Dune stands tall as one of the most monumental franchises to ever exist. Thus a recent thrilling announcement shook the world as Max announced a prequel series, called Dune: Prophecy diving deep into the expansive Dune universe. It promises to shed light on the mysterious lives of the Bene Gesserit. Long before Timothy Chalamet’s Atreides took over this saga.
Timothée Chalamet as Atreides in Villeneuve’s saga.
Adding to the excitement, the latest casting revelation has set hearts racing as the legendary Indian actress Tabu has been chosen for a pivotal recurring role in the series. Bollywood fans couldn’t be more elated right now as they eagerly await to witness her brilliance elevate the epic tale.
Dune: Prophecy Casts Legendary Indian Star, Tabu in Recurring Role!
A recent Variety exclusive revealed that the upcoming Max prequel series, Dune: Prophecy, has secured the esteemed Indian actress Tabu for a recurring role.
Timothée Chalamet as Atreides in Villeneuve’s saga.
Adding to the excitement, the latest casting revelation has set hearts racing as the legendary Indian actress Tabu has been chosen for a pivotal recurring role in the series. Bollywood fans couldn’t be more elated right now as they eagerly await to witness her brilliance elevate the epic tale.
Dune: Prophecy Casts Legendary Indian Star, Tabu in Recurring Role!
A recent Variety exclusive revealed that the upcoming Max prequel series, Dune: Prophecy, has secured the esteemed Indian actress Tabu for a recurring role.
- 5/14/2024
- by Sampurna Banerjee
- FandomWire
We recently learned that the long-awaited Max Dune prequel series formerly known as "Dune: The Sisterhood" has been retitled Dune: Prophecy, and the show has now added another key cast member.
Variety reports that legendary Indian actress Tabu has signed on for a recurring role. Her character is named Sister Francesca, who is described as “Strong, intelligent, and alluring, Sister Francesca leaves a lasting impression in her wake. Once a great love of the Emperor, her return to the palace strains the balance of power in the capital.”
Tabu is one of the most celebrated actresses in the history of Indian cinema, having won the National Film Award for best actress twice for Maachis and Chandni Bar. Her English-language credits include Life of Pi, The Namesake, and the BBC miniseries A Suitable Boy.
Tabu joins leads Emily Watson, Shirley Henderson and Indira Varma, as well as supporting players Travis Fimmel,...
Variety reports that legendary Indian actress Tabu has signed on for a recurring role. Her character is named Sister Francesca, who is described as “Strong, intelligent, and alluring, Sister Francesca leaves a lasting impression in her wake. Once a great love of the Emperor, her return to the palace strains the balance of power in the capital.”
Tabu is one of the most celebrated actresses in the history of Indian cinema, having won the National Film Award for best actress twice for Maachis and Chandni Bar. Her English-language credits include Life of Pi, The Namesake, and the BBC miniseries A Suitable Boy.
Tabu joins leads Emily Watson, Shirley Henderson and Indira Varma, as well as supporting players Travis Fimmel,...
- 5/14/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
No matter how you slice it, five hundred episodes is a big deal.
Law & Order: Svu hit it last year, albeit with a controversial episode that angered many survivors.
Now it was Law & Order Season 23 Episode 12's turn. They marked their 500th episode with a story that, ironically enough, seemed more suited for Svu but otherwise seemed like a typical episode. Was it special enough for the 500th?
Law & Order Doesn't Do Tribute Episodes
When Sam Waterson exited the series on Law & Order Season 23 Episode 5, it was a strong story that was still disappointing because it didn't contain any flashbacks or other tributes to his iconic character. The same thing happened here.
That's the way it has to be to an extent. It would be off-brand to have an episode that's more tribute than original story. Still, there should have been something more to the story than...
Law & Order: Svu hit it last year, albeit with a controversial episode that angered many survivors.
Now it was Law & Order Season 23 Episode 12's turn. They marked their 500th episode with a story that, ironically enough, seemed more suited for Svu but otherwise seemed like a typical episode. Was it special enough for the 500th?
Law & Order Doesn't Do Tribute Episodes
When Sam Waterson exited the series on Law & Order Season 23 Episode 5, it was a strong story that was still disappointing because it didn't contain any flashbacks or other tributes to his iconic character. The same thing happened here.
That's the way it has to be to an extent. It would be off-brand to have an episode that's more tribute than original story. Still, there should have been something more to the story than...
- 5/10/2024
- by Jack Ori
- TVfanatic
“The Queen of My Dreams” has been on its way to the big screen for more than ten years. Though not originally planned as a feature, writer and director Fawzia Mirza originally saw the story through life as both a short film and a stage play, based on her own experiences as a queer Pakistani-Canadian woman. The title is a literal translation of “Meri Sapno Ki Rani,” the wildly popular Hindi song from 1969’s “Aradhana.”
The film opens with narration from Azra (Amrit Kaur), Mirza’s self-insert, who has a complicated relationship with mother Mariam (Nimra Bucha) — but the two share an uncomplicated, undying love for the movie “Aradhana” starring Sharmila Tagore and Rajesh Khanna. When Azra’s father Hassan (Hamza Haq) suffers a fatal heart attack, Azra must join the family in Pakistan to mourn his passing — and salvage a rocky relationship with the only parent she has left.
The film opens with narration from Azra (Amrit Kaur), Mirza’s self-insert, who has a complicated relationship with mother Mariam (Nimra Bucha) — but the two share an uncomplicated, undying love for the movie “Aradhana” starring Sharmila Tagore and Rajesh Khanna. When Azra’s father Hassan (Hamza Haq) suffers a fatal heart attack, Azra must join the family in Pakistan to mourn his passing — and salvage a rocky relationship with the only parent she has left.
- 3/13/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
For women making their movies and especially making their mark in a male-dominated industry like Bollywood it is not easy. However, Guneet Monga, Mira Nair, Prerna Arora, Ashwini Iyer Tiwary, Kiran Ral, and Zoya Akhtar have proven that everyone has space to exist and excel. To celebrate International Women’s Day today, we want to shine the spotlight on influential women filmmakers who have succeeded and redefined the narrative of Indian cinema with their impactful films.
Mira Nair
A pioneer in film the world over, Mira Nair needs no introduction. The filmmaker was one of the first female filmmakers who put India on the global map. Her filmography boasts epics such as Salaam Bombay!, Golden Globe winner Hysterical Blindness, Vanity Fair, The Namesake, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, and the series ‘The Suitable Boy’. This powerhouse of talent also has numerous documentaries and loves to showcase her Indian roots and heritage on...
Mira Nair
A pioneer in film the world over, Mira Nair needs no introduction. The filmmaker was one of the first female filmmakers who put India on the global map. Her filmography boasts epics such as Salaam Bombay!, Golden Globe winner Hysterical Blindness, Vanity Fair, The Namesake, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, and the series ‘The Suitable Boy’. This powerhouse of talent also has numerous documentaries and loves to showcase her Indian roots and heritage on...
- 3/8/2024
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Irrfan Khan in The Amazing Spider-Man movie(Photo Credit –Facebook/IMDb)
Irrfan Khan was one of the finest actors in the Indian film industry. He had the power to captivate one’s attention with his effortless and impactful performances. In Bollywood, Khan has given many remarkable performances. But in Hollywood, too, Irrfan did some noteworthy work. One of the Hollywood films in which the Karwaan actor impressed everyone is The Amazing Spider-Man (2012). The Marc Webb directorial stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Martin Sheen, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott and Sally Field.
In The Amazing Spider-Man movie, Irrfan Khan plays Dr Rajit Ratha, who was an Oscorp executive. He is the immediate superior to Dr Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans). Connors later turns into the Lizard, the film’s villain. When the news of Irrfan being a part of the superhero movie came out, Indian fans were quite delighted. But did...
Irrfan Khan was one of the finest actors in the Indian film industry. He had the power to captivate one’s attention with his effortless and impactful performances. In Bollywood, Khan has given many remarkable performances. But in Hollywood, too, Irrfan did some noteworthy work. One of the Hollywood films in which the Karwaan actor impressed everyone is The Amazing Spider-Man (2012). The Marc Webb directorial stars Andrew Garfield, Emma Stone, Rhys Ifans, Martin Sheen, Denis Leary, Campbell Scott and Sally Field.
In The Amazing Spider-Man movie, Irrfan Khan plays Dr Rajit Ratha, who was an Oscorp executive. He is the immediate superior to Dr Curt Connors (Rhys Ifans). Connors later turns into the Lizard, the film’s villain. When the news of Irrfan being a part of the superhero movie came out, Indian fans were quite delighted. But did...
- 3/6/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
It's not easy to be a district attorney, especially in a big city like Manhattan, where competing pressures exist.
Jack McCoy should be perfectly poised to handle it. He was an Ada for years, is passionate about justice, and knows the ins and outs of the legal system.
But on Law & Order Season 23 Episode 3, McCoy again made a questionable decision based on what would most likely win the case. It was less egregious than entering a potentially fake video into evidence, but it still felt like McCoy had lost his way.
Cops should never be put on pedestals, and questioning their integrity and fitness for the job is fair game. And since Riley got tipsy on the job and punched his supervisor, he would have faced public questioning about it sooner or later.
But McCoy's decision about this was purely political. He weighed the possibility that the cops wouldn't...
Jack McCoy should be perfectly poised to handle it. He was an Ada for years, is passionate about justice, and knows the ins and outs of the legal system.
But on Law & Order Season 23 Episode 3, McCoy again made a questionable decision based on what would most likely win the case. It was less egregious than entering a potentially fake video into evidence, but it still felt like McCoy had lost his way.
Cops should never be put on pedestals, and questioning their integrity and fitness for the job is fair game. And since Riley got tipsy on the job and punched his supervisor, he would have faced public questioning about it sooner or later.
But McCoy's decision about this was purely political. He weighed the possibility that the cops wouldn't...
- 2/2/2024
- by Jack Ori
- TVfanatic
Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, who is known for ‘Salaam Bombay!’, ‘The Namesake’, ‘Monsoon Wedding’ and several others, will serve as the Head of Jury for the South Asia Competition at the soon-to-be-held Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival.
Mira is an Academy-Award nominated filmmaker, her international hit ‘Monsoon Wedding’ which brought her huge international acclaim, made her the first woman to win Venice Film Festival’s prestigious Golden Lion.
Her next film will be ‘Amri’, an experimental portrait of Amrita Sher-Gil. In 2012, she was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honour.
Commenting on her new role as Head of Jury for South Asia Competition, Mira said: “If we don’t tell our own stories, no one else will. My mantra for a long time, which is why I am honoured to preside over the Mami jury for the South Asia competition this year. I look forward to being inspired...
Mira is an Academy-Award nominated filmmaker, her international hit ‘Monsoon Wedding’ which brought her huge international acclaim, made her the first woman to win Venice Film Festival’s prestigious Golden Lion.
Her next film will be ‘Amri’, an experimental portrait of Amrita Sher-Gil. In 2012, she was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honour.
Commenting on her new role as Head of Jury for South Asia Competition, Mira said: “If we don’t tell our own stories, no one else will. My mantra for a long time, which is why I am honoured to preside over the Mami jury for the South Asia competition this year. I look forward to being inspired...
- 10/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair, who is known for ‘Salaam Bombay!’, ‘The Namesake’, ‘Monsoon Wedding’ and several others, will serve as the Head of Jury for the South Asia Competition at the soon-to-be-held Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival.
Mira is an Academy-Award nominated filmmaker, her international hit ‘Monsoon Wedding’ which brought her huge international acclaim, made her the first woman to win Venice Film Festival’s prestigious Golden Lion.
Her next film will be ‘Amri’, an experimental portrait of Amrita Sher-Gil. In 2012, she was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honour.
Commenting on her new role as Head of Jury for South Asia Competition, Mira said: “If we don’t tell our own stories, no one else will. My mantra for a long time, which is why I am honoured to preside over the Mami jury for the South Asia competition this year. I look forward to being inspired...
Mira is an Academy-Award nominated filmmaker, her international hit ‘Monsoon Wedding’ which brought her huge international acclaim, made her the first woman to win Venice Film Festival’s prestigious Golden Lion.
Her next film will be ‘Amri’, an experimental portrait of Amrita Sher-Gil. In 2012, she was awarded the Padma Bhushan, India’s third-highest civilian honour.
Commenting on her new role as Head of Jury for South Asia Competition, Mira said: “If we don’t tell our own stories, no one else will. My mantra for a long time, which is why I am honoured to preside over the Mami jury for the South Asia competition this year. I look forward to being inspired...
- 10/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Tom And Jerry Singapore
The first ever localized “Tom and Jerry” series, featuring the cartoon cat and mouse in Singapore, will premiere in Southeast and South Asia, Australia and New Zealand on Cartoon Network on Oct. 21. It will also stream on HBO Go in Southeast Asia. Episodes will be globally available via the Cartoon Network Asia YouTube channel.
In the seven-part series, the cartoon frenemies weave through colorful neighborhoods, modern skyscrapers and city-in-nature experiences. New episodes will air weekly.
“It was important for us to create stories and environments that feel authentically Singapore – and at the same time honor the distinct animation style and sense of humor that has made Tom and Jerry so well loved for generations,” said Christopher Ho, head of kids at Southeast Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery.
“Tom and Jerry” has run to more than 500 episodes and 15 movies in an 83-year history, securing seven Academy Awards along the way.
The first ever localized “Tom and Jerry” series, featuring the cartoon cat and mouse in Singapore, will premiere in Southeast and South Asia, Australia and New Zealand on Cartoon Network on Oct. 21. It will also stream on HBO Go in Southeast Asia. Episodes will be globally available via the Cartoon Network Asia YouTube channel.
In the seven-part series, the cartoon frenemies weave through colorful neighborhoods, modern skyscrapers and city-in-nature experiences. New episodes will air weekly.
“It was important for us to create stories and environments that feel authentically Singapore – and at the same time honor the distinct animation style and sense of humor that has made Tom and Jerry so well loved for generations,” said Christopher Ho, head of kids at Southeast Asia, Warner Bros. Discovery.
“Tom and Jerry” has run to more than 500 episodes and 15 movies in an 83-year history, securing seven Academy Awards along the way.
- 10/10/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
‘Monsoon Wedding’ Filmmaker Mira Nair To Head Jury For Mumbai Film Festival’s South Asia Competition
Monsoon Wedding and A Suitable Boy filmmaker Mira Nair has been announced as the Head of Jury for the South Asia Competition at this year’s Jio Mami Mumbai Film Festival (October 27-November 5).
The 14 titles selected for the festival’s new competition section, which showcases debut and second-time filmmakers from South Asia and the South Asian Diaspora Cinema, were revealed yesterday, along with the rest of the Jio Mami line-up.
Nair won the Venice film festival’s Golden Lion for Monsoon Wedding (2001) and her more recent credits include The Namesake (2006), The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2012), Vanity Fair (2004), A Suitable Boy (2020) and Queen Of Katwe (2016).
Her next film will be Amri, an experimental portrait of Hungarian-Indian painter Amrita Sher-Gil. She also recently directed ‘Monsoon Wedding the Musical’, which opened in New York City in May 2023 and is next headed for Broadway.
Anupama Chopra, Festival Director at Jio Mami, said: “We are thrilled to...
The 14 titles selected for the festival’s new competition section, which showcases debut and second-time filmmakers from South Asia and the South Asian Diaspora Cinema, were revealed yesterday, along with the rest of the Jio Mami line-up.
Nair won the Venice film festival’s Golden Lion for Monsoon Wedding (2001) and her more recent credits include The Namesake (2006), The Reluctant Fundamentalist (2012), Vanity Fair (2004), A Suitable Boy (2020) and Queen Of Katwe (2016).
Her next film will be Amri, an experimental portrait of Hungarian-Indian painter Amrita Sher-Gil. She also recently directed ‘Monsoon Wedding the Musical’, which opened in New York City in May 2023 and is next headed for Broadway.
Anupama Chopra, Festival Director at Jio Mami, said: “We are thrilled to...
- 10/10/2023
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
1497 has selected three finalist for their Features Lab.
The Lab’s first year was held virtually, and the second year was hybrid, held virtually and in-person. For its third year, 1497 is conducting the Lab as an in-person, immersive, artistic retreat in Malibu, California, during which each Mentee will be paired with a pod of four Mentors from whom they will receive script feedback and career guidance. Mentees will also work with filmmaker and veteran script consultant Adrienne Weiss to further develop their scripts, with a particular emphasis on the emotional journey of their stories.
“We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: we started the 1497 Features Lab to empower writers in the South Asian diaspora to tell whatever stories they want to tell, regardless of the societal, industry, or stereotypical expectations that so often confine writers in our community to certain genres and cultural storylines,” Ahmed, Khan,...
The Lab’s first year was held virtually, and the second year was hybrid, held virtually and in-person. For its third year, 1497 is conducting the Lab as an in-person, immersive, artistic retreat in Malibu, California, during which each Mentee will be paired with a pod of four Mentors from whom they will receive script feedback and career guidance. Mentees will also work with filmmaker and veteran script consultant Adrienne Weiss to further develop their scripts, with a particular emphasis on the emotional journey of their stories.
“We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: we started the 1497 Features Lab to empower writers in the South Asian diaspora to tell whatever stories they want to tell, regardless of the societal, industry, or stereotypical expectations that so often confine writers in our community to certain genres and cultural storylines,” Ahmed, Khan,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Valerie Complex
- Deadline Film + TV
Jacinda Barrett and Gabriel Macht have been married for more than two decades, and their love seems to be going strong. Macht starred on "Suits," a show that's been having a steady resurgence this summer since it hit Netflix, and this has sparked renewed interest in his love life - particularly in the fact that his wife, Jacinda Barrett, stars as his love interest in season two.
However, the pair didn't meet on the "Suits" set. They actually were already married and had a child together when Macht began his tenure on the show, which also stars Meghan Markle, in 2011. "Suits" also wasn't even the first time Macht and Barrett appeared on screen together; they both had roles in the 2009 film "Middle Men." Both Macht and Barrett have their own acting careers, with Barrett appearing in "Bridget Jones's Diary: The Edge of Reason," "The Namesake," and, more recently, "Hide and Seek.
However, the pair didn't meet on the "Suits" set. They actually were already married and had a child together when Macht began his tenure on the show, which also stars Meghan Markle, in 2011. "Suits" also wasn't even the first time Macht and Barrett appeared on screen together; they both had roles in the 2009 film "Middle Men." Both Macht and Barrett have their own acting careers, with Barrett appearing in "Bridget Jones's Diary: The Edge of Reason," "The Namesake," and, more recently, "Hide and Seek.
- 9/7/2023
- by Eden Arielle Gordon
- Popsugar.com
A raucous Indian wedding brass band draws the audience to their seats at St. Ann’s Warehouse, heralding the start of Monsoon Wedding. As you might expect, despite some last-minute detours and the spilling of unexpected secrets, all’s well that ends well in a swirl of marigold and crimson, exuberant dance, and the cathartic deluge promised by the title.
The stage musical is the new incarnation of Mira Nair’s 2001 movie of the same name. Nair, who also directs this eye-catching production, rose to fame in 1988 with Salaam Bombay!, an unflinching look at street kid life in Bombay. Since then, She’s enjoyed a distinguished filmmaking career with such works as Mississippi Masala, The Namesake, and Vanity Fair.
I recently spoke with Nair about the importance of bringing her most popular movie to the stage, its unique marriage of styles, and more.
It’s been more than two decades...
The stage musical is the new incarnation of Mira Nair’s 2001 movie of the same name. Nair, who also directs this eye-catching production, rose to fame in 1988 with Salaam Bombay!, an unflinching look at street kid life in Bombay. Since then, She’s enjoyed a distinguished filmmaking career with such works as Mississippi Masala, The Namesake, and Vanity Fair.
I recently spoke with Nair about the importance of bringing her most popular movie to the stage, its unique marriage of styles, and more.
It’s been more than two decades...
- 5/30/2023
- by Gerard Raymond
- Slant Magazine
New Delhi, May 9 (Ians) India’s overall connected vehicle (CV) technology grew more than 60 per cent (on-year) in the first quarter of this year, with the electric vehicle (Ev) market showing stupendous growth by 48 per cent YoY, a report showed on Tuesday.
The connected 2-wheeler (C2W) vehicles grew around 92 per cent YoY, with its market share increasing to nearly 60 per cent, according to data from market research firm Cmr.
The electric 2-wheeler (E2W) market grew by 44 per cent YoY. The electric 3-wheeler (E3W) market grew steadily covering around 50 per cent share within the segment.
“There is growing consumer awareness around connected vehicle technologies. For instance, connected vehicle tech has consistently increased its footprint in the industry,” said John Martin, senior analyst, smart mobility practice, Cmr.
The advanced driver-assistance system (Adas) adoption grew around 50 per cent YoY in Q1 2023.
“With safety becoming a top consumer priority, Adas feature tech has witnessed gradual adoption,...
The connected 2-wheeler (C2W) vehicles grew around 92 per cent YoY, with its market share increasing to nearly 60 per cent, according to data from market research firm Cmr.
The electric 2-wheeler (E2W) market grew by 44 per cent YoY. The electric 3-wheeler (E3W) market grew steadily covering around 50 per cent share within the segment.
“There is growing consumer awareness around connected vehicle technologies. For instance, connected vehicle tech has consistently increased its footprint in the industry,” said John Martin, senior analyst, smart mobility practice, Cmr.
The advanced driver-assistance system (Adas) adoption grew around 50 per cent YoY in Q1 2023.
“With safety becoming a top consumer priority, Adas feature tech has witnessed gradual adoption,...
- 5/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New film announcement! Noted actor Anupam Kher has a new film coming out, his 537th, yes 537th! Titled Vijay 69 and produced under the banner Yrf Entertainment, the film is a slice-of-life film for Ott.
Vijay 69 will narrate the life of a sexagenarian man, played by Anupam, who decides to compete in a triathlon contest at the age of 69! It will be directed by Akshay Roy, who has previously directed Meri Pyaari Bindu with Yrf. He has also worked on acclaimed films like Mira Nair’s The Namesake, Aamir Khan’s directorial debut Taare Zameen Par and Deepa Mehta’s Water as an Assistant Director.
Vijay 69 is being produced by Yrf’s homegrown Maneesh Sharma, who has previously directed Band Baaja Baarat and produced Dum Laga Ke Haisha & Sui Dhaaga: Made In India. He is currently directing Yrf Spy Universe’s next offering, Tiger 3, starring Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif.
Vijay 69 will narrate the life of a sexagenarian man, played by Anupam, who decides to compete in a triathlon contest at the age of 69! It will be directed by Akshay Roy, who has previously directed Meri Pyaari Bindu with Yrf. He has also worked on acclaimed films like Mira Nair’s The Namesake, Aamir Khan’s directorial debut Taare Zameen Par and Deepa Mehta’s Water as an Assistant Director.
Vijay 69 is being produced by Yrf’s homegrown Maneesh Sharma, who has previously directed Band Baaja Baarat and produced Dum Laga Ke Haisha & Sui Dhaaga: Made In India. He is currently directing Yrf Spy Universe’s next offering, Tiger 3, starring Salman Khan & Katrina Kaif.
- 5/4/2023
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Veteran Indian actor Anupam Kher will headline made-for-streaming film “Vijay 69” from leading Indian studio Yash Raj Films’ streaming production arm Yrf Entertainment.
“Vijay 69” will tell the story of a man, played by Kher, who decides to compete in a triathlon contest at the age of 69. It will be directed by Akshay Roy, who has previously directed “Meri Pyaari Bindu” for Yash Raj Films and who previously worked as an assistant director on Mira Nair’s “The Namesake,” Aamir Khan’s “Taare Zameen Par” and Deepa Mehta’s “Water.”
It is being produced by Maneesh Sharma, who previously directed “Band Baaja Baaraat” and produced “Dum Laga Ke Haisha” and “Sui Dhaaga: Made In India,” all for Yash Raj Films. Sharma is currently directing “Tiger 3,” the next film in Yash Raj Films’ spy universe, starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif.
“Vijay 69” is the third project from Yrf Entertainment. The first is “The Railway Men,...
“Vijay 69” will tell the story of a man, played by Kher, who decides to compete in a triathlon contest at the age of 69. It will be directed by Akshay Roy, who has previously directed “Meri Pyaari Bindu” for Yash Raj Films and who previously worked as an assistant director on Mira Nair’s “The Namesake,” Aamir Khan’s “Taare Zameen Par” and Deepa Mehta’s “Water.”
It is being produced by Maneesh Sharma, who previously directed “Band Baaja Baaraat” and produced “Dum Laga Ke Haisha” and “Sui Dhaaga: Made In India,” all for Yash Raj Films. Sharma is currently directing “Tiger 3,” the next film in Yash Raj Films’ spy universe, starring Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif.
“Vijay 69” is the third project from Yrf Entertainment. The first is “The Railway Men,...
- 5/4/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The film was a dud, but the Badshah song, picturised on Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra, has garnered 1.2 billion (and counting!) YouTube views. And today, the world seems to be dancing to its perky Punjabi rap tune.
Be it Team India, American night TV host Jimmy Fallon, singer-actress Demi Lovato, Hong Kong cricketers, children from Africa or Indian aunties, everyone seems to have been gripped by the ‘Kala Chashma’ fever that has been raging on the Internet.
Recently, as Team India registered its revenge win against the Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup, Bollywood stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Ananya Panday, too, vibed to the track to celebrate the victory. What explains this sudden rage over an old song?
The song in question is from the 2016 sci-fi comedy ‘Baar Baar Dekho’ starring Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra. The track is a remake of London-based Punjabi singer Amar Arshi’s hit 1990s track of the same name.
Be it Team India, American night TV host Jimmy Fallon, singer-actress Demi Lovato, Hong Kong cricketers, children from Africa or Indian aunties, everyone seems to have been gripped by the ‘Kala Chashma’ fever that has been raging on the Internet.
Recently, as Team India registered its revenge win against the Pakistan in the ongoing Asia Cup, Bollywood stars Ayushmann Khurrana and Ananya Panday, too, vibed to the track to celebrate the victory. What explains this sudden rage over an old song?
The song in question is from the 2016 sci-fi comedy ‘Baar Baar Dekho’ starring Katrina Kaif and Sidharth Malhotra. The track is a remake of London-based Punjabi singer Amar Arshi’s hit 1990s track of the same name.
- 8/29/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Actors to be feted at in-person awards gala on September 11.
The cast of upcoming TIFF world premiere My Policeman – Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, Gina McKee, Linus Roache, David Dawson, and Rupert Everett – are the first film ensemble to receive the festival’s TIFF Tribute Award for Performance.
Now in its fourth year, the award will return to an in-person gala fundraiser during the 47th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11 at Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
Michael Grandage directed for Prime Video from Ron Nyswaner’s adapted screenplay based on Bethan Roberts’ novel of the same name. The...
The cast of upcoming TIFF world premiere My Policeman – Harry Styles, Emma Corrin, Gina McKee, Linus Roache, David Dawson, and Rupert Everett – are the first film ensemble to receive the festival’s TIFF Tribute Award for Performance.
Now in its fourth year, the award will return to an in-person gala fundraiser during the 47th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival on September 11 at Fairmont Royal York Hotel.
Michael Grandage directed for Prime Video from Ron Nyswaner’s adapted screenplay based on Bethan Roberts’ novel of the same name. The...
- 8/8/2022
- by Jeremy Kay
- ScreenDaily
Exclusive: Nitya Mehra (Baar Baar Dekho) and Kunal Nayyar (The Big Bang Theory) are teaming with Reel FX Originals on Diya—a new animated feature in the vein of its 2014 20th Century Fox title, The Book of Life. Mehra will direct the new film, with Nayyar serving as executive producer.
Directed by Jorge R. Gutiérrez and produced by Guillermo del Toro, The Book of Life was a tale based in Mexican mythology which followed Manolo (Diego Luna), a bullfighter embarking on a fantastical adventure on the Day of the Dead. Diya will also be a mythology-based fantasy adventure, honing in on the folklore of India.
Shiwani Srivastava (Netflix’s Wedding Season) and Dr. Amy Bhatt wrote the script. Producers are Steve O’Brien and Jared Mass of Reel FX Originals. Nayyar is exec producing through his company, Good Karma Productions, alongside his head of production, Jason Hiro Kim (Gook), with Lucas...
Directed by Jorge R. Gutiérrez and produced by Guillermo del Toro, The Book of Life was a tale based in Mexican mythology which followed Manolo (Diego Luna), a bullfighter embarking on a fantastical adventure on the Day of the Dead. Diya will also be a mythology-based fantasy adventure, honing in on the folklore of India.
Shiwani Srivastava (Netflix’s Wedding Season) and Dr. Amy Bhatt wrote the script. Producers are Steve O’Brien and Jared Mass of Reel FX Originals. Nayyar is exec producing through his company, Good Karma Productions, alongside his head of production, Jason Hiro Kim (Gook), with Lucas...
- 6/6/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
There are two great films in which Kal Penn plays a pot-smoker who rebels against leading a life his parents would readily approve of. One of them is 2004's "Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle," and the other is 2006's "The Namesake," based on the 2003 novel by Pulitzer Prize winner Jhumpa Lahiri. It was Penn's "Harold & Kumar" co-star, John Cho, who put him on the path to starring in the latter, which is really only testament to the influential power of 2000s stoner cinema. But I digress.
Penn stars in "The Namesake" as Nikhil "Gogol" Ganguli (more on the "Gogol" part...
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Penn stars in "The Namesake" as Nikhil "Gogol" Ganguli (more on the "Gogol" part...
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- 5/21/2022
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
One of the greatest novels of the 21st century so far, Jhumpa Lahiri's "The Namesake" nearly defies adaptation. Spanning multiple decades, languages, and metropolises, Lahiri's novel follows the life of Gogol Ganguli, a first-generation Indian American, and his oft-contentious relationship with his ethnic identity. Luckily, the best filmmaker for the job stepped up to the plate and made an adaptation of "The Namesake" that radiates as much charm and melancholy as the novel does.
The director in question is Mira Nair, who at the time was best known for helming "Salaam Bombay!" (which was nominated for an Oscar), "Mississippi Masala," and "Monsoon...
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The director in question is Mira Nair, who at the time was best known for helming "Salaam Bombay!" (which was nominated for an Oscar), "Mississippi Masala," and "Monsoon...
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- 5/17/2022
- by Natalia Keogan
- Slash Film
May 2022 represents the calm before the storm for Amazon Prime Video. Early June will see the arrival of the much-hyped third season of The Boys. Before all that, however, Prime has some other streaming goodies to tide you over.
This month is highlighted by a handful of intriguing original series. Season two of Amazon’s sleeper hit The Wilds premieres on May 6. This pulpy mystery series about a group of teenage girls marooned on an island is Prime Video’s version of Lost or Yellowjackets so give it a watch if that kind of thing sounds up your alley. Also arriving on May 6 is the true crime docuseries The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith.
Canada’s finest comedy goobers The Kids in the Hall return in a rebooted version of their sketch series on May 13. The week after that J.K. Simmons will try his hand at sci-fi once again...
This month is highlighted by a handful of intriguing original series. Season two of Amazon’s sleeper hit The Wilds premieres on May 6. This pulpy mystery series about a group of teenage girls marooned on an island is Prime Video’s version of Lost or Yellowjackets so give it a watch if that kind of thing sounds up your alley. Also arriving on May 6 is the true crime docuseries The Unsolved Murder of Beverly Lynn Smith.
Canada’s finest comedy goobers The Kids in the Hall return in a rebooted version of their sketch series on May 13. The week after that J.K. Simmons will try his hand at sci-fi once again...
- 5/1/2022
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
An original sci-fi series starring two Oscar winners, the second season of a buzzworthy teen show and the return of a beloved cult comedy series are just some of the new additions to Amazon Prime Video in May.
Below, you can peruse a full list of the movies and TV shows that are being added to Amazon Prime Video in May 2022. The second season of the Prime Video original series “The Wilds” debuts on May 6, telling the story of a group of girls who have been stranded on an island as part of an experiment.
And on May 13, the iconic Canadian sketch comedy troupe “The Kids in the Hall” return for a slew of new episodes, reunited for the first time in years.
If it’s original sci-fi you’re into, J.K. Simmons and Sissy Spacek play a couple who have a portal in their backyard in the new series “Night Sky,...
Below, you can peruse a full list of the movies and TV shows that are being added to Amazon Prime Video in May 2022. The second season of the Prime Video original series “The Wilds” debuts on May 6, telling the story of a group of girls who have been stranded on an island as part of an experiment.
And on May 13, the iconic Canadian sketch comedy troupe “The Kids in the Hall” return for a slew of new episodes, reunited for the first time in years.
If it’s original sci-fi you’re into, J.K. Simmons and Sissy Spacek play a couple who have a portal in their backyard in the new series “Night Sky,...
- 4/30/2022
- by Adam Chitwood
- The Wrap
"We're just friends." "Did I say any different?" Janus Films has revealed an official trailer for Mississippi Masala, an early 90s romantic drama from filmmaker Mira Nair - her second film at the time. She later went on to make Monsoon Wedding and The Namesake, but before those she made this starring Denzel Washinton and Sarita Choudhury. The film first premiered in 1991, and opened in US theaters in early 1992. This 4K digital restoration was commissioned by the Criterion Collection and supervised by director Mira Nair and cinematographer Edward Lachman. The film is about an ethnic Indian family that's expelled from Idi Amin's Uganda in 1972 and now lives in Mississippi 17 years later. The dad sues Uganda to get his property back, while the grown daughter falls in love with a Black man - played by Denzel. It also stars Roshan Seth, Sharmila Tagore, Charles S. Dutton, Joe Seneca, & Ranjit Chowdhry.
- 4/7/2022
- by Alex Billington
- firstshowing.net
Exclusive: Zuleikha Robinson (The Exorcist), Louis Ozawa (Hunters) and Okieriete Onaodowan (Station 19) have been tapped as series regulars opposite John Krasinski on the upcoming fourth season of Amazon Prime Video’s Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan. Additionally, Derek Cecil (House of Cards) and Nancy Lenehan (People of the Earth) have been cast in recurring roles in the drama series. Production recently wrapped on Season 3, and a premiere date will be announced at a later date.
Season 3 finds Jack Ryan (Krasinski) on the run and in a race against time. Jack is wrongly implicated in a larger conspiracy and suddenly finds himself a fugitive out in the cold. Now, wanted by both the CIA and an international rogue faction that he has uncovered, Jack is forced underground, crisscrossing Europe, trying to stay alive and prevent a massive global conflict.
Also starring are Wendell Pierce as James Greer and Michael Kelly as Mike November.
Season 3 finds Jack Ryan (Krasinski) on the run and in a race against time. Jack is wrongly implicated in a larger conspiracy and suddenly finds himself a fugitive out in the cold. Now, wanted by both the CIA and an international rogue faction that he has uncovered, Jack is forced underground, crisscrossing Europe, trying to stay alive and prevent a massive global conflict.
Also starring are Wendell Pierce as James Greer and Michael Kelly as Mike November.
- 11/23/2021
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
While Netflix is far from being a haven for admirers of classic cinema, they thankfully are backing strong repertory programming in New York City. After acquiring The Paris Theater, located on 58th Street in Manhattan, and briefly reopening with some runs of Netflix features and other specialty programming, they are now officially opening their doors again on August 6 with a more substantial slate of classic cinema.
Featuring two programs, one curated by Radha Blank and another by the theater’s programmer David Schwartz, the reopening lineup features work by John Cassavetes, Kathleen Collins, Luis Buñuel, Mira Nair, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Ingmar Bergman, Terence Davies, and much more––with many on film prints.
One can also enter to win a pass for Schwartz’s series “The Paris is For Lovers,” with a newly-unveiled scavenger hunt tied to Ira Deutchman’s new documentary Searching for Mr. Rugoff, which opens on August 13 and is part of the lineup.
Featuring two programs, one curated by Radha Blank and another by the theater’s programmer David Schwartz, the reopening lineup features work by John Cassavetes, Kathleen Collins, Luis Buñuel, Mira Nair, Jean-Pierre Jeunet, Ingmar Bergman, Terence Davies, and much more––with many on film prints.
One can also enter to win a pass for Schwartz’s series “The Paris is For Lovers,” with a newly-unveiled scavenger hunt tied to Ira Deutchman’s new documentary Searching for Mr. Rugoff, which opens on August 13 and is part of the lineup.
- 7/28/2021
- by Leonard Pearce
- The Film Stage
The Paris Theater, a beloved arthouse cinema in New York City, is reopening its doors next month.
To celebrate its return on Aug. 6, filmmaker Radha Blank is curating a slate of repertory titles to screen alongside her directorial debut “The Forty-Year-Old Version.” Her movie, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival, is playing through Aug. 12.
The Paris opened in 1948 and is the only single-screen movie theater in Manhattan. Netflix acquired the 545-seat venue in 2019 and, prior to Covid-19, held premieres, special events and screenings of its films in the storied institution, which is just south of Central Park.
“I made ‘Forty-Year-Old Version’ in 35mm Black & White in the spirit of the many great films that informed my love of cinema,” says Blank. “I’m excited to show the film in 35mm as intended and alongside potent films by fearless filmmakers who inspired my development as a storyteller and expanded my vision...
To celebrate its return on Aug. 6, filmmaker Radha Blank is curating a slate of repertory titles to screen alongside her directorial debut “The Forty-Year-Old Version.” Her movie, which premiered at Sundance Film Festival, is playing through Aug. 12.
The Paris opened in 1948 and is the only single-screen movie theater in Manhattan. Netflix acquired the 545-seat venue in 2019 and, prior to Covid-19, held premieres, special events and screenings of its films in the storied institution, which is just south of Central Park.
“I made ‘Forty-Year-Old Version’ in 35mm Black & White in the spirit of the many great films that informed my love of cinema,” says Blank. “I’m excited to show the film in 35mm as intended and alongside potent films by fearless filmmakers who inspired my development as a storyteller and expanded my vision...
- 7/28/2021
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety Film + TV
Kal Penn will host the 2021 Writers Guild Awards ceremony, to be held virtually March 21 from Los Angeles and New York.
“I’m very honored that the Writers Guild, of which I’m a member, chose me to bring together a wildly diverse range of people, from liberal writers on the West Coast to liberal writers on the East Coast,” Penn joked. “I’m just that unifying.”
WGA Awards TV Nominations: ‘Better Call Saul’, ‘Ted Lasso’ & ‘The Great’ Lead Way
Penn is known for his starring roles in the Harold & Kumar franchise, House, Designated Survivor and Sunnyside, which he co-created and co-wrote with Matt Murray for NBC-Universal and Hulu. He can currently be seen in the CBS drama Clarice and Disney Junior’s Mira, Royal Detective. He has also appeared in independent films, including The Namesake.
Penn has maintained simultaneous careers in both entertainment and public service. A campaign organizer and advocate.
“I’m very honored that the Writers Guild, of which I’m a member, chose me to bring together a wildly diverse range of people, from liberal writers on the West Coast to liberal writers on the East Coast,” Penn joked. “I’m just that unifying.”
WGA Awards TV Nominations: ‘Better Call Saul’, ‘Ted Lasso’ & ‘The Great’ Lead Way
Penn is known for his starring roles in the Harold & Kumar franchise, House, Designated Survivor and Sunnyside, which he co-created and co-wrote with Matt Murray for NBC-Universal and Hulu. He can currently be seen in the CBS drama Clarice and Disney Junior’s Mira, Royal Detective. He has also appeared in independent films, including The Namesake.
Penn has maintained simultaneous careers in both entertainment and public service. A campaign organizer and advocate.
- 2/24/2021
- by David Robb
- Deadline Film + TV
Late Irrfan Khan's son Babil plans to get into films this year, going by a social media interaction he had with Irrfan's fans on Monday. The youngster is currently studying film in London.
"I am already in the field of acting, when I will appear in a film is the question. Once I have graduated around May, I will start looking into offers," Babil replied, when a user asked if he plans to get into the field of acting.
It all began after Babil shared the first page of a book titled "Actors On acting", signed by Irrfan, which the late actor bought while preparing for Mira Nair's 2006 release The Namesake.
Commenting on Babil's Instagram post, a user asked whether he plans to venture into Indian cinema or Hollywood, to which he replied saying he is interested in Indian cinema. --ians/abh/vnc...
"I am already in the field of acting, when I will appear in a film is the question. Once I have graduated around May, I will start looking into offers," Babil replied, when a user asked if he plans to get into the field of acting.
It all began after Babil shared the first page of a book titled "Actors On acting", signed by Irrfan, which the late actor bought while preparing for Mira Nair's 2006 release The Namesake.
Commenting on Babil's Instagram post, a user asked whether he plans to venture into Indian cinema or Hollywood, to which he replied saying he is interested in Indian cinema. --ians/abh/vnc...
- 1/11/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
2020 Year-EnderMany celebrities passed away after battling long-term illnesses.Shiba KurianApril 29 this year was a painful day as Indians and movie buffs across the globe woke up to the news that Irrfan Khan, one of the most promising actors of Indian and international cinema, passed away. Since then, cinema across the world has lost some of its celebrated actors, musicians and filmmakers — Rishi Kapoor, Chadwick Boseman, Sp Balasubrahmanyam (Spb), Sushant Singh Rajput and Nishikant Kamat, among others. All these losses added to the trepidation of the Covid-19 pandemic that the world is still reeling under. Many passed away after battling long-term illnesses. Here is a list of celebrities who passed away in 2020. Irrfan Khan The 53-year-old The Lunchbox actor was making a mark across the globe with his phenomenal acting when he succumbed to a colon infection on April 29, 2020. Irrfan, who has acted in films like Qarib Qarib Singlle, Paan Singh Tomar and Piku,...
- 12/24/2020
- by Sanyukta
- The News Minute
A Suitable Boy, directed by the brilliant Mira Nair, is an epic tale of life and love set in vibrant 1950s India. The 6-hour miniseries, which is streaming exclusively on AcornTV, tells the story of a spirited university student who comes of age in North India in 1951, at the same time as the country is carving out its own identity as an independent nation and is about to go to the polls for its first democratic general election. The stories play out during this most tumultuous period and reflect the wider conflict between tradition and modernity at the time, as the series explores the country and its rich and varied culture at a crucial point in its history – through eye-popping, colorful scenes of ornate wedding and funeral ceremonies, religious festivals and rituals, passionate riots and political fights, and haunting musical performances. The film stars Tanya Maniktala in the lead role,...
- 12/8/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
The thrilling new North American trailer has just debuted for the epic BBC period drama miniseries hit, A Suitable Boy, which will premiere exclusively in the U.S. and Canada starting December 7th on the streaming service Acorn TV.
Reminiscent of classic and acclaimed BBC and Masterpiece period dramas, A Suitable Boy is an epic tale of life and love set in vibrant 1950s India, telling the story of a spirited university student who comes of age in North India in 1951, at the same time as the country is carving out its own identity as an independent nation and is about to go to the polls for its first democratic general election. This sweeping drama features BBC’s first-ever all-Indian lead cast, including the subcontinent’s screen icon Tabu, Bollywood leading man Ishaan Khatter (Beyond the Clouds) and rising star Tanya Maniktala as lead character Lata Mehra.
Shot entirely in stunning locations in northern India,...
Reminiscent of classic and acclaimed BBC and Masterpiece period dramas, A Suitable Boy is an epic tale of life and love set in vibrant 1950s India, telling the story of a spirited university student who comes of age in North India in 1951, at the same time as the country is carving out its own identity as an independent nation and is about to go to the polls for its first democratic general election. This sweeping drama features BBC’s first-ever all-Indian lead cast, including the subcontinent’s screen icon Tabu, Bollywood leading man Ishaan Khatter (Beyond the Clouds) and rising star Tanya Maniktala as lead character Lata Mehra.
Shot entirely in stunning locations in northern India,...
- 11/24/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
NetflixThe Fir has named Monika Shergill, Vice President, Content (Netflix) and Ambika Khurana, Director, Public Policies (Netflix), Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said.PTIAn Fir was registered in Madhya Pradesh on Monday against two executives of Ott platform Netflix for allegedly hurting religious sentiments through its web series A Suitable Boy which showed kissing scenes purportedly on the campus of a temple, an official said. The Fir has named Monika Shergill, Vice President, Content (Netflix) and Ambika Khurana, Director, Public Policies (Netflix), Madhya Pradesh Home Minister Narottam Mishra said. They are booked by Rewa police on a complaint filed by Bharatiya Janata Yuva Morcha (Bjym) national secretary Gaurav Tiwari who demanded apology from Netflix and makers of the series, and removal of "objectionable scenes", which he stated were also "encouraging love jihad". "I had asked officials to examine the series A Suitable Boy being streamed on Netflix to check...
- 11/23/2020
- by Surya
- The News Minute
One of the BBC’s most ambitious and cinematic TV series ever makes its highly-anticipated Stateside debut on Acorn TV this December: A Suitable Boy, an epic tale of life and love set in vibrant 1950s India in the first screen adaptation of the classic, bestselling, 1,349-page novel of the same name by Vikram Seth. A Suitable Boy will premiere exclusively on Acorn TV in the U.S. and Canada with two episodes on Monday, December 7, 2020, and weekly episodes every Monday through January 4, 2021.
With a dynamic cast of India’s most well-known actors alongside rising stars, this six-part, six-hour drama tells the story of spirited university student Lata Mehra as she comes of age in North India at the same time as the country is carving out its own identity as an independent nation and is about to go to the polls for its first democratic general election.
A Suitable Boy is a vast,...
With a dynamic cast of India’s most well-known actors alongside rising stars, this six-part, six-hour drama tells the story of spirited university student Lata Mehra as she comes of age in North India at the same time as the country is carving out its own identity as an independent nation and is about to go to the polls for its first democratic general election.
A Suitable Boy is a vast,...
- 11/19/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
AMC Networks-backed streamer Acorn TV has snapped up North American rights to Mira Nair’s acclaimed period drama “A Suitable Boy.”
The eagerly anticipated deal, which was brokered with producer Lookout Point and distributor BBC Studios, will see Acorn TV premiere the series to audiences in the U.S. and Canada on Dec. 7.
The six-part drama recently closed the Toronto International Film Festival — the first television title to do so — and also screened as part of AFI Fest’s ‘Special Presentations’ program. An adaptation of the eponymous Vikram Seth novel, which weighs in at around 1,349 pages, “A Suitable Boy” was adapted by “War and Peace” scribe Andrew Davies. Seth also served as an executive producer on the show.
Set in post-Partition North India in 1951, “A Suitable Boy” tells the story of spirited 19-year-old university student Lata Mehra (rising star Tanya Maniktala) as she comes of age at the same...
The eagerly anticipated deal, which was brokered with producer Lookout Point and distributor BBC Studios, will see Acorn TV premiere the series to audiences in the U.S. and Canada on Dec. 7.
The six-part drama recently closed the Toronto International Film Festival — the first television title to do so — and also screened as part of AFI Fest’s ‘Special Presentations’ program. An adaptation of the eponymous Vikram Seth novel, which weighs in at around 1,349 pages, “A Suitable Boy” was adapted by “War and Peace” scribe Andrew Davies. Seth also served as an executive producer on the show.
Set in post-Partition North India in 1951, “A Suitable Boy” tells the story of spirited 19-year-old university student Lata Mehra (rising star Tanya Maniktala) as she comes of age at the same...
- 10/27/2020
- by Manori Ravindran
- Variety Film + TV
To keep connected and support the South Asian community, 3rd i’s eighteenth annual San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival: Bollywood and Beyond (Sfisaff) will be offered for Free this year as a completely virtual experience, Oct 23-25, 2020. Festival attendees can access scheduled screenings and filmmaker discussions from the safety of their homes, after registering online. The three-day Festival will screen a select program of narrative features and shorts by independent filmmakers from South Asia and its Diaspora, including stories from India, South Africa, and the Pakistani and Sikh communities in the USA.
This year’s festival presents an homage to one of the greats of Indian cinema, Irrfan Khan, who was lost too soon in a battle with cancer in early 2020. Khan made a phenomenal crossover from Bollywood films to International acclaim, starring in some of the most memorable films of the last few decades including “The Lunchbox...
This year’s festival presents an homage to one of the greats of Indian cinema, Irrfan Khan, who was lost too soon in a battle with cancer in early 2020. Khan made a phenomenal crossover from Bollywood films to International acclaim, starring in some of the most memorable films of the last few decades including “The Lunchbox...
- 10/10/2020
- by Grace Han
- AsianMoviePulse
Chicago – When a prominent and influential producer made the transition into solo directing, she sought stories that matched her intuitive and natural passions. Lydia Dean Pilcher chose “A Call to Spy,” a World War II-era drama that focuses on three women who defied their obstacles and became early war heroes.
Ms. Pilcher is an activist for the environment, as well as diversity issues and women’s equality through her work as a producer and filmmaker. The script for “A Call to Spy” was written by the eventual lead actress in the film, Sarah Megan Thomas. Ms. Pilcher was drawn to it because of the themes of the women’s contributions to Britain’s World War II efforts, and their courage despite the skepticism of a system run by men.
’A Call to Spy,’ directed by Lydia Dean Pilcher (inset)
Photo credit: IFC Films
The film is based on real events...
Ms. Pilcher is an activist for the environment, as well as diversity issues and women’s equality through her work as a producer and filmmaker. The script for “A Call to Spy” was written by the eventual lead actress in the film, Sarah Megan Thomas. Ms. Pilcher was drawn to it because of the themes of the women’s contributions to Britain’s World War II efforts, and their courage despite the skepticism of a system run by men.
’A Call to Spy,’ directed by Lydia Dean Pilcher (inset)
Photo credit: IFC Films
The film is based on real events...
- 10/4/2020
- by adam@hollywoodchicago.com (Adam Fendelman)
- HollywoodChicago.com
AFI Fest, taking place online from Oct. 15-22, is honoring Sofia Coppola, Kirby Dick, Rita Moreno and Mira Nair each with an evening of conversation celebrating their careers.
“Artists of this caliber are essential players in our global culture,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI President & CEO. “To honor each of them – and all of them – at AFI Fest will prove a symphony of talent at a time the world needs it most.”
Coppola has her recent reteam with Bill Murray, On the Rocks, opening next weekend in theaters with a debut on AppleTV+ on Oct. 23. Her last Murray movie, Lost in Translation, scored her a Best Original Screenplay Oscar. The movie reps the first co-production between Apple and A24.
Two-time Oscar nominated and Emmy award winning investigative filmmaker Kirby Dick has the HBO Max movie with his co-collaborator Amy Ziering, On the Record, about the women who allegedly were sexually harassed by music mogul Russell Simmons.
“Artists of this caliber are essential players in our global culture,” said Bob Gazzale, AFI President & CEO. “To honor each of them – and all of them – at AFI Fest will prove a symphony of talent at a time the world needs it most.”
Coppola has her recent reteam with Bill Murray, On the Rocks, opening next weekend in theaters with a debut on AppleTV+ on Oct. 23. Her last Murray movie, Lost in Translation, scored her a Best Original Screenplay Oscar. The movie reps the first co-production between Apple and A24.
Two-time Oscar nominated and Emmy award winning investigative filmmaker Kirby Dick has the HBO Max movie with his co-collaborator Amy Ziering, On the Record, about the women who allegedly were sexually harassed by music mogul Russell Simmons.
- 9/25/2020
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Mira Nair was finally able, after three years of production on the six-episode miniseries “A Suitable Boy,” to relax and reflect on the production, which aired on BBC One in the U.K. and will close the Toronto Intl. Film Festival.
“I was thrilled,” Nair says, when she found out it was playing at the festival. “I was thrilled because I really think of it as cinema, I can’t help it.Toronto is such a fantastic audience and festival that has the voice of the world and it has pretty much shown every film [of mine]. It’s a great sense of homecoming.”
The festival will honor Nair with its Jeff Skoll Award in Impact Media as part of its tribute. Joana Vicente, executive director and co-head of TIFF, said Nair’s adaptation of “A Suitable Boy” was a testament to her talent for authentic storytelling. “Mira’s passion for creating impact through film and storytelling,...
“I was thrilled,” Nair says, when she found out it was playing at the festival. “I was thrilled because I really think of it as cinema, I can’t help it.Toronto is such a fantastic audience and festival that has the voice of the world and it has pretty much shown every film [of mine]. It’s a great sense of homecoming.”
The festival will honor Nair with its Jeff Skoll Award in Impact Media as part of its tribute. Joana Vicente, executive director and co-head of TIFF, said Nair’s adaptation of “A Suitable Boy” was a testament to her talent for authentic storytelling. “Mira’s passion for creating impact through film and storytelling,...
- 9/10/2020
- by Shalini Dore
- Variety Film + TV
Among an impressive list of U.K. projects to debut at the Toronto Intl. Film Festival, two of the most high-profile are TV dramas — underscoring how British scripted series are now rivalling the country’s proud tradition for indie cinema in terms of creativity, and — some might argue — even eclipsing it.
Psychological thriller “The Third Day” stars Jude Law and Naomi Harris, and is set on a mysterious British Island. With backing by HBO and Sky, the inventive six-parter is created by Felix Barrett, the founder and artistic director of renowned theater group Punchdrunk, and Dennis Kelly, the writer of “Matilda the Musical” and cult TV show “Utopia.”
Meanwhile, BBC-backed “A Suitable Boy” sees “Monsoon Wedding” and “The Namesake” director Mira Nair make her television debut with the adaptation of Vikram Seth’s classic novel set in 1950s India. Adapted by Andrew Davies, the doyen of period TV drama, “A Suitable Boy...
Psychological thriller “The Third Day” stars Jude Law and Naomi Harris, and is set on a mysterious British Island. With backing by HBO and Sky, the inventive six-parter is created by Felix Barrett, the founder and artistic director of renowned theater group Punchdrunk, and Dennis Kelly, the writer of “Matilda the Musical” and cult TV show “Utopia.”
Meanwhile, BBC-backed “A Suitable Boy” sees “Monsoon Wedding” and “The Namesake” director Mira Nair make her television debut with the adaptation of Vikram Seth’s classic novel set in 1950s India. Adapted by Andrew Davies, the doyen of period TV drama, “A Suitable Boy...
- 9/10/2020
- by Tim Dams
- Variety Film + TV
Anthony Hopkins, Chloé Zhao, and Mira Nair will be honored at this year’s Toronto International Film Festival.
Hopkins, an Oscar winner for “The Silence of the Lambs,” will receive a TIFF Tribute Actor Award. Zhao, the director of “The Rider,” will receive the TIFF Ebert Director Award. Nair, best known for directing “Monsoon Wedding,” will be honored with the Jeff Skoll Award in Impact Media.
All three artists have works that will screen at this year’s festival. Hopkins stars as an aging patriarch in “The Father,” Zhao directs Frances McDormand in “Nomadland,” and Nair’s six-part miniseries “A Suitable Boy” will premiere at TIFF.
The festival previously announced that Kate Winslet will receive a TIFF Tribute Actor Award.
TIFF also announced that the awards ceremony will be broadcast on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on CTV. The broadcast will be streamed to a global audience by Variety.
Hopkins, an Oscar winner for “The Silence of the Lambs,” will receive a TIFF Tribute Actor Award. Zhao, the director of “The Rider,” will receive the TIFF Ebert Director Award. Nair, best known for directing “Monsoon Wedding,” will be honored with the Jeff Skoll Award in Impact Media.
All three artists have works that will screen at this year’s festival. Hopkins stars as an aging patriarch in “The Father,” Zhao directs Frances McDormand in “Nomadland,” and Nair’s six-part miniseries “A Suitable Boy” will premiere at TIFF.
The festival previously announced that Kate Winslet will receive a TIFF Tribute Actor Award.
TIFF also announced that the awards ceremony will be broadcast on Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 8 p.m. Et/Pt on CTV. The broadcast will be streamed to a global audience by Variety.
- 8/12/2020
- by Brent Lang
- Variety Film + TV
This Sunday the 26th of July sees the start of BBC One’s new six part series A Suitable Boy. Based on Vikram Seth’s novel of the same name – at 1,349 pages, one of the longest books ever to be published in English – it’s both the first screen adaptation of the novel and the first BBC drama with an all-Indian cast. The six-part series has broken barriers for diversity and inclusion, and provided a showcase for South Asian actors on the BBC, as well as attempting the daunting task of doing justice to Seth’s well-loved book.
The novel follows the storylines of four families in 1950s India. Primarily, it follows 19-year Hindu Lata who struggles with her mother’s desire to find her ‘a suitable boy’ and the love affair she has with a Muslim boy, Kabir. Set against the backdrop of India’s newfound independence from the...
The novel follows the storylines of four families in 1950s India. Primarily, it follows 19-year Hindu Lata who struggles with her mother’s desire to find her ‘a suitable boy’ and the love affair she has with a Muslim boy, Kabir. Set against the backdrop of India’s newfound independence from the...
- 7/24/2020
- by Louisa Mellor
- Den of Geek
The upward trend in Ott viewership goes to show that not even a pandemic can curb the hunger for entertainment. A prime digital entertainment platform, Netflix is a companion we all share as we observe quarantine amid the current Covid-19 scare. One film to have streamed on it and struck a chord with the Indian diaspora worldwide is ‘Yeh Ballet’, produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Roy Kapur Films and helmed by Salaam Bombay and The Namesake writer, Sooni Taraporevala.
After being reviewed as a gem in the cluster of content available on the streaming platform, praises and love continue to come pouring in for the film. Most recently, in an interview with The Guardian, world-renowned Booker Prize-winning writer, Salman Rushdie conveyed that ‘Yeh Ballet’ made him cry. Upon being asked what made him cry and why, he said, “Watching Sooni Taraporevala’s film Yeh Ballet on Netflix. It took...
After being reviewed as a gem in the cluster of content available on the streaming platform, praises and love continue to come pouring in for the film. Most recently, in an interview with The Guardian, world-renowned Booker Prize-winning writer, Salman Rushdie conveyed that ‘Yeh Ballet’ made him cry. Upon being asked what made him cry and why, he said, “Watching Sooni Taraporevala’s film Yeh Ballet on Netflix. It took...
- 7/19/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Global streaming giant Netflix has come on board “A Suitable Boy,” the BBC Studios and Lookout Point adaptation of Vikram Seth’s bestselling novel. The series begins airing later this month in the U.K. on BBC One.
Netflix will be the exclusive home of “A Suitable Boy” for all global territories, except Canada, the U.S. and China. In the U.K. and Ireland, the Mira Nair-directed series will be available on Netflix 12 months after its release on BBC One. The series was one of the highlights of 17 new Indian films and series announced by Netflix on Thursday.
The cast of the six-part drama, shot entirely on location in India, is led by Bollywood leading man Ishaan Khatter and Indian screen legend Tabu alongside rising star Tanya Maniktala in the central role of Lata.
“A Suitable Boy” tells the story of spirited university student, played by Tanya Maniktala,...
Netflix will be the exclusive home of “A Suitable Boy” for all global territories, except Canada, the U.S. and China. In the U.K. and Ireland, the Mira Nair-directed series will be available on Netflix 12 months after its release on BBC One. The series was one of the highlights of 17 new Indian films and series announced by Netflix on Thursday.
The cast of the six-part drama, shot entirely on location in India, is led by Bollywood leading man Ishaan Khatter and Indian screen legend Tabu alongside rising star Tanya Maniktala in the central role of Lata.
“A Suitable Boy” tells the story of spirited university student, played by Tanya Maniktala,...
- 7/16/2020
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
EntertainmentThe series, based on Vikram Seth's novel, stars Ishaan Khattar, Tabu, Tanya Maniktala, and others. Tnm StaffThe trailer of A Suitable Boy, the TV series directed by Mira Nair, released on Saturday. The six part series has been adapted from Vikram Seth’s award winning novel of the same title. Mira has roped in Tabu, Ishaan Khattar, Tanya Maniktala, Rasika Dugal and others to play the main characters in the TV adaptation which will premiere on BBC One. The actors also feature in the trailer, which is a little over a minute long. The trailer begins with a voiceover that says, ‘No one can be sure of what the future will be’, and we're introduced to Lata Mehra (Tanya Maniktala), a college student who tells her parents that she does not want to get married. The story is set in 1951, around the same time that an independent India gears towards its first general elections.
- 7/11/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe series, based on Vikram Seth's novel, stars Ishaan Khattar, Tabu, Tanya Maniktala, and others. Tnm StaffThe trailer of A Suitable Boy, the TV series directed by Mira Nair, released on Saturday. The six part series has been adapted from Vikram Seth’s award winning novel of the same title. Mira has roped in Tabu, Ishaan Khattar, Tanya Maniktala, Rasika Dugal and others to play the main characters in the TV adaptation which will premiere on BBC One. The actors also feature in the trailer, which is a little over a minute long. The trailer begins with a voiceover that says, ‘No one can be sure of what the future will be’, and we're introduced to Lata Mehra (Tanya Maniktala), a college student who tells her parents that she does not want to get married. The story is set in 1951, around the same time that an independent India gears towards its first general elections.
- 7/11/2020
- by Sreedevi
- The News Minute
Amazon has landed the rights to develop the 2020 Pulitzer Prize finalist New York Times story and podcast “The Jungle Prince of Delhi” as a drama series, Variety has learned.
The story, written by Ellen Barry, delved into the history of the royal family of Oudh, deposed aristocrats living in a ruined palace in the Indian capital claiming to be the heirs to a fallen kingdom.
Mira Nair is attached to direct the project and will also executive produce. Stacey Snider, Jane Featherstone, and Kate Fenske of Sister will also executive produce along with Gary Foster and Russ Krasnoff of Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment, Christina Lurie of Fourth and Twenty Eight Films, and Barry and Caitlin Roper, head of scripted entertainment for The New York Times.
“Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ellen Barry’s beautifully written tale of the Oudh family revealed deeper truths rooted in the violence and trauma of the partition of India,...
The story, written by Ellen Barry, delved into the history of the royal family of Oudh, deposed aristocrats living in a ruined palace in the Indian capital claiming to be the heirs to a fallen kingdom.
Mira Nair is attached to direct the project and will also executive produce. Stacey Snider, Jane Featherstone, and Kate Fenske of Sister will also executive produce along with Gary Foster and Russ Krasnoff of Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment, Christina Lurie of Fourth and Twenty Eight Films, and Barry and Caitlin Roper, head of scripted entertainment for The New York Times.
“Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Ellen Barry’s beautifully written tale of the Oudh family revealed deeper truths rooted in the violence and trauma of the partition of India,...
- 7/9/2020
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
“You get the opportunity to reflect your work. Your dreams. Your pains. Your desires. Your aspirations. You can share them through stories to others. What a story does to people’s hearts is a very, very, very special part of being an actor.” – Irrfan Khan
The world mourns the passing of a special individual.
Iconic actor Irrfan Khan has passed away yesterday.
Irrfan had revealed in 2018 that he had been diagnosed with a rare form of an endocrine tumour.
The actor has passed away just 4 days after his mother, Saeeda Begum. According to sources, Irrfan was not able to attend the funeral of his mother due to the Covid-19 lockdown crisis.
The actor’s contribution to both Hindi and Western film industry is one that will not be forgotten. His Hindi films included Rog, Life in a… Metro, 7 Khoon Maaf, Piku, Hindi Medium and the recent Angrezi Medium. In Western...
The world mourns the passing of a special individual.
Iconic actor Irrfan Khan has passed away yesterday.
Irrfan had revealed in 2018 that he had been diagnosed with a rare form of an endocrine tumour.
The actor has passed away just 4 days after his mother, Saeeda Begum. According to sources, Irrfan was not able to attend the funeral of his mother due to the Covid-19 lockdown crisis.
The actor’s contribution to both Hindi and Western film industry is one that will not be forgotten. His Hindi films included Rog, Life in a… Metro, 7 Khoon Maaf, Piku, Hindi Medium and the recent Angrezi Medium. In Western...
- 4/30/2020
- by Aashi Gahlot
- Bollyspice
Refresh for updates… The movie world is mourning legendary Indian actor Irrfan Khan today. The Slumdog Millionaire, Life of Pi and Bollywood star died this morning of a colon infection at a Mumbai Hospital. He was 51.
Tributes came pouring in from around the world from fans, fellow actors, filmmakers, the Movie Academ and even Indian politicians including the president and prime minister.
Here is a sampling of how people are remembering Khan. We will update as more tributes come in:
Ang Lee, filmmaker
“Irrfan was a great artist, a true gentleman and a brave fighter. His passing away is cinema’s loss. We will miss him dearly. May you Rest In Peace my dear friend.”
Marc Webb, filmmaker
“Irrfan made it clear that power and gentleness could co-exist in a perfect balance. When he sings that song to his new wife at the bathroom door in The Namesake, it speaks...
Tributes came pouring in from around the world from fans, fellow actors, filmmakers, the Movie Academ and even Indian politicians including the president and prime minister.
Here is a sampling of how people are remembering Khan. We will update as more tributes come in:
Ang Lee, filmmaker
“Irrfan was a great artist, a true gentleman and a brave fighter. His passing away is cinema’s loss. We will miss him dearly. May you Rest In Peace my dear friend.”
Marc Webb, filmmaker
“Irrfan made it clear that power and gentleness could co-exist in a perfect balance. When he sings that song to his new wife at the bathroom door in The Namesake, it speaks...
- 4/29/2020
- by Erik Pedersen
- Deadline Film + TV
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