Singer-songwriter Rashmeet Kaur, who impressed audience with her rendition of ‘Bajre Da Sitta’, has released a new song titled ‘Dil Khanjar’ which hit the airwaves on Wednesday on the occasion of World Music Day. What sets the song apart is the fact that it draws inspiration from the nostalgic vibe of 1990’s music and Sonu Nigam’s songs.
The 1990’s remain a memorable era in Indian mainstream music as the landscape for non-film music radically changed with the introduction of the private television channels in the mid-1990s. This was the time when indie pop was in all its glory.
Rashmeet’s song attempts to teleport the audience to an era gone by.
Talking about how the song came into existence, Rashmeet told Ians: “The inception of ‘Dil Khanjar’ stemmed from my good friend Danish Renzu, who conceptualised and directed the music video. He shared with me the incredible lyrics...
The 1990’s remain a memorable era in Indian mainstream music as the landscape for non-film music radically changed with the introduction of the private television channels in the mid-1990s. This was the time when indie pop was in all its glory.
Rashmeet’s song attempts to teleport the audience to an era gone by.
Talking about how the song came into existence, Rashmeet told Ians: “The inception of ‘Dil Khanjar’ stemmed from my good friend Danish Renzu, who conceptualised and directed the music video. He shared with me the incredible lyrics...
- 6/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The Illegal, a film that recently premiered on Amazon Prime Video starring Suraj Sharma, Adil Hussain and Shweta Tripathi among others, is a gritty and realistic tale of a young film school student from middle-class India who is forced to drop out to support his family while staying in the United States as an undocumented worker.
According to the 'Life of Pi' actor, Suraj Sharma, the film's story was a lot similar to his personal life experiences. He shares, "During my time in America, I used to go to all these Indian restaurants for my 'Ghar Ka Khaana', where I came across all these Indian people and their back stories, which gave me a very sharp and clear insight of their life. Over the course of years, I realized what intense backgrounds they come from, how they are pushing themselves to provide for their families and fulfill their goals.
According to the 'Life of Pi' actor, Suraj Sharma, the film's story was a lot similar to his personal life experiences. He shares, "During my time in America, I used to go to all these Indian restaurants for my 'Ghar Ka Khaana', where I came across all these Indian people and their back stories, which gave me a very sharp and clear insight of their life. Over the course of years, I realized what intense backgrounds they come from, how they are pushing themselves to provide for their families and fulfill their goals.
- 3/25/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
The Illegal movie review is here. The 2019 Indian American English-language drama film is written and directed by Danish Renzu. Produced by Tara Tucker, and Danish Renzu, The Illegal stars Suraj Sharma, Iqbal Theba and Shweta Tripathi in the lead roles. The Illegal is streaming on Amazon Prime Video.
The Illegal movie review
Of people, places, dreams, reality and spaces, Danish Renzu’s 'The Illegal' deals with these vicious cycles of an American dream of an Indian with heart and leaves behind some fodder for thought.
Running on the familiar plot line of an Indian immigrant struggling to pursue the great American dream – somewhat similar in theme with Mira Nair’s 2006 'Namesake' starring Irrfan Khan and Tabu.
Danish Renzu’s 'The Illegal' works because it’s weaved with a heart that bleeds with earnestness, need and melancholy.
It must be understood that the immigrant in 'The Illegal'...
The Illegal movie review
Of people, places, dreams, reality and spaces, Danish Renzu’s 'The Illegal' deals with these vicious cycles of an American dream of an Indian with heart and leaves behind some fodder for thought.
Running on the familiar plot line of an Indian immigrant struggling to pursue the great American dream – somewhat similar in theme with Mira Nair’s 2006 'Namesake' starring Irrfan Khan and Tabu.
Danish Renzu’s 'The Illegal' works because it’s weaved with a heart that bleeds with earnestness, need and melancholy.
It must be understood that the immigrant in 'The Illegal'...
- 3/24/2021
- by Vishal Verma
- GlamSham
Amazon Prime Video is all set to bring a critically acclaimed title - The Illegal, in India. Written and Directed by Danish Renzu,, the film brings to fore the downside of the Great American Dream, that many chase. Through its gripping narrative, the film mirrors the harsh realities of the young migrants who journey to America in search of a better life, but end up struggling to make the ends meet. The struggles and triumphs of the migrant is aptly projected by the BAFTA-nominated actor Suraj Sharma, who takes this narrative forward effortlessly, in the film. He is joined by Hannah Masi, Shweta Tripathi, Iqbal Theba, Jay Ali, Adil Hussain, Danny Vasquez and Neelima Azim, who play pivotal roles in the film.
'The Illegal' is about this student from India who is accepted to a prestigious university, he leaves his home, country, and family behind to pursue the American Dream.
'The Illegal' is about this student from India who is accepted to a prestigious university, he leaves his home, country, and family behind to pursue the American Dream.
- 3/19/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Oct 28 (Ians) Late actor Om Puri was honoured with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the third India International Film Festival of Boston (Iiffb 2020).
The Best Feature Film Award went to the Malayalam film "Kaanthi", which narrates the story of a blind tribal girl and her mother's attempts to get treatment for the girl. The film showcased the love between the mother and daughter as well as bureaucratic woes.
The Best Actor (male) in a feature film award went to Victor Bannerjee for his portrayal of a priest in "Josef: Born In Grace". The Best Actor (female) award was given to Shylaja Ambu who played the part of the tribal mother in "Kaanthi".
The Best Short Film award went to the Iranian film "Better Than Neil Armstrong", while "Baitullah" was adjudged Best Film With A Social Cause.
The three-day event included personalities like Luke Mendes, Brahmanand Singh, Sushant Singh,...
The Best Feature Film Award went to the Malayalam film "Kaanthi", which narrates the story of a blind tribal girl and her mother's attempts to get treatment for the girl. The film showcased the love between the mother and daughter as well as bureaucratic woes.
The Best Actor (male) in a feature film award went to Victor Bannerjee for his portrayal of a priest in "Josef: Born In Grace". The Best Actor (female) award was given to Shylaja Ambu who played the part of the tribal mother in "Kaanthi".
The Best Short Film award went to the Iranian film "Better Than Neil Armstrong", while "Baitullah" was adjudged Best Film With A Social Cause.
The three-day event included personalities like Luke Mendes, Brahmanand Singh, Sushant Singh,...
- 10/28/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Exclusive: Jay Ali is set to join the cast of Legendary Entertainment Amazon’s Carnival Row for season 2 as a series regular. This marks a reunion between Ali and new showrunner Erik Oleson who worked together on the final season of Marvel’s Daredevil on Netflix.
Ali will star opposite Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne in the series set in a Victorian fantasy world of mythological immigrant creatures whose exotic homelands were invaded by the empires of man. Ali will play Kaine, a Faerie allied with the Black Raven criminal gang, alongside Delevingne’s Vignette.
In October, Deadline exclusively reported that Oleson came on board as executive producer and new showrunner, replacing the season 1 showrunner Marc Guggenheim. Amazon renewed Carnival Row for a second season in July, ahead of its debut in August.
Ali can be seen next in the second season of The Purge on the USA Network. He will also...
Ali will star opposite Orlando Bloom and Cara Delevingne in the series set in a Victorian fantasy world of mythological immigrant creatures whose exotic homelands were invaded by the empires of man. Ali will play Kaine, a Faerie allied with the Black Raven criminal gang, alongside Delevingne’s Vignette.
In October, Deadline exclusively reported that Oleson came on board as executive producer and new showrunner, replacing the season 1 showrunner Marc Guggenheim. Amazon renewed Carnival Row for a second season in July, ahead of its debut in August.
Ali can be seen next in the second season of The Purge on the USA Network. He will also...
- 11/14/2019
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Roopa Jeevaji is the producer of the film "In Search of America, Inshallah.” The film tells the story of a young Pakistani woman who comes to America in search of her husband but finds her emancipation instead. This film also emphasizes on the importance of women's education.
Many women in India, Pakistan, Africa and many other remote villages/ places are deprived of education and are also not aware of its importance. The film hopes to help these woman understand that empowerment through education is vital. It also hopes to be the voice of every woman in these villages/ countries.
The film is being edited by Deepa Bhatia, one of Bollywood's, Mumbai's top editors (“My Name is Khan", "Taare Zameen Par”). Sonu Nigam, composer ("Slumdog Millionaire") is on board as the composer.
Here is a brief interview with producer Roopa Jeevaji
Are you in charge of the marketing and distribution of the film?
I am the actor/ producer of the film. Since this is an independent short film, our producers are working and addressing all tasks on all fronts including marketing and distribution.
When will it be finished?
The film is currently being edited in Mumbai and will be finished by the first week of November.
Do you have a distribution plan?
Basira Cinema which specializes in films about women will screen our film in selected theaters in London.
Talha Hussien who is a well known editor / distributor has agreed to support our film and screen it in Pakistan.
Also the Ep Arati Misro on our project who also heads the Women in Film International has confirmed the screening at Women In Film L.A.
Is there an international sales agent?
Not yet.
What is the marketing strategy?
“Women's Voices Now" has come on board as coproducer and will also screen the film at various avenues.
Deana from Mpac (Muslim Public Affairs Council ) is on board and will help us with the screening at Arclight, Hollywood.
Zainab Zeb from the documentary “Honor Diaries” has come on board as a co-producer and has a large following on social media.
Is there an online/ social networking strategy in place or being planned?
We have been very active on our Facebook page and Twitter with posts and blogs about related stories of women, the importance of education and lastly an updated production status of our film. Several of our actors have a large following from India on Facebook and Twitter. That will help get the word out as well.
How do film festivals fit into your marketing strategy?
Kimberley Browning from ‘Hollywood Shorts’ will strategize with us for festival packages once the film is complete.
We hosted an event in L.A. at the Levantine Cultural Center on Aug 23rd. The Center champions a greater understanding by presenting artistic and educational programs that bridge political and religious divides. The chief guest Consul General of Pakistan unveiled the trailer. Amie Williams, the co-founder of 'Global Girl Media' was one of the guest speakers and writer Sameer Asad Gardez (“Aliens in America”, “Modern Family”, “Mr. Sunshine”, “Outsourced”) who recently won the WGA 'versatile comedy writer' award attended the event.
It has been a team effort with the director Danish Renzu and myself . Since it is his directorial debut (he has directed two other short films prior to this) and since this is my first time producing honestly, (I am an actor primarily) we have wanted to create content that is inspiring and with a message. Hence we have invested a lot of time and effort to get this right and have strategically planned this through . Marketing wise, we just have reached out to all avenues that we thought would like the story and the message we have to deliver. Danish also has many contacts in London and Pakistan and that has helped.
The film is being edited now in Mumbai and will be done in November . Here the trailer.
Here are other relevant articles about the project:
http://womensvoicesnow.org/wvoice/in_search_of_freedom_inshallah
http://www.indiewire.com/article/project-of-the-day-in-search-of-america-inshallah
http://pakistantimesusa.net/epaper/2013/26-12-2013/14.php
http://pakistanlink.org/Community/2014/Jan14/10/06.Htm
http://www.pakistanvoice.net/newissue/newspaper13.html
http://www.apnahub.ca/entertainment-detail/in-search-of-america-inshallah-coming-soon/...
Many women in India, Pakistan, Africa and many other remote villages/ places are deprived of education and are also not aware of its importance. The film hopes to help these woman understand that empowerment through education is vital. It also hopes to be the voice of every woman in these villages/ countries.
The film is being edited by Deepa Bhatia, one of Bollywood's, Mumbai's top editors (“My Name is Khan", "Taare Zameen Par”). Sonu Nigam, composer ("Slumdog Millionaire") is on board as the composer.
Here is a brief interview with producer Roopa Jeevaji
Are you in charge of the marketing and distribution of the film?
I am the actor/ producer of the film. Since this is an independent short film, our producers are working and addressing all tasks on all fronts including marketing and distribution.
When will it be finished?
The film is currently being edited in Mumbai and will be finished by the first week of November.
Do you have a distribution plan?
Basira Cinema which specializes in films about women will screen our film in selected theaters in London.
Talha Hussien who is a well known editor / distributor has agreed to support our film and screen it in Pakistan.
Also the Ep Arati Misro on our project who also heads the Women in Film International has confirmed the screening at Women In Film L.A.
Is there an international sales agent?
Not yet.
What is the marketing strategy?
“Women's Voices Now" has come on board as coproducer and will also screen the film at various avenues.
Deana from Mpac (Muslim Public Affairs Council ) is on board and will help us with the screening at Arclight, Hollywood.
Zainab Zeb from the documentary “Honor Diaries” has come on board as a co-producer and has a large following on social media.
Is there an online/ social networking strategy in place or being planned?
We have been very active on our Facebook page and Twitter with posts and blogs about related stories of women, the importance of education and lastly an updated production status of our film. Several of our actors have a large following from India on Facebook and Twitter. That will help get the word out as well.
How do film festivals fit into your marketing strategy?
Kimberley Browning from ‘Hollywood Shorts’ will strategize with us for festival packages once the film is complete.
We hosted an event in L.A. at the Levantine Cultural Center on Aug 23rd. The Center champions a greater understanding by presenting artistic and educational programs that bridge political and religious divides. The chief guest Consul General of Pakistan unveiled the trailer. Amie Williams, the co-founder of 'Global Girl Media' was one of the guest speakers and writer Sameer Asad Gardez (“Aliens in America”, “Modern Family”, “Mr. Sunshine”, “Outsourced”) who recently won the WGA 'versatile comedy writer' award attended the event.
It has been a team effort with the director Danish Renzu and myself . Since it is his directorial debut (he has directed two other short films prior to this) and since this is my first time producing honestly, (I am an actor primarily) we have wanted to create content that is inspiring and with a message. Hence we have invested a lot of time and effort to get this right and have strategically planned this through . Marketing wise, we just have reached out to all avenues that we thought would like the story and the message we have to deliver. Danish also has many contacts in London and Pakistan and that has helped.
The film is being edited now in Mumbai and will be done in November . Here the trailer.
Here are other relevant articles about the project:
http://womensvoicesnow.org/wvoice/in_search_of_freedom_inshallah
http://www.indiewire.com/article/project-of-the-day-in-search-of-america-inshallah
http://pakistantimesusa.net/epaper/2013/26-12-2013/14.php
http://pakistanlink.org/Community/2014/Jan14/10/06.Htm
http://www.pakistanvoice.net/newissue/newspaper13.html
http://www.apnahub.ca/entertainment-detail/in-search-of-america-inshallah-coming-soon/...
- 9/5/2014
- by Sydney Levine
- Sydney's Buzz
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