Bachelor Party is one of the rare films from the Kannada industry that relies heavily on realism and good humor. There were over-the-top sequences, but the partly satirical nature of the film allows us to believe those moments and get a laugh out of them. Directed by Abhijit Mahesh, Bachelor Party is about a young married man who is tired of his self-centered wife and acts rebellious by flying off to Bangkok after a drunken night at a bachelor party. This article will take you through the series of incidents that occurred before and after he reached Bangkok.
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Why Was Santhosh Unhappy?
Santhosh was a software engineer working for an It company in Bangalore. He had been unhappily married to Sandhya, a self-centered, high-maintenance, and obnoxious woman who was only concerned about herself and her family and who paid no heed to his needs and requirements. Sandhya was a homemaker,...
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Why Was Santhosh Unhappy?
Santhosh was a software engineer working for an It company in Bangalore. He had been unhappily married to Sandhya, a self-centered, high-maintenance, and obnoxious woman who was only concerned about herself and her family and who paid no heed to his needs and requirements. Sandhya was a homemaker,...
- 3/4/2024
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Mumbai, Feb 19 (Ians) Actor Navneet Mallik, who is currently portraying the lead character of Sumedh in the show ‘Aankh Micholi’, has enacted a scene that is similar to Ayushmann Khurrana’s sequence in his 2015 movie ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’.
The scene was an integral plot point in the show, wherein Navneet’s character Sumedh picks up his onscreen mother played by actress Bhakti Rathod and run a race.
Navneet picking up Rathod will certainly remind the audience of Ayushman picking up Bhumi Pednekar in ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’.
In the movie, Ayushmann, who plays the role of Prem shoulders the weight of his wife Sandhya (Bhumi) and wins the race.
Talking about the same, Navneet said: “I am certain there will be comparisons. Ayushmann was iconic in that scene and we have tried our best to make it different. Such race sequences are widely appreciated, so we aimed to maintain the authenticity of our setting.
The scene was an integral plot point in the show, wherein Navneet’s character Sumedh picks up his onscreen mother played by actress Bhakti Rathod and run a race.
Navneet picking up Rathod will certainly remind the audience of Ayushman picking up Bhumi Pednekar in ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’.
In the movie, Ayushmann, who plays the role of Prem shoulders the weight of his wife Sandhya (Bhumi) and wins the race.
Talking about the same, Navneet said: “I am certain there will be comparisons. Ayushmann was iconic in that scene and we have tried our best to make it different. Such race sequences are widely appreciated, so we aimed to maintain the authenticity of our setting.
- 2/19/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
We have Indian Match Making, a reality television show on Netflix that markets marriage as an institution everyone should aspire to be in. This show was primarily made to point out the mindset of the Indians in their country and the diaspora living abroad, desperately wanting to be in touch with their culture and legacy. It paints only the happy picture of two families coming together in the name of holy matrimony. Then we have Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti’s Made in Heaven, which shows the ugly face of weddings and subsequent marriages. The show is as real as it gets. These are two opposite ends of the spectrums about one institution based on which the society of our country thrives.
Tanuja Chandra’s latest documentary, Wedding.Con, produced along with BBC India, talks about the horrors of marriages that are being initiated via matrimonial websites. Women are conned...
Tanuja Chandra’s latest documentary, Wedding.Con, produced along with BBC India, talks about the horrors of marriages that are being initiated via matrimonial websites. Women are conned...
- 12/29/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Actress Suhasi Dhami, who will be seen playing the roles of Chaaya and Sandhya in TV show ‘Karmadhikari Shanidev’, said this has given her a chance to improve her acting skills and bring versatility. Suhasi is marking her comeback to the television screens after five years. She was last seen in ‘Aap Ke Aa Jane Se’.
Excited about the show, Suhasi said: “I’ve portrayed mythological characters before but this time it’s a double bonanza for me as I get to play two key characters, Chhaya and Sandhya in ‘Karmadhikari Shanidev’.”
“This challenge of portraying two different characters on screen has given me a chance to improve my acting skills and bring versatility. Chhaya plays a crucial role as the most significant figure in Shani’s life. The relationship between Chhaya and Shani is deeply intertwined, reflecting a profound connection between mother and son. And the show beautifully captures the essence of it,...
Excited about the show, Suhasi said: “I’ve portrayed mythological characters before but this time it’s a double bonanza for me as I get to play two key characters, Chhaya and Sandhya in ‘Karmadhikari Shanidev’.”
“This challenge of portraying two different characters on screen has given me a chance to improve my acting skills and bring versatility. Chhaya plays a crucial role as the most significant figure in Shani’s life. The relationship between Chhaya and Shani is deeply intertwined, reflecting a profound connection between mother and son. And the show beautifully captures the essence of it,...
- 12/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actress Suhasi Dhami, who will be seen playing the roles of Chaaya and Sandhya in TV show ‘Karmadhikari Shanidev’, said this has given her a chance to improve her acting skills and bring versatility. Suhasi is marking her comeback to the television screens after five years. She was last seen in ‘Aap Ke Aa Jane Se’.
Excited about the show, Suhasi said: “I’ve portrayed mythological characters before but this time it’s a double bonanza for me as I get to play two key characters, Chhaya and Sandhya in ‘Karmadhikari Shanidev’.”
“This challenge of portraying two different characters on screen has given me a chance to improve my acting skills and bring versatility. Chhaya plays a crucial role as the most significant figure in Shani’s life. The relationship between Chhaya and Shani is deeply intertwined, reflecting a profound connection between mother and son. And the show beautifully captures the essence of it,...
Excited about the show, Suhasi said: “I’ve portrayed mythological characters before but this time it’s a double bonanza for me as I get to play two key characters, Chhaya and Sandhya in ‘Karmadhikari Shanidev’.”
“This challenge of portraying two different characters on screen has given me a chance to improve my acting skills and bring versatility. Chhaya plays a crucial role as the most significant figure in Shani’s life. The relationship between Chhaya and Shani is deeply intertwined, reflecting a profound connection between mother and son. And the show beautifully captures the essence of it,...
- 12/11/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Dec 4 (Ians) Actress Shruthy Menon, who takes center stage in the web series on ‘Shehar Lakhot’, opened up on her audition for the show, saying the scenes were tough to crack. Portraying the character of Sandhya, a resilient small-town girl facing societal injustices, Shruthy infuses life into the narrative with her remarkable talent. Sandhya’s journey, marked by hope, ambition, and the challenges of survival, promises to be a powerful cinematic experience.
Reflecting on her audition, Shruthy shared: “My audition scenes were tough to crack, but I was confident that it went well. After a few months, I got a call telling me that the role is mine. I went to the Offroad office, read the whole script, and I was simply blown away. It was thrilling.”
“Imagine a director like Navdeep Singh telling you, ‘Read the script because there are some scenes which, as a woman, we need...
Reflecting on her audition, Shruthy shared: “My audition scenes were tough to crack, but I was confident that it went well. After a few months, I got a call telling me that the role is mine. I went to the Offroad office, read the whole script, and I was simply blown away. It was thrilling.”
“Imagine a director like Navdeep Singh telling you, ‘Read the script because there are some scenes which, as a woman, we need...
- 12/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Mumbai, Dec 4 (Ians) Actress Shruthy Menon, who takes center stage in the web series on ‘Shehar Lakhot’, opened up on her audition for the show, saying the scenes were tough to crack. Portraying the character of Sandhya, a resilient small-town girl facing societal injustices, Shruthy infuses life into the narrative with her remarkable talent. Sandhya’s journey, marked by hope, ambition, and the challenges of survival, promises to be a powerful cinematic experience.
Reflecting on her audition, Shruthy shared: “My audition scenes were tough to crack, but I was confident that it went well. After a few months, I got a call telling me that the role is mine. I went to the Offroad office, read the whole script, and I was simply blown away. It was thrilling.”
“Imagine a director like Navdeep Singh telling you, ‘Read the script because there are some scenes which, as a woman, we need...
Reflecting on her audition, Shruthy shared: “My audition scenes were tough to crack, but I was confident that it went well. After a few months, I got a call telling me that the role is mine. I went to the Offroad office, read the whole script, and I was simply blown away. It was thrilling.”
“Imagine a director like Navdeep Singh telling you, ‘Read the script because there are some scenes which, as a woman, we need...
- 12/4/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Shehar Lakhot is a crime drama set in the small town of Lakhot in Rajasthan, amidst the marble mining industry and the mafia that runs this town. Shehar Lakhot is easily one of the best humor-based crime dramas that dive deep into the nexus that connects the mafia with politicians and the police, who are essentially controlled by the rich. Amidst this ring are commoners like Jay, Dev, and Sandhya trying to make a living. They have inadvertently gotten mixed up in the circle and are under the impression that they will be able to make their way out of this giant mess, but fate has other plans.
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The last episode of the show involved Kairav informing Dev about the sinister plans made by Sandhya with his older brother Jay. Dev was under the impression that Sandhya loved him and would plan to elope and make a life with him away from Lakhot.
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The last episode of the show involved Kairav informing Dev about the sinister plans made by Sandhya with his older brother Jay. Dev was under the impression that Sandhya loved him and would plan to elope and make a life with him away from Lakhot.
- 12/3/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Lately, there have been many television shows that are set in the heartland of Rajasthan. After thoroughly exploring stories from the Hindi heartland, a lot of filmmakers have shifted their gaze towards Rajasthan that focus on the kind of illegal activities that are being carried out. Since the state shares a border with a powerful pesky neighboring country, in and out of contraband is bound to happen. Manorama Six Feet Under, Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo, Aarya, Dahaad, Gulaal, and Thar are crime dramas that explore the dark underbelly of the state. Meanwhile, Bandish Bandits and Mismatched showcase the vibrant and colorful side of Rajasthan, which the people are used to seeing. Shehar Lakhot is yet another addition to the neo-noir crime drama genre that explores the marble mafia in the state of Rajasthan and the politics that looms around it. Created by Navdeep Singh and Devika Bhagat, the show is a Prime Video Original,...
- 12/2/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Shehar Lakhot, streaming on Amazon Prime, is a hardcore action thriller! Directed by Navdeep Singh, the series revolves around a series of events surrounding Devendra Singh Tomar’s life and his hometown, Lakhot. While resolving his past traumas associated with Lakhot, Dev digs a bigger grave for himself. The series is sure to have a gripping effect on the minds of the audience. What issues does he face while in Lakhot? Will he eventually be able to come out of the mess? There are a lot of questions that this noir series raises in our minds that we are yet to find out in the first season of Shehar Lakhot.
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Why Does Dev Come To Lakhot?
Despite it being Dev’s birthplace, he is reluctant to come back to Lakhot. The marble mining company that he was working for in Gurgaon had forced him to go back to...
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Why Does Dev Come To Lakhot?
Despite it being Dev’s birthplace, he is reluctant to come back to Lakhot. The marble mining company that he was working for in Gurgaon had forced him to go back to...
- 11/30/2023
- by Debjyoti Dey
- Film Fugitives
The makers of noir crime drama ‘Shehar Lakhot’ on Monday unveiled the intriguing posters, featuring the leads of the series- Priyanshu Painyuli, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Kubbra Sait, and Shruthy Menon, raising the excitement among the audiences and capturing their attention.
The eight-episode drama features interesting and multi-layered characters. Priyanshu is seen as Devendra Singh Tomar aka Dev, Chandan as Kairav Singh, Kubbra portrays Sub Inspector Pallavi Raj, while Shruthy plays the role of Sandhya.
Priyanshu as Dev is the prodigal son who is forced returned to his hometown. Dev is dark and sardonic but oddly likeable with deep set anger issues which have previously landed him in trouble with the authorities, causing him to be estranged from his loved ones.
A part of him is looking for redemption by connecting with his past. However, that changes when he is falsely accused of murder. The poster shows Priyanshu in a formal...
The eight-episode drama features interesting and multi-layered characters. Priyanshu is seen as Devendra Singh Tomar aka Dev, Chandan as Kairav Singh, Kubbra portrays Sub Inspector Pallavi Raj, while Shruthy plays the role of Sandhya.
Priyanshu as Dev is the prodigal son who is forced returned to his hometown. Dev is dark and sardonic but oddly likeable with deep set anger issues which have previously landed him in trouble with the authorities, causing him to be estranged from his loved ones.
A part of him is looking for redemption by connecting with his past. However, that changes when he is falsely accused of murder. The poster shows Priyanshu in a formal...
- 11/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
The makers of noir crime drama ‘Shehar Lakhot’ on Monday unveiled the intriguing posters, featuring the leads of the series- Priyanshu Painyuli, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Kubbra Sait, and Shruthy Menon, raising the excitement among the audiences and capturing their attention.
The eight-episode drama features interesting and multi-layered characters. Priyanshu is seen as Devendra Singh Tomar aka Dev, Chandan as Kairav Singh, Kubbra portrays Sub Inspector Pallavi Raj, while Shruthy plays the role of Sandhya.
Priyanshu as Dev is the prodigal son who is forced returned to his hometown. Dev is dark and sardonic but oddly likeable with deep set anger issues which have previously landed him in trouble with the authorities, causing him to be estranged from his loved ones.
A part of him is looking for redemption by connecting with his past. However, that changes when he is falsely accused of murder. The poster shows Priyanshu in a formal...
The eight-episode drama features interesting and multi-layered characters. Priyanshu is seen as Devendra Singh Tomar aka Dev, Chandan as Kairav Singh, Kubbra portrays Sub Inspector Pallavi Raj, while Shruthy plays the role of Sandhya.
Priyanshu as Dev is the prodigal son who is forced returned to his hometown. Dev is dark and sardonic but oddly likeable with deep set anger issues which have previously landed him in trouble with the authorities, causing him to be estranged from his loved ones.
A part of him is looking for redemption by connecting with his past. However, that changes when he is falsely accused of murder. The poster shows Priyanshu in a formal...
- 11/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Horror drama, which also includes a hint of historical fiction, is an interesting blend of two genres. Athidhi, a Disney+ Hotstar Special, is a new web series in this genre and sets out to let the viewers know about the story of an author and his guests who converse about the existence of ghosts and other kinds of entities. As the story progresses, a lot of revelations come out about everyone in the house, and the truth is far from what was being led on initially. Here’s a recap of Athidhi to help you understand what everyone’s motives were.
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Prologue
Athidhi begins with a man frantically running towards a highway from a farm. He speaks about a woman being held hostage against her will, but there was someone else who had followed him. The lamp post near him starts flickering, and very quickly the bulb blinks out.
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Prologue
Athidhi begins with a man frantically running towards a highway from a farm. He speaks about a woman being held hostage against her will, but there was someone else who had followed him. The lamp post near him starts flickering, and very quickly the bulb blinks out.
- 9/21/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
It is not that often one comes across content so bad that the viewing experience eventually becomes unintentionally funny with nothing that could redeem the story. Athidhi is a Telugu-language horror drama, written and directed by Y.G. Bharath is a Disney+ Hotstar Special miniseries that was released on September 19, 2023.
Athidhi, which loosely translates to guest, is the story of an author, Ravi, who is trying to write a new book that could appeal to the current generation. The man is rich and lives in a huge mansion with his paralyzed wife, Sandhya. As a successful author, he strives to be better and is willing to add and make changes to his work as per his wife’s input. The mansion is close to a road that is known to be a haunted spot, but that does not leave Ravi unperturbed. One night, Ravi receives two guests at his home: a...
Athidhi, which loosely translates to guest, is the story of an author, Ravi, who is trying to write a new book that could appeal to the current generation. The man is rich and lives in a huge mansion with his paralyzed wife, Sandhya. As a successful author, he strives to be better and is willing to add and make changes to his work as per his wife’s input. The mansion is close to a road that is known to be a haunted spot, but that does not leave Ravi unperturbed. One night, Ravi receives two guests at his home: a...
- 9/20/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
In the realm of high-class murder cases, there’s a belief that no murder can be executed flawlessly. Even the most carefully planned crime tends to have a loophole or two, and uncovering that flaw becomes the true mission of a detective or investigator. This pursuit of discovering imperfections is what drives them to solve intricate cases that would puzzle anyone. In the film Kolai, the central focus is on the murder of Leila Borkar, a promising model and singer. Her case grips the public’s attention due to its sensitive nature and the absence of any clear leads about the identity of the killer. This is when Detective Vinayak, renowned for solving over 200 cases during his career, steps in to take on the investigation.
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What Happens After Leila’s Body Is Discovered?
After Leila’s body is discovered, the police determine that she was strangled to death.
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What Happens After Leila’s Body Is Discovered?
After Leila’s body is discovered, the police determine that she was strangled to death.
- 8/19/2023
- by Raschi Acharya
- Film Fugitives
Bangalore, June 4 (Ians) Kannada actress Prema took a ramp walk with cancer survivors to spread the message of courage and positivity about beating the dreaded and stigmatised disease in Bengaluru on the occasion of the National Cancer Survivors’ Day.
Prema walked the ramp with 15 cancer survivors of all age groups to convey the message of hope that cancer is curable.
The event was organised by Manipal Hospitals.
The celebrity also joined the cancer survivors, their caretakers and their respective doctors on the stage to felicitate them on their brave journey in the fight against cancer.
Prema said, “I would like to thank Manipal Hospitals for giving me this opportunity to spend time with the 15 cancer warriors. Battling cancer requires immense strength, both mental and physical. Their stories, filled with resilience and determination, serve as powerful motivators for others fighting against cancer.”
The event began with a special ramp walk by...
Prema walked the ramp with 15 cancer survivors of all age groups to convey the message of hope that cancer is curable.
The event was organised by Manipal Hospitals.
The celebrity also joined the cancer survivors, their caretakers and their respective doctors on the stage to felicitate them on their brave journey in the fight against cancer.
Prema said, “I would like to thank Manipal Hospitals for giving me this opportunity to spend time with the 15 cancer warriors. Battling cancer requires immense strength, both mental and physical. Their stories, filled with resilience and determination, serve as powerful motivators for others fighting against cancer.”
The event began with a special ramp walk by...
- 6/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
After the release of Dinesh Lal Yadav aka ‘Nirahua’s biggest blockbuster film ‘Maai’ which has received a good response from the audience, Jio Studios next Bhojpuri film ‘Bewafa Sanam’ starring Pawan Singh and Smrity Sinha in lead roles is now streaming on JioCinema for free.
Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Abhay Sinha, the romantic-drama a popular genre for Bhojpuri films, tells the story of Prem who on his father’s order agrees to marry Sandhya. One fine day, Prem meets a modern girl Neha and they start getting close. Sandhya gets the whiff of their romance. What happens next forms the crux of the story!
The film has been shot at picturesque locations in London and mounted on a large scale, Bewafa Sanam is definitely a film that the audience is sure to enjoy.
Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Abhay Sinha, Bewafa Sanam releases on JioCinema today for free.
Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Abhay Sinha, the romantic-drama a popular genre for Bhojpuri films, tells the story of Prem who on his father’s order agrees to marry Sandhya. One fine day, Prem meets a modern girl Neha and they start getting close. Sandhya gets the whiff of their romance. What happens next forms the crux of the story!
The film has been shot at picturesque locations in London and mounted on a large scale, Bewafa Sanam is definitely a film that the audience is sure to enjoy.
Produced by Jyoti Deshpande and Abhay Sinha, Bewafa Sanam releases on JioCinema today for free.
- 5/24/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
CinemaAhead of the release of Gunasekhar’s ‘Shaakuntalam’, Samantha said it was an honour to play a role essayed by many veteran actors over the years.Saroja Devi, Jaya Prada and Samantha/YouTube ScreenshotsShaakuntalam, a Telugu mythological drama starring Samantha as Shakuntala and directed by Gunasekhar, is set to release on Friday, April 14. A day ahead of the film’s release, Samantha shared images of all the actors who have played the role of Shakuntala in films over the years, starting from 1920. Samantha’s note accompanying the images said: “It has truly been the greatest honour. Shaakuntalam is yours from tomorrow.” Shakuntala is a mythological character from the Adi Parva, the first chapter of the epic Mahabharata. The character is further elaborated in the play Abhignyana Shakuntalam by Kalidasa. In the play, Shakuntala is the daughter of the sage Vishwamitra and the apsara Menaka, raised by another sage Kanva. She marries a king named Dushyanta,...
- 4/13/2023
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Death is a tricky yet sensitive subject to deal with. But Venu Yeldandi, in his directorial debut, ‘Balagam,’ has greatly amalgamated superstitions associated with crows in relation to death to narrate a sad family tale. When you observe a crow cawing right at the beginning of the movie above Koamrayya’s head, you know for sure that death awaits. Venu quite efficiently uses death as the reason for a dissociated family to reconnect and revive their ties. He employs the crow as the messenger of Yamraj, the Hindu deity of death, to resolve family issues, bringing about harmony and unity and breaking the odd drama of egos.
‘Balagam’ gives us a moment to stop and enjoy the beauty of a rhythmic village, which perhaps today would be impossible to treat ourselves to. The film starts with a song that introduces us to the village and its peculiar nature of being a mother and daughter,...
‘Balagam’ gives us a moment to stop and enjoy the beauty of a rhythmic village, which perhaps today would be impossible to treat ourselves to. The film starts with a song that introduces us to the village and its peculiar nature of being a mother and daughter,...
- 3/27/2023
- by Carlos Luis
- Film Fugitives
Shraddha Jaiswal, who was seen in TV shows such as ‘Gustakh Dil’, ‘Shastri Sisters’, and ‘Madhubala’ is all set to enter the fictional drama ‘Sasural Simar Ka 2’, which is a story of two sisters played by Radhika Muthukumar and Tanya Sharma.
Talking about her entry in the role of Lavanya, a naagin (female snake), she said: “My entry is expected to stir the plot and bring big twists to it. Hopefully, the viewers will love my eccentric portrayal of Lavanya.”
The plot of the show revolves around two sisters, Simar and Reema and the complications of their lives.
In the coming episode, Simar’s (Radhika Muthukumar) husband Aarav’s (Avinash Mukherjee) mother, Sandhya kills a snake in a forest to save her son. However, Simar is scared as she believes killing a snake is inauspicious. They all perform the last rites of the naag (male snake). Lavanya then decides...
Talking about her entry in the role of Lavanya, a naagin (female snake), she said: “My entry is expected to stir the plot and bring big twists to it. Hopefully, the viewers will love my eccentric portrayal of Lavanya.”
The plot of the show revolves around two sisters, Simar and Reema and the complications of their lives.
In the coming episode, Simar’s (Radhika Muthukumar) husband Aarav’s (Avinash Mukherjee) mother, Sandhya kills a snake in a forest to save her son. However, Simar is scared as she believes killing a snake is inauspicious. They all perform the last rites of the naag (male snake). Lavanya then decides...
- 3/15/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Feb 26 (Ians) Sandhya Shetty is a name that needs no introduction. She is a woman of many talents — a supermodel, an actor, and a Commonwealth Gold medalist in Karate.
Sandhya is also a five-time State Karate Champion and a six-time National Karate Champion. Beyond her impressive achievements, Sandhya is committed to empowering women and girls across the country.
Ahead of the International Women’s Day (March 8), Sandhya shared her fearless battle towards making a safe space for women, protecting them from abuse, supporting health initiatives, and improving lives.
“A state of Nofear is a choice to change you bring within you,” Sandhya said.
Sandhya’s mission with Nofear is to provoke a shift in the thought process of the people.
“We need to inculcate the importance of gender equality on the root level in schools and homes. Both girls and boys must treat each other with respect on every level,...
Sandhya is also a five-time State Karate Champion and a six-time National Karate Champion. Beyond her impressive achievements, Sandhya is committed to empowering women and girls across the country.
Ahead of the International Women’s Day (March 8), Sandhya shared her fearless battle towards making a safe space for women, protecting them from abuse, supporting health initiatives, and improving lives.
“A state of Nofear is a choice to change you bring within you,” Sandhya said.
Sandhya’s mission with Nofear is to provoke a shift in the thought process of the people.
“We need to inculcate the importance of gender equality on the root level in schools and homes. Both girls and boys must treat each other with respect on every level,...
- 2/26/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Feb 26 (Ians) TV and film actress Sandhya Mridul, who is known for her roles in films such as ‘Saathiya’, ‘Page 3’, and was also the first runner-up in ‘Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa 2’, will be seen playing the historical character of Jodha Bai in the web series ‘Taj: Divided by Blood’.
Talking about the kind of preparation she undertook for portraying the role, Sandhya said: “The preparation for Jodha was literally from my narration and from what the script said. I am not someone who tries to plan out a character too much. The script must interest me and speak to me. I trust the director in navigating me and my efforts for the last 20 years have been to stay true to the script and myself.”
“The dialogues tell you what the character is. My biggest prep is I read the entire script a couple of times before I get on the...
Talking about the kind of preparation she undertook for portraying the role, Sandhya said: “The preparation for Jodha was literally from my narration and from what the script said. I am not someone who tries to plan out a character too much. The script must interest me and speak to me. I trust the director in navigating me and my efforts for the last 20 years have been to stay true to the script and myself.”
“The dialogues tell you what the character is. My biggest prep is I read the entire script a couple of times before I get on the...
- 2/26/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Nov 17 (Ians) Meta (formerly Facebook) on Thursday announced the appointment of Sandhya Devanathan as the Vice President of Meta India, as several key executives leave the company in recent days.
She will start her new role on January 1, 2023 and will report to Dan Neary, Vice President, Meta Apac.
Devanathan will be a part of the Apac leadership team and will move back to India to lead the country’s organisation and strategy.
“Sandhya has a proven track record of scaling businesses, building exceptional and inclusive teams, driving product innovation and building strong partnerships. We are thrilled to have her lead Meta’s continued growth in India,” said Marne Levine, Chief Business Officer, Meta.
Devanathan will focus on bringing the organisation’s business and revenue priorities together to serve its partners and clients, while continuing to support the long-term growth of Meta’s business and commitment to India, said the company.
She will start her new role on January 1, 2023 and will report to Dan Neary, Vice President, Meta Apac.
Devanathan will be a part of the Apac leadership team and will move back to India to lead the country’s organisation and strategy.
“Sandhya has a proven track record of scaling businesses, building exceptional and inclusive teams, driving product innovation and building strong partnerships. We are thrilled to have her lead Meta’s continued growth in India,” said Marne Levine, Chief Business Officer, Meta.
Devanathan will focus on bringing the organisation’s business and revenue priorities together to serve its partners and clients, while continuing to support the long-term growth of Meta’s business and commitment to India, said the company.
- 11/17/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
What is your fashion idea? Do you think that to look chic, wearing an uncomfortable outfit is cool? If you said yes, then we would suggest you reconsider your thoughts. Why? Because we know of someone whose fashion sense says otherwise. She is Neoteric Style, better known as Sandhya Naidu.
This influencer is admired for her entire content. From travel stories to make-up looks and, of course, fashion. Needless to say, Sandhya Naidu has become a trendsetter, and her Instagram handle is proof of that. She has a unique interpretation of fashion. The way she dons an outfit seems like the influencer is having a gala time without compromising on her comfortable state of mind and body.
Rather than flooding her wardrobe with a plethora of apparel items, the influencer has a manageable mindset. Her style is eloquent and casual. Sandhya shows her true fashion blogger side by mixing and matching her outfits.
This influencer is admired for her entire content. From travel stories to make-up looks and, of course, fashion. Needless to say, Sandhya Naidu has become a trendsetter, and her Instagram handle is proof of that. She has a unique interpretation of fashion. The way she dons an outfit seems like the influencer is having a gala time without compromising on her comfortable state of mind and body.
Rather than flooding her wardrobe with a plethora of apparel items, the influencer has a manageable mindset. Her style is eloquent and casual. Sandhya shows her true fashion blogger side by mixing and matching her outfits.
- 9/29/2022
- by agency
- GlamSham
The unit of director Balaji K Kumar’s upcoming investigative thriller, ‘Kolai’, featuring actor Vijay Antony in the lead, has released the film’s much-awaited official trailer.
The trailer shows that the film is about the investigation of the murder of a model called Leila (played by actress Meenakshi Chaudhary), who is found dead inside her locked apartment.
Assisted by a character called Sandhya (played by Ritika Singh), Vijay , who believes that there is nothing called a perfect murder, begins to look for flaws committed by the criminal.
“Every murder will definitely have a flaw,” the trailer shows Vijaysaying and shows him following a simple modus operandi to crack crime cases.
He says: “Look for the flaw. Recognise the passion. Understand the motive. Identify the killer.”
The gripping investigative thriller, which has actor Vijay Antony playing the lead, also features actors Murali Sharma and Radhika among others. While Murali Sharma plays an agent called Aditya,...
The trailer shows that the film is about the investigation of the murder of a model called Leila (played by actress Meenakshi Chaudhary), who is found dead inside her locked apartment.
Assisted by a character called Sandhya (played by Ritika Singh), Vijay , who believes that there is nothing called a perfect murder, begins to look for flaws committed by the criminal.
“Every murder will definitely have a flaw,” the trailer shows Vijaysaying and shows him following a simple modus operandi to crack crime cases.
He says: “Look for the flaw. Recognise the passion. Understand the motive. Identify the killer.”
The gripping investigative thriller, which has actor Vijay Antony playing the lead, also features actors Murali Sharma and Radhika among others. While Murali Sharma plays an agent called Aditya,...
- 8/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
ReviewThere is a lot to like about Malayankunju. The dialogues are minimal and most of what we experience is through Fahadh’s frenzied eyes and his faltering screams.Sowmya RajendranFacebookEver since Kumbalangi Nights and its marvellous villain Shammi, Fahadh Faasil has built himself a reputation for playing characters who go over the edge. In Sajimon Prabhakar’s Malayankunju, he plays Anikuttan, a bigoted repairman for electronic goods who is hypersensitive to sound. And then, the family next door brings home a newborn. The constantly wailing baby breaks Anikuttan’s focus as he tries to fix the devices that clutter his room. The room may look cramped and functional to the average onlooker, but it is Anikuttan’s universe. A claustrophobia-inducing space that he willingly embraces. It’s a metaphor that makes more and more sense as the film progresses. It’s hard to empathise with Anikuttan. He is blatantly casteist...
- 7/22/2022
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Sexual HarassmentAfter the arrest of director Liju Krishna in a case of sexual assault of a colleague, the question of forming Internal Committees in film production sets has once again risen.CrisWhile narrating her harrowing experience of sexual assault in a long post on Facebook, the survivor in the Liju Krishna case wrote that there was no place for her to complain within the film set where they both worked. Liju was arrested on March 6, after the survivor registered a complaint at the Kakkanad Infopark station. He was directing his upcoming film Padavettu – starring Manju Warrier, Nivin Pauly and Aditi Balan – when the arrest took place. “There was no official grievance redressal cell or internal committee (Ic) in the production, where I could complain about the physical and mental and sexual abuse that director Liju Krishna put me through for two years – with an emphasis on assault, so I tried...
- 3/16/2022
- by Cris
- The News Minute
Director Balaji Kumar’s upcoming Telugu film, an investigative thriller featuring Vijay Antony in the lead, has been titled ‘Hatya’, its makers announced on Wednesday. Vijay Antony plays a detective in the gripping thriller, in which actress Ritika Singh plays Sandhya, a rookie cop, who is assigned to work alongside him. Produced by Kamal Bohra, G […]...
- 3/9/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Entertainment'Bigg Boss' Malayalam host Mohanlal made the announcement on the show's finale on August 1.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ Disney Plus HotstarThe title winner of reality television show Bigg Boss Malayalam 3, hosted by Mollywood star Mohanlal, was announced during the grand finale event on Sunday, August 1. Malayalam actor Manikuttan was announced as the season winner and bagged the trophy along with an apartment worth Rs 75 lakh. The three-hour-long finale episode was filled with several stage performances and dance numbers. Manikuttan, while accepting the trophy, sung Ar Rahman’s song ‘Ella Pugazhum’, which speaks about attributing one’s victory to the almighty. In the finale, a teary eyed Manikuttan extended his gratitude to actor Mohanlal for making him a better person and also thanked other contestants, his parents as well as supporters. Notably, Manikuttan decided to quit the show halfway through the third season due to a disagreement with fellow contestant and actor Sandhya.
- 8/2/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
By Archana Sharma
Jaipur, May 23 (Ians) Covid-19 has widened the digital divide in the desert state as gadgets and social media-friendly sections of society are finding easier access to education, vaccination and medication compared to those in rural Rajasthan.
The vaccination drive is slow in the villages as villagers find it tough to access the CoWin app.
Leader of Opposition Gulabchand Kataria, an Mla from Udaipur, said, "Around 90 to 95 per cent of people from the cities of Gujarat are coming to villages in Udaipur, Banswara and Dungarpur for their vaccination as rural Rajasthan is yet to learn how to register for vaccination on CoWin app."
In his letter to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Kataria said that 70 per cent of his constituency comprises tribals who are unable to get vaccination slots on the app.
"Youth in Udaipur villages residing in Gongunda and Khairwada do not know how to book a vaccination slot online.
Jaipur, May 23 (Ians) Covid-19 has widened the digital divide in the desert state as gadgets and social media-friendly sections of society are finding easier access to education, vaccination and medication compared to those in rural Rajasthan.
The vaccination drive is slow in the villages as villagers find it tough to access the CoWin app.
Leader of Opposition Gulabchand Kataria, an Mla from Udaipur, said, "Around 90 to 95 per cent of people from the cities of Gujarat are coming to villages in Udaipur, Banswara and Dungarpur for their vaccination as rural Rajasthan is yet to learn how to register for vaccination on CoWin app."
In his letter to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, Kataria said that 70 per cent of his constituency comprises tribals who are unable to get vaccination slots on the app.
"Youth in Udaipur villages residing in Gongunda and Khairwada do not know how to book a vaccination slot online.
- 5/23/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
The conventional Hindi film heroine is often one-dimensional, impossibly perfect and confined to song and dance routines. A few films in the recent past have however challenged these notions on the big screen as well as on Ott platforms by portraying women in all their depth and complexity. Here are a few of such memorable characters.
Upasana in ‘Axone’
Upasana (Sayani Gupta) is part of the North-Eastern migrant community in Delhi. Her body language and habitual diffidence show how guarded and vulnerable she feels in a milieu that treats her and her friends as outsiders. Yet, as the film progresses, we see Upasana dealing with her love life, her conflicted feelings about a friend who was in a relationship with her boyfriend and her own insecurities with increasing confidence. Her determination to cook a special dish to celebrate a wedding finally wins the day and her innocence and strength endear...
Upasana in ‘Axone’
Upasana (Sayani Gupta) is part of the North-Eastern migrant community in Delhi. Her body language and habitual diffidence show how guarded and vulnerable she feels in a milieu that treats her and her friends as outsiders. Yet, as the film progresses, we see Upasana dealing with her love life, her conflicted feelings about a friend who was in a relationship with her boyfriend and her own insecurities with increasing confidence. Her determination to cook a special dish to celebrate a wedding finally wins the day and her innocence and strength endear...
- 5/18/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
ReviewDirected by Umesh Bist, ‘Pagglait’ takes the greatest tragedy that can befall a woman in Indian society and turns it into her salvation. Sowmya RajendranPagglait, now streaming on Netflix, begins with a funeral. A young man, Astik, is dead. As his immediate family mourns him and relatives stream into the sprawling, ancient haveli in a small town, his widow is lying on bed... and checking Facebook. Directed by Umesh Bist, Pagglait takes the greatest tragedy that can befall a woman in Indian society and turns it into her salvation. A woman in India is considered blessed if she dies when still a ‘sumangali’; stripped of its sentimentality, it simply means a woman is better off dead when she’s still married than live the life of a widow. While sati is outlawed and practices like shaving a widow’s head and forcing her to wear white all her life are...
- 3/31/2021
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
Photo: ‘Pagglait’/Netflix Within the first minute, ‘Pagglait’ shows us a deeply vast and detailed world. Big, soaring landscape shots are our introduction before we suddenly cut to a close-up shot of someone’s bottom on a bicycle seat. This large contrast immediately grabs the viewer and takes hold of them for the next two hours. Set in such a heavily populated country like India, ‘Pagglait’ tells a specific story but is able to make it universal. In writer-director Umesh Bist’s best film to date, Sanya Malhotra stars as Sandhya, a widow who recently lost her late husband, Astik. To the surprise of those around her, Malhotra is unable to grieve and never cries which sums up the basic plot of the movie. As the film progresses, we dive deeper into Malhotra’s psyche and begin to understand her more and more. While her grief is different, more internal than external,...
- 3/28/2021
- by Jordan Qin
- Hollywood Insider - Substance & Meaningful Entertainment
New Delhi, March 27 (Ians) Actress Sanya Malhotra has decoded the title of her new film "Pagglait". She says for her a person who listens to their heart and does not seek external validation is a Pagglait.
"Pagglait is a person who listens to the heart and does what the heart says. Someone who does not seek external validation. That person (for me) is a Pagglait. The person who listens to themselves and not the outside world is a pagglait," Sanya told Ians.
In the film, Sanya is Sandhya, a young woman who becomes a widow within a few months of marriage. While the family grieves, Sandhya is unable to bring herself to mourn the death of her husband.
The dramedy, directed by Umesh Bist, also features Sayani Gupta, Shrutii Sharma, Ashutosh Rana, Raghubir Yadav, Sheeba Chaddha, Meghna Malik and Rajesh Tailang, and dropped on Netflix on March 26.
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"Pagglait is a person who listens to the heart and does what the heart says. Someone who does not seek external validation. That person (for me) is a Pagglait. The person who listens to themselves and not the outside world is a pagglait," Sanya told Ians.
In the film, Sanya is Sandhya, a young woman who becomes a widow within a few months of marriage. While the family grieves, Sandhya is unable to bring herself to mourn the death of her husband.
The dramedy, directed by Umesh Bist, also features Sayani Gupta, Shrutii Sharma, Ashutosh Rana, Raghubir Yadav, Sheeba Chaddha, Meghna Malik and Rajesh Tailang, and dropped on Netflix on March 26.
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- 3/27/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Pagglait; Cast: Sanya Malhotra, Sayani Gupta, Shruti Sharma, Raghubir Yadav, Ashutosh Rana, Natasha Rastogi, Sheeba Chaddha, Aasif Khan, Meghna Malik, Jameel Khan, Rajesh Tailang, Ananya Khare; Direction: Umesh Bist; Rating: * * * (three stars)
By Vinayak Chakravorty
Pagglait the film is just like its protagonist Sandhya. It doesn't behave the way it is expected to.
You would think the story of a just-married young woman who is widowed right at the onset would be sombre, all the more because the societal subjugation she tackles is focus of the plot. The film however refuses to mourn, just like Sandhya. With a quirky spin, writer-director Umesh Bist chooses to unfold his story as a comic drama. Like its heroine, the film's mood stays irreverent, unaffected by the grim reality that backdrops the narrative.
Sanya Malhotra plays the smalltown widow Sandhya with incredible authenticity. She is alone in her room, amidst a house full of grieving relatives,...
By Vinayak Chakravorty
Pagglait the film is just like its protagonist Sandhya. It doesn't behave the way it is expected to.
You would think the story of a just-married young woman who is widowed right at the onset would be sombre, all the more because the societal subjugation she tackles is focus of the plot. The film however refuses to mourn, just like Sandhya. With a quirky spin, writer-director Umesh Bist chooses to unfold his story as a comic drama. Like its heroine, the film's mood stays irreverent, unaffected by the grim reality that backdrops the narrative.
Sanya Malhotra plays the smalltown widow Sandhya with incredible authenticity. She is alone in her room, amidst a house full of grieving relatives,...
- 3/27/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Pagglait movie review is here. The Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama is written and directed by Umesh Bist. Produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor, Guneet Monga and Achin Jain under the banners Balaji Motion Pictures and Sikhya Entertainment. Pagglait (means crazy) stars Sanya Malhotra in lead along with Shruti Sharma, Ashutosh Rana and Raghubir Yadav in pivotal roles. Pagglait will globally premiere on Netflix on 26th March 2021.
Pagglait Movie Review
What happens when Rani Mehra from the movie Queen gets married in the family of the Mishra household from the web series Gullak?
Writer director Umesh Bist gives his best shot till date and can pat his back for this pure desi quirky delight that adapts the style that we have seen in Amit Ravindrenath Sharma’s Badhaai Ho, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' to adapt the typical Hindi heartland milieu in a quirky family drama that is...
Pagglait Movie Review
What happens when Rani Mehra from the movie Queen gets married in the family of the Mishra household from the web series Gullak?
Writer director Umesh Bist gives his best shot till date and can pat his back for this pure desi quirky delight that adapts the style that we have seen in Amit Ravindrenath Sharma’s Badhaai Ho, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' to adapt the typical Hindi heartland milieu in a quirky family drama that is...
- 3/26/2021
- by Vishal Verma
- GlamSham
Mumbai, March 12 (Ians) Playback star Arijit Singh is set to take on a new role, as music composer in the upcoming film Pagglait, starring Sanya Malhotra.
"I make my debut as a music composer with a project very close to my heart. I am honoured to serve music to the world. The endearing story of Sandhya of self-belief and triumph is much like my musical journey and I feel honoured to be associated with a special film like Pagglait," said Arijit.
Pagglait is the story of Sandhya (played by Sanya), who is struggling to mourn the death of her husband. She sets off on a path of self-discovery, to find her identity and purpose in life, even as she has to contend with a quirky joint family.
Directed and written by Umesh Bist, the film also features Sayani Gupta, Shrutii Sharma, Ashutosh Rana, Raghubir Yadav, Sheeba Chaddha, Meghna Malik and Rajesh Tailang.
"I make my debut as a music composer with a project very close to my heart. I am honoured to serve music to the world. The endearing story of Sandhya of self-belief and triumph is much like my musical journey and I feel honoured to be associated with a special film like Pagglait," said Arijit.
Pagglait is the story of Sandhya (played by Sanya), who is struggling to mourn the death of her husband. She sets off on a path of self-discovery, to find her identity and purpose in life, even as she has to contend with a quirky joint family.
Directed and written by Umesh Bist, the film also features Sayani Gupta, Shrutii Sharma, Ashutosh Rana, Raghubir Yadav, Sheeba Chaddha, Meghna Malik and Rajesh Tailang.
- 3/12/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Controversy“We respect our viewers’ diverse beliefs and apologize unconditionally to anyone who felt hurt by these scenes,” Amazon Prime Video said.Tnm StaffAmazon Prime Video has issued an apology over certain scenes in the Saif Ali Khan-starrer series Tandav, which was in the eye of controversy for hurting religious sentiments. In a statement, Amazon Prime Video said that it “deeply regrets” that viewers found certain scenes “objectionable” in the series. “This was never our intention, and the scenes that were objected to were removed or edited when they were brought to our attention. We respect our viewers’ diverse beliefs and apologize unconditionally to anyone who felt hurt by these scenes,” Amazon Prime Video said in a statement on Tuesday. “Our teams follow company content evaluation processes, which we acknowledge need to be constantly updated to better serve our audiences. We will continue to develop entertaining content with partners,...
- 3/2/2021
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
Bigg BossThe crew has taken precautionary measures and adhered to Covid-19 safety regulations.Tnm StaffBigg Boss Malayalam Season 3, which is hosted by Malayalam superstar Mohanlal, premiered on Sunday. All eyes are on the 14 contestants who were introduced. This time, the house has an interesting mix of contestants. However, this season, the crew has taken precautionary measures and adhered to Covid-19 safety regulations. It is compulsory for all the participants to undergo a mandatory two-week quarantine. They are permitted to enter the house only after they test negative for coronavirus. Here is a complete list of the contestants: 1) Noby Marcose: Noby is a standup comedian and actor who rose to fame through the show Comedy Star, where he was part of the team that won the title. Pulimurugan, College Days and Angry Babies are some of the movies he has starred in. 2) Anoop Krishnan: Anoop is a TV actor, director as well as an anchor.
- 2/15/2021
- by DhanyaR
- The News Minute
The Women cops has always been a character that induced intrigue in Hindi cinematic entertainment. Bollywood has glamorised the prototype in commercial cinema in the past. From Rekha, Hema Malini and Sridevi to Tabu, Rani Mukerji and Priyanka Chopra, many actresses have kicked butt of societal evil with larger-than-life elan, just as their male counterparts did.
With the advent of Ott in recent times, the swing has been towards realism in portraying the role. Shefali Shah and Rasika Dugal in "Delhi Crime" paved the way, and in 2021 a whole lot of new actresses will don the uniform to cut a realistic figure as lawkeepers.
The author draws a list of actresses who have got going with action in uniform on small screen:
Shefali Shah
She redefined the female cop in many ways, with her flawless rendition in the International Emmy Award-winning web series "Delhi Crime". Shefali played Vartika Chaturvedi, a...
With the advent of Ott in recent times, the swing has been towards realism in portraying the role. Shefali Shah and Rasika Dugal in "Delhi Crime" paved the way, and in 2021 a whole lot of new actresses will don the uniform to cut a realistic figure as lawkeepers.
The author draws a list of actresses who have got going with action in uniform on small screen:
Shefali Shah
She redefined the female cop in many ways, with her flawless rendition in the International Emmy Award-winning web series "Delhi Crime". Shefali played Vartika Chaturvedi, a...
- 1/9/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
The gripping trailer of the much-awaited political drama Tandav, sent the internet blazing into excitement for the upcoming Amazon Original series. Set in the power corridors of the capital city of the largest democracy, the fictional story of Tandav is created and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, produced by Himanshu Kishan Mehra and Ali Abbas Zafar and written by Gaurav Solanki. The series will take the audience through the chaotic lanes of Indian politics and features a host of fantastic multitalented artists who will battle in the murky dark lanes of deceit, manipulation, greed, ambition and violence, all for the ultimate throne!
Bringing you a look at the dynamic world of Tandav and its many nuanced characters
Saif Ali Khan as Samar Pratap Singh
Playing the conniving Chanakya like character who is also fierce, radical and authoritative; Saif Ali Khan as Samar is the blue-blooded crown prince. Samar’s enigma...
Bringing you a look at the dynamic world of Tandav and its many nuanced characters
Saif Ali Khan as Samar Pratap Singh
Playing the conniving Chanakya like character who is also fierce, radical and authoritative; Saif Ali Khan as Samar is the blue-blooded crown prince. Samar’s enigma...
- 1/7/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Nov 28 (Ians) The Adil Hussain-starrer Nirvana Inn will have a digital world premiere on a pay-per-view basis for 99 hours on December 11.
The Hindi-language psychological horror drama, which also stars Sandhya Mridul and Rajshri Deshpande, is directed by Vijay Jayapal. It follows the story of a boatman who becomes the caretaker of a Himalayan resort after an attempted suicide.
"Nirvana Inn is very unique in its narrative. We hardly see this style in Indian cinema. I loved how the reality of my role easily slips into nightmarish vision. Very intelligently done. Never played a role of this kind. I think Vijay Jayapal has a lot to offer to Indian cinema. I hope he gets what he really wants to," said Adil.
Sandhya shared that director Jayapal brings a simple real personal approach to his films and a "normalcy in the handling of relationships between characters and a palpable emotional thread occasionally which is interesting,...
The Hindi-language psychological horror drama, which also stars Sandhya Mridul and Rajshri Deshpande, is directed by Vijay Jayapal. It follows the story of a boatman who becomes the caretaker of a Himalayan resort after an attempted suicide.
"Nirvana Inn is very unique in its narrative. We hardly see this style in Indian cinema. I loved how the reality of my role easily slips into nightmarish vision. Very intelligently done. Never played a role of this kind. I think Vijay Jayapal has a lot to offer to Indian cinema. I hope he gets what he really wants to," said Adil.
Sandhya shared that director Jayapal brings a simple real personal approach to his films and a "normalcy in the handling of relationships between characters and a palpable emotional thread occasionally which is interesting,...
- 11/28/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
ReviewThe film, directed by Vinod Anantoju and starring Anand Deverakonda and Varsha Bollamma, released on Amazon Prime Video on Friday.Jahnavi ReddyAmazon Prime Video ‘Bombay chutney’ is an unconventional kind of chutney, made with gram flour. In Middle Class Melodies, which is out on Amazon Prime Video, Raghava (Anand Deverakonda) wants to move to Guntur to make it big with his mother’s Bombay chutney recipe. He believes it is flavourful enough to become a local ‘specialty’ and ‘famous’ food item, in a city preoccupied with groundnut and tomato-based chutneys, and has an exciting street food culture. Sandhya (Varsha Bollamma) is Raghava’s classmate from high school, and while we don’t get to know much about her aspirations, we do know that she loves Raghava but is timid and reluctant to speak her mind. Although Raghava and Sandhya are the leads in Middle Class Melodies, the film and its...
- 11/20/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
Tollywood Tnm spoke to the director and the lead actors about the significance of food in the film, working with hyperlocal theatre artists, and showing Guntur in a new light.Jahnavi ReddyAll images from Amazon Prime Video The trailer of Middle Class Melodies, the latest Telugu film to release on Ott, indicates that the food of Guntur plays a major role in the film, parallel to the lead roles played by Anand Deverakonda and Varsha Bollamma. Directed by Vinod Anantoju, the film released on Amazon Prime Video on Friday. Tnm spoke to the director and the lead actors about the significance of food in the film, working with hyperlocal theatre artists who play most of the supporting roles, and showing Guntur in a new light. ‘The Guntur Song’ from Middle Class Melodies looks like a comfort food video you might come across on YouTube or TikTok. But food has a bigger role in the film,...
- 11/20/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
KollywoodIn return, Kangana thanked him, adding she was amazed to "know such a great human being". Digital NativeThe shooting of the upcoming biopic on the late Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, J Jayalalithaa recommenced recently. Speaking about Kangana Ranaut, who plays Jayalalitha in the film, director Al Vijay lauded her dedication. In an interview with the Times of India, Al Vijay was quoted as saying, “Everyone knows how good Kangana is as an actress. Her screen presence, performance and dialogue delivery as Jayalalithaa was amazing. To look like Amma, she took a lot of effort; she put on 17 kilos and had to reduce 15 kilos for a song.” In reply to this statement from the director, Kangna thanked him by putting out the tweet: “Thank you Vijay sir not many men acknowledge a woman’s brilliance, dedication and efforts.... you are one person I met in my life who enjoys my...
- 11/17/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
With diversity, equity, and inclusion becoming an increasingly vital component across the entertainment industry, a new cultural advisory firm has been launched as executives Sandhya Jain-Patel and Rohi Mirza Pandya have come together to create Src Partners. Their extensive experience as producers and creators in film, theater, dance, and television will now be available to industry clients with a dedicated focus on incorporating Dei issues.
Src Partners (Sandhya Rohi Culture Partners) has the expertise, contacts, and cultural sensitivity to support the storytelling instincts of its clients. The new firm believes that collaboration between creatives and Cultural Producers results in more compelling narratives. They can provide a comprehensive Dei plan for the project and help at any point with casting, script analysis, production design and more.
Src takes this journey with clients from conception to release and beyond. Understanding how race, ethnicity, gender, history, emotion, and more intersect in every individual...
Src Partners (Sandhya Rohi Culture Partners) has the expertise, contacts, and cultural sensitivity to support the storytelling instincts of its clients. The new firm believes that collaboration between creatives and Cultural Producers results in more compelling narratives. They can provide a comprehensive Dei plan for the project and help at any point with casting, script analysis, production design and more.
Src takes this journey with clients from conception to release and beyond. Understanding how race, ethnicity, gender, history, emotion, and more intersect in every individual...
- 10/9/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Entertainment executives Sandhya Jain-Patel and Rohi Mirza Pandya have teamed to create a new cultural advisory firm Src Partners (Sandhya Rohi Culture Partners). The pair bring an extensive amount of experience as producers and creators in film, theater, dance, and television to their clients while focusing on diversity, equity & inclusion (Dei) issues.
Src Partners looks to implement their expertise, contacts, and cultural sensitivity to support the storytelling instincts of its clients. The new firm believes that collaboration between creatives and Cultural Producers results in more compelling narratives. They can provide a comprehensive Dei plan for the project and help at any point with casting, script analysis, production design and more.
“We are excited to launch this new venture together, as our different experiences across many disciplines make us well positioned to help creators bring their stories to audiences in the most authentic way,” said Mirza Pandya.
Jain-Patel added, “As your Cultural Producers,...
Src Partners looks to implement their expertise, contacts, and cultural sensitivity to support the storytelling instincts of its clients. The new firm believes that collaboration between creatives and Cultural Producers results in more compelling narratives. They can provide a comprehensive Dei plan for the project and help at any point with casting, script analysis, production design and more.
“We are excited to launch this new venture together, as our different experiences across many disciplines make us well positioned to help creators bring their stories to audiences in the most authentic way,” said Mirza Pandya.
Jain-Patel added, “As your Cultural Producers,...
- 10/7/2020
- by Dino-Ray Ramos
- Deadline Film + TV
Tollywood The romance between a denim-clad ‘America abbayi’, and an ‘Andhra ammayi’ in a half-saree who is equal parts upbeat, sweet and naive, is a recurring trope in Tollywood.Jahnavi ReddyIn the recently viral reality show Indian Matchmaking, Sima Taparia, the marriage consultant, is shown shuttling between the US and India to manage her clients in the respective countries. While Sima Aunty struggled to successfully match Nri and local Indian youngsters living in the same country, ‘matchmakers’ or marriage brokers in the Telugu states have been efficiently matching thousands of women in the Telugu states with Nri grooms from within their communities for decades now. Telugu is reportedly among the fastest growing languages in the US, and most people from upper and dominant castes have relatives settled in the US, or have heard of a relative looking for an ‘America sambandham’ (finding a groom settled in the US). Of course...
- 9/29/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
Widening its probe into the Sushant Singh Rajput death case, the Narcotics Control Bureau (Ncb) has detained Showik Chakraborty's school friend Suryadeep Malhotra for questioning, officials said on Monday.
A senior Ncb official related to probe told Ians, "We have detained Malhotra for questioning in the drug case."
The official said that he was taken by the Ncb from his home in Mumbai after it carried out searches.
This is the 15th arrest in the case so far by the Ncb.
Sushant was found dead in his Bandra home flat on June 14 -- triggering a huge political row, an upheaval in Bollywood and simultaneous investigations by the Ncb, the Central Bureau of Investigation (Cbi) and even the Enforcement Directorate (Ed).
The Ncb has arrested Sushant's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty on September 8, her brother Showik, Sushant's house manager Samuel Miranda on September 4, and his personal staff Dipesh Sawant among several others in last few days.
A senior Ncb official related to probe told Ians, "We have detained Malhotra for questioning in the drug case."
The official said that he was taken by the Ncb from his home in Mumbai after it carried out searches.
This is the 15th arrest in the case so far by the Ncb.
Sushant was found dead in his Bandra home flat on June 14 -- triggering a huge political row, an upheaval in Bollywood and simultaneous investigations by the Ncb, the Central Bureau of Investigation (Cbi) and even the Enforcement Directorate (Ed).
The Ncb has arrested Sushant's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty on September 8, her brother Showik, Sushant's house manager Samuel Miranda on September 4, and his personal staff Dipesh Sawant among several others in last few days.
- 9/14/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
The Enforcement Directorate (Ed), which registered a case of money laundering in connection with the death of Bollywood actor Sushant Singh Rajput (Ssr), is soon likely to register another case on the basis of the findings of the Narcotics Control Bureau (Ncb).
The Ncb arrested the late actor's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty on Tuesday
The Ed has registered a case of money laundering on July 31 on the basis of an Fir filed by the Bihar Police on the complaint of Sushant's father K. K.Singh.
Singh in his complaint to the Bihar Police had alleged that Rs 15 crore was withdrawn from the account of the late actor to other bank accounts of which the family has no connection. A top Ed official said that the agency is looking at all the angles to register a fresh case of money laundering on the basis of the findings of the Ncb.
The official...
The Ncb arrested the late actor's girlfriend Rhea Chakraborty on Tuesday
The Ed has registered a case of money laundering on July 31 on the basis of an Fir filed by the Bihar Police on the complaint of Sushant's father K. K.Singh.
Singh in his complaint to the Bihar Police had alleged that Rs 15 crore was withdrawn from the account of the late actor to other bank accounts of which the family has no connection. A top Ed official said that the agency is looking at all the angles to register a fresh case of money laundering on the basis of the findings of the Ncb.
The official...
- 9/10/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
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