Hotstar Specials Hostages review is here. Streaming online from 31 May, 2019, Hostages is the latest offering from Hotstar after Criminal Justice and City Of Dreams. Helmed by national award winning filmmaker Sudhir Mishra known for critically acclaimed movies like Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi, Dharavi, Yeh Woh Manzil To Nahin, Main Zinda Hoon etc. Hostages ? an official adaptation of internationally acclaimed series of the same name that aired on CBS which was based on the Israeli series of the same name created by Omri Givon and Rotem Shamir. The Indian version stars Ronit Roy, Tisca Chopra, Parvin Dabas and Dalip Tahil in pivotal roles. Does it gives justice to the original and stays true in providing thrills?. Let?s find out in Hostages review.
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- 6/4/2019
- GlamSham
EntertainmentAn Indian adaptation of an Israeli series, this show on Hotstar is about a family held hostage by a gang.Saraswati DatarThe premise is perhaps as intriguing as it gets. Will you kill a man to save your family? If yes, are you taking a life or saving one? Hostages, now streaming on Hotstar, is produced by Applause Entertainment and Banijay Asia productions and directed by Sudhir Mishra. This Hotstar Special is an Indian adaptation of a popular Israeli series created by Omri Givon, Rotem Shamir and Yezira Ivrit that premiered in 2013. Prithvi Singh (Ronit Bose Roy) is a respected police officer who cracks a tricky case on his last day in the police force. He is calm and clever, and his colleagues admire him. In another part of the town, Dr Mira Anand (Tisca Chopra) is about to perform an operation on Chief Minister Khushwant Handa (Dalip Tahil). It...
- 6/1/2019
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
Noted novelist and veteran writer Aabid Surti has sued the makers of Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? Surti, who has alleged that the film has been completely lifted from his Gujarati novel Bauter Varas No Babo, has filed a case with The Film Writers Association (Fwa) and has demanded Rs 1.15 crore as compensation.A source close to the 75-year-old writer says, "Aabid Surti was shocked when he learnt about Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? When he saw the film, he realised that it was directly lifted from his novel Bauter Varas No Babo, which was later translated in Hindi as Bahatar Saal Ka Baccha. His book was a bestseller and there have been 10 editions of the novel.Aabid was further shocked to learn that the filmmakers mentioned that the film is inspired from Sharad Joshi's short story by the same name Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? Aabid gave the Fwa a...
- 5/5/2010
- Filmicafe
Reliance Big Home Video today launched this year's biggest hilarious hit, Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?. This is Reliance Big Home Video's second mega release in this month, following on the heels of My Name Is Khan. A light hearted comedy, Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? is based on a short story in Hindi by popular satirist Sharad Joshi. The movie is about Puneet (Ajay Devgn) and Munmun (Konkona Sen Sharma)....
- 5/5/2010
- GlamSham
Reliance Big Home Video today launched this year’s biggest hilarious hit, Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge?. This is Reliance Big Home Video’s second mega release in this month, following on the heels of My Name is Khan.
A light hearted comedy, Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? is based on a short story in Hindi by popular satirist Sharad Joshi. The movie is about Puneet (Ajay Devgn) and Munmun (Konkona Sen Sharma), a happily married couple living in Mumbai whose lives take an interesting turn when a distant relative, Chachaji (Paresh Rawal) turns up unannounced at their doorstep from a far off village. The guest overstays his welcome so much so that the exasperated couple come up with various ploys to hasten his departure to hilarious results.
This Warner Bros. Pictures and Wide Frame Films' production has Ashwni Dhir directing the comic caper.
A clean comedy, the film had both the...
A light hearted comedy, Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? is based on a short story in Hindi by popular satirist Sharad Joshi. The movie is about Puneet (Ajay Devgn) and Munmun (Konkona Sen Sharma), a happily married couple living in Mumbai whose lives take an interesting turn when a distant relative, Chachaji (Paresh Rawal) turns up unannounced at their doorstep from a far off village. The guest overstays his welcome so much so that the exasperated couple come up with various ploys to hasten his departure to hilarious results.
This Warner Bros. Pictures and Wide Frame Films' production has Ashwni Dhir directing the comic caper.
A clean comedy, the film had both the...
- 5/5/2010
- Bollyspice
Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? is a screen adaptation of 'Tum Kab Jaaoge Atithi', a short story penned by noted satirist Late Sharad Joshi, for which adequate rights have been purchased. While it wasn't too long back when an entire controversy broke out between Chetan Bhagat, Vidhu Vinod Chopra, Raj Kumar Hirani and Aamir Khan over the 'percentage' of adaptation when it came to 3 Idiots, how is the team of Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? ensuring that all loose ends are covered? Don't they fear that...
- 3/3/2010
- GlamSham
The Chetan Bhagat’s credit controversy might be on its way to getting resolved what with the author penning a post in his blog titled Moving to a Solution.
But the whole episode has left authors and directors wanting to do all that it takes to avoid a repeat of the 3 Idiots spat.
Director Ashwni Dhir, whose Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? is inspired by satirist late Sharad Joshi’s "Tum Kab Jaaoge Atithi", wants to give opening credits to the author. “While penning my film, I had read Sharadji’s piece and had therefore, got a letter of consent from Sharadji’s daughter since the titles are similar. The position of credit has not been specified in the letter of consent. Though our team is yet to decide on the position of the credit line, I have no problems crediting Sharadji in the beginning. I’m also producing a serial...
But the whole episode has left authors and directors wanting to do all that it takes to avoid a repeat of the 3 Idiots spat.
Director Ashwni Dhir, whose Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? is inspired by satirist late Sharad Joshi’s "Tum Kab Jaaoge Atithi", wants to give opening credits to the author. “While penning my film, I had read Sharadji’s piece and had therefore, got a letter of consent from Sharadji’s daughter since the titles are similar. The position of credit has not been specified in the letter of consent. Though our team is yet to decide on the position of the credit line, I have no problems crediting Sharadji in the beginning. I’m also producing a serial...
- 1/13/2010
- Bollyspice
After the 3 Idiots controversy, now Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? makers to give due credit to Author. Bollywood filmmakers have time and again been inspired by Hollywood flicks and even best selling novels. But the recent spat between writer Chetan Bhagat and the team of 3 Idiots has led the makers of Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? to ensuring that no such controversy is created around their film. Director Ashwni Dhir, whose Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? is inspired by satirist late Sharad Joshi's...
- 1/13/2010
- GlamSham
Bollywood filmmakers have time and again been inspired by Hollywood flicks and even best selling novels. But the recent spat between writer Chetan Bhagat and the team of 3 Idiots has led the makers of Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? to ensure that no such controversy is created around the release of their film.
Director Ashwni Dhir, whose Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge is inspired by satirist late Sharad Joshi’s ‘Tum Kab Jaaoge Atithi’, will be give credit to the author in the opening credits itself.
Ashwni confirms, “While penning down my film, I had read.
Director Ashwni Dhir, whose Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge is inspired by satirist late Sharad Joshi’s ‘Tum Kab Jaaoge Atithi’, will be give credit to the author in the opening credits itself.
Ashwni confirms, “While penning down my film, I had read.
- 1/13/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
The recent spat between Chetan Bhagat and Vidhu Vinod Chopra (that some people suspect was stage managed to get media mileage) has put the makers of Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge? on cautious mode.Director Ashwni Dhir, whose movie is inspired by satirist late Sharad Joshi.s Tum Kab Jaaoge Atithi, said he will be mentioning the author.s name in the opening credits itself. He confirms, .The position of credit has not been specified in the letter of consent. Though our team is yet to decide on the position of the creditline, I have no problems crediting Sharadji in the beginning. I.m also producing a serial on Sharadji.s works titled Lapataganj: Sharad Joshi Ki Kahaniyon Ka Pata. Here, I.ve included Sharadji.s name in the title. Giving due credit to an author adds credibility to my project..
- 1/11/2010
- Filmicafe
Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn recently visited the Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Rajasthan to seek blessings for his forthcoming movie Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge. The film's trailer and posters have hit the theatres December 25. Scheduled to release Feb 26, Atithi Tum Kab Jaaoge is based on noted satirist Sharad Joshi's short story. Co-produced by Warner Bros. Pictures India and Wide Frame Films, the laugh riot also stars Konkona Sen Sharma and Paresh Rawal. Directed by Ashwin Dhir, the film revolves around a middle class couple who have an unexpected guest at home. ...
- 1/4/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
New Delhi, Jan 4 (Ians) Bollywood actor Ajay Devgn recently visited the Ajmer Sharif Dargah in Rajasthan to seek blessings for his forthcoming movie ‘Atithi Tum Kab Jaoge’.
The film’s trailer and posters have hit the theatres Dec 25.
Scheduled to release Feb 26, ‘Atithi Tum Kab Jaaoge’ is based on noted satirist Sharad Joshi’s short story. Co-produced by Warner Bros. Pictures India and Wide Frame Films, the laugh riot also stars Konkona Sen Sharma and Paresh Rawal.
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The film’s trailer and posters have hit the theatres Dec 25.
Scheduled to release Feb 26, ‘Atithi Tum Kab Jaaoge’ is based on noted satirist Sharad Joshi’s short story. Co-produced by Warner Bros. Pictures India and Wide Frame Films, the laugh riot also stars Konkona Sen Sharma and Paresh Rawal.
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- 1/4/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Atithi Tum Kab Jaaoge? produced under the banner of Warner Bros. Pictures and Wide Frame Films production, has completed shooting. Starring Ajay Devgn, Konkona Sen Sharma and Paresh Rawal the film follows the story of a guest who comes to visit and stays and stays and stays.
Directed by Ashwni Dhir, the story is based on a short story by Late Sharad Joshi. About the film Denzil Dias, Deputy Managing Director (Theatrical), Warner Bros. Picture India said, "What interested us most was the originality of the script. Based on a short story by Sharad Joshi, it is a refreshing and humorous take on something we have always faced in our lives a guest that never leaves!"
With music by Pritam, lyrics by Irshad Kamil and choreography by Raju Khan and Ahmed Khan and along with that outstanding cast, the film certainly looks to be a very impressive production.
Ajay said in an interview,...
Directed by Ashwni Dhir, the story is based on a short story by Late Sharad Joshi. About the film Denzil Dias, Deputy Managing Director (Theatrical), Warner Bros. Picture India said, "What interested us most was the originality of the script. Based on a short story by Sharad Joshi, it is a refreshing and humorous take on something we have always faced in our lives a guest that never leaves!"
With music by Pritam, lyrics by Irshad Kamil and choreography by Raju Khan and Ahmed Khan and along with that outstanding cast, the film certainly looks to be a very impressive production.
Ajay said in an interview,...
- 12/24/2009
- Bollyspice
To avoid any last moment trouble that comes their way when the film is ready for release, the makers of Ajay Devgn starrer Atithi Tum Kab Jaaoge? have officially bought rights of the story on which it is originally based. Written by noted satirist Late Sharad Joshi, the story is titled 'Tum Kab Jaaoge Atithi' which can be found in Class IX textbook as a part of Cbse curriculum for Hindi. "Even though it's just a short story made of a few hundred words, we didn't want to take an...
- 11/27/2009
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Nov 26 (Ians) Ajay Devgan starrer ‘Atithi Tum Kab Jaaoge?’ is based on noted satirist Sharad Joshi’s short story. To avoid any copyright problem, the maker of the film has bought film rights of the story.
Joshi’s story is found in Class IX textbooks as a part of the Cbse Hindi curriculum.
‘Though it’s just a short story of a few hundred words, we didn’t want to take any chances. To avoid any controversy, we approached his daughter and bought rights for the story,’ Kumar Mangat,.
Joshi’s story is found in Class IX textbooks as a part of the Cbse Hindi curriculum.
‘Though it’s just a short story of a few hundred words, we didn’t want to take any chances. To avoid any controversy, we approached his daughter and bought rights for the story,’ Kumar Mangat,.
- 11/26/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Sab’s latest offering “Lapataganj” is inspired from the writings of Shri Sharad Joshi-who was an eminent Hindi satirist. The show premiers on Monday, 26th October and will be aired Monday-Thursday at 10.00 pm on Sab.
“Lapataganj” is a village in some part of India which has been long forgotten by the system. The protagonist Mukundi Lal Gupta stays in Lapataganj with his wife Indumati and son Chukandi. Forever smiling seems to have become a habit for him. Mishri Bua- the agony aunt of Lapatagunj lives with her pretty daughter Surili, who is dumb. Biji Pandey’s real name is Pappu Pandey.
“Lapataganj” is a village in some part of India which has been long forgotten by the system. The protagonist Mukundi Lal Gupta stays in Lapataganj with his wife Indumati and son Chukandi. Forever smiling seems to have become a habit for him. Mishri Bua- the agony aunt of Lapatagunj lives with her pretty daughter Surili, who is dumb. Biji Pandey’s real name is Pappu Pandey.
- 10/22/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Sab’s latest offering “Lapataganj” is inspired from the writings of Shri Sharad Joshi- who was an eminent Hindi satirist and produced by Ashwini Dheer fame ‘Office Office’.
Lapataganj is a small village in some part of India which has been long forgotten by the system. The protagonist Mukundi Lal Gupta (Rohitash Gour) stays in Lapataganj with his wife Indumati (Sucheta Khanna) and son Chukandi. Forever smiling seems to have become a habit for him. Mishri Bua (Shubhangi Gokhle)- the agony aunt of Lapataganj lives with her daughter Surili, who is dumb.
Another Character is of Biji.
Lapataganj is a small village in some part of India which has been long forgotten by the system. The protagonist Mukundi Lal Gupta (Rohitash Gour) stays in Lapataganj with his wife Indumati (Sucheta Khanna) and son Chukandi. Forever smiling seems to have become a habit for him. Mishri Bua (Shubhangi Gokhle)- the agony aunt of Lapataganj lives with her daughter Surili, who is dumb.
Another Character is of Biji.
- 10/21/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
Lapataganj … Sharad Joshi Ki Kahaniyon Ka Pata is the new series which is soon starting on Sab TV. The show is based in an imaginary small town called “Lapataganj” (means a lost place). It is a small town in some state of the country which has been long forgotten by the system.
The town struggles daily for basic facilities yet the people residing here are the happiest of the lot. The show captures the spirit of a common man to lead a happy life against all odds.
“The show will be airing from 26 October on the channel where as the timings are at 10:00pm from Monday to Thursday,”.
The town struggles daily for basic facilities yet the people residing here are the happiest of the lot. The show captures the spirit of a common man to lead a happy life against all odds.
“The show will be airing from 26 October on the channel where as the timings are at 10:00pm from Monday to Thursday,”.
- 10/7/2009
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
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