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In this installment of Subhash K Jha’s terrific This Day That Year series, he takes a look back at one of Vicky Kaushal’s knock-out performances.

Long before Chhaava, Vicky Kaushal scored high marks in a little-known film. Zubaan, which was released on March 4, 2016, saw Kaushal play what could be considered the antithesis of Chhaava.

For those who thought Vicky Kaushal’s debut in Masaan was just a one-off flash-in-the-pan affair, Zubaan was an eye-opener.

Kaushal plays Dilsher, the waylaid Sikh boy from Gurdaspur who only wants to be successful in ways that we normally describe as success. So he schemes his way into the heart, mind, home, and property of a business tycoon Sikand and ends up getting what he thinks he wants.

From here onwards, first-time director Mozez Singh charts Dilsher’s descent into a self-serving opportunism and then his sudden swerve into redemption. This journey back...

There is an abundance of activity in the second season of the well-regarded Bandish Bandits. Director Anand Pandit and screenwriter Amritpal Singh Bindra dive into the debate on shastriya versus modern sangeet with just this much of a penetrative gaze as to ensure that the viewers’ interests remain unflagging.

The series not keen on exploring the debate on classicism and modernity at length. What Bandish Bandits wants to do, and does with much charm and some sensitivity, is to tell a sturdy attention-holding story.

When we meet Radhe Rathod this season, he is at the crossroads. The Gharana no longer commands the respect it once used, though luckily the series still does.

The crumbling climate of the classical legacy propels Radhe’s journey away from home in Season 2. It is a tumultuous journey in search of a befitting climax to the show.

On the other side, the contemporary singer Tamanna Sharma...

Prime Video India’s crime drama “Mirzapur” has set a new benchmark with its third season, becoming the platform’s most-watched show in India during its launch weekend.

The series has also gained significant international traction, trending in the platform’s Top 10 list across more than 85 countries, including the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia.

Produced by Excel Media and Entertainment, the show began streaming from July 5 and was watched in 98% of India’s post codes during its opening weekend, Prime Video said.

In response to the show’s performance, Prime Video and Excel Media and Entertainment have begun development on a fourth season. While details about the upcoming instalment are under wraps, fans can expect the series to continue its exploration of power dynamics and criminal underworld in the heartland of northern India.

The ensemble cast of Season 3 features Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Rasika Dugal,...

The highly awaited web series “Mirzapur” on Prime Video has finally unveiled its trailer for the much-anticipated third season. As expected, the trailer teases a bloody battle of power and revenge, staying true to the show’s intense and gripping narrative. Guddu Bhaiya says, “Violence hamara Usp hain”. The series is produced by Excel Media & Entertainment and directed by Gurmmeet Singh and Anand Iyer.

Mirzapur season 3 Trailer: Ali Fazal and Pankaj Tripathi are back with more violence to fight against each other for “Gaddi’

“Mirzapur” features a stellar ensemble cast, including Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Rasika Dugal, Vijay Varma, Isha Talwar, Anjumm Shharma, Priyanshu Painyuli, Harshita Shekhar Gaur, Rajesh Tailang, Sheeba Chadha, Meghna Malik, and Manu Rishi Chadha. This talented group of actors has been instrumental in bringing the complex characters and dark storyline to life, making the series a massive hit.

Fans can expect an intense...

Mirzapur Season 3 Trailer Date: First Glimpse Of Ali Fazal & Pankaj Tripathi Mega-Hit Show To Release On This Date. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The return To Mirzapur will be glorious and exciting. After an almost 3 year wait, Mirzapur Season 3 will be released this July. After so much anticipation and teasing, the makers have dropped a small teaser, which has excited the hype for the show. But an official trailer is remaining. But not for long because, as reported, a new official trailer for Mirzapur Season 3 will come out on this date. Here’s everything we know!

The first look and highly anticipated teaser of Mirzapur Season 3 has reignited interest in the show. Fans have been eagerly awaiting updates since 2020, and recent reports hint at the possibility of a fourth season in the works.

Mirzapur Season 2 Trailer Release Date

Adding to the already intense anticipation, Amazon Prime Video recently revealed the trailer release date for the upcoming season.

Mirzapur season 3 will return on July 5 on Prime Video. It will consist of ten episodes. The cast includes returning actors in the main ensemble.

Mirzapur season 3 has set its release date on Prime Video. Originally created by Karan Anshuman and Puneet Krishna, Mirzapur unfurls a saga of power, revenge, and ambition, set in the badlands of northern India. In particular, the narrative begins with Akhandanand Tripathi, a millionaire carpet exporter and the mafia don of Mirzapur and what happens when he is forced to cross paths with an upstanding lawyer. By some estimates, Mirzapur season 2 garnered 32.5 million viewers, becoming one of the most-watched Indian original dramas on Prime Video.

On the heels of that success, Prime Video has dropped a teaser trailer, confirming that the ten-episode Mirzapur season 3 will debut on July 5th. Watch the trailer below:

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Nikhil Madhok, the head of Hindi Originals at Prime Video,...

Prime Video has unveiled the premiere date of the anticipated Season 3 of hit Indian series “Mirzapur.”

Originally created by Karan Anshuman and Puneet Krishna, the crime thriller is a saga of power, revenge, ambition, politics, betrayal, deceit and complex family dynamics set in the badlands of northern India. Season 3 is written by Apurva Dhar Badgaiyann, Avinash Singh Tomar, Avinash Singh and Vijay Narayan Verma.

“With Season 3, the stakes have gone notches higher and the canvas has become bigger,” Prime Video said in a statement. “However, the rules remain the same while all eyes are on the coveted throne in the fictional world of Mirzapur. The big question prevails whether the throne of Mirzapur will be earned or snatched in a battle of power and dominance where trust is a luxury that no one can afford.”

Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Media and Entertainment, the 10-episode Season...

BÉLA Tarr Gets European Film Honor

Legendary Hungarian director Béla Tarr will receive the Honorary Award from of the Academy President and Board at the European Film Awards on Dec. 9.

“With this award the European Film Academy wishes to pay special tribute to an outstanding director and a personality with a strong political voice, who is not only deeply respected by his colleagues but also celebrated by audiences worldwide,” the Academy said in a press release.

Previous recipients of the award include Manoel de Oliveira, Michel Piccoli, Michael Caine, Andrzej Wajda and Costa-Gavras. Tarr is best known for his films “Damnation” (1988), “Sátántangó” (1994), “Werckmeister Harmonies” (2000) and “The Turin Horse” (2011).

‘Tumse Na Ho Payega!’ Goes No. 1 In India

Disney and Hotstar film “Tumse Na Ho Payega!,” starring Ishawk Singh and Mahima Makwana, was the most-viewed film in the Indian Ott space between Oct. 2 and Oct. 8 with 4.6 million views.

The film tells the...

Actor Gaurav Pandey, who stars in the slice of life story ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ shared that there are many characteristics of his role that he wants to retain in real life. The film is set against the backdrop of two best friends who want to define their own success as they deal with what every aunty in their society is talking about.

‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

Actor Gaurav Pandey, who stars in the slice of life story ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ shared that there are many characteristics of his role that he wants to retain in real life. The film is set against the backdrop of two best friends who want to define their own success as they deal with what every aunty in their society is talking about.

‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

The partnership between filmmaker Abhishek Sinha and Nitesh Tiwari is more than just professional, and it’s a bond akin to family. Their shared journey reflects the profound impact of mentorship and friendship, akin to an elder brother guiding the way.

The two have recently collaborated on the project ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’. The film is a relatable slice of life story set against the backdrop of two best friends who want to define their own success as they deal with what every aunty in their society is talking about.

It is written and produced by Nitesh, and directed by Abhishek Sinha.

Speaking on the same emotion, Abhishek said: “Nitesh Tiwari is my mentor and a dear friend. Our bond is akin to that of an elder brother, and I have had the privilege of closely witnessing his remarkable journey from the world of advertising to the realm of filmmaking.

The partnership between filmmaker Abhishek Sinha and Nitesh Tiwari is more than just professional, and it’s a bond akin to family. Their shared journey reflects the profound impact of mentorship and friendship, akin to an elder brother guiding the way.

The two have recently collaborated on the project ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’. The film is a relatable slice of life story set against the backdrop of two best friends who want to define their own success as they deal with what every aunty in their society is talking about.

It is written and produced by Nitesh, and directed by Abhishek Sinha.

Speaking on the same emotion, Abhishek said: “Nitesh Tiwari is my mentor and a dear friend. Our bond is akin to that of an elder brother, and I have had the privilege of closely witnessing his remarkable journey from the world of advertising to the realm of filmmaking.

Making noise ever since its announcement, the highly anticipated comedy-drama ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is now premiering on Disney + Hotstar. Helmed by Abhishek Sinha and written by Nitesh Tiwari, Nikhil Mehrotra and Varun Agarwal, the film is Produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, Ronnie Screwvala, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari. Based on the novel ‘How I Braved Anu Aunty and Co-Founded a Million Dollar Company, ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these rules laid by society.

Sharing an inside story of how the film came to life, film’s Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur wrote a heartwarming note that was shared on Roy Kapur Films’ social media handle. It read as “I bumped into Varun Agarwal – literally! – as I was leaving the stage after a talk at Iim-Lucknow, and he was walking...

It’s the last week of September, and the Ott world is brimming with excitement and anticipation, with a mixed bag of titles. As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to cozy up, and explore heartwarming dramas, and thrilling mysteries. From Tabu and Ali Fazal starrer thrilling drama ‘Khufiya’to Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha’s romantic tale ‘Kushi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Choona’:

Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.

When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...

It’s the last week of September, and the Ott world is brimming with excitement and anticipation, with a mixed bag of titles. As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to cozy up, and explore heartwarming dramas, and thrilling mysteries. From Tabu and Ali Fazal starrer thrilling drama ‘Khufiya’to Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha’s romantic tale ‘Kushi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Choona’:

Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.

When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...

Writer and producer of ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, Nitesh Tiwary shared how his personal experiences and encounters, gave unique perspective to the film. ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude is a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

Personal experiences are the hidden treasure trove for any writer and producer. Nitesh said: “Both my co-writer and I have spent many years in advertising, where we had the opportunity to observe both the formal and informal aspects of corporate life,...

Writer and producer of ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, Nitesh Tiwary shared how his personal experiences and encounters, gave unique perspective to the film. ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude is a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

Personal experiences are the hidden treasure trove for any writer and producer. Nitesh said: “Both my co-writer and I have spent many years in advertising, where we had the opportunity to observe both the formal and informal aspects of corporate life,...

Actor Gaurav Pandey, who is all geared up for the release of inspiring comedy ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, opened up about his character, and called the experience of shooting this film “pure magic”.

‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

The pressure of being the perfect one often weighs too heavy on a person and you just want to break free. And that’s where Gaurav’s (Ishwak Singh) story begins...

Actor Gaurav Pandey, who is all geared up for the release of inspiring comedy ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, opened up about his character, and called the experience of shooting this film “pure magic”.

‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

The pressure of being the perfect one often weighs too heavy on a person and you just want to break free. And that’s where Gaurav’s (Ishwak Singh) story begins...

Actor Ishwak Singh’s character in inspiring comedy ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, serves as a poignant reminder of the significance of an actor’s personal connection to their role, a connection that transcends individual experiences. ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s ‘log kya kahenge’ attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

The pressure of being the perfect one often weighs too heavy on a person and you just want to break free. And that’s where Gaurav’s (Ishwak Singh...

Actor Ishwak Singh’s character in inspiring comedy ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, serves as a poignant reminder of the significance of an actor’s personal connection to their role, a connection that transcends individual experiences. ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s ‘log kya kahenge’ attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

The pressure of being the perfect one often weighs too heavy on a person and you just want to break free. And that’s where Gaurav’s (Ishwak Singh...

Known for his works like ‘Dangal’, ‘Chhichhore’, and ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’ among many others, filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari is now all geared up and excited for the release of his next project ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’, which is a fresh and light-hearted take on modern-day struggles of the youth these days.

‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun take on the dilemma faced by today’s youth, in standing up to the ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s ‘log kya kahenge’ attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey.

Talking about the film, producer and writer Nitesh said: “‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ was written with the intention to bring the story of every youngster in a middle-class household to screen.”

“Whether it is the grind of a...

Actor Ishwak Singh, who is all set for the release of inspiring comedy ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’, opened up about his character, calling it a fun film with dollops of humour. ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s ‘log kya kahenge’ attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak and Gaurav Pandey. The 2 minute 29 seconds trailer, which was unveiled on Wednesday, shows the character of Ishwak (Gaurav) as a corporate employee, who is bored of his job. It further shows the bond between three friends, and Ishwak’s love interest.

The trailer further shows Gaurav quitting his job, and deciding to start his own business with his friend,...

Film Review – Selfiee

Directed by ​Raj Mehta

Produced by​ Hiroo Yash Johar, Aruna Bhatia, Supriya Menon, Karan Johar, Prithviraj Sukumaran,​​Apoorva Mehta, Listin Stephen

Written by ​Rishhabh Sharrma

Starring​ Akshay Kumar · Emraan Hashmi · Nushrat Bharucha · Diana Penty ·

Music by​Anu Malik; Tanishk Bagchi; Yo Yo Honey Singh; The PropheC; Lijo George-dj Chetas; Vikram Montrose; Aditya Yadav; Tarun

Release ​​24 February 2023 (United Kingdom)

Raj Metha’s latest offering is a remake of the Malayalam 2019 blockbuster film Driving License. The story follows film actor Vijay Kumar (Akshay Kumar) who wants a driving licence urgently and his ardent fan, Rto Inspector Om Prakash Aggarwal (Emraan Hashmi), agrees on delivering it illegally but requests a Selfiee in exchange, but things don’t go to plan and due to a misunderstanding, a feud develops between them that takes a toll on each other’s personal and professional lives.

With the general story revolving around this premise,...

NetflixDirected by Vinay Waikul, ‘Aranyak’ stars Raveena Tandon as the police station head of a small town whose seeming idyllic and slow pace of life is disrupted by a horrific crime.Saraswati DatarFirst things first – Ott shows or any form of content that can be accessed on personal devices should come with trigger warnings. Including scenes of a young adult attempting suicide without any loud and clear trigger warnings is extremely irresponsible. Aranyak and the other release this weekend, Aarya Season 2, have graphic scenes of an attempted suicide with no trigger warnings. Please ditch the fear of spoilers at a time when the collective mental health of the nation/globe has hit rock bottom. We owe this to the viewers. Missing trigger warning apart, Aranyak, written by Charudutt Acharya and directed by Vinay Waikul, is an entertaining watch. Rohan Sippy serves as executive producer on this series co-created by Ramesh Sippy and Siddharth Roy Kapur.

New Delhi, March 27 (Ians) Actress Sanya Malhotra has decoded the title of her new film "Pagglait". She says for her a person who listens to their heart and does not seek external validation is a Pagglait.

"Pagglait is a person who listens to the heart and does what the heart says. Someone who does not seek external validation. That person (for me) is a Pagglait. The person who listens to themselves and not the outside world is a pagglait," Sanya told Ians.

In the film, Sanya is Sandhya, a young woman who becomes a widow within a few months of marriage. While the family grieves, Sandhya is unable to bring herself to mourn the death of her husband.

The dramedy, directed by Umesh Bist, also features Sayani Gupta, Shrutii Sharma, Ashutosh Rana, Raghubir Yadav, Sheeba Chaddha, Meghna Malik and Rajesh Tailang, and dropped on Netflix on March 26.

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Pagglait; Cast: Sanya Malhotra, Sayani Gupta, Shruti Sharma, Raghubir Yadav, Ashutosh Rana, Natasha Rastogi, Sheeba Chaddha, Aasif Khan, Meghna Malik, Jameel Khan, Rajesh Tailang, Ananya Khare; Direction: Umesh Bist; Rating: * * * (three stars)

By Vinayak Chakravorty

Pagglait the film is just like its protagonist Sandhya. It doesn't behave the way it is expected to.

You would think the story of a just-married young woman who is widowed right at the onset would be sombre, all the more because the societal subjugation she tackles is focus of the plot. The film however refuses to mourn, just like Sandhya. With a quirky spin, writer-director Umesh Bist chooses to unfold his story as a comic drama. Like its heroine, the film's mood stays irreverent, unaffected by the grim reality that backdrops the narrative.

Sanya Malhotra plays the smalltown widow Sandhya with incredible authenticity. She is alone in her room, amidst a house full of grieving relatives,...

Parineeti Chopra said playing badminton champion Saina Nehwal in the biopic "Saina" became a somewhat easy job because the film's director Amole Gupte is an effortless actor, too.

"I think Amole sir is an extremely effortless actor and during the shooting of Saina, I learnt so much of minimalism in performance. He really taught me how less is more in acting, how just by staying silent, little movements of eyes can depict how an individual is screaming from inside," Parineeti informed.

"Since Amole sir loves children and has worked with them closely, I think he just knows how to extract a performance from an actor. Being a director who is an actor too, there were times he would perform a scene to explain. He could act a very intense scene slowly with a layered performance and it just left me wondering when did the acting start! I really learn the...

Pagglait movie review is here. The Indian Hindi-language comedy-drama is written and directed by Umesh Bist. Produced by Shobha Kapoor, Ekta Kapoor, Guneet Monga and Achin Jain under the banners Balaji Motion Pictures and Sikhya Entertainment. Pagglait (means crazy) stars Sanya Malhotra in lead along with Shruti Sharma, Ashutosh Rana and Raghubir Yadav in pivotal roles. Pagglait will globally premiere on Netflix on 26th March 2021.

Pagglait Movie Review

What happens when Rani Mehra from the movie Queen gets married in the family of the Mishra household from the web series Gullak?

Writer director Umesh Bist gives his best shot till date and can pat his back for this pure desi quirky delight that adapts the style that we have seen in Amit Ravindrenath Sharma’s Badhaai Ho, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari’s 'Bareilly Ki Barfi' to adapt the typical Hindi heartland milieu in a quirky family drama that is...

Saina

Starring Parineeti Chopra, Meghna Malik, Eshan Naqvi,Pavan Kaul

Directed by Amole Gupte

Thank God for true heroes. And for a film about a true hero like Saina Nehwal rather than some scumbag gangster whose life-story should be thrown into the nearest gutter. Saina is a picture-perfect biopic. Inspiring and engaging, it makes all the right noises (and that includes some wonderfully worded motivational songs in the background) and shuffles its confident feet in the comforting domain.

We may not get to see anything unexpected in this biopic. The bandwidth of storytelling for all sports bio-pics is nearly identical: struggle preferably with a pushy parent goading the prodigy to glory and greatness, the stardom, the fall, the final triumph. Saina goes through the motions with sure-handed efficacy.

The sequences on the badminton court are well shot. Cinematographer Piyush Shah lenses the insecure middle-class girl and her skyhigh dreams in the opposite of rose-tinted glasses.

Saina movie review is here. The Indian Hindi-language biographical sports film 'Saina' is directed by Amole Gupte and produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Sujay Jairaj and Rashesh Shah under the banner of T-Series and Front Foot Pictures. Based on the life of Indian Badminton champion Saina Nehwal – the former world No.1, the movie stars Parineeti Chopra in the titular role. Saina was initially set to release in September 2020, but was postponed due to the Covid-19 pandemic in India. Saina is now scheduled to have a theatrical release on 26 March 2021.

Saina Movie Review

Think of badminton and what image comes into the minds of an average Indian who is a sports enthusiast. Saina Nehwal – the former world no. 1, who has over 24 international titles that includes eleven Super series titles to her credit. The only female player from India to achieve this feat. Those who are less aware about...

By Arundhuti Banerjee

Mumbai, March 23 (Ians) In 2011, when Parineeti Chopra made her debut with the film Ladies Vs Ricky Bahl, and followed it up with films like Ishaqzaade and Shuddh Desi Romance, few would have imagined the cute, bubbly girl in an intense role as Mira Kapoor in The Girl On The Train, or that she would one day transform into ace shuttler Saina Nehwal in the biopic Saina.

If she has managed to prove her versatility, Parineeti says she seems to have rediscovered herself.

"I feel more liberated now, I feel like I found myself again and I feel great to be myself. You see I introduced to the world through the films and the kind of characters I played in those films. Most of them were the bubbly, happy-go-lucky Punjabi girl who is a drama queen too! Those characters were entertaining and people loved me in those avatars.

Netflix today released the trailer of Sanya Malhotra starrer Pagglait, which streams on Netflix from March 26, 2021. Sanya Malhotra is all set to take viewers on an emotional, inspiring and entertaining journey as she essays the role of the recently widowed Sandhya, struggling to mourn the death of her husband. As events unfold, Sandhya sets onto a path of self-discovery, attempting to find her identity and purpose in life.

Writer and Director Umesh Bist said, "The story of Pagglait comes from a deep personal experience and I hope the viewers would be able to relate to it. It's a simple story dealing with complex emotions of life and death, told through the unique lens of a young widow who's surrounded by a family that is eager to take decisions for her. Our talented cast brings these nuanced moments of joy and happiness, confusion and chaos together. This film has been made with a lot of passion,...

Be the master of your fate and the captain of your destiny! Netflix today released the trailer of Sanya Malhotra starrer Pagglait, which streams on Netflix from March 26, 2021.

Sanya Malhotra is all set to take viewers on an emotional, inspiring and entertaining journey as she essays the role of the recently widowed Sandhya, struggling to mourn the death of her husband. As events unfold, Sandhya sets onto a path of self-discovery, attempting to find her identity and purpose in life.

Writer and Director Umesh Bist said, “The story of Pagglait comes from a deep personal experience and I hope the viewers would be able to relate to it. It’s a simple story dealing with complex emotions of life and death, told through the unique lens of a young widow who's surrounded by a family that is eager to take decisions for her. Our talented cast brings these nuanced moments of joy and happiness,...

Mumbai, March 12 (Ians) Playback star Arijit Singh is set to take on a new role, as music composer in the upcoming film Pagglait, starring Sanya Malhotra. 

"I make my debut as a music composer with a project very close to my heart. I am honoured to serve music to the world. The endearing story of Sandhya of self-belief and triumph is much like my musical journey and I feel honoured to be associated with a special film like Pagglait," said Arijit.

Pagglait is the story of Sandhya (played by Sanya), who is struggling to mourn the death of her husband. She sets off on a path of self-discovery, to find her identity and purpose in life, even as she has to contend with a quirky joint family.

Directed and written by Umesh Bist, the film also features Sayani Gupta, Shrutii Sharma, Ashutosh Rana, Raghubir Yadav, Sheeba Chaddha, Meghna Malik and Rajesh Tailang.

Who will be participating in "Bigg Boss 13"? As speculation has begun on the contestant line-up already, boxer Vijender Singh, actress Mahima Chaudhary and fashion designer Ritu Beri have clearly denied that they may be a part of the reality television show.

According to reports, Zareen Khan, Chunky Panday, Rajpal Yadav, Warina Hussain, Devoleena Bhattacharjee, Ankita Lokhande, Rakesh Vashisth, Mahika Sharma, Danny D, Jeet Chirag Paswan, Vijender Singh, Rahul Khandelwal, Himansh Kohli, Mahima Chaudhary, Meghna Malik, Mahaakshay Chakraborty, Dayanand Shetty, Faizy Boo, Ritu Beri, Sonal Chauhan, Fazilpuria and Siddharth Shukla, are likely contestants.

While sources close to the show have said that it is too early to confirm any names, some of these celebrities have themselves denied either being approached for or being a part of the show, where contestants survive 100 days under the constant glare of multiple cameras.

Boxer Vijender Singh told the publication that he is "not interested" in...

Satish Kaushik is back on stage. And this time Satish even sings on stage! Speaking happily on his grand comeback to theatre Satish says, "My new play Mr & Mrs Murarilal premiered this weekend at Rangsharda (Mumbai) at 7.30 pm. I' m back on stage after four years. Before this I performed Salesman Ramlal directed by Feroz Abbas Khan for 14 years." The opening was a resounding success. "We had a grand opening houseful, show...Subhash Ghai, Rishi Kapoor, Tusshar Kapoor, Bhumika Chawla, Sudhir Mishra, Vicky Kaushal, Tinnu Anand, Rahul Bhat, Suchitra Krishnamurthy, Meerra Chopra, Vandana Sajnani Khattar were among the packed audiences." Mr & Mrs Muralilal requires Satish to be enormously energetic on stage. "I am singing and dancing in this play. In fact one song which is my introduction in the play is recorded in my voice. I sang for the first time in a studio." Meghna Malik and Amit Pathak who,...

For those who thought Vicky Kaushal’s Masaan act last year was just a one-off flash in the pan affair, Zubaan is an eye-opener. Kaushal plays Dilsher, the waylaid Sikh boy from Gurdaspur who only wants to be successful in ways that we normally describe success. So he schemes his way into the heart mind home and property of a business tycoon Sikand (Manish Chaudhary, exuding arrogant power the way Amrish Puri did in Subhash Ghai’s Pardes) ends up getting what he thinks he wants.

From here onwards first-time director Mozez Singh (who must be kidding about being a debutant, which first-timer would be able to make film so confident and compelling??!!) charts Dilsher’s descent into a selfserving opportunism and then his sudden swerve into redemption. This journey back and forth on the scale of morality has been undertaken repeatedly in films as far-ranging as Raman Kumar’s...

Mumbai, Sep 14: The celebrity dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6" will come to an end Saturday night when four celebrity contestants will fight for the winner's trophy at the grand finale here.

Actress Drashti Dhami, singer Shaan, dancer Lauren and "India's Got Talent" winners Sonali and Sumant will dance to win the title with her choreographers. The winner will also get the prize money of Rs.50 lakh.

The show kickstarted with 12 celebrities - Shweta Tiwari, Karanvir Bohra, Siddharth Shukla, Meghna Malik, Suresh Menon, Ekta Kaul, Aarti Chabaria, Krishnamachari Srikkant, Drashti Dhami, Shaan, Lauren Gottlieb and "India's Got Talent" winners Sonali and Sumant.

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Mumbai, Aug 7: Versatile actress Meghna Malik, popularly known as 'Ammaji' of "Na Aana Is Des Laado", is happy to give the audiences a different taste of her talent with new show "Gustakh Dil" in which she plays a modern character.

The actress says her new character is in total contrast to the regressive character that Ammaji was.

"The audience will see me in a totally different avatar in this show ('Gustakh Dil') and I hope I get the same love and appreciation from them as earlier," the 41-year-old said in an interview.

Besides a few daily soaps, Meghna has worked in a couple of films too, but it was her portrayal.

Mumbai, June 29: Her performances were weak in the beginning of the show and though she was able to impress the judges with her performance last week, actress Ekta Kaul got eliminated from the dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6" Saturday.

The actress, who is known for her role as Sahiba in "Rab Se Sohna Isshq", got good comments from the judges for her performance in the 'Family Special' round, which she dedicated to her sister, but due to lack of votes she was in the bottom three contestants with her choreographer Tushar Kalia.

Followed by the elimination of actor-comedian Suresh Menon, former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth and actress Meghna Malik, Ekta was the fourth celebrity contestant to get eliminated.

Mumbai, June 22: For those who saw her in the stiff and strict character of Ammaji in "Na Aaana Is Des Laado", it would have been hard to imagine that Meghna Malik can dance - and how!

Despite her entertaining and confident performances, the powerhouse actress's stint on dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6" came to an end Saturday.

Meghna was the third celebrity contestant to get eliminated from the show, after actor-comedian Suresh Menon and former Indian cricketer Krishnamachari Srikkanth.

She, along with her choreographer Savio Barnes, was in the bottom three contestants of this week's elimination episode.

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Mumbai, June 10: If audiences were in for a pleasant surprise when they saw Meghna Malik, small screen's "Ammaji", jiving in the sixth season of dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa", the actress too finds herself in a completely different space.

"Jhalak..." went on air June 1 and Meghna calls the experience "lovely" and "different from the acting work that I have been doing".

"I am finding myself in a completely different space. I am struggling with my feet and the floor. I am struggling with the lip sync of the songs, which is a tough part in the performances. It is a different form for me as an artist to express myself,".

New Delhi, June 8: Actor-comedian Suresh Menon became the first celebrity contestant to get eliminated from the sixth season of "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa 6" Saturday, which also saw the entry of former Indian skipper Krishnamachari Srikkanth.

Suresh, along with his choreographer Suchitra Sen was in the bottom three contestants, with actors Meghna Malik and Ekta Kaul, and their respective choreographers.

The result was announced on the basis of the audience voting and judges Madhuri Dixit, Karan Johar and Remo D'Souza's marks.

The episode, which was called 'Jhalak on wheels', saw a scintillating impromptu performance by dancing diva Madhuri on her superhit number "Choli ke peechhe", on Meghna's insistence. It was the star.

After five successful seasons, Colors channel is back with the immensely popular dancing reality show ‘Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa – season 6′. The Indian version of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing and ABC’s Dancing with the Stars premiered on 1st June with 11 celebrities and their choreographer partners, competing over the next three months for the coveted trophy and title. These pairs judged by celebrity judges – Madhuri Dixit, Karan Johar & Remo D’souza come from a varied avenues – acting, singing, standup comedy etc.

Drashti Dhami – Salman Yusuf Khan – Small screens very own Madhubala (from the hit TV series ‘Madhubala – Ek Ishq Ek Junoon’) Drashti Dhami pairs up with Dance India Dance 2009 winner Salman Yusuff Khan. Salman, the lead of Prabhudeva-starrer ‘Abcd’, has been a choreographer on the past two series of Jdj, teaming up with Yana Gupta in 2011 and subsequently Isha Sharvani in last year’s season. Complimented for his consistency and innovativeness with each routine,...

Mumbai, June 1: Television actress Meghna Malik, who became popular as Ammaji of "Na Aana Iss Des Laado", is practising hard for the sixth season of dance reality show "Jhalak Dikhhla Jaa", despite her share of injuries and muscle pulls.

"Fracture in the right elbow three months back has left my right arm weak and now muscle pull. Bruises, backache. Very tough," tweeted Meghna, who is one of the 12 celebrity contestants at the dancing reality show, which goes on air Saturday.

"I have stopped counting the cuts and marks on my feet and legs," she added.

The other contestants who will showcase their dancing prowess on.

Mumbai, June 29: After running successfully for four years and 850 episodes, "Na Aana Is Des Laado", about female foeticide, is set to come to an end. It goes off air July 27.

In the show, Meghna Malik plays Ammaji who is against girl child. The show tracked Ammaji's journey from being a stern sarpanch in approval of female infanticide and her change of heart.

"We do not believe in stretching a story unnecessarily, rather end at an appropriate.

Bollywood boys Salman Khan, Akshay Kumar, John Abraham and Riteish Deshmukh and lovely ladies Hema Malini, Juhi Chawla, Kirron Kher and Sonali Bendre brought star power to the first edition of Colors. Golden Petal Awards.The grand event took place at the Film City here Monday night, with a line-up of TV stars from all the popular shows of the channel in attendance. The winners will be announced later.Witty actor-director Sajid Khan played the perfect host and entertained with his comical one-liners, while Akshay, the ace host of Colors. action adventure reality show .Khatron Ke Khiladi., came to support the awards night. He breathed life into the awards night by mixing .fear. and .humour. into the show.The action star came on the stage with two mice in a small cage, and took them to various actors like Sambhavna Seth, Meghna Malik, Kirron Kher, Sonali Bendre and Neelam Kothari...

New Delhi, May 18: Are you bored of watching Meghna Malik's strictness in "Na Aana Iss Des Laado"? Get ready for some laughs with new fun loving Ammaji, played by Farida Jalal in the forthcoming comedy show "Ammaji Ki Galli"."Ammaji Ki Galli", which will come on Sab TV, is Farida's full-fledged role on the small screen after a long time.

The show narrates the story of.

November 2, 2010: When it comes to celebrate the various festivals of our culture, our TV stars are never behind. If anyone is well-versed with rituals and traditions of Indian culture, it has to be the television community, given the innumerable episodes they shoot about such festivals. Today marks the beginning of the Diwali week. A festival of lights and entertainment when no one leaves any stone unturned to celebrate it. Sampurn Wire caught up with some such stars of the Colors channel. Here are the excerpts of the ways they will be celebrating Diwali. Check it out…..

Meghna Malik – Ammaji of Na Aana Is Des Laado

“Will call my friends over and decorate my house with flowers”

Diwali.