Bollywood livewire actor Ranveer Singh on Thursday shared pictures with former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, calling him ‘Mera Mahi’. Taking to Instagram, Ranveer shared two photos, in which they are seen flashing their smiles for the cameras. In another photo, the actor can be seen giving a sweet kiss on Dhoni’s cheek.
Ranveer is wearing a black tee, and is sporting a moustache, while Dhoni is donning a blue formal shirt.
The ‘Bajirao Mastani’ fame actor captioned the post as: “Mera Mahi #hero #icon #legend #goat #bigbrother”, followed by a red heart emoji.
The post was liked by Varun Dhawan and Rajkummar Rao. Dhoni’s wife Sakshi Singh dropped red heart emojis in the comment section. Ranveer replied to Sakshi with a red heart emoticon.
Nupur Sanon wrote: “At the top”, followed by an evil eye emoji.
Fans commented on the post, and wrote: “Two Goats...
Ranveer is wearing a black tee, and is sporting a moustache, while Dhoni is donning a blue formal shirt.
The ‘Bajirao Mastani’ fame actor captioned the post as: “Mera Mahi #hero #icon #legend #goat #bigbrother”, followed by a red heart emoji.
The post was liked by Varun Dhawan and Rajkummar Rao. Dhoni’s wife Sakshi Singh dropped red heart emojis in the comment section. Ranveer replied to Sakshi with a red heart emoticon.
Nupur Sanon wrote: “At the top”, followed by an evil eye emoji.
Fans commented on the post, and wrote: “Two Goats...
- 10/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Bollywood livewire actor Ranveer Singh on Thursday shared pictures with former Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni, calling him ‘Mera Mahi’. Taking to Instagram, Ranveer shared two photos, in which they are seen flashing their smiles for the cameras. In another photo, the actor can be seen giving a sweet kiss on Dhoni’s cheek.
Ranveer is wearing a black tee, and is sporting a moustache, while Dhoni is donning a blue formal shirt.
The ‘Bajirao Mastani’ fame actor captioned the post as: “Mera Mahi #hero #icon #legend #goat #bigbrother”, followed by a red heart emoji.
The post was liked by Varun Dhawan and Rajkummar Rao. Dhoni’s wife Sakshi Singh dropped red heart emojis in the comment section. Ranveer replied to Sakshi with a red heart emoticon.
Nupur Sanon wrote: “At the top”, followed by an evil eye emoji.
Fans commented on the post, and wrote: “Two Goats...
Ranveer is wearing a black tee, and is sporting a moustache, while Dhoni is donning a blue formal shirt.
The ‘Bajirao Mastani’ fame actor captioned the post as: “Mera Mahi #hero #icon #legend #goat #bigbrother”, followed by a red heart emoji.
The post was liked by Varun Dhawan and Rajkummar Rao. Dhoni’s wife Sakshi Singh dropped red heart emojis in the comment section. Ranveer replied to Sakshi with a red heart emoticon.
Nupur Sanon wrote: “At the top”, followed by an evil eye emoji.
Fans commented on the post, and wrote: “Two Goats...
- 10/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
After having announced his biggest world tour till date, the incredibly talented and versatile, Vir Das, is all set to be seen on a brand new Ott series by Dharma Productions’ digital banner Dharmatic, ‘Call Me Bae’, The series, a slice of life comedy, is set to premiere exclusively on Amazon Prime Video India.
‘Call Me Bae’ is a story of a billionaire fashionista who is shunned away by her wealthy family due to a lewd controversy. In ‘Call Me Bae’, Vir Das will share the screen with the dynamic and talented duo, Ananya Pandey and Gurfateh Pirzada.
The director and creative minds behind the series have ensured that ‘Call Me Bae’ captures the essence of contemporary relationships while presenting a relatable and entertaining narrative.
Fans of Vir Das have eagerly been awaiting to see him back on screen in varied acting projects, the actor-comedian has been busy shooting and...
‘Call Me Bae’ is a story of a billionaire fashionista who is shunned away by her wealthy family due to a lewd controversy. In ‘Call Me Bae’, Vir Das will share the screen with the dynamic and talented duo, Ananya Pandey and Gurfateh Pirzada.
The director and creative minds behind the series have ensured that ‘Call Me Bae’ captures the essence of contemporary relationships while presenting a relatable and entertaining narrative.
Fans of Vir Das have eagerly been awaiting to see him back on screen in varied acting projects, the actor-comedian has been busy shooting and...
- 8/8/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Indian filmmaker and media personality Karan Johar’s “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” is one of the few local films that has withstood the “Barbenheimer” juggernaut and emerged triumphant.
The film had a lot going for it. Johar is a hitmaker whose credits include “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998), “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…” (2001), “Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (2006), “My Name is Khan” (2010) and “Student of the Year” (2012). And, the cast is bursting with A-listers including Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt.
Produced by Johar’s Dharma Productions and Viacom18 Studios, “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” opened July 28 in the wake of the twin releases of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.” After its second weekend of release, the film has grossed $26.1 million worldwide, including $15.7 million in India, and is going strong. “Oppenheimer” has grossed $16 million in India and “Barbie” $5.8 million.
“The ‘Barbenheimer’ hype was real. Both have been tremendously...
The film had a lot going for it. Johar is a hitmaker whose credits include “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” (1998), “Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham…” (2001), “Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna” (2006), “My Name is Khan” (2010) and “Student of the Year” (2012). And, the cast is bursting with A-listers including Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Shabana Azmi, Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt.
Produced by Johar’s Dharma Productions and Viacom18 Studios, “Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani” opened July 28 in the wake of the twin releases of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.” After its second weekend of release, the film has grossed $26.1 million worldwide, including $15.7 million in India, and is going strong. “Oppenheimer” has grossed $16 million in India and “Barbie” $5.8 million.
“The ‘Barbenheimer’ hype was real. Both have been tremendously...
- 8/8/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Twenty-five years ago, I — and millions of Hindi film fans around the world — saw our first Karan Johar movie. “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” — which currently holds the top spot in IndieWire’s list of the best rom-coms on Netflix — was a superhit and instant classic, a story of love and friendship that stood the test of time and charms audiences to this day.
Johar’s latest, “Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani,” (“Rocky and Rani’s Love Story”) written by Shashank Khaitan, is the kind of Bollywood bliss audiences have been craving. It’s entertaining but not dependent on action and violence. It’s star-studded but with genuinely talented actors, not just airbrushed beauty and family names. It’s modern but not Western. It’s family-oriented but not pedantic.
And it’s just a damn good time.
As much as it tracks the blooming romance of Rocky Randhawa (Ranveer Singh...
Johar’s latest, “Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani,” (“Rocky and Rani’s Love Story”) written by Shashank Khaitan, is the kind of Bollywood bliss audiences have been craving. It’s entertaining but not dependent on action and violence. It’s star-studded but with genuinely talented actors, not just airbrushed beauty and family names. It’s modern but not Western. It’s family-oriented but not pedantic.
And it’s just a damn good time.
As much as it tracks the blooming romance of Rocky Randhawa (Ranveer Singh...
- 7/31/2023
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
Mumbai, July 28 (Ians) Family, love, differences between the couple and lots of drama have always been at the core of umpteen love stories. So what’s new about Karan Johar’s ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’?
There isn’t any, and yet there is some!
It’s so much that it’s ‘old wine in a new bottle’, and yet, there is a huge difference too. Besides the presence and the unique combination of veterans such as Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi and Jaya Bachchan, there’s the chemistry between Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt that is easily the highlight of this nearly three-hour-long family entertainer.
And yes, there’s Pritam’s foot-tapping music too, though what the audience seems to be enjoying the most are some of the most popular Hindi film hits from the ’60s through the ’80s — these have them singing along loudly.
That’s not all that makes this film special.
There isn’t any, and yet there is some!
It’s so much that it’s ‘old wine in a new bottle’, and yet, there is a huge difference too. Besides the presence and the unique combination of veterans such as Dharmendra, Shabana Azmi and Jaya Bachchan, there’s the chemistry between Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt that is easily the highlight of this nearly three-hour-long family entertainer.
And yes, there’s Pritam’s foot-tapping music too, though what the audience seems to be enjoying the most are some of the most popular Hindi film hits from the ’60s through the ’80s — these have them singing along loudly.
That’s not all that makes this film special.
- 7/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani
Staring Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi
Directed by Karan Johar
Wait! Do we see an upsurge in the number of men joining Kathak classes after Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani? Among the many things that writers Sumit Roy, Shashank Khaitan and Ishita Moitra tells us in this kaleidoscopic view of life on Malamaal Hill, is that it’s okay for men to adopt traditionally female roles.
And listen, if you like Kathak dancing it doesn’t mean you are effeminate or gay. Tota Roy Chowdhury converts the boorish Punjabi loutish epitome of toxic masculinity Rocky, played with lipsmacking relish by Ranveer Singh. Before we know it the two men are dancing together to Sanjay Bhansali’s ‘Dola re dola re’ without the being the least conscious of the feminine expressions. Move over Aishwarya, Madhuri…
Rocky Aur Rani Kii...
Staring Alia Bhatt, Ranveer Singh, Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan and Shabana Azmi
Directed by Karan Johar
Wait! Do we see an upsurge in the number of men joining Kathak classes after Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani? Among the many things that writers Sumit Roy, Shashank Khaitan and Ishita Moitra tells us in this kaleidoscopic view of life on Malamaal Hill, is that it’s okay for men to adopt traditionally female roles.
And listen, if you like Kathak dancing it doesn’t mean you are effeminate or gay. Tota Roy Chowdhury converts the boorish Punjabi loutish epitome of toxic masculinity Rocky, played with lipsmacking relish by Ranveer Singh. Before we know it the two men are dancing together to Sanjay Bhansali’s ‘Dola re dola re’ without the being the least conscious of the feminine expressions. Move over Aishwarya, Madhuri…
Rocky Aur Rani Kii...
- 7/28/2023
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
CinemaAhead of the release of the first single 'Tum Kya Mile' from 'Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani', filmmaker Karan Johar wrote a heartfelt note and dedicated the song to his 'guru' Yash Chopra.Instagram/Karan JoharAhead of the release of the first single 'Tum Kya Mile' from Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani, filmmaker Karan Johar penned a heartfelt note and dedicated the song to his 'guru' Yash Chopra. Sharing a working still from the song, Karan wrote: "In a few hours #tumkyamile will be yours ... I remember at the very onset my instinct was that I wanted to film a love song that would unabashedly pay homage to my guru Yash Chopra." Continuing in the same vein, he added: "The thinking evolved mind would say 'you can’t match it or even dare to emulate it', but the fanboy and the ardent lover of snow, chiffons,...
- 6/29/2023
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Mumbai, June 28 (Ians) Ahead of the first single ‘Tum Kya Mile’ from ‘Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani’, filmmaker Karan Johar penned a heartfelt note and dedicated the song to his ‘guru’ Yash Chopra.
Sharing a working still from the song, KJo wrote: “In a few hours #tumkyamile will be yours … I remember at the very onset my instinct was that I wanted to film a love song that would unabashadley pay homage to my guru Yash Chopra.”
Continuing in the same vein, he added: “The thinking evolved mind would say ‘you can’t match it or even dare to emulate it’, but the fan boy and the ardent lover of snow, chiffons, the stunning locations of Kashmir and sheer romance got the better of me … .
“Pritam Dada and I yearned for a song for the ages from the ages and it had it be unapologetic or it wouldn’t...
Sharing a working still from the song, KJo wrote: “In a few hours #tumkyamile will be yours … I remember at the very onset my instinct was that I wanted to film a love song that would unabashadley pay homage to my guru Yash Chopra.”
Continuing in the same vein, he added: “The thinking evolved mind would say ‘you can’t match it or even dare to emulate it’, but the fan boy and the ardent lover of snow, chiffons, the stunning locations of Kashmir and sheer romance got the better of me … .
“Pritam Dada and I yearned for a song for the ages from the ages and it had it be unapologetic or it wouldn’t...
- 6/28/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, May 25 (Ians) After unveiling the first-look poster for Raveer Singh as Rocky and Alia Bhatt as Rani, the makers of ‘Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahaani’ have released the first-look posters featuring the Randhawa and Chatterjee families.
In the movie, Ranveer Singh (Rocky) is from the Randhawa clan, a loud Punjabi family that also includes Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Aamir Bashir, and more.
Alia Bhatt as Rani hails from the Chatterjee clan, which is smart and understated, and includes Shabana Azmi, Tota Roy Choudhary, Churni Ganguly and Anant Mahadevan.
Sharing the posters on social media, Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions tweeted: “Do alag parivaar, ek bada dhamaka! Meet the Randhawas & the Chatterjees. #RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani, a film by Karan Johar in his 25th anniversary year. In cinemas 28th July, 2023.”
The film also features Sara Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Rohit Singh, Kaustubh Mani Mishra and Kartik Aaryan in cameo appearances.
Directed by Karan...
In the movie, Ranveer Singh (Rocky) is from the Randhawa clan, a loud Punjabi family that also includes Dharmendra, Jaya Bachchan, Aamir Bashir, and more.
Alia Bhatt as Rani hails from the Chatterjee clan, which is smart and understated, and includes Shabana Azmi, Tota Roy Choudhary, Churni Ganguly and Anant Mahadevan.
Sharing the posters on social media, Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions tweeted: “Do alag parivaar, ek bada dhamaka! Meet the Randhawas & the Chatterjees. #RockyAurRaniKiiPremKahaani, a film by Karan Johar in his 25th anniversary year. In cinemas 28th July, 2023.”
The film also features Sara Ali Khan, Preity Zinta, Rohit Singh, Kaustubh Mani Mishra and Kartik Aaryan in cameo appearances.
Directed by Karan...
- 5/25/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bollywood actress Ananya Panday is set to play the lead in the upcoming streaming series ‘Call Me Bae’. Actor Varun Dhawan shared a fun video in which he introduced Ananya Panday as Bae in the upcoming series on Thursday.
In the video, Ananya can be seen channelling her inner fashionista, schooling Varun on the nuances of fashion and couture in a vibrant monologue. Cameras have started rolling for the series.
‘Call Me Bae’ follows the story of a billionaire fashionista, Bae, (played by Ananya Panday), who is disowned by her ultra-rich family owing to a salacious scandal.
She is left to fend for herself, for the first time ever as she overcomes stereotypes, negotiates around prejudices and as she explores her true self in this journey.
A Dharmatic Entertainment production, with Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra serving as Executive Producers, ‘Call Me Bae’ is directed by Collin D’Cunha.
In the video, Ananya can be seen channelling her inner fashionista, schooling Varun on the nuances of fashion and couture in a vibrant monologue. Cameras have started rolling for the series.
‘Call Me Bae’ follows the story of a billionaire fashionista, Bae, (played by Ananya Panday), who is disowned by her ultra-rich family owing to a salacious scandal.
She is left to fend for herself, for the first time ever as she overcomes stereotypes, negotiates around prejudices and as she explores her true self in this journey.
A Dharmatic Entertainment production, with Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta and Somen Mishra serving as Executive Producers, ‘Call Me Bae’ is directed by Collin D’Cunha.
- 3/23/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Four More Shots, Please! Season 3(Amazon Prime)
Directed by Joyeeta Patpatia
Unalloyed fun… the sassy quartet is back with a bang. Many bangs, actually, considering the predominance of carnal activities. No harm in that. Anjana(Kirti Kulhari), Siddhi(Maanvi Gagroo), Umang(Bani J), and Damini(Sayani Gupta) have a healthy appetite for the good things in life, including sex. They are not apologetic about their hedonism, or afraid to fall flat on their face when their heels can’t balance their drinks.
What to do? Sometimes, no , make that very often times, things don’t go according to plan. Of the four characters Siddhi is the most adroitly etched. She is a rich spoilt brat and she makes no bones about it. There is a marginally captivating subplot about Siddhi’s lately-widowed mother and her…errrr… golden vagina. Every middle aged man in the neighbourhood wants to woo her.And her golden spot.
Directed by Joyeeta Patpatia
Unalloyed fun… the sassy quartet is back with a bang. Many bangs, actually, considering the predominance of carnal activities. No harm in that. Anjana(Kirti Kulhari), Siddhi(Maanvi Gagroo), Umang(Bani J), and Damini(Sayani Gupta) have a healthy appetite for the good things in life, including sex. They are not apologetic about their hedonism, or afraid to fall flat on their face when their heels can’t balance their drinks.
What to do? Sometimes, no , make that very often times, things don’t go according to plan. Of the four characters Siddhi is the most adroitly etched. She is a rich spoilt brat and she makes no bones about it. There is a marginally captivating subplot about Siddhi’s lately-widowed mother and her…errrr… golden vagina. Every middle aged man in the neighbourhood wants to woo her.And her golden spot.
- 10/22/2022
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Prime Video today announced that the third season of the Emmy-nominated series – Four More Shots Please! will premiere on October 21. Produced by Pritish Nandy Communications, directed by Joyeeta Patpatia and written by Devika Bhagat, with dialogues by Ishita Moitra, the much-awaited Amazon Original will pick up from the dramatic note on which the second season ended, bringing back to screens the lives of four unapologetically flawed women who live, love, blunder, and discover what continues to make them tick through their forever friendship in the city of Mumbai.
Featuring Kirti Kulhari, Sayani Gupta, Maanvi Gagroo, and Bani J in lead roles, Season 3 will see Prateik Babbar, Lisa Ray, Neil Bhooplam, Rajeev Siddharth, Amrita Puri, Simone Singh and Samir Kochhar reprising their respective roles, whereas Jim Sarbh, Rohan Mehra, Shilpa Shukla and Sushant Singh will be joining the well-acclaimed Amazon Original this new season.
“The unapologetic, resilient divas are back! Four More Shots Please!
Featuring Kirti Kulhari, Sayani Gupta, Maanvi Gagroo, and Bani J in lead roles, Season 3 will see Prateik Babbar, Lisa Ray, Neil Bhooplam, Rajeev Siddharth, Amrita Puri, Simone Singh and Samir Kochhar reprising their respective roles, whereas Jim Sarbh, Rohan Mehra, Shilpa Shukla and Sushant Singh will be joining the well-acclaimed Amazon Original this new season.
“The unapologetic, resilient divas are back! Four More Shots Please!
- 10/7/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Amazon Prime Video is betting big on Indian content. At a marquee event in Mumbai the streamer announced that it will more than double its investment in Prime Video India over the next five years and revealed a 40-strong slate, its biggest to date in the country.
The titles are in the Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages, across new and returning scripted and unscripted original series and co-productions, streaming over the next 24 months. The service has also revealed a foray into original films. Some 70 of the upcoming titles will feature new talent, both in front of and behind the camera.
In addition, the streamer has set licensing deals with leading Indian production houses Ajay Devgn FFilms, Dharma Productions, Excel Entertainment and Yash Raj Films.
Amazon has also launched Prime Video Store, its transactional video-on-demand (Tvod) movie rental service in India, available to both Prime members and non-members. Customers will get...
The titles are in the Hindi, Tamil and Telugu languages, across new and returning scripted and unscripted original series and co-productions, streaming over the next 24 months. The service has also revealed a foray into original films. Some 70 of the upcoming titles will feature new talent, both in front of and behind the camera.
In addition, the streamer has set licensing deals with leading Indian production houses Ajay Devgn FFilms, Dharma Productions, Excel Entertainment and Yash Raj Films.
Amazon has also launched Prime Video Store, its transactional video-on-demand (Tvod) movie rental service in India, available to both Prime members and non-members. Customers will get...
- 4/28/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Vidya Balan puts in a blazing performance as the eponymous Indian maths genius in Anu Menon’s characterful feminist life story
In recent years, the Hindi film mainstream has become more proactive about telling the stories of notable women. This new one follows on the heels of last October’s crowdpleasing Saand Ki Aankh, which centred on sharpshooting sisters-in-law, but explores with far greater force its subject’s idiosyncrasies. What results is a biopic with genuine character.
The feats described here are mental: the eponymous heroine, Shakuntala Devi (Vidya Balan), was a phenomenal, Guinness World Records-noted mathematician who performed for many decades in the 20th century under the stage name the Human Computer. Director Anu Menon approaches her, however, from the unusual angle of Devi’s daughter, Anu (Sanya Malhotra), first seen marching into a London lawyers’ chambers in 2001 to initiate criminal proceedings against mum for failing to provide for her.
In recent years, the Hindi film mainstream has become more proactive about telling the stories of notable women. This new one follows on the heels of last October’s crowdpleasing Saand Ki Aankh, which centred on sharpshooting sisters-in-law, but explores with far greater force its subject’s idiosyncrasies. What results is a biopic with genuine character.
The feats described here are mental: the eponymous heroine, Shakuntala Devi (Vidya Balan), was a phenomenal, Guinness World Records-noted mathematician who performed for many decades in the 20th century under the stage name the Human Computer. Director Anu Menon approaches her, however, from the unusual angle of Devi’s daughter, Anu (Sanya Malhotra), first seen marching into a London lawyers’ chambers in 2001 to initiate criminal proceedings against mum for failing to provide for her.
- 7/30/2020
- by Mike McCahill
- The Guardian - Film News
Set to premiere on July 31st exclusively on Amazon Prime, Shakuntala Devi stars National Award-winner, Vidya Balan in the title role, who was famously referred to as the “human computer” for her ability to do incredibly fast calculations.
Directed by Anu Menon the biographical drama also stars Sanya Malhotra, who will be seen playing the role of Shakuntala Devi’s daughter with whom the genius enjoyed a complicated but extraordinary relationship. Actors Jisshu Sengupta and Amit Sadh also essay pivotal roles in the film.
Shakuntala Devi is the first Indian language biopic to make its global premiere exclusively on Prime Video And will be seen in over 200 countries. Produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions and Vikram Malhotra (Abundantia Entertainment), The screenplay is written by Anu Menon and Nayanika Mahtani, while the dialogues are penned by Ishita Moitra.
Director Anu Menon said, “Creating Shakuntala Devi has been such a delightful and...
Directed by Anu Menon the biographical drama also stars Sanya Malhotra, who will be seen playing the role of Shakuntala Devi’s daughter with whom the genius enjoyed a complicated but extraordinary relationship. Actors Jisshu Sengupta and Amit Sadh also essay pivotal roles in the film.
Shakuntala Devi is the first Indian language biopic to make its global premiere exclusively on Prime Video And will be seen in over 200 countries. Produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions and Vikram Malhotra (Abundantia Entertainment), The screenplay is written by Anu Menon and Nayanika Mahtani, while the dialogues are penned by Ishita Moitra.
Director Anu Menon said, “Creating Shakuntala Devi has been such a delightful and...
- 7/25/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
The global premiere of the eagerly awaited Hindi film, Shakuntala Devi is all set to happen at the end of this month exclusively on Amazon Prime.
Directed by Anu Menon and produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions and Vikram Malhotra of Abundantia Entertainment, the biographical drama stars National Award winning actress Vidya Balan in the lead, essaying the role of the globally renowned Indian mathematics genius, who was popularly known as the ‘human computer’.
Shakuntala Devi also stars Sanya Malhotra, who will be seen playing the role of Shakuntala Devi’s daughter with whom the genius enjoyed a complicated but extraordinary relationship, alongside Jisshu Sengupta (Mardaani 2) and Amit Sadh in pivotal roles.
The screenplay is written by Anu Menon and Nayanika Mahtani, while the dialogues are penned by Ishita Moitra.
Check out the announcement video!
Prime members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide can watch the endearing story...
Directed by Anu Menon and produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions and Vikram Malhotra of Abundantia Entertainment, the biographical drama stars National Award winning actress Vidya Balan in the lead, essaying the role of the globally renowned Indian mathematics genius, who was popularly known as the ‘human computer’.
Shakuntala Devi also stars Sanya Malhotra, who will be seen playing the role of Shakuntala Devi’s daughter with whom the genius enjoyed a complicated but extraordinary relationship, alongside Jisshu Sengupta (Mardaani 2) and Amit Sadh in pivotal roles.
The screenplay is written by Anu Menon and Nayanika Mahtani, while the dialogues are penned by Ishita Moitra.
Check out the announcement video!
Prime members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide can watch the endearing story...
- 7/6/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Maska movie review is here. Streaming on Netflix, the movie stars Manisha Koirala, Javed Jaffrey, Nikita Dutta, along with Shirley Setia and Prit Kamani. Maska is written and directed by Neeraj Udhwani.
Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
Maska ? This coming of age rom com is a definite trip to nostalgia for those who have grown up on bun maska chai, pattiice, custards, kheema, puddings etc from the Irani Caf??s in Mumbai.
The Story of Maska
Rumi (Prit Kamani) a Parsi boy from south Mumbai wins a local fashion competition and starts believing that he has it in him to enter Bollywood. The last hope of the family?s historic Rustom Caf? legacy ? the ancestral Irani joint which is about to hit a century by turning 100 year old is starts dreaming about a career in Bollywood as an actor/star. Rumi?s mother Diana Irani (Manisha Koirala) is...
Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
Maska ? This coming of age rom com is a definite trip to nostalgia for those who have grown up on bun maska chai, pattiice, custards, kheema, puddings etc from the Irani Caf??s in Mumbai.
The Story of Maska
Rumi (Prit Kamani) a Parsi boy from south Mumbai wins a local fashion competition and starts believing that he has it in him to enter Bollywood. The last hope of the family?s historic Rustom Caf? legacy ? the ancestral Irani joint which is about to hit a century by turning 100 year old is starts dreaming about a career in Bollywood as an actor/star. Rumi?s mother Diana Irani (Manisha Koirala) is...
- 3/28/2020
- GlamSham
Actress Kirti Kulhari was hesitant to take up the role of a single mother as she was afraid of being typecast.
The actress is seen in the role of a single mother -- Anjana in Amazon Original Series "Four More Shots Please!".
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"After reading the script, I was skeptical about how will they position something that's palatable but at the same time make a bold statement? Another big concern for me was the fact that I had to play a mother. I wasn't ready for this and I had the fear of being typecast into that role, which has been quite prevalent in the industry," Kirti said.
"I kept questioning whether I should take the plunge and play a role, which could probably change my image and affect the type of work or opportunity that could come my way.
The actress is seen in the role of a single mother -- Anjana in Amazon Original Series "Four More Shots Please!".
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"After reading the script, I was skeptical about how will they position something that's palatable but at the same time make a bold statement? Another big concern for me was the fact that I had to play a mother. I wasn't ready for this and I had the fear of being typecast into that role, which has been quite prevalent in the industry," Kirti said.
"I kept questioning whether I should take the plunge and play a role, which could probably change my image and affect the type of work or opportunity that could come my way.
- 3/19/2020
- GlamSham
Actress Vidya Balan, who will soon bring the story of mathematics genius Shakuntala Devi alive on the big screen, feels the late Shakuntala was an "extraordinary woman" who gave the world many reasons to be awestruck.
Vidya paid a tribute to the genius on her 90th birth anniversary by sharing a picture of the mathematician on Instagram.
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"Charismatic, witty and exceptionally brilliant, she gave the world more reasons than one to be in awe with her! Remembering the extraordinary woman, #ShakuntalaDevi, on her 90th birth anniversary," the actress wrote on Monday along with the picture.
Last month, Vidya shared the first look of her character of Shakuntala Devi, who was widely referred to as "Human Computer" for her ability to solve complicated mathematical problems verbally within seconds.
In the first-look poster, Vidya is seen striking a pose in a bright red sari with floral border,...
Vidya paid a tribute to the genius on her 90th birth anniversary by sharing a picture of the mathematician on Instagram.
Also Read:?Vidya flaunts short hairs as Shakuntala Devi
"Charismatic, witty and exceptionally brilliant, she gave the world more reasons than one to be in awe with her! Remembering the extraordinary woman, #ShakuntalaDevi, on her 90th birth anniversary," the actress wrote on Monday along with the picture.
Last month, Vidya shared the first look of her character of Shakuntala Devi, who was widely referred to as "Human Computer" for her ability to solve complicated mathematical problems verbally within seconds.
In the first-look poster, Vidya is seen striking a pose in a bright red sari with floral border,...
- 11/5/2019
- GlamSham
In our recent interview with the fabulous actress Vidya Balan we learned that she was getting ready for her next character Shakuntala Devi. Now the film has begun its shoot and we have a first look at her transformation into the character. Titled, Shakuntala Devi, the film brings to life the legendary and inspiring story of the mathematician popularly known as ‘The Human Computer’.
Shakuntala Devi took the world by storm with her talent of making incredibly swift calculations from a very young age. Despite no formal education, Shakuntala Devi made a name for herself globally as a ‘math genius’. Her great mathematical skills even are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Directed by Anu Menon who also wrote the screenplay along with Nayanika Mahtani, the film also includes dialogs by Ishita Moitra. Shakuntala Devi is produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions and Vikram Malhotra of Abundantia Entertainment.
Shakuntala Devi took the world by storm with her talent of making incredibly swift calculations from a very young age. Despite no formal education, Shakuntala Devi made a name for herself globally as a ‘math genius’. Her great mathematical skills even are listed in the Guinness Book of World Records.
Directed by Anu Menon who also wrote the screenplay along with Nayanika Mahtani, the film also includes dialogs by Ishita Moitra. Shakuntala Devi is produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions and Vikram Malhotra of Abundantia Entertainment.
- 9/16/2019
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Web series "Four More Shots Please!", starring actresses Sayani Gupta, Kirti Kulhari and Bani J, will be returning for a second season.
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Produced by Pritish Nandy Communications Ltd and created by Rangita Pritish Nandy, the second season of "Four More Shots Please!" will see the four women making radical choices in love, career, and friendship.
Amazon Prime Video made the announcement on Monday, read a statement.
Their choices will put them through the grind, make them question their inner being but will ultimately redefine their lives.
The first season of the show premiered in January this year in over 200 countries and territories.
The show also features Maanvi Gagroo, Prateik Babbar, Lisa Ray, Milind Soman, and Neil Bhoopalam.
"'Four More Shots Please!' has struck a chord with consumers across the board. The show received an...
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Produced by Pritish Nandy Communications Ltd and created by Rangita Pritish Nandy, the second season of "Four More Shots Please!" will see the four women making radical choices in love, career, and friendship.
Amazon Prime Video made the announcement on Monday, read a statement.
Their choices will put them through the grind, make them question their inner being but will ultimately redefine their lives.
The first season of the show premiered in January this year in over 200 countries and territories.
The show also features Maanvi Gagroo, Prateik Babbar, Lisa Ray, Milind Soman, and Neil Bhoopalam.
"'Four More Shots Please!' has struck a chord with consumers across the board. The show received an...
- 6/3/2019
- GlamSham
Actress Vidya Balan has confirmed she is playing the lead role in a film on mathematics genius Shakuntala Devi, who earned the moniker of 'human computer' for her ability to make swift calculations.
Set for a summer 2020 release, the film is to be directed by Anu Menon of "London, Paris, New York" and "Four More Shots Please!" fame, and produced by Vikram Malhotra-led Abundantia Entertainment.
"I am extremely excited to play the human computer, Shakuntala Devi, on the big screen. She was truly someone who embraced her individuality, had a strong feminist voice and braved many a naysayer to reach the pinnacle of success," Vidya said in a statement.
"But what truly fascinates me is that you wouldn't normally associate a fun person with math... and she completely turns that perception on its head."
"I am thrilled that Vikram, who I've worked with on 'Kahaani', and his team are producing the film.
Set for a summer 2020 release, the film is to be directed by Anu Menon of "London, Paris, New York" and "Four More Shots Please!" fame, and produced by Vikram Malhotra-led Abundantia Entertainment.
"I am extremely excited to play the human computer, Shakuntala Devi, on the big screen. She was truly someone who embraced her individuality, had a strong feminist voice and braved many a naysayer to reach the pinnacle of success," Vidya said in a statement.
"But what truly fascinates me is that you wouldn't normally associate a fun person with math... and she completely turns that perception on its head."
"I am thrilled that Vikram, who I've worked with on 'Kahaani', and his team are producing the film.
- 5/8/2019
- GlamSham
Noor
Starring Sonakshi Sinha, Purab Kohli, Kannan Gill, M K Raina, Smita Tambe
Directed by Suhnil Sippy
Honestly, the conscience has become a huge liability in these times. As a journalist with a good three decades of experience I still have problem deciding where to draw the line between professionalism and ethics.
Though I couldn’t relate to her endless boozing and snoozing, Noor Roy Choudhary as played by Sonakshi Sinha , is someone I’ve known in passing.And that’s I would keep her if I met her. At a safe distance.
Noor is not one of the best films on journalistic ethics. It doesn’t do to the contemporary Mumbai media world what the Paul Newman-Sally Field starrer Absence Of Malice did 30 years ago. It pricks at the conscience in a rather undemanding way. Noor takes sly and slender satirical swipes at sensationalism in journalism, more...
Starring Sonakshi Sinha, Purab Kohli, Kannan Gill, M K Raina, Smita Tambe
Directed by Suhnil Sippy
Honestly, the conscience has become a huge liability in these times. As a journalist with a good three decades of experience I still have problem deciding where to draw the line between professionalism and ethics.
Though I couldn’t relate to her endless boozing and snoozing, Noor Roy Choudhary as played by Sonakshi Sinha , is someone I’ve known in passing.And that’s I would keep her if I met her. At a safe distance.
Noor is not one of the best films on journalistic ethics. It doesn’t do to the contemporary Mumbai media world what the Paul Newman-Sally Field starrer Absence Of Malice did 30 years ago. It pricks at the conscience in a rather undemanding way. Noor takes sly and slender satirical swipes at sensationalism in journalism, more...
- 4/21/2017
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Both aspiring and established screenwriters have three events lined up to look forward to: The Indian Screenwriters’ Conference, Nfdc’s Screenwriters’ Lab and a masterclass on screenwriting at Ficci Frames. The conference happens from February 25 to 27, the application deadline for the lab is March 1; and the master class will run from March 12-14.
Indian Screenwriters’ Conference:
The fast approaching 3rd Indian Screenwriters’ Conference is a three- day journey into the current trends of film and television writing organised by the Film Writers’ Association (Fwa), Mumbai. The conference will be held at St. Andrews Auditorium, Bandra.
With an estimated attendance of 850 screenwriters and writer-directors, the ‘soul searching’ conference will see some very prominent people from the industry: Salim Khan, Javed Akhtar, Gulzar, Ashutosh Gowariker, Anurag Basu, Rakeysh Mehra, Govind Nihalani, Sriram Raghavan, Sudhir Mishra, Amit Khanna, Vipul Shah, Jabbar Patel, Vikramaditya Motwani, Bejoy Nambiar, Abbas Tyrewala, Amole Gupte, Habib Faisal, Navdeep Singh,...
Indian Screenwriters’ Conference:
The fast approaching 3rd Indian Screenwriters’ Conference is a three- day journey into the current trends of film and television writing organised by the Film Writers’ Association (Fwa), Mumbai. The conference will be held at St. Andrews Auditorium, Bandra.
With an estimated attendance of 850 screenwriters and writer-directors, the ‘soul searching’ conference will see some very prominent people from the industry: Salim Khan, Javed Akhtar, Gulzar, Ashutosh Gowariker, Anurag Basu, Rakeysh Mehra, Govind Nihalani, Sriram Raghavan, Sudhir Mishra, Amit Khanna, Vipul Shah, Jabbar Patel, Vikramaditya Motwani, Bejoy Nambiar, Abbas Tyrewala, Amole Gupte, Habib Faisal, Navdeep Singh,...
- 2/18/2013
- by Editorial Team
- DearCinema.com
Director: Sabir Khan
Screenwriters: Sabir Khan, Ishita Moitra, Anvita Dutt Guptan
Starring: Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Sylvester Stallone, Denise Richards, Brandon Routh, Aftab Shivdasani, Amrita Arora
Running time: 138 mins
Certificate: 12A Bollywood meets Hollywood in this entertaining if formulaic comedy featuring Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor. The pair are reunited for the first time since last year's Tashan proved a rare critical and commercial failure for Kumar, with further doubts being raised over his status as India's most bankable actor after both Chandni Chowk To China and 8 x 10 Tasveer flopped at the box office. Debutant director Sabir Khan's star-studded film is unlikely to suffer a similar fate, despite failing to build on an opening that offers a striking vision of modern Bollywood (more)...
Screenwriters: Sabir Khan, Ishita Moitra, Anvita Dutt Guptan
Starring: Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor, Sylvester Stallone, Denise Richards, Brandon Routh, Aftab Shivdasani, Amrita Arora
Running time: 138 mins
Certificate: 12A Bollywood meets Hollywood in this entertaining if formulaic comedy featuring Akshay Kumar and Kareena Kapoor. The pair are reunited for the first time since last year's Tashan proved a rare critical and commercial failure for Kumar, with further doubts being raised over his status as India's most bankable actor after both Chandni Chowk To China and 8 x 10 Tasveer flopped at the box office. Debutant director Sabir Khan's star-studded film is unlikely to suffer a similar fate, despite failing to build on an opening that offers a striking vision of modern Bollywood (more)...
- 7/6/2009
- by By Sanjay Odedra
- Digital Spy
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