Toronto Film Festival gala presentation “Thank You for Coming” is that rarity – a Bollywood sex comedy that also serves as a patriarch-bashing women empowerment tale.
Bhumi Pednekar stars as Kanika Kapoor, a Delhi food blogger and serial monogamist, who has spent her adult life seeking a satisfying love match, both emotionally and physically, but has never had an orgasm. The morning after her engagement to a dull suitor, she wakes up satisfied, but can’t remember who’s responsible.
The film is written by two women, Radhika Anand (“Broken But Beautiful”) and stand up comic Prashasti Singh and directed by a man, Karan Boolani, making his feature directing debut. Boolani previously directed series “24: India” for Viacom18’s Colors channel and Netflix’s “Selection Day.”
“It’s a really fine line between sleaze and tease in this film, and to keep it in that tease and fun space is something...
Bhumi Pednekar stars as Kanika Kapoor, a Delhi food blogger and serial monogamist, who has spent her adult life seeking a satisfying love match, both emotionally and physically, but has never had an orgasm. The morning after her engagement to a dull suitor, she wakes up satisfied, but can’t remember who’s responsible.
The film is written by two women, Radhika Anand (“Broken But Beautiful”) and stand up comic Prashasti Singh and directed by a man, Karan Boolani, making his feature directing debut. Boolani previously directed series “24: India” for Viacom18’s Colors channel and Netflix’s “Selection Day.”
“It’s a really fine line between sleaze and tease in this film, and to keep it in that tease and fun space is something...
- 9/15/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Mahesh Bhatt, Anand Pandit and Vikram Bhatt, the trio behind the successful horror franchise 1920, are reuniting for another spine-chilling film titled Haunted: Ghosts of the Past. The film is produced by Anand Pandit, M Ramesh, Rakesh Juneja and Shwetambari Bhatt, co-produced by Roopa Pandit, Dilip Soni Jaiswal, Rahul V Dubey and Sanjay Singh, and distributed worldwide by Lgf Studios.
Haunted: Ghosts of the Past is a supernatural thriller that revolves around a couple who move into a haunted mansion in the countryside. Soon, they discover that the house is inhabited by the spirits of its previous owners, who have a dark and sinister history. The film promises to deliver a gripping story, stunning visuals and spine-tingling scares that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats.
1920 Trailer
The film is directed by Vikram Bhatt, who is known for his expertise in the horror genre. He has directed several hit films such as Raaz,...
Haunted: Ghosts of the Past is a supernatural thriller that revolves around a couple who move into a haunted mansion in the countryside. Soon, they discover that the house is inhabited by the spirits of its previous owners, who have a dark and sinister history. The film promises to deliver a gripping story, stunning visuals and spine-tingling scares that will keep the audience on the edge of their seats.
1920 Trailer
The film is directed by Vikram Bhatt, who is known for his expertise in the horror genre. He has directed several hit films such as Raaz,...
- 8/12/2023
- by amalprasadappu
- https://thecinemanews.online/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/IMG_4649
Behind every powerful story lies the masterful penmanship of talented writers. In the entertainment world, some extraordinary individuals have emerged from humble beginnings in small towns, capturing hearts and leaving an indelible impact on audiences worldwide.
Here is a list of seven small-town writers and their inspiring journeys of soaring to great heights.
Sudip Sharma
Born in Guwahati, Sudip pursued an Mba from Iim-Ahmedabad in 2002. He then moved to Mumbai and joined major Fmcg companies. However, his passion for screenwriting led him to explore this field further, and after writing a short film in 2006, he immersed himself in learning the craft.
In 2014, Sharma made his mark in feature screenwriting with the gripping thriller ‘NH10’, drawing inspiration from real-life honor killing cases. Continuing his success, Sudip collaborated with director Abhishek Chaubey, writing the dialogues and screenplay for the crime drama ‘Udta Punjab’ and ‘Sonchiriya’. Recently, he co-wrote and created ‘Kohrra’, featuring Barun Sobti and Harleen Sethi,...
Here is a list of seven small-town writers and their inspiring journeys of soaring to great heights.
Sudip Sharma
Born in Guwahati, Sudip pursued an Mba from Iim-Ahmedabad in 2002. He then moved to Mumbai and joined major Fmcg companies. However, his passion for screenwriting led him to explore this field further, and after writing a short film in 2006, he immersed himself in learning the craft.
In 2014, Sharma made his mark in feature screenwriting with the gripping thriller ‘NH10’, drawing inspiration from real-life honor killing cases. Continuing his success, Sudip collaborated with director Abhishek Chaubey, writing the dialogues and screenplay for the crime drama ‘Udta Punjab’ and ‘Sonchiriya’. Recently, he co-wrote and created ‘Kohrra’, featuring Barun Sobti and Harleen Sethi,...
- 8/1/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
By Siddhi Jain
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANSlife) Actor Amol Parashar, whose work spans theatre, web, cinema and even audio, says that a well-told story can be a great escape, and transport you to a different world altogether.
The 'Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare' actor recently lent his voice to Sleep Stories by Mindhouse - a meditation-based mental wellness company. Positioned as bedtime stories for adults, the collection spans a healthy mix of genres, including classic folk tales reimagined, nature visualizations, and a few original fiction stories, giving users a wide and varied set of tales to choose from Rahul Bose, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Amol Parashar.
An IANSlife chat with him:
The lockdown was a particularly shaky time for usually scheduled lives, including sleep issues. Did you have a similar experience?
Amol: The early days of lockdown were definitely a bit hard to navigate. But I was very busy just before that,...
New Delhi, Nov 19 (IANSlife) Actor Amol Parashar, whose work spans theatre, web, cinema and even audio, says that a well-told story can be a great escape, and transport you to a different world altogether.
The 'Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare' actor recently lent his voice to Sleep Stories by Mindhouse - a meditation-based mental wellness company. Positioned as bedtime stories for adults, the collection spans a healthy mix of genres, including classic folk tales reimagined, nature visualizations, and a few original fiction stories, giving users a wide and varied set of tales to choose from Rahul Bose, Konkona Sen Sharma, and Amol Parashar.
An IANSlife chat with him:
The lockdown was a particularly shaky time for usually scheduled lives, including sleep issues. Did you have a similar experience?
Amol: The early days of lockdown were definitely a bit hard to navigate. But I was very busy just before that,...
- 11/19/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Panaji, Nov 6 (Ians) Actor Amol Parashar has started shooting for his new project in Goa. He is happy to be back in action, but also hopes to take out time and explore the streets of the tourist hub.
"I will also explore Goa if I manage to get some off-time in between work," said Amol.
He is happy to be back in action after a while, and excited to shoot a fiction show after a while.
"I am excited to go back on the set and be working after so long. I have come to Goa for a shoot of my next project. I am quite excited about shooting fiction again, after so long. I like to work on things and with people that excite me, and this project definitely ticks all the boxes. I am hoping that this forced break from acting over the last few months will have...
"I will also explore Goa if I manage to get some off-time in between work," said Amol.
He is happy to be back in action after a while, and excited to shoot a fiction show after a while.
"I am excited to go back on the set and be working after so long. I have come to Goa for a shoot of my next project. I am quite excited about shooting fiction again, after so long. I like to work on things and with people that excite me, and this project definitely ticks all the boxes. I am hoping that this forced break from acting over the last few months will have...
- 11/6/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
TV star Karan Kundra says that although a popular small screen actor does not have the pressure of pulling an audience to the theatre as a film star does, the influx of Ott has changed a lot of things.
Karan has had experience across screens big and small, having worked in films as well as TV series. Lately, he was seen in the series "Dil Hi Toh Hai 3" and the Ott-released film "Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare".
"There is a difference between being a popular actor, whether it is on TV or in film, and a filmstar. As a filmstar, you have to sell the tickets to pull the audience to the theatre. As a TV actor, we do not have that pressure. Filmstars or our superstars are crowdpullers. Of course, as a TV actor, we appear every day at a certain time and people watch us and connect with us,...
Karan has had experience across screens big and small, having worked in films as well as TV series. Lately, he was seen in the series "Dil Hi Toh Hai 3" and the Ott-released film "Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare".
"There is a difference between being a popular actor, whether it is on TV or in film, and a filmstar. As a filmstar, you have to sell the tickets to pull the audience to the theatre. As a TV actor, we do not have that pressure. Filmstars or our superstars are crowdpullers. Of course, as a TV actor, we appear every day at a certain time and people watch us and connect with us,...
- 10/6/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Actor Amol Parashar, who rose to fame with his character Chitvan Sharma in Tvf Tripling, and is currently being seen in film 'Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare', has also featured in the lead role in the televised play 'Panchi Aise Aate Hai' on Tata Sky Theatre, which is celebrating Marathi playwright Vijay Tendulkar's contribution to theatre.
Sharing his thoughts on theatre, Amol shared that for exploration purposes, "theatre is the easiest and most convenient medium for an actor".
"When working on a text, or when working on a theatrical production, the process gives you ample time and space to experiment and ‘play' around. You can keep working on a performance or refining it as you do more and more shows of the same production. Thanks to the beauty of imagination in theatre, you can also deal with characters and themes that are far away from you physically.
Sharing his thoughts on theatre, Amol shared that for exploration purposes, "theatre is the easiest and most convenient medium for an actor".
"When working on a text, or when working on a theatrical production, the process gives you ample time and space to experiment and ‘play' around. You can keep working on a performance or refining it as you do more and more shows of the same production. Thanks to the beauty of imagination in theatre, you can also deal with characters and themes that are far away from you physically.
- 10/1/2020
- by IANS
- GlamSham
Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare (Netflix)
Starring Konkona Sen Sharma, Bhumi Pednekar, Aamir Bashir, Vikrant Massey, Karan Kumdra
Directed by Alankrita Shrivastava
Post-feminist cinema in India suffers from a post-coital fatigue. It goes around and around wearing the same heart on the sleeve, same save-woman-save-the-planet logo on the teeshirt, same obsession with caddish husbands and rebellious wives, sex-seeking selfish boyfriends, etc etc.
Alankrita Shrivastava’s third feature film has one of both, a caddish husband and a selfish boyfriend. There is a power-driven inner-driven intensity about Alankrita’s storytelling which sucks us into its characters’ famished world of inchoate desires.
Sexual fulfillment and the Big O are huge concerns in Alankrita’s cinema. In her last highly-acclaimed Lipstick Under The Burqa, Konkona Sen Sharma lay listless under her heaving husband. As Dolly, Konkona is still stuck in the same place. But with a lot more problems this time than Dolly can handle,...
Starring Konkona Sen Sharma, Bhumi Pednekar, Aamir Bashir, Vikrant Massey, Karan Kumdra
Directed by Alankrita Shrivastava
Post-feminist cinema in India suffers from a post-coital fatigue. It goes around and around wearing the same heart on the sleeve, same save-woman-save-the-planet logo on the teeshirt, same obsession with caddish husbands and rebellious wives, sex-seeking selfish boyfriends, etc etc.
Alankrita Shrivastava’s third feature film has one of both, a caddish husband and a selfish boyfriend. There is a power-driven inner-driven intensity about Alankrita’s storytelling which sucks us into its characters’ famished world of inchoate desires.
Sexual fulfillment and the Big O are huge concerns in Alankrita’s cinema. In her last highly-acclaimed Lipstick Under The Burqa, Konkona Sen Sharma lay listless under her heaving husband. As Dolly, Konkona is still stuck in the same place. But with a lot more problems this time than Dolly can handle,...
- 9/19/2020
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Tgif! At long last, the weekend is here, bringing with it a wide range of new content across the major streaming services. Disney Plus, in particular, dropped a whole bunch of shows and movies that are sure to appeal to all audiences, while it looks like it’ll be another busy weekend for Netflix after releasing their heavy hitter, Tom Holland’s The Devil All The Time, on Wednesday, as they’re following it up with a few big TV shows.
Take a look at the full list below to see everything that’s coming to Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, HBO Max and Amazon Prime from Friday, September 18th – Sunday, September 20th.
September 18th
Netflix
American Barbecue Showdown (Season 1)
Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare (2020)
Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous (Season 1)
Ratched (Season 1)
Whipped (2020)
Disney Plus
Bend it Like Beckham
Coop & Cami Ask the World (s2)
Europe from Above (s1)
Ever After: A Cinderella Story...
Take a look at the full list below to see everything that’s coming to Netflix, Disney Plus, Hulu, HBO Max and Amazon Prime from Friday, September 18th – Sunday, September 20th.
September 18th
Netflix
American Barbecue Showdown (Season 1)
Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare (2020)
Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous (Season 1)
Ratched (Season 1)
Whipped (2020)
Disney Plus
Bend it Like Beckham
Coop & Cami Ask the World (s2)
Europe from Above (s1)
Ever After: A Cinderella Story...
- 9/18/2020
- by Jack Weynand
- We Got This Covered
With so many original shows on Netflix these days, it’s honestly growing rather hard to keep up with them all. Though some of the largest hits like Stranger Things, The Witcher and The Umbrella Academy often dominate conversations, there are dozens of other exceptionally well-received and beloved series on the service that continue to thrive in the era of streaming.
Of course, Netflix is never a platform to rest on its laurels, so subscribers are offered plenty of new things to add to their lists quite regularly, ensuring very little downtime between binges. This month alone has already seen the debut seasons of Hilary Swank’s new sci-fi drama Away, animated fantasy Dragon’s Dogma and detective show Young Wallander to satisfy those hungry for new things to dive into. And now today is bringing two highly-anticipated fictional series that aim to keep you busy over the weekend.
Most notably,...
Of course, Netflix is never a platform to rest on its laurels, so subscribers are offered plenty of new things to add to their lists quite regularly, ensuring very little downtime between binges. This month alone has already seen the debut seasons of Hilary Swank’s new sci-fi drama Away, animated fantasy Dragon’s Dogma and detective show Young Wallander to satisfy those hungry for new things to dive into. And now today is bringing two highly-anticipated fictional series that aim to keep you busy over the weekend.
Most notably,...
- 9/18/2020
- by Billy Givens
- We Got This Covered
Mumbai, Sep 5 (Ians) Actress Bhumi Pednekar claims the reason she agreed to take up her role in the upcoming film, Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitaare, is because it needs guts to essay a part like this.
Bhumi, who plays the role of Kitty in the film, said: The reason I did ‘Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare' is because I realised it needs guts to do a part like this, and I did it. It is a very unconventional part for a mainstream Hindi film heroine and that's what attracted me."
The film is slated for a digital release on September 18.
For Bhumi, the platform to reach out to audiences doesn't matter. "I'm an artiste at the end of the day and I want my work to reach out to as many people as possible. The platform doesn't matter," she said.
Bhumi says audiences would find the Alankrita...
Bhumi, who plays the role of Kitty in the film, said: The reason I did ‘Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare' is because I realised it needs guts to do a part like this, and I did it. It is a very unconventional part for a mainstream Hindi film heroine and that's what attracted me."
The film is slated for a digital release on September 18.
For Bhumi, the platform to reach out to audiences doesn't matter. "I'm an artiste at the end of the day and I want my work to reach out to as many people as possible. The platform doesn't matter," she said.
Bhumi says audiences would find the Alankrita...
- 9/5/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Alankrita Srivastava’s Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare will release on Netflix on September 18. The trailer of Bhumi Pednekar and Konkana Sen Sharma released today.
It is based on two cousins ‘who will do whatever it takes to break the invisible shackles that are keeping them from the ideal lives they envision’. Set in Greater Noida, the film is written by Srivastava and produced by Balaji Telefilms.
The cast includes Konkona Sen Sharma, Bhumi Pednekar, Vikrant Massey, Aamir Bashir, Karan Kundrra, Kubbra Sait & Amol Parashar.
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It is based on two cousins ‘who will do whatever it takes to break the invisible shackles that are keeping them from the ideal lives they envision’. Set in Greater Noida, the film is written by Srivastava and produced by Balaji Telefilms.
The cast includes Konkona Sen Sharma, Bhumi Pednekar, Vikrant Massey, Aamir Bashir, Karan Kundrra, Kubbra Sait & Amol Parashar.
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- 9/4/2020
- by Shweta Ghadashi
- GlamSham
Netflix Releases the Trailer of Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare, written and directed by Alankrita Shrivastava
About Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare:
Set in the outskirts of New Delhi, Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare chronicles the quiet transgression of two cousins, who, through their complicated love-hate equation, enable each other to find freedom.
Talking about the film, Alankrita Shrivastava (writer and director), said, “Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare is a story with these two quirky, layered characters at its heart - Dolly and Kitty.
The two cousins are trying to break through many visible and invisible shackles to live life on their own terms. It's a film with a light and fun tone! And although the film is entirely fictional, the film for me is very personal and there is a certain truth about the bond Dolly Kitty shares. It is real and relatable.
The journey...
About Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare:
Set in the outskirts of New Delhi, Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare chronicles the quiet transgression of two cousins, who, through their complicated love-hate equation, enable each other to find freedom.
Talking about the film, Alankrita Shrivastava (writer and director), said, “Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare is a story with these two quirky, layered characters at its heart - Dolly and Kitty.
The two cousins are trying to break through many visible and invisible shackles to live life on their own terms. It's a film with a light and fun tone! And although the film is entirely fictional, the film for me is very personal and there is a certain truth about the bond Dolly Kitty shares. It is real and relatable.
The journey...
- 9/4/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
The Bhumi Pednekar and Konkona Sensharma-starrer Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare will release on September 18.
The film narrates the story of two cousins in search of freedom. Konkona will be seen as Dolly while Bhumi plays Kitty.
"Dolly's life is one we see so often -- a bickering wife who is not satisfied with her husband's unambitious ways, the mother of two young boys who she barely understands, all while dreaming of a life of luxury that is far beyond her reach. While she believes herself to be quite the rebel, she is blissfully unaware of how deeply conditioned she is in certain ways. It's her journey of realisation and that to freedom that makes the story a fun yet heartwarming ride," said Konkona about her character.
Bhumi plays Kitty or Kajal, a quintessential smalltown girl who comes to the city, expecting all her dreams to come true.
"With...
The film narrates the story of two cousins in search of freedom. Konkona will be seen as Dolly while Bhumi plays Kitty.
"Dolly's life is one we see so often -- a bickering wife who is not satisfied with her husband's unambitious ways, the mother of two young boys who she barely understands, all while dreaming of a life of luxury that is far beyond her reach. While she believes herself to be quite the rebel, she is blissfully unaware of how deeply conditioned she is in certain ways. It's her journey of realisation and that to freedom that makes the story a fun yet heartwarming ride," said Konkona about her character.
Bhumi plays Kitty or Kajal, a quintessential smalltown girl who comes to the city, expecting all her dreams to come true.
"With...
- 9/3/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Aug 26 (Ians) Actress Bhumi Pednekar has come up with a new slogan to encourage people to wear masks amid the ongoing Covid pandemic.
"If you really care, please wear," wrote Bhumi on Instagram.
The actress, who is also an environmental activist, posted her message with a picture in which she is dressed in a striped T-shirt, teamed with a white shirt and a blush pink embellished mask.
Bhumi was last seen in "Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship", where she had a special appearance. She will next be seen in "Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare" and "Durgavati".
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dc/vnc...
"If you really care, please wear," wrote Bhumi on Instagram.
The actress, who is also an environmental activist, posted her message with a picture in which she is dressed in a striped T-shirt, teamed with a white shirt and a blush pink embellished mask.
Bhumi was last seen in "Bhoot Part One: The Haunted Ship", where she had a special appearance. She will next be seen in "Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare" and "Durgavati".
--Ians
dc/vnc...
- 8/26/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
The Indian Film Festival Los Angeles will kick off not with a new film, but what is billed as An Evening With Imtiaz Ali, the writer-director of such films as “Jab We Met” and “Rockstar.” He will be joined for an onstage conversation with filmmaker Anurag Kashyap. A screening of Ali’s 2014 film “Highway” will then unspool. The opening night gala presentation takes place April 1 at ArcLight Hollywood.
“The MisEducation of Bindu,” directed by Prarthana Mohan and produced by Mark and Jay Duplass, will close the festival on April 5. In between, a bevy of international film festival hits from Tribeca and SXSW to Venice and Toronto will screen including Bhaskar Hazarika’s “Aamis,” Arati Kadav’s “Cargo,” Alankrita Shrivastava’s “Dolly Kitty and Those Twinkling Stars,” Gitanjali Rao’s animated “Bombay Rose” and Geetu Mohandas’ Malayalam-language “Moothoon.”
There will also be an array of documentaries and shorts playing during the festival,...
“The MisEducation of Bindu,” directed by Prarthana Mohan and produced by Mark and Jay Duplass, will close the festival on April 5. In between, a bevy of international film festival hits from Tribeca and SXSW to Venice and Toronto will screen including Bhaskar Hazarika’s “Aamis,” Arati Kadav’s “Cargo,” Alankrita Shrivastava’s “Dolly Kitty and Those Twinkling Stars,” Gitanjali Rao’s animated “Bombay Rose” and Geetu Mohandas’ Malayalam-language “Moothoon.”
There will also be an array of documentaries and shorts playing during the festival,...
- 2/19/2020
- by Shalini Dore
- Variety Film + TV
The full programme and tickets for the 13th edition of CinemAsia is now available online. This year, CinemAsia will introduce films from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Korea, Japan, Indonesia, India, Bhutan, Thailand and The Philippines. Enjoy the biggest box office hits, like “Exit”, “Gundala”, and “The Wild Goose Lake”, and check out the work by upcoming and young directors from Asia, like “Lunana: A Yak in the Classroom”, “Moonlit Winter” and “Dolly Kitty and Those Twinkling Stars”. There is something for every Asian cinema lover!
Online ticket sales start today. Explore the complete programme below or check out their website for more details about their complete film selection.
Special Focus Diaspora: “Neither Burned, nor Banished”
CinemAsia Film Festival traditionally screens a wide variety of Asian diaspora films. This year we’ve asked veteran film programmer and critic Léo Soesanto to guest curate a special selection of five films that represent...
Online ticket sales start today. Explore the complete programme below or check out their website for more details about their complete film selection.
Special Focus Diaspora: “Neither Burned, nor Banished”
CinemAsia Film Festival traditionally screens a wide variety of Asian diaspora films. This year we’ve asked veteran film programmer and critic Léo Soesanto to guest curate a special selection of five films that represent...
- 2/10/2020
- by Grace Han
- AsianMoviePulse
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