Actress Ankita Lokhande did not charge a “single rupee” for her latest release ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’ starring Randeep Hooda, reveals producer Sandeep Singh.
Ankita has time and again played meaty characters on screen.
Be it Archana from the show ‘Pavitra Rishta’, Jhalkari bai in ‘Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi” or her latest ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’, where she essays an unsung hero and a courageous companion Yamunabai to Randeep’s character, Ankita, has always enchanted the audience with her acting prowess.
Talking to Ians about picking such roles, Ankita said: “That comes naturally to me but I don’t choose it purposely.”
The film’s producer Sandeep added that she is an actor with high caliber and hence she lands such strong roles.
Sandeep shared: “Producers like us or Ekta Kapoor, Kangana or Kamal Jain, we all know what kind of caliber she has as an actor. So, we come with those kinds of quality-driven,...
Ankita has time and again played meaty characters on screen.
Be it Archana from the show ‘Pavitra Rishta’, Jhalkari bai in ‘Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi” or her latest ‘Swatantrya Veer Savarkar’, where she essays an unsung hero and a courageous companion Yamunabai to Randeep’s character, Ankita, has always enchanted the audience with her acting prowess.
Talking to Ians about picking such roles, Ankita said: “That comes naturally to me but I don’t choose it purposely.”
The film’s producer Sandeep added that she is an actor with high caliber and hence she lands such strong roles.
Sandeep shared: “Producers like us or Ekta Kapoor, Kangana or Kamal Jain, we all know what kind of caliber she has as an actor. So, we come with those kinds of quality-driven,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Streamers are keeping India’s more story-driven filmmakers busy, but are also taking their attention away from indie films.
The Knowledge Series at India’s Film Bazaar Online, which wrapped today, mapped out some of the realities for Indian filmmakers in a Covid-hit world. While some themes are familiar in film industries all over the world – rising production costs, shuttered cinemas and a shift to streaming – others were uniquely Indian.
On a ‘Future of Film Distribution’ panel, producer Guneet Monga explained how shooting restarted in India last October with Covid safety measures, including social distancing, zoning of film sets and regular testing.
The Knowledge Series at India’s Film Bazaar Online, which wrapped today, mapped out some of the realities for Indian filmmakers in a Covid-hit world. While some themes are familiar in film industries all over the world – rising production costs, shuttered cinemas and a shift to streaming – others were uniquely Indian.
On a ‘Future of Film Distribution’ panel, producer Guneet Monga explained how shooting restarted in India last October with Covid safety measures, including social distancing, zoning of film sets and regular testing.
- 1/21/2021
- by Liz Shackleton
- ScreenDaily
Actress Kangana Ranaut will star in the second installment of the Manikarnika franchise, titled Manikarnika Returns: The Legend Of Didda.
Kangana made the announcement on her verified Twitter account @KanganaTeam in Hindi. She wrote: "Humara bharatvarsh sakshi raha hai Jhansi Ki Rani jaisi kai viranganao ki kahaani ka. Aisi hi ek aur ankahi veergatha hai Kashmir ki ek rani ki, jisne Mahmood Ghaznavi ko ek nahi do baar haaraya. Le kar aa rahe hain Kamal Jain aur main #ManikarnikaReturns: The Legend of Didda.
(India has been witness to the story of many bravehearts such as Rani of Jhansi. Another such untold heroic story is that of queen of Kashmir, who defeated Mahmud Ghaznavi not once but twice. @KamalJain_TheKJ and me are coming up with #ManikarnikaReturns : The Legend of Didda)."
Sources close to the development revealed that the new film will be bigger and mounted on an international scale,...
Kangana made the announcement on her verified Twitter account @KanganaTeam in Hindi. She wrote: "Humara bharatvarsh sakshi raha hai Jhansi Ki Rani jaisi kai viranganao ki kahaani ka. Aisi hi ek aur ankahi veergatha hai Kashmir ki ek rani ki, jisne Mahmood Ghaznavi ko ek nahi do baar haaraya. Le kar aa rahe hain Kamal Jain aur main #ManikarnikaReturns: The Legend of Didda.
(India has been witness to the story of many bravehearts such as Rani of Jhansi. Another such untold heroic story is that of queen of Kashmir, who defeated Mahmud Ghaznavi not once but twice. @KamalJain_TheKJ and me are coming up with #ManikarnikaReturns : The Legend of Didda)."
Sources close to the development revealed that the new film will be bigger and mounted on an international scale,...
- 1/14/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Jan 14 (Ians) Actress Kangana Ranaut will star in the second installment of the Manikarnika franchise, titled Manikarnika Returns: The Legend Of Didda.
Sources close to the development revealed that the new film will be bigger and mounted on an international scale, adding that the team intends to make a world class franchise of real life women heroes. The idea is to bring forgotten woman heroes who have constructed the true identity of Bharat, the sources added.
Kangana and producer Kamal Jain will join hands to bring back the franchise, after 2019's Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi. The actress had a meeting with Jain last week and locked their new script.
Didda was Queen of Kashmir who defeated Mehmood Ghaznavi twice in battle. Her one leg was polio stricken but she was one of the greatest warriors.
Kangana plans to complete her ongoing commitments first and then start shooting for...
Sources close to the development revealed that the new film will be bigger and mounted on an international scale, adding that the team intends to make a world class franchise of real life women heroes. The idea is to bring forgotten woman heroes who have constructed the true identity of Bharat, the sources added.
Kangana and producer Kamal Jain will join hands to bring back the franchise, after 2019's Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi. The actress had a meeting with Jain last week and locked their new script.
Didda was Queen of Kashmir who defeated Mehmood Ghaznavi twice in battle. Her one leg was polio stricken but she was one of the greatest warriors.
Kangana plans to complete her ongoing commitments first and then start shooting for...
- 1/14/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Actress Kangana Ranaut will star in the second installment of the Manikarnika franchise, titled Manikarnika Returns: The Legend Of Didda.
Sources close to the development revealed that the new film will be bigger and mounted on an international scale, adding that the team intends to make a world class franchise of real life women heroes. The idea is to bring forgotten woman heroes who have constructed the true identity of Bharat, the sources added.
Kangana and producer Kamal Jain will join hands to bring back the franchise, after 2019's Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi. The actress had a meeting with Jain last week and locked their new script.
Didda was Queen of Kashmir who defeated Mehmood Ghaznavi twice in battle. Her one leg was polio stricken but she was one of the greatest warriors.
Kangana Ranaut plans to complete her ongoing commitments first and then start shooting for the new...
Sources close to the development revealed that the new film will be bigger and mounted on an international scale, adding that the team intends to make a world class franchise of real life women heroes. The idea is to bring forgotten woman heroes who have constructed the true identity of Bharat, the sources added.
Kangana and producer Kamal Jain will join hands to bring back the franchise, after 2019's Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi. The actress had a meeting with Jain last week and locked their new script.
Didda was Queen of Kashmir who defeated Mehmood Ghaznavi twice in battle. Her one leg was polio stricken but she was one of the greatest warriors.
Kangana Ranaut plans to complete her ongoing commitments first and then start shooting for the new...
- 1/14/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Manikarnika – the Queen of Jhansi is based on the life of the fearless warrior Rani Laxmi bai. Zee Studios’ and Kamal Jain’s film, that showcases Rani Laxmi Bai’s extraordinary journey, has some of the best action/war sequences that will be witnessed in Indian cinema. From a massive crew, real weapons from 1857 to heavy armoury mixed with hi-octane stunts – the film offers a true visual spectacle for the audience.
Nick Powell, the well-known international action director auditioned over 1000 fighters for the action sequences in the film. From which, he chose the best two hundred for training. Once these two hundred were trained, they further trained two more hundred. Not just that, even the horses used in the film were trained for the action scenes. The entire crew trained for about 4 months to prepare for the epic war scenes in the film.
Kangana used two types of real, authentic...
Nick Powell, the well-known international action director auditioned over 1000 fighters for the action sequences in the film. From which, he chose the best two hundred for training. Once these two hundred were trained, they further trained two more hundred. Not just that, even the horses used in the film were trained for the action scenes. The entire crew trained for about 4 months to prepare for the epic war scenes in the film.
Kangana used two types of real, authentic...
- 12/23/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
The trailer for the epic Manikarnika: Queen of Jhansi, starring Kangana Ranaut, has been released.
Kangana Ranaut was in attendance along with her colleagues and co-stars from the film; Prasoon Joshi, Vijendra Prasad, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Shariq Patel, Kamal Jain, Jisshu Sengupta, Ankita Lokhande and Suresh Oberoi.
When speaking about the film and her experience on being a director for the film, Kangana said, “This is a subject that belongs to each one of us.”
A story about Rani Laxmibai and her fight against the British East India Company, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi captures the life of the 22-year-old Queen of Jhansi who refused to cede Jhansi to the British Empire. She was the first woman in the history of India to fight against the British in the cry of Independence. Despite fighting a fierce battle, she was killed in the combat. This has now lead her life story...
Kangana Ranaut was in attendance along with her colleagues and co-stars from the film; Prasoon Joshi, Vijendra Prasad, Shankar Ehsaan Loy, Shariq Patel, Kamal Jain, Jisshu Sengupta, Ankita Lokhande and Suresh Oberoi.
When speaking about the film and her experience on being a director for the film, Kangana said, “This is a subject that belongs to each one of us.”
A story about Rani Laxmibai and her fight against the British East India Company, Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi captures the life of the 22-year-old Queen of Jhansi who refused to cede Jhansi to the British Empire. She was the first woman in the history of India to fight against the British in the cry of Independence. Despite fighting a fierce battle, she was killed in the combat. This has now lead her life story...
- 12/19/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Today marks the 190th birth anniversary of the fearless freedom fighter Rani Laxmi Bai. Actress Kangana Ranaut will be seen playing her on the celluloid soon in the upcoming film Manikarnika-The Queen of Jhansi. On this day, the actress talks about how the legendary freedom fighter inspired her. She says, “When Akhand Bharat was agreed upon, she really believed in new age India and fought for it. I think the best way to give her tribute is to value what we have today and to make Bharat a glorious country and world power. She was a true patriot who wanted her country to be a glorious one. I think to pursue her dream would be the best way to give her a tribute.”
Speaking on Rani Lakshmi Bai’s 190th birth anniversary, Shariq Patel, CEO, Zee Studios said, “Today, we remember India’s bravest and fiercest warrior, Rani Lakshmi Bai...
Speaking on Rani Lakshmi Bai’s 190th birth anniversary, Shariq Patel, CEO, Zee Studios said, “Today, we remember India’s bravest and fiercest warrior, Rani Lakshmi Bai...
- 11/19/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Check out this amazing look into Kangana Ranaut as Manikarnika!
The teaser of Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi will be released on Gandhi Jayanti – a day when we celebrate the indomitable spirit of freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi; Rani Laxmi Bai has been one of the first, fiercest warrior queens, who fought for independence against the British army – the makers felt this would be the apt day to launch the teaser of the film that captures the historic life story of Rani Lakshmi Bai.
Produced by Zee Studios and Kamal Jain, Manikarnika-The Queen of Jhansi, directed by Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi, is slated to release on January 25, 2019.
The teaser of Manikarnika: The Queen Of Jhansi will be released on Gandhi Jayanti – a day when we celebrate the indomitable spirit of freedom fighters like Mahatma Gandhi; Rani Laxmi Bai has been one of the first, fiercest warrior queens, who fought for independence against the British army – the makers felt this would be the apt day to launch the teaser of the film that captures the historic life story of Rani Lakshmi Bai.
Produced by Zee Studios and Kamal Jain, Manikarnika-The Queen of Jhansi, directed by Radha Krishna Jagarlamudi, is slated to release on January 25, 2019.
- 9/30/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Zee Studios & producer Kamal Jain proudly unveilled the first look of the magnum opus, Manikarnika-The Queen of Jhansi today.
Mounted on a large-scale, Manikarnika- The Queen Of Jhansi is a story of courage, strength, and determination, that celebrates the extraordinary story of Rani Laxmi Bai, a symbol of heroism in India.
The makers chose Independence Day to kick-start the campaign by releasing the first official poster due to its special significance. Since Rani Laxmibai ignited India’s freedom fight, there couldn’t have been a better day to showcase the first look of star Kangana Ranaut as Manikarnika-The Queen of Jhansi.
Produced by Zee Studios, in association with Kamal Jain, Manikarnika-The Queen of Jhansi, directed by Krish, is slated to release on January 25, 2019.
Mounted on a large-scale, Manikarnika- The Queen Of Jhansi is a story of courage, strength, and determination, that celebrates the extraordinary story of Rani Laxmi Bai, a symbol of heroism in India.
The makers chose Independence Day to kick-start the campaign by releasing the first official poster due to its special significance. Since Rani Laxmibai ignited India’s freedom fight, there couldn’t have been a better day to showcase the first look of star Kangana Ranaut as Manikarnika-The Queen of Jhansi.
Produced by Zee Studios, in association with Kamal Jain, Manikarnika-The Queen of Jhansi, directed by Krish, is slated to release on January 25, 2019.
- 8/15/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
EntertainmentKrish took up the offer to direct the biopic after N Balakrishna requested him personally. Digital NativeEver since Krish Jagarlamudi took over the mantle from director Teja to direct the Ntr biopic, he is reportedly under severe pressure. Krish took up the offer to direct the biopic after N Balakrishna requested him personally but he is now torn between the two projects – the Hindi film Manikarnika and the Ntr biopic in Telugu. Reports suggest that the writer of Manikarnika, Kv Vijayendra Prasad has insisted on changing some of the scenes that have already been shot but the filmmakers are still thinking over it as the budget may go up. With the director’s attention needed for the Ntr biopic to rope in the stars, he is thoroughly busy and seemingly stressed. Starring Kangana Ranaut as Rani Laxmibai, the film also has Jisshu Sengupta, Atul Kulkarni, Sonu Sood, Suresh Oberoi, Vaibhav Tatwawaadi, and Ankita Lokhande in pivotal roles. Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy is the music composer for this film with Gnana Shekar Vs cranking the camera and Suraj Jagtap and Rama Krishna Arram being the editors. Manikarnika is a biographical that is based on the life of the Rani of Jhansi, Lakshmi Bhai. The film is produced by Zee Studios, Kamal Jain and Nishant Pitti. While Krish is waiting for the producers to give the go ahead to reshoot the scenes, he is also concentrating on the Ntr biopic. Starring N Balakrishna in the title role, the biopic also features Vidya Balan, Jisshu Sengupta, Mohan Babu, Keerthy Suresh and others in the star cast. The biopic is co-produced by Balakrishna along with Sai Korraputi and Vishnu Induri. According to latest reports about the film, we hear that Andhra Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu, who is also Ntr’s son-in-law and Balakrishna’s brother-in-law, is keen that it hits the silver screens by Sankranti next year. With the state going into elections next year, the election code of conduct is expected to be in place by late January and Naidu has reportedly expressed his wishes to have the film released before that. The biopic is sure to help Naidu’s Telugu Desam Party, which was founded by Ntr. Content by Digital Native.
- 7/14/2018
- by Nitin
- The News Minute
It was reported that the Sarva Brahman Mahasabha alleged that the Kangana Ranaut starrer Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi had distorted the facts. According to the group, the period drama based on the life of Rani Lakshmibai was allegedly going to depict a love affair between her and a British man. It was also reported the film was going to be indefinitely postponed. Now, we hear that Brahmin Samaj withdrew the protest after Manikarnika team gave them assurance that there is nothing derogatory in the film and no facts have been distorted. The producer Kamal Jain also held a press conference with the Sarv Brahmin Mahasabha representatives to allay their apprehensions.
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- 2/10/2018
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
After being a part of cult films like Jodha Akhbar, Devdas, Mohenjo Daro, Neeta Lulla has been brought on board as the exclusive costume designer for the highly anticpated Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi featuring Kangana Ranaut.
With over 300 films to her credit and a career spanning over 3 decades, the 4 time national award winner, Neeta Lulla states, “It’s an honour to be associated with a film who’s pivotal character has always been an inspiration to me and many other women across the world. Jhansi Ki Rani has been one of my favourite chapter in school and I’m quite excited to be working on my first women centric biopic.”
Producer Kamal Jain adds on, “We are very excited to be working with someone as iconic as Neeta Lulla for a magnificent film like ours. Her repertoire will add great layering to every character and we are certain she...
With over 300 films to her credit and a career spanning over 3 decades, the 4 time national award winner, Neeta Lulla states, “It’s an honour to be associated with a film who’s pivotal character has always been an inspiration to me and many other women across the world. Jhansi Ki Rani has been one of my favourite chapter in school and I’m quite excited to be working on my first women centric biopic.”
Producer Kamal Jain adds on, “We are very excited to be working with someone as iconic as Neeta Lulla for a magnificent film like ours. Her repertoire will add great layering to every character and we are certain she...
- 7/23/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
A 20 feet tall poster of Manikarnika – The Queen Of Jhansi was unveiled by Kangana Ranaut in Varanasi along with the very famous Ganga aarti which was performed by the actress and the team at the Dashashwamedh Ghat. The grand launch was met with a thunderous response from all quarters. And people could not stop praising Kangana Ranaut’s fierce look in the emblem logo poster of the film.
The movie has been produced by Kamal Jain, former head honcho of Eros International and Zee Studios and is being directed by Radhakrishna, who is popularly known as Krish. Manikarnika – The Queen Of Jhansi is written by V Vijayendra Prasad who has penned successful films like Baahubali and Bajrangi Bhaijaan. The lyrics and the dialogues have been written by Prasoon Joshi and the music has been given by the terrific trio Shankar Ehsaan and Loy.
Well, when you have such a power-packed team working on a film,...
The movie has been produced by Kamal Jain, former head honcho of Eros International and Zee Studios and is being directed by Radhakrishna, who is popularly known as Krish. Manikarnika – The Queen Of Jhansi is written by V Vijayendra Prasad who has penned successful films like Baahubali and Bajrangi Bhaijaan. The lyrics and the dialogues have been written by Prasoon Joshi and the music has been given by the terrific trio Shankar Ehsaan and Loy.
Well, when you have such a power-packed team working on a film,...
- 5/7/2017
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
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