When “Bellbottom,” starring Akshay Kumar, releases on Aug. 19, it will be the first major Bollywood film to release in Indian cinemas after a quarter devastated by the deadly second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Only 50% of screens in India have reopened and many of them are operating at reduced capacity. The rest, including those in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra, home to Mumbai and the Bollywood and Marathi-language film industries, remain closed.
The film is an 1980s-set thriller set against the backdrop of a spate of Indian Airlines hijackings by forces hostile to India. Kumar plays an Indian secret agent code-named Bellbottom.
The film is produced by veteran producer Vashu Bhagnani’s Pooja Entertainment (“Coolie No 1”) in association with Emmay Entertainment (“The Empire”).
“Vashu Bhagnani is a bold and brave man and I respect that he is the first to take the leap, despite the fact certain major territories...
Only 50% of screens in India have reopened and many of them are operating at reduced capacity. The rest, including those in the Western Indian state of Maharashtra, home to Mumbai and the Bollywood and Marathi-language film industries, remain closed.
The film is an 1980s-set thriller set against the backdrop of a spate of Indian Airlines hijackings by forces hostile to India. Kumar plays an Indian secret agent code-named Bellbottom.
The film is produced by veteran producer Vashu Bhagnani’s Pooja Entertainment (“Coolie No 1”) in association with Emmay Entertainment (“The Empire”).
“Vashu Bhagnani is a bold and brave man and I respect that he is the first to take the leap, despite the fact certain major territories...
- 8/16/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
MOLLYWOODThe ‘Cocktail’ actor shared a photo with Dulquer and revealed that she has begun shooting for the yet-untitled film.Digital NativeDigital NativeBollywood actor Diana Penty is all set to make her Malayalam film debut in Roshan Andrews’s untitled directorial venture, co-starring Dulquer Salmaan. The actor took to social media to reveal that she has begun shooting for the film, and posted a photo alongside her co-star Dulquer Salmaan. Taking to Twitter, Diana Penty wrote, "Cheers to new beginnings! Super excited to join @dulQuer, #RosshanAndrrews and the whole crew on this new journey - my first Malayalam film! Looking forward to the ride (sic)." Cheers to new beginnings! Super excited to join @dulQuer, #RosshanAndrrews and the whole crew on this new journey - my first Malayalam film! Looking forward to the ride ☺️ pic.twitter.com/zAtm5EnRmV — Diana Penty (@DianaPenty) February 9, 2021 The film has noted writer duo Bobby – Sanjay penning the script for the film,...
- 2/9/2021
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Hindi film actress and Estee Lauder cosmetics ambassador Diana Penty, poses for "Femina Brides" (India) magazine, photographed by Keegan Crasto:
Penty began her modelling career in 2005 when she was signed by Elite Models India. She made her film acting debut in the romantic comedy Cocktail (2012).
She also played a runaway bride in the comedy film "Happy Bhag Jayegi", followed by the prison feature "Lucknow Central" (2017)...
...and the action film "Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran" (2018).
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Penty began her modelling career in 2005 when she was signed by Elite Models India. She made her film acting debut in the romantic comedy Cocktail (2012).
She also played a runaway bride in the comedy film "Happy Bhag Jayegi", followed by the prison feature "Lucknow Central" (2017)...
...and the action film "Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran" (2018).
Click the images to enlarge... ...
- 12/8/2020
- by Unknown
- SneakPeek
Bollywood period espionage thriller “Bellbottom,” starring Akshay Kumar (“Pad Man”), and directed by Ranjit Tewari (“Lucknow Central”) has wrapped its Scotland shoot, making it one of the first projects globally to start and complete its entire shoot during the coronavirus pandemic.
Producers Pooja Entertainment (“Coolie No. 1”) flew the 200-strong crew in a chartered flight to Glasgow and quarantined them for 14 days, creating a bubble, and completed the film in a 45-day schedule over August and September.
The unit worked closely with Scotland’s Screen Commission and adhered to Covid-safe guidelines. Besides medical-grade PPE, and required distancing, the production made it mandatory for all cast and crew to wear a watch that constantly monitored their oxygen levels, body temperature, blood pressure, stress levels and pulse. A centralized dashboard constantly recorded the parameters of the entire unit and kept a check for any changes in readings.
The cast also includes Vaani Kapoor...
Producers Pooja Entertainment (“Coolie No. 1”) flew the 200-strong crew in a chartered flight to Glasgow and quarantined them for 14 days, creating a bubble, and completed the film in a 45-day schedule over August and September.
The unit worked closely with Scotland’s Screen Commission and adhered to Covid-safe guidelines. Besides medical-grade PPE, and required distancing, the production made it mandatory for all cast and crew to wear a watch that constantly monitored their oxygen levels, body temperature, blood pressure, stress levels and pulse. A centralized dashboard constantly recorded the parameters of the entire unit and kept a check for any changes in readings.
The cast also includes Vaani Kapoor...
- 9/30/2020
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Viacom18 Studios in association with Aamir Khan Productions just announced their new production and it is very exciting. Titled Laal Singh Chaddha, the film is inspired by Paramount Pictures’ Oscar winning movie, Forrest Gump. While Aamir Khan essays the titular role in the film, Kareena Kapoor Khan will be seen paired opposite him as Jenny in the adaption.
Laal Singh Chaddha is directed by Advait Chandan of Secret Superstar fame and is being written by Atul Kulkarni. The film will release in Christmas 2020.
Talking about the film, Aamir told Pti in an earlier interview,
“I have always loved Forrest Gump as a script. It is a wonderful story about this character. It is a life affirming story. It is a feel good film. It is a film for the whole family.”
He also recently discussed this adaption written by Atul Kulkarni who apparently talked about the idea of making this film during Rang De Basanti.
Laal Singh Chaddha is directed by Advait Chandan of Secret Superstar fame and is being written by Atul Kulkarni. The film will release in Christmas 2020.
Talking about the film, Aamir told Pti in an earlier interview,
“I have always loved Forrest Gump as a script. It is a wonderful story about this character. It is a life affirming story. It is a feel good film. It is a film for the whole family.”
He also recently discussed this adaption written by Atul Kulkarni who apparently talked about the idea of making this film during Rang De Basanti.
- 6/25/2019
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Actress Diana Penty will make her debut at the red carpet of the Cannes Film Festival, and she is thrilled about it. She will be a part of the film gala as part of an association with vodka brand Grey Goose, which is celebrating victories of Indian cinematic talent through its new global platform Live Victoriously.
"India has seen great recognition and appreciation at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in recent years. I am excited to be invited by the brand to be part of the event this year and I look forward to celebrating the experience with the global icon of luxury in the country of its origin," Diana said in a statement.
Apart from Diana, Kangana Ranaut and Huma Qureshi will be seen at the Cannes red carpet for the brand this year.
Diana began her modelling career in 2005. She made her acting debut in 2012 with the romantic-comedy...
"India has seen great recognition and appreciation at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival in recent years. I am excited to be invited by the brand to be part of the event this year and I look forward to celebrating the experience with the global icon of luxury in the country of its origin," Diana said in a statement.
Apart from Diana, Kangana Ranaut and Huma Qureshi will be seen at the Cannes red carpet for the brand this year.
Diana began her modelling career in 2005. She made her acting debut in 2012 with the romantic-comedy...
- 5/13/2019
- GlamSham
Former MD of Disney India, Siddharth Roy Kapur has revealed an eclectic range of films to be produced by his production company Roy Kapur Films.
“Saare Jahaan Se Achcha,” to be directed by Mahesh Mathai (“Bhopal Express”), and written by Anjum Rajabali is a biopic of Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian in space. An A-list cast will be announced by the end of the year ahead of a production start in February. The film is a co-production with Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP.
Vinil Mathew (“Hasee Toh Phasee”) will direct “Sinbad,” a thriller inspired by merchant navy officer Audumbar Bhoi, whose ship was attacked by Somali pirates, from a script by Sudip Sharma (“NH10”). Casting is underway.
In 2019, Sooni Taraporewala (“Little Zizou”) will direct “Ballet Boys.” The fact-based story follows two Mumbai slum boys, one a Hindu and the other Muslim, who shoot to global prominence after being discovered by an Israeli dance instructor.
“Saare Jahaan Se Achcha,” to be directed by Mahesh Mathai (“Bhopal Express”), and written by Anjum Rajabali is a biopic of Rakesh Sharma, the first Indian in space. An A-list cast will be announced by the end of the year ahead of a production start in February. The film is a co-production with Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP.
Vinil Mathew (“Hasee Toh Phasee”) will direct “Sinbad,” a thriller inspired by merchant navy officer Audumbar Bhoi, whose ship was attacked by Somali pirates, from a script by Sudip Sharma (“NH10”). Casting is underway.
In 2019, Sooni Taraporewala (“Little Zizou”) will direct “Ballet Boys.” The fact-based story follows two Mumbai slum boys, one a Hindu and the other Muslim, who shoot to global prominence after being discovered by an Israeli dance instructor.
- 10/22/2018
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
After a Hollywood breakthrough that saw her star in “Quantico,” “Baywatch,” and “A Kid Like Jake,” Indian actress Priyanka Chopra is back to work in India. She is set as one of the leads of Shonali Bose’s “The Sky Is Pink.”
The film also stars Farhan Akhtar (“Lucknow Central”) and Zaira Wasim (“Secret Superstar”). Principal photography started Wednesday in Mumbai. Locations will include Delhi, London and the Andaman Islands.
“The Sky Is Pink” is based on the life of motivational speaker Aisha Chaudhary, who died in 2015. She was 18.
The film is co-produced by Chopra, alongside Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP Movies and Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Roy Kapur Films. Screwvala and Kapur are both former chiefs of Disney India. “Pink” is the first title for Roy Kapur Films. RSVP’s “Karwaan,” starring Irrfan Khan, is currently on release.
“This film is very personal and precious,” Bose told Variety. “In January...
The film also stars Farhan Akhtar (“Lucknow Central”) and Zaira Wasim (“Secret Superstar”). Principal photography started Wednesday in Mumbai. Locations will include Delhi, London and the Andaman Islands.
“The Sky Is Pink” is based on the life of motivational speaker Aisha Chaudhary, who died in 2015. She was 18.
The film is co-produced by Chopra, alongside Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP Movies and Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Roy Kapur Films. Screwvala and Kapur are both former chiefs of Disney India. “Pink” is the first title for Roy Kapur Films. RSVP’s “Karwaan,” starring Irrfan Khan, is currently on release.
“This film is very personal and precious,” Bose told Variety. “In January...
- 8/8/2018
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Although she disappeared for a while after her debut in Cocktail, Diana Penty’s second innings seems to have had a good start. Followed by films like Happy Bhag Jayegi, and Lucknow Central, Diana has now also been bagging interesting endorsement deals too. Diana Penty has recently extended her association with world renowned Italian brand, Bvlgari for its perfume, Goldea – The Roman Night. Sources close to the actress state that her impressive red carpet appearances are the reason why she was chosen to represent the brand in their first ever Indian campaign.
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- 1/5/2018
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
With films like Akira, Force 2 and now Ittefaq, Sonakshi Sinha has been exploring genres like action and thriller with her past few films. And now taking this forward, she is all set to star in Nikkhil Advani’s forthcoming production Snow. Directed by Ranjit Tiwari, who made his directorial debut with Lucknow Central, the thrillerRead More
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- 10/27/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Ajay Devgn, Farhan Akhtar and Sanjay Dutt – all three had a film release in September 2017 and all these movies had a disappointing run at the box office. While Ajay’s Baadshaho opened well but then couldn’t sustain, Farhan’s Lucknow Central and Sanjay’s Bhoomi flopped miserably. And now all three of them are set toRead More
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- 10/7/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
We’ve often seen directors take inspiration from real life stories and create a masterpiece in form of a biopic. This time, filmmaker Nikkhil Advani is all set to bring to screen one such inspiring story of Dr. K Radhakrishnan, former Chairman of Isro (Indian Space Research Organisation) and the man behind India’s most successful Mars mission called ‘Mangalyaan’.
With interesting projects under his banner Emmay Entertainment, Nikkhil Advani has given promising movies like Airlift, D-Day and Lucknow Central. Commenting further on choosing this upcoming work, he said “After Airlift, we were discussing what to follow it up with. Then I saw this photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the scientists behind our Mars mission. The more I read about it, the more I was fascinated by the fact that we had sent the Mars Orbiter – the cheapest and the fastest version successfully, and that too, in the very first attempt.
With interesting projects under his banner Emmay Entertainment, Nikkhil Advani has given promising movies like Airlift, D-Day and Lucknow Central. Commenting further on choosing this upcoming work, he said “After Airlift, we were discussing what to follow it up with. Then I saw this photograph of Prime Minister Narendra Modi with the scientists behind our Mars mission. The more I read about it, the more I was fascinated by the fact that we had sent the Mars Orbiter – the cheapest and the fastest version successfully, and that too, in the very first attempt.
- 10/6/2017
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
The multifaceted Farhan Akhtar, who was recently seen in Lucknow Central, has been featured on The Man magazine cover for its October 2017 issue. The director turned producer-actor, Farhan Akhtar, has posed for the premium magazine in a grey striped white shirt paired with black trousers and keeping it stylish with an undone bow tie.Read More
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- 10/4/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The Ranjit Tiwari directed film Lucknow Central starring Farhan Akhtar released a while back. However, despite its unique concept the film was never really expected to set box office collection benchmarks. Keeping in line with expectation Lucknow Central that feature rather low key buzz surrounding it in the run up to release opened on aRead More
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- 9/30/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The drama-thriller Lucknow Central released on Friday September 15. It is directed by debutant Ranjit Tiwari and stars Farhan Akhtar, Diana Penty, Deepak Dobriyal, Rajesh Sharma, Gippy Grewal and Ronit Roy. It looked similar to Qaidi Band, that released three weeks before Lucknow Central. Yet it managed to generate some buzz due to its starRead More
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- 9/24/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The drama-thriller Lucknow Central released on Friday September 15. It is directed by debutant Ranjit Tiwari and stars Farhan Akhtar, Diana Penty, Deepak Dobriyal, Rajesh Sharma, Gippy Grewal and Ronit Roy. It looked similar to Qaidi Band, that released three weeks before Lucknow Central. Yet it managed to generate some buzz due to its starRead More
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- 9/22/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The drama-thriller Lucknow Central released on Friday September 15. It is directed by debutant Ranjit Tiwari and stars Farhan Akhtar, Diana Penty, Deepak Dobriyal, Rajesh Sharma, Gippy Grewal and Ronit Roy. It looked similar to Qaidi Band, that released three weeks before Lucknow Central. Yet it managed to generate some buzz due to its starRead More
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- 9/21/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
- 9/21/2017
- GlamSham
The drama-thriller Lucknow Central released on Friday September 15. It is directed by debutant Ranjit Tiwari and stars Farhan Akhtar, Diana Penty, Deepak Dobriyal, Rajesh Sharma, Gippy Grewal and Ronit Roy. It looked similar to Qaidi Band, that released three weeks before Lucknow Central. Yet it managed to generate some buzz due to its starRead More
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- 9/20/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The drama-thriller Lucknow Central released on Friday September 15. It is directed by debutant Ranjit Tiwari and stars Farhan Akhtar, Diana Penty, Deepak Dobriyal, Rajesh Sharma, Gippy Grewal and Ronit Roy. It looked similar to Qaidi Band, that released three weeks before Lucknow Central. Yet it managed to generate some buzz due to its starRead More
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- 9/19/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
When you are a celeb, it is difficult to maintain a personal space. It gets worse when you are attacked by the trolls. In 2017, Twitter is the new battleground for any war and backlash! Ever since Simran released, the movie has opened to a rather lukewarm response and the fans aren’t sparing Kangana Ranaut or the director Hansal Mehta. Following the many fights and much dramatised statements leading upto Simran’s release, many expected the movie to do well. Unfortunately, the movie had an average start, with many calling the movie ‘over hyped’. There were even speculations that Hansal Mehta had deleted his Twitter account following the rejection and lukewarm response. Now, putting an end to all the rumours, Hansal Mehta responded on Twitter! In fact, the director also said that he was happy with Simran’s reception. Simran, which competed with Lucknow Central at the Box Office had...
- 9/19/2017
- FilmiPop
The month of September has been quite unpredictable for Bollywood but luckily enough, much better than the early months of 2017. Be it Shubh Mangal Saavdhaan v/s Baadshaho or the newest clash, Simran v/s Lucknow Central, fans have been eager to see how the films perform and surprisingly, the weekend has proven right for the two films! Be it Simran, the story of a Gujarati girl living abroad, played by the ever terrific Kangana Ranaut or Lucknow Central, the prison drama with Farhan Akhtar and Deepak Dobriyal, both the films had a decent start at the box office. According to trade analyst Taran Adarsh, Friday collections stood at: Both the movies picked up considerable pace in the weekend. It is interesting to see that both the movies, despite opening to mixed reviews from the critics and audiences alike, did not manage to disappoint! As always, the box office is very unpredictable!
- 9/18/2017
- FilmiPop
Lucknow Central
Starring Farhan Akhtar, Gippy Grewal, Diana Penty, Deepak Dobriyal, Rajesh Sharma, Inamulhaq
Directed by Ranjit Tiwari
Rating: **** ½ (4 and a half stars)
“You don’t get justice in the world, you only get good luck or bad luck,” a wise old librarian (pronounced ‘lee-bray-nian’ by his Lucknowi singer-son) quotes Orson Welles.
Our good luck, then, that we get a prison drama as taut and thrilling, relevant and resonant as Lucknow Central right in the middle of the year when things are looking bloody bleak in Bollywood.
Yes, there is hope. Lucknow Central is by far the most engaging thinking-man’s thriller of the year. Ballsy and brave, it penetrates the politics of prison life without relinquishing the right to engage us in a solid storytelling spree where a clever cat-and-mouse game is played out between a sadistic jailor (Ronit Roy, in top form) and a non-guilty prisoner (Farhan Akhtar...
Starring Farhan Akhtar, Gippy Grewal, Diana Penty, Deepak Dobriyal, Rajesh Sharma, Inamulhaq
Directed by Ranjit Tiwari
Rating: **** ½ (4 and a half stars)
“You don’t get justice in the world, you only get good luck or bad luck,” a wise old librarian (pronounced ‘lee-bray-nian’ by his Lucknowi singer-son) quotes Orson Welles.
Our good luck, then, that we get a prison drama as taut and thrilling, relevant and resonant as Lucknow Central right in the middle of the year when things are looking bloody bleak in Bollywood.
Yes, there is hope. Lucknow Central is by far the most engaging thinking-man’s thriller of the year. Ballsy and brave, it penetrates the politics of prison life without relinquishing the right to engage us in a solid storytelling spree where a clever cat-and-mouse game is played out between a sadistic jailor (Ronit Roy, in top form) and a non-guilty prisoner (Farhan Akhtar...
- 9/17/2017
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
The drama-thriller Lucknow Central released on Friday September 15. It is directed by debutant Ranjit Tiwari and stars Farhan Akhtar, Diana Penty, Deepak Dobriyal, Rajesh Sharma, Gippy Grewal and Ronit Roy. It looked similar to Qaidi Band, that released three weeks before Lucknow Central. Yet it managed to generate some buzz due to its starRead More
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- 9/16/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The life story of bollywood superstar Sanjay Dutt is an open book and the fans know all about him. But recently Farhan Akhtar revealed another side of Sanju Baba which made us admire him even more.
During a conversation with Sanket Bhosale for his show Baba Ki Chowki that airs on MTV Beats, Farhan recalled his visit to the Yerwada Jail. He had gone there to promote his upcoming film ‘Lucknow Central’. He shared, “The environment at Yerwada is very disciplined and neat. The emphasis on reform is very critical and they try and develop a skill in each inmate before they get released so as to build their self-belief. There is a small room in Yerwada where they have an in-house Radio Jockey. The inmates shared that Sanju used to spend a lot of time there and entertain everyone by singing and telling stories of positivity.”...
During a conversation with Sanket Bhosale for his show Baba Ki Chowki that airs on MTV Beats, Farhan recalled his visit to the Yerwada Jail. He had gone there to promote his upcoming film ‘Lucknow Central’. He shared, “The environment at Yerwada is very disciplined and neat. The emphasis on reform is very critical and they try and develop a skill in each inmate before they get released so as to build their self-belief. There is a small room in Yerwada where they have an in-house Radio Jockey. The inmates shared that Sanju used to spend a lot of time there and entertain everyone by singing and telling stories of positivity.”...
- 9/16/2017
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Watch Sucharita Tyagi's Not A Movie Review of the Farhan Akhtar-starrer Lucknow Central. The film is directed by Ranjit Tiwari.
- 9/16/2017
- Film Companion
Lucknow Central has taken a low opening at the Box Office. Though it wasn’t expected that there would be huge beelines in front of theatres on the first day itself, collections were still expected to be in the Rs. 2-3 crore range at least. Though Rs. 2.04 crore did come in, hence just about steppingRead More
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- 9/16/2017
- by Joginder Tuteja
- BollywoodHungama
On Friday, we saw the release of the Farhan Akhtar starrer Lucknow Central. Directed by Ranjit Tiwari the film told the story of a guy who sets up a band while in prison. In this special report we take a look at the worldwide collections of the film Lucknow Central, while breaking the same intoRead More
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- 9/16/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Lucknow Central led by Farhan Akhtar and his band of bandis (prisoners) the proposed tribute to The Healing Hearts Band has nothing much to hum about... Read More...
- 9/15/2017
- Bollywood Trade
The drama-thriller Lucknow Central released on Friday September 15. It is directed by debutant Ranjit Tiwari and stars Farhan Akhtar, Diana Penty, Deepak Dobriyal, Rajesh Sharma, Gippy Grewal and Ronit Roy. It looked similar to Qaidi Band, that released three weeks before Lucknow Central. Yet it managed to generate some buzz due to its starRead More
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- 9/15/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
After much talk today we see the release of the Kangana Ranaut starrer Simran and the Farhan Akhtar starrer Lucknow Central. While the first, Simran has been in the news thanks to the lead actress making headlines, the latter Lucknow Central has literally featured little to no promotion in the run up to its release.Read More
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- 9/15/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Farhan Akhtar has never done a character as rustic as the one in his new film Lucknow Central. “I have done a non-urban character in Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. But this is on another level. Kishan, the character I play in Lucknow Central, is unspoilt and uncorrupted. Even though he’s in jail he spreads sunshine everywhereRead More
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- 9/15/2017
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
Lucknow Central and Simran are the international cinema titles opening this week!Lucknow Central and Simran are the international cinema titles opening this week!Adriana Floridia9/14/2017 2:56:00 PMEvery week, select Cineplex theatres feature some of the most popular and exciting films from all around the world, from countries like China, India, Korea, The Philippines and more. If you want to try something different at the movies, or simply celebrate your own or a new culture on the big screen, we’re highlighting the International Cinema titles out this weekend that you’ll surely enjoy!
Simran (Hindi w/ English subtitles)
A Gujarati housekeeping lady in the Us allows ambition to get the better of her & gets involved in a world of crime. Simran is a racy, fun film with Kangana Ranaut playing the titular role. Simran opens on September 15th at select Cineplex locations.
For showtimes, click here! Lucknow Central...
Simran (Hindi w/ English subtitles)
A Gujarati housekeeping lady in the Us allows ambition to get the better of her & gets involved in a world of crime. Simran is a racy, fun film with Kangana Ranaut playing the titular role. Simran opens on September 15th at select Cineplex locations.
For showtimes, click here! Lucknow Central...
- 9/14/2017
- by Adriana Floridia
- Cineplex
This week's new releases include Sanjay Chhel's Rishi-Paresh starrer Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi, Farhan Akhtar's Lucknow Central Read More...
- 9/14/2017
- Bollywood Trade
Ranjit Tiwari, who is making his directorial debut with Lucknow Central has been working under the wings of producer Nikkhil Advani for the last eight years. In fact Advani saw potential in Ranjit since the very beginning and it was in 2012 that Nikkhil promised Tiwari that he would back his first film.
Ranjit had no formal training in the field and it was Nikkhil who taught him everything that he knows about film making. Ranjit played a pivotal role in the making of Nikkhil Advani’s D-Day and it was during the edit of that film when Nikkhil made Ranjit this promise.
To this, Ranjit Tiwari said, “I’ve learnt the ropes of filmmaking from Nikkhil; I don’t have any formal training to back me. It was the last day of D-Day’s edit on December 31, 2012, when he casually told me that he will back my first film. It...
Ranjit had no formal training in the field and it was Nikkhil who taught him everything that he knows about film making. Ranjit played a pivotal role in the making of Nikkhil Advani’s D-Day and it was during the edit of that film when Nikkhil made Ranjit this promise.
To this, Ranjit Tiwari said, “I’ve learnt the ropes of filmmaking from Nikkhil; I don’t have any formal training to back me. It was the last day of D-Day’s edit on December 31, 2012, when he casually told me that he will back my first film. It...
- 9/14/2017
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Diana Penty, who is leaving no stone unturned to promote her upcoming film Lucknow Central starring Farhan Akhtar. Essaying the character of Gayatri Kashyap, Diana Penty will be seen in an all new avatar. Being a social worker in a male dominated world of convicts and jail authorities was a mental challenge for the actress. Talking about the same, Diana said “Ngo workers have a lot of dedication and passion that I had to bring to my performance. It’s a misconception that it’s voluntary work so it doesn’t require any qualifications. Social workers like Gayatri are well-versed in sociology, psychology and criminal behaviour”.
The role of Gayatri Kashyap was first offered to Kriti Sanon, who walked out after the prep. Firefighting the situation, producer Nikkhil Advani then called Diana, who immediately said yes to the film after a reading with director Ranjit Tiwari. “I didn’t think...
The role of Gayatri Kashyap was first offered to Kriti Sanon, who walked out after the prep. Firefighting the situation, producer Nikkhil Advani then called Diana, who immediately said yes to the film after a reading with director Ranjit Tiwari. “I didn’t think...
- 9/13/2017
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Farhan Akhtar talks about his love in life and also speaks about his upcoming next Lucknow Central...
- 9/13/2017
- GlamSham
Diana Penty talks about doing Lucknow Central and why she doesn't care about being second option for the film...
- 9/12/2017
- GlamSham
The post Farhan Akhtar at ‘Lucknow Central’ live feed event appeared first on Bollywood Hungama.
- 9/10/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The post First screening of Farhan Akhtar’s ‘Lucknow Central’ appeared first on Bollywood Hungama.
- 9/10/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
The post Farhan Akhtar and Diana Penty promote their film ‘Lucknow Central’ appeared first on Bollywood Hungama.
- 9/8/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
It is a known fact that a huge jail set was erected in Film City, a suburban studio in Mumbai for Lucknow Central. Besides the usual challenges that the team had to face whilst shooting the film, the actors too had to face an atmosphere of claustrophobia. A 2-acre set, which took around three monthsRead More
The post Here’s why Farhan Akhtar and his jail inmates felt claustrophobic appeared first on Bollywood Hungama.
The post Here’s why Farhan Akhtar and his jail inmates felt claustrophobic appeared first on Bollywood Hungama.
- 9/8/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Award-winning actor, Farhan Akhtar returns to the big screen in fine form, showing off both his acting skills that have made him hugely popular with box office smashes including Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, and his dance moves that turned him into a heartthrob in movies like Rock On! Joining him is Punjabi superstar Gippy Grewal, an award-winner in his own right, as Parminder Singh Gill, and a member of the Band of Prisoners.
We have loved the songs we have heard so far and now the full Ost is out. To go with this story it must have a strong soundtrack and that comes with music composed by Arjuna Harjai, Sukhwinder Singh, Mychael Danna, Rochak Kohli and Tanishk Bagchi includes the songs Kaavaan Kaavaan featuring the vocals of Divya Kumar; Meer-e-Kaarwan, sung by Amit Mishra and Neeti Mohan and Teen Kabootar, featuring Mohit Chauhan and Divya Kumar and rapping by Raftaar.
We have loved the songs we have heard so far and now the full Ost is out. To go with this story it must have a strong soundtrack and that comes with music composed by Arjuna Harjai, Sukhwinder Singh, Mychael Danna, Rochak Kohli and Tanishk Bagchi includes the songs Kaavaan Kaavaan featuring the vocals of Divya Kumar; Meer-e-Kaarwan, sung by Amit Mishra and Neeti Mohan and Teen Kabootar, featuring Mohit Chauhan and Divya Kumar and rapping by Raftaar.
- 8/31/2017
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
The post Farhan Akhtar and Diana Penty promote ‘Lucknow Central’ on Drama Company appeared first on Bollywood Hungama.
- 8/31/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
We have a new and oh so romantic song from Lucknow Central. Titled Rangdaari, the soulful track is crooned by Arijit Singh, composed by Arjunna Harjaie, with lyrics penned by Kumaar.
Featuring stars Farhan Akhtar and Diana Penty it looks like the beginning of a new love. Be sure to watch for a certain look on Farhan’s face, it is to die for! This romantic avatar of Farhan Akhtar is extremely endearing especially when the visuals are complemented with Arijit Singh’s mesmerizing vocals.
Produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Emmay Entertainment, Lucknow Central stars Farhan Akhtar, Diana Penty, Ronit Roy, Deepak Dobriyal, Gippy Grewal, Rajesh Sharma and Inaamulhaq. Directed by Ranjit Tiwari, the film releases on 15th September 2017.
Featuring stars Farhan Akhtar and Diana Penty it looks like the beginning of a new love. Be sure to watch for a certain look on Farhan’s face, it is to die for! This romantic avatar of Farhan Akhtar is extremely endearing especially when the visuals are complemented with Arijit Singh’s mesmerizing vocals.
Produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Emmay Entertainment, Lucknow Central stars Farhan Akhtar, Diana Penty, Ronit Roy, Deepak Dobriyal, Gippy Grewal, Rajesh Sharma and Inaamulhaq. Directed by Ranjit Tiwari, the film releases on 15th September 2017.
- 8/24/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Farhan Akhtar's character in Lucknow Central is a guy who dreams of becoming a singing sensatio...
- 8/24/2017
- GlamSham
The post Farhan Akhtar and Diana Penty promote ‘Lucknow Central’ on ‘The Drama Company’ appeared first on Bollywood Hungama.
- 8/22/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
He won hearts as Milkha Singh and is now gearing up to do the same as Kishan Mohan Girhotra in Lucknow Central. The real life suave and stylish star is currently promoting the film in his ‘Kishan’ avatar and considering that the film is based in North India, the actor has even been visiting someRead More
The post Wow! Farhan Akhtar gets overwhelmed by the love he receives in his ancestral village appeared first on Bollywood Hungama.
The post Wow! Farhan Akhtar gets overwhelmed by the love he receives in his ancestral village appeared first on Bollywood Hungama.
- 8/18/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
This week on Cheat Sheet, Sneha Menon Desai takes you on the sets of Farhan Akhtar starrer Lucknow Central which releases on the 15th of September.
- 8/17/2017
- Film Companion
The highly anticipated Lucknow Central starring Farhan Akhtar, Diana Penty, Ronit Roy, Deepak Dobriyal, Gippy Grewal, Rajesh Sharma and Inaamulhaq and directed by Ranjit Tiwari has now added another intriguing song to its exciting assortment of music. Titled ‘Teen Kabootar’, the unique song composed by Arjunna Harjaie and penned by Kumaar is sung by Mohit Chauhan and Divya Kumar, with Rap verses by Raftaar.
Composed in a very cool way, the track is full of percussive beats with a guitar wailing in here and there. They create the rhythms of the track through body percussions, drums, as well as sounds from common equipment found in jails like brooms, bins, pots, pans and combs etc. What makes it even cooler is that the vocals also are part of the percussive musical line. It truly is someting unique and did we say cool?
Check it out!
Produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Emmay Entertainment,...
Composed in a very cool way, the track is full of percussive beats with a guitar wailing in here and there. They create the rhythms of the track through body percussions, drums, as well as sounds from common equipment found in jails like brooms, bins, pots, pans and combs etc. What makes it even cooler is that the vocals also are part of the percussive musical line. It truly is someting unique and did we say cool?
Check it out!
Produced by Viacom18 Motion Pictures and Emmay Entertainment,...
- 8/16/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
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