Bollywood heist comedy “Crew,” starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Tabu and Kriti Sanon, is a hit and producers Ektaa R Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor are looking at a sequel.
Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan (“Lootcase”) and written by hit “Veere Di Wedding” duo Nidhi Mehra and Mehul Suri, the film is produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and Anil Kapoor Films & Communication Network. It follows three flight attendants with a failing airline who get involved in gold smuggling to a fictitious Middle Eastern country in an operation that’ll save them and their unpaid colleagues financially. The cast also includes Trupti Khamkar (Sundance short “Nocturnal Burger”), Diljit Dosanjh (Netflix film “Amar Singh Chamkila”), Kapil Sharma (Busan title “Zwigato”), Rajesh Sharma (“NH6”), Saswata Chatterjee (“Kahaani”) and Kulbhushan Kharbanda (“Mirzapur”).
“Crew” released over the Easter weekend and, with an opening day worldwide gross of $2.5 million, became one of the highest female-led openers in the history of Hindi-language cinema.
Directed by Rajesh A Krishnan (“Lootcase”) and written by hit “Veere Di Wedding” duo Nidhi Mehra and Mehul Suri, the film is produced by Balaji Motion Pictures and Anil Kapoor Films & Communication Network. It follows three flight attendants with a failing airline who get involved in gold smuggling to a fictitious Middle Eastern country in an operation that’ll save them and their unpaid colleagues financially. The cast also includes Trupti Khamkar (Sundance short “Nocturnal Burger”), Diljit Dosanjh (Netflix film “Amar Singh Chamkila”), Kapil Sharma (Busan title “Zwigato”), Rajesh Sharma (“NH6”), Saswata Chatterjee (“Kahaani”) and Kulbhushan Kharbanda (“Mirzapur”).
“Crew” released over the Easter weekend and, with an opening day worldwide gross of $2.5 million, became one of the highest female-led openers in the history of Hindi-language cinema.
- 4/8/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The prestigious London Indian Film Festival is ready to once again showcase outstanding films in its Autumn programme. This extraordinary festival, running from 25th October to 4th November, will feature incredible films with many Indian and South Asian premieres, as well as classic movies and even a first web series preview. Plus, so much more!
The festival is expanding and bringing even more excellence with screenings and special events in 5 different locations, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, and Bradford.
Berlin
It starts in London with the European premiere of the fast-paced whodunnit espionage drama Berlin. From writer and director Atul Sabharwal, this compelling spy thriller stars Aparshakti Khurana (Jubilee) as a young sign language teacher lured into the dark world of espionage. Undercover security forces coerce him to interrogate a young deaf man, powerfully played by Ishwak Singh (Rocket Boys), accused of spying. Veteran actor Kabir Bedi also features in a commanding cameo.
The festival is expanding and bringing even more excellence with screenings and special events in 5 different locations, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, and Bradford.
Berlin
It starts in London with the European premiere of the fast-paced whodunnit espionage drama Berlin. From writer and director Atul Sabharwal, this compelling spy thriller stars Aparshakti Khurana (Jubilee) as a young sign language teacher lured into the dark world of espionage. Undercover security forces coerce him to interrogate a young deaf man, powerfully played by Ishwak Singh (Rocket Boys), accused of spying. Veteran actor Kabir Bedi also features in a commanding cameo.
- 10/8/2023
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
On Saturday, June 3, Husain, 66, passed on, leaving behind a legacy of memorable stage productions.
He is survived by his wife and creative partner, Viraat Talwar, whom he met when she was a student of Lady Shri Ram College and had come to audition for a play (‘Dangerous Liaison’), and their two sons.
If ‘The Fifty Day War’ narrated the Kargil story on a scale that had not been attempted by anyone with an original Indian script on an Indian stage, ‘The Legend of Ram’, which was staged on a smaller scale in 1994, became the gold standard for theatrical spectacles when it was relaunched in 2004.
The production of ‘The Legend of Ram’ involved 19 outdoor sets spread over three acres and a cast of 35 actors playing different characters drawn from the epic, and a 100-member technical crew. The last show was staged in front of the then President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, on...
He is survived by his wife and creative partner, Viraat Talwar, whom he met when she was a student of Lady Shri Ram College and had come to audition for a play (‘Dangerous Liaison’), and their two sons.
If ‘The Fifty Day War’ narrated the Kargil story on a scale that had not been attempted by anyone with an original Indian script on an Indian stage, ‘The Legend of Ram’, which was staged on a smaller scale in 1994, became the gold standard for theatrical spectacles when it was relaunched in 2004.
The production of ‘The Legend of Ram’ involved 19 outdoor sets spread over three acres and a cast of 35 actors playing different characters drawn from the epic, and a 100-member technical crew. The last show was staged in front of the then President, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, on...
- 6/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Freddy(Disney+Hotstar)
Starring Kartik Aaryan,Alaya F
Directed by Shashanka Ghosh
Spinechilling and a sleep-stealer, Freddy is to Kartik Aaryan’s career what The Joker was to Joaquin Phoenix. Both the actors bring out the darkest side of their personality to play characters who are tortured by their loneliness into doing things that perhaps normal human beings don’t.
Eerily credible, Freddy is a new universe of pain and vendetta for Kartik to explore. Providentially the plot charts a riveting destiny for the actor, giving him the opportunity to deep-dive into his psyche to explore emotions that he has never touched before. This is not only Kartik Aaryan’s most challenging part, it is also vivid proof of how deep he is willing to go into his subconscious for a complex role.
Layer after layer, Freddy peels off social niceties that define civil behaviour. Both Kartik and Alaya F...
Starring Kartik Aaryan,Alaya F
Directed by Shashanka Ghosh
Spinechilling and a sleep-stealer, Freddy is to Kartik Aaryan’s career what The Joker was to Joaquin Phoenix. Both the actors bring out the darkest side of their personality to play characters who are tortured by their loneliness into doing things that perhaps normal human beings don’t.
Eerily credible, Freddy is a new universe of pain and vendetta for Kartik to explore. Providentially the plot charts a riveting destiny for the actor, giving him the opportunity to deep-dive into his psyche to explore emotions that he has never touched before. This is not only Kartik Aaryan’s most challenging part, it is also vivid proof of how deep he is willing to go into his subconscious for a complex role.
Layer after layer, Freddy peels off social niceties that define civil behaviour. Both Kartik and Alaya F...
- 12/3/2022
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Actor Kartik Aaryan said that his character in the upcoming film ‘Freddy’ is not a simple linear one. He revealed that this is most complex character he has ever played.
‘Freddy’ is about the journey of Dr Freddy Ginwala, a shy, lonely and socially awkward person who loves playing with his miniature planes and the only friend he has is his pet turtle Hardy. Filled with unusual twists, turns and chaos of emotions, Freddy will keep the audiences at the edge of their seats.
Talking about the challenges of playing Freddy, Kartik said: “It is undoubtedly the most complex character I’ve ever played. Freddy is not a linear simple character, he is layered, he is unpredictable, he is dark but on the surface he looks calm and regular. It’s very difficult to play a character whose exterior reactions and interior thoughts collide and this really pushed me out...
‘Freddy’ is about the journey of Dr Freddy Ginwala, a shy, lonely and socially awkward person who loves playing with his miniature planes and the only friend he has is his pet turtle Hardy. Filled with unusual twists, turns and chaos of emotions, Freddy will keep the audiences at the edge of their seats.
Talking about the challenges of playing Freddy, Kartik said: “It is undoubtedly the most complex character I’ve ever played. Freddy is not a linear simple character, he is layered, he is unpredictable, he is dark but on the surface he looks calm and regular. It’s very difficult to play a character whose exterior reactions and interior thoughts collide and this really pushed me out...
- 11/30/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Bollywood actors Kartik Aaryan and Alaya F. will be seen appearing as celebrity guests on ‘Bigg Boss 16’ during the Weekend Ka Vaar episode hosted by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan. Apart from promoting their film ‘Freddy’ on the show, they will be having some interesting conversations with the host and the contestants.
Kartik and Alaya F. will be talking about Shashanka Ghosh’s directorial ‘Freddy’ which revolves around the on-screen character of Kartik. He is playing the role of a dentist, Dr Freddy Ginawala, who has a complex personality. He looks shy but soon turns into a killer. From love becoming an obsession to a person who is looking so innocent, killing people, the romantic thriller has a number of twists and turns.
The Golden Boys Sunny Nanasaheb Waghchoure and Sanjay Gujar, have already entered the Bigg Boss house and the housemates had the opportunity to reclaim their prize money of Rs 25 lakh.
Kartik and Alaya F. will be talking about Shashanka Ghosh’s directorial ‘Freddy’ which revolves around the on-screen character of Kartik. He is playing the role of a dentist, Dr Freddy Ginawala, who has a complex personality. He looks shy but soon turns into a killer. From love becoming an obsession to a person who is looking so innocent, killing people, the romantic thriller has a number of twists and turns.
The Golden Boys Sunny Nanasaheb Waghchoure and Sanjay Gujar, have already entered the Bigg Boss house and the housemates had the opportunity to reclaim their prize money of Rs 25 lakh.
- 11/30/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan, who is gearing up for his streaming movie ‘Freddy’, has called his titular character in the film a twisted person much like the twist in the plot of the film. On Saturday, the actor took to his Instagram to share a video asset of the film which describes how this particular role is a departure from Kartik’s earlier roles of a quintessential Bollywood hero with shades of romance and humour.
He wrote in the caption, “Freddy ‘alag’ hai… Twisted sa (Freddy is different).”
The film, directed by Shashanka Ghosh, tells the story of a dentist named Freddy Ginwal, who is a lonely and shy person during the day but has a dark side to his personality as the night progresses.
The lines between love and obsession blur in the film’s narrative which is packed with unpredictable twists and sharp turns.
The film is set...
He wrote in the caption, “Freddy ‘alag’ hai… Twisted sa (Freddy is different).”
The film, directed by Shashanka Ghosh, tells the story of a dentist named Freddy Ginwal, who is a lonely and shy person during the day but has a dark side to his personality as the night progresses.
The lines between love and obsession blur in the film’s narrative which is packed with unpredictable twists and sharp turns.
The film is set...
- 11/26/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Actor Kartik Aaryan said that he got disturbing nights because of his upcoming film ‘Freddy’ but he adds that it was important to be focused on the bigger picture and tried to curtail his regular activities while shooting for the movie.
Kartik, who will be seen in the very intense character of ‘Freddy’, opened up about his preparation for the character.
“I literally dwelled in the world of Freddy while shooting the film. It was important for me to remain in that headspace and go to the set and perform. I got disturbing nights because of ‘Freddy’ but it was important to be focused on the bigger picture and tried to curtail my regular activities while shooting Freddy so that I could focus on the film and the character.”
“Post the wrap, I connected with my friends and family who keep me grounded and that helped me return to reality and normalcy again,...
Kartik, who will be seen in the very intense character of ‘Freddy’, opened up about his preparation for the character.
“I literally dwelled in the world of Freddy while shooting the film. It was important for me to remain in that headspace and go to the set and perform. I got disturbing nights because of ‘Freddy’ but it was important to be focused on the bigger picture and tried to curtail my regular activities while shooting Freddy so that I could focus on the film and the character.”
“Post the wrap, I connected with my friends and family who keep me grounded and that helped me return to reality and normalcy again,...
- 11/26/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Actress Alaya F, who is all set for her next ‘Freddy’, has talked about how there is no end to creative explorations when it comes to acting.
Alaya said: “My favourite part about the job is that you get to experiment with so many different genres, so many different characters and so many different types of storytelling.”
She added: “I have shot three films since my first and each one is very different than the other, so I’m really excited for the audience to see me really push myself with each project.”
“My journey in the industry hasn’t been a very conventional one, so why should my film choices be conventional? I want to keep surprising people, and I really hope I can do justice to all the opportunities I’ve been given since Jawaani Jaaneman.”
Kartik Aaryan’s most awaited ‘Freddy’ is about the journey of Dr.
Alaya said: “My favourite part about the job is that you get to experiment with so many different genres, so many different characters and so many different types of storytelling.”
She added: “I have shot three films since my first and each one is very different than the other, so I’m really excited for the audience to see me really push myself with each project.”
“My journey in the industry hasn’t been a very conventional one, so why should my film choices be conventional? I want to keep surprising people, and I really hope I can do justice to all the opportunities I’ve been given since Jawaani Jaaneman.”
Kartik Aaryan’s most awaited ‘Freddy’ is about the journey of Dr.
- 11/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Kartik Aaryan has shared how he takes up a role when he starts working on a new film. He says soak in the vision his director has for the character.
Sharing about his inspiration to play Freddy, Kartik said: “As an actor, I like to approach a role with a clean slate and a fresh perspective. I really soak in the vision my director has for the character; so I didn’t have to model my role in Freddy on any other fictional character.”
“However, I did watch a lot of thrillers and I did study and observe dentists at work, the rest was me bringing the character Shashanka Ghosh had in mind, to life.”
‘Freddy’ is about the journey of Dr. Freddy Ginwala, a shy, lonely and socially awkward person who loves playing with his miniature planes and the only friend he has is his pet turtle ‘Hardy’.
Disney+ Hotstar...
Sharing about his inspiration to play Freddy, Kartik said: “As an actor, I like to approach a role with a clean slate and a fresh perspective. I really soak in the vision my director has for the character; so I didn’t have to model my role in Freddy on any other fictional character.”
“However, I did watch a lot of thrillers and I did study and observe dentists at work, the rest was me bringing the character Shashanka Ghosh had in mind, to life.”
‘Freddy’ is about the journey of Dr. Freddy Ginwala, a shy, lonely and socially awkward person who loves playing with his miniature planes and the only friend he has is his pet turtle ‘Hardy’.
Disney+ Hotstar...
- 11/24/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Actress Alaya F, who will be seen opposite Kartik Aaryan in the upcoming streaming movie ‘Freddy’, didn’t get time to prepare for her role in the movie owing to a tight-rope of a schedule.
The actress was shooting for a project in Chandigarh which got extended. Hence, she didn’t have enough time at her disposal as she was on the sets of ‘Freddy’ the very next day after the shoot wrapping up in Chandigarh.
Elaborating on the same, the actress said: “Usually, I’m a very preparation-heavy actor. I find a lot of comfort in preparation. But for ‘Freddy’, it was completely different. I was shooting for another film in Chandigarh at the time and that schedule got extended. So, as soon as I wrapped that shoot and came back to Bombay, I was on the sets of ‘Freddy’ the very next day. There was zero time in between.
The actress was shooting for a project in Chandigarh which got extended. Hence, she didn’t have enough time at her disposal as she was on the sets of ‘Freddy’ the very next day after the shoot wrapping up in Chandigarh.
Elaborating on the same, the actress said: “Usually, I’m a very preparation-heavy actor. I find a lot of comfort in preparation. But for ‘Freddy’, it was completely different. I was shooting for another film in Chandigarh at the time and that schedule got extended. So, as soon as I wrapped that shoot and came back to Bombay, I was on the sets of ‘Freddy’ the very next day. There was zero time in between.
- 11/18/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
For Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan, working in his upcoming streaming movie ‘Freddy’ came with a lot of self-exploration as he got to toy around with a different side of himself. In his opinion, the titular character is not a conventional Bollywood hero but someone with dark undertones.
The film is about the journey of Dr. Freddy Ginwala (played by Kartik), who is a shy, lonely and socially awkward person who loves playing with his miniature planes, the only friend he has is his pet turtle ‘Hardy’.
Giving a sneak peek of his character, Aaryan said: “The character is dark – he is not your conventional Bollywood hero. You wouldn’t consider him a hero at all. My character in Freddy helped me explore a different side of my craft and encouraged me to challenge my abilities at every step as an actor.”
Sharing his excitement about being part of the film,...
The film is about the journey of Dr. Freddy Ginwala (played by Kartik), who is a shy, lonely and socially awkward person who loves playing with his miniature planes, the only friend he has is his pet turtle ‘Hardy’.
Giving a sneak peek of his character, Aaryan said: “The character is dark – he is not your conventional Bollywood hero. You wouldn’t consider him a hero at all. My character in Freddy helped me explore a different side of my craft and encouraged me to challenge my abilities at every step as an actor.”
Sharing his excitement about being part of the film,...
- 11/17/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Kartik Aaryan has already created a talk about his character when the trailer of his upcoming Shashanka Ghosh directorial ‘Freddy’ was released. His never-seen-before character is mind-boggling and has garnered a lot of attention. After delivering the biggest track of the year with his electrifying dance moves he’s come back with yet another chart buster – “Kaala Jaadu”. It is an addictive, smooth and orchestral soundtrack featuring Kartik Aaryan with the euphoric voice of Arijit Singh & Nikhita Gandhi, music by Pritam, and lyrics by Irshad Kamil.
Talking about the song, Arijit Singh said, “The music is something that attracted me the most when Pritam made me hear the tune. Once I heard it, I was hooked and addicted to it. Kartik has done a beautiful job in the video with his dance and expressions.”
Pritam – the Music Composer of Kaala Jaadu says, “When Jayu (Jay Shewakramani) showed me the movie...
Talking about the song, Arijit Singh said, “The music is something that attracted me the most when Pritam made me hear the tune. Once I heard it, I was hooked and addicted to it. Kartik has done a beautiful job in the video with his dance and expressions.”
Pritam – the Music Composer of Kaala Jaadu says, “When Jayu (Jay Shewakramani) showed me the movie...
- 11/14/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
For Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan, who is currently gearing up for the release of his upcoming streaming movie ‘Freddy’, the titular character, was quite difficult to pull off because of the complex nature of the film’s script. The actor admitted that the role gave him the opportunity to explore his dark side.
The film’s trailer was unveiled on Monday, and promises a taut thriller. It opens up with a close-up shot of setting up a vinyl record as Kartik’s titular character paints a toy aeroplane. Freddy is then shown to be a dentist attending a patient in his clinic.
The trailer, which is a little over a minute in length, then makes the viewer acquainted with the titular character and his traits before showing a dead body being dragged in the bushes by a silhouette. Soon, the happy and pleasant character of Freddy reveals his sinister side...
The film’s trailer was unveiled on Monday, and promises a taut thriller. It opens up with a close-up shot of setting up a vinyl record as Kartik’s titular character paints a toy aeroplane. Freddy is then shown to be a dentist attending a patient in his clinic.
The trailer, which is a little over a minute in length, then makes the viewer acquainted with the titular character and his traits before showing a dead body being dragged in the bushes by a silhouette. Soon, the happy and pleasant character of Freddy reveals his sinister side...
- 11/7/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The Kartik Aaryan-starrer ‘Freddy’ is taking the direct-to-digital route. The film, which also stars Alaya F, is an edge-of-the-seat thriller and will show Kartik in a never seen before avatar. The film will soon drop on Ott platform Disney+ Hotstar.
Kartik said: “I feel fortunate to be a part of Freddy, the story of the film is something that I haven’t explored before. It has allowed me to experiment with my craft and explore a new territory.”
The film has been produced by Balaji Telefilms and Northern Lights Films, directed by Shashanka Ghosh.
Gaurav Banerjee, Head, Content, Disney+ Hotstar & HSM Entertainment Network, Disney Star, said: “It is now time to welcome the hottest new Bollywood superstar, Kartik Aaryan to Disney+ Hotstar!! Post Kartik’s last blockbuster, Freddy, his next release is a thriller, which comes directly on Disney+ Hotstar.”...
Kartik said: “I feel fortunate to be a part of Freddy, the story of the film is something that I haven’t explored before. It has allowed me to experiment with my craft and explore a new territory.”
The film has been produced by Balaji Telefilms and Northern Lights Films, directed by Shashanka Ghosh.
Gaurav Banerjee, Head, Content, Disney+ Hotstar & HSM Entertainment Network, Disney Star, said: “It is now time to welcome the hottest new Bollywood superstar, Kartik Aaryan to Disney+ Hotstar!! Post Kartik’s last blockbuster, Freddy, his next release is a thriller, which comes directly on Disney+ Hotstar.”...
- 10/27/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
To call Plan A Plan B a cliched rom-com would be praise that it does not deserve. You’re really perplexed as to how the director of Veere Di Wedding and Khoobsurat, Shashanka Ghosh, delivers of a film like this. And therein lies the truth. As much as the director is the captain of the ship, if the written material has no potential, the film is a non-starter. If only Plan A Plan B had been a non-starter!
Plan A Plan B is a lazy love story between a divorce lawyer and a psychologist-turned-matchmaker (don’t ask!). She counsels her couples into believing they’re a perfect match for each other through touchy-feely methods and he saves damsels in distress from unhappy marriages. And we’re meant to believe this is a match made in heaven.
Along with the lazy chemistry-less love story, you’re subjected to sexual innuendos more fitting for a Masti reboot,...
Plan A Plan B is a lazy love story between a divorce lawyer and a psychologist-turned-matchmaker (don’t ask!). She counsels her couples into believing they’re a perfect match for each other through touchy-feely methods and he saves damsels in distress from unhappy marriages. And we’re meant to believe this is a match made in heaven.
Along with the lazy chemistry-less love story, you’re subjected to sexual innuendos more fitting for a Masti reboot,...
- 10/8/2022
- by Prathna Tiwari
- Bollyspice
The makers of ‘Plan A Plan B’ featuring Riteish Deshmukh and Tamannaah Bhatia dropped the teaser of the upcoming romantic comedy, giving a sneak-peek into a fun-filled watch it is going to be.
Riteish shared: “It has been a wonderful experience working on this film – and I am truly excited for my film debut on Netflix across 190 countries. Opposites, coming together – always make for a fun watch and we hope the audience enjoys the movie as much as we enjoyed making it!”
The teaser gives a glimpse into two incompatible worlds, one of a match-maker and one of a divorce attorney. What’s to be seen is what happens when these two worlds collide and when the match-maker and divorce-attorney fall in love.
This teaser was released at Netflix’s first ever films showcase, Films Day: Ab Har Din Filmy. Riteish, Poonam Dhillon and Shashanka Ghosh came together at the...
Riteish shared: “It has been a wonderful experience working on this film – and I am truly excited for my film debut on Netflix across 190 countries. Opposites, coming together – always make for a fun watch and we hope the audience enjoys the movie as much as we enjoyed making it!”
The teaser gives a glimpse into two incompatible worlds, one of a match-maker and one of a divorce attorney. What’s to be seen is what happens when these two worlds collide and when the match-maker and divorce-attorney fall in love.
This teaser was released at Netflix’s first ever films showcase, Films Day: Ab Har Din Filmy. Riteish, Poonam Dhillon and Shashanka Ghosh came together at the...
- 8/30/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Netflix India’s Vice-President (Content) Monika Shergill has said five Indian titles have featured on Netflix’s global top 10 lists so far this year. Viewership of Indian films on the streaming service has gone up by 50 per cent from last year, reports ‘Variety’.
Hits for the service include Alia Bhatt’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, pan-India blockbuster ‘Rrr’ and ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’, starring Kartik Aaryan and Tabu.
Shergill also pointed out in an interview with ‘Variety’, coinciding with the streamer’s Films Day on Monday, that Indian movies featured in the Netflix non-English charts for 31 of the last 34 weeks.
Another hit Alia film has been ‘Darlings’, whose story revolving around domestic abuse, which debuted as the biggest non-English language original film opener for the service worldwide. The movie, co-produced by Alia with Red Chillies Entertainment, also features powerful performances by Shefali Shah and Vijay Verma.
Other titles showcased during Films Day included:...
Hits for the service include Alia Bhatt’s ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’, pan-India blockbuster ‘Rrr’ and ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’, starring Kartik Aaryan and Tabu.
Shergill also pointed out in an interview with ‘Variety’, coinciding with the streamer’s Films Day on Monday, that Indian movies featured in the Netflix non-English charts for 31 of the last 34 weeks.
Another hit Alia film has been ‘Darlings’, whose story revolving around domestic abuse, which debuted as the biggest non-English language original film opener for the service worldwide. The movie, co-produced by Alia with Red Chillies Entertainment, also features powerful performances by Shefali Shah and Vijay Verma.
Other titles showcased during Films Day included:...
- 8/29/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Netflix has expanded existing partnerships in India and forged new ones with several of the country’s leading production houses.
They include T-Series, Red Chillies Entertainment, Pooja Entertainment, Viacom 18 Studios, Luv Films, Reliance Entertainment, RSVP Movies, Benaras Media Works, Maddock Films, Junglee Pictures, Balaji Telefilms and Matchbox Shots.
Monika Shergill, VP, content, Netflix India, says: “With some studios, we have a partnership to bring more of their films on the service, like T series – we’ve been doing so many films with them – Pooja Entertainment, RSVP, Red Chillies, they’ve been long standing partners. But across the board, we are working with many.”
Shergill spoke with Variety on Monday, a day Netflix celebrated in India as Films Day, with a showcase of previously announced titles. “Where we are coming from, is to keep broadening the service, to keep increasing access, to keep reaching newer and newer audiences. And that is...
They include T-Series, Red Chillies Entertainment, Pooja Entertainment, Viacom 18 Studios, Luv Films, Reliance Entertainment, RSVP Movies, Benaras Media Works, Maddock Films, Junglee Pictures, Balaji Telefilms and Matchbox Shots.
Monika Shergill, VP, content, Netflix India, says: “With some studios, we have a partnership to bring more of their films on the service, like T series – we’ve been doing so many films with them – Pooja Entertainment, RSVP, Red Chillies, they’ve been long standing partners. But across the board, we are working with many.”
Shergill spoke with Variety on Monday, a day Netflix celebrated in India as Films Day, with a showcase of previously announced titles. “Where we are coming from, is to keep broadening the service, to keep increasing access, to keep reaching newer and newer audiences. And that is...
- 8/29/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Actor Kartik Aaryan, who celebrated Indias 75th Independence Day, is now back on the sets of ‘Shehzada’. Kartik took to Instagram Stories, where he shared a picture of himself sitting in front of a mirror in his vanity van. A black cup and some make-up products are kept in front of him.
The 31-year-old star captioned the picture: “Chhutti khatam kaam shuru #Shehzada.”
‘Shehzada’, which is directed by Rohit Dhawan, also stars Kriti Sanon. It is the Hindi remake of the blockbuster hit ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’ starring Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde and Tabu.
‘Shehzada’ will mark Kartik and Kriti’s second collaboration after the on-screen couple worked together in ‘Luka Chuppi’, another hit film in 2019.
Besides ‘Shehzada’, Kartik also has ‘Freddy’. The film being directed by Shashanka Ghosh will also star Alaya F in the lead.
On India’s 75th Independence Day, Kartik spent the entire day with officers of the Indian Navy.
The 31-year-old star captioned the picture: “Chhutti khatam kaam shuru #Shehzada.”
‘Shehzada’, which is directed by Rohit Dhawan, also stars Kriti Sanon. It is the Hindi remake of the blockbuster hit ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo’ starring Allu Arjun, Pooja Hegde and Tabu.
‘Shehzada’ will mark Kartik and Kriti’s second collaboration after the on-screen couple worked together in ‘Luka Chuppi’, another hit film in 2019.
Besides ‘Shehzada’, Kartik also has ‘Freddy’. The film being directed by Shashanka Ghosh will also star Alaya F in the lead.
On India’s 75th Independence Day, Kartik spent the entire day with officers of the Indian Navy.
- 8/17/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The stupendous success of “Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2” has cemented the position of popular Indian actor Kartik Aaryan in Bollywood’s A-list.
In the horror-comedy film, a standalone sequel to “Bhool Bhulaiyaa” (2007), circumstances make Aaryan’s character pretend to be a psychic and he is tasked with exorcising a malevolent spirit (Tabu) from a deserted mansion. Produced by T-Series Films (“Anek”) and Cine1 Studios (“Kabir Singh”), the film released worldwide on May 20. At that time, Bollywood, which makes films in the Hindi language, was reeling from a wave of flops, with only the Hindi-dubbed versions of Telugu-language film “Rrr” and Kannada-language film “K.G.F: Chapter 2” attracting audiences.
“Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2,” made in the Hindi language, grossed 34 million, making it the second highest grosser in the language for 2022 after “The Kashmir Files,” which collected 45 million. The film subsequently began streaming on Netflix where it is currently No. 3 in the global non-English film charts.
In the horror-comedy film, a standalone sequel to “Bhool Bhulaiyaa” (2007), circumstances make Aaryan’s character pretend to be a psychic and he is tasked with exorcising a malevolent spirit (Tabu) from a deserted mansion. Produced by T-Series Films (“Anek”) and Cine1 Studios (“Kabir Singh”), the film released worldwide on May 20. At that time, Bollywood, which makes films in the Hindi language, was reeling from a wave of flops, with only the Hindi-dubbed versions of Telugu-language film “Rrr” and Kannada-language film “K.G.F: Chapter 2” attracting audiences.
“Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2,” made in the Hindi language, grossed 34 million, making it the second highest grosser in the language for 2022 after “The Kashmir Files,” which collected 45 million. The film subsequently began streaming on Netflix where it is currently No. 3 in the global non-English film charts.
- 7/8/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Rightly hailed as the biggest female superstar in the country today, Kareena Kapoor Khan has never failed to charm us with her talent and to-die for looks. The versatile movie star has delivered various hits throughout her two decade long career and been at every top filmmaker's wishlist.
A thorough multi-tasker, Kareena worked throughout both her pregnancies and soon after delivering her boys too. Post her first pregnancy, Bebo had immediately gone back to the sets and shot for her critically acclaimed film 'Veere Di Wedding', which also turned out to be one of her finest performances till date.
Portraying the role of Kalindi Puri, Bebo is shown as a strong, independent woman who majorly confides in her three best friends for all things in her life. Shown to be committed phobic in the film, Kareena's character is honest about the issues, but still tries to come around...
A thorough multi-tasker, Kareena worked throughout both her pregnancies and soon after delivering her boys too. Post her first pregnancy, Bebo had immediately gone back to the sets and shot for her critically acclaimed film 'Veere Di Wedding', which also turned out to be one of her finest performances till date.
Portraying the role of Kalindi Puri, Bebo is shown as a strong, independent woman who majorly confides in her three best friends for all things in her life. Shown to be committed phobic in the film, Kareena's character is honest about the issues, but still tries to come around...
- 6/1/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Ali Fazal is an affable actor. He brings a certain charm, reminiscent of Shashi Kapoor, into all his roles. But how much charm can you bring into a cheerless sullen role of a man who suffers from a serious social disorder which prevents him from stepping out of his home? And then you have Jim Sarbh as your best friend. Why would you want to go out?
The last time I heard about someone staying home indefinitely, it happened to Parveen Babi and she was declared schizophrenic. In "House Arrest" they have a fancy Japanese term for Ali's character's clinical condition. They call it hikikomori.
Very impressive. If only the scriptwriters had not stopped being creative after finding a fancy designer-disease for the protagonist. The crux of the film is so vapid and the narrative assembled with such haphazardness I wondered if Netflix wants to portray India as a country...
The last time I heard about someone staying home indefinitely, it happened to Parveen Babi and she was declared schizophrenic. In "House Arrest" they have a fancy Japanese term for Ali's character's clinical condition. They call it hikikomori.
Very impressive. If only the scriptwriters had not stopped being creative after finding a fancy designer-disease for the protagonist. The crux of the film is so vapid and the narrative assembled with such haphazardness I wondered if Netflix wants to portray India as a country...
- 11/16/2019
- GlamSham
Ali Fazal and Shriya Pilgaonkar's "House Arrest" will release on Netflix on November 15.
Also featuring Jim Sarbh and Barkha Singh, "House Arrest" brings to life the concept of Jomo (Joy Of Missing Out).
"House Arrest" is jointly directed by Shashanka Ghosh and Samit Basu. The film is produced by Trilok Malhotra and Kr Harish of India Stories Media and Entertainment Private Ltd.
It is the story of a man -- trapped in his own fears -- who locks himself at home, only to find that while he can restrict his interaction with the world, he can't keep the world from entering his domain.
Ali feels "House Arrest" has a fantastic script.
"It's witty, very fresh and for me, selfishly, the character is very arched and layered. So it was a fun time on sets to play this part. Even though it is a comedy, it is complex and I...
Also featuring Jim Sarbh and Barkha Singh, "House Arrest" brings to life the concept of Jomo (Joy Of Missing Out).
"House Arrest" is jointly directed by Shashanka Ghosh and Samit Basu. The film is produced by Trilok Malhotra and Kr Harish of India Stories Media and Entertainment Private Ltd.
It is the story of a man -- trapped in his own fears -- who locks himself at home, only to find that while he can restrict his interaction with the world, he can't keep the world from entering his domain.
Ali feels "House Arrest" has a fantastic script.
"It's witty, very fresh and for me, selfishly, the character is very arched and layered. So it was a fun time on sets to play this part. Even though it is a comedy, it is complex and I...
- 10/15/2019
- GlamSham
Actor Ali Fazal, who is gearing up for the second season of the web series "Mirzapur" and a web film, says content on digital platforms is taking showbiz by storm.
"Digital platforms, needless to say, are taking the content industry by a storm. There's so much happening and so much new promising content. Internationally, there's an abundance of such platforms and content which is now competing with films neck-to-neck at several levels," Ali said in a statement.
Apart from Amazon Prime Video's "Mirzapur 2", Ali has been signed on by another digital platform, this time for an original film. Directed by Samit Basu and Shashanka Ghosh, the said film is a comedy of sorts of a man stuck in fears locking himself in his house for months.
He said: "In India, with the boom of internet and mobile phones, we are steering towards greater content being produced digitally and I'm happy...
"Digital platforms, needless to say, are taking the content industry by a storm. There's so much happening and so much new promising content. Internationally, there's an abundance of such platforms and content which is now competing with films neck-to-neck at several levels," Ali said in a statement.
Apart from Amazon Prime Video's "Mirzapur 2", Ali has been signed on by another digital platform, this time for an original film. Directed by Samit Basu and Shashanka Ghosh, the said film is a comedy of sorts of a man stuck in fears locking himself in his house for months.
He said: "In India, with the boom of internet and mobile phones, we are steering towards greater content being produced digitally and I'm happy...
- 6/21/2019
- GlamSham
As Veere Di Wedding completed a year since its release on Saturday, actress Sonam Kapoor Ahuja lauded the film's producer and her sister Rhea Kapoor for "breaking the glass ceiling" with a film reflecting girl power.
Directed by Shashanka Ghosh, Veere Di Wedding also features Kareena Kapoor Khan, Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania. The movie performed well at the box office, and was lauded for bringing a woman-led narrative on the big screen.
Sonam? took to?Instagram where she?wrote: "I've made life long friendships with these amazing women. Love you my Veeres. Also Rhea, you broke the glass ceiling with a *******?hammer unapologetically. I love you and I'm so proud of you."
"Thank you Ekta Kapoor for being such a girl boss, you are an inspiration. Shashanka, you always bring out the bestest in me."
Sonam said she is looking forward to work with the girl gang again.
Rhea...
Directed by Shashanka Ghosh, Veere Di Wedding also features Kareena Kapoor Khan, Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania. The movie performed well at the box office, and was lauded for bringing a woman-led narrative on the big screen.
Sonam? took to?Instagram where she?wrote: "I've made life long friendships with these amazing women. Love you my Veeres. Also Rhea, you broke the glass ceiling with a *******?hammer unapologetically. I love you and I'm so proud of you."
"Thank you Ekta Kapoor for being such a girl boss, you are an inspiration. Shashanka, you always bring out the bestest in me."
Sonam said she is looking forward to work with the girl gang again.
Rhea...
- 6/1/2019
- GlamSham
After working together in "Mirzapur", actors Ali Fazal and Shriya Pilgaonkar are working together in a Netflix film titled House Arrest. Ali says he shares a natural comfort working with Shriya.
"House Arrest" is helmed by Shashanka Ghosh, and also directed by Samit Basu. It was recently shot in Delhi
The film circles around Ali's character and is a situational comedy of sorts.
On the project, Ali said in a statement: "House Arrest is a fantastic script. It's witty, very fresh and for me, selfishly, the character is very arched and layered."
"So it was a fun time on sets to play this part. Even though it is a comedy, it is complex and I got to go on set everyday and do something new and fresh even though it was all one place."
Working with Shriya added more fun to the project for Ali.
"Working the second time with...
"House Arrest" is helmed by Shashanka Ghosh, and also directed by Samit Basu. It was recently shot in Delhi
The film circles around Ali's character and is a situational comedy of sorts.
On the project, Ali said in a statement: "House Arrest is a fantastic script. It's witty, very fresh and for me, selfishly, the character is very arched and layered."
"So it was a fun time on sets to play this part. Even though it is a comedy, it is complex and I got to go on set everyday and do something new and fresh even though it was all one place."
Working with Shriya added more fun to the project for Ali.
"Working the second time with...
- 5/16/2019
- GlamSham
Taking the digital revolution to a new high, the global streaming giant Netflix has added more muscle to its Indian arm by announcing these 10 original films spanning genres that involves Bollywood A?list artistes and technicians.
Beginning with Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment, which will produce Class Of 83 to be helmed by writer director Atul Sabharwal (Aurangzeb). The movie revolves around a righteous policeman and his complexities. Apart from Class Of 83, Red Chillies will also honour its previous commitment to produce the spy thriller series Bard Of Blood for Netflix.
In a very interesting development, Ghost Stories will see the rare reunion of Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee and Anurag Kashyap after Lust Stories. Ronnie Screwvala?s banner RSVP will produce Ghost Stories.
Khosla Ka Ghosla!, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! fame Dibakar Banerjee will also be directing and producing a movie by the name Freedom, Netflix has...
Beginning with Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment, which will produce Class Of 83 to be helmed by writer director Atul Sabharwal (Aurangzeb). The movie revolves around a righteous policeman and his complexities. Apart from Class Of 83, Red Chillies will also honour its previous commitment to produce the spy thriller series Bard Of Blood for Netflix.
In a very interesting development, Ghost Stories will see the rare reunion of Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee and Anurag Kashyap after Lust Stories. Ronnie Screwvala?s banner RSVP will produce Ghost Stories.
Khosla Ka Ghosla!, Oye Lucky! Lucky Oye! fame Dibakar Banerjee will also be directing and producing a movie by the name Freedom, Netflix has...
- 4/16/2019
- GlamSham
Netflix has commissioned ten new original films in India.
The streaming giant will be working with big local directors and producers including Anurag Kashyap (Gangs of Wasseypur) and Ronnie Screwvala (Chennai Express). Genres of the new commissions include drama, sci-fi, thriller, horror, comedy and romance. Scroll down for the list of projects.
By the end of 2020, a total of 15 new original Indian films, including previously announced titles such as Music Teacher, Cobalt Blue, Chopsticks, Upstarts and Bulbul, will be available on the service.
“When Netflix launched in India, we changed the way Indian audiences enjoy their films,” said Srishti Behl Arya, Director – International Original Film, India, Netflix. “Given our diversity, history and culture, India is home to powerful stories waiting to be told to audiences around the world. The depth of talent and vision of our creators is enabling us to create films our members will love. We want to...
The streaming giant will be working with big local directors and producers including Anurag Kashyap (Gangs of Wasseypur) and Ronnie Screwvala (Chennai Express). Genres of the new commissions include drama, sci-fi, thriller, horror, comedy and romance. Scroll down for the list of projects.
By the end of 2020, a total of 15 new original Indian films, including previously announced titles such as Music Teacher, Cobalt Blue, Chopsticks, Upstarts and Bulbul, will be available on the service.
“When Netflix launched in India, we changed the way Indian audiences enjoy their films,” said Srishti Behl Arya, Director – International Original Film, India, Netflix. “Given our diversity, history and culture, India is home to powerful stories waiting to be told to audiences around the world. The depth of talent and vision of our creators is enabling us to create films our members will love. We want to...
- 4/15/2019
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
The Indian film industry has historically been a male-dominated one, but the winds of change are blowing across the country, albeit slowly.
Better-served than the rest of the country is the Mumbai-based Hindi-language industry, where there are several active female filmmakers including Zoya Akhtar (“Gully Boy”), Reema Kagti (“Gold”), Leena Yadav (“Rajma Chawal”), Gauri Shinde (“Dear Zindagi”), Meghna Gulzar (“Raazi”), Shonali Bose (“Margarita With a Straw”), Farah Khan (“Om Shanti Om”) and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari (“Bareilly ki Barfi”), to name just a few.
“The new generation of young women directors is now making ad films, web series, corporate films, short fiction, documentaries and feature films, so it’s getting to be quite a level playing field,” says Priya Krishnaswamy, who works in Mumbai. Her Tamil Nadu set Tamil-language film “Baaram” is making the rounds at festivals.
Mumbai-based Yadav recalls being amused when a potential second assistant director thought working for...
Better-served than the rest of the country is the Mumbai-based Hindi-language industry, where there are several active female filmmakers including Zoya Akhtar (“Gully Boy”), Reema Kagti (“Gold”), Leena Yadav (“Rajma Chawal”), Gauri Shinde (“Dear Zindagi”), Meghna Gulzar (“Raazi”), Shonali Bose (“Margarita With a Straw”), Farah Khan (“Om Shanti Om”) and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari (“Bareilly ki Barfi”), to name just a few.
“The new generation of young women directors is now making ad films, web series, corporate films, short fiction, documentaries and feature films, so it’s getting to be quite a level playing field,” says Priya Krishnaswamy, who works in Mumbai. Her Tamil Nadu set Tamil-language film “Baaram” is making the rounds at festivals.
Mumbai-based Yadav recalls being amused when a potential second assistant director thought working for...
- 3/18/2019
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Production company Azure Entertainment has an incredible line up of movies to come! It all starts with two of the most keenly anticipated Hindi Films coming out in March 2019 – Badla and Kesari.
Badla is presented by Red Chillies Entertainment in association with Azure Entertainment, produced by Gauri Khan, Sunir Kheterpal and Akshai Puri, the crime thriller is directed by Sujoy Ghosh, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles is slated to release on 8th March 2019.
Kesari is presented by Zee Studios in association with Dharma Productions, Cape Of Good Films and Azure Entertainment, produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apurva Mehta, and Sunir Kheterpal. The Historical War-Drama is directed by Anurag Singh, written by Girish Kohli and Anurag Singh, starring Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra in the lead roles is slated to release on 21st March 2019.
Over the past two years, Azure has been working proactively...
Badla is presented by Red Chillies Entertainment in association with Azure Entertainment, produced by Gauri Khan, Sunir Kheterpal and Akshai Puri, the crime thriller is directed by Sujoy Ghosh, starring Amitabh Bachchan and Taapsee Pannu in the lead roles is slated to release on 8th March 2019.
Kesari is presented by Zee Studios in association with Dharma Productions, Cape Of Good Films and Azure Entertainment, produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apurva Mehta, and Sunir Kheterpal. The Historical War-Drama is directed by Anurag Singh, written by Girish Kohli and Anurag Singh, starring Akshay Kumar and Parineeti Chopra in the lead roles is slated to release on 21st March 2019.
Over the past two years, Azure has been working proactively...
- 2/19/2019
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
After winning over critics at Sundance, Bart Layton’s “American Animals” has taken the indie box office by storm in its four-screen opening this weekend, scoring a big win for The Orchard and its distribution partner, MoviePass.
Releasing in Los Angeles and New York, the film made $140,633, earning a per screen average of $35,158. That ranks in the top 10 highest per screen averages of 2018 and is the best average ever for an Orchard release. The previous record for the studio belonged to Taika Waititi’s “Hunt for the Wilderpeople,” which had a per screen average of $15,688 from its five-screen start and went on to gross $5.2 million during its theatrical run.
Also Read: 'Solo' Limps to $148 Million in 10 Days - Less Than 'Rogue One' Opening Weekend
The Orchard paid $3 million at Sundance for the rights to “American Animals” with the help of MoviePass’ distribution subsidiary, MoviePass Ventures. At the start of the festival,...
Releasing in Los Angeles and New York, the film made $140,633, earning a per screen average of $35,158. That ranks in the top 10 highest per screen averages of 2018 and is the best average ever for an Orchard release. The previous record for the studio belonged to Taika Waititi’s “Hunt for the Wilderpeople,” which had a per screen average of $15,688 from its five-screen start and went on to gross $5.2 million during its theatrical run.
Also Read: 'Solo' Limps to $148 Million in 10 Days - Less Than 'Rogue One' Opening Weekend
The Orchard paid $3 million at Sundance for the rights to “American Animals” with the help of MoviePass’ distribution subsidiary, MoviePass Ventures. At the start of the festival,...
- 6/3/2018
- by Jeremy Fuster
- The Wrap
Veera Di Wedding
Starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Swara Bhaskara, Shikha Talsania
Directed by Shashanka Ghosh
You only live once…right? Best to make it as filled with festivity and joy as possible. Veera Di Wedding embraces the hollow yet strangely satisfying rituals (for some) of hedonistic living in Delhi’s upperclass business community (the kind that Sonam Kapoor has married into) with a rush of fervor that leaves the audience breathless.
The director quickly introduces us to the four childhood friends who grow up into designer glory by the time we settle down in our seats with our popcorn. Then the revelry never stops….
But wait, it’s not only about four frocked friends frolicking in froth. There is a secreted sorrow in all of this celebration. Kareena Kapoor playing Kalindi the quietest, saddest, most confused and most elegant of the four protagonists, has a distant far-away...
Starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Swara Bhaskara, Shikha Talsania
Directed by Shashanka Ghosh
You only live once…right? Best to make it as filled with festivity and joy as possible. Veera Di Wedding embraces the hollow yet strangely satisfying rituals (for some) of hedonistic living in Delhi’s upperclass business community (the kind that Sonam Kapoor has married into) with a rush of fervor that leaves the audience breathless.
The director quickly introduces us to the four childhood friends who grow up into designer glory by the time we settle down in our seats with our popcorn. Then the revelry never stops….
But wait, it’s not only about four frocked friends frolicking in froth. There is a secreted sorrow in all of this celebration. Kareena Kapoor playing Kalindi the quietest, saddest, most confused and most elegant of the four protagonists, has a distant far-away...
- 6/1/2018
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
The makers of Veere Di Wedding have dropped a new song titled Laaj Sharam and it is something every girl-to-be-married will relate to. The upbeat number sees Kareena Kapoor Khan dealing with pre-wedding anxieties, whilst knowing there’s no backing out.
The song also features Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania who are gearing up for their Veere’s wedding.
Laaj Sharam has been sung by Divya Kumar and Jasleen Royal, with rapping by Enbee and music by White Noise.
Directed by Shashanka Ghosh, Veere Di Wedding is a high spirited and upbeat coming of age story revolving around the lives of four childhood friends and their trials and tribulations in modern day world, regarding family acceptance, marriage and societal perceptions.
Veere Di Wedding releases in cinemas on 1stJune 2018.
The song also features Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania who are gearing up for their Veere’s wedding.
Laaj Sharam has been sung by Divya Kumar and Jasleen Royal, with rapping by Enbee and music by White Noise.
Directed by Shashanka Ghosh, Veere Di Wedding is a high spirited and upbeat coming of age story revolving around the lives of four childhood friends and their trials and tribulations in modern day world, regarding family acceptance, marriage and societal perceptions.
Veere Di Wedding releases in cinemas on 1stJune 2018.
- 5/24/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
By Swarup Chakravarthy
Bollywood has had its fair share of great fun and romantic buddy comedies over the years from movies like Amar Akbar Anthony to Grand Masti. These have been male centred movies where the ladies play a part but are never given a significant block of screen time. To begin rectifying this is the buddy movie of 2018 Veere di Wedding, an all-female lead cast with Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania. Directed by Shashanka Ghosh this release anticipated on 1st of June looks like a Hollywood female ensemble movie with an Indian twist and Punjabi spice. The music directors asked to achieve this are Shashwat Sachdev, Vishal Mishra, Qaran and White Noise. All of them are up and coming music directors who have a few albums under the belt so no doubt they will provide Veere di Wedding with a lively, modern and very danceable set of tracks.
Bollywood has had its fair share of great fun and romantic buddy comedies over the years from movies like Amar Akbar Anthony to Grand Masti. These have been male centred movies where the ladies play a part but are never given a significant block of screen time. To begin rectifying this is the buddy movie of 2018 Veere di Wedding, an all-female lead cast with Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor Ahuja, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania. Directed by Shashanka Ghosh this release anticipated on 1st of June looks like a Hollywood female ensemble movie with an Indian twist and Punjabi spice. The music directors asked to achieve this are Shashwat Sachdev, Vishal Mishra, Qaran and White Noise. All of them are up and coming music directors who have a few albums under the belt so no doubt they will provide Veere di Wedding with a lively, modern and very danceable set of tracks.
- 5/17/2018
- by Githa Vanan
- Bollyspice
We have a brand new poster for the highly anticipated Veere Di Wedding. Directed by Shashanka Ghosh, the film stars Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania.
The newly released poster is a teaser to get fans ready to see the trailer which we now know releases on April 25th!
Producer Ekta Kapoor wrote on social media, “Life is uncertain. Friendship isn’t. Meet the crazy Veeres in 2 days.”
One of the most interesting things is that Ekta made sure that everyone knows this is Not A Chick Flick.
While Sonam said, “You think you know my Veeres & me well enough? It’s never what it looks like! Veere Di Wedding Trailer on 25th April. #imnotaCHICKflick”
We certainly are intrigued and can’t wait to see what Veere Di Wedding has in store for us!
Check out the new poster!
Stay tuned for the trailer!
Veere Di Wedding releases on June 1st.
The newly released poster is a teaser to get fans ready to see the trailer which we now know releases on April 25th!
Producer Ekta Kapoor wrote on social media, “Life is uncertain. Friendship isn’t. Meet the crazy Veeres in 2 days.”
One of the most interesting things is that Ekta made sure that everyone knows this is Not A Chick Flick.
While Sonam said, “You think you know my Veeres & me well enough? It’s never what it looks like! Veere Di Wedding Trailer on 25th April. #imnotaCHICKflick”
We certainly are intrigued and can’t wait to see what Veere Di Wedding has in store for us!
Check out the new poster!
Stay tuned for the trailer!
Veere Di Wedding releases on June 1st.
- 4/23/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Ever since we learned that Sonam Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan were coming together for Veere Di Wedding fans have been eager to know more. Also starring Shikha Talsania and Swara Bhaskar, the film, directed by Shashanka Ghosh, is a high spirited and upbeat story that talks about the lives of four childhoods best friends Kalindi, Meera, Sakshi and Avni.
Recently, the cast shot for a peppy number for the film, which will be a promotional song. Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Swara Bhasker, were joined by choreographer, Farah Khan and rapper Badshah on set for the shoot.
Sonam and Kareena looked Uber stylish of course in their outfits, posing with Badshah, Farah captioned the image, “Killing it with @sonamkapoor @badboyshah n #kareenakapoor! @vdwthefilm @rheakapoor #fiercenessoverload”.
Sonam also posted this on Insta
Farah! I’m so lucky I get to work with you! Thanks so much for doing this song!
Recently, the cast shot for a peppy number for the film, which will be a promotional song. Sonam Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Swara Bhasker, were joined by choreographer, Farah Khan and rapper Badshah on set for the shoot.
Sonam and Kareena looked Uber stylish of course in their outfits, posing with Badshah, Farah captioned the image, “Killing it with @sonamkapoor @badboyshah n #kareenakapoor! @vdwthefilm @rheakapoor #fiercenessoverload”.
Sonam also posted this on Insta
Farah! I’m so lucky I get to work with you! Thanks so much for doing this song!
- 4/13/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
The highly anticipated girl gang entertainer directed by Shashanka Ghosh and starring Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Shikha Talsania and Swara Bhaskar, is all set to hit cinemas worldwide on June 1st 2018.
The first look was nothing less than a celebration in itself as audiences saw the leading ladies striking their best poses, looking stunning in sherwanis and donning pagdis.
Save the date and #GetReadyForVeereDiWedding on 1st June 2018.
Veere Di Wedding is presented by Balaji Motion Pictures in association with Saffron Broadcast & Media, and An Anil Kapoor Film and Communication Network production.
Starring Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Shikha Talsania & Swara Bhaskar and directed by Shashanka Ghosh, Veere Di Wedding releases in cinemas on 1st June 2018.
The first look was nothing less than a celebration in itself as audiences saw the leading ladies striking their best poses, looking stunning in sherwanis and donning pagdis.
Save the date and #GetReadyForVeereDiWedding on 1st June 2018.
Veere Di Wedding is presented by Balaji Motion Pictures in association with Saffron Broadcast & Media, and An Anil Kapoor Film and Communication Network production.
Starring Kareena Kapoor, Sonam Kapoor, Shikha Talsania & Swara Bhaskar and directed by Shashanka Ghosh, Veere Di Wedding releases in cinemas on 1st June 2018.
- 1/18/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Post pregnancy, Kareena Kapoor Khan is all set to star in Shashanka Ghosh's Veere Di Wedding alongside Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhasker and Shikha Talsania. The film which was earlier supposed to release on May 18, 2018, has been pushed further by two weeks. Veere Di Wedding will be released on June 1 instead of May 18. It happens to be a big day for producer Ekta Kapoor as it is her nephew Laksshya Kapoor's birthday as well. The film also features Permanent Roommates actor Sumeet Vyas who is Kareena Kapoor Khan’s love interest in the film.
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- 1/13/2018
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
By Christina Hunter
Models, actresses, fashionistas Shashanka Ghosh’s Veere Di Wedding, has it all. Coined as Bollywood’s major chick flick, the highly anticipated film has an official release date. Movie goers can mark their calendars for May 18th, 2018 and get ready because the film is packed full of fun, friendship, and even a comeback.
Starring Bollywood’s own fashion icon in the making, Sonam Kapoor. This will be making the third time she and producer sister Rhea Kapoor have teamed up on a project. The two also worked on Ghoshs previous film Khoobsurat, and Rajshree Ojha’s Aisha. One can barely hold their excitement to see the costumes Ms. Kapoor will don in her new avatar.
The cast and crew recently wrapped their Dehli shoot. Sonam wrote on her instagram page. “Last day of the dilli schedule for @vdwthefilm ! What an awesome time!! Love my veeres! #kareenakapoorkhan@reallyswara...
Models, actresses, fashionistas Shashanka Ghosh’s Veere Di Wedding, has it all. Coined as Bollywood’s major chick flick, the highly anticipated film has an official release date. Movie goers can mark their calendars for May 18th, 2018 and get ready because the film is packed full of fun, friendship, and even a comeback.
Starring Bollywood’s own fashion icon in the making, Sonam Kapoor. This will be making the third time she and producer sister Rhea Kapoor have teamed up on a project. The two also worked on Ghoshs previous film Khoobsurat, and Rajshree Ojha’s Aisha. One can barely hold their excitement to see the costumes Ms. Kapoor will don in her new avatar.
The cast and crew recently wrapped their Dehli shoot. Sonam wrote on her instagram page. “Last day of the dilli schedule for @vdwthefilm ! What an awesome time!! Love my veeres! #kareenakapoorkhan@reallyswara...
- 10/31/2017
- by BollySpice Team
- Bollyspice
The first teaser look of Veere Di Wedding certainly stunned Hindi film fans with the colorful poster featuring the girl gang in gorgeous lehengas. In fact, this first glimpse of the film had audiences even more eagerly waiting the unveiling of the first look of the film.
Now we have that first look and it is just Wow and very intriguing! What is even cooler is that we also learned that we will get to see the film in all its finery on May 18th.
Check out the poster!
This first poster is nothing less than a celebration in itself because we see the leading ladies striking their best poses, looking completely adorable in sherwanis and donning pagdis. The anticipation for a film that stars Sonam Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan is high and now after seeing these first looks audiences can’t wait to attend this grand wedding!
Veere Di Wedding,...
Now we have that first look and it is just Wow and very intriguing! What is even cooler is that we also learned that we will get to see the film in all its finery on May 18th.
Check out the poster!
This first poster is nothing less than a celebration in itself because we see the leading ladies striking their best poses, looking completely adorable in sherwanis and donning pagdis. The anticipation for a film that stars Sonam Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan is high and now after seeing these first looks audiences can’t wait to attend this grand wedding!
Veere Di Wedding,...
- 10/25/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Starring Sonam Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor Khan, Veere Di Wedding is certainly on our list of movies ‘we can’t wait to see and find out more’! Now we have a first glimpse of the girl gang entertainer directed by Shashanka Ghosh and we have to say it is so cool!
Check it out!
Could they look any more gorgeous?
Excitingly this is just a sneak peek because they have announced we will find out more, because the mahurat out will be tomorrow.
Ekta Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor’s Veere Di Wedding is still on floors and the cast and crew just successfully wrapped their Delhi schedule.
#GetReadyforVeereDiWedding, Presented by Balaji Motion Pictures in association with Saffron Broadcast & Media Ltd., and An Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network production.
Watch this space!
Check it out!
Could they look any more gorgeous?
Excitingly this is just a sneak peek because they have announced we will find out more, because the mahurat out will be tomorrow.
Ekta Kapoor and Rhea Kapoor’s Veere Di Wedding is still on floors and the cast and crew just successfully wrapped their Delhi schedule.
#GetReadyforVeereDiWedding, Presented by Balaji Motion Pictures in association with Saffron Broadcast & Media Ltd., and An Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network production.
Watch this space!
- 10/24/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
There’s no doubt Shashanka Ghosh’s Veere Di Wedding is one of most awaited films as it has a stellar cast of Kareena Kapoor Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania. The filming has already begun in Delhi and it seems like the actresses are getting along really well. Recently, Swara Bhaskar has uploaded aRead More
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- 10/3/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Shashank Ghosh’s Veere Di Wedding is on course with Kareena Kapoor back in the groove post Taimur while Sonam Kapoor is basking in the glory of a National Award win for Neerja. In an exclusive conversation with Faridoon Shahryar, producer Rhea Kapoor and Sonam Kapoor shared their excitement for the film. Rhea Kapoor: “Yes ofRead More
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The post “I am Most excited about Veere Di Wedding” – Sonam Kapoor appeared first on Bollywood Hungama.
- 5/13/2017
- by Faridoon Shahryar
- BollywoodHungama
While fans of Kareena Kapoor Khan were eagerly waiting to see her rapport with Sonam Kapoor on screen in the upcoming chick flick Veere Di Wedding, the actress' husband and actor Saif Ali Khan simultaneously announced about the arrival of their first baby. This further fueled up rumours about the actress walking out of the film but the recent statements released by Kareena and the producer of the film Rhea Kapoor put all rumours to rest. Several reports claimed that Kareena Kapoor Khan is contemplating of quitting the film due to health issues and her pregnancy. But the actress has not only denied it but maintained that a schedule of the film will be shot post-delivery. Talking about her shoot schedule, she said, "We are going to shoot Veere Di Wedding for a couple of days in October. Then I will pick up the film post-delivery. I am definitely doing the film.
- 8/23/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Sonam Kapoor, who has been the face of several brands and campaigns, has been named as the ambassador for the Jio Mami 18th Mumbai Film Festival and Star India's Word to Screen Market. Speaking about the same, Sonam Kapoor said that she was really excited to be associated with Word to Screen Market as she sees immense promise in the initiative. She said that it is an interesting platform to showcase great content and see it manifesting into great entertainment. The Word of Screen initiative has been curated by publisher and editor Arpita Das of Yoda Press. Arpita along with two jury members will be joining hands with publishing houses to curate several manuscripts that will be pitched to the producers. Mami Festival 2016 will take place from October 20-27. Apart from being an ambassador, Sonam Kapoor has also started working for her next film Veere Di Wedding which is produced...
- 8/5/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
We had reported earlier that Kareena Kapoor Khan will be starring in a female centric film Veere Di Wedding alongside Sonam Kapoor, Swara Bhaskar and Shikha Talsania. The film will be produced by Balaji Motion Pictures in the collaboration with Rhea Kapoor. Kareena Kapoor Khan, who is very picky about her roles, didn't take much time to come on board. The actress met with producer Rhea Kapoor 4 months ago. While talking about the film, Kareena Kapoor Khan opened up on being a part of the chick-flick and revealed that she instantly fell in love with the script. Kareena is set to start shooting for the film from August 1. Set at the backdrop of a big fat Indian wedding, Veere Di Wedding will be India's first chick-flick which will revolve around the lives of four school friends and how things eventually change in each girl's life. Directed by Shashanka Ghosh, the...
- 6/17/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Earlier we had reported that in a casting coup of sorts, Rhea Kapoor has brought together two divas for her upcoming chick flick, Veere Di Wedding namely, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sonam Kapoor. And now it has been revealed that Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Motion Pictures too has come on board to co-produce the film. Accompanying the two ladies, another names added to the cast are Swara Bhaskar and Wake Up Sid fame Shikha Talsania. While the four actresses play the lead, the names of the male cast is yet to be revealed. Being India's first chick flick we hear that the film is inspired by the popular Hollywood movie The Sisterhood of Travelling Pants. Set at the backdrop of a big fat Indian wedding which the friends will be attending, the film revolves around the friendship of these four women and celebrates the spirit of modern Indian women. Directed by Shashanka Ghosh, Veere Di Wedding will be shot extensively in Delhi and Thailand.
- 6/14/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Two fashion divas coming together for a film in itself is an indication of how visually appealing this chick flick is going to be. Earlier we had reported that Sonam Kapoor is a part of her sister Rhea Kapoor's upcoming production Veerey Di Shaadi and now we hear that yet another leading lady of the film will be played by none other than Kareena Kapoor Khan. Besides the duo, Veerey Di Shaadi will also star Swara Bhaskar as the third and Shikha Talsania of Wake Up Sid fame as the fourth girl in the film. Though Kareena Kapoor Khan maintained that she hasn't signed it, she did mention that she is contemplating on the offer. This will be the first time where Sonam Kapoor and Kareena Kapoor would be sharing screen space. On the other hand, Sonam and Swara have acted in films like Raanjhanaa and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.
- 5/12/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Sonam Kapoor is in no hurry to cash in on her Neerja triumph. It comes as a surprise to know that she has said no to all post - Neerja offers, except one. And the only project that Sonam has agreed to do is for her sister Rhea, to be directed by Shashank Ghosh who directed Khoobsurat for leading lady Sonam and her producer-sister Rhea. While Khoobsurat revolved around Sonam's character this time Sonam will be part of an ensemble cast. Confirming this Sonam Kapoor says, "I am doing my sister Rhea's production. But I am not playing the central character. It's an ensemble cast. It will be directed by my Khoobsurat director Shashank Ghosh. That's the only film I am doing right now." Interestingly Sonam specifies that the project she is doing next is neither a screen adaptation of Anuja Chauhan's novel The Battle Of Bittora nor is it...
- 3/15/2016
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
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