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The Visual Effects Society just made the Oscar race for Best Visual Effects a lot more interesting, crowning Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes as its choice for top Photoreal Feature Tuesday night at the 23rd Annual Ves Awards. The Apes win came over a field that included heavy Academy Awards favorite Dune: Part Two along with Better Man, Mufasa: The Lion King, and Twisters.

However, the Ves feature award turned out not to be such an accurate predictor of the Oscar winner a year ago, with The Creator winning at Ves, while Godzilla Minus One snared visual effects at the Academy Awards. Avatar: The Way of Water took home both in 2023.

The Apes victory was especially surprising in that it was the film’s only win of the night, while Dune otherwise dominated in tallying four wins, the most of any photoreal feature. Those included triumphs for Best Environment,...

Misha Collins, who is best known for portraying Castiel on Supernatural is far from the stoic and serious nature of his on-screen character. His antics and offbeat charm have made him a fan favorite, and whenever he has the mic, you can bet that he’ll narrate a hilarious incident!

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Amongst his many famous anecdotes, there’s one that led to a rather unfortunate misunderstanding but still made a funny story in hindsight. However, his shenanigans are not limited to this singular tale, there’s a whole lot to unpack when it comes to Collins.

Supernatural star Misha Collins’ Arrest: Mistaken for a Bank Robber Misha Collins in Supernatural | Netflix

We already know that Misha Collins isn’t a typical celebrity who takes himself too seriously, and he’s known for getting himself in rather odd situations. But even by his standards, getting arrested for...

Viaplay's most ambitious project to date is finally coming to the U.S. The streamer has teamed up with Collider to reveal the release date and an exclusive trailer for Ronja The Robber's Daughter. The fantasy series is based on the novel by best-selling author Astrid Lindgren (Pippi Longstocking series) and, according to the streamer, the story has been updated to draw the attention of Harry Potter and The Lord of the Rings fans. All six episodes from Season 1 are slated to be released on the platform on November 21.

Mumbai, Aug 30 (Ians) Actor Vikrant Massey is all set to collaborate with debut director Niranjan Iyengar for a film based on the life of renowned author Ruskin Bond.

Alongside his lead role in Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s upcoming project ‘12th Fail’, he is set to embark on Niranjan Iyengar’s directorial debut, which promises to bring to life the captivating story of Ruskin Bond.

Ruskin Bond’s first novel, ‘The Room on the Roof’, was published in 1956, and it received the John Llewellyn Rhys Prize in 1957. Bond has authored more than 500 short stories, essays, and novels which includes 69 books for children.

He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award in 1992 for ‘Our Trees Still Grow in Dehra’. He was awarded the Padma Shri in 1999 and Padma Bhushan in 2014. He lives with his adopted family in Landour, Mussoorie, in Uttarakhand.

Vikrant made his acting debut with the role of Aamir Hassan in...

Mumbai, Aug 14 (Ians) Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, who is known for his work in ‘Maqbool’, ‘Dev.D’, ‘Lootera’, ‘Black Friday’, ‘Delhi Crime’ and ‘Rocket Boys’, has started shooting for the third season of his streaming show ‘Undekhi’ in Manali.

The series depicts the two aspects of the society – the influential people who are drunk on power and think they can get away with anything, and the oppressed, subjected to years of torture, who finally decide to bring themselves to justice. The first season of the series began with the murder of a dancer during a wedding, the events leading up to which are captured in the camera of the wedding photography team.

Reflecting on his journey so far, Dibyendu said: “The response to ‘Undekhi’ has been overwhelming and I am grateful to the audiences for appreciating my character Dsp Barun Ghosh. The enigma the series has created is a testament to the dedication of the entire team.

The much-awaited third installment of the Don franchise is finally happening, and it has a big surprise for the fans. According to the latest reports12, Ranveer Singh has been roped in to play the lead role of the ruthless and charismatic criminal mastermind Don, replacing Shah Rukh Khan who played the character in the previous two films. The film will be directed by Farhan Akhtar, who also helmed the first two films and co-starred as Don’s friend and ally Acp Jai Dixit.

Latest news is teaser will release this week for the much awaited sequel and will be attached in theatres with Gadar 2 and Oh My God.

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Ranveer Singh, who is known for his versatility and energy, is expected to bring a fresh and dynamic twist to the iconic role of Don. The actor has proved his mettle in various genres, from romantic comedies like Band Baaja Baaraat and Befikre,...

Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, who delivered the stellar ‘Jubilee’ earlier this year and is known for films like ‘Udaan’ and ‘Lootera’, is all set to helm two more projects, and both fall in the category of long-format content pieces.

The first project is a three-part docu-series titled ‘Indi(r)a’s Emergency’.

It will tell the story of one of the darkest chapters of India’s post-independence history – The Emergency which was imposed by the former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi

Officially issued by President Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed under Article 352 of the Constitution because of prevailing “internal disturbance”, the Emergency was in effect from June 25, 1975 and ended on March 21, 1977.

The docu-series will be narrated by Swanand Kirkire, and will feature a combination of archival footage and animation, bringing to life events that shook a nation.

Vikram has joined forces with Applause Entertainment for both the projects.

Talking about the same, Motwane said:...

Music composer Amit Trivedi, who is known for crafting such as ‘Dev.D’, ‘Bombay Velvet’, ‘Lootera’, ‘Queen’ and others, recently performed at Melbourne Convention Exhibition Centre. The composer-singer shared that performing for the piece ‘Indradhanush’ was an electrifying experience for him.

Each set of musical pieces was marked by different colours bringing alive the magic of ‘Indradhanush’.

He performed tracks like ‘Naina Da Kasoor’, ‘Ghode Pe Sawaar’, ‘Jaan Nisar’, ‘Manjha’, ‘Shubhaarambh’, ‘Pardesi’ and several others.

Talking about performing for the live audience in Melbourne, he said: “Performing in Melbourne was an exhilarating experience beyond words, The energy of the audience was absolutely electrifying, and their love filled my heart with joy. I couldn’t have asked for a more incredible crowd for my first-ever performance in this beautiful city. The magic of Indradhanush truly came to life on that stage”.

Having worked on jingles, theatre music, background score, composing, and singing...

Mumbai, July 5 (Ians) Music composer Amit Trivedi, who is known for giving music for films like Dev.D, Queen, Bombay Velvet and Lootera is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his timeless album Lootera. The composer revealed the reason behind the soundtrack garnering so much positive response saying that the album features old school melodies which tug at the heartstrings of the audience.

Lootera, which starred Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha in the lead, received immense love from audiences for its storyline and music. The album boasts of six songs including ‘Sawaar Loon’, ‘Ankahee’, ‘Shikayatein’, ‘Monta Re’, ‘Zinda’ and ‘Manmarziyan’.

Lootera’s music has powerful singers crooning these beautiful songs such as Shilpa Rao, Monali Thakur, K. Mohan and Swanand Kirkire along with Amit Trivedi and Amitabh Bhattacharya.

Getting nostalgic about creating music for this beautiful album, Amit Trivedi said: “Time truly flies and it doesn’t feel like it’s been...

Mumbai, July 5 (Ians) As the film ‘Lootera’ clocks 10 years of release in Hindi cinema, producer Ektaa R Kapoor says it surpassed all expectations and that it has become a timeless masterpiece even though the movie wasn’t considered as “quintessential entertainment”.

‘Lootera’ starring Ranveer Singh and Sonankshi Sinha is a period romance film directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and the second half is based on author O. Henry’s 1907 short story ‘The Last Leaf’.

The film is based in the era of 1950s against the backdrop of the Zamindari Abolition Act by the newly independent India. It revolves around a young con man posing as an archaeologist and the daughter of a Bengali zamindar.

Speaking about ‘Lootera’, Ektaa said: “Ten years ago, when I made ‘Lootera,’ at that time, it wasn’t seen as quintessential entertainment. But I had a vision- a vision of a film that would steal everyone’s heart.

Mumbai, May 26 (Ians) Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, who is known for his work in ‘Black Friday’, ‘Lootera’, ‘Mirzapur’ and several others, has shared that his short film ‘Ghuspaith’ is a tribute to fearless, dedicated journalists like Danish Siddiqui, the 2018 Pulitzer Prize winner who documented the Rohingya refugee crisis.

Danish was gunned down by the Taliban during a clash between Afghan Special Forces and Taliban insurgents in Spin Boldak, Kandahar, on July 16, 2021.

‘Ghuspaith’ was recently screened at the Boston International Film Festival 2023.

Talking more about ‘Ghuspaith,’ Dibyendu said: “Some films are really close to an actor’s heart, and ‘Ghuspaith’ is one such film. The storyline was so compelling that I had to say a yes to Mihir (director) and Girish (producer). My character in the film is called Usman, he is a Bangladeshi villager who helps smuggle cattle, as well as rarely immigrants in a very hideous manner.”

He further mentioned: “In the film,...

Music composer Amit Trivedi, who is known for his work in films like ‘Lootera’, ‘Udaan’, ‘Dev D’, ‘Ishaqzaade’, ‘Bombay Velvet’ and the recently released webseries ‘Jubilee’, is celebrating his birthday on Saturday. He will spend his special day by hosting a friendly cricket match.

Amit is a huge cricket enthusiast, and recently composed the anthem for the Rajasthan Royals Ipl team titled ‘Halla Bol’. The anthem captures the team’s spirit and their drive to win. His passion for the sport is reflected in his powerful voice and spectacular music.

Talking about his plans for the special day, the composer said: “Birthdays are all about celebrating with your loved ones and doing what you love. For me, it’s spending quality time with my family and friends, playing the sport I am passionate about – cricket. I am excited to host this match and have a fun and easy day.”

Lyricist Shellee,...

Mumbai, April 1 (Ians) Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming streaming series ‘Jubilee’, said that films have always been a means to serve a larger message to the audience, so it is also exploited by many for the use of propaganda.

The director, who has films like ‘Udaan’, ‘Lootera’, ‘Trapped’ and many more under his belt, told Ians: “Around the world and in India, films primarily have been a means to help reach a mass message to an audience. It’s one of the easiest ways to reach out to a large set of people. In recent times it has also expanded from movies to social media television and all other sorts of apps that we today have on our phones.”

He further mentioned: “That’s why you will find a lot of films that are made for the purpose of propaganda be it in the U.

Music composer Amit Trivedi, who is known for his work in ‘Lootera’, ‘Udaan’, ‘Dev.D’, ‘Ishaqzaade’ and ‘Bombay Velvet’, is set to perform live in Hyderabad on Friday, March 31. The composer-singer will be hosted by the Boulder Hills Golf Club, Hyderabad. “I’m thrilled to be performing in Hyderabad once again and doing what I love most, live shows!”

Trivedi said. “The city has a rich legacy when it comes to music and musicians, and I feel honored to be a part of it.”

He added: “The performance is particularly special because it’s a celebration of music in the midst of nature, featuring locally inspired food, masterclasses with green creators, and green activities promoting harmony with the environment.”

Trivedi’s performance in Hyderabad is the last of the many shows he has put up this month in Ranchi, Delhi, Ajmer, Kozhikode and Mumbai.

Filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, who is awaiting the release of his streaming period drama ‘Jubilee’, boasts of a diverse filmography with titles like ‘Udaan’, ‘Lootera’, ‘Sacred Games’ and several others.

Sharing the reason behind the versatility, Motwane said it’s his penchant to tell different stories that manifests itself in his filmography.

The filmmaker told Ians: “Interestingly, I never actively sought to make my filmography diverse. All I want to do is to break the patterns constantly as a storyteller and make films or webseries which appeal to the audience at large.”

Vikram is a “Bachchan fan” as he admitted and wishes not to be bound by the market dynamics.

“I want to tell as much stories as I can to the audience, mainstream, parallel, independent or not. Excellence can only be achieved if you take up new challenges and step out of comfort zone.”

‘Jubilee’ is set to release on Prime Video in two parts.

‘Qubool Hai’ actor Vikrant Massey is all set to host a crime show ‘Crimes Aaj Kal’ which will be based on real incidents and crimes committed by youngsters. He shared that the project made him interested as since childhood, he has enjoyed watching crime dramas.

He said: “I have grown up watching shows like ‘Crime Patrol’, ‘Cid’, etc. and I am sure many people like me miss watching such shows. It was a surreal feeling when I got the opportunity to host ‘Crimes Aaj Kal’.”

Vikrant is known for TV shows such as ‘Qubool Hai’, ‘Dharam Veer’, ‘Baba Aiso Varr Dhoondo’, and apart from appearing on the small screen, he was also seen in ‘Lootera’, ‘Dil Dhadakne Do’, ‘Half Girlfriend’, ‘A Death in the Gunj’, and the web series ‘Mirzapur’, among others.

Elaborating more on the crime show, Vikrant added: “The series focuses on real-life stories, situations, and incidents that...

Mumbai, March 17 (Ians) Filmmaker-producer Vikramaditya Motwane, who is known for films like ‘Udaan’, ‘Lootera’, ‘Sacred Games’ and others, is coming up with a streaming drama series titled ‘Jubilee’.

The series is set parallel to the evolution of both India and the movies and follows the stories and dreams that gave birth to the Hindi film industry, and it was in the making for me ever since Motwane was an assistant director.

The series features an ensemble cast led by Prosenjit Chatterjee, Aditi Rao Hydari, Aparshakti Khurana, Wamiqa Gabbi, Sidhant Gupta, Nandish Sandhu, and Ram Kapoor.

Talking about the series, the director said: “‘Jubilee’ has been a love story in the making for me ever since I was an assistant director enamoured with the world of the movies, even when there wasn’t a story to tell.”

“While the series is set in that celebrated era of cinema, at its core,...

Mumbai, March 14 (Ians) Music composer Amit Trivedi, who is known for his work on films such as ‘Dev.D’, ‘Queen’, ‘Lootera’, ‘Manmarziyaan’ and several others, has created a new anthem song for the Rajasthan Royals in collaboration with his ‘Chaudhary’ folk singer Mame Khan.

The song perfectly blends traditional and modern music and showcases the richness of Rajasthani folk music.

The song ‘Halla Bol’ captures the team’s unyielding spirit and their drive to win, and it features a mix of Rajasthani, Hindi, and English lyrics. It features a blend of powerhouse vocalists, including Trivedi, Mame Khan, and Sharvi Yadav.

Talking about the new anthem, Amit Trivedi said, “As a musician, it’s always exciting to create something new and different, and the new anthem song for Rajasthan Royals allowed me to do just that”.

“I wanted to infuse the song with a mix of traditional and modern music, along with Rajasthani,...

Bollywood actress Ananya Panday, who is known for films like ‘Student of the Year 2’, ‘Gehraiyaan’ and ‘Liger’, recently completed filming for her upcoming untitled thriller movie. The film has been directed by acclaimed filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane of ‘Sacred Games’, ‘Udaan’ and ‘Lootera’ fame.

Motwane said that he is a fan and a friend of the actress as the two wrapped up the film produced by Nikhil Dwivedi.

Ananya took to social media to share the news with her fans and followers.

She posted a picture and expressed her gratitude for the opportunity.

Ananya said: “And that’s a wrap! @motwayne I can never thank you enough but I hope I made you and continue to make you happy and proud and to every single member of this team who has given everything they have to this magical film — I love you guys and I can’t wait for the world to see it.

Mumbai, Feb 1 (Ians) Bollywood actress Ananya Panday is set to headline a cyber-thriller film. The yet-to-be-titled film is being directed by filmmaker Vikramaditya Motwane, who is known for films like ‘Lootera’, ‘Udaan’, ‘Bhavesh Joshi Superhero’, and ‘Ak vs. Ak’.

Talking about the film, Ananya said, “When Vikramaditya Motwane approached me with this story, I just knew I had to be part of it. As a filmmaker, he has been on my wish list for as long as I can remember and I feel really lucky to be working with him this early in my career.”

Vikramaditya Motwane, who is at the helm of affairs for the film, said, “This is a thriller with modern-day appeal and very relevant to our times. It’s going to be really interesting to see Ananya Panday in this role since it’s something she hasn’t attempted before.”

The film, which recently went on the floors,...

Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, who is known for his performances in films like ‘Black Friday’, ‘Dev D’ and ‘Lootera’, will soon be seen playing a nuclear physicist in the upcoming sci-drama series ‘Rocket Boys’. The series, which also stars Jim Sarbh and Ishwak Singh, marks Bhattacharya’s first brush with the genre. Talking about his role, Dibyendu […]...

Indian filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, a regular at Cannes, is currently in post-production on his next feature “Dobaaraa,” a Hindi-language adaptation of Oriol Paulo’s 2018 Spanish-language film “Mirage.”

Kashyap had read the script of “Mirage” before the film was made and was taken by it. This is the first time Kashyap has done a remake. “It is a nice, fascinating idea for me to delve into, I can’t come up with an idea like that,” Kashyap told Variety. “So I said, why not step outside my secure zone and attempt something.”

In “Mirage,” a 12-year-old boy witnesses a death during a thunderstorm and is killed himself. Twenty-five years later the woman who moves into the same apartment is connected to the boy through a television set during a similar storm and has the opportunity to save his life.

The film is headlined by Taapsee Pannu, one of India’s top actors,...

CinemaThe poster of ‘Mumbaikar’ was released on Saturday on the occasion of lead actor Vikrant Massey’s birthday. Tnm StaffTwitter/Vikrant MasseyActor Vikrant Massey, who turned 34 on Saturday, unveiled the first-look poster of his upcoming movie Mumbaikar on the occasion of his birthday. The Hindi action thriller also stars popular Tamil actor Vijay Sethupathi, Tanya Maniktala, Sanjay Mishra, Ranvir Shorey and Sachin Khedekar in pivotal roles. Sharing the poster on social media, Vikrant wrote, “This birthday is doubly special for me. Thank you for all your heartfelt wishes and love. I’m glad to share with you all, the first look of my next film – #Mumbaikar. Gratitude.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vikrant Massey (@vikrantmassey) Mumbaikar marks the Bollywood debut of Vijay Sethupathi, who is fondly known as ‘Makkal Selvan’ in Tamil Nadu. The film is directed, written, edited as well as produced by Santosh Sivan.

Actress Sonakhi Sinha on Friday shared a sizzling throwback picture from her Maldivian vacation. Sonakshi posted a picture in black swimwear. She is seen standing in the pool having breakfast, against the backdrop the ocean.

"Take me back," Sonakshi captioned the image, which currently has over 102K likes. 

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Sonakshi recently announced her next project. The actress will be seen in Bulbul Tarang, which will have an Ott release.

The film has been directed by Shree Narayan Singh and is said to be inspired by a true story. The film also features Raj Babbar and Tahir Raj Bhasin. 

Meanwhile, Sonakshi, who is known for her role in the Dabangg series, Lootera, Akira and Mission Mangal, is gearing up her next release Bhuj: The Pride Of India. Besides Sonakshi, the film will also feature Ajay Devgn, Sanjay Dutt, Sharad Kelkar,...

Ekta Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap, who have earlier jointly-produced films namely, Udta Punjab and Lootera, have reunited for their new project, titled Dobaaraa. The movie stars Taapsee Pannu in the lead role and Anurag Kashyap will be directing the new age thriller! The makers today released an intriguing teaser featuring both Taapsee and Anurag, giving us a glimpse of their upcoming film.

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Interestingly, Dobaaraa will be produced by Cult Movies - a new division under Ekta Kapoor's Balaji Telefilms along with Sunir Kheterpal's Athena and Gaurav Bose's The Vermillion World Production.

With Cult Movies, Ekta intends to back unconventional, avant garde content. The powerhouse producer is committed in bringing clutter-breaking cinema, that will help redefine the movie viewing experience. The new division of Balaji Telefilms will collaborate with directors and writers who don't shy away from telling bold and ballsy stories.

Shilpa Rao and The Yellow Diary’s latest musical collaboration – ‘Roz Roz’ recently dropped. The track taps into modern day relationships and what it takes to keep the love alive. Released by Sony Music India, the song holds the secret to love that lasts, just in time for Valentine’s Day celebrations.

‘Roz Roz’ sets up the scene for the day of love. It emphasizes the importance of dialogue in healthy relationships in a world that is full of distractions and noise.

The music video of Roz Roz features Isha Talwar (of Mirzapur fame) and dancer-actor Arjun Menon performing a brilliant and moving contemporary dance sequence choreographed by Bhavna Pani. What Incredible dancing by the duo that really makes the video more!

Check out the fab video both in song and dance

The Yellow Diary jointly says, “After the lockdown, most of us have become aware of the importance of being open to conversations.

Mumbai, Dec 10 (Ians) Bollywood star Ranveer Singh completed a decade in films on Thursday, and he celebrated the moment by returning to his sacred chamber of dreams -- the cinema hall.

Ranveer walked into Bollywood in 2010 as a Delhi boy with his role of Bittoo Sharma in "Band Baaja Baaraat". He went on to win hearts of all and has been dubbed Bollywood 's ‘live wire', crafting a unique space with his choice of roles and unconventional style statements.

The actor took to Instagram to share a picture of himself posing with his arms wide open in the middle of an empty cinema hall. Due to the ongoing pandemic, the actor can be seen wearing a mask.

"To commemorate my 10 year milestone in the movies....it was only fitting that I return to the sacred chamber of dreams … it was marvellous," he captioned the post.

In the picture, Ranveer can be seen wearing a tracksuit,...

Mumbai, Nov 23 (Ians) Bollywood actress Yami Gautam is currently shooting for her forthcoming flick Bhoot Police in Himachal Pradesh. On Monday the actress teased fans by sharing a photograph of a bungalow located in Dalhousie where the film is being shot.

"Can you guess which film in the 90s was shot at this beautiful heritage home #BhootPolice," Yami posted on her verified Instagram account along with the photo of the bungalow.

Commenting on her post, many netizens correctly replied saying that Vidhu Vinod Chopra's 1994 Anil Kapoor-Manisha Koirala film "1942: A Love Story" was shot in the same bungalow.

The bungalow seems to be a favourite shooting destination for B-Town filmmakers, as actor Vikrant Massey also recalled shooting for the 2013 film "Lootera" in the house.

Commenting on Yami's post, Vikrant revealed: "I shot Lootera here."

Yami has been shooting in the mountains of Himachal for a while now.

Singer Shilpa Rao collaborates with composer-singer Amit Trivedi for a new track titled Raavan.

The song is sung by Shilpa and Trivedi, who has also composed and written the number.

"I was in a studio recording for 'Shaabaashiyaan' from 'Mission Mangal'. There was this track and Amit asked me, 'Can you just put down some idea whatever comes to you?' In one take, I just sang that part for the song 'Raavan'. It wasn't something that took a lot of time, it was a very spontaneous reaction of mine to the song and I think that's what worked," Shilpa said.

"Also, it is great to see such big artiste putting out music more in audio formats, precisely how music showed be consumed. No matter what happens and what the situation is, art always comes to the rescue and artistes are making most of the situation...

Mumbai, Sep 10 (Ians) Actress Sonakshi Sinha on Thursday completed a decade in Bollywood, and she says she is grateful for every film and every experience -- good or bad.

"10 years and counting… I can't believe it's been 10 whole years since i first appeared on the silver screen. I remember being so unsure if this is really what i even wanted to do... but you know what erased all that doubt? The love I received from all of You," Sonakshi wrote on Instagram.

"Your love encouraged me, your criticism pushed me to do better. My hard work sustained me, and my respect for my work nudged me forward. My enthusiasm on set aided me, my hunger to learn propelled me. Here I am, 10 years down the line, so grateful for every film, every experience - good or bad, every person i have ever worked with! Thank you! Thank you to this industry,...

Some new shoot news! The sports drama “Rashmi Rocket” starring the fierce Taapsee Pannu commences shoot this November.

Beginning in the salt pans of Kutch, Rashmi Rocket is about a young girl from a village, blessed with a gift – Speed. She’s an incredibly fast runner. The village fondly knows her as “Rocket”. When she gets a chance to showcase her talent professionally, she excels but also realizes that the race to the finish line is peppered with many hurdles, and what seems like an athletic contest turns into her personal battle for respect, honour, and even her very identity.

Rashmi Rocket is written by Nanda Periyasamy, Aniruddha Guha and Kanika Dhillon. The film will be helmed by Akarsh Khurana who directed Karwaan.

“We were all set to shoot when the pandemic struck. I’m glad that we’re resuming soon. The team and I have been waiting eagerly to set off on this journey.

Sports drama “Rashmi Rocket” starring the fierce Taapsee Pannu commences shoot this November.

Beginning in the salt pans of Kutch, Rashmi Rocket is about a young girl from a village, blessed with a gift - Speed. She's an incredibly fast runner. The village fondly knows her as “Rocket”. When she gets a chance to showcase her talent professionally, she excels but also realizes that the race to the finish line is peppered with many hurdles, and what seems like an athletic contest turns into her personal battle for respect, honour, and even her very identity.

Also read: Happy Birthday: Taapsee Pannu’s Powerful Dialogues from her movies

Rashmi Rocket is written by Nanda Periyasamy, Aniruddha Guha and Kanika Dhillon. The film will be helmed by Akarsh Khurana who directed Karwaan.

“We were all set to shoot when the pandemic struck. I’m glad that we’re resuming soon. The team...

Los Angeles-based entities Legendary Global and Library Pictures have joined forces to co-finance and produce two seasons of an untitled, Hindi-language series Vikramaditya Motwane.

The pair did not reveal either a title or a log-line for the series. They described it only as a Hindi-language Ya dark comedy-drama series to be sold in India.

The series will be executive produced, written and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. Abhay Koranne, who co-created the series with Motwane, will also serve as a writer. Motwane will also provide production services through his production company Andolan. He is represented by Creative Artists Agency.

Motwane is known for his raw cutting edge films. His first, “Udaan” appeared in Un Certain Regard category at Cannes in 2010, and earned him the best director and best film awards at India’s Screen Awards that year. He has since made “Lootera” and “Trapped,” which premiered at the 2016 Mumbai Film Festival.

Exclusive: In yet another sign of India’s growing appeal for the world’s content financiers, Chris Albrecht and Legendary’s TV venture Legendary Global is teaming with Library Pictures International to co-finance and produce two seasons of a Hindi-language series from Vikramaditya Motwane, creator of Netflix’s first Indian original Sacred Games.

The Ya dark comedy-drama will be executive produced, written and directed by former Phantom Films filmmaker Motwane, who is also known for directing Bollywood movies Trapped, Lootera and Udaan, which debuted at Cannes.

Motwane is considered one of India’s leading director-producers. After the second season of Netflix’s Sacred Games he partnered with Blumhouse to produce Ghoul, the three-part horror series which became the streamer’s second Indian original.

Abhay Koranne, who co-created the Ya series with Motwane, will also serve as a writer. The logline is being kept under wraps.

The deal is expected to...

Sonakshi Sinha understands that the fate of a film is not in one's hands and audience is the final judge, but that doesn't deter her from getting nervous before the release of a new project.

"Every film has its own journey in your life, and holds importance. I do get nervous before a release, like anyone," Sonakshi told Ians when asked if she has the same amount of anxiety almost a decade later, as she had when her first film released.

Also Read:?Salman Khan and Sonakshi Sinha's Dabangg 3 naughty song out

"I learned quite early in my career to not take it too seriously, since the fate of a film is not in your hands. You do your best and give your 100 per cent and rest is up to the audience eventually," she added.

Sonakshi, daughter of actor-turned-politician Shatrughan Sinha and Poonam Sinha, entered Bollywood with Salman Khan's "Dabangg...

He rose to fame with his stint in the TV show "Balika Vadhu" and has grabbed eyeballs with his roles in films such as "Dil Dhadakne Do" and "Lipstick Under My Burkha", and the web series "Mirzapur". Actor Vikrant Massey makes no bones about nepotism playing spoilsport but dismisses such traits as "minor road bumps".

Vikrant, who comes from a non- filmy background, has previously openly said that nepotism does exist in Bollywood. Has it ever played spoilsport for him?

"Yes, in certain cases. At the same time, I have also maintained that fair opportunities also exist. So in case of things like nepotism, I take these as minor road bumps. They are bound to happen on a smooth and straight highway. One is bound to encounter a few hiccups, which is fine. It is all part of a longer journey," Vikrant told a publication.

The 32-year-old actor made his...

It's been nine-years in the industry for actress Sonakshi Sinha, who says she does not know where the time flew because it "feels like just yesterday".

Sonakshi made her debut in the 2010 film "Dabangg", where she was paired opposite superstar Salman Khan.

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The 32-year-old actress took to her Instagram stories and penned down a heart warming note on her journey.

"Nine years back, 10th September 2010, was the day 'Dabangg' released which means it was the day I started this amazing journey of being an actor and being able to entertain you all. Honestly, I don't even know where all this time flew because it feels like just yesterday," she wrote.

Sonakshi, daughter of actor and politician Shatrughan Sinha, has also starred in films such as "Rowdy Rathore", "Son of Sardaar", "Dabangg 2", "Holiday: A Soldier Is...

The queen of content has mastered the art of producing content for the masses to consume and how! From films, digital space and television, the leading producer have transformed the spaces for the audience to get the best of content. Being a pioneer in mass content creation the director-producer comes across trolls, as every other celebrity does, but as graceful as ever, Ekta Kapoor puts her view across in her latest tweet.?

She writes, ?For all the mass tv I make and get trolled for... i also in other news back one radical film a year! Not arty butRADICAL!u either hate it or love it!be it lsd lipstick lootera shor In d city or now #JudgementalHaiKya? The content queen proves how she remains unstirred despite everything people troll her for.?

Ekta Kapoor is the name one reckons with which is also synonymous with some iconic films like Lootera,...

Undoubtedly, the busiest actress of this season and this year, Sonakshi Sinha has proved that she?s a power-performer by being in four major films in 2019 itself! Just yesterday, Baat Toh Karo trailer of Khandaani Shafakhana was launched and Sonakshi Sinha was completely in her fun-element during the press conference. In a conversation, Sonakshi was asked that if she was surprised when the makers of the film approached her with this concept.?

Sonakshi replied saying, ?Yes I was completely surprised at first when I heard that this film is being made which based on such a topic and I was like, ?Yeh mere pass kyun aa rahe hain ye film le ke?? (laughs) It was because I have deliberately kept myself away from such films. But then I read the script and all my doubts were cleared and I just wanted to work on this film.?

After this, she was...

Actress Sonakshi Sinha is currently gearing up for her upcoming film?Khandaani Shafakhana. Directed by Shilpi Dasgupta, Khandaani Shafakhana depicts the journey of a young girl who inherits her dead uncle's sex clinic in Punjab.,

The actress says she decided to do this film because it's a relevant subject and did not want anyone to shy away from talking about sex.

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"I decided to do this film because it's a very relevant and important subject that should be discussed. I don't want anyone, woman or man, to shy away from talking about this topic. I hope my doing this film, will give them the courage to talk about sexual issues openly. I am sure this movie will get people thinking... and talking. 'Baat toh karo'," Sonakshi said in a statement.

The film's director Shilpi Dasgupta feels that much of...

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap on Thursday announced that he is starting a new company and working on a new film.

"New company, new film, new beginnings," Kashyap tweeted on Thursday, without elaborating any further.

Kashyap was one of the partners of the creative quartet Phantom Films along with Vikramaditya Motwane, Madhu Mantena and Vikas Bahl. The production company was dissolved last year after seven years of partnership.

Founded in 2011, Phantom Films produced films like Queen,?Masaan, Lootera?and Udta Punjab.

Kashyap recently became a mentor video-on-demand platform myNK to help curate and oversee content. It brings international arthouse films to Indian audiences.

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Vikramaditya Motwane leaves behind the coming-of-age theme of “Udaan” and the Bollywood romance of “Lootera”, and presents a thriller set as a stage play in “Trapped”, which premiered in India receiving a standing ovation.

“Trapped“ screened at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles

Shauraya is devastated to learn that the woman he loves, Noorie, is to participate in an arranged marriage. In his despair, he asks her to elope, but she points out that they do not even have a place to live, since Shaurya is currently living in a hostel. He promises her that he will find a solution, and he starts visiting real estate agents, only to find out that he cannot afford even the cheapest one. However, a total stranger comes to him and suggests that he can find him a place to live, in an abandoned apartment complex. Shaurya, having no alternate, takes upon his offer,...

Ranveer Singh is one of the most rooted actors in B-town. His previous films have been super-duper hit and shattered box-office records. Ranveer is one actor who has done variety of roles and stole our heart with his acting. His last film Simmba was a huge success and garnered good numbers.

Name a thing Ranveer hasn?t done and with Gully Boy this super talented lad has rapped and how. The songs are being hummed and grooved by millennial.

In conversation with Ranveer Singh he spoke about his film Gully Boy, the music and what intrigued him to rap. Apart from that Ranveer also shared his happiness on what it is to be married!

Excerpts from the interview

Did you expect such a response for Gully Boy?s music?

I am so overwhelmed and it has exceeded my expectations. I understand it?s not typical music but it was a huge thing.

Bollywood hasn’t had a very good run when it comes to superhero movies. While the “Krrish” trilogy and “Ra.One” were commercially successful chiefly because of their star power, they were generally disliked by viewers and critics alike and films like “Alag”, “Drona” or “A Flying Jatt” barely registered with the audience. Director Vikramaditya Motwane, whose films are usually known to be gritty and realistic, is surprisingly the latest to try and bring us a superhero film unlike any we’ve seen so far.

Bhavesh Joshi and Siku aka Sikander Khanna are two friends who, inspired and reinvigorated by the 2011 Anti-Corruption Movement in the country, start a YouTube channel called Insaaf TV, showcasing themselves carrying out vigilante actions against people committing minor offences like cutting trees, peeing in public or drivers driving down the wrong side of a one-way street. When the Anti-Corruption Movement fizzles out, Siku gets disillusioned by...

Director Vikramaditya Motwane is one of Hindi cinema's brightest talents who has had critics in the palm of his hand over the last several years with films like Udaan, Lootera, and Trapped. Motwane returns with an unexpected project in Bhavesh Joshi Superhero this May. It's a bit of a surprise from Motwane, whose previous films have leaned more toward the dramatic side of the cinematic spectrum, however, his last film, Trapped, was more of a fantastical take on Cast Away in an abandoned skyscraper and was a hit at several genre film festivals last year. In Bhavesh Joshi Superhero, Motwane goes full-tilt as an action director with relative newcomer Harshvardhan Kapoor in the title role as a vigilante superhero in a very conspicuous Led lit...

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Back in 2010, Aditya Chopra launched a new and unknown face in the form of Ranveer Singh with the film Band Baaja Baaraat. Now years on Ranveer has quite literally achieved the pinnacle of success. Be it for his on screen characterizations in films like Lootera, Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram Leela, Gunday, Dil Dhadkne Do,Read More

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Ever since Hindi film music fans heard the first notes of Dev. D, they have loved the amazing and incredibly cool music of composer Amit Trivedi. Trivedi has created some of the greatest songs in the modern age of soundtracks, including tracks on Aamir, Wake Up Sid, Aisha, I Am, Kai Po Che, Lootera, Queen, Udta Punjab, Dear Zindagi, and Secret Superstar to name just a few. He always brings a new sound, a different flavor or interesting vibe full of sound and feeling. His songs enhance the movies and our playlists. His albums always receive rave reviews and his songs are on many lists of the best of Bollywood.

For his newest film, he has taken on the sound of the story and world of Pad Man. Directed by R. Balki and starring Akshay Kumar, Radhika Apte and Sonam Kapoor, the film is a fictionalized account of Padmashri Arunachalam Muruganatham,...

It is known that Ranveer Singh shares a good camaraderie with pretty much everyone in the industry. The actor shares a great rapport with his Lootera co-star Sonakshi Sinha. Ever since their lovely performances in Vikramaditya Motwane’s film, Lootera, the fans have eagerly wanted them to reunite in a film. Every time they meet, itRead More

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Here some exciting new film news! Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, this is a vigilante drama set in Mumbai and stars Harshvardhan Kapoor in the lead.

Set to hit the big screen on 25th May 2018, the yet to be titled film is the story of one young man’s quest for revenge, and the discovery that he’s destined for much bigger things.

Promising some intense action and well-crafted hand combat fights, which have been designed by an international crew, this new project will be shot at some never before seen locations in and around Mumbai. It has music by Amit Trivedi and lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya, who have worked with Motwane on his earlier films Lootera and Udaan.

Motwane’s last release, Trapped, won huge acclaim and a good box office run apart from starting Rajkummar Rao’s dream run this year.

Motwane, who has been busy with shooting Netflix...

The 2013 film had music by Amit Trivedi, lyrics by Amitabh Bhattacharya and some beautiful songs like Ankahee, Sawaar Loon and Manmarziyan. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, Lootera starred Ranveer Singh and Sonakshi Sinha...