Mumbai, April 15 (Ians) Varun Dhawan has shared his favourite Bollywood jam.
The actor, who will be soon seen in the upcoming movie ‘Baby John’, took to the Stories section of his Instagram and shared a meme notifying his followers of his favourite Bollywood song.
The meme features two frames in a split-screen format. The upper half of the screen, labeled “Me in public”, shows a scene from ‘American Psycho’ where Christian Bale is walking while wearing his headphones.
The lower half of the screen showcases visuals of the song ‘Chandi Ki Daal Par’ from the Salman Khan-starrer ‘Hello Brother’. Beneath it reads, “My headphones”.
The song has been sung by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and is set against the backdrop of Janmashtami.
Recently, Varun attended Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh’s concert in Mumbai, where he was seen grooving to the tracks along with his ‘Bhediya’ co-star Kriti Sanon.
Other celebs,...
The actor, who will be soon seen in the upcoming movie ‘Baby John’, took to the Stories section of his Instagram and shared a meme notifying his followers of his favourite Bollywood song.
The meme features two frames in a split-screen format. The upper half of the screen, labeled “Me in public”, shows a scene from ‘American Psycho’ where Christian Bale is walking while wearing his headphones.
The lower half of the screen showcases visuals of the song ‘Chandi Ki Daal Par’ from the Salman Khan-starrer ‘Hello Brother’. Beneath it reads, “My headphones”.
The song has been sung by Bollywood superstar Salman Khan and is set against the backdrop of Janmashtami.
Recently, Varun attended Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh’s concert in Mumbai, where he was seen grooving to the tracks along with his ‘Bhediya’ co-star Kriti Sanon.
Other celebs,...
- 4/15/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, April 14 (Ians) Kriti Sanon, who is receiving a lot of positive response for her recent release ‘Crew’, attended Diljit Dosanjh’s concert in Mumbai’s Mahalakshmi Race Course.
The actress was seen grooving with Bollywood star Varun Dhawan and actor Maniesh Paul at the event.
They danced and flooded their social media handles with photos and videos from the concert.
Taking to the Stories section of his Instagram, Maniesh posted a string of glimpses from the event. Angad Bedi, Karan Kundrra, Tejasswi Prakash also appear in Maniesh’s videos.
The event took place at the Mmrda R2 Ground in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (Bkc) area.
Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, actress Taapsee Pannu, Iulia Vantur and singer Harshdeep Kaur also attended the concert.
Others who attended the gig were Tamannaah Bhatia-Vijay Varma, Rajkummar Rao-Patralekhaa, Arpita Khan Sharma, Shura Khan, Ram Kapoor, Gautami Kapoor, Munawar Faruqui, Avneet Kaur and Boney Kapoor.
The actress was seen grooving with Bollywood star Varun Dhawan and actor Maniesh Paul at the event.
They danced and flooded their social media handles with photos and videos from the concert.
Taking to the Stories section of his Instagram, Maniesh posted a string of glimpses from the event. Angad Bedi, Karan Kundrra, Tejasswi Prakash also appear in Maniesh’s videos.
The event took place at the Mmrda R2 Ground in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex (Bkc) area.
Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana, actress Taapsee Pannu, Iulia Vantur and singer Harshdeep Kaur also attended the concert.
Others who attended the gig were Tamannaah Bhatia-Vijay Varma, Rajkummar Rao-Patralekhaa, Arpita Khan Sharma, Shura Khan, Ram Kapoor, Gautami Kapoor, Munawar Faruqui, Avneet Kaur and Boney Kapoor.
- 4/14/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Vidya Balan and Pratik Gandhi are teaming up for the upcoming film titled ‘Do Aur Do Pyaar’. The film also stars Illeana D’Cruz and Sendhil Ramamurthy, and has set its release for March 29, 2024.
The film is a sparkling, contemporary romance and will portray a dazzling ride of love, laughter, and modern relationships. It marks the feature film debut of ad filmmaker Shirsha Guha Thakurta.
Earlier, Vidya and Pratik shared a cryptic post on the social media about an upcoming project, leaving the fans buzzing with excitement and speculation. Vidya and Pratik took to their respective social media handles, and shared an image with the sum of two and two equating to a heart.
The post had a simple yet intriguing caption: “Do aur do milenge. Pyaar ke raaz khulenge! Tomorrow at 11 am, wait for it!”
The film is presented by Applause Entertainment and is an Ellipsis Entertainment production.
Pratik...
The film is a sparkling, contemporary romance and will portray a dazzling ride of love, laughter, and modern relationships. It marks the feature film debut of ad filmmaker Shirsha Guha Thakurta.
Earlier, Vidya and Pratik shared a cryptic post on the social media about an upcoming project, leaving the fans buzzing with excitement and speculation. Vidya and Pratik took to their respective social media handles, and shared an image with the sum of two and two equating to a heart.
The post had a simple yet intriguing caption: “Do aur do milenge. Pyaar ke raaz khulenge! Tomorrow at 11 am, wait for it!”
The film is presented by Applause Entertainment and is an Ellipsis Entertainment production.
Pratik...
- 1/17/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Veteran actress Shabana Azmi hoisted the Indian flag at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023. As the Tricolour fluttered against the Melbourne skyline, the shared emotions of patriotism and unity resonated strongly with attendees.
Commenting on the ceremony, Shabana said: “To be having this honour to hoist the Indian flag, the flag that I’m so proud of, the flag all of us present today are proud of in Melbourne is an honour I never believed I could have.”
“I would like to reiterate that we are here to celebrate Indian cinema in Melbourne, and I truly believe that art knows no boundaries and cinema can be an instrument for social change.”
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023 continues to be a significant platform for showcasing the vibrancy and diversity of Indian cinema on the global stage and the festival started on 11th august and will conclude on 20th august.
Commenting on the ceremony, Shabana said: “To be having this honour to hoist the Indian flag, the flag that I’m so proud of, the flag all of us present today are proud of in Melbourne is an honour I never believed I could have.”
“I would like to reiterate that we are here to celebrate Indian cinema in Melbourne, and I truly believe that art knows no boundaries and cinema can be an instrument for social change.”
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023 continues to be a significant platform for showcasing the vibrancy and diversity of Indian cinema on the global stage and the festival started on 11th august and will conclude on 20th august.
- 8/14/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Aug 11 (Ians) Rani Mukerji was named the Best Actress In Film (Female), Vijay Varma as Best Actor (Male) In Series took home the top honours at the 14th edition of Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (Iffm).
Rani won for ‘Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway’ and Mohit Agarwal took home the award for Best Performance in Film (Male) for ‘Agra’.
While ‘Sita Ramam’ was announced the Best Film, ‘Agra’ the Best Indie Film, Kannada Filmmaker Prithvi Konanur was feted with Best Director.
‘To Kill A Tiger’ took home the Best Documentary.
Vijay Varma for ‘Dahaad’ and Rajshri Deshpande for ‘Trial By Fire’ were named as Best Performance (Male) and Best Performance (Female) in a series respectively.
Period Drama ‘Jubilee’ starring Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aparshakti Khurana, Sidhant Gupta, Aditi Rao Hydari, Wamiqa Gabbi and Ram Kapoor was tagged as the Best Series.
Best Short Film – People’s Choice honour was won by ‘Connection...
Rani won for ‘Mrs Chatterjee Vs Norway’ and Mohit Agarwal took home the award for Best Performance in Film (Male) for ‘Agra’.
While ‘Sita Ramam’ was announced the Best Film, ‘Agra’ the Best Indie Film, Kannada Filmmaker Prithvi Konanur was feted with Best Director.
‘To Kill A Tiger’ took home the Best Documentary.
Vijay Varma for ‘Dahaad’ and Rajshri Deshpande for ‘Trial By Fire’ were named as Best Performance (Male) and Best Performance (Female) in a series respectively.
Period Drama ‘Jubilee’ starring Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aparshakti Khurana, Sidhant Gupta, Aditi Rao Hydari, Wamiqa Gabbi and Ram Kapoor was tagged as the Best Series.
Best Short Film – People’s Choice honour was won by ‘Connection...
- 8/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, July 6 (Ians) Actress Vidya Balan is making a comeback to the theatres after a gap of 4 years with her film ‘Neeyat’. The actress revealed that the director and the producer of the film are very crucial before she signs it.
When Vidya Balan does something on screen, it certainly is different and amazing. The actress is all geared up for her next theatrical release ‘Neeyat’ which is a murder mystery. At a press conference held for the film in Mumbai recently, where spoke about what made her say Yes to the film.
The actress said: “I am a very impatient, restless, easily bored audience. When I read something I ask myself: “Will I want to watch it on screen?” Post that obviously if the character calls out to me, the overall script works for me. Director of the film is very very crucial. Also the producer. You can make...
When Vidya Balan does something on screen, it certainly is different and amazing. The actress is all geared up for her next theatrical release ‘Neeyat’ which is a murder mystery. At a press conference held for the film in Mumbai recently, where spoke about what made her say Yes to the film.
The actress said: “I am a very impatient, restless, easily bored audience. When I read something I ask myself: “Will I want to watch it on screen?” Post that obviously if the character calls out to me, the overall script works for me. Director of the film is very very crucial. Also the producer. You can make...
- 7/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Filmmaker Anu Menon, who is collaborating with Vidya Balan for the second time on ‘Neeyat’ this time after ‘Shakuntala Devi’ said on Wednesday she needed someone with calibre and gravitas for the role. So, she approached Vidya for the lead.Menon, along with Vidya, Ram Kapoor, Rahul Bose, Dipannita Sharma, Shashank Arora, Shahana Goswami, Neeraj Kabi and Amrita Puri, were interacting with the media during a press conference in Mumbai.
When asked about collaborating with Vidya Balan for the second time, Menon said: “Why? Because when we started writing the script and started figuring out this character, it really felt like a Vidya Balan role. I am not saying she is similar to Vidya, but we wanted someone of her calibre, gravitas; someone who can actually takes us on this journey — the one you can trust.”
Menon added: “And as you know, Vidya Balan doesn’t say yes very easily,...
When asked about collaborating with Vidya Balan for the second time, Menon said: “Why? Because when we started writing the script and started figuring out this character, it really felt like a Vidya Balan role. I am not saying she is similar to Vidya, but we wanted someone of her calibre, gravitas; someone who can actually takes us on this journey — the one you can trust.”
Menon added: “And as you know, Vidya Balan doesn’t say yes very easily,...
- 7/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Rahul Bose, who is known for films like ‘Bulbbul’, ‘Chameli’, ‘Pyaar Ke Side Effects’ and ‘Dil Dhadakane Do’, is awaiting the release of his new theatrical film ‘Neeyat’.
The actor spoke to the media on Wednesday and was in a terrific mood, he joked and pulled the leg of his co-actors, who attended the press conference.
As a reporter kept taking his name to probe him for a question, his co-actor Ram Kapoor nudged Rahul to answer, to which Rahul said in jest, “Yeah yeah, I’m not cross-eyed. I’ve been looking at him all this while.”
His reply sent across a wave of laughter in the movie hall where the film’s press conference was organised.
‘Neeyat’ is a classic whodunit mystery in which Vidya Balan is investigating the alleged murder of Ashish Kapoor played by Ram. Rahul plays Ashish’s brother in the film.
Later, as he spoke to the media,...
The actor spoke to the media on Wednesday and was in a terrific mood, he joked and pulled the leg of his co-actors, who attended the press conference.
As a reporter kept taking his name to probe him for a question, his co-actor Ram Kapoor nudged Rahul to answer, to which Rahul said in jest, “Yeah yeah, I’m not cross-eyed. I’ve been looking at him all this while.”
His reply sent across a wave of laughter in the movie hall where the film’s press conference was organised.
‘Neeyat’ is a classic whodunit mystery in which Vidya Balan is investigating the alleged murder of Ashish Kapoor played by Ram. Rahul plays Ashish’s brother in the film.
Later, as he spoke to the media,...
- 7/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bollywood actress Vidya Balan, who is gearing up for her theatrical release ‘Neeyat’, has shed light on her character in the film, saying that she is unlike any other detective, in fact not a classic detective.
In the film, which stars an ensemble starcast, Vidya plays the role of Mira Rao, a Cbi officer, who investigates the suicide of billionaire Ashish Kapoor (played by Ram Kapoor) and breaks the news to his family, assembled for a gala, saying it’s rather a murder and not a suicide.
Talking about her part in the film, Vidya told the media, “Mira Rao is not a classic detective in a classic murder mystery. She has her own quirks and a very different perspective to things”.
Ram, her co-actor, even compared her character to ‘Sherlock Holmes’. The actress also shared that the ensemble cast had the time of their lives shooting for the film...
In the film, which stars an ensemble starcast, Vidya plays the role of Mira Rao, a Cbi officer, who investigates the suicide of billionaire Ashish Kapoor (played by Ram Kapoor) and breaks the news to his family, assembled for a gala, saying it’s rather a murder and not a suicide.
Talking about her part in the film, Vidya told the media, “Mira Rao is not a classic detective in a classic murder mystery. She has her own quirks and a very different perspective to things”.
Ram, her co-actor, even compared her character to ‘Sherlock Holmes’. The actress also shared that the ensemble cast had the time of their lives shooting for the film...
- 7/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Prajakta Koli started her journey in the digital space and over the years has made a place for herself as one of the most prominent faces in the Indian Entertainment Industry. Apart from the multiple feathers that she dons in her hat including being the United Nations Climate Control Ambassador for India; being on the Board of Gates Foundation and running her own highly successful Youtube channel, this is Prajakta’s second venture as an actor on the big screen.
Talking about working with names such as Vidya Balan, Ram Kapoor, Rahul Bose and Neeraj Kabi among many others, Prajakta says, “I have been a Vidya Balan fan since forever, and just the fact that I get to share the screen with her was magical for me. And then there was the whole cast, I mean where else would I get to chill for two months with the likes of Ram Kapoor,...
Talking about working with names such as Vidya Balan, Ram Kapoor, Rahul Bose and Neeraj Kabi among many others, Prajakta says, “I have been a Vidya Balan fan since forever, and just the fact that I get to share the screen with her was magical for me. And then there was the whole cast, I mean where else would I get to chill for two months with the likes of Ram Kapoor,...
- 6/29/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, June 27 (Ians) Actor Ram Kapoor, who will be soon seen portraying eccentric billionaire Ashish Kapoor in the film ‘Neeyat’, has shared that he initially modelled the character on his own father.
Elaborating on the topic, he said, “When I first read the script, I saw that this was not going to be too difficult to get into, it was relatable to me, that was my initial thought. I based some of the character parts on my own father”.
He added, “My father was also a typical North Indian Punjabi man who could be very loud and opinionated, and he was also very well to do, very successful. There were similarities between him and my character, so I based the building blocks of the character on my father, whom I discussed with Anu as I thought that would help me make it more personal. Anu liked that and helped me build on it more,...
Elaborating on the topic, he said, “When I first read the script, I saw that this was not going to be too difficult to get into, it was relatable to me, that was my initial thought. I based some of the character parts on my own father”.
He added, “My father was also a typical North Indian Punjabi man who could be very loud and opinionated, and he was also very well to do, very successful. There were similarities between him and my character, so I based the building blocks of the character on my father, whom I discussed with Anu as I thought that would help me make it more personal. Anu liked that and helped me build on it more,...
- 6/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The trailer of the upcoming film ‘Neeyat’ which stars Vidya Balan in the lead, was unveiled on Thursday. With a length of over 2 minutes and 24 seconds, the trailer paints a riveting picture of a whodunit mystery.
It begins with Ram Kapoor’s character of billionaire, Ashish Kapoor, organising a gathering at his castle in Scotland. As the celebrations go on in full swing, Ashish jumps off from the cliff leaving everyone flabbergasted. Enters Vidya Balan, a detective, Mira Rao who breaks the news to Kapoor’s guests that this one is not a suicide but a murder.
The movie also stars Rahul Bose, Neeraj Kabi, Amrita Puri, Shahana Goswami, Niki Walia, Dipannita Sharma, Shashank Arora, Prajakta Koli, Danesh Razvi, Ishika Mehra and Madhav Deval in pivotal roles.
The trailer reminds of the Daniel Craig-starrer ‘Knives Out’ with a dysfunctional family and their web of secrets acting as the central themes.
It begins with Ram Kapoor’s character of billionaire, Ashish Kapoor, organising a gathering at his castle in Scotland. As the celebrations go on in full swing, Ashish jumps off from the cliff leaving everyone flabbergasted. Enters Vidya Balan, a detective, Mira Rao who breaks the news to Kapoor’s guests that this one is not a suicide but a murder.
The movie also stars Rahul Bose, Neeraj Kabi, Amrita Puri, Shahana Goswami, Niki Walia, Dipannita Sharma, Shashank Arora, Prajakta Koli, Danesh Razvi, Ishika Mehra and Madhav Deval in pivotal roles.
The trailer reminds of the Daniel Craig-starrer ‘Knives Out’ with a dysfunctional family and their web of secrets acting as the central themes.
- 6/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, June 21 (Ians) Vidya Balan’s upcoming theatrical release, “Neeyat” dropped a short teaser, which only further fans the flames of curiosity regarding the murder mystery.
Ahead of its trailer launch on Thursday, the makers unveiled an intriguing but incredibly vague 17 second teaser which reveals next to nothing except the appearance of Vidya Balan’s character.
The teaser simply says “Suspects are arriving. Motives are forming. Get ready folks, a mystery is coming.”
In addition, the makers revealed 11 posters of the film’s key characters, giving viewers an introduction to Vidya Balan’s character, and the 10 other suspects who drive the plot forward.
While the teaser offers a small sneak peek into the enigmatic world of the murder mystery, with each poster hyping up the mystery, ultimately the teaser only ups the curiosity.
Shot as a classic murder mystery, the story follows Vidya Balan’s character detective Mira Rao, who...
Ahead of its trailer launch on Thursday, the makers unveiled an intriguing but incredibly vague 17 second teaser which reveals next to nothing except the appearance of Vidya Balan’s character.
The teaser simply says “Suspects are arriving. Motives are forming. Get ready folks, a mystery is coming.”
In addition, the makers revealed 11 posters of the film’s key characters, giving viewers an introduction to Vidya Balan’s character, and the 10 other suspects who drive the plot forward.
While the teaser offers a small sneak peek into the enigmatic world of the murder mystery, with each poster hyping up the mystery, ultimately the teaser only ups the curiosity.
Shot as a classic murder mystery, the story follows Vidya Balan’s character detective Mira Rao, who...
- 6/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Wamiqa Gabbi lost a tremendous amount of weight during the promotion of the ‘Jubilee’. In the series, she plays the role of an actress in her 40s and 50s for which she has to put on some weight to look the part. Post that she went on a weight-loss journey.
She says, “Going on a weight-loss journey was, of course, a conscious decision and the focus was on being fit. For Jubilee, I had to put on some amount to look the part since the series is set in the 40s and 50s and people then had a certain body type.”
“My only concern was I didn’t want to starve, but I have an excellent and talented fitness team who made sure I didn’t but had some good food. It feels good to fit into my old clothes.”
Wamiqa plays the role of Niloufer Qureshi, a yesteryear actress . The series stars Prosenjit Chatterjee,...
She says, “Going on a weight-loss journey was, of course, a conscious decision and the focus was on being fit. For Jubilee, I had to put on some amount to look the part since the series is set in the 40s and 50s and people then had a certain body type.”
“My only concern was I didn’t want to starve, but I have an excellent and talented fitness team who made sure I didn’t but had some good food. It feels good to fit into my old clothes.”
Wamiqa plays the role of Niloufer Qureshi, a yesteryear actress . The series stars Prosenjit Chatterjee,...
- 6/9/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Supriya Shukla, who will be seen in the third season of ‘Bade Acche Lagte Hain’, said that she ensures her presence in the show makes a difference.
The show has brought back the fan-favourite jodi of Nakuul Mehta and Disha Parmar, who are reprising their iconic roles of Ram Kapoor and Priya.
One such actor to make her mark is Supriya Shukla, who essays the role of Ram Kapoor’s mother.
Supriya shared: “Whenever I take on a new project, I ensure that my presence in the show makes a difference and stands out from my previous work. My character, Shalini Kapoor, is a positive personality with the purest heart.”
“Her one wish is to see her son settled, where he is loved for who he is and not just for his wealth. I resonate with my character as she showcases a mother’s unconditional love. I hope Shalini...
The show has brought back the fan-favourite jodi of Nakuul Mehta and Disha Parmar, who are reprising their iconic roles of Ram Kapoor and Priya.
One such actor to make her mark is Supriya Shukla, who essays the role of Ram Kapoor’s mother.
Supriya shared: “Whenever I take on a new project, I ensure that my presence in the show makes a difference and stands out from my previous work. My character, Shalini Kapoor, is a positive personality with the purest heart.”
“Her one wish is to see her son settled, where he is loved for who he is and not just for his wealth. I resonate with my character as she showcases a mother’s unconditional love. I hope Shalini...
- 6/2/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Abundantia Entertainment and Prime Video’s most anticipated murder mystery, ‘Neeyat’ is all set for its worldwide theatrical premiere on July 7th, 2023. The intriguing thriller, featuring Vidya Balan as the leading protagonist, is making its grand entrance in the crown jewel of recording studios, the iconic Abbey Road Studios.
Having earned a name for itself for being the epicenter of work for many legendary musicians and artists, Abbey Road Studios has been a musical pillar to the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Amy Winehouse and more recently Ed Sheeran, Adele, and Lady Gaga. It also one of the world’s premier destinations for film scoring with illustrious movies like Raiders of the Lost Ark, the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, movies from the Harry Potter series, Black Panther, 1917, Avengers: Endgame including the Oscar winning scores of Gravity and The Shape of Water being composed here. Neeyat joins the distinguished...
Having earned a name for itself for being the epicenter of work for many legendary musicians and artists, Abbey Road Studios has been a musical pillar to the Beatles, Pink Floyd, Amy Winehouse and more recently Ed Sheeran, Adele, and Lady Gaga. It also one of the world’s premier destinations for film scoring with illustrious movies like Raiders of the Lost Ark, the Lord of the Rings and Hobbit trilogies, movies from the Harry Potter series, Black Panther, 1917, Avengers: Endgame including the Oscar winning scores of Gravity and The Shape of Water being composed here. Neeyat joins the distinguished...
- 5/23/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Abundantia Entertainment and Prime Video, today, announced the worldwide theatrical release date of their much-awaited, murder mystery – Neeyat. The intriguing whodunnit, featuring Vidya Balan in the lead, marks its date with the audience in theatres on July 7th, 2023. Neeyat is directed by Anu Menon who last directed Vidya Balan in the 2020 superhit ‘Shakuntala Devi’, based on the life and times of the lady known as the human computer.
Anu Menon’s recent directing credits also include multiple episodes of the internationally acclaimed series ‘Killing Eve’. Neeyat boasts of an enviable ensemble cast featuring Ram Kapoor, Rahul Bose, Neeraj Kabi, Amrita Puri, Shahana Goswami, Niki Walia, Dipannita Sharma, Shashank Arora, Prajakta Koli, Danesh Razvi, Ishika Mehra and Madhav Deval in pivotal roles. Neeyat has been written by Anu Menon, Priya Venkataraman, Advaita Kala and Girvani Dhyani with dialogues by Kausar Munir.
Produced by the Vikram Malhotra-led Abundantia Entertainment, that also produced Shakuntala Devi,...
Anu Menon’s recent directing credits also include multiple episodes of the internationally acclaimed series ‘Killing Eve’. Neeyat boasts of an enviable ensemble cast featuring Ram Kapoor, Rahul Bose, Neeraj Kabi, Amrita Puri, Shahana Goswami, Niki Walia, Dipannita Sharma, Shashank Arora, Prajakta Koli, Danesh Razvi, Ishika Mehra and Madhav Deval in pivotal roles. Neeyat has been written by Anu Menon, Priya Venkataraman, Advaita Kala and Girvani Dhyani with dialogues by Kausar Munir.
Produced by the Vikram Malhotra-led Abundantia Entertainment, that also produced Shakuntala Devi,...
- 5/8/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
‘Modern Love’ Third Iteration Sets Release
Prime Video has set May 18 for the global release of its upcoming Indian anthology series “Modern Love Chennai.” This is the third Indian adaptation of “Modern Love,” the internationally acclaimed original anthology directed by John Carney, following “Modern Love Mumbai” and “Modern Love Hyderabad.”
Produced under the banner of Tyler Durden and Kino Fist, with Thiagarajan Kumararaja as the creator, the six-episode anthology presents a bouquet of love stories set in the city of Chennai that explore relationships, push boundaries, and open minds.
“Love stories and rom-coms have never been my cup of tea. Thus, ‘Modern Love Chennai’ was an interesting challenge,” said Kumararaja, creator of the series and writer-director of one of the episodes. “With these stories, we have explored and celebrated the old-world charm of the city, which remains rooted in a distinct blend of tradition and modernity.”
Festival Winners
The Jeonju International Film Festival,...
Prime Video has set May 18 for the global release of its upcoming Indian anthology series “Modern Love Chennai.” This is the third Indian adaptation of “Modern Love,” the internationally acclaimed original anthology directed by John Carney, following “Modern Love Mumbai” and “Modern Love Hyderabad.”
Produced under the banner of Tyler Durden and Kino Fist, with Thiagarajan Kumararaja as the creator, the six-episode anthology presents a bouquet of love stories set in the city of Chennai that explore relationships, push boundaries, and open minds.
“Love stories and rom-coms have never been my cup of tea. Thus, ‘Modern Love Chennai’ was an interesting challenge,” said Kumararaja, creator of the series and writer-director of one of the episodes. “With these stories, we have explored and celebrated the old-world charm of the city, which remains rooted in a distinct blend of tradition and modernity.”
Festival Winners
The Jeonju International Film Festival,...
- 5/8/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Actress Kangana Ranaut has praised the entire cast and crew of the web-series ‘Jubilee’ and thanked the director for launching “two fresh faces” such as Wamiqa Gabbi and Sidhant Gupta.
Kangana took to her Instagram stories and wrote: “What a splendid, spectacular, absolutely sublime drama series …. The seed of the Golden age of Hindi cinema was sown in the ashes of partition and the aftermath of World War 2… Drama characters resemblance to the most iconic stalwarts of that era is rather uncanny …. It brings alive all the folklores and legends of the golden age we daydream about till today … beyond wonderful… A must watch… .”
She added” “@motwayne in all his glory shines like the golden age of Indian cinema.”
Kangana also said that every department excels, “from writing to photography, from costumes to sets, from music to make up everything is blending together to bring about an exhilarating screen experience.
Kangana took to her Instagram stories and wrote: “What a splendid, spectacular, absolutely sublime drama series …. The seed of the Golden age of Hindi cinema was sown in the ashes of partition and the aftermath of World War 2… Drama characters resemblance to the most iconic stalwarts of that era is rather uncanny …. It brings alive all the folklores and legends of the golden age we daydream about till today … beyond wonderful… A must watch… .”
She added” “@motwayne in all his glory shines like the golden age of Indian cinema.”
Kangana also said that every department excels, “from writing to photography, from costumes to sets, from music to make up everything is blending together to bring about an exhilarating screen experience.
- 5/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, April 21 (Ians) Actress Wamiqa Gabbi, who is seen in ‘Jubilee’ playing a yesteryear’s actress named Niloufer Qureshi, was inspired by Rekha and Priyanka Chopra Jonas for the number ‘Babuji Bhole Bhale’ from the series.
‘Jubilee’ is a period drama is set in the 1940s and 1950s, based on the golden days of the Hindi film industry. She even tried her hands at jazz for the film with the song ‘Babuji Bhole Bhale’.
Wamiqa said: “Playing a character for a period drama is extremely tricky because we tend to caricature people as we have seen in the movies. However, the dance sequences are different, since they used to have very subtle movements and heavy eye and facial expressions.”
“To get those right, I have followed actresses like Rekhaji, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and watched songs by legendary actresses over and over again to prepare for the peppy jazzy number Babuji Bhole Bhale.
‘Jubilee’ is a period drama is set in the 1940s and 1950s, based on the golden days of the Hindi film industry. She even tried her hands at jazz for the film with the song ‘Babuji Bhole Bhale’.
Wamiqa said: “Playing a character for a period drama is extremely tricky because we tend to caricature people as we have seen in the movies. However, the dance sequences are different, since they used to have very subtle movements and heavy eye and facial expressions.”
“To get those right, I have followed actresses like Rekhaji, Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and watched songs by legendary actresses over and over again to prepare for the peppy jazzy number Babuji Bhole Bhale.
- 4/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Wamiqa Gabbi as Niloufer Qureshi is flawless in the series ‘Jubilee’, a period drama which is set in the 1940s and 1950s, based on the golden era of the Hindi film industry. She plays the role of a yesteryear actress and her journey from being an aspiring actress to an established one.
The song ‘Babuji Bhole Bhale’ has been quite popular on social media. To get the song sequences right, she took some inspiration from many icons like Rekha and Priyanka Chopra to name a few who have had iconic jazz numbers in Bollywood.
Wamiqa says, “Playing a character from a period drama is extremely tricky because we tend to caricature people as we have seen in the movies. However, the dance sequences are different, since they used to have very subtle movements and heavy eye and facial expressions. To get those right, I have followed actresses like Rekhaji, Priyanka...
The song ‘Babuji Bhole Bhale’ has been quite popular on social media. To get the song sequences right, she took some inspiration from many icons like Rekha and Priyanka Chopra to name a few who have had iconic jazz numbers in Bollywood.
Wamiqa says, “Playing a character from a period drama is extremely tricky because we tend to caricature people as we have seen in the movies. However, the dance sequences are different, since they used to have very subtle movements and heavy eye and facial expressions. To get those right, I have followed actresses like Rekhaji, Priyanka...
- 4/20/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Ram Kapoor, who plays a film producer – Shamsher Singh Walia, in the recently released streaming series ‘Jubilee’, shared that to essay the part he unleashed the inner Punjabi in him and played it to the gallery because he fully trusted director Vikramaditya Motwane’s instincts as the two go long way back, having worked in Motwane’s directorial debut ‘Udaan’ which was released in 2010.
Shamsher Singh Walia always addresses Madan Kumar (played by Aparshakti Khurana) as, “Madan Kumar, B******d” whenever something goes south for him. This has now become a catchphrase, with fans using it to express their own frustrations and exasperations in memes.
On his transformation journey, Ram Kapoor shared, “For Shamsher Singh Walia, I realised that I must bring that Punjabi inside me out. I must be as Punjabi as I can in terms of body language, with my abuses, my obnoxiousness, everything. And that is what I did,...
Shamsher Singh Walia always addresses Madan Kumar (played by Aparshakti Khurana) as, “Madan Kumar, B******d” whenever something goes south for him. This has now become a catchphrase, with fans using it to express their own frustrations and exasperations in memes.
On his transformation journey, Ram Kapoor shared, “For Shamsher Singh Walia, I realised that I must bring that Punjabi inside me out. I must be as Punjabi as I can in terms of body language, with my abuses, my obnoxiousness, everything. And that is what I did,...
- 4/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Wamiqa Gabbi’s character in ‘Jubilee’ is a tribute to actresses from that golden era, like Madhubala, Nargis, and others.
Wamiqa said: “I play the role of Niloufer Qureshi, an aspiring actress through the 1940’s and 50’s. She is unapologetically ambitious and willing to go the lengths to make it big. My research was completely based on all the actresses from that era, like Madhubala, Nargis, Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rahman, Geeta Bali, Mumtaz, Mala Sinha.”
“I was extremely conscious of not imitating any of them but to create something of my own. This is my little homage to them to embrace their grace and perhaps try to recreate the memories of that elegant period of cinema.”
The series stars Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aparshakti Khurana, Aditi Rao Hydari, Ram Kapoor in pivotal roles. The series is created and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane.
Wamiqa said: “I play the role of Niloufer Qureshi, an aspiring actress through the 1940’s and 50’s. She is unapologetically ambitious and willing to go the lengths to make it big. My research was completely based on all the actresses from that era, like Madhubala, Nargis, Asha Parekh, Waheeda Rahman, Geeta Bali, Mumtaz, Mala Sinha.”
“I was extremely conscious of not imitating any of them but to create something of my own. This is my little homage to them to embrace their grace and perhaps try to recreate the memories of that elegant period of cinema.”
The series stars Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aparshakti Khurana, Aditi Rao Hydari, Ram Kapoor in pivotal roles. The series is created and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane.
- 4/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, April 11 (Ians) Actress Wamiqa Gabbi, who is receiving a lot of appreciation for her work in the recently released streaming series ‘Jubilee’, feels that there was a certain kind of innocence in the Golden era of the Indian cinema which seems to be lost in current times.
‘Jubilee’, which also stars Aparshakti Khurana, Aditi Rao Hydari, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Sidhant Gupta, Nandish Sandhu, and Ram Kapoor, is set against the backdrop of the golden age of Indian cinema and explores the evolution of Hindi cinema.
Wamiqa, who is plays the role of a yesteryear actress, said, “There’s a splendid innocence about the golden age of cinema and its actors, which is lost today and it needs to be touched upon. Even if things were not perfect, it was all part of learning”.
She further mentioned, “Being an actor or showbiz during that time was a profession without any frills attached to it.
‘Jubilee’, which also stars Aparshakti Khurana, Aditi Rao Hydari, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Sidhant Gupta, Nandish Sandhu, and Ram Kapoor, is set against the backdrop of the golden age of Indian cinema and explores the evolution of Hindi cinema.
Wamiqa, who is plays the role of a yesteryear actress, said, “There’s a splendid innocence about the golden age of cinema and its actors, which is lost today and it needs to be touched upon. Even if things were not perfect, it was all part of learning”.
She further mentioned, “Being an actor or showbiz during that time was a profession without any frills attached to it.
- 4/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Director: Vikrmaditya Motwane. Cast: Prasenjit Chatterjee, Aparshakti Khurana, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sidhant Gupta, Nandish Sandhu, Wamiqa Gabbi and Ram Kapoor.
Music: Amit Trivedi. Cinematography: Pratik Shah.
Ians Rating: ***1/2
The mainstay of the Indian film industry has been its checkered history with a motley mix of religions, castes and regions headlining a wide cross-section of actors — some from a privileged background, others from the periphery — who lived in Bombay and contributed to its glory.
"Jubilee" spans an era that heralded new beginnings in Indian cinema, as the country cast off shackles of British rule. Focusing on an eventful period that presaged an independent cinema, the web series has many firsts to its credit: the reconstruction of imposing film studios headed by the original honchos; a closer look at the stars and star-wives; the spectacle surrounding the struggling actors and filmmakers; dreamers and aspirants amid the divide between the two central religions...
Music: Amit Trivedi. Cinematography: Pratik Shah.
Ians Rating: ***1/2
The mainstay of the Indian film industry has been its checkered history with a motley mix of religions, castes and regions headlining a wide cross-section of actors — some from a privileged background, others from the periphery — who lived in Bombay and contributed to its glory.
"Jubilee" spans an era that heralded new beginnings in Indian cinema, as the country cast off shackles of British rule. Focusing on an eventful period that presaged an independent cinema, the web series has many firsts to its credit: the reconstruction of imposing film studios headed by the original honchos; a closer look at the stars and star-wives; the spectacle surrounding the struggling actors and filmmakers; dreamers and aspirants amid the divide between the two central religions...
- 4/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, April 4 (Ians) Singer Shahid Mallya has shared that his latest track ‘Dil Jaha Pe Le Chala’ from the web series ‘Jubilee’ is all about the film industry in the era of 1940s and 1950s.
The show, which is created and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, features Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aparshakti Khurana, Sidhant Gupta, Wamiqa Gabbi and Ram Kapoor.
Shahid, who has sung in a number of movies like ‘Mausam’, ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana’, ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’, ‘Student of The Year’, ‘2 States’, ‘Qala’, and many more, is also known for his singles such as ‘Wajood’, ‘Gumnaam Shayar’, ‘Kyu’, among others.
Talking about his love for old songs and music, he said that the track will take the listeners to the bygone era.
In the track, the singer has successfully recreated the era of the 60s with his singing style and voice.
He said: “Old Bollywood classics have always held...
The show, which is created and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, features Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aparshakti Khurana, Sidhant Gupta, Wamiqa Gabbi and Ram Kapoor.
Shahid, who has sung in a number of movies like ‘Mausam’, ‘Yamla Pagla Deewana’, ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’, ‘Student of The Year’, ‘2 States’, ‘Qala’, and many more, is also known for his singles such as ‘Wajood’, ‘Gumnaam Shayar’, ‘Kyu’, among others.
Talking about his love for old songs and music, he said that the track will take the listeners to the bygone era.
In the track, the singer has successfully recreated the era of the 60s with his singing style and voice.
He said: “Old Bollywood classics have always held...
- 4/4/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, March 27 (Ians) Bengali superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee, who will soon be seen playing Srikant Roy — the head honcho of a Hindi film studio in the upcoming streaming series, ‘Jubilee — recently revealed that his style in the series is an ode to his father Biswajeet Chatterjee.
The series, which is set parallel to the evolution of both India and the Hindi film industry, is a layered drama, interwoven with multiple characters.
Speaking of his character, Prosenjit shared, “I was living Srikant Roy’s character for 7 months before shooting (due to lockdown), there were just minor changes when I got back on the sets. In the series, you will see me in a very nice hairstyle. This is dedicated to my father Biswajeet Chatterjee, they used to have that kind of styling back in the days.”
The series also stars an ensemble cast of Aditi Rao Hydari, Aparshakti Khurana, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sidhant Gupta,...
The series, which is set parallel to the evolution of both India and the Hindi film industry, is a layered drama, interwoven with multiple characters.
Speaking of his character, Prosenjit shared, “I was living Srikant Roy’s character for 7 months before shooting (due to lockdown), there were just minor changes when I got back on the sets. In the series, you will see me in a very nice hairstyle. This is dedicated to my father Biswajeet Chatterjee, they used to have that kind of styling back in the days.”
The series also stars an ensemble cast of Aditi Rao Hydari, Aparshakti Khurana, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sidhant Gupta,...
- 3/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Prime Video recently announced fictional drama Jubilee that has left the audience excited ever since the first look of the series. The Amazon Original series which is set parallel to the evolution of both India and the Hindi film industry, is a layered drama, interwoven with multiple characters – a studio boss, his movie-star wife, a trusted aide, a rising star, a nautch girl, and a refugee – and their dreams and ambitions. It features the Bumba Da aka Bengal cinema’s superstar Prosenjit Chatterjee as studio head, Srikant Roy, of the illustrious Roy Talkies. Ever since the announcement of Jubilee, which is also the superstar’s first Ott series, his fans have been excited for the series premiere.
Speaking of this character, the legendary actor shares, “I was living Srikant Roy’s character for 7 months before shooting (due to lockdown), there were just minor changes when I got back on the sets.
Speaking of this character, the legendary actor shares, “I was living Srikant Roy’s character for 7 months before shooting (due to lockdown), there were just minor changes when I got back on the sets.
- 3/27/2023
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mumbai, March 27 (Ians) Actress Wamiqa Gabbi, who is known for her work in streaming anthology series ‘Modern Love Mumbai’, will be soon seen in another streaming series, this time a period drama titled ‘Jubilee’, and the role was a dream come true for her as she is a huge period drama fan.
To prepare for her part, the actress saw the popular films from the 1950s to 1960s to sketch up her part.
Having grown up in a family who watched black and white movies together, Wamiqa revealed she jumped on to the opportunity when she was offered ‘Jubilee’. It was not just a huge nostalgic factor for her, but also a challenge as an actress.
She said, “I have always been a fan of period drama films, especially from the black and white era. There was a time when I used to enjoy such films with my entire family in Doordarshan.
To prepare for her part, the actress saw the popular films from the 1950s to 1960s to sketch up her part.
Having grown up in a family who watched black and white movies together, Wamiqa revealed she jumped on to the opportunity when she was offered ‘Jubilee’. It was not just a huge nostalgic factor for her, but also a challenge as an actress.
She said, “I have always been a fan of period drama films, especially from the black and white era. There was a time when I used to enjoy such films with my entire family in Doordarshan.
- 3/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
The trailer of the upcoming streaming series ‘Jubilee’ was unveiled on Friday. It introduces the viewers to the captivating world of Jubilee and takes them down the golden age of Indian cinema. With under 3 minutes in length, the trailer starts off with an accident site in frame with an overturned car as Aparshakti Khurana goes onto kick the accident victim before the camera cuts to another sequence.
It then walks the viewers through an era of films gone by. With retro vibes, costumes, elegant vintage cars, styling, the trailer paints a vivid imagery of the world of films and the secrets held together by the close doors.
Set against the backdrop of the Golden Era of Bollywood, Jubilee is a layered drama that chronicles the lives of a studio boss, his movie-star wife, a trusted aide, a rising star, a nautch girl and a refugee and the gambles they’re...
It then walks the viewers through an era of films gone by. With retro vibes, costumes, elegant vintage cars, styling, the trailer paints a vivid imagery of the world of films and the secrets held together by the close doors.
Set against the backdrop of the Golden Era of Bollywood, Jubilee is a layered drama that chronicles the lives of a studio boss, his movie-star wife, a trusted aide, a rising star, a nautch girl and a refugee and the gambles they’re...
- 3/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Sincere, deadbeat and with eyes full of dreams, Aparshakti Khurana’s new character look as Binod Das in the upcoming Amazon Original series Jubilee looks convincing. Binod, who’s a trusted aide at the studio, finds himself traversing through a series of circumstances on his way to stardom. Aparshakti’s new avatar is bound to grasp everyone’s attention with his ambitious on-screen persona.
Jubilee is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, created by Soumik Sen along with Motwane. The series also features Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aditi Rao Hydari, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sidhant Gupta, Nandish Sandhu and Ram Kapoor in pivotal roles. Prime members can stream Part One (Episodes One-Five) on April 7, with Part Two (Episodes Six-10) releasing the following week on April 14.
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Jubilee is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, created by Soumik Sen along with Motwane. The series also features Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aditi Rao Hydari, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sidhant Gupta, Nandish Sandhu and Ram Kapoor in pivotal roles. Prime members can stream Part One (Episodes One-Five) on April 7, with Part Two (Episodes Six-10) releasing the following week on April 14.
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- 3/23/2023
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee’s intriguing new poster from the upcoming series ‘Jubilee’ was unveiled on Saturday by its makers.
The actor can be seen sporting a moustache dressed in a black and white suit. He stares into the lens very intensely.
The official Instagram of streaming portal Prime Videos shared the look and captioned it: “Presenting ‘Srikant Roy’, the suave studio honcho who has only one rule, not being told what stories to tell!”
The 10-episode fictional drama unveils the stories that gave birth to the Hindi film industry.
In the series the Bengali cinema’s superstar plays the suave studio honcho ‘Srikant Roy’ who is the power, prestige and pride at Roy Talkies.
‘Jubilee’ is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, created by Soumik Sen along with Motwane. The series will also feature Aditi Rao Hydari, Aparshakti Khurana, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sidhant Gupta, Nandish Sandhu and Ram Kapoor in pivotal roles.
The...
The actor can be seen sporting a moustache dressed in a black and white suit. He stares into the lens very intensely.
The official Instagram of streaming portal Prime Videos shared the look and captioned it: “Presenting ‘Srikant Roy’, the suave studio honcho who has only one rule, not being told what stories to tell!”
The 10-episode fictional drama unveils the stories that gave birth to the Hindi film industry.
In the series the Bengali cinema’s superstar plays the suave studio honcho ‘Srikant Roy’ who is the power, prestige and pride at Roy Talkies.
‘Jubilee’ is directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, created by Soumik Sen along with Motwane. The series will also feature Aditi Rao Hydari, Aparshakti Khurana, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sidhant Gupta, Nandish Sandhu and Ram Kapoor in pivotal roles.
The...
- 3/18/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, March 17 (Ians) Filmmaker-producer Vikramaditya Motwane, who is known for films like ‘Udaan’, ‘Lootera’, ‘Sacred Games’ and others, is coming up with a streaming drama series titled ‘Jubilee’.
The series is set parallel to the evolution of both India and the movies and follows the stories and dreams that gave birth to the Hindi film industry, and it was in the making for me ever since Motwane was an assistant director.
The series features an ensemble cast led by Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aparshakti Khurana, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sidhant Gupta, Nandish Sandhu, and Ram Kapoor.
Talking about the series, the director said: “‘Jubilee’ has been a love story in the making for me ever since I was an assistant director enamoured with the world of the movies, even when there wasn’t a story to tell.”
“While the series is set in that celebrated era of cinema, at its core,...
The series is set parallel to the evolution of both India and the movies and follows the stories and dreams that gave birth to the Hindi film industry, and it was in the making for me ever since Motwane was an assistant director.
The series features an ensemble cast led by Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aparshakti Khurana, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sidhant Gupta, Nandish Sandhu, and Ram Kapoor.
Talking about the series, the director said: “‘Jubilee’ has been a love story in the making for me ever since I was an assistant director enamoured with the world of the movies, even when there wasn’t a story to tell.”
“While the series is set in that celebrated era of cinema, at its core,...
- 3/17/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
TV actor Ram Kapoor, who is known for his show ‘Bade Achhe Lagte Hain’, has fulfilled his dream and purchased a Ferrari Portofino worth Rs 3.5 crore. His picture posing with his wife, Gautami Kapoor, and his new luxurious car is going viral on the internet and many of his fans have congratulated him for purchasing this sports car.
The couple is seen smiling in the picture along with their red brand new car.
Ram and Gautami fell in love on the sets of the TV show ‘Ghar Ek Mandir’. They tied the knot on February 14, 2003.
Ram had a swanky collection of cars including the Porsche 911 Carrera S, BMW X5, and Mercedes-Benz G63 Amg.
He is a well-known face of the TV industry and did shows such as ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu This’, ‘Kasamh Se’, and recently he was also seen in the web series ‘Human’ and ‘Masaba Masaba’. He...
The couple is seen smiling in the picture along with their red brand new car.
Ram and Gautami fell in love on the sets of the TV show ‘Ghar Ek Mandir’. They tied the knot on February 14, 2003.
Ram had a swanky collection of cars including the Porsche 911 Carrera S, BMW X5, and Mercedes-Benz G63 Amg.
He is a well-known face of the TV industry and did shows such as ‘Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu This’, ‘Kasamh Se’, and recently he was also seen in the web series ‘Human’ and ‘Masaba Masaba’. He...
- 11/25/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Streamer has also set licensing deals with leading Indian production houses.
Amazon Prime Video is making its biggest push into India to date with plans to launch more than 40 films and TV series while striking new licensing deals and launching a TVoD film rental service.
At its first Prime Video Presents India showcase event in Mumbai, the streamer said its investment in the service would more than double over the next five years.
This is led by original features, series and co-productions, in Hindi, Tamil and Telegu, which are planned to launch over the next two years. These will range from thrillers,...
Amazon Prime Video is making its biggest push into India to date with plans to launch more than 40 films and TV series while striking new licensing deals and launching a TVoD film rental service.
At its first Prime Video Presents India showcase event in Mumbai, the streamer said its investment in the service would more than double over the next five years.
This is led by original features, series and co-productions, in Hindi, Tamil and Telegu, which are planned to launch over the next two years. These will range from thrillers,...
- 4/29/2022
- by Michael Rosser
- ScreenDaily
Vipul Amrutlal Shah, the director of the upcoming medical thriller series ‘Human’, reveals that it was not an easy series to make as it touches many issues with a critical story at its heart. The series which stars Shefali Shah, Kirti Kulhari, Seema Biswas, Vishal Jethwa, Ram Kapoor, Aditya Srivastava and Mohan Agashe, marks Vipul’s […]...
- 1/4/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The Big Bull (Disney-Hotstar)
Starring Abhishek Bachchan, Nikita Dutta, Ileana D’Cruz, Sohum Shah, Ram Kapoor and Saurabh Shukla
Directed by Kookie Gulati
Abhishek Bachchan as a Harshad Mehta doppelganger delivers a career-defining performance. His Hemant Shah is wildly ambitious, sly, mean, egotistic and callous. He gets his way with influential people with his rustic charm and native intelligence.
I saw all of this in Abhishek’s smirking performance. I also saw a lot of research go into the storytelling. There are alleged facts here about the Harshad scam that shook the nation in the 1980s. They will make you think as well in 2021 about the world around us. The more things change the more they are the same.Yawn.
Welcome to the 1980s. The world of bell-bottoms and Amitabh Bachchan. Thankfully director Kookie Gulati doesn’t waste time playing Hindi film songs to create periodicity. He is happy to...
Starring Abhishek Bachchan, Nikita Dutta, Ileana D’Cruz, Sohum Shah, Ram Kapoor and Saurabh Shukla
Directed by Kookie Gulati
Abhishek Bachchan as a Harshad Mehta doppelganger delivers a career-defining performance. His Hemant Shah is wildly ambitious, sly, mean, egotistic and callous. He gets his way with influential people with his rustic charm and native intelligence.
I saw all of this in Abhishek’s smirking performance. I also saw a lot of research go into the storytelling. There are alleged facts here about the Harshad scam that shook the nation in the 1980s. They will make you think as well in 2021 about the world around us. The more things change the more they are the same.Yawn.
Welcome to the 1980s. The world of bell-bottoms and Amitabh Bachchan. Thankfully director Kookie Gulati doesn’t waste time playing Hindi film songs to create periodicity. He is happy to...
- 4/10/2021
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
The much anticipated Abhishek Bachchan starrer, The Big Bull has created quite a stir ever since it was first announced and we saw the first looks. Directed by Kookie Gulati, the film starring Abhishek Bachchan, Ileana D’Cruz, Nikita Dutta, Soham Shah, Ram Kapoor, Supriya Pathak, Saurabh Shukla and Mahesh Manjrekar in a special appearance is set to releasing on 8th April 2021.
Icymi check out the trailer
Abhishek transformations into a stockbroker Hemant Shah in the cool film. The Big Bull, directed by Kookie Gulati, is a crime drama is inspired by some of the shocking financial shifts from the late 80s and 90s
While everyone has been talking about the ensemble cast and the power packed storyline, the recreation of Mumbai from late ’80s and early ’90s has also intrigued.
From styling to incorporating the nuances from those times, director Kookie Gulati has ensured that he works on every detail from back then minutely.
Icymi check out the trailer
Abhishek transformations into a stockbroker Hemant Shah in the cool film. The Big Bull, directed by Kookie Gulati, is a crime drama is inspired by some of the shocking financial shifts from the late 80s and 90s
While everyone has been talking about the ensemble cast and the power packed storyline, the recreation of Mumbai from late ’80s and early ’90s has also intrigued.
From styling to incorporating the nuances from those times, director Kookie Gulati has ensured that he works on every detail from back then minutely.
- 3/24/2021
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
By Yashika Mathur
Mumbai, March 21 (Ians) Hansal Mehta's web series "Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story" seems to have triggered off an interest in our film and web series makers in the subject of scams. As many as five projects are on the way, which talk of the biggest scams to have hit the headlines in India.
Hansal Mehta is, however, reluctant to slot films and series based on the subject as a specific genre. Talking to Ians, he says: "Don't put stories into boxes. All you have to do is tell a good story, whether it is about a scam or love. A story well told, well acted-out and directed in an all-round manner is what counts. A story done in the right way resonates with the audience. It doesn't have to be about a scam or a biopic."
Producer Vipul Shah, who is co-directing the upcoming series...
Mumbai, March 21 (Ians) Hansal Mehta's web series "Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story" seems to have triggered off an interest in our film and web series makers in the subject of scams. As many as five projects are on the way, which talk of the biggest scams to have hit the headlines in India.
Hansal Mehta is, however, reluctant to slot films and series based on the subject as a specific genre. Talking to Ians, he says: "Don't put stories into boxes. All you have to do is tell a good story, whether it is about a scam or love. A story well told, well acted-out and directed in an all-round manner is what counts. A story done in the right way resonates with the audience. It doesn't have to be about a scam or a biopic."
Producer Vipul Shah, who is co-directing the upcoming series...
- 3/21/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, March 18 (Ians) Filmmaker Vipul Amrutlal Shah, who is busy co-directing his series "Human", says that to research for the film he, along with director Mozez Singh, went to multiple drug testing camps to understand the process of drug testing.
"Human" is an emotional drama about the underbelly of human drug testing and the world of medical scam, and the shooting of the show is currently in progress.
"We went to various medical drug testing camps to see how they are administered and also understood the processes and what kind of security measures are taken to ensure that drug testing is safe for people. We also met victims and subjects, doctors and pharma companies. So, we have done extensive research along with Mozez's team, as they met a few whistle blowers, social activists, patients, pharma companies and doctors. That kind of double research resulted in the script that we have today.
"Human" is an emotional drama about the underbelly of human drug testing and the world of medical scam, and the shooting of the show is currently in progress.
"We went to various medical drug testing camps to see how they are administered and also understood the processes and what kind of security measures are taken to ensure that drug testing is safe for people. We also met victims and subjects, doctors and pharma companies. So, we have done extensive research along with Mozez's team, as they met a few whistle blowers, social activists, patients, pharma companies and doctors. That kind of double research resulted in the script that we have today.
- 3/18/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Having worked in a bookstore for much of my university life, I was definitely aware that Vikram Seth’s “A Suitable Boy” was something special. But it did not intrigue me enough to delve into the 1500 pages long acclaimed novel. So, when I heard about the BBC mini-series, I was quite excited to find out what the fuss was all about. The excitement grew even more when Mira Nair’s name was mentioned. A maker par excellence, I was really keen to see her flaunt her talent in this long film format. And that she did. The fact that A Suitable Boy still manages to stay with you long after the 6th and final episode concludes, despite its glaring flaws is a huge compliment to the maker.
What are those glaring flaws you ask? Well, on a key aspect of a piece of cinema, language. Set in 50s India, the characters speak English.
What are those glaring flaws you ask? Well, on a key aspect of a piece of cinema, language. Set in 50s India, the characters speak English.
- 11/20/2020
- by Prathna Tiwari
- Bollyspice
One of the BBC’s most ambitious and cinematic TV series ever makes its highly-anticipated Stateside debut on Acorn TV this December: A Suitable Boy, an epic tale of life and love set in vibrant 1950s India in the first screen adaptation of the classic, bestselling, 1,349-page novel of the same name by Vikram Seth. A Suitable Boy will premiere exclusively on Acorn TV in the U.S. and Canada with two episodes on Monday, December 7, 2020, and weekly episodes every Monday through January 4, 2021.
With a dynamic cast of India’s most well-known actors alongside rising stars, this six-part, six-hour drama tells the story of spirited university student Lata Mehra as she comes of age in North India at the same time as the country is carving out its own identity as an independent nation and is about to go to the polls for its first democratic general election.
A Suitable Boy is a vast,...
With a dynamic cast of India’s most well-known actors alongside rising stars, this six-part, six-hour drama tells the story of spirited university student Lata Mehra as she comes of age in North India at the same time as the country is carving out its own identity as an independent nation and is about to go to the polls for its first democratic general election.
A Suitable Boy is a vast,...
- 11/19/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Photo: 'A Suitable Boy'/Netflix Vikram Seth is one of India’s most influential writers, with a Padma Shri (One of the highest civilian honors in India) win under his belt. His 1,349-page magnum opus called A Suitable Boy is one of his most famous books. It is known to be one of the longest novels in the English language and has achieved great critical success. A new BBC limited series by the same name aims to recreate Seth’s magic on the silver screen. A Suitable Boy (2020) is a six-part series by famed Indian-American director Mira Nair and based on the Vikram Seth book. Nair has tapped a roster of star cast Indian actors such as Tabu, Ram Kapoor, Ishaan Khattar, Rasika Dugal, and Ranvir Shorey for this project. The story centers around Lata, a young college-going girl from the 1940-1950s whose mother’s mission is...
- 11/5/2020
- by Mirhan Tariq
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
Mumbai, Oct 24 (Ians) Rising actress Tanya Maniktala is currently winning plaudits for her role of Lata in A Suitable Boy, but she surprises you claiming that she had no idea she would be vying for the lead role in a new Mira Nair web series when she went in for the audition.
"I used to work as a copywriter and I was happy with it. One day a friend called me and asked me to come for an audition, without telling me what it was for. I showed up at the audition and it was for ‘A Suitable Boy', for Lata's character! I was shocked. Just a few days before the audition, my friend and I were talking about the novel and about Lata and Malti's relationship in the story, because we could relate with it. It was sudden but it was the most memorable audition of my life,...
"I used to work as a copywriter and I was happy with it. One day a friend called me and asked me to come for an audition, without telling me what it was for. I showed up at the audition and it was for ‘A Suitable Boy', for Lata's character! I was shocked. Just a few days before the audition, my friend and I were talking about the novel and about Lata and Malti's relationship in the story, because we could relate with it. It was sudden but it was the most memorable audition of my life,...
- 10/24/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Review While Tabu and Ishaan Khatter shine in their respective roles, the English dialogue sticks out as unpalatable.Geetika MantriScreenshot/NetflixIndian parents’ desire to find a suitable match for their children is the stuff of legends – you’ll find references in folklore and mythical tales, in documented history, in fiction and in reality. So when you hear the phrase A Suitable Boy, it’s not hard to imagine what it will entail. In this case, the plot is premised on a widowed woman determined to find a match for her young daughter. Based on Vikram Seth’s massive novel, the BBC adaptation of A Suitable Boy, directed by Mira Nair and written by Andrew Davies, released on Netflix on Friday. With a runtime of six hours split into six episodes, the series follows Lata Mehra (Tanya Maniktala), a young English literature student in the fictional town of Brahmpur, whose mother,...
- 10/24/2020
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
One of two things happen when Mira Nair tries making an Indian film in India. She crafts a story that is beautifully authentic and inspired by India that is (think Salaam Bombay! or Monsoon Wedding). Or, she tries recreating an India that was, in which case the outcome is beautifully plastic (think Kama Sutra).
Mira Nair's new web series talks of an India that was. The show diligently tries to belong to the former lot, but tends to gravitate to the second category.
Maybe it was the challenge of adapting Vikram Seth's book of the same name. A massive work of fiction comprising nearly six lakh words would seem difficult to capture in six episodes.
Or maybe, just as it was blatant in the case of Kama Sutra, Nair was out making an Indian film in India for the West.
The trouble with A Suitable Boy is despite so much story to tell,...
Mira Nair's new web series talks of an India that was. The show diligently tries to belong to the former lot, but tends to gravitate to the second category.
Maybe it was the challenge of adapting Vikram Seth's book of the same name. A massive work of fiction comprising nearly six lakh words would seem difficult to capture in six episodes.
Or maybe, just as it was blatant in the case of Kama Sutra, Nair was out making an Indian film in India for the West.
The trouble with A Suitable Boy is despite so much story to tell,...
- 10/23/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Oct 22 (Ians) Vijay Varma plays Rasheed the Urdu teacher in the Mira Nair-directed web series, A Suitable Boy, and he says he had to work hard to get the diction and articulation right.
"Rasheed is an Urdu teacher, so I had to focus on pronunciation and articulation of words and sentences. I spent a lot of time on research, listening to Urdu audio clips and also trained with an Urdu dialect coach to sink into the character. Urdu is a beautiful and pure language and, if not spoken correctly, it won't have impact. Rasheed's character is complex and layered, and he has his journey and struggles to deal with, which are revealed through the course of the story," said Vijay.
Nair's web series is based on Vikram Seth's novel of the same name. The show is written by Andrew Davies and features Tabu, Ishaan Khatter, Tanya Maniktala,...
"Rasheed is an Urdu teacher, so I had to focus on pronunciation and articulation of words and sentences. I spent a lot of time on research, listening to Urdu audio clips and also trained with an Urdu dialect coach to sink into the character. Urdu is a beautiful and pure language and, if not spoken correctly, it won't have impact. Rasheed's character is complex and layered, and he has his journey and struggles to deal with, which are revealed through the course of the story," said Vijay.
Nair's web series is based on Vikram Seth's novel of the same name. The show is written by Andrew Davies and features Tabu, Ishaan Khatter, Tanya Maniktala,...
- 10/22/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Oct 15 (Ians) Actor Ram Kapoor says his role in the upcoming series, A Suitable Boy, came with various shades and challenges.
In the series, he plays Mahesh Kapoor, father to Maan, the protagonist played by Ishaan Khatter. Mahesh is a veteran politician, who is fighting to set things right in the country and bring harmony. With the project, Ram reunited with filmmaker Mira Nair after working with her in "Monsoon Wedding" and "Words With God".
"It was a challenging role. My character has multiple shades and layers. He has a vision for everything -- the country, his sons, himself. I feel that he is one of the most truthful characters in the series. He is trying to do the right thing," Ram said.
"That being said, he also has his flaws. His relationship with his younger son, Maan, is quite real and raw. I had a great time shooting with Ishaan.
In the series, he plays Mahesh Kapoor, father to Maan, the protagonist played by Ishaan Khatter. Mahesh is a veteran politician, who is fighting to set things right in the country and bring harmony. With the project, Ram reunited with filmmaker Mira Nair after working with her in "Monsoon Wedding" and "Words With God".
"It was a challenging role. My character has multiple shades and layers. He has a vision for everything -- the country, his sons, himself. I feel that he is one of the most truthful characters in the series. He is trying to do the right thing," Ram said.
"That being said, he also has his flaws. His relationship with his younger son, Maan, is quite real and raw. I had a great time shooting with Ishaan.
- 10/15/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Actor Ram Kapoor says he took cue from villains in the films of Coen Brothers while bringing alive his act as an assassin recently.
Kapoor essays the cold-hearted assassin Lovely Singh in the digital film, "Bahut Hua Samman". Among other quirky traits, he is seen wearing the same shirt all through the film.
"Lovely Singh is one of the most unique characters I have ever played. His Usp is he is unpredictable and will keep you guessing about his next move. He intentionally puzzles people before going in for the kill. I was blown away by the character and had to give this a nod," the actor said.
"The character wears the same costume throughout the movie, which is inspired by Javier Bardem's character in ‘No Country For Old Men'. Lovely Singh is an unpredictable assassin and heavily influenced by the Coen Brother villains. I had the best...
Kapoor essays the cold-hearted assassin Lovely Singh in the digital film, "Bahut Hua Samman". Among other quirky traits, he is seen wearing the same shirt all through the film.
"Lovely Singh is one of the most unique characters I have ever played. His Usp is he is unpredictable and will keep you guessing about his next move. He intentionally puzzles people before going in for the kill. I was blown away by the character and had to give this a nod," the actor said.
"The character wears the same costume throughout the movie, which is inspired by Javier Bardem's character in ‘No Country For Old Men'. Lovely Singh is an unpredictable assassin and heavily influenced by the Coen Brother villains. I had the best...
- 10/13/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Bahut Hua Samman review is here. Produced by Yoodlee Films, Bahut Hua Samman stars Sanjay Mishra, Abhishek Chauhan, Raghav Junyal and Ram Kapoor among others. Directed by Ashish Shukla the film released on Disney + Hotstar VIP on 2nd October 2020.
The plot of Bahut Hua Samman
Written by Avinash Singh and Vijay Narayan Verma - Bahut Hua Samman is a heist caper with a tweak. Best-friends Paresh and Ghanshyam, aka Bony (Raghav Juyal) and Fundoo (Abhishek Chauhan) are engineering students cum amateur conmen. Bakchod Baba (Sanjay Mishra) a crazy wanderer with extraordinary intelligence comes into contact with a master plan to rob the bank on their college campus. Bony and Fundoo are in the game and things get weirdly dirty, bloody and hilariously funny. Suddenly Bony and Fundoo are on the hit list of the sand mafia, a minister, a ruthless assassin Lovely Singh (Ram Kapoor) and a no-nonsense cop Bobby...
The plot of Bahut Hua Samman
Written by Avinash Singh and Vijay Narayan Verma - Bahut Hua Samman is a heist caper with a tweak. Best-friends Paresh and Ghanshyam, aka Bony (Raghav Juyal) and Fundoo (Abhishek Chauhan) are engineering students cum amateur conmen. Bakchod Baba (Sanjay Mishra) a crazy wanderer with extraordinary intelligence comes into contact with a master plan to rob the bank on their college campus. Bony and Fundoo are in the game and things get weirdly dirty, bloody and hilariously funny. Suddenly Bony and Fundoo are on the hit list of the sand mafia, a minister, a ruthless assassin Lovely Singh (Ram Kapoor) and a no-nonsense cop Bobby...
- 10/7/2020
- by Vishal Verma
- GlamSham
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