are all of the new Indian movies added to Netflix in December 2023.

N = Netflix Original

New Indian Movies on Netflix: December 2023 Thank You for Coming (2023)

Language: Hindi

Runtime: 117 Minutes

Director: Karan Boolani

Cast: Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Pradhuman Singh

Genre: Sex Comedy | Added to Netflix: December 1

An unhappy single woman consents to an arranged marriage and has her first sexually satisfying experience on the night of her engagement party — only she’s too drunk to remember who she was with when it happened. This sex-positive comedy is slow to get going and not as funny as it should be, but actor Bhumi Pednekar...

While many are jetting off for Christmas and New Year holiday getaways, if you find yourself in the ‘stuck-at-home’ club, fret not! We’ve got your back with a curated list of binge-worthy series to turn your holiday into a memorable entertainment extravaganza. Whether you’re nestled with family or enjoying some me-time, these series across diverse genres might keep you hooked and your holiday spirits high, literally!

From gripping crime dramas to heartwarming comedies, this list has something for everyone. So, grab your pop corns & pizzas, cozy up, and let the holiday binge begin! Because who needs a tropical beach when you’ve got the perfect series to escape into?

Scam 2003

This holiday season, delve into the captivating tale of deceit and suspense with ‘Scam 2003: The Telgi Story’ on SonyLIV. Directed by Tushar Hiranandani and co-directed by Hansal Mehta, this Indian financial thriller serves as the second instalment in the ‘Scam’ franchise.

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) in partnership with Netflix, has today unveiled 10 upcoming individuals from the screen industries selected for BAFTA Breakthrough in India. In this historic first, BAFTA simultaneously introduces its UK, USA, and India participants, with 42 talented individuals selected globally.

The ten names for BAFTA Breakthrough India were selected by a distinguished jury of industry experts, including Jury Chair and BAFTA Breakthrough Ambassador Guneet Monga Kapoor, Manvendra Shukul, Monika Shergill, Rajiv Menon (Filmmaker), Naman Ramachandran (Critic & Journalist), Sid Roy Kapur (Founder of Roy Kapur Films & Producer), Shaunak Sen (Filmmaker) and Ratna Pathak Shah.

The list of BAFTA Breakthrough India participants for 2023 is:

Abhay Koranne | Writer – Rocket Boys Abhinav Tyagi | Editor – An Insignificant Man Don Chacko Palathara | Director/Writer – Joyful Mystery Kislay| Writer – Soni Lipika Singh Darai | Director/Writer – Some Stories Around Witches Miriam Chandy Menacherry | Producer – From the Shadows and The Leopard’s Tribe...

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) in partnership with Netflix, has today unveiled 10 upcoming individuals from the screen industries selected for BAFTA Breakthrough in India. In this historic first, BAFTA simultaneously introduces its UK, USA, and India participants, with 42 talented individuals selected globally.

The ten names for BAFTA Breakthrough India were selected by a distinguished jury of industry experts, including Jury Chair and BAFTA Breakthrough Ambassador Guneet Monga Kapoor, Manvendra Shukul, Monika Shergill, Rajiv Menon (Filmmaker), Naman Ramachandran (Critic & Journalist), Sid Roy Kapur (Founder of Roy Kapur Films & Producer), Shaunak Sen (Filmmaker) and Ratna Pathak Shah.

The list of BAFTA Breakthrough India participants for 2023 is:

Abhay Koranne | Writer – Rocket Boys Abhinav Tyagi | Editor – An Insignificant Man Don Chacko Palathara | Director/Writer – Joyful Mystery Kislay| Writer – Soni Lipika Singh Darai | Director/Writer – Some Stories Around Witches Miriam Chandy Menacherry | Producer – From the Shadows and The Leopard’s Tribe...

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) unveiled 10 upcoming individuals from the screen industries selected for BAFTA Breakthrough in India. Actor Shardul Bharadwaj, who is known for his poignant film ‘Eeb Allay Ooo!’, and Abhay Koranne, the writer of the streaming series ‘Rocket Boys’ have found a place in the list.

This is the first time when BAFTA simultaneously introduced its UK, USA, and India participants, with 42 talented individuals selected globally. The ten names for BAFTA Breakthrough India were selected by a jury of industry experts, including Jury Chair and BAFTA Breakthrough Ambassador Guneet Monga Kapoor, Manvendra Shukul, Monika Shergill, Rajiv Menon, Naman Ramachandran, Sid Roy Kapur, Shaunak Sen and Ratna Pathak Shah.

The initiative in partnership with Netflix provides international opportunities for professional development and networking.

Jane Millichip, Chief Executive Officer, BAFTA, said: “BAFTA Breakthrough is a gold standard programme. And the fact that we are celebrating...

The British Academy of Film and Television Arts (BAFTA) unveiled 10 upcoming individuals from the screen industries selected for BAFTA Breakthrough in India. Actor Shardul Bharadwaj, who is known for his poignant film ‘Eeb Allay Ooo!’, and Abhay Koranne, the writer of the streaming series ‘Rocket Boys’ have found a place in the list.

This is the first time when BAFTA simultaneously introduced its UK, USA, and India participants, with 42 talented individuals selected globally. The ten names for BAFTA Breakthrough India were selected by a jury of industry experts, including Jury Chair and BAFTA Breakthrough Ambassador Guneet Monga Kapoor, Manvendra Shukul, Monika Shergill, Rajiv Menon, Naman Ramachandran, Sid Roy Kapur, Shaunak Sen and Ratna Pathak Shah.

The initiative in partnership with Netflix provides international opportunities for professional development and networking.

Jane Millichip, Chief Executive Officer, BAFTA, said: “BAFTA Breakthrough is a gold standard programme. And the fact that we are celebrating...

For the past several decades, various films have been released on Diwali weekend, which has always been considered a prime slot. Big-ticket films reserved slots for a Diwali release to cash in on the holiday spirit and attract families to watch their cinematic offerings.

From ‘Baazigar’ (1993), starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Shilpa Shetty, ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ (1994) starring Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ (1995) starring Kajol and Srk, Aamir Khan’s ‘Raja Hindustani’ (1996) and ‘Ghatak’ starring Sunny Deol and Meenakshi Sheshadari, the list of Diwali releases is a long one.

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest, as well as some of the forgotten Bollywood Diwali releases of the past 24 years:

Yash Chopra’s ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’ (1997), releaseda day after Diwali, starring Srk, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor, and had people thronging to the theatres.

‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ (1998), Karan Johar’s debut film,...

For the past several decades, various films have been released on Diwali weekend, which has always been considered a prime slot. Big-ticket films reserved slots for a Diwali release to cash in on the holiday spirit and attract families to watch their cinematic offerings.

From ‘Baazigar’ (1993), starring Shah Rukh Khan, Kajol and Shilpa Shetty, ‘Andaz Apna Apna’ (1994) starring Aamir Khan and Salman Khan, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’ (1995) starring Kajol and Srk, Aamir Khan’s ‘Raja Hindustani’ (1996) and ‘Ghatak’ starring Sunny Deol and Meenakshi Sheshadari, the list of Diwali releases is a long one.

Let’s take a look at some of the biggest, as well as some of the forgotten Bollywood Diwali releases of the past 24 years:

Yash Chopra’s ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’ (1997), releaseda day after Diwali, starring Srk, Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor, and had people thronging to the theatres.

‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ (1998), Karan Johar’s debut film,...

Top Indian actor and emerging producer Taapsee Pannu is on a tear with a welter of projects lined up.

Pannu debuted as a producer with horror-thriller “Blurr” (2022) that she co-produced via her Outsiders Films. The company’s next, “Dhak Dhak,” which follows four women who set out for a road trip to the highest motorable pass in the world on a motorbike journey of self-discovery, went on theatrical release on Oct. 13. While “Blurr” starred Pannu, “Dhak Dhak” sees her serving as a producer only and stars Ratna Pathak Shah, Dia Mirza, Fatima Sana Sheikh and Sanjana Sanghi. “Dhak Dhak” is produced by Outsiders, Viacom 18 Motion Pictures, BLM Pictures and One India Stories.

“When you release a film, that’s a different monster altogether, nobody’s understanding why you want to release this film in theaters, because it has no big stars, it’s got no formula and no conventional...

Wamiqa Gabbi, who will now be seen in Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Charlie Chopra & The Mystery of Solang Valley’, revealed how she used to do work for money in the initial stage of her career but now she has become very cautious in choosing her projects. Wamiqa will be seen playing the lead role in Vishal Bhardwaj’s murder thriller series ‘Charlie Chopra& The Mystery of Solang Valley’.

In a conversation, the actress spoke about the project, what made her say yes to it and how has life changed for her now post doing some great shows.

Talking about the change in her life post being a part of many good projects, she said: “I have spent the initial 8-10 years of my career with insecurity. I have done work for money initially but today I choose my projects cautiously. If the story excites me, I take up the role only then.

Wamiqa Gabbi, who will now be seen in Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Charlie Chopra & The Mystery of Solang Valley’, revealed how she used to do work for money in the initial stage of her career but now she has become very cautious in choosing her projects. Wamiqa will be seen playing the lead role in Vishal Bhardwaj’s murder thriller series ‘Charlie Chopra& The Mystery of Solang Valley’.

In a conversation, the actress spoke about the project, what made her say yes to it and how has life changed for her now post doing some great shows.

Talking about the change in her life post being a part of many good projects, she said: “I have spent the initial 8-10 years of my career with insecurity. I have done work for money initially but today I choose my projects cautiously. If the story excites me, I take up the role only then.

The world of detective Charlie Chopra, based on characters created by Agatha Christie, is set to have a prolonged life in India as a franchise.

“Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley,” based on Christie’s 1931 novel “The Sittaford Mystery,” was adapted as a series for Indian streamer SonyLIV by renowned filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj.

Set in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, northern India, the series follows the journey of Charlie Chopra and her quest to uncover a murder mystery alongside her sidekick Sitaram. Bhardwaj served as director and co-producer and co-screenwriter alongside Anjum Rajabali and Jyotsna Hariharan. The cast includes Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, Gulshan Grover, Lara Dutta, Chandan Roy Sanyal and Paoli Dam.

Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures produced with Priti Shahani’s Tusk Tale Films in association with Agatha Christie Limited. James Prichard, Basi Akpabio and Leo Dezoysa served as executive producers...

Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley

Starring Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah, Lara Dutta, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah,Gulshan Grover, Paoli Dam, Vivaan Shah, Imaad Shah

Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj

Being an ardent fan of Agatha Christie’s timeless whodunits I was so looking forward to what Vishal Bhardwaj has done to one of Christie’s lesser known murder mysteries The Sittaford Mystery.

But, hell, what is this?!

The thing about Agatha Christie is, even if you’ve read the novel and know who the killer is, you can still return to the story and be just as enthralled by the characterization and plot development as the first time.

In Charlie Chopra, it ceases to matter after a few episodes who the killer is. After a point, you just don’t care about this family of dysfunctional gold diggers. Each of them could have killed Brigadier Meherban...

Actress Wamiqa Gabbi, who essays the titular character in the upcoming series ‘Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley’, has shared why she chose to be a part of the project.

The series has been directed by filmmaker-composer-writer Vishal Bhardwaj, and will see Wamiqa diving headfirst into her role as a detective for the first time.

In preparing for her character, Wamiqa delved into the world of detectives, speaking to real-life professionals to understand what drives them.

Talking about her understanding of what drives the detectives, the actress said, “I discovered that the answer was simple yet powerful, it’s the process of finding answers. Just like the joy we feel when solving a challenging puzzle or conquering an impossible problem, detectives find validation and happiness in resolving real-life mysteries. I incorporated this passion and drive into her performance as Charlie, bringing depth and authenticity to the role.”

‘Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley...

Actress Wamiqa Gabbi, who essays the titular character in the upcoming series ‘Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley’, has shared why she chose to be a part of the project.

The series has been directed by filmmaker-composer-writer Vishal Bhardwaj, and will see Wamiqa diving headfirst into her role as a detective for the first time.

In preparing for her character, Wamiqa delved into the world of detectives, speaking to real-life professionals to understand what drives them.

Talking about her understanding of what drives the detectives, the actress said, “I discovered that the answer was simple yet powerful, it’s the process of finding answers. Just like the joy we feel when solving a challenging puzzle or conquering an impossible problem, detectives find validation and happiness in resolving real-life mysteries. I incorporated this passion and drive into her performance as Charlie, bringing depth and authenticity to the role.”

‘Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley...

New Delhi, Sep 21 (Ians) As the country is immersed in Ganeshotsav, Ott platforms brings an exciting array of titles for the viewers to binge-watch this week.

From crime drama whodunit series ‘Charlie Chopra’ to slice of life show ‘Hostel Daze 4’ and Nithya Menen starrer comedy drama ‘Kumari Srimathi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Kumari Srimathi’

Nithya Menen-starrer upcoming comedy drama series ‘Kumari Srimathi’ is set in a village in East Godavari. It hilariously encapsulates the tribulations in the life of a 30-year-old woman (played by Menen), who challenges stereotypes in a small town riddled with antiquity. It also features Nirupam, Gautami, Thiruveer, Talluri Rameshwari, Naresh, and Murali Mohan in pivotal roles.

Produced by Early Monsoon Tales, a web division of Vyjanyanthi Entertainments,...

New Delhi, Sep 21 (Ians) As the country is immersed in Ganeshotsav, Ott platforms brings an exciting array of titles for the viewers to binge-watch this week.

From crime drama whodunit series ‘Charlie Chopra’ to slice of life show ‘Hostel Daze 4’ and Nithya Menen starrer comedy drama ‘Kumari Srimathi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Kumari Srimathi’

Nithya Menen-starrer upcoming comedy drama series ‘Kumari Srimathi’ is set in a village in East Godavari. It hilariously encapsulates the tribulations in the life of a 30-year-old woman (played by Menen), who challenges stereotypes in a small town riddled with antiquity. It also features Nirupam, Gautami, Thiruveer, Talluri Rameshwari, Naresh, and Murali Mohan in pivotal roles.

Produced by Early Monsoon Tales, a web division of Vyjanyanthi Entertainments,...

Actress Wamiqa Gabbi, who essays the titular role in the upcoming series ‘Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley’, shared that her father, Govardhan Gabbi played an instrumental part in getting her character right.

The actress was guided and mentored by her father to ace the character of Charlie Chopra.

Talking about the same, Wamiqa said, “I have always believed that the essence of a character lies in its details. Playing Charlie was a remarkable journey for me. My father, Govardhan Gabbi, who is from a literature background, was my guiding light throughout this process.”

She further mentioned: “His assistance in perfecting the Punjabi dialect and dialogues was instrumental in helping me bring authenticity to my character. As a Punjabi myself, I was excited to take on this role and with his support, I felt even more connected to Charlie’s world.”

The series also stars Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah,...

Actress Wamiqa Gabbi, who essays the titular role in the upcoming series ‘Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley’, shared that her father, Govardhan Gabbi played an instrumental part in getting her character right.

The actress was guided and mentored by her father to ace the character of Charlie Chopra.

Talking about the same, Wamiqa said, “I have always believed that the essence of a character lies in its details. Playing Charlie was a remarkable journey for me. My father, Govardhan Gabbi, who is from a literature background, was my guiding light throughout this process.”

She further mentioned: “His assistance in perfecting the Punjabi dialect and dialogues was instrumental in helping me bring authenticity to my character. As a Punjabi myself, I was excited to take on this role and with his support, I felt even more connected to Charlie’s world.”

The series also stars Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah,...

Actress Wamiqa Gabbi, who is known for ‘Modern Love Mumbai’, ‘Jubilee’, ‘Modern Love Chennai’ and ‘83’, will be seen essaying the titular role in the female detective series ‘Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley’. The actress considers it an “incredible honour” to portray a female detective.

The gripping murder mystery is an official adaptation of Agatha Christie’s novel, ‘The Sittaford Mystery’, and is brought to life by Vishal Bhardwaj with whom Wamiqa has worked in ‘Mumbai Dragon’ part of the anthology ‘Modern Love Mumbai’ and also in ‘Modern Love Chennai’.

The series follows the story of Charlie Chopra, essayed by Gabbi who is entangled in a murder mystery to save an innocent convict and find the real culprit in a town full of suspects.

Sharing her excitement, the actress said: “Playing the role of India’s first female detective in a show is an incredible honour. Charlie...

Actress Manjari Fadnnis, who is best known for her performance in the coming of age romantic comedy ‘Jaane Tu…Ya Jaane Na’, spoke about the moments which still makes her feel nostalgic, after 15 years of its release. The 2008 movie ‘Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na’ directed by Abbas Tyrewala, starring Imran Khan and Genelia D’Souza in the lead released. It also stars Prateik Babbar, Manjari, Ratna Pathak, Naseeruddin Shah, Sohail Khan, Arbaaz Khan, and Paresh Rawal in pivotal role.

Manjari played the character of Meghna, who was Jai’s (Imran) girlfriend. Recently, the movie completed 15 years of the release, and the 39-year-old actress recalled about the memories from the shoot.

When asked what still makes her feel nostalgic about the movie, Manjari told Ians: “Walking on the empty streets of South Bombay. I think that was the only time I have seen it so quiet, and so quaint, that was so wonderful.

Veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah is one of the most forward-thinking artistes of Indian cinema. So, when he talks about something, the world sits down to take notice. The senior actor, who has donned the hat of a director for the second time with his recently released short film ‘Man Woman, Man Woman’, feels that the mainstream cinema of India hasn’t fully stuck to its responsibilities as a medium of art.

Naseer said, “Our mainstream cinema has ruined the taste of the audience forever. Filmmaker Satyajit Ray mentioned about this thing in his book titled ‘Our films, their films’ which he wrote 50 years ago. He wasn’t running down Indian films, but he was merely comparing the Indian filmmakers with international filmmakers.”

The actor shared that Ray wished for our audience to be more “discerning”, and stressed upon the importance of the audience that questions a filmmaker.

“Satyajit Ray said...

Even before Sanjana Sanghi made a mark in the world of entertainment, the young star held a long-standing commitment in working towards Youth Empowerment and advocating for Gender-Equality from her early college days working with various leading humanitarian organisations.

Recently, Undp India announced Sanjana Sanghi as their Youth Champion to spread head youth-empowerment in India as well as on international stages. Sanghi took to her social media to share this exciting news, expressing gratitude for this huge honour, the actor wrote, “With being officially appointed Undp’s Youth Champion, a long-standing dream has come true.

This for me, not only is a culmination of over 10 years of commitment to working in education & dreaming of the best possible future for the youth but a new start that gives me so much strength & encouragement to do more on platforms across the world. Thank you @shoko.noda & the entire team at Undp India...

National Award winning filmmaker-composer Vishal Bhardwaj has adapted Agatha Christie’s novel ‘The Sittaford Mystery’ into a streaming series tentatively titled ‘Charlie Chopra’. It is set to release the pilot episode preview of the detective thriller on Friday. The pilot episode will take streamer’s subscribers on an interactive escapade.

The series is set in the snow-capped mountains of Himachal Pradesh, and will follow the journey of Charlie Chopra and her pursuit to uncover a deep mystery.

After watching the pilot, viewers will be required to help the protagonist named Charlie Chopra solve the mystery by finding clues and identifying a character to dig deeper. They are also asked to come up with a title.

The series boasts of an ensemble cast featuring Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Gulshan Grover, Lara Dutta, Chandan Roy Sanyal, and Paoli Dam.

The series is directed, co-produced, and co-written by Vishal Bhardwaj.

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj has concluded the production of his upcoming web series ‘Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley’.

Bhardwaj took to Instagram, where he shared a picture along with the cast and crew of the series, which marks his debut in the Ott long-format story-telling.

“Charlie Chopra wrapped!! Unbelievable!!! We did it :)” he wrote.

The show is the official adaptation of Agatha Christie’s novel ‘The Sittaford Mystery’ and is set in Himachal Pradesh. It will revolve around the journey of Charlie Chopra and her quest to uncover a deep mystery.

The show features Lara Dutta, Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Gulshan Grover and Chandan Roy Sanyal, among many others.

There is a video post of a media interview of Ratna Pathak Shah on social media which is generating huge reactions. She narrates her observations on the behaviour of stars on flights. According to her, a star would not even ask for his coffee. Instead, one of his aides would get it, open the lid for him. The star would take a sip and hand back the coffee to his aide. She finds this to be dangerous for a star to be behaving like a toddler and depending to this extent on others.

I don’t know for sure but I don’t think even the kings and princes behaved this way. And, to think that most of these film stars come from ordinary middle class or poor families. So what makes our film stars need so much pampering! Can’t a star ask for coffee from the cabin crew and hold his own coffee?...

Prime Video’s Original Series, Happy Family: Conditions Apply continues to win the hearts of the audiences for its humorous storyline and equally hilarious characters. Ever since the release of the episodic-series, the social media is filled with twitteratis gushing over the casting of Raj Babbar as the patriarch of the family. Playing the role of Dadaji aka Mansukhlal Dholakia, Raj Babbar has taken the audience by surprise as he effortlessly aces the comic timing and delivering one liners that burst the audience into laughter.

The veteran actor recently opened up about choosing this role and what made him confident about it. “My character’s name in the series is MansukhLal Dholakia and he’s a unique character. I can’t say if I resonate with him but definitely I’m the voice of the audience and here my character is communicating with the audience. The character is very...

Mumbai, March 13 (Ians) Veteran actress and director Ratna Pathak Shah, who is remembered for playing snobbish socialite woman Maya Sarabhai in popular sitcom ‘Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai’, is happy to collaborate with Jamnadas Majethia and Aatish Kapadia again for the web series ‘Happy Family: Conditions Apply’.

However, she said that this time her character Hemlata is going to be completely different from Maya Sarabhai.

She shared: “Hemlata is a complicated character to play, it’s not easy as Maya Sarabhai, it’s also not one dimensional so it definitely was a challenge, when Atish narrated and as the episode progressed the character too was having a good graph, the both character of Hemlata and Maya are outspoken in their own completely different ways, And I hope this character works out she is not smooth but yet she is charming.”

The 65-year-old actress has done theatre, films and TV. She has been...

Happy Family, Conditions Apply(Prime)

Directed by Aatish Kapadia, Jamnadas Majethia

Dysfunctional families are the new functional. Coincidentally the feature film Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar and the series Happy Family, Conditions Apply released this week, share an affinity for the joint family, creaky joints and all, not to mention their lengthy V. Shantaram styled titles.

Happy Family is a strange animal. It infuriates and amuses, exasperates and endears itself provided you stay non-judgemental about the borderline obsessive characters as well as about the content which gives them a freeflowing movement that frequently makes them look foolish.

Part of our mixed feelings come from the fact that the characters, each so sharply written you feel you know him or her (although you don’t really want to), are like that: highly annoying and fixated in their opinions. None more so than Hemlata Dholakia, played smirkingly by the magnificent Ratna Pathak Shah...

Mumbai, March 10 (Ians) Actress Ratna Pathak Shah, who is enjoying the response to their recently released streaming series ‘Happy Family: Conditions Apply’, has shared that comedy opened up new avenues for her as an actor.

She added that in the absence of comedy, her body of work would have turned out to be that of a very serious actress, who does only intense roles.

The veteran actress recently appeared with her co-actress Ayesha Jhulka on a chat show. Ratna, who is known for her iconic role of Maya Sarabhai, said: “I was on my way to becoming a great tragic actress. Thankfully, ‘Idhar Udhar’ happened and I was relieved off this weight of becoming this ‘great actress’, aspiring to do Lady Macbeth. It gave me the chance to learn a skill.”

According to her, acting is very skill-dependent, like good speech and the ability to perform with your body, as...

Actress Ayesha Jhulka, who plays Pallavi in the soon to be released webseries ‘Happy Family: Conditions Apply’, has a comic side to her personality and it’s the prime reason she chose to say yes to the project.

The series revolves around a joint family of four generations, which are divided by their divergent eccentric personalities but are united by their bonding with each other, and how their differences often lead to hilarious situations.

Talking about doing a comedy and playing both a ‘saas’ (mother-in-law) and a ‘bahu (daughter-in-law), the actress said, “After back to back serious shows, it felt great to do a comedy. I just felt that Happy Family: Conditions Apply was a very welcoming change in my life. In real life I’m quite a comic character and I like my life to be lighter in all aspects. Hence, I thought this is a very interesting character and I should do it.

Prime Video, today, announced the global premiere of its family comedy, the Amazon Original series Happy Family: Conditions Apply, with the launch of its quirky, uproarious trailer. The series features an ensemble of established and young actors, such as Raj Babbar, Ratna Pathak Shah, Atul Kulkarni, and Ayesha Jhulka, along with Raunaq Kamdar, Meenal Sahu, Sanah Kapur, and Ahaan Saboo.

Created and directed by Aatish Kapadia and Jd Majethia, and produced under the banner of Hats Off Productions, Happy Family: Conditions Apply will be an episodic release. The first four episodes will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on March 10, with 2 episodes releasing every Friday until March 31.

The facetious trailer takes the audience into the world of the Dholakias, a family of four generations living under one roof, as they navigate the many ups and downs of their lives together. To the world, Dholakias appear to be picture-perfect, but like most...