Let me begin by saying what I will say at the end too Shankar Mahadevan is a musical genius. Reflecting on my journey with Shankar, it all began through the creative Imtiaz Dharker a cherished friend and renowned painter.
She reached out to me to write the lyrics for her documentary focused on Mumbai’s street children. She was aiming to capture their essence through a singular song rather than conventional commentary. I happily agreed.
Guided by Imtiaz, I found myself at a studio to meet Ehsaan Noorani. Soon after, his partner Shankar Mahadevan arrived. It was a brief yet defining interaction. In just minutes, he composed a musical masterpiece, leaving a lasting impression on me.
Later, I called Ehsaan, asking if they would be interested in composing for films. He said he would get back but never did. Later, I learnt that he got so flustered and nervous that...
She reached out to me to write the lyrics for her documentary focused on Mumbai’s street children. She was aiming to capture their essence through a singular song rather than conventional commentary. I happily agreed.
Guided by Imtiaz, I found myself at a studio to meet Ehsaan Noorani. Soon after, his partner Shankar Mahadevan arrived. It was a brief yet defining interaction. In just minutes, he composed a musical masterpiece, leaving a lasting impression on me.
Later, I called Ehsaan, asking if they would be interested in composing for films. He said he would get back but never did. Later, I learnt that he got so flustered and nervous that...
- 2/8/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Abhishek Kumar recently hosted a lavish reunion bash for the cast of ‘Bigg Boss 17’ in Mumbai on February 6. Among the attendees were familiar faces like Munawar Faruqui, Mannara Chopra, and Aisha Khan. However, it was Orry, aka Orhan Awatramani, who stole the spotlight with his electrifying dance moves.
Orry Dances At Abhishek’S Bash
A viral video from the party surfaced online, showcasing Orry’s energetic performance on the iconic Bollywood track ‘Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe’ from the movie ‘Dil Chahta Hai’. Positioned atop the bar counter, Orry enthralled everyone with his slick moves, garnering cheers and applause from the crowd.
The reunion bash was attended by several other former contestants including Navid Sole, Rinku Dhawan, Neil Bhatt, and Soniya Bansal, among others. However, notable absentees included Tehelka, aka Sunny Arya, Arun Mashetty, and Ankita Lokhande, among others.
Orry’s impromptu dance performance added an extra dose of excitement to the already buzzing event,...
Orry Dances At Abhishek’S Bash
A viral video from the party surfaced online, showcasing Orry’s energetic performance on the iconic Bollywood track ‘Koi Kahe Kehta Rahe’ from the movie ‘Dil Chahta Hai’. Positioned atop the bar counter, Orry enthralled everyone with his slick moves, garnering cheers and applause from the crowd.
The reunion bash was attended by several other former contestants including Navid Sole, Rinku Dhawan, Neil Bhatt, and Soniya Bansal, among others. However, notable absentees included Tehelka, aka Sunny Arya, Arun Mashetty, and Ankita Lokhande, among others.
Orry’s impromptu dance performance added an extra dose of excitement to the already buzzing event,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
Excel Entertainment headed by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani is indeed one of the notable film production houses in the country. They have delivered some of the most entertaining films and web series to the audience. Now, adding yet another wing to its vision of delivering compelling content, we get to hear the latest announcement of the third collaboration between Ritesh Sidhwani & Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment and Harman Baweja-led Baweja Studios, as they announce their third collaboration for an action adventure film.
With two exciting projects already in the pipeline, a riveting courtroom drama and a vigilante-action series, the new collaboration further strengthens their journey of making high content driven projects.
While announcing their mega collaboration and articulating their vision, Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar conveyed, “Teaming up with Baweja Studios, we align our shared dedication to great storytelling. Our collaboration is focused on bringing together our unique perspectives...
With two exciting projects already in the pipeline, a riveting courtroom drama and a vigilante-action series, the new collaboration further strengthens their journey of making high content driven projects.
While announcing their mega collaboration and articulating their vision, Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar conveyed, “Teaming up with Baweja Studios, we align our shared dedication to great storytelling. Our collaboration is focused on bringing together our unique perspectives...
- 2/7/2024
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, who is known for ‘Sacred Games’, ‘Race’, ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, and others, was hospitalised at a Mumbai hospital on Monday where he underwent a tricep surgery for an old injury.
The injury got triggered while performing an action sequence for his latest movie. He is now well on his way to making a speedy recovery.
Saif, who was busy with the shoot of ‘Devara’, underwent minor knee and trice surgery at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. The minor surgery was pending for a while. After the surgery, the actor is currently recuperating.
Talking about his surgery, Saif said in a statement: “This injury and the surgery that followed is a part of the wear and tear of what we do. I am very happy to be in such amazing surgical hands and thank all well wishers for their love and concern.”
This is not the first...
The injury got triggered while performing an action sequence for his latest movie. He is now well on his way to making a speedy recovery.
Saif, who was busy with the shoot of ‘Devara’, underwent minor knee and trice surgery at Kokilaben Hospital in Mumbai. The minor surgery was pending for a while. After the surgery, the actor is currently recuperating.
Talking about his surgery, Saif said in a statement: “This injury and the surgery that followed is a part of the wear and tear of what we do. I am very happy to be in such amazing surgical hands and thank all well wishers for their love and concern.”
This is not the first...
- 1/22/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bollywood actor Arjun Kapoor, who is known for ‘2 States’, ‘Ishaqzaade’ and ‘Mubarakan’, has got a new ink. The actor rang in the new year with a positive thought as he got a new tattoo on his calf. It reads – “Rise”.
The tattoo takes inspiration from a Phoenix. The actor took to his Instagram on Tuesday and shared a video of the process of tattoo design.
He wrote in the caption, “For only from the ashes of who we were, can we rise up to become who we are to be.”
Earlier, the actor, who appeared on the streaming chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’, spoke about the box office failures with show host Karan Johar.
Talking about the same, KJo said, “We all have public perceptions, we all have Instagram that shows a part of our personality that may or may not be accurate at times, but we are also combating box office pressures,...
The tattoo takes inspiration from a Phoenix. The actor took to his Instagram on Tuesday and shared a video of the process of tattoo design.
He wrote in the caption, “For only from the ashes of who we were, can we rise up to become who we are to be.”
Earlier, the actor, who appeared on the streaming chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’, spoke about the box office failures with show host Karan Johar.
Talking about the same, KJo said, “We all have public perceptions, we all have Instagram that shows a part of our personality that may or may not be accurate at times, but we are also combating box office pressures,...
- 1/2/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The previous episode of the effervescent show had Rohit Shetty and Ajay Devgan giving out such ‘yaarana’ vibes. They are simply brothers forever by being each other’s support system, and the episode was unapologetically real. The tenth episode has an unusual pairing of something not many have seen off the screen for years, even though both are great actors of their respective generations. Mother and son Sharmila Tagore and Saif Ali Khan grace the couch for the first time, giving an interview on a chat show as casual as this one. For all the Gen Zs out there, Sharmila Tagore is one of the most prolific actors in Indian cinema, having ruled Bengali and Hindi cinema for many decades. Her son Saif Ali Khan, who is now considered one of the most versatile actors in the Hindi industry, had a tumultuous start to his acting journey, which stabilized sometime in the 2000s.
- 12/28/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Actress Kareena Kapoor Khan has poured her heart out, and shared how her whole life revolves around her husband, actor Saif Ali Khan. The ‘Asoka’ actress also revealed her favourite memory with her better half.
Saif appeared with his mother Sharmila Tagore on the chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’ season 8, when viewers got to witness a slice-of-life kind of conversation.
But one big highlight from the episode was the video of the family members that was played. Especially, what Kareena said about her husband Saif left many hearts melting.
While talking about Saif, Kareena poured her heart out and teared up, saying: “He is my entire being, my entire universe. My whole life revolves around my Saif. My eyes well up every time I talk about him because he is my life.”
Talking about her first-ever meeting with the ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ actor, the ‘Bodyguard’ actress revealed in the video:...
Saif appeared with his mother Sharmila Tagore on the chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’ season 8, when viewers got to witness a slice-of-life kind of conversation.
But one big highlight from the episode was the video of the family members that was played. Especially, what Kareena said about her husband Saif left many hearts melting.
While talking about Saif, Kareena poured her heart out and teared up, saying: “He is my entire being, my entire universe. My whole life revolves around my Saif. My eyes well up every time I talk about him because he is my life.”
Talking about her first-ever meeting with the ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ actor, the ‘Bodyguard’ actress revealed in the video:...
- 12/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Coming-of-age young adult films can be a game changer if made well. It offers a perspective that other comedy or romantic films do not offer. A generation goes through an emotional and physical struggle of their own, and there is no end to learning from the past mistakes one has made. Coming-of-age films and shows delve deep into the individual mind and help people understand another generation.
Wake Up Sid (2009)
Wake Up Sid was Ayaan Mukherjee’s first outing as a director. As a young artist, his fresh approach to relationships and friendship was very evident in the film. Even though Wake Up Sid was primarily a film set in an urban milieu with young college students from the city trying to figure their lives out, the core of the film was the bond shared between Sid and his friends from college. Sid’s relationship with Aisha was a lot...
Wake Up Sid (2009)
Wake Up Sid was Ayaan Mukherjee’s first outing as a director. As a young artist, his fresh approach to relationships and friendship was very evident in the film. Even though Wake Up Sid was primarily a film set in an urban milieu with young college students from the city trying to figure their lives out, the core of the film was the bond shared between Sid and his friends from college. Sid’s relationship with Aisha was a lot...
- 12/27/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Veteran actress Sharmila Tagore took a stroll down the memory lane and shared an anecdote about her son Saif Ali Khan, when he accidentally broke a glass door in his childhood. The ‘Amar Prem’ actress said that Saif was not a brat, but he would cause anxiety all around.
The mother-son duo, Sharmila and Saif appeared on the new episode of the show ‘Koffee with Karan’. The 79-year-old actress shared a funny childhood story during their chat with filmmaker and host of the show Karan Johar.
Curious as always, KJo asked: “I’ve heard, Saif, the most hilarious story about your upbringing.”
“That’s why we’re here. I mean, to share embarrassing stories,” quipped Saif.
Adding on, the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ director said: “I mean, those are not embarrassing, they are just very entertaining. Sharmila Ji, apparently, he was like the brat of all brats. So we won...
The mother-son duo, Sharmila and Saif appeared on the new episode of the show ‘Koffee with Karan’. The 79-year-old actress shared a funny childhood story during their chat with filmmaker and host of the show Karan Johar.
Curious as always, KJo asked: “I’ve heard, Saif, the most hilarious story about your upbringing.”
“That’s why we’re here. I mean, to share embarrassing stories,” quipped Saif.
Adding on, the ‘Kuch Kuch Hota Hai’ director said: “I mean, those are not embarrassing, they are just very entertaining. Sharmila Ji, apparently, he was like the brat of all brats. So we won...
- 12/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Arjun Kapoor has opened up on the box-office failures, and shared how the box-office can’t be controlled, but he can control his effort and sincerity. Marking his acting debut with ‘Ishaqzaade’, Arjun has delivered hits like ‘2 States’, ‘Gunday’, ‘Ki & Ka’.
However, his recent movie ‘The Lady Killer’, starring Bhumi Pednekar, was reportedly made on a whopping budget of Rs 45 crore, but has reportedly raked in around Rs 1 lakh on the box-office.
On the chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’, Arjun and host Karan Johar discussed the box office failures and how they navigated their way through it.
Talking about the same, KJo said, “We all have public perceptions, we all have Instagram that shows a part of our personality that may or may not be accurate at times, but we are also combating box office pressures, industry dynamics.”
“Fubu, I’m gonna ask you sometimes when box offices have evaded you.
However, his recent movie ‘The Lady Killer’, starring Bhumi Pednekar, was reportedly made on a whopping budget of Rs 45 crore, but has reportedly raked in around Rs 1 lakh on the box-office.
On the chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’, Arjun and host Karan Johar discussed the box office failures and how they navigated their way through it.
Talking about the same, KJo said, “We all have public perceptions, we all have Instagram that shows a part of our personality that may or may not be accurate at times, but we are also combating box office pressures, industry dynamics.”
“Fubu, I’m gonna ask you sometimes when box offices have evaded you.
- 12/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actor Arjun Kapoor has opened up on the box-office failures, and shared how the box-office can’t be controlled, but he can control his effort and sincerity. Marking his acting debut with ‘Ishaqzaade’, Arjun has delivered hits like ‘2 States’, ‘Gunday’, ‘Ki & Ka’.
However, his recent movie ‘The Lady Killer’, starring Bhumi Pednekar, was reportedly made on a whopping budget of Rs 45 crore, but has reportedly raked in around Rs 1 lakh on the box-office.
On the chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’, Arjun and host Karan Johar discussed the box office failures and how they navigated their way through it.
Talking about the same, KJo said, “We all have public perceptions, we all have Instagram that shows a part of our personality that may or may not be accurate at times, but we are also combating box office pressures, industry dynamics.”
“Fubu, I’m gonna ask you sometimes when box offices have evaded you.
However, his recent movie ‘The Lady Killer’, starring Bhumi Pednekar, was reportedly made on a whopping budget of Rs 45 crore, but has reportedly raked in around Rs 1 lakh on the box-office.
On the chat show ‘Koffee With Karan’, Arjun and host Karan Johar discussed the box office failures and how they navigated their way through it.
Talking about the same, KJo said, “We all have public perceptions, we all have Instagram that shows a part of our personality that may or may not be accurate at times, but we are also combating box office pressures, industry dynamics.”
“Fubu, I’m gonna ask you sometimes when box offices have evaded you.
- 12/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Dec 10 (Ians) Bollywood actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar took a stroll down the memory lane and revisited the iconic location of Chapora Fort in Goa, after 23 years of shooting comedy drama ‘Dil Chahta Hai’.
The movie was the directorial debut of Farhan, and stars Aamir Khan (Akash), Saif Ali Khan (Sameer) and Akshaye Khanna (Sid) in the lead roles.
The title track of the movie sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Clinton Cerejo was shot at the Chapora Fort.
Taking to Instagram, Farhan shared a breathtaking picture, wherein we can see him posing against the sun, while sitting on a wall.
He is accompanied by director Shujaat Saudagar, who is known for directing ‘Rock On 2’, and ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’.
Farhan is seen wearing a dark grey jacket, tee shirt and blue denim pants. They are posing candidly against the backdrop of the sunset.
Along with the photo, he wrote: “First...
The movie was the directorial debut of Farhan, and stars Aamir Khan (Akash), Saif Ali Khan (Sameer) and Akshaye Khanna (Sid) in the lead roles.
The title track of the movie sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Clinton Cerejo was shot at the Chapora Fort.
Taking to Instagram, Farhan shared a breathtaking picture, wherein we can see him posing against the sun, while sitting on a wall.
He is accompanied by director Shujaat Saudagar, who is known for directing ‘Rock On 2’, and ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’.
Farhan is seen wearing a dark grey jacket, tee shirt and blue denim pants. They are posing candidly against the backdrop of the sunset.
Along with the photo, he wrote: “First...
- 12/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Mumbai, Dec 10 (Ians) Bollywood actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar took a stroll down the memory lane and revisited the iconic location of Chapora Fort in Goa, after 23 years of shooting comedy drama ‘Dil Chahta Hai’.
The movie was the directorial debut of Farhan, and stars Aamir Khan (Akash), Saif Ali Khan (Sameer) and Akshaye Khanna (Sid) in the lead roles.
The title track of the movie sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Clinton Cerejo was shot at the Chapora Fort.
Taking to Instagram, Farhan shared a breathtaking picture, wherein we can see him posing against the sun, while sitting on a wall.
He is accompanied by director Shujaat Saudagar, who is known for directing ‘Rock On 2’, and ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’.
Farhan is seen wearing a dark grey jacket, tee shirt and blue denim pants. They are posing candidly against the backdrop of the sunset.
Along with the photo, he wrote: “First...
The movie was the directorial debut of Farhan, and stars Aamir Khan (Akash), Saif Ali Khan (Sameer) and Akshaye Khanna (Sid) in the lead roles.
The title track of the movie sung by Shankar Mahadevan and Clinton Cerejo was shot at the Chapora Fort.
Taking to Instagram, Farhan shared a breathtaking picture, wherein we can see him posing against the sun, while sitting on a wall.
He is accompanied by director Shujaat Saudagar, who is known for directing ‘Rock On 2’, and ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’.
Farhan is seen wearing a dark grey jacket, tee shirt and blue denim pants. They are posing candidly against the backdrop of the sunset.
Along with the photo, he wrote: “First...
- 12/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Film co-productions between Australia and India received a significant double boost this week with the ratification of a treaty that was proposed last year and the Indian government’s major enhancement of filming incentives.
An Australian delegation is attending the ongoing International Film Festival of India (Iffi), Goa and the concurrent film market, Film Bazaar. Australian producer Helen Leake is on the Iffi international competition jury and documentary “Brand Bollywood Downunder” by Indian origin Australian filmmaker Anupam Sharma, who also serves as director of the Australia India Film Council, is playing at the festival.
“Screen Australia is delighted that the Australian-Indian treaty is now in force. The treaty provides a framework and opportunity for greater creative collaboration between Australia and India. It will allow producers from both countries to share resources and the risk of financing a film and will provide access to new markets and audiences,” a spokesperson from Screen Australia told Variety.
An Australian delegation is attending the ongoing International Film Festival of India (Iffi), Goa and the concurrent film market, Film Bazaar. Australian producer Helen Leake is on the Iffi international competition jury and documentary “Brand Bollywood Downunder” by Indian origin Australian filmmaker Anupam Sharma, who also serves as director of the Australia India Film Council, is playing at the festival.
“Screen Australia is delighted that the Australian-Indian treaty is now in force. The treaty provides a framework and opportunity for greater creative collaboration between Australia and India. It will allow producers from both countries to share resources and the risk of financing a film and will provide access to new markets and audiences,” a spokesperson from Screen Australia told Variety.
- 11/24/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Devara, the much-awaited film by director Kortala Siva, is set to release in two parts. The first part, Devara, will hit the theatres on April 5, 2024, while the second part, Devara 2, has not yet revealed its release date. The film stars Ntr Jr, Janhvi Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan in the lead roles, along with an ensemble cast of supporting actors.
Devara is a historical drama that revolves around the life and times of Devaraya, a legendary king who ruled over a vast empire in South India. Ntr Jr plays the role of Devaraya, while Janhvi Kapoor plays his love interest, Devaki. Saif Ali Khan plays the role of Malik Kafur, a ruthless general who invades Devaraya’s kingdom and challenges his authority.
Devara Update
The film promises to be a visual spectacle with grand sets, costumes and action sequences. Kortala Siva, who is known for his blockbuster films like Srimanthudu and Bharat Ane Nenu,...
Devara is a historical drama that revolves around the life and times of Devaraya, a legendary king who ruled over a vast empire in South India. Ntr Jr plays the role of Devaraya, while Janhvi Kapoor plays his love interest, Devaki. Saif Ali Khan plays the role of Malik Kafur, a ruthless general who invades Devaraya’s kingdom and challenges his authority.
Devara Update
The film promises to be a visual spectacle with grand sets, costumes and action sequences. Kortala Siva, who is known for his blockbuster films like Srimanthudu and Bharat Ane Nenu,...
- 10/4/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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Kannur Squad is a 2023 Malayalam crime thriller film starring Mammootty as Asi George Martin, the leader of a team of police officers who are assigned to investigate a dacoity and murder case in Kasaragod. The film is based on the real story of the Kannur Squad, a crime investigation unit formed by the former Kannur Sp S. Sreejith IPS12
One of the unique aspects of the film is how it makes the vehicle a character in itself. The film features Tata Sumo, a SUV produced by Tata Motors from 1994 to 2019, as the vehicle used by the Kannur Squad. The Tata Sumo is shown as a reliable, rugged and versatile vehicle that helps the team in their mission. The vehicle also reflects the personality and attitude of the team members, who are fearless, determined and loyal34
Kannur Squad Song
The Tata Sumo has a special significance in the Indian automobile industry,...
One of the unique aspects of the film is how it makes the vehicle a character in itself. The film features Tata Sumo, a SUV produced by Tata Motors from 1994 to 2019, as the vehicle used by the Kannur Squad. The Tata Sumo is shown as a reliable, rugged and versatile vehicle that helps the team in their mission. The vehicle also reflects the personality and attitude of the team members, who are fearless, determined and loyal34
Kannur Squad Song
The Tata Sumo has a special significance in the Indian automobile industry,...
- 10/2/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Tumse Na Ho Pyega (streaming on Disney+Hotstar)
Starring Ishwak Singh, Mahima Makwana, Gaurav Pandey, Gurpreet Saini , Karan Jotwani
Directed by Abhishek Sinha
It is sad and annoying to see so many talented people coming up with a film so dull and unfunny it gives a bad reputation to past bromances like Dil Chahta Hai and Sholay.
Forget Jai and Veeru, the three friends in Tumse Na Ho Payega (a suitable title indeed) don’t even look like long-standing friends. They seem more three unlikely people thrown together on the same table at a boring party by fluke. They are played by actors who want us to know that they know how to act. Every word they utter is punctuated and eye-rolling.
The main protagonist Gaurav (Ishwak Singh) speaks directly to us the audience, like Wamiqa Gabbi in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Charlie Chopra who keeps looking into the camera and talking,...
Starring Ishwak Singh, Mahima Makwana, Gaurav Pandey, Gurpreet Saini , Karan Jotwani
Directed by Abhishek Sinha
It is sad and annoying to see so many talented people coming up with a film so dull and unfunny it gives a bad reputation to past bromances like Dil Chahta Hai and Sholay.
Forget Jai and Veeru, the three friends in Tumse Na Ho Payega (a suitable title indeed) don’t even look like long-standing friends. They seem more three unlikely people thrown together on the same table at a boring party by fluke. They are played by actors who want us to know that they know how to act. Every word they utter is punctuated and eye-rolling.
The main protagonist Gaurav (Ishwak Singh) speaks directly to us the audience, like Wamiqa Gabbi in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Charlie Chopra who keeps looking into the camera and talking,...
- 9/30/2023
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, Sep 14 (Ians) Bollywood actor Rio Kapadia, who is remembered as the commentator in the Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Chak De! India’, passed away at the age of 66 on Thursday.
Kapadia breathed his last at 12.30 p.m. on Thursday.
A close friend of Kapadia issued an official statement which read, “Dear friends, with great regret I wish to inform you guys that our dear friend Rio Kapadia passed away at 12:30 p.m. today.”
The cause of his death is currently unknown. Kapadia’s last rites will be held on Friday, in Goregaon area of Mumbai.
Besides ‘Chak De! India’, Kapadia has also acted in ‘Happy New Year’, ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, and ‘Mardaani’.
He had also acted in series like ‘Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke’ and Siddharth Tewary’s ‘Mahabharat’ and others like ‘Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’, ‘Kkusum: Ek Aam Ladki Ki Kahaani’.
The actor was last seen in...
Kapadia breathed his last at 12.30 p.m. on Thursday.
A close friend of Kapadia issued an official statement which read, “Dear friends, with great regret I wish to inform you guys that our dear friend Rio Kapadia passed away at 12:30 p.m. today.”
The cause of his death is currently unknown. Kapadia’s last rites will be held on Friday, in Goregaon area of Mumbai.
Besides ‘Chak De! India’, Kapadia has also acted in ‘Happy New Year’, ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, and ‘Mardaani’.
He had also acted in series like ‘Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke’ and Siddharth Tewary’s ‘Mahabharat’ and others like ‘Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’, ‘Kkusum: Ek Aam Ladki Ki Kahaani’.
The actor was last seen in...
- 9/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Sep 14 (Ians) Bollywood actor Rio Kapadia, who is remembered as the commentator in the Shah Rukh Khan starrer ‘Chak De! India’, passed away at the age of 66 on Thursday.
Kapadia breathed his last at 12.30 p.m. on Thursday.
A close friend of Kapadia issued an official statement which read, “Dear friends, with great regret I wish to inform you guys that our dear friend Rio Kapadia passed away at 12:30 p.m. today.”
The cause of his death is currently unknown. Kapadia’s last rites will be held on Friday, in Goregaon area of Mumbai.
Besides ‘Chak De! India’, Kapadia has also acted in ‘Happy New Year’, ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, and ‘Mardaani’.
He had also acted in series like ‘Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke’ and Siddharth Tewary’s ‘Mahabharat’ and others like ‘Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’, ‘Kkusum: Ek Aam Ladki Ki Kahaani’.
The actor was last seen in...
Kapadia breathed his last at 12.30 p.m. on Thursday.
A close friend of Kapadia issued an official statement which read, “Dear friends, with great regret I wish to inform you guys that our dear friend Rio Kapadia passed away at 12:30 p.m. today.”
The cause of his death is currently unknown. Kapadia’s last rites will be held on Friday, in Goregaon area of Mumbai.
Besides ‘Chak De! India’, Kapadia has also acted in ‘Happy New Year’, ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, and ‘Mardaani’.
He had also acted in series like ‘Sapne Suhane Ladakpan Ke’ and Siddharth Tewary’s ‘Mahabharat’ and others like ‘Kyuki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi’, ‘Kkusum: Ek Aam Ladki Ki Kahaani’.
The actor was last seen in...
- 9/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actor Ayub Khan, who is known for his versatile portrayal of characters on the screen, shared how Hindi language has played an instrumental role in his showbiz journey. The senior actor is currently seen playing the role of Bijoy Bagchi in the show ‘Neerja….Ek Nayi Pehchaan’. The country is set to celebrate ‘Hindi Diwas’ on September 14. One of the most widely spoken languages, Hindi rules the hearts of citizens of the world. ‘Hindi Diwas’ stands out as an occasion that underlines the significance of the Hindi language.
Talking about the same, Ayub shared: “I’m fluent in Hindi and Urdu, but I try to speak in Hindi most of the time. This endearing language has played an instrumental role in making my journey fruitful in the world of Hindi cinema and television.”
Known for his works in projects like ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, ‘Gangaajal’, ‘Mela’, ‘Uttaran’, among many others, Ayub...
Talking about the same, Ayub shared: “I’m fluent in Hindi and Urdu, but I try to speak in Hindi most of the time. This endearing language has played an instrumental role in making my journey fruitful in the world of Hindi cinema and television.”
Known for his works in projects like ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, ‘Gangaajal’, ‘Mela’, ‘Uttaran’, among many others, Ayub...
- 9/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who will appear in the upcoming episode of ‘India’s Got Talent’ season 10, will be seen joining the Nagaland’s ‘Mahila Band’ on the stage, and will perform with them on his hit tracks ‘Pani Da Rang,’ ‘Saadi Galli Aaja,’ and ‘Mitti Di Khushboo’.
Not only this, Ayushmann will also impress one and all by speaking Nagamese.
The Nagaland’s Mahila Band of 15th Nap (Ir) is all set to perform a beautiful rendition of ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, and ‘Hum Dum Soniyo’ in their unique style, leaving everyone in awe of their talent in the upcoming episode of ‘India’s Got Talent 10’.
This weekend, the Top 14 contestants of the talent reality show will showcase some extraordinary performances that will not only impress the judges – Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Badshah, and Kirron Kher, but also the special guests- Ayushmann Khurrana and Ananya Panday.
Highly impressed with the passion of ‘Mahila...
Not only this, Ayushmann will also impress one and all by speaking Nagamese.
The Nagaland’s Mahila Band of 15th Nap (Ir) is all set to perform a beautiful rendition of ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, and ‘Hum Dum Soniyo’ in their unique style, leaving everyone in awe of their talent in the upcoming episode of ‘India’s Got Talent 10’.
This weekend, the Top 14 contestants of the talent reality show will showcase some extraordinary performances that will not only impress the judges – Shilpa Shetty Kundra, Badshah, and Kirron Kher, but also the special guests- Ayushmann Khurrana and Ananya Panday.
Highly impressed with the passion of ‘Mahila...
- 8/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The multi-hyphenate artiste Farhan Akhtar, who is known for films such as ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, ‘Lakshya’, ‘Rock On!!’ and ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’, is set to perform in Dubai with his band Farhan Live.
The performance is scheduled for September 1.
Farhan will be seen treating the fans to his most popular numbers, seamlessly blending rock, Bollywood hits, and soul-stirring melodies into an unforgettable musical experience.
Talking about the performance, Farhan said: “This is my first show at the Coca-Cola Arena and I am thrilled about it. The vibe in Dubai is simply unique and unlike anything else I have experienced. Performing in this stunning city has to be one of my highlights this year. I can’t wait to watch how Dubai embraces me and my music to bridge, connect, and unify at my forthcoming concert.”
In addition, the top 4 Indian ‘Idol Season 13′ finalists, The Fantastic 4, Winner, Rishi Singh and finalists Deboshmita,...
The performance is scheduled for September 1.
Farhan will be seen treating the fans to his most popular numbers, seamlessly blending rock, Bollywood hits, and soul-stirring melodies into an unforgettable musical experience.
Talking about the performance, Farhan said: “This is my first show at the Coca-Cola Arena and I am thrilled about it. The vibe in Dubai is simply unique and unlike anything else I have experienced. Performing in this stunning city has to be one of my highlights this year. I can’t wait to watch how Dubai embraces me and my music to bridge, connect, and unify at my forthcoming concert.”
In addition, the top 4 Indian ‘Idol Season 13′ finalists, The Fantastic 4, Winner, Rishi Singh and finalists Deboshmita,...
- 7/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, June 23 (Ians) Actor-director Farhan Akhtar, who is known for films like ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, ‘Rock On!!’, ‘Don’ and several others, is obsessed with cars.
The director recently attended the launch of supercar with his sister Zoya Akhtar in Mumbai, and spoke about his obsession with cars since his childhood days.
Attending the launch of the new Mercedes-Amg SL55 Roadster in Mumbai, Farhan said: “I have been obsessed with cars since I was a child. I used to get my hands on any magazine which had a picture of a car, cut it out and stick it on the wall of my room. I have always been absolutely in awe of great looking cars, great sounding cars. Even in my first film ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, the car that has been used is only for the Goa trip.”
He further mentioned: “Everyone associates that film with the road trip. It...
The director recently attended the launch of supercar with his sister Zoya Akhtar in Mumbai, and spoke about his obsession with cars since his childhood days.
Attending the launch of the new Mercedes-Amg SL55 Roadster in Mumbai, Farhan said: “I have been obsessed with cars since I was a child. I used to get my hands on any magazine which had a picture of a car, cut it out and stick it on the wall of my room. I have always been absolutely in awe of great looking cars, great sounding cars. Even in my first film ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, the car that has been used is only for the Goa trip.”
He further mentioned: “Everyone associates that film with the road trip. It...
- 6/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The trailer of the Australian feature documentary ‘Brand Bollywood – down under’ was unveiled on Tuesday.
The trailer, which was launched at the Cannes Market, days after a popular session on Australia-India co-production at the India Pavillion, gives a glimpse of the extraordinary journey of Hindi cinema and its remarkable role in shaping India’s perception in Australia.
Describing the documentary and the need for it, director Anupam Sharma said, “Bollywood is India’s tremendous soft power and is India’s ambassador to the world, just like Ayurveda, Yoga, spirituality, cricket, Indian Doctors and It industry. I have personally seen the role the Indian film industry has played in creating new horizons for Indians and India in Australia and deeply felt that this was a story that needed to be told and documented not just for Indians but for the world.”
The documentary takes a deep dive into the evolving role...
The trailer, which was launched at the Cannes Market, days after a popular session on Australia-India co-production at the India Pavillion, gives a glimpse of the extraordinary journey of Hindi cinema and its remarkable role in shaping India’s perception in Australia.
Describing the documentary and the need for it, director Anupam Sharma said, “Bollywood is India’s tremendous soft power and is India’s ambassador to the world, just like Ayurveda, Yoga, spirituality, cricket, Indian Doctors and It industry. I have personally seen the role the Indian film industry has played in creating new horizons for Indians and India in Australia and deeply felt that this was a story that needed to be told and documented not just for Indians but for the world.”
The documentary takes a deep dive into the evolving role...
- 5/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Indian studio Excel Entertainment has promoted business head Vishal Ramchandani to the newly created position of CEO.
An Mba by qualification, Ramchandani joined Excel in 2008, in the marketing division. In 2013, he was entrusted with the duties of heading the division, where he spearheaded award-winning marketing campaigns for films such as “Fukrey,” “Baar Baar Dekho,” “Gold” and “Gully Boy.”
In 2018, Ramchandani was elevated to the position of business head. In this role, he played a pivotal role in transforming Excel Entertainment from a creative production house to a studio that self-funds, markets and distributes its films. Under his leadership, the company’s distribution business diversified with the K.G.F. franchise, which became a nationwide blockbuster. He was also instrumental in Excel expanding into different verticals such as a talent division and co-production deals, as well as facilitating new media ventures.
Ramchandani said: “I am thrilled and humbled to take on...
An Mba by qualification, Ramchandani joined Excel in 2008, in the marketing division. In 2013, he was entrusted with the duties of heading the division, where he spearheaded award-winning marketing campaigns for films such as “Fukrey,” “Baar Baar Dekho,” “Gold” and “Gully Boy.”
In 2018, Ramchandani was elevated to the position of business head. In this role, he played a pivotal role in transforming Excel Entertainment from a creative production house to a studio that self-funds, markets and distributes its films. Under his leadership, the company’s distribution business diversified with the K.G.F. franchise, which became a nationwide blockbuster. He was also instrumental in Excel expanding into different verticals such as a talent division and co-production deals, as well as facilitating new media ventures.
Ramchandani said: “I am thrilled and humbled to take on...
- 5/8/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Kathmandu, May 7 ( Ians) Famous Bollywood actor Aamir Khan arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday and left for meditation. He has reportedly gone to a meditation spot in the outskirts of Kathmandu, according to an official who received him at the airport.
He will spend at least 11 days in Nepal Vipassana Centre in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu. It is one of the popular meditation centres in Kathmandu located on the outskirts of the city. It offers 10-day long meditation courses, according to the website.
Khan is one of the most popular actors in Bollywood, known for his versatile acting skills and his commitment to quality cinema. His popular movies are Lagaan, 3 Idiots, Pk, Dil Chahta Hai, Rang De Basanti, among others.
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He will spend at least 11 days in Nepal Vipassana Centre in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu. It is one of the popular meditation centres in Kathmandu located on the outskirts of the city. It offers 10-day long meditation courses, according to the website.
Khan is one of the most popular actors in Bollywood, known for his versatile acting skills and his commitment to quality cinema. His popular movies are Lagaan, 3 Idiots, Pk, Dil Chahta Hai, Rang De Basanti, among others.
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- 5/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
As Aamir Khan enters another chapter of his life with him turning 58 years old on March 14, 2023, it’s only fitting to pay tribute to the versatile actor who has left an indelible mark in Hindi and even Indian cinema. Fondly known as Mr. Perfectionist, Aamir Khan has been one of those stars who made some kind of difference to the industry by taking risks in the mainstream sphere and delivering some of the most iconic performances in Indian cinema. Aamir has been around for over three decades and played varied types of roles, from the lovable goofball to portraying complex characters with ease. Aamir has constantly reinvented himself and set new benchmarks in the industry. Here are the top 10 performances of Aamir Khan (ranked):
10. Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
This comedy film contains one of the most memorable performances of Aamir Khan, which, even though it did not get the success...
10. Andaz Apna Apna (1994)
This comedy film contains one of the most memorable performances of Aamir Khan, which, even though it did not get the success...
- 3/25/2023
- by Riddhadev Bandyopadhyay
- Film Fugitives
Mumbai, March 19 (Ians) Actress Sonali Kulkarni, who is known for her work in Marathi cinema and Hindi films like ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ and ‘Taxi No. 9211, recently said at an event that “Indian girls are lazy.”
She said that girls look for well-to-do boyfriends or husbands to fulfil their needs instead of being passionate about their own careers. Soon after the statement came out, the actress started receiving the flak on the Internet.
The actress took to her Instagram and shared an apology note. She wrote in the caption: “But you were right! Women who haven’t understood the context probably are hurt but on an honest note, whatever you said was right. Also, it wasn’t about every woman, it was about a few women who genuinely want it easy.”
The note started off as it read: “I’m overwhelmed with the feedback I’m receiving. I would like to thank all of you,...
She said that girls look for well-to-do boyfriends or husbands to fulfil their needs instead of being passionate about their own careers. Soon after the statement came out, the actress started receiving the flak on the Internet.
The actress took to her Instagram and shared an apology note. She wrote in the caption: “But you were right! Women who haven’t understood the context probably are hurt but on an honest note, whatever you said was right. Also, it wasn’t about every woman, it was about a few women who genuinely want it easy.”
The note started off as it read: “I’m overwhelmed with the feedback I’m receiving. I would like to thank all of you,...
- 3/19/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Tum Jhoothi Main Makkar
Staring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor
Directed by Luv Ranjan
Let’s get this straight. Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar(Tjmm) is one of the most entertaining rom-coms in recent times. And why just recent? It is probably one of the finest films in the from-com space blending pizzas with a punch-filled plot which is relevant and redhot. And the spoken lines are on the dot.
So should I spill out what Ranjan and his co-writer Rahul Mody finally have to say on familial ties? Or should I just take you through the bumper journey of Micky and Tinni, two goodlooking people , who are meant to be together. But , sigh, inhe kaun samjhaye?
Ranjan’s ebullient adrenaline-pumped ambrosial rom-com is irresistibly stylish and smart. It knows its mind and how to say what it has to say without falling prey to the tropes of the genre. In essence,...
Staring Ranbir Kapoor and Shraddha Kapoor
Directed by Luv Ranjan
Let’s get this straight. Tu Jhoothi Main Makkar(Tjmm) is one of the most entertaining rom-coms in recent times. And why just recent? It is probably one of the finest films in the from-com space blending pizzas with a punch-filled plot which is relevant and redhot. And the spoken lines are on the dot.
So should I spill out what Ranjan and his co-writer Rahul Mody finally have to say on familial ties? Or should I just take you through the bumper journey of Micky and Tinni, two goodlooking people , who are meant to be together. But , sigh, inhe kaun samjhaye?
Ranjan’s ebullient adrenaline-pumped ambrosial rom-com is irresistibly stylish and smart. It knows its mind and how to say what it has to say without falling prey to the tropes of the genre. In essence,...
- 3/8/2023
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, Feb 15 (Ians) Singer-composer Shankar Mahadevan, who is known for big hits such as ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, ‘Maahi Ve’, ‘Kajra Re’ and countless others, released a new devotional song titled ‘Devo ke Dev Mahadev’ ahead of Maha Shivaratri on Wednesday. The track is a tribute to Lord Shiva.
Talking about the song, the singer-composer, who has also acted in films like ‘Aranmanai 3’ and ‘Katyar Kaljat Ghusali’, said: “This song is very close to my heart and it aptly captures the emotions of a Shiva devotee. I am a Shiva bhakt, hence this song naturally drew me towards it and I hope I did justice to this song.”
The song depicts the story of a journey of a youth in pursuit of the Almighty. In the journey, the young man realises that the selfless act of service is the ultimate worship of lord Shiva. The music video for the track has...
Talking about the song, the singer-composer, who has also acted in films like ‘Aranmanai 3’ and ‘Katyar Kaljat Ghusali’, said: “This song is very close to my heart and it aptly captures the emotions of a Shiva devotee. I am a Shiva bhakt, hence this song naturally drew me towards it and I hope I did justice to this song.”
The song depicts the story of a journey of a youth in pursuit of the Almighty. In the journey, the young man realises that the selfless act of service is the ultimate worship of lord Shiva. The music video for the track has...
- 2/15/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Saiyami Kher is one busy girl, with two major projects of hers coming up. There are talks of the actor collaborating with Pratik Gandhi for her next project. Pratik is best known for portraying Harshad Mehta in Sony Liv series Scam 1992.
“Saiyami and Pratik are collaborating on the project, which will be produced by Excel Entertainment and directed by ‘Raees’ movie director Rahul Dholakia. The film titled ‘Agni’ also stars Divyendu Sharma as one of the leads. The film is based on firefighters. While not much of the details of the project are known, the shooting already started this month. Most of the shooting will be happening in Mumbai and Delhi,” revealed the source close to the team.
Last year both the actors collaborated for a podcast titled ‘Gangistan’ which is streaming on Spotify. Excel Entertainment, the production company of Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, has produced movies like Dil Chahta Hai,...
“Saiyami and Pratik are collaborating on the project, which will be produced by Excel Entertainment and directed by ‘Raees’ movie director Rahul Dholakia. The film titled ‘Agni’ also stars Divyendu Sharma as one of the leads. The film is based on firefighters. While not much of the details of the project are known, the shooting already started this month. Most of the shooting will be happening in Mumbai and Delhi,” revealed the source close to the team.
Last year both the actors collaborated for a podcast titled ‘Gangistan’ which is streaming on Spotify. Excel Entertainment, the production company of Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, has produced movies like Dil Chahta Hai,...
- 8/24/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Actress, model and VJ Suchitra Pillai says that she enjoys doing audio shows as people appreciate her voice. The actress has narrated multiple characters including the lead protagonist in the audiobook ‘Naqaab’. She candidly speaks about being part of it and how she managed to play so many characters.
The audiobook is a psychological thriller written by J P Pomare and it revolves around a psychologist Margot Scott.
The 51-year-old actress briefs about her role saying: “This audiobook is about the psychologist, Margot Scott and her family and her clients. So to play her and all of her clients and family members, etc. was the challenging bit of it. But that’s the interesting thing about audiobooks, where you get to play so many characters and it’s all about voice.”
“You don’t have your expressions, you don’t have your face, you only have vocal expressions that you...
The audiobook is a psychological thriller written by J P Pomare and it revolves around a psychologist Margot Scott.
The 51-year-old actress briefs about her role saying: “This audiobook is about the psychologist, Margot Scott and her family and her clients. So to play her and all of her clients and family members, etc. was the challenging bit of it. But that’s the interesting thing about audiobooks, where you get to play so many characters and it’s all about voice.”
“You don’t have your expressions, you don’t have your face, you only have vocal expressions that you...
- 8/21/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The Indian government has approved an audiovisual co-production treaty with Australia, designed to promote joint production of films between the two countries.
While details are currently scarce, producer contributions from the two countries can vary from 20 to 80 of the final total cost of the jointly produced work.
“Australia has emerged as a preferred destination for shooting of Indian films. India is fast emerging as a major content hub for filmmakers looking for new projects. India has abundance of exotic locations, talent pool and relatively cheaper cost of production, making India a favored destination of foreign film-makers,” the Indian government said in a statement.
“The proposed agreement will boost ties with Australia, lead to exchange of art and culture, showcase the soft power of our country and lead to generation of employment among artistic, technical as well as non-technical personnel engaged in audiovisual co-production, including production and post-production work,” the statement added.
While details are currently scarce, producer contributions from the two countries can vary from 20 to 80 of the final total cost of the jointly produced work.
“Australia has emerged as a preferred destination for shooting of Indian films. India is fast emerging as a major content hub for filmmakers looking for new projects. India has abundance of exotic locations, talent pool and relatively cheaper cost of production, making India a favored destination of foreign film-makers,” the Indian government said in a statement.
“The proposed agreement will boost ties with Australia, lead to exchange of art and culture, showcase the soft power of our country and lead to generation of employment among artistic, technical as well as non-technical personnel engaged in audiovisual co-production, including production and post-production work,” the statement added.
- 8/11/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Michel Fessler, co-writer of “Little Nicholas,” selected at Cannes this year as a special screening, has boarded Ravi K. Chandran’s “Tamara” as scriptwriter.
Based on a story by Paris-based playwright and actor Vasanth Selvam (“Dheepan”), the film will follow 26-year-old Indian origin woman Tamara from Camargue in the south of France, who seeks her roots in the southern Indian territory Pondicherry, which was once a French colony. In parallel narratives, the film will trace the emotional turmoil of Tamara and two other women.
The film is fully financed and being produced by Indian companies Sithara Entertainments (“Bheemla Nayak”), Pawan Kalyan Creative Works (“Sardaar Gabbar Singh”) and Fortune Four Cinemas (“Sir”). Producers include Trivikram Srinivas, Nagavamsi S., and Sai Soujanya.
It is co-produced by Samir Sarkar for Singapore and India based Magic Hour Films (Rotterdam titles “Nasir” and “Jonaki”).
The agreement with Fessler was negotiated at the Cannes Film Market by Chandran and Sarkar.
Based on a story by Paris-based playwright and actor Vasanth Selvam (“Dheepan”), the film will follow 26-year-old Indian origin woman Tamara from Camargue in the south of France, who seeks her roots in the southern Indian territory Pondicherry, which was once a French colony. In parallel narratives, the film will trace the emotional turmoil of Tamara and two other women.
The film is fully financed and being produced by Indian companies Sithara Entertainments (“Bheemla Nayak”), Pawan Kalyan Creative Works (“Sardaar Gabbar Singh”) and Fortune Four Cinemas (“Sir”). Producers include Trivikram Srinivas, Nagavamsi S., and Sai Soujanya.
It is co-produced by Samir Sarkar for Singapore and India based Magic Hour Films (Rotterdam titles “Nasir” and “Jonaki”).
The agreement with Fessler was negotiated at the Cannes Film Market by Chandran and Sarkar.
- 5/25/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Bollywood multi-hyphenate Farhan Akhtar will be part of the cast of Disney Plus’ upcoming series Ms. Marvel, Deadline has learned. Details regarding the character are under wraps, though his participation has been couched as a guest-starring role.
Ms. Marvel is set to premiere on June 8 and introduces Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, aka the titular character, who is a Muslim American teenager growing up in Jersey City. An avid gamer and a voracious fan-fiction scribe, Kamala is a superhero mega-fan with an oversized imagination — particularly when it comes to Captain Marvel. Yet, Kamala feels like she doesn’t fit in at school and sometimes even at home —- that is, until she gets super powers like the heroes she’s always looked up to.
The cast also includes Aramis Knight, Saagar Shaikh, Rish Shah, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Laith Nakli, Azhar Usman, Travina Springer and Nimra Bucha.
Ms. Marvel is set to premiere on June 8 and introduces Iman Vellani as Kamala Khan, aka the titular character, who is a Muslim American teenager growing up in Jersey City. An avid gamer and a voracious fan-fiction scribe, Kamala is a superhero mega-fan with an oversized imagination — particularly when it comes to Captain Marvel. Yet, Kamala feels like she doesn’t fit in at school and sometimes even at home —- that is, until she gets super powers like the heroes she’s always looked up to.
The cast also includes Aramis Knight, Saagar Shaikh, Rish Shah, Zenobia Shroff, Mohan Kapur, Matt Lintz, Yasmeen Fletcher, Laith Nakli, Azhar Usman, Travina Springer and Nimra Bucha.
- 5/6/2022
- by Nancy Tartaglione
- Deadline Film + TV
Amazon is strengthening its ties in India by unveiling a 40-strong slate of original TV series and films and an on-demand rentals service.
Having already made significant in-roads in the multi-lingual country, Amazon used an event at the Jw Marriott Sahar in Mumbai to reveal plans for 22 scripted series, four unscripted series, nine returning series and four films, specials and co-productions, plus multi-year licensing agreements with major Indian producers, such as Dharma Productions and Yash Raj Films.
Along with thrillers, action dramas and light-hearted comedies and romance stories, Amazon India is also pushing into the supernatural and horror genres for the first time.
The originals span Hindi, Tamil and Telugu and will roll out over the next two years, as part of recently-announced plans to double investment in Amazon Prime Video India over the next five years. Almost 70 feature new talent. Scroll down to see the full list below.
“This...
Having already made significant in-roads in the multi-lingual country, Amazon used an event at the Jw Marriott Sahar in Mumbai to reveal plans for 22 scripted series, four unscripted series, nine returning series and four films, specials and co-productions, plus multi-year licensing agreements with major Indian producers, such as Dharma Productions and Yash Raj Films.
Along with thrillers, action dramas and light-hearted comedies and romance stories, Amazon India is also pushing into the supernatural and horror genres for the first time.
The originals span Hindi, Tamil and Telugu and will roll out over the next two years, as part of recently-announced plans to double investment in Amazon Prime Video India over the next five years. Almost 70 feature new talent. Scroll down to see the full list below.
“This...
- 4/28/2022
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan shared that the pandemic drew his attention to a lot of things and that it gave him the time to contemplate and reflect on his life. Speaking on the sidelines of a media event on the occasion of his birthday, the ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ actor said: “Like a lot of people, […]...
- 3/14/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Saif Ali Khan is a Bollywood A-lister known for heroic roles, but that hasn’t stopped him from playing against type in recent years.
The star of Emmy-nominated Netflix series “Sacred Games” is constantly in motion, with a raft of varying roles coming up, starting with this week’s release of “Bunty Aur Babli 2.”
Directed by feature debutant Varun V. Sharma, the Yash Raj Films production is a reboot of 2005 smash hit “Bunty Aur Babli,” which followed a pair of con artists known by the nicknames Bunty and Babli. In the present day, Bunty and Babli are forced out of retirement after a spate of robberies with their trademark style start appearing across India. Khan stars alongside Rani Mukerji.
“It’s taking the story forward 20 years later, where the guy’s got a paunch [and] the party’s over. He’s happily married, but he needs whiskey, and is a bit bored,...
The star of Emmy-nominated Netflix series “Sacred Games” is constantly in motion, with a raft of varying roles coming up, starting with this week’s release of “Bunty Aur Babli 2.”
Directed by feature debutant Varun V. Sharma, the Yash Raj Films production is a reboot of 2005 smash hit “Bunty Aur Babli,” which followed a pair of con artists known by the nicknames Bunty and Babli. In the present day, Bunty and Babli are forced out of retirement after a spate of robberies with their trademark style start appearing across India. Khan stars alongside Rani Mukerji.
“It’s taking the story forward 20 years later, where the guy’s got a paunch [and] the party’s over. He’s happily married, but he needs whiskey, and is a bit bored,...
- 11/18/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
MarriageActor Preity Zinta took to social media to share that they have named their newborn babies Jai and Gia.PTIPreityGZinta/TwitterBollywood star Preity Zinta on Thursday, November 18 announced that she and her husband, financial analyst Gene Goodenough have become parents to twins -- a son and a daughter -- through surrogacy. Zinta, who has been away from the big screen, said they have named their newborn babies Jai and Gia. “Gene & I are overjoyed & our hearts are filled with so much gratitude & with so much love as we welcome our twins Jai Zinta Goodenough & Gia Zinta Goodenough into our family,” she wrote on Twitter. Hi everyone, I wanted to share our amazing news with all of you today. Gene & I are overjoyed & our hearts are filled with so much gratitude & with so much love as we welcome our twins Jai Zinta Goodenough & Gia Zinta Goodenough into our family. pic.twitter.
- 11/18/2021
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Indian studio Excel Entertainment is on a roll. There are several films in the works, including the long-awaited return to direction from company co-founder Farhan Akhtar; a continuing relationship with Amazon Prime Video; and a new deal with Netflix.
Excel was founded by Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, schoolmates with very different backgrounds, in 2001. Sidhwani’s family owned a successful home appliances manufacturing business, which he worked in for six years and developed strong marketing, business development, team building and motivational skills, attributes that would stand him in good stead in his later career as a producer.
Akhtar’s father, Javed, is one of India’s most celebrated screenwriters and poets and mother Honey Irani a well-known writer-director. Their writing credits include some of the all-time hits of Indian cinema. Javed Akhtar co-wrote “Sholay,” “Deewar” and “Don” amongst several in a fruitful writing partnership with Salim Khan and his solo screenplay credits include “Meri Jung,...
Excel was founded by Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, schoolmates with very different backgrounds, in 2001. Sidhwani’s family owned a successful home appliances manufacturing business, which he worked in for six years and developed strong marketing, business development, team building and motivational skills, attributes that would stand him in good stead in his later career as a producer.
Akhtar’s father, Javed, is one of India’s most celebrated screenwriters and poets and mother Honey Irani a well-known writer-director. Their writing credits include some of the all-time hits of Indian cinema. Javed Akhtar co-wrote “Sholay,” “Deewar” and “Don” amongst several in a fruitful writing partnership with Salim Khan and his solo screenplay credits include “Meri Jung,...
- 10/27/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Global streaming giant Netflix unveiled a multi-year strategic partnership with the TV banner of Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Indian film and series production company Excel Entertainment.
Excel is behind “the cult classic Dil Chahta Hai, along with Rock On, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Lakshya, Toofaan and the Don franchise,” the companies highlighted. The pact, financial terms of which weren’t disclosed, adds to Netflix’s programming slate in India.
“As one of the pioneers in on-demand long-form storytelling, Excel Entertainment will produce a variety of stories under its series banner Excel Media & Entertainment for Netflix members in over 190 countries commencing with ...
Excel is behind “the cult classic Dil Chahta Hai, along with Rock On, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Lakshya, Toofaan and the Don franchise,” the companies highlighted. The pact, financial terms of which weren’t disclosed, adds to Netflix’s programming slate in India.
“As one of the pioneers in on-demand long-form storytelling, Excel Entertainment will produce a variety of stories under its series banner Excel Media & Entertainment for Netflix members in over 190 countries commencing with ...
Global streaming giant Netflix unveiled a multi-year strategic partnership with the TV banner of Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Indian film and series production company Excel Entertainment.
Excel is behind “the cult classic Dil Chahta Hai, along with Rock On, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Lakshya, Toofaan and the Don franchise,” the companies highlighted. The pact, financial terms of which weren’t disclosed, adds to Netflix’s programming slate in India.
“As one of the pioneers in on-demand long-form storytelling, Excel Entertainment will produce a variety of stories under its series banner Excel Media & Entertainment for Netflix members in over 190 countries commencing with ...
Excel is behind “the cult classic Dil Chahta Hai, along with Rock On, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Lakshya, Toofaan and the Don franchise,” the companies highlighted. The pact, financial terms of which weren’t disclosed, adds to Netflix’s programming slate in India.
“As one of the pioneers in on-demand long-form storytelling, Excel Entertainment will produce a variety of stories under its series banner Excel Media & Entertainment for Netflix members in over 190 countries commencing with ...
Netflix has entered into a multi-year partnership with Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Mumbai-based Excel Entertainment, the banner behind the cult classic Dil Chahta Hai.
Under the deal, the pair will produce a variety of projects under its series banner Excel Media and Entertainment. It will commence with two shows:
Dabba Cartel is a story of five housewives who run a high stakes secret cartel.
Queen of the Hill: Style, ambition, love, friendship and betrayal set in the backdrop of jazz rich 1960s Mumbai, the series chronicles the dynamic relationship between two ambitious women that will change the city forever.
Excel’s previous credits also include Rock On, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Lakshya, Toofaan and the Don franchise.
Monika Shergill, Vice President, Content, Netflix India, said, “We are excited to join hands with Excel Entertainment, one of India’s path-breaking creative studios. They have continuously pushed the boundaries of...
Under the deal, the pair will produce a variety of projects under its series banner Excel Media and Entertainment. It will commence with two shows:
Dabba Cartel is a story of five housewives who run a high stakes secret cartel.
Queen of the Hill: Style, ambition, love, friendship and betrayal set in the backdrop of jazz rich 1960s Mumbai, the series chronicles the dynamic relationship between two ambitious women that will change the city forever.
Excel’s previous credits also include Rock On, Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, Lakshya, Toofaan and the Don franchise.
Monika Shergill, Vice President, Content, Netflix India, said, “We are excited to join hands with Excel Entertainment, one of India’s path-breaking creative studios. They have continuously pushed the boundaries of...
- 9/1/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Partnership will kick off with two projects tentatively titled Dabba Cartel and Queen Of The Hill.
Netflix has signed a strategic multi-year partnership with Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment, which will produce an unspecified number of drama series for the streamer.
The partnership with the Mumbai-based production outfit will kick off with two projects tentatively titled Dabba Cartel and Queen Of The Hill.
Dabba Cartel is a story of five housewives who run a high stakes secret cartel. Queen Of The Hill, set against the backdrop of the jazz scene in 1960s Mumbai, revolves around the dynamic...
Netflix has signed a strategic multi-year partnership with Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Entertainment, which will produce an unspecified number of drama series for the streamer.
The partnership with the Mumbai-based production outfit will kick off with two projects tentatively titled Dabba Cartel and Queen Of The Hill.
Dabba Cartel is a story of five housewives who run a high stakes secret cartel. Queen Of The Hill, set against the backdrop of the jazz scene in 1960s Mumbai, revolves around the dynamic...
- 9/1/2021
- by Liz Shackleton
- ScreenDaily
Farhan Akhtar Returns to Direction With ‘Jee Le Zaraa,’ as Excel Turns 20, Reveals Slate (Exclusive)
Indian filmmaker, singer and actor Farhan Akhtar is returning to direction after a decade with feature film “Jee Le Zaraa,” starring Bollywood A-listers Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katrina Kaif and Alia Bhatt.
The film is due to start shooting in Sept. 2022. “It’s a road film, a slice-of-life film, with three women on the road,” Akhtar tells Variety. The film is written by Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti and co-produced by Tiger Baby Productions.
Akhtar and his business partner Ritesh Sidhwani run Excel Entertainment, one of India’s most successful production houses, which turns 20 on Tuesday.
Excel is currently celebrating the success of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s boxing drama “Toofaan,” starring Akhtar, streaming on Amazon Prime Video, and has a robust slate lined up. Besides “Jee Le Zaraa,” the feature film slate includes action crime thriller “Yudhra,” directed by Ravi Udyawar (“Mom”), starring Siddhant Chaturvedi (“Gully Boy”) and Malavika Mohanan...
The film is due to start shooting in Sept. 2022. “It’s a road film, a slice-of-life film, with three women on the road,” Akhtar tells Variety. The film is written by Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti and co-produced by Tiger Baby Productions.
Akhtar and his business partner Ritesh Sidhwani run Excel Entertainment, one of India’s most successful production houses, which turns 20 on Tuesday.
Excel is currently celebrating the success of Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s boxing drama “Toofaan,” starring Akhtar, streaming on Amazon Prime Video, and has a robust slate lined up. Besides “Jee Le Zaraa,” the feature film slate includes action crime thriller “Yudhra,” directed by Ravi Udyawar (“Mom”), starring Siddhant Chaturvedi (“Gully Boy”) and Malavika Mohanan...
- 8/10/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Mumbai, March 14 (Ians) Actress Preity Zinta took to social media to post a workout picture on Sunday morning. Preity wrote that she bumped into actress Katrina Kaif at the gym and she clicked her working out.
In the picture, you can see Preity doing an intense leg workout regime along with her trainer Yasmin Karachiwala. Preity is dressed in black gym wear and has her hair tied in a pony.
"When Katrina Kaif catches you in the gym & turns photographer. #dontgiveup #pzfit #ting," she posted with the picture," she captioned the picture.
Katrina also reacted to the picture by commenting, "Yeyyyy my pic made it".
The actress has been known for her films such as "Chori Chori Chupke Chupke", "Dil Chahta Hai", "Kal Ho Naa Ho" and "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna". She moved to Los Angeles after she married Gene Goodenough in February 2016. She often treats her fans with pictures...
In the picture, you can see Preity doing an intense leg workout regime along with her trainer Yasmin Karachiwala. Preity is dressed in black gym wear and has her hair tied in a pony.
"When Katrina Kaif catches you in the gym & turns photographer. #dontgiveup #pzfit #ting," she posted with the picture," she captioned the picture.
Katrina also reacted to the picture by commenting, "Yeyyyy my pic made it".
The actress has been known for her films such as "Chori Chori Chupke Chupke", "Dil Chahta Hai", "Kal Ho Naa Ho" and "Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna". She moved to Los Angeles after she married Gene Goodenough in February 2016. She often treats her fans with pictures...
- 3/14/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, March 6: Singer Shaan has opened up on why Dil Chahta Hai will always be special for him.
"Dil Chahta Hai's success was extremely important for me because till then I believed that something had jinxed my movie soundtracks. No matter how super hit my songs were at that time, the movies didn't do so well at the box office. So, I was really hoping for this curse to break and that happened with Dil Chahta Hai," he said, while opening up on his Bollywood playback career on the music show Indian Pro Music League (Ipml).
Working on the film, he recalled, was fun. Farhan Akhtar, who made his directorial debut with the 2001 film, actually fooled the cast into believing the actor Saif Ali Khan had sung his part in the song Koi kahe kehta rahe, while it had actually been sung by Shaan.
"Farhan Akhtar, had a vision...
"Dil Chahta Hai's success was extremely important for me because till then I believed that something had jinxed my movie soundtracks. No matter how super hit my songs were at that time, the movies didn't do so well at the box office. So, I was really hoping for this curse to break and that happened with Dil Chahta Hai," he said, while opening up on his Bollywood playback career on the music show Indian Pro Music League (Ipml).
Working on the film, he recalled, was fun. Farhan Akhtar, who made his directorial debut with the 2001 film, actually fooled the cast into believing the actor Saif Ali Khan had sung his part in the song Koi kahe kehta rahe, while it had actually been sung by Shaan.
"Farhan Akhtar, had a vision...
- 3/6/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Siddharth Roy Kapur found the title of his next outing in Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani’s era-defining film, Dil Chahta Hai. The producer has thanked Farhan and Ritesh for letting his production house borrow inspiration for the title of its next, Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan?. Starring Saif Ali Khan and Sonali Kulkarni, ‘Woh Ladki Hain Kahaan’ is one of the most popular songs from the music album of the cult film.
In case you need to hear ‘Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan’ from Dil Chatha Hai again click here.
The song has withstood the test of time and continues to be a favourite of music buffs since the release of the Farhan Akhtar directorial in 2001. What remains to be seen is how the hook line of the song summarises the essence of the upcoming film.
Siddharth Roy Kapur says, “I’d like to thank my friends Farhan and Ritesh for...
In case you need to hear ‘Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan’ from Dil Chatha Hai again click here.
The song has withstood the test of time and continues to be a favourite of music buffs since the release of the Farhan Akhtar directorial in 2001. What remains to be seen is how the hook line of the song summarises the essence of the upcoming film.
Siddharth Roy Kapur says, “I’d like to thank my friends Farhan and Ritesh for...
- 2/27/2021
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, Oct 17 (Ians) Choreographer-filmmaker Farah Khan has an interesting anecdote on how the famous hook step of the hit song, Woh ladki hai kahan, in the 2001 blockbuster, Dil Chahta Hai, was finalised.
The song was picturised on Saif Ali Khan and Sonali Kulkarni and Farah opted for a retro mood for the video.
"I remember I had told Geeta (Kapur) that I will play the song and you do some steps. She started doing some birdy step and that is how we made that our hook step," said Farah.
Geeta quipped: "I did that step out of frustration because I couldn't think of anything."
Farah had recently joined Geeta and choreographer Terence Lewis, and dancer-actress Malaika Arora for the Romance Special episode of "India's Best Dancer ".
On the show, Farah said: "I know I have three children, but Geeta will be my first child."
The two have known each other for a long time.
The song was picturised on Saif Ali Khan and Sonali Kulkarni and Farah opted for a retro mood for the video.
"I remember I had told Geeta (Kapur) that I will play the song and you do some steps. She started doing some birdy step and that is how we made that our hook step," said Farah.
Geeta quipped: "I did that step out of frustration because I couldn't think of anything."
Farah had recently joined Geeta and choreographer Terence Lewis, and dancer-actress Malaika Arora for the Romance Special episode of "India's Best Dancer ".
On the show, Farah said: "I know I have three children, but Geeta will be my first child."
The two have known each other for a long time.
- 10/17/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
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There are some which offer travel goals and inspires us to break the monotony of life and bring in some new adventures in life.
We bring you a list of Bollywood Dialogues from Yeh Jawaani Hai Dewaani To Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara that inspires the traveler in you and make you travel right away! "Main udna chahta hoon, daudna chahta hoon, girna bhi chahta hoon ... bus rukna...
Our amazing Bollywood movies are not just about the glitz and glamour, there are some which inspires us to live that fiction, crave for that high profile job we have been aiming for while some give us relationship goals.
Doesn't matter whether you liked the movie or not, but some dialouges will always remain till eternity.
There are some which offer travel goals and inspires us to break the monotony of life and bring in some new adventures in life.
We bring you a list of Bollywood Dialogues from Yeh Jawaani Hai Dewaani To Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara that inspires the traveler in you and make you travel right away! "Main udna chahta hoon, daudna chahta hoon, girna bhi chahta hoon ... bus rukna...
- 9/15/2020
- by Shweta Ghadashi
- GlamSham
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