A first clip has been unveiled for Tarsem Singh Dhandwar’s return to feature film direction, “Dear Jassi.”
Dhandwar, the filmmaker previously known simply as Tarsem, returned to the big screen and to his roots with the film which had its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, where it won the 2023 TIFF Platform Award in an unanimous decision.
Written by Amit Rai (“Omg 2”) and based on the reporting of journalist Fabian Dawson, “Dear Jassi” is a modern-day tragedy inspired by the tragic true story of Jaswinder “Jassi” Kaur and Sukhwinder “Mithu” Singh Sidhu, told in a Punjabi folk style. In 1996 Punjab, India, Canadian-born Jassi (Pavia Sidhu) falls in love with Mithu (Yugam Sood), a rickshaw driver beneath her social status. Their attraction is pure and unconditional, but is it has to fight the dictates imposed by Jassi’s family and Punjabi society.
The film is currently seeking distribution,...
Dhandwar, the filmmaker previously known simply as Tarsem, returned to the big screen and to his roots with the film which had its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, where it won the 2023 TIFF Platform Award in an unanimous decision.
Written by Amit Rai (“Omg 2”) and based on the reporting of journalist Fabian Dawson, “Dear Jassi” is a modern-day tragedy inspired by the tragic true story of Jaswinder “Jassi” Kaur and Sukhwinder “Mithu” Singh Sidhu, told in a Punjabi folk style. In 1996 Punjab, India, Canadian-born Jassi (Pavia Sidhu) falls in love with Mithu (Yugam Sood), a rickshaw driver beneath her social status. Their attraction is pure and unconditional, but is it has to fight the dictates imposed by Jassi’s family and Punjabi society.
The film is currently seeking distribution,...
- 9/22/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Tarsem Singh Dhandwar, the filmmaker previously known simply as Tarsem, is returning to the big screen and to his roots with “Dear Jassi,” which has its world premiere at the Toronto Film Festival Sept. 10.
The new film is set in the 1990s and based on a real-life incident. It follows Indian origin Canadian Jassi (Pavia Sidhu), who on a visit to her ancestral village in Punjab, India, falls in love with Mithu (Yugam Sood). They commence an epistolatory romance but familial objections, with the threat of terrifying consequences, get in the way of their love.
Dhandwar rose to prominence through commercials and music videos. Dhandwar previously directed films “The Cell” (2000), “The Fall” (2006), “Immortals” (2011) and “Mirror Mirror” (2012). His last feature film was “Self/less” in 2015, and he directed NBC series “Emerald City” (2017). The filmmaker hails from the Punjab, but “Dear Jassi” is his first film set in India.
“I’m just known...
The new film is set in the 1990s and based on a real-life incident. It follows Indian origin Canadian Jassi (Pavia Sidhu), who on a visit to her ancestral village in Punjab, India, falls in love with Mithu (Yugam Sood). They commence an epistolatory romance but familial objections, with the threat of terrifying consequences, get in the way of their love.
Dhandwar rose to prominence through commercials and music videos. Dhandwar previously directed films “The Cell” (2000), “The Fall” (2006), “Immortals” (2011) and “Mirror Mirror” (2012). His last feature film was “Self/less” in 2015, and he directed NBC series “Emerald City” (2017). The filmmaker hails from the Punjab, but “Dear Jassi” is his first film set in India.
“I’m just known...
- 9/9/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
“The Cell” director Tarsem Singh is making his global comeback with his first Indian film, “Dear Jassi,” based on a true story with plot details being kept under wraps.
Singh made his name with visually dazzling fantasy films like “The Cell,” “Immortals” and “Mirror, Mirror” but has been mostly out of action since helming the single 10-episode season of NBC’s “Emerald City” in 2017. “Dear Jassi” will be his first feature since “Self/Less” in 2015.
“It’s my passion project,” Singh said of “Dear Jassi.” “I believe this is the right time for the world to see it. Such a strong story needs to be told.”
Singh said the synergy behind the film’s production made it possible.
“I had a great set of producers partnering with me on this film,” he said.
Postproduction is underway in Montreal after the film was shot in Punjab, India. The crew consists of a...
Singh made his name with visually dazzling fantasy films like “The Cell,” “Immortals” and “Mirror, Mirror” but has been mostly out of action since helming the single 10-episode season of NBC’s “Emerald City” in 2017. “Dear Jassi” will be his first feature since “Self/Less” in 2015.
“It’s my passion project,” Singh said of “Dear Jassi.” “I believe this is the right time for the world to see it. Such a strong story needs to be told.”
Singh said the synergy behind the film’s production made it possible.
“I had a great set of producers partnering with me on this film,” he said.
Postproduction is underway in Montreal after the film was shot in Punjab, India. The crew consists of a...
- 1/31/2023
- by Scott Mendelson
- The Wrap
Here’s some cool new movie news! The acclaimed Hollywood director, Tarsem Singh, of films like The Cell (Jennifer Lopez), The Fall (Lee Pace), Immortals, Mirror Mirror (Julia Roberts) and Self/Less recently shot his first film in India. The exciting project is produced by T-Series (Bhushan Kumar), Wakaoo Films, Creative Strokes Group (Sanjay Grover) and Tarsem Singh.
Titled Dear Jassi, and the director says, “It’s my passion project. And I believe this is the right time for the world to see it. Such a strong story needs to be told.”
Based on a true story, the movie has been shot by the celebrated Hollywood cinematographer Brendan Galvin. It has been scripted by Amit Rai (writer and director of Oh My God 2). The film’s crew consists of an eclectic mix of top Indian and international names with the post-production happening in Montreal, Canada.
Tarsem believes it was the correct...
Titled Dear Jassi, and the director says, “It’s my passion project. And I believe this is the right time for the world to see it. Such a strong story needs to be told.”
Based on a true story, the movie has been shot by the celebrated Hollywood cinematographer Brendan Galvin. It has been scripted by Amit Rai (writer and director of Oh My God 2). The film’s crew consists of an eclectic mix of top Indian and international names with the post-production happening in Montreal, Canada.
Tarsem believes it was the correct...
- 1/31/2023
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
In what can be termed as one of the most landmark cinematic achievements in recent times, the much acclaimed and celebrated Hollywood director, Tarsem Singh, recently shot his first film in India.
This is the first feature film that Tarsem has shot in India. Some of his most notable movies in Hollywood include The Cell (Jennifer Lopez), The Fall (Lee Pace), Immortals, Mirror Mirror (Julia Roberts) and Self/Less.
Other than feature films, Tarsem is globally renowned for his award-winning ad films and music videos featuring the world’s topmost brands and artistes like Brad Pitt, Lady Gaga, Deep Forest, R.E.M and Enrique Iglesias amongst others.
Based on a true story, the movie has been shot by the celebrated Hollywood cinematographer Brendan Galvin.
The film is produced by T-Series (Bhushan Kumar), Wakaoo Films, Creative Strokes Group (Sanjay Grover) and Tarsem Singh.
It has been scripted by Amit Rai (writer...
This is the first feature film that Tarsem has shot in India. Some of his most notable movies in Hollywood include The Cell (Jennifer Lopez), The Fall (Lee Pace), Immortals, Mirror Mirror (Julia Roberts) and Self/Less.
Other than feature films, Tarsem is globally renowned for his award-winning ad films and music videos featuring the world’s topmost brands and artistes like Brad Pitt, Lady Gaga, Deep Forest, R.E.M and Enrique Iglesias amongst others.
Based on a true story, the movie has been shot by the celebrated Hollywood cinematographer Brendan Galvin.
The film is produced by T-Series (Bhushan Kumar), Wakaoo Films, Creative Strokes Group (Sanjay Grover) and Tarsem Singh.
It has been scripted by Amit Rai (writer...
- 1/31/2023
- by Pooja Tiwari
- GlamSham
“The Cell” director Tarsem Singh is making a comeback to feature films with “Dear Jassi,” his first Indian project.
The film has completed a 50-day schedule in Punjab, northern India and is heading to Canada for a two-week shoot. Post-production will take place in Montreal.
Plot details are under wraps save that it is based on a true story. Cast details have also not been revealed at this time.
The film is written by Amit Rai (“Oh My God 2”).
“It’s my passion project and I believe this is the right time for the world to see it,” Singh said. “Such a strong story needs to be told.”
Singh made his feature directorial debut with Oscar-nominated film “The Cell” (2000), starring Jennifer Lopez. He went on to direct Berlin winner “The Fall” (2006), starring Lee Pace; “Immortals” (2011), featuring Henry Cavill, Mickey Rourke and John Hurt; Oscar-nominated “Mirror Mirror” (2012) with Julia Roberts and...
The film has completed a 50-day schedule in Punjab, northern India and is heading to Canada for a two-week shoot. Post-production will take place in Montreal.
Plot details are under wraps save that it is based on a true story. Cast details have also not been revealed at this time.
The film is written by Amit Rai (“Oh My God 2”).
“It’s my passion project and I believe this is the right time for the world to see it,” Singh said. “Such a strong story needs to be told.”
Singh made his feature directorial debut with Oscar-nominated film “The Cell” (2000), starring Jennifer Lopez. He went on to direct Berlin winner “The Fall” (2006), starring Lee Pace; “Immortals” (2011), featuring Henry Cavill, Mickey Rourke and John Hurt; Oscar-nominated “Mirror Mirror” (2012) with Julia Roberts and...
- 1/31/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
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