Having gained tremendous critical acclaim both internationally and domestically, Girish Malik’s ‘Jal’ which released on 4th April 2014 has added yet another feather in its cap. The movie which stars Purab H Kohli, Kirti Kulhari, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Saidah Jules, Mukul Dev, Yashpal Sharma and Ravi Gossain amongst others has been named the Best Film in the Special Effects Category at the 61st National Film Awards. Jal’s special effects were done by Intermezzo Studios.
Commenting on the moment director Girish Malik says, “It’s a moment of great pride! Everyone dreams about winning the national award and we are honored to have won it in our very first movie. It is a clear vindication of the handwork and dedicated effort of the entire team.
“Visual Effects is a key element of the film which adds immensely to the storytelling and the entire experience of the film that the audience takes back with it.
Commenting on the moment director Girish Malik says, “It’s a moment of great pride! Everyone dreams about winning the national award and we are honored to have won it in our very first movie. It is a clear vindication of the handwork and dedicated effort of the entire team.
“Visual Effects is a key element of the film which adds immensely to the storytelling and the entire experience of the film that the audience takes back with it.
- 4/24/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Celebrated filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani today, in one of his fewer appearances at a filmi event, launched the music of Girish Malik’s highly anticipated film ‘Jal’. While Saga Music has been signed on as the films music partner, it will be digitally distributed by sister concern Unisys InfoSolutions. One of the key highlights of the evening was a special performance by the film’s debut music director duo, comprising of the legendary singer Sonu Nigam and world renowned percussionist and table maestro Bickram Ghosh.
Held at a suburban stared hotel amongst much fanfare, the special event was attended by the film’s Director-Producer Girish Malik, Producers Puneet Singh and Yogesh Mittal, Co-Producer Ajay Swami, Associate Producer Arun Tyagi, Mr. Diljit Singh – VP-Technology Unisys Infosolutions and Mr. Gaurav Arora – Head- Mobile Business Unisys Infosolutions, Writer Rakesh Mishra, its cast Purab Kohli, Kirti Kulhari, Mukul Dev, Saidah Jules and Yashpal Sharma, and esteemed members of the media,...
Held at a suburban stared hotel amongst much fanfare, the special event was attended by the film’s Director-Producer Girish Malik, Producers Puneet Singh and Yogesh Mittal, Co-Producer Ajay Swami, Associate Producer Arun Tyagi, Mr. Diljit Singh – VP-Technology Unisys Infosolutions and Mr. Gaurav Arora – Head- Mobile Business Unisys Infosolutions, Writer Rakesh Mishra, its cast Purab Kohli, Kirti Kulhari, Mukul Dev, Saidah Jules and Yashpal Sharma, and esteemed members of the media,...
- 3/21/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
OneWorld Films unveiled the much awaited first look and theatrical trailer of Girish Malik’s “Jal” at a special function this week. Produced by OneWorld, in association with Clapstem Productions and Nfdc, and distributed by Dar Film Distributors, the film is scheduled to hit the silver screen on 4th April 2014. Jal stars Purab H Kohli, Kirti Kulhari, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Saidah Jules, Mukul Dev, Yashpal Sharma and Ravi Gossain amongst others. Another key highlight of the film is that it marks the official debut of Sonu Nigam and Bikram Ghosh as music directors.
Speaking at the occasion director of the film Girish Malik said, “Jal to me is a project that is larger than life itself, the film, a wholesome entertainer is about human interaction and true love in all its honesty, albeit told in a very commercially entertaining way laced with rib tickling good humor. I have tried conveying the...
Speaking at the occasion director of the film Girish Malik said, “Jal to me is a project that is larger than life itself, the film, a wholesome entertainer is about human interaction and true love in all its honesty, albeit told in a very commercially entertaining way laced with rib tickling good humor. I have tried conveying the...
- 2/28/2014
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Dar Film Distributors (Dfd), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Dar Media, will distribute Jal directed by Girish Malik. The film is scheduled for release in India on March 21, 2014.
Jal was selected in the New Currents section at Busan International Film Festival 2013 and was recently screened in Indian Panorama at the International Film Festival of India (Iffi), Goa.
The film stars Purab Kohli, Kirti Kulhari, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Saidah Jules, Mukul Dev, Yashpal Sharma and Ravi Gossain amongst others.
Jal revolves around a young man who is gifted with a special ability to find water in the desert. With the backdrop of water scarcity, the film tells a complex story of love, relationships, enmity and deceit.
Murli Chhatwani, Head- Distribution & Syndication, Dar Film Distributors, said, “We at Dar have always given prominence to content driven entertainers, whether it is with the ones that we produce ourselves or the ones we get involved in at a later stage.
Jal was selected in the New Currents section at Busan International Film Festival 2013 and was recently screened in Indian Panorama at the International Film Festival of India (Iffi), Goa.
The film stars Purab Kohli, Kirti Kulhari, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Saidah Jules, Mukul Dev, Yashpal Sharma and Ravi Gossain amongst others.
Jal revolves around a young man who is gifted with a special ability to find water in the desert. With the backdrop of water scarcity, the film tells a complex story of love, relationships, enmity and deceit.
Murli Chhatwani, Head- Distribution & Syndication, Dar Film Distributors, said, “We at Dar have always given prominence to content driven entertainers, whether it is with the ones that we produce ourselves or the ones we get involved in at a later stage.
- 1/8/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
After being screened at the Busan Film Festival where Jal were the sole Indian entry in competition, the film directed by Girish Malik has now managed to find a place in the prestigious Indian Panorama section of Iffi (International Film Festival of India), Goa.
Iffi attracts reputed Indian and international film personalities and major companies involved in world cinema from all over the world every year.
"Iffi has been doing a great job providing that bridge by means of the festival where you can meet & showcase your film to international buyers & renowned names from across the globe. Post the wonderful Busan experience, I could not think of anything better. It's another high to be recognized by your own people in your own country. I am truly touched and honored. I am really thankful to Iffi for selecting my film. It's a big boost for an independent film with no big names attached.
Iffi attracts reputed Indian and international film personalities and major companies involved in world cinema from all over the world every year.
"Iffi has been doing a great job providing that bridge by means of the festival where you can meet & showcase your film to international buyers & renowned names from across the globe. Post the wonderful Busan experience, I could not think of anything better. It's another high to be recognized by your own people in your own country. I am truly touched and honored. I am really thankful to Iffi for selecting my film. It's a big boost for an independent film with no big names attached.
- 10/16/2013
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
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