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From Vishal Bhardwaj’s Shakespearean trilogy Maqbool (based on Hamlet), Omkara (Othello) and Haider (Hamlet), Maqbool is the rawest, most honest and untarnished adaptation.

Maqbool transports us to a threshold of pain and redemption hitherto unknown to Hindi cinema. Because this is Shakespeare’s Macbeth trans-located to Mumbai’s underworld, and because Bhardwaj has selected a dream cast to portray his nightmarish world of crime and retribution, Maqbool takes its emotional content beyond any other film from the genre.

The writing on the wall is so clear, coherent, and redemptive that even Shakespeare would smile indulgently at the artistic liberties Bhardwaj has taken with the original text. Maqbool opens a whole new universe of passion- play, unexplored in the original text. Bhardwaj reveals the politics of lust and passion with a sure-handedness seldom witnessed in Hindi cinema.

Hence, the King from Shakespeare becomes a doddering, paunchy underworld kingpin, Abbaji (Pankaj Kapoor...

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International sales agent Incredible Film has secured global distribution rights to “Amsterdamned II,” the sequel to Dick Maas’ 1988 cult classic, “Amsterdamned.” Veteran Dutch actor Huub Stapel reprises his role as detective Eric Visser, who once pursued a serial killer through the Dutch canals three decades ago, as he is brought back from retirement by a revelation that shakes him to his core. In the sequel, also directed by Maas, Visser and fellow detective Tara Lee fight against an evil that threatens them and the city of Amsterdam.

The film is a coproduction from the Netherlands’ 2CFilm and Parachute Pictures and Belgium’s Potemkino. Production is set to begin later this year, with release scheduled for 2025, in time for the city of Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary.

Daniëlle Raaphorst, CEO of Incredible Film, said: “Three decades ago, the chilling horror ‘Amsterdamned’ gripped audiences around the world. Now, we are delighted to be representing the sequel.

The trailer unveils a nuanced narrative centred around two young boys growing up in a traditional Indian village, deeply rooted in rural values emphasizing divine intervention and religious faith. However, as the story progresses, their beliefs collide with universal truths.

Beyond questioning faith and unwavering divine belief, Bhagwan Bharose explores the complex issue of communal tension that has always been relevant across the globe. Shiladitya Bora fearlessly but empathetically tackles the sensitive subject through the minds of two innocent kids.

Notably, the performances of child actors Satendra Soni and Sparsh Suman shine, as they impeccably depict the innocence with which young minds accept or reject the dictates of adults, leading to confusion in the face of conflicting adult messaging. Veteran actor Vinay Pathak also makes a captivating appearance.

‘Bhagwan Bharose’ scripted by Sudhakar Nilmani Eklavya and Mohit Chauhan, is set for a theatrical release on October 13th. The film’s...

The trailer unveils a nuanced narrative centred around two young boys growing up in a traditional Indian village, deeply rooted in rural values emphasizing divine intervention and religious faith. However, as the story progresses, their beliefs collide with universal truths.

Beyond questioning faith and unwavering divine belief, Bhagwan Bharose explores the complex issue of communal tension that has always been relevant across the globe. Shiladitya Bora fearlessly but empathetically tackles the sensitive subject through the minds of two innocent kids.

Notably, the performances of child actors Satendra Soni and Sparsh Suman shine, as they impeccably depict the innocence with which young minds accept or reject the dictates of adults, leading to confusion in the face of conflicting adult messaging. Veteran actor Vinay Pathak also makes a captivating appearance.

‘Bhagwan Bharose’ scripted by Sudhakar Nilmani Eklavya and Mohit Chauhan, is set for a theatrical release on October 13th. The film’s...

Shiladitya Bora, the name behind production and distribution of some of the finest independent films, is set to make his directorial debut with ‘Bhagwan Bharose’. This feature film starring Satendra Soni, Sparsh Suman, Vinay Pathak, Masumeh Makhija, Shrikant Verma, Mahesh Sharma, Sawan Tank and Manurishi Chaddha in pivotal roles, is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 13.

‘Bhagwan Bharose’ is a thought-provoking narrative that deep dives into the lives of two young, impressionable children whose notions of faith are constantly questioned and reshaped as their small world expands to encompass their rapidly changing socio-political surroundings. The film’s poignant storytelling reflects the evolving landscape of their nation.

‘Bhagwan Bharose’ has already garnered critical acclaim, winning the prestigious award for Best Film at the UK Asian Film Festival. Notably, it served as the closing film for the festival’s 25th edition, marking its world premiere.

The film’s captivating poster was...

Shiladitya Bora, the name behind production and distribution of some of the finest independent films, is set to make his directorial debut with ‘Bhagwan Bharose’. This feature film starring Satendra Soni, Sparsh Suman, Vinay Pathak, Masumeh Makhija, Shrikant Verma, Mahesh Sharma, Sawan Tank and Manurishi Chaddha in pivotal roles, is scheduled for a theatrical release on October 13.

‘Bhagwan Bharose’ is a thought-provoking narrative that deep dives into the lives of two young, impressionable children whose notions of faith are constantly questioned and reshaped as their small world expands to encompass their rapidly changing socio-political surroundings. The film’s poignant storytelling reflects the evolving landscape of their nation.

‘Bhagwan Bharose’ has already garnered critical acclaim, winning the prestigious award for Best Film at the UK Asian Film Festival. Notably, it served as the closing film for the festival’s 25th edition, marking its world premiere.

The film’s captivating poster was...

Communal violence has been an issue all countries have been facing for centuries, which is, however, somewhat more intense in India still, where the clashes between the Hindus and the Muslims have resulted in a number of victims through the years. In “Bhagwan Bharose”, Shiladitya Bose tries to find out how the intolerance that leads to such incidents is born, by focusing on the lives of two kids in 1980's India.

“Bhagwan Bharose” review is part of the Submit Your Film Initiative

Bhola and Shambhu are two children living in rural India, in a small village. They get their teachings from Pandit-ji, a man who essentially explains the world through Hindu mythology, shaping up the kids in the village in that fashion. As they have no conception of any other alternative, the two never question what their teacher tells them. Things, however, begin to change, when Bhola's father returns to...

Gujarati star Malhar Thakar will be seen headlining the upcoming Gujarati film ‘Gulaam Chor’. The film is a comedy suspense drama, and marks the third collaboration between director Viral Shah and Malhar Thakar.

The film tells the story of 12 people who gather to gamble at a house party with Rs 12 crore. But at midnight the lights go out and the money disappears. No one has entered the house, no one has left. The money isn’t found in the house vicinity either. And most importantly, the heist took place when the cops were already present.

Talking about the film’s digital premiere, Malhar said, “I am very proud to be a part of the first ever Gujarati film to premiere directly on JioCinema! ‘Gulaam Chor’ is the first of its kind film with the biggest ensemble cast ever made in Gujarati. Director Viral and I, both are very excited to...

Exclusive: The UK Asian Film Festival has set Bollywood stalwarts Poonam Dhillon and Rajkummar Rao as special guests for its Closing Gala, which takes places May 14 at the BFI Southbank in London.

Dhillon and Rao will be among the high-profile names in conversation at the closing night event. The UK Asian Film Festival runs at venues across the UK from May 4 — 14. This year marks the festival’s 25th anniversary.

Dhillon, one of the most recognizable names in Indian cinema, has over 100 credits across Hindi, Telegu, Kannada, Marathi, Gujarati, and Punjabi-language pics such as Noorie, Trishul, Yeh Vaada Raha, and Sohni Mahiwal. Dhillon also has extensive television credits, with work on shows such as Andaz and Kitty Party. She is also widely credited with introducing the concept of mobile makeup vans to the Indian film industry and remains the only film fraternity member of Fcat, an appellate tribunal for films facing censorship in India.

Award-winning producer-turned-filmmaker Shiladitya Bora’s debut directorial feature ‘Bhagwan Bharose’ is set to make its world premiere at the prestigious UK Asian Film Festival. The film will be headlining the festival’s closing gala on May 13 at the historic Kiln Theatre in North West London. Co-Produced by Sri Lankan Auteur filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage along with Platoon One Films, Lighthouse Innoventures and Sri Sathya Sai Arts (K K Radhamohan), the Hindi film is a tender coming-of-age drama, based on a story by Sudhakar Neelmani.

The film features original music by cult Indian rock band Indian Ocean with lyrics by Sanjeev Sharma (Peepli Live).

“Bhagwan Bharose” tells the story of two impressionable kids struggling with their understanding of God and religion in 1990s India. The film takes audiences on an emotional journey as they witness the family’s struggle to hold on to their beliefs while facing challenges that threaten to tear them apart.

Exclusive: The UK Asian Film Festival celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, and today, Deadline can share the official lineup for the jubilee edition, running at venues across the UK from May 4 — 14.

The running theme for this year’s edition is ‘Celebrating Our Stories,’ which will see the festival screen a series of films that center on the British Asian experience. The festival will open with the UK Premiere of the Hindi-language pic Sanaa at BFI Southbank. The film follows the eponymous Sanaa, a 28-year-old financial advisor working in Mumbai, who discovers she is pregnant. Clear on her decision to terminate her pregnancy, the process of getting the abortion forces Sanaa to re-evaluate her life and if the choices she has been making have really been her own. Lead actor Radhika Madan (Pataakha) and director Sudhanshu Saria (Loev) will attend the screening.

The festival’s closing gala takes place on...

India’s Platoon One Films, co-producers of Berlin Film Festival Panorama strand title “Ghaath” (“Ambush”), has seven films in the works.

Four films are in advanced development. Police procedural “Bayan” by Bikas Mishra (“Chauranga”) was developed at Film Independent’s Global Media Makers program in Los Angeles and the film is supported by the International Film Festival Rotterdam’s Hubert Bals Fund.

Drama “Kadminche,” the feature directorial debut of Tushar Paranjape, writer of Berlin Crystal Bear winner “Killa,” has Rinku Rajguru (“Sairat”) attached to star. Action fantasy film “Don’t Sleep” will mark the Hindi-language debut of Arun Bose (Malayalam-language “Luca”). And Agrim Joshi and Debojit Das Purkayastha, creators of series “Candy” for Viacom18 streamer Voot Select, will make their feature directorial debut with psychological thriller “Influenzaa.”

Three films are currently in post-production. India-set Hindi-language social drama “Bhagwan Bharose” (“For Heaven’s Sake”) marks the directorial debut of Platoon One founder Shiladitya Bora.

Marathi-language Indian romance film “Toh, Ti ani Fuji” will start principal photography across across India and Japan from September.

The film, written by Irawati Karnik (“Anandi Gopal”) and to be directed by Mohit Takalkar (“Medium Spicy”), revolves around a passionate love affair that turns toxic due to a change in priorities, opposite personality traits and unfair demands. When the former couple unexpectedly meet in Japan seven years later, the relationship could be rekindled. Lalit Prabhakar and Mrinmayee Godbole, who starred together in 2017 blockbuster “Chi Va Chi Sau Ka,” have been paired again for this film.

The film is produced by Shiladitya Bora for Platoon One Films (Busan selection “Yours Truly”) and for Crazy Ants Production, Rakesh Varre, who previously produced “Evvarikee Cheppoddu” and has acted in “Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.”

Bora said: “The genesis of the film started with my stint at the Kyoto Filmmakers’ Lab in 2019, where I got...

Sanjay Gupta may not really be able to bring his own life story on the big screen for wider audience with everything seemingly over for Alibaug. Launched with much fanfare almost four years back, the film is completely on the backburner, so much so that even Gupta is unsure about any further progress on it. Says a close friend of Gupta, "The film was a prestigious venture for Gupta, since it meant a diversion from the action fare being churned by his production house. He was looking at venturing into different cinema and while The Great Indian Butterfly and Pankh came in a little later, Gupta wanted Alibaug as his first take on some slice-of-life films. He was very attached to Alibaug as he wrote the film and had designed it as a quickie." However, this was the time when tragedy struck. There was rift between Sanjay Gupta and Sanjay Dutt...