Hina Khan has said that it is a huge achievement for the adventure film ‘Country of Blind’, in which she plays the lead, to be featured in the list of films accepted for voting by the Academy for Oscars 2024.
‘Country of Blind’ is one of three Indian films in contention for the Oscars nominations. The others are the Malayalam film ‘2018’ featuring Tovino Thomas and Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s ’12th Fail’ with Vikrant Massey playing the principal character.
As many as 265 feature films, as reported by ‘The Hollywood Reporter’, are included in the list, which is topped by celebrated films such as ‘Oppenheimer’, ‘Barbie’ and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’, all of which have won big at the recent Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards.
Reacting to the news, Hina Khan said: “To be featured on the same list as ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Barbie’ is a huge achievement for our film...
‘Country of Blind’ is one of three Indian films in contention for the Oscars nominations. The others are the Malayalam film ‘2018’ featuring Tovino Thomas and Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s ’12th Fail’ with Vikrant Massey playing the principal character.
As many as 265 feature films, as reported by ‘The Hollywood Reporter’, are included in the list, which is topped by celebrated films such as ‘Oppenheimer’, ‘Barbie’ and ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’, all of which have won big at the recent Golden Globes and Critics Choice Awards.
Reacting to the news, Hina Khan said: “To be featured on the same list as ‘Oppenheimer’ and ‘Barbie’ is a huge achievement for our film...
- 1/17/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Hina Khan says that to be featured in the Oscars 2024 nominations list with ‘Oppeinheimer’ and ‘Barbie’ is a huge achievement for her film ‘Country of Blind’. ‘Country of Blind’ is in the contention for the nominations list for the Oscars 2024. Listed among 265 other feature films as reported by the Hollywood Reporter, it stands strong amongst just two other Indian films, ‘2018’ and ‘12th Fail’.
The list of films in contention for nominations for the best picture award feature prominent Hollywood hits like Barbie, Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon , all of which have won big awards at the Golden Globes and Critics Choice awards 2024.
Hina shared: “To be featured in the same list as films like Oppeinheimer directed by Christopher Nolan, and Barbie is a huge achievement for our film Country of Blind! This is a moment of pride for the entire team of Country of Blind.”
“Everybody is very happy,...
The list of films in contention for nominations for the best picture award feature prominent Hollywood hits like Barbie, Oppenheimer and Killers of the Flower Moon , all of which have won big awards at the Golden Globes and Critics Choice awards 2024.
Hina shared: “To be featured in the same list as films like Oppeinheimer directed by Christopher Nolan, and Barbie is a huge achievement for our film Country of Blind! This is a moment of pride for the entire team of Country of Blind.”
“Everybody is very happy,...
- 1/17/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The Hina Khan-starrer film ‘Country Of Blind’, which is based on the eponymous novel by H.G Wells Novel, is amongst various films contending for the nomination race for the upcoming edition of the Academy Awards.
The screenplay of the film had been acquired by the Oscars Library in October 2023 to be a part of its permanent core collection.
Sharing her excitement on this achievement, Hina Khan said: “Fingers crossed for this to turn into a nomination! I am extremely happy to see all the hard work pay off in such a special way. From Cannes to the Oscars, it’s been an exciting journey.”
“This film has only garnered lots of love and it is lovely to see an Independent Indian production hitting such an amazing milestone! Being able to represent India on such prestigious platforms like Cannes and now the Oscars is truly a moment of pride...
The screenplay of the film had been acquired by the Oscars Library in October 2023 to be a part of its permanent core collection.
Sharing her excitement on this achievement, Hina Khan said: “Fingers crossed for this to turn into a nomination! I am extremely happy to see all the hard work pay off in such a special way. From Cannes to the Oscars, it’s been an exciting journey.”
“This film has only garnered lots of love and it is lovely to see an Independent Indian production hitting such an amazing milestone! Being able to represent India on such prestigious platforms like Cannes and now the Oscars is truly a moment of pride...
- 12/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
The Hina Khan-starrer film ‘Country Of Blind’, which is based on the eponymous novel by H.G Wells Novel, is amongst various films contending for the nomination race for the upcoming edition of the Academy Awards.
The screenplay of the film had been acquired by the Oscars Library in October 2023 to be a part of its permanent core collection.
Sharing her excitement on this achievement, Hina Khan said: “Fingers crossed for this to turn into a nomination! I am extremely happy to see all the hard work pay off in such a special way. From Cannes to the Oscars, it’s been an exciting journey.”
“This film has only garnered lots of love and it is lovely to see an Independent Indian production hitting such an amazing milestone! Being able to represent India on such prestigious platforms like Cannes and now the Oscars is truly a moment of pride...
The screenplay of the film had been acquired by the Oscars Library in October 2023 to be a part of its permanent core collection.
Sharing her excitement on this achievement, Hina Khan said: “Fingers crossed for this to turn into a nomination! I am extremely happy to see all the hard work pay off in such a special way. From Cannes to the Oscars, it’s been an exciting journey.”
“This film has only garnered lots of love and it is lovely to see an Independent Indian production hitting such an amazing milestone! Being able to represent India on such prestigious platforms like Cannes and now the Oscars is truly a moment of pride...
- 12/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The writer and director of ‘Country Of Blind’, Rahhat Shah Kazmi, has opened up on the compelling perspective on the state of Indian cinema, and the changes he deems necessary for it to thrive on a global scale. The movie stars Hina Khan and Shoib Nikash Shah.
Rahhat expressed: “I genuinely believe that after the surge of Ott platforms during the Covid-19 pandemic, Indian cinema has encountered a set of challenges, and these challenges are of great significance.”
“The reason behind their importance lies in the fact that we, the audience, have been remarkably generous and affectionate toward our favourite stars. This generosity often resulted in even mediocre films making substantial profits,” he added.
Rahhat went on: “However, I’ve observed that there’s a substantial shift occurring. Indian audiences are evolving, and their expectations for higher quality filmmaking are on the rise. This transformation is primarily driven by the...
Rahhat expressed: “I genuinely believe that after the surge of Ott platforms during the Covid-19 pandemic, Indian cinema has encountered a set of challenges, and these challenges are of great significance.”
“The reason behind their importance lies in the fact that we, the audience, have been remarkably generous and affectionate toward our favourite stars. This generosity often resulted in even mediocre films making substantial profits,” he added.
Rahhat went on: “However, I’ve observed that there’s a substantial shift occurring. Indian audiences are evolving, and their expectations for higher quality filmmaking are on the rise. This transformation is primarily driven by the...
- 11/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
The writer and director of ‘Country Of Blind’, Rahhat Shah Kazmi, has opened up on the compelling perspective on the state of Indian cinema, and the changes he deems necessary for it to thrive on a global scale. The movie stars Hina Khan and Shoib Nikash Shah.
Rahhat expressed: “I genuinely believe that after the surge of Ott platforms during the Covid-19 pandemic, Indian cinema has encountered a set of challenges, and these challenges are of great significance.”
“The reason behind their importance lies in the fact that we, the audience, have been remarkably generous and affectionate toward our favourite stars. This generosity often resulted in even mediocre films making substantial profits,” he added.
Rahhat went on: “However, I’ve observed that there’s a substantial shift occurring. Indian audiences are evolving, and their expectations for higher quality filmmaking are on the rise. This transformation is primarily driven by the...
Rahhat expressed: “I genuinely believe that after the surge of Ott platforms during the Covid-19 pandemic, Indian cinema has encountered a set of challenges, and these challenges are of great significance.”
“The reason behind their importance lies in the fact that we, the audience, have been remarkably generous and affectionate toward our favourite stars. This generosity often resulted in even mediocre films making substantial profits,” he added.
Rahhat went on: “However, I’ve observed that there’s a substantial shift occurring. Indian audiences are evolving, and their expectations for higher quality filmmaking are on the rise. This transformation is primarily driven by the...
- 11/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Anushka Sen, who is known for her work in ‘Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev’, ‘Baal Veer’, and others, is a part of the movie ‘Country of Blind’, and has opened up about her character, calling it an ‘incredibly moving experience’ for her.
‘Country Of Blind’ featuring Hina Khan and Shoib Nikash Shah, has been causing quite a stir in the world of entertainment with its international release.
As Indian viewers eagerly await their chance to experience this masterpiece, the creators are weaving an intricate web of excitement and intrigue.
Anushka is a hidden gem in this highly praised movie. While the creators had skilfully concealed this captivating tidbit, they have now unveiled a tantalising trailer showcasing Anushka’s role, providing a glimpse into her character.
This sneak peek reveals a blind girl whose extraordinary sensory abilities baffle everyone.
Opening up about her character, Anuskha said: “Portraying a visually challenged girl...
‘Country Of Blind’ featuring Hina Khan and Shoib Nikash Shah, has been causing quite a stir in the world of entertainment with its international release.
As Indian viewers eagerly await their chance to experience this masterpiece, the creators are weaving an intricate web of excitement and intrigue.
Anushka is a hidden gem in this highly praised movie. While the creators had skilfully concealed this captivating tidbit, they have now unveiled a tantalising trailer showcasing Anushka’s role, providing a glimpse into her character.
This sneak peek reveals a blind girl whose extraordinary sensory abilities baffle everyone.
Opening up about her character, Anuskha said: “Portraying a visually challenged girl...
- 10/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Anushka Sen, who is known for her work in ‘Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev’, ‘Baal Veer’, and others, is a part of the movie ‘Country of Blind’, and has opened up about her character, calling it an ‘incredibly moving experience’ for her.
‘Country Of Blind’ featuring Hina Khan and Shoib Nikash Shah, has been causing quite a stir in the world of entertainment with its international release.
As Indian viewers eagerly await their chance to experience this masterpiece, the creators are weaving an intricate web of excitement and intrigue.
Anushka is a hidden gem in this highly praised movie. While the creators had skilfully concealed this captivating tidbit, they have now unveiled a tantalising trailer showcasing Anushka’s role, providing a glimpse into her character.
This sneak peek reveals a blind girl whose extraordinary sensory abilities baffle everyone.
Opening up about her character, Anuskha said: “Portraying a visually challenged girl...
‘Country Of Blind’ featuring Hina Khan and Shoib Nikash Shah, has been causing quite a stir in the world of entertainment with its international release.
As Indian viewers eagerly await their chance to experience this masterpiece, the creators are weaving an intricate web of excitement and intrigue.
Anushka is a hidden gem in this highly praised movie. While the creators had skilfully concealed this captivating tidbit, they have now unveiled a tantalising trailer showcasing Anushka’s role, providing a glimpse into her character.
This sneak peek reveals a blind girl whose extraordinary sensory abilities baffle everyone.
Opening up about her character, Anuskha said: “Portraying a visually challenged girl...
- 10/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
The intriguing drama, Country of Blind, featuring Hina Khan, Shoib Nikash Shah, Pradhuman Singh, Mir Sarwar, and Inaamulhaq, written and directed by Rahhat Shah Kazmi, is set to release on October 6th in the US.
Adapted from H.G. Wells’ 1904 story of the same name, the film transplants the tale from a fictitious mountain in Ecuador to the Himalayas of India. Set in the 18th century, Country of Blind follows the journey of Abhimanyu when he slips off a cliff and falls a thousand feet into a forgotten valley. He finds a country cut off from the rest of the world, where all the inhabitants are blind. What happens when a sighted man falls into a society that has existed for fifteen generations with no understanding of what it means to see? This movie explores the answer to that question.
The villagers do not have any concept about the world outside their valley.
Adapted from H.G. Wells’ 1904 story of the same name, the film transplants the tale from a fictitious mountain in Ecuador to the Himalayas of India. Set in the 18th century, Country of Blind follows the journey of Abhimanyu when he slips off a cliff and falls a thousand feet into a forgotten valley. He finds a country cut off from the rest of the world, where all the inhabitants are blind. What happens when a sighted man falls into a society that has existed for fifteen generations with no understanding of what it means to see? This movie explores the answer to that question.
The villagers do not have any concept about the world outside their valley.
- 10/6/2023
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
The upcoming Indian feature film Country Of Blind which will be released by Reliance in theaters across top US cities on October 6. Set in the Himalayas of 18th century India,‘Country Of Blind’ is based on H.G. Wells’ short story, a satire drama which showcases a unique community that thrives in isolation from the outside world. A devastating disease struck the community of their sight, leading each new generation to be born without the gift of sight.
Starring Hina Khan and Shoib Nikash Shah, and directed by Rahhat Kazmi, this beautiful story breathes new life into Bollywood with its unique artistic experience. Elated about the release of the teaser on her birthday, actor Hina Khan shared, “After the poster launch in Cannes, getting a USA release is massive! I am super excited and cannot wait to see the reaction of our audience. The film is a beautiful cinematic experience...
Starring Hina Khan and Shoib Nikash Shah, and directed by Rahhat Kazmi, this beautiful story breathes new life into Bollywood with its unique artistic experience. Elated about the release of the teaser on her birthday, actor Hina Khan shared, “After the poster launch in Cannes, getting a USA release is massive! I am super excited and cannot wait to see the reaction of our audience. The film is a beautiful cinematic experience...
- 10/3/2023
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Jitendra Rai, director of the dramatic short film, ‘Baitullah’, shared that he got an idea about his latest short while shooting for the previous one titled ‘Cup of Tea’. In fact, ‘Baitullah’ is a good example of active give and take between a storyteller and the audience.
Elaborating on the same, Rai stated: “Basically, I made a short film ‘Cup of Tea’ before this on the importance of education for children which got viral. When I read comments of audiences on that film, I realized that I should have made a film on child labour first.
“So, you can say that the idea of making ‘Baitullah’ was born from the short film ‘Cup of Tea’. I couldn’t ignore the child labour which I had seen while making ‘Cup of Tea’ which left me with the sense of helplessness. Hence, I decided to bring this up to the society as...
Elaborating on the same, Rai stated: “Basically, I made a short film ‘Cup of Tea’ before this on the importance of education for children which got viral. When I read comments of audiences on that film, I realized that I should have made a film on child labour first.
“So, you can say that the idea of making ‘Baitullah’ was born from the short film ‘Cup of Tea’. I couldn’t ignore the child labour which I had seen while making ‘Cup of Tea’ which left me with the sense of helplessness. Hence, I decided to bring this up to the society as...
- 11/17/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
From films, to webshows, music videos and a special appearence in the Bigg Boss 14 house with which she created a huge rage, Hina has been on the go with back to back projects which have all been super successes!
The trailer of Hina Khan's webfilm 'Wishlist' is finally out. It shows Shalini (Hina Khan) and Mohit (Jitendra Rai) are like every other couple; immersed in their work and spending long hours at their offices in the hope of having a brighter future but forgetting what it is to live in the moment and to enjoy each other’s company.
Their love story is dealt a tough hand by fate and when struck by a heart-breaking news, Mohit and Shalini are brought back together to achieve a long-lost ‘Wishlist’ of forgotten dreams – which they finally decide to live.
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The trailer of Hina Khan's webfilm 'Wishlist' is finally out. It shows Shalini (Hina Khan) and Mohit (Jitendra Rai) are like every other couple; immersed in their work and spending long hours at their offices in the hope of having a brighter future but forgetting what it is to live in the moment and to enjoy each other’s company.
Their love story is dealt a tough hand by fate and when struck by a heart-breaking news, Mohit and Shalini are brought back together to achieve a long-lost ‘Wishlist’ of forgotten dreams – which they finally decide to live.
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The cast includes Hina Khan,...
- 12/8/2020
- by Shweta Ghadashi
- GlamSham
Stars: Becca Hirani, Tara MacGowran, Rita Siddiqui, Tiffany-Ellen Robinson, Georgia Wood, Jitendra Rai, Charlene Durrant, Chris Kaye, Heronimo Sehmi, Claudine-Helene Aumord, Victor Toth, Mika Hockman | Written by Dan Allen, Scott Jeffrey | Directed by Dan Allen
Written by Dan Allen and Scott Jeffrey, The Mummy Reborn tells the story of Tina (Tiffany-Ellen Robinson), a young woman left to care for her mentally challenged brother Max (Victor Toth) and pay the mortgage on the house her deceased mother left her. Finding out the antique store she works at is closing, leaving her jobless, Tina’s boyfriend Luke (Chris Kaye) convinces her that they should rob the antique store of an ancient amulet. But what they don’t realise is that this tomb is cursed, and when the amulet is separated from it’s master he will do anything to get it back. Leaving Tina and Luke to try and save the day,...
Written by Dan Allen and Scott Jeffrey, The Mummy Reborn tells the story of Tina (Tiffany-Ellen Robinson), a young woman left to care for her mentally challenged brother Max (Victor Toth) and pay the mortgage on the house her deceased mother left her. Finding out the antique store she works at is closing, leaving her jobless, Tina’s boyfriend Luke (Chris Kaye) convinces her that they should rob the antique store of an ancient amulet. But what they don’t realise is that this tomb is cursed, and when the amulet is separated from it’s master he will do anything to get it back. Leaving Tina and Luke to try and save the day,...
- 4/8/2019
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
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