Mumbai, June 7 (Ians) Actor Eijaz Khan, who is receiving a lot of positive response for his work in the recently released streaming series ‘City of Dreams’, has shared that he would want to know the backstory of his character Wasim Khan if the series progresses into its fourth season.
Talking about his character, Eijaz Khan said: “I am so glad and thankful to the audience for the love they have given Wasim Khan and I am not surprised as the character and the dialogues are extremely well written. If season 4 was to be made and there had to be an audience I would like to know Wasim Khan’s backstory with Ameya Rao Gaikwad, Jagdish Gurav and Jiten Kaka and other characters.”
The series also stars Atul Kulkarni, Priya Bapat, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Sushant Singh and Rannvijay Singha.
The actor further mentioned: “It would be a great spin-off if Nagesh dwells...
Talking about his character, Eijaz Khan said: “I am so glad and thankful to the audience for the love they have given Wasim Khan and I am not surprised as the character and the dialogues are extremely well written. If season 4 was to be made and there had to be an audience I would like to know Wasim Khan’s backstory with Ameya Rao Gaikwad, Jagdish Gurav and Jiten Kaka and other characters.”
The series also stars Atul Kulkarni, Priya Bapat, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Sushant Singh and Rannvijay Singha.
The actor further mentioned: “It would be a great spin-off if Nagesh dwells...
- 6/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, May 26 (Ians) Actress Priya Bapat, who can be seen in the third season of the streaming show ‘City of Dreams’ released on Friday, has lavished praise on the director of the show, Nagesh Kukunoor, saying that working with him has left an impact on her as an actress.
Elaborating on the same, the actress told Ians: “I definitely believe that Nagesh sir has a great impact on me as an actor. Working with him is the best thing that has happened to me in my entire career. It is a process of rediscovering yourself. He makes you explore new facets of your own craft and personality. He will help you unlearn things that you’ve been doing for a while but adds no additional value to what you are performing I learned how to approach the character. In this season, there were scenes that start on a note and end somewhere unexpected.
Elaborating on the same, the actress told Ians: “I definitely believe that Nagesh sir has a great impact on me as an actor. Working with him is the best thing that has happened to me in my entire career. It is a process of rediscovering yourself. He makes you explore new facets of your own craft and personality. He will help you unlearn things that you’ve been doing for a while but adds no additional value to what you are performing I learned how to approach the character. In this season, there were scenes that start on a note and end somewhere unexpected.
- 5/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Hunger for power, betrayal and ascension to one throne – the most influential and powerful Gaikwad’s are back with the third season of Hotstar Specials’ ‘City of Dreams’. Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Kukunoor Movies and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. Starring the versatile actors Atul Kulkarni, Priya Bapat, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Sushant Singh, Eijaz Khan, Rannvijay Singha and many others in pivotal roles.
Versatile actor Sachin Pilgaonkar has the ability to sink into the skin of any character and make it his own. He has been widely loved and appreciated for his role of Jagdish Gurav in City of Dreams.
The third season will bring a new dimension to his character graph and unfold his intentions, leaving us wanting to know what’s going to happen next!
Talking about his character this season, Sachin Pilgaonkar said, “In the first season, my character was introduced as a very goody-goody character...
Versatile actor Sachin Pilgaonkar has the ability to sink into the skin of any character and make it his own. He has been widely loved and appreciated for his role of Jagdish Gurav in City of Dreams.
The third season will bring a new dimension to his character graph and unfold his intentions, leaving us wanting to know what’s going to happen next!
Talking about his character this season, Sachin Pilgaonkar said, “In the first season, my character was introduced as a very goody-goody character...
- 5/25/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Hunger for power, betrayal and ascension to one throne – the most influential and powerful Gaikwad’s are back with the third season of Hotstar Specials’ City of Dreams. Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Kukunoor Movies and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. Starring the versatile actors Atul Kulkarni, Priya Bapat, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Sushant Singh, Eijaz Khan, Rannvijay Singha and many others in pivotal roles, the series will stream 26th May onwards, only on Disney+ Hotstar.
While the cast of City of dreams has managed to grip us with their impeccable performance in the first two seasons, season 3 will introduce Rannvijay Singha as Adarsh in a role like never before. Geared to face the Gaikwad’s, he is set to leave the audiences at the edge of their seats.
Opening up about his character, Rannvijay Singha said, “This was a really interesting character, something that I’ve never played before. He...
While the cast of City of dreams has managed to grip us with their impeccable performance in the first two seasons, season 3 will introduce Rannvijay Singha as Adarsh in a role like never before. Geared to face the Gaikwad’s, he is set to leave the audiences at the edge of their seats.
Opening up about his character, Rannvijay Singha said, “This was a really interesting character, something that I’ve never played before. He...
- 5/23/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Atul Kulkarni, who will be seen sharing the screen with Sachin Pilgaonkar in the upcoming season of the streaming show ‘City of Dreams’, has revealed that off-camera, the two are great friends unlike the equation that their characters share in the show.
Their bond is what helped them enjoy each moment of this game of political chess.
Taking about the same, Atul said: “Sachin Pilgaonkar and I are really good friends unlike our characters on-screen. We have known each other for a long time now. Of course, he is a legendary actor and a senior to all of us in the industry. I still remember the days we spent together when I had the opportunity to travel with him to South Africa. The way he told us stories from his childhood and his early days in the industry.”
The show also stars Priya Bapat, Sushant Singh, Eijaz Khan and Rannvijay Singha.
Their bond is what helped them enjoy each moment of this game of political chess.
Taking about the same, Atul said: “Sachin Pilgaonkar and I are really good friends unlike our characters on-screen. We have known each other for a long time now. Of course, he is a legendary actor and a senior to all of us in the industry. I still remember the days we spent together when I had the opportunity to travel with him to South Africa. The way he told us stories from his childhood and his early days in the industry.”
The show also stars Priya Bapat, Sushant Singh, Eijaz Khan and Rannvijay Singha.
- 5/18/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, May 16 (Ians) Actress Priya Bapat, who is gearing up for the new season of ‘City of Dreams’, has shared how director Nagesh Kuknoor influenced the actress in her, and impacted her choices.
Talking about their bond, Priya Bapat said, “I believe 100 per cent that Nagesh Kuknoor has had a great impact on me as an actor. Working with him was the best thing that has ever happened to me in my entire career. I believe that working with Nagesh Kukunoor Sir is actually rediscovering yourself as an actor, because he really makes you understand and discover new things in yourself that probably exist and are there in you but you have never seen them.”
She added, “You don’t look at yourself as an actor in those ways, so he will help you rediscover and unlearn a couple of things. I think those were the best things I learnt from Nagesh sir.
Talking about their bond, Priya Bapat said, “I believe 100 per cent that Nagesh Kuknoor has had a great impact on me as an actor. Working with him was the best thing that has ever happened to me in my entire career. I believe that working with Nagesh Kukunoor Sir is actually rediscovering yourself as an actor, because he really makes you understand and discover new things in yourself that probably exist and are there in you but you have never seen them.”
She added, “You don’t look at yourself as an actor in those ways, so he will help you rediscover and unlearn a couple of things. I think those were the best things I learnt from Nagesh sir.
- 5/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, May 15 (Ians) Actor Eijaz Khan, who is gearing up for the third season of the streaming show ‘City of Dreams’, revealed that he injured himself during the shoot of the third season. The magnitude of the injury was such that he could barely walk, and the opening scene has him limping into the frame.
But, the actor, who plays Wasim Khan, stayed true to his character and braved every bullet, just to deliver his role to perfection.
Talking about his injury, Eijaz Khan said: “In season 3, unfortunately I broke two meta tassels in my right foot. You will see my limping in the introduction scene as well. I couldn’t walk. The shoe size of my right foot would be one size bigger than my left foot because my leg was swollen. I had just undergone surgery and I couldn’t walk properly or run at all. But sir...
But, the actor, who plays Wasim Khan, stayed true to his character and braved every bullet, just to deliver his role to perfection.
Talking about his injury, Eijaz Khan said: “In season 3, unfortunately I broke two meta tassels in my right foot. You will see my limping in the introduction scene as well. I couldn’t walk. The shoe size of my right foot would be one size bigger than my left foot because my leg was swollen. I had just undergone surgery and I couldn’t walk properly or run at all. But sir...
- 5/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Hunger for power, betrayal and ascension to one throne – the most influential and powerful Gaikwad’s are back with the third season of Hotstar Specials’ City of Dreams. Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Kukunoor Movies and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. Starring the versatiles Atul Kulkarni, Priya Bapat, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Sushant Singh, Eijaz Khan, Rannvijay Singha and many others in pivotal roles, the series will stream soon on Disney+ Hotstar.
Politics may or may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but slipping into a character, regardless of their personal opinions, is truly an art not many actors possess. It’s hard to wrap your head around the fact that Priya Bapat isn’t a politics enthusiast, considering the mind-blowing performance she delivered as Poornima Gaikwad in City of Dreams Season 3.
When asked about politics, here’s what Priya Bapat had to say, “I like to run away from politics.
Politics may or may not be everyone’s cup of tea, but slipping into a character, regardless of their personal opinions, is truly an art not many actors possess. It’s hard to wrap your head around the fact that Priya Bapat isn’t a politics enthusiast, considering the mind-blowing performance she delivered as Poornima Gaikwad in City of Dreams Season 3.
When asked about politics, here’s what Priya Bapat had to say, “I like to run away from politics.
- 5/12/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Power, politics, betrayals and more- the most influential and powerful Gaikwads are back. Disney+ Hotstar today announced the trailer of Hotstar Specials’ City Of Dreams Season 3. Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Kukunoor Movies and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. Starring the versatile Atul Kulkarni, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Priya Bapat, Eijaz Khan, Sushant Singh, Rannvijay Singha, and many others in pivotal roles, releasing on May 26, 2023 on Disney+ Hotstar.
Bolder, stronger, fierce on the outside but shattered on the inside, will the Gaikwads fight all that comes their way and continue to sustain their place of authority in this gamble of politics? This season, step into the murky world of politics as Ameya Gaikwad (Atul Kulkarni) and Poornima Gaikwad (Priya Bapat) come together to protect their legacy from their rivals and external forces.
Talking about the show, Atul Kulkarni said, “City Of Dreams Season 3 delves deep into the web of politics, the...
Bolder, stronger, fierce on the outside but shattered on the inside, will the Gaikwads fight all that comes their way and continue to sustain their place of authority in this gamble of politics? This season, step into the murky world of politics as Ameya Gaikwad (Atul Kulkarni) and Poornima Gaikwad (Priya Bapat) come together to protect their legacy from their rivals and external forces.
Talking about the show, Atul Kulkarni said, “City Of Dreams Season 3 delves deep into the web of politics, the...
- 5/11/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Hunger for power, betrayal and ascension to one throne – the most influential and powerful Gaikwad’s are back with the third season of Hotstar Specials’ City of Dreams. Produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Kukunoor Movies and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor.
Starring the versatile Atul Kulkarni, Priya Bapat, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Sushant Singh, Eijaz Khan, Rannvijay Singha and many others in pivotal roles, the series will stream soon on Disney+ Hotstar.
A fantastic on-set camaraderie translates into stellar performances on screen! Versatile actor Atul Kulkarni who essays the strong role of Ameya Rao Gaikwad in popular political drama, City Of Dreams, spills the beans on working with Director Nagesh Kukunoor and actor Priya Bapat.
Talking about season 3, Atul Kulkarni said, “I always enjoy working with Nagesh. He is a complete actor’s director. He guides you through the scene and it is a pleasure to work the scene out with him.
Starring the versatile Atul Kulkarni, Priya Bapat, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Sushant Singh, Eijaz Khan, Rannvijay Singha and many others in pivotal roles, the series will stream soon on Disney+ Hotstar.
A fantastic on-set camaraderie translates into stellar performances on screen! Versatile actor Atul Kulkarni who essays the strong role of Ameya Rao Gaikwad in popular political drama, City Of Dreams, spills the beans on working with Director Nagesh Kukunoor and actor Priya Bapat.
Talking about season 3, Atul Kulkarni said, “I always enjoy working with Nagesh. He is a complete actor’s director. He guides you through the scene and it is a pleasure to work the scene out with him.
- 5/10/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Global humanitarian organization Unicef is given the spotlight this year at the International Film Festival of India (Iffi).
The festival is carrying a package of six films that reflect on children and factors impacting childhood. Alongside Nadine Labacki’s Oscar-nominated “Capernaum,” five of the six hail from Iffi host country India with the selection spaning works from the past seven years
They include Nagesh Kukunoor’s Hindi language “Dhanak” (aka “Rainbow”) from 2015; Akashadiyta Lama’s Nagamese film “Nani Teri Morni”; Amol Gole’s Marathi-language film “Sumi”; 2021 Bengali film “Dostojee” (aka “Two Friends”) by Prasun Chatterjee; and Swaroopraj Medara’s Hindi-language film “Udd Jaa Nanhe Dil.”
“Nfdc’s collaboration with Unicef at Iffi carries forward our legacy of highlighting relevant issues concerning civil society,” said Ravinder Bhakar, MD of the National Film Development Corporation and Iffi director. “Through the six films that are being screened, we bring audience attention to children...
The festival is carrying a package of six films that reflect on children and factors impacting childhood. Alongside Nadine Labacki’s Oscar-nominated “Capernaum,” five of the six hail from Iffi host country India with the selection spaning works from the past seven years
They include Nagesh Kukunoor’s Hindi language “Dhanak” (aka “Rainbow”) from 2015; Akashadiyta Lama’s Nagamese film “Nani Teri Morni”; Amol Gole’s Marathi-language film “Sumi”; 2021 Bengali film “Dostojee” (aka “Two Friends”) by Prasun Chatterjee; and Swaroopraj Medara’s Hindi-language film “Udd Jaa Nanhe Dil.”
“Nfdc’s collaboration with Unicef at Iffi carries forward our legacy of highlighting relevant issues concerning civil society,” said Ravinder Bhakar, MD of the National Film Development Corporation and Iffi director. “Through the six films that are being screened, we bring audience attention to children...
- 11/26/2022
- by Udita Jhunjhunwala
- Variety Film + TV
Eddie Redmayne To Be Honored With Zurich’s Golden Eye
British actor Eddie Redmayne will be feted with the Zurich Film Festival’s Golden Eye Award for his career achievements at its upcoming edition running from September 22 to October 2. The actor will receive the honor ahead of the European premiere of Tobias Lindholm’s serial killer thriller The Good Nurse on September 25.
Citing Oscar-winning Redmayne’s diverse credits including Fantastic Beasts, Trial Of The Chicago 7 and Theory Of Everything, Zff artistic director Christian Jungen described the actor as one of “contemporary cinema’s most versatile actors” adding, “he furnishes his characters with a rare human depth and captivates us with his extraordinary powers of expression.”
Redmayne was previously at Zurich in 2007 in the that’s opening film Savage Grace, in which he co-starred opposite Julianne Moore. He will also participate in a Zurich Masters session during this trip to the Swiss festival.
British actor Eddie Redmayne will be feted with the Zurich Film Festival’s Golden Eye Award for his career achievements at its upcoming edition running from September 22 to October 2. The actor will receive the honor ahead of the European premiere of Tobias Lindholm’s serial killer thriller The Good Nurse on September 25.
Citing Oscar-winning Redmayne’s diverse credits including Fantastic Beasts, Trial Of The Chicago 7 and Theory Of Everything, Zff artistic director Christian Jungen described the actor as one of “contemporary cinema’s most versatile actors” adding, “he furnishes his characters with a rare human depth and captivates us with his extraordinary powers of expression.”
Redmayne was previously at Zurich in 2007 in the that’s opening film Savage Grace, in which he co-starred opposite Julianne Moore. He will also participate in a Zurich Masters session during this trip to the Swiss festival.
- 9/6/2022
- by Melanie Goodfellow, Jesse Whittock and Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Online Concert Record
A weekend concert by Hong Kong acting and singing superstar Andy Lau Tak-wah attracted a record-breaking 350 million viewers on Douyin, the mainland Chinese sister company of TikTok. The concert ran for two hours and attracted 100 million viewers in the first 30 minutes, with tens of millions more joining by the end. The figures beat Lau’s own previous record on the platform, which he set in July last year at a concert to celebrate his 40 years in the business. The South China Morning Post said the record numbers were swelled by a recent wave of nostalgia for Canto-pop or Cantonese-language contemporary music, though the paper also noted that Lau also performed a couple of Mandarin-language classics.
Arrested Executives
Tokyo prosecutors Tuesday arrested two executives of publisher and film production giant Kadokawa on suspicion of funneling bribes totaling to Takahashi Haruyuki, the former director of the Organizing Committee for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
A weekend concert by Hong Kong acting and singing superstar Andy Lau Tak-wah attracted a record-breaking 350 million viewers on Douyin, the mainland Chinese sister company of TikTok. The concert ran for two hours and attracted 100 million viewers in the first 30 minutes, with tens of millions more joining by the end. The figures beat Lau’s own previous record on the platform, which he set in July last year at a concert to celebrate his 40 years in the business. The South China Morning Post said the record numbers were swelled by a recent wave of nostalgia for Canto-pop or Cantonese-language contemporary music, though the paper also noted that Lau also performed a couple of Mandarin-language classics.
Arrested Executives
Tokyo prosecutors Tuesday arrested two executives of publisher and film production giant Kadokawa on suspicion of funneling bribes totaling to Takahashi Haruyuki, the former director of the Organizing Committee for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
- 9/6/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
ReviewLike most Indian anthologies, ‘Modern Love Hyderabad’ is a mixed bag. It has some enjoyable films and some duds, and our wait for a truly satisfying and edgy Indian anthology continues.Sowmya RajendranYouTube screengrabNagesh Kukunoor already made a modern love story way back in 1998. Hyderabad Blues was one of those little indie films that became a big marker for people like me, who grew up in the ‘80s and ‘90s. Breaking away from mainstream cinema with its superman heroes and damsel-in-distress heroines, Hyderabad Blues spoke for a generation that had to reconcile with the strong pull of local cultural links in a globalised world. Modern Love Hyderabad, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, is produced by Elahe Hiptoola and Nagesh Kukunoor, with the latter directing three of the six short films. Of these, My Unlikely Pandemic Partner — starring Revathy and Nithya Menen — is my favourite. Noori (Nithya) leaves her home when her mother,...
- 7/8/2022
- by LukeKoshi
- The News Minute
CinemaA slew of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films and web series are lined up for theatrical and Ott release.Tnm StaffFacebook and Twitter/ Sai Pallavi, ParthibanA number of movies and shows in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam are gearing up for release in July. While some have already released in theatres and are set to stream on over-the-top (Ott) platforms, several films are slated for release in cinemas later this month. Pan-Indian releases like Rocketry: The Nambi Effect, a biopic on former Isro scientist Nambi Narayanan, and Kichcha Sudeep’s Vikrant Rona; blockbuster movies with a star-studded cast such as Kamal Haasan’s Vikram, and Rana Daggubati and Sai Pallavi’s Virata Parvam, as well as Ott releases like Meme Boys and Modern Love: Hyderabad, a number of Ott and theatrical releases are in store for July, Tamil Vikram Written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, Vikram stars actors Kamal Haasan,...
- 7/5/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
At a mega-event on Thursday 28 April Amazon Prime Video doubled down on content investments in India and announced 41 new titles in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and English.
Amazon’s attractive line-up for the next two years includes some of the biggest names of Bollywood. For starters there is Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi coming together for Amazon in Raj-dk’s serial Farzi.
In Raj-dk’s Farzi (Hindi), a small-time artist(Shahid Kapoor) working out of his grandfather’s printing press has designed the ultimate con job , a crime uniquely suited to him , and gets pulled into the murky, high stakes world of all that it demands. A fiery, unorthodox task force officer (Vijay Sethupathi) has made it his mission to rid the country of the menace this poses in this fast-paced, edgy one-of-a-kind thriller. Raj-Dk’s Gulkanda Tales (Hindi) will star Pankaj Tripathy and Kunal Khemu.
Vidya Balan, will be...
Amazon’s attractive line-up for the next two years includes some of the biggest names of Bollywood. For starters there is Shahid Kapoor and Vijay Sethupathi coming together for Amazon in Raj-dk’s serial Farzi.
In Raj-dk’s Farzi (Hindi), a small-time artist(Shahid Kapoor) working out of his grandfather’s printing press has designed the ultimate con job , a crime uniquely suited to him , and gets pulled into the murky, high stakes world of all that it demands. A fiery, unorthodox task force officer (Vijay Sethupathi) has made it his mission to rid the country of the menace this poses in this fast-paced, edgy one-of-a-kind thriller. Raj-Dk’s Gulkanda Tales (Hindi) will star Pankaj Tripathy and Kunal Khemu.
Vidya Balan, will be...
- 4/29/2022
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Amazon Prime Video today announced the digital premiere of Telugu dramedy ‘Good Luck Sakhi’ starring Keerthy Suresh, Aadhi and Jagapathi Babu that was recently released in theaters. Written and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, the film will be available in Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil. ‘Good Luck Sakhi’ is a story about a happy-go-lucky girl Sakhi Pamar […]...
- 2/9/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Tollywood‘Good Luck Sakhi’, helmed by Nagesh Kukunoor, hit the big screens on January 28 this year. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeActor Keethy Suresh’s recently-released sports drama Good Luck Sakhi is set to stream on over-the-top (Ott) platform Amazon Prime Video from February 12. The film released in theatres on January 28. Written and directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, Good Luck Sakhi will be available to watch in Telugu, Malayalam and Tamil. Good Luck Sakhi is based on the story of a happy-go-lucky girl Sakhi Pamar (Keerthy Suresh), who hails from the Banjara tribe in the Rayalaseema region. Nicknamed ‘Bad Luck Sakhi’ by those around her, other residents of the village consider Sakhi’s presence as a bad omen. Her luck changes when a colonel (played by Jagapathi Babu) arrives in the village, hunting for a promising shooter whom he wishes to prep for the bigger stage. Sakhi has a gift for aiming targets that...
- 2/9/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Director Nagesh Kukunoor’s much-awaited Telugu film ‘Good Luck Sakhi’, featuring Keerthy Suresh and Aadhi in the lead roles, will finally hit screens on January 28 this year. Keerthy Suresh confirmed the release of her film on Twitter. She tweeted: “We are so excited for you guys to see ‘Good Luck Sakhi’ in theatres near you […]...
- 1/22/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Ankur Rathee, who we last saw in Nagesh Kukunoor’s City of Dreams has been receiving strong feedback for his most recent performance in Amazon Prime’s Inside Edge, Season 3. The young actor plays the role of Allen Menezes, a gay rights lawyer and activist in love with a cricketer (Akshay Oberoi) who is afraid of […]...
- 12/17/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
CinemaA slew of Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada films are lined up for theatrical release, while a couple will premiere on Ott platforms. Tnm StaffTwitter/ Mythri Movie Makers The production of several films had to be halted, and many movies had to forego a theatrical release in view of the first and second wave of the coronavirus pandemic. However, filmmakers and production houses have now been announcing dates for the theatrical release of much-awaited films – a couple will have a digital premiere on Over-the-top (Ott) platforms. The movies are lined up for release to mark the occasion of Christmas and New Year. We have put together a list of Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam films releasing in cinema theatres and Ott platforms this December. Telugu films Skylab: Starring actors Nithya Menen, Satya Dev and Rahul Ramakrishna in the lead, comedy-drama Skylab is set in 1979 Telangana. In the village of Bandalingampalli,...
- 12/3/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
TollywoodUpbeat track ‘Bad Luck Sakhi’ from Nagesh Kukunoor’s ‘Good Luck Sakhi’ was released on November 8.Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe first single, ‘Bad Luck Sakhi’, from actor Keerthy Suresh’s upcoming film Good Luck Sakhi, also starring actors Aadhi Pinisetty and Jagapathi Babu in pivotal roles, has been released. The song was released on November 8 and has been trending on YouTube in India. ‘Bad Luck Sakhi’, which is likely to be Keerthy Suresh’s introductory song, features her as Sakhi. As the title suggests, the visuals indicate how people consider her to be jinxed as chaos ensues in every place she visits. As she walks around the town, people point at her and sing ‘Bad Luck Sakhi’. The upbeat track is sung by Hari Priya, Sameera Bharadwaj and Mlr Karthikeyan, while it is set to tune by Devi Sri Prasad. Sharing the track with fans, Keerthy wrote: “I am pretty sure...
- 11/9/2021
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Tollywood Keerthy Suresh essays the titular role of Sakhi, a skillful shooter in the film.Tnm StaffThe makers of Keerthy Suresh starrer Good Luck Sakhi recently announced the release date along with a poster from the movie. Good Luck Sakhi is slated for theatrical release on June 3. The film marks director Nagesh Kukunoor’s debut movie in Tollywood. Prior to Good Luck Sakhi, he is known for his work in movies like Hyderabad Blues, Dor and Iqbal. Actor Keerthy Suresh took to Instagram to share the new poster and announce the release date of the film. “Here’s the announcement you’ve been waiting for! #GoodLuckSakhi is coming to theatres on June 3,” the 28-year-old actor’s post read. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Keerthy Suresh (@keerthysureshofficial) The sports drama film stars Keerthy Suresh, Aadhi Pinisetty and Jagapathi Babu in lead roles. It is also likely to...
- 3/1/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Politics has never really been a favoured subject for Bollywood filmmakers. In a country where mainstream cinema never really got out of the grip of censor woes and protest groups, the Hindi film industry by and large avoided cinema that spoke of politics and politicians.
Bollywood cinema has naturally hesitated looking at Indian politics and political themes while setting up fictional drama.
There have been cases in the past, after all, when themes pertaining to politics faced trouble. Kissaa Kursee Kaa was banned from release during Emergency owing to its satirical depiction of democracy in the country. Aandhi was banned a few months after release because it was felt that the film bore shades of Indira Gandhi and her politics. Parzania, depicting a fictional story against the backdrop of the 2002 Gujarat riots, was banned in that state, and so was Firaaq. Inshallah Kashmir won a National Award, but was denied release,...
Bollywood cinema has naturally hesitated looking at Indian politics and political themes while setting up fictional drama.
There have been cases in the past, after all, when themes pertaining to politics faced trouble. Kissaa Kursee Kaa was banned from release during Emergency owing to its satirical depiction of democracy in the country. Aandhi was banned a few months after release because it was felt that the film bore shades of Indira Gandhi and her politics. Parzania, depicting a fictional story against the backdrop of the 2002 Gujarat riots, was banned in that state, and so was Firaaq. Inshallah Kashmir won a National Award, but was denied release,...
- 1/8/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Actor Ankur Rathee has an interesting anecdote recalling his experience of working with Jim Sarbh.
Ankur played Jim's brother in Bejoy Nambiar's recent release, "Taish", which dropped digitally as a web series as well as a film.
"In rehearsals, we would think of something mischievous, smile at each other and throw the scene on its feet and test it out! Such exploration continued on set. We would constantly go off script, and as Bejoy kept rolling we would bounce off each other's absurd impulses. Jim reminded me that in our search for authenticity and spontaneity we can have so much fun," said Ankur.
It has been an eventful year for him so far, having worked with filmmakers like Anubhav Sinha, Nagesh Kukunoor and Bejoy Nambiar. The common factor among these creative artistes, he says, is that they welcome new ideas.
Ankur worked in Sinha's critically-acclaimed "Thappad" besides Bejoy Nambiar's "Taish...
Ankur played Jim's brother in Bejoy Nambiar's recent release, "Taish", which dropped digitally as a web series as well as a film.
"In rehearsals, we would think of something mischievous, smile at each other and throw the scene on its feet and test it out! Such exploration continued on set. We would constantly go off script, and as Bejoy kept rolling we would bounce off each other's absurd impulses. Jim reminded me that in our search for authenticity and spontaneity we can have so much fun," said Ankur.
It has been an eventful year for him so far, having worked with filmmakers like Anubhav Sinha, Nagesh Kukunoor and Bejoy Nambiar. The common factor among these creative artistes, he says, is that they welcome new ideas.
Ankur worked in Sinha's critically-acclaimed "Thappad" besides Bejoy Nambiar's "Taish...
- 11/21/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
TollywoodNetflix tweeted that the film will release on November 4.Digital NativeKeerthy Suresh’s upcoming Telugu release Miss India will be skipping the theatrical release and head for direct-ott platform Netflix. The film will be streamed on Netflix India from November 4. Announcing the same, Netflix tweeted, “A movie about a badass woman, chai, and dreams coming true, starring @KeerthyOfficial ? Sign us up immediately. #MissIndia @MusicThaman @NARENcloseup A movie about a badass woman, chai, and dreams coming true, starring @KeerthyOfficial? Sign us up immediately.#MissIndia @MusicThaman @NARENcloseup pic.twitter.com/FO78kfd7Hs — Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) October 24, 2020 Bankrolled by Mahesh S Koneru under East Coast Productions, the film is directed by debutant director Narendra Nath. Keerthy Suresh plays a young girl named Samyukta hailing from a conservative middle-class family, who dreams of turning an entrepreneur. After quitting her job, she starts a business selling Indian chai abroad. Earlier, speaking about Keerthy Suresh’s perseverance and patience,...
- 10/24/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
TollywoodAlso starring Aadhi Pinisetty and Jagapathi Babu in key roles, the film marks the directorial debut of Nagesh Kukunoor in Telugu.Digital NativeDigital NativeActor Keerthy Suresh, whose last film Penguin recently premiered on Amazon Prime Video, has resumed shooting for Good Luck Sakhi, which marks the directorial debut of Nagesh Kukunoor in Telugu. A picture of Keerthy and others from the sets of the film surfaced on social media on Sunday. Apparently, just a few days of shoot are left and the team is eyeing for a theatrical release. The teaser of the film was unveiled on the occasion of Independence Day. The film, which also stars Aadhi Pinisetty and Jagapathi Babu in key roles, features Keerthy in the role of a sharpshooter. The teaser was first shared by actor Prabhas on his social media handles. He wrote, “My congratulations and best wishes to the entire team of #GoodLuckSakhi.” The...
- 9/7/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
EntertainmentThe actor, who had a meaty role in ‘Metro Kathalu’, is also part of Rgv’s ‘Murder’ and the Keerthy Suresh starrer ‘Good Luck Sakhi’.Rajeswari ParasaImage: Facebook/Gayatri BhargaviCatching up quickly with the Ott trend in the film industry, anchor-cum-actor Gayatri Bhargavi has been doing back-to-back meaty roles in movies that are being released online. Recently, she portrayed the important role of a Muslim woman in Karuna Kumar’s Metro Kathalu, which released on the Aha Ott platform and has been receiving good response for her performance. The actor is also playing a role in Ram Gopal Varma’s controversial film Murder, which is based on the Amrutha-Pranay caste killing that shook Telangana in 2018. The actor has also finished shooting for the upcoming Keerthy Suresh and Aadhi Pinisetty starrer, Good Luck Sakhi, a multilingual movie directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. An Eflu-Hyderabad gold medallist, a soft skills trainer and a storyteller,...
- 8/23/2020
- by Nitin
- The News Minute
TollywoodDirected by Nagesh Kukunoor, the film also stars Jagapathi Babu and Aadhi Pinisetty.Tnm StaffYouTube/Worth A Shot Motion ArtsThe teaser for Keerthy Suresh’s upcoming film Good Luck Sakhi was released on Saturday. The teaser showed actors Aadhi Pinisetty, Jagapathi Babu and Rahul Ramakrishna in seemingly prominent roles. This is the first Telugu film to be directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, whose previous works have all been Hindi or Indian-English films. The teaser opens with Keerthy Suresh appearing in clothes that are usually worn by women of the Banjara or the Lambada community in Telangana, all set for a wedding. An accident seems to befall the groom, and a narrator’s voice tells us that the entire town calls her ‘Bad Luck Sakhi,’ as she seems to invite misfortune all the time. Enter Jagapathi Babu, a shooting coach who wants to train shooters who can become the nation’s pride.
- 8/15/2020
- by Jahnavi
- The News Minute
With the lockdown slowly turning us into unwilling?homebodies, a good number of us yearn for that adrenaline?rush you get from playing a sport out in the open. India's obsession with cricket is no secret, so despite the streets being empty, we have a solution for? cricket-fans?to feel that familiar excitement and energy. These six films, we have listed below?are a must-watch on a cricket lover's list if you're looking to experience that drama, suspense, and tension between the bat and ball, till you can actually wield one in the street.?
Sachin: A Billion Dreams
Chronicling?a stellar 24-year-old journey of India's greatest cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar,?Sachin: A Billion Dreams?was easily the most anticipated film for cricket fans in 2017. A docudrama sports film was made over an extensive four years and starred the cricket God of India himself with real-life footage of the cricketer's childhood and iconic matches.
Sachin: A Billion Dreams
Chronicling?a stellar 24-year-old journey of India's greatest cricket legend, Sachin Tendulkar,?Sachin: A Billion Dreams?was easily the most anticipated film for cricket fans in 2017. A docudrama sports film was made over an extensive four years and starred the cricket God of India himself with real-life footage of the cricketer's childhood and iconic matches.
- 4/23/2020
- GlamSham
Documentary The 40-minute documentary tells the story of a little girl from Tripura named Roona Begum who was born with a birth defect that caused her head to swell up to an unusually large size.Tnm StaffRooting for Roona, directed by Bengaluru based filmmakers Pavitra Chalam and Akshay Shankar, has won the Audience Award for Best Short Film at the 25th South Asian Film Festival of Orlando. The film won an outstanding average score of 4.69 out of 5, and was the only film to score above 3.80. The South Asian Film Festival is part of Enzian Theater’s cultural festival circuit and is co-presented with the Asian Cultural Association. Previous editions of this prestigious festival have included films like Dheepan by Jacques Audiard, Waiting by Anu Menon and Dhanak by Nagesh Kukunoor. The 40-minute documentary tells the story of a little girl from Tripura named Roona Begum who was born with a...
- 11/5/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
TollywoodTitled 'Clap', maestro Ilayaraja is composing music for this flick.Digital NativeThe shooting of Aadhi Pinisetty’s sports drama Clap is currently on in Hyderabad. The shooting is happening at the Ramoji Film City where a set costing about Rs 50 lakh has been erected. Akansha Singha and Krisha Kurup play the female leads in this sports entertainer that is being directed by Prithvi Aditya. The technical crew of Clap is very impressive with maestro Ilayaraja scoring the music. Vairabalan has built the sets for this film which will be a visual treat for the audiences. The dance choreography is done by Dinesh who is currently choreographing a dance with Monal Gajjar shaking a leg. Clap is bankrolled by Ib Karthikeyan under his banner Big Print Pictures. Speaking about the film, director Prithvi Aditya had said in a media interaction that he will be shooting the climax portion in a stadium...
- 10/4/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
Initial slate includes projects with Gurinder Chadha, Paul Feig and Nagesh Kukunoor.
Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park Entertainment is launching a new division, Hyde Park Entertainment Asia, to make film and TV projects from Indian and Asian filmmakers.
Among the division’s initial slate - which focuses on Indian stories for English- and local-language audiences - is an animated feature from Bend It Like Beckham director Gurinder Chadha, a comedy series in development with Paul Feig and a TV series from writer-director Nagesh Kukunoor.
Los Angeles-based Hyde Park, which also has an office in London, will open an Asian base in Chennai,...
Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park Entertainment is launching a new division, Hyde Park Entertainment Asia, to make film and TV projects from Indian and Asian filmmakers.
Among the division’s initial slate - which focuses on Indian stories for English- and local-language audiences - is an animated feature from Bend It Like Beckham director Gurinder Chadha, a comedy series in development with Paul Feig and a TV series from writer-director Nagesh Kukunoor.
Los Angeles-based Hyde Park, which also has an office in London, will open an Asian base in Chennai,...
- 8/22/2019
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park Entertainment Group is launching a new division, Hyde Park Entertainment Asia which will have an ongoing commitment to Indian and Asian filmmakers, producing producing prolific film and TV projects for global audiences.
This continues Hyde Park’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, with the division’s first slate focusing on Indian stories for both English-and local-language audiences. The company will expand its production operations, headquartered in La, by adding an Asian base in Chennai, India. This joins Hyde Park’s European offices in London. Hyde Park and Image Nation Abu Dhabi are continuing their long-term film financing partnership.
“Now more than ever the Hollywood dream needs to be multicultural and all inclusive,” says Amritraj, “I look forward to collaborating with wonderful Indian and Asian talent long into the future to tell unique and authentic stories that reflect our global world.”
Amritraj has been a pioneering...
This continues Hyde Park’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, with the division’s first slate focusing on Indian stories for both English-and local-language audiences. The company will expand its production operations, headquartered in La, by adding an Asian base in Chennai, India. This joins Hyde Park’s European offices in London. Hyde Park and Image Nation Abu Dhabi are continuing their long-term film financing partnership.
“Now more than ever the Hollywood dream needs to be multicultural and all inclusive,” says Amritraj, “I look forward to collaborating with wonderful Indian and Asian talent long into the future to tell unique and authentic stories that reflect our global world.”
Amritraj has been a pioneering...
- 8/22/2019
- by Anthony D'Alessandro
- Deadline Film + TV
Top-level talent including Paul Feig, Gurinder Chadha and Anurag Kashyap are on board as leading Hollywood independent Hyde Park Entertainment makes a major launch into the Indian production scene. The company is headed by Ashok Amritraj, the highest-profile Indian executive based in Los Angeles.
The diversification move is made possible by the growing success of Indian film and TV content which is being propelled to new audiences overseas by global video streamers Netflix and Amazon. Within India, local streaming giants Hotstar, SonyLiv, and others, are similarly using Ott technology and cheap cellular data to reach nationwide audiences, many of which were not previously TV households.
To capitalize on Indian stories — and the exploding Indian series genre — the group is launching a new division Hyde Park Entertainment Asia to be headquartered in Chennai. Parent company Hyde Park will continue to produce and finance U.S. studio and independent films and television from Los Angeles,...
The diversification move is made possible by the growing success of Indian film and TV content which is being propelled to new audiences overseas by global video streamers Netflix and Amazon. Within India, local streaming giants Hotstar, SonyLiv, and others, are similarly using Ott technology and cheap cellular data to reach nationwide audiences, many of which were not previously TV households.
To capitalize on Indian stories — and the exploding Indian series genre — the group is launching a new division Hyde Park Entertainment Asia to be headquartered in Chennai. Parent company Hyde Park will continue to produce and finance U.S. studio and independent films and television from Los Angeles,...
- 8/22/2019
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park Entertainment Group has launched a new devision called Hyde Park Entertainment Asia, which “will focus on producing high profile film and TV projects created by Indian and Asian filmmakers to spotlight authentic stories for a global audience, helmed by a diverse and inclusive talent pool.”
“Continuing Hyde Park’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, the division’s first slate will have a focus on Indian stories for both English-and local-language audiences,” the entertainment group said Thursday.
And one of the projects currently in development in that initial slate is “Break the Room,” an Indian-American half-hour comedy series from Paul Feig’s Diversity Initiative Powderkeg and ShivHans Pictures, written by Sameer Gardezi (“Modern Family”) and Jimy Shah. Hyde Park likens the potential show to ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat.”
Hyde Park is also expanding its production operations by adding an Asian base in Chennai, India which joins its European offices in London and its headquarters in Los Angeles. According to the company, Hyde Park and Image Nation Abu Dhabi “continue their long-term film financing partnership.”
“Now more than ever the Hollywood dream needs to be multicultural and all inclusive,” Amritraj said. “I look forward to collaborating with wonderful Indian and Asian talent long into the future to tell unique and authentic stories that reflect our global world.”
See below for Hyde Park Entertainment Asia’s initial slate, with the descriptions each in the company’s own words.
Also Read: Paul Feig Inks First-Look Production Agreement With Universal
Pashmina: A large-scale animated musical feature with Netflix in the vein of Coco. Based on the bestselling graphic novel by Nidhi Chanani, Pashmina is a magical story of family and cultural connection with Gurinder Chadha on-board to direct.
Break The Room with Paul Feig: Hyde Park is developing an Indian-American half hour comedy series like Fresh Off The Boat with Paul Feig’s Diversity Initiative Powderkeg and ShivHans Pictures from writers Sameer Gardezi (“Modern Family”) and Jimy Shah.
Maximum City: A sweeping franchise of films in the vein of Traffic based on the Pulitzer Prize finalist book by Suketu Mehta that explores the interconnecting power, politics, and criminal underworld of Mumbai. Auteur filmmaker Anurag Kashyap will be the showrunner and director and Good Bad Films Llp will co- produce with Hyde Park.
Also Read: Fall TV: Here Are the Premiere Dates for the New Broadcast Series (Photos)
Paradise Towers: A drama series adaptation of Shweta Bachchan Nanda’s bestselling novel about the intertwining lives, forbidden romances, and mounting tensions between neighbors in an exclusive Mumbai apartment complex. One of India’s most celebrated directors, Zoya Akhtar (Amazon’s “Made in Heaven”) brings the project to the screen alongside Hyde Park Entertainment. Shweta Bachchan-Nanda is a columnist for Vogue and daughter of Indian superstars Jaya & Amitabh Bachchan.
The Conch Bearer: A Ya-Fantasy series adapted from Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s bestselling trilogy that follows a young boy on a magical adventure that has been compared to Harry Potter for India. Imtiaz Ali, one of India’s most prominent filmmakers will be the show runner and direct the pilot for the series. It will be produced by Hyde Park Entertainment and Window Seat Films, Llp.
Deb: An 8-part television series from renowned writer-director Nagesh Kukunoor, whose film Dhank won the Crystal Bear Grand Prix at the Berlin International Film Festival. In the vein of ‘Constantine,’ the series is a modern-day, edge-of-your-seat thriller rooted in ancient Indian mythology.
Read original story Paul Feig’s Indian-American Sitcom ‘Break the Room’ to Lead New Hyde Park Entertainment Asia Slate At TheWrap...
“Continuing Hyde Park’s commitment to diversity and inclusion, the division’s first slate will have a focus on Indian stories for both English-and local-language audiences,” the entertainment group said Thursday.
And one of the projects currently in development in that initial slate is “Break the Room,” an Indian-American half-hour comedy series from Paul Feig’s Diversity Initiative Powderkeg and ShivHans Pictures, written by Sameer Gardezi (“Modern Family”) and Jimy Shah. Hyde Park likens the potential show to ABC’s “Fresh Off the Boat.”
Hyde Park is also expanding its production operations by adding an Asian base in Chennai, India which joins its European offices in London and its headquarters in Los Angeles. According to the company, Hyde Park and Image Nation Abu Dhabi “continue their long-term film financing partnership.”
“Now more than ever the Hollywood dream needs to be multicultural and all inclusive,” Amritraj said. “I look forward to collaborating with wonderful Indian and Asian talent long into the future to tell unique and authentic stories that reflect our global world.”
See below for Hyde Park Entertainment Asia’s initial slate, with the descriptions each in the company’s own words.
Also Read: Paul Feig Inks First-Look Production Agreement With Universal
Pashmina: A large-scale animated musical feature with Netflix in the vein of Coco. Based on the bestselling graphic novel by Nidhi Chanani, Pashmina is a magical story of family and cultural connection with Gurinder Chadha on-board to direct.
Break The Room with Paul Feig: Hyde Park is developing an Indian-American half hour comedy series like Fresh Off The Boat with Paul Feig’s Diversity Initiative Powderkeg and ShivHans Pictures from writers Sameer Gardezi (“Modern Family”) and Jimy Shah.
Maximum City: A sweeping franchise of films in the vein of Traffic based on the Pulitzer Prize finalist book by Suketu Mehta that explores the interconnecting power, politics, and criminal underworld of Mumbai. Auteur filmmaker Anurag Kashyap will be the showrunner and director and Good Bad Films Llp will co- produce with Hyde Park.
Also Read: Fall TV: Here Are the Premiere Dates for the New Broadcast Series (Photos)
Paradise Towers: A drama series adaptation of Shweta Bachchan Nanda’s bestselling novel about the intertwining lives, forbidden romances, and mounting tensions between neighbors in an exclusive Mumbai apartment complex. One of India’s most celebrated directors, Zoya Akhtar (Amazon’s “Made in Heaven”) brings the project to the screen alongside Hyde Park Entertainment. Shweta Bachchan-Nanda is a columnist for Vogue and daughter of Indian superstars Jaya & Amitabh Bachchan.
The Conch Bearer: A Ya-Fantasy series adapted from Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni’s bestselling trilogy that follows a young boy on a magical adventure that has been compared to Harry Potter for India. Imtiaz Ali, one of India’s most prominent filmmakers will be the show runner and direct the pilot for the series. It will be produced by Hyde Park Entertainment and Window Seat Films, Llp.
Deb: An 8-part television series from renowned writer-director Nagesh Kukunoor, whose film Dhank won the Crystal Bear Grand Prix at the Berlin International Film Festival. In the vein of ‘Constantine,’ the series is a modern-day, edge-of-your-seat thriller rooted in ancient Indian mythology.
Read original story Paul Feig’s Indian-American Sitcom ‘Break the Room’ to Lead New Hyde Park Entertainment Asia Slate At TheWrap...
- 8/22/2019
- by Jennifer Maas
- The Wrap
TollywoodThe team has completed a schedule in Hyderabad recently and then flew to Europe where they will be camping for the next 45 days.Digital NativeKeerthy Suresh has been lucky enough to bag some of the best roles very early in her career. The actor has several films that speak volumes of her talent but it was Mahanati, the biopic on the legendary actor Savitri that won her accolades for her portrayal of the title role. The talented actor is now busy with the heroine-oriented project titled Sakhi. The team has completed a schedule in Hyderabad recently and then flew to Europe where they will be camping for the next 45 days. According to sources close to Sakhi unit, a team of 50 cast and crew have flown down for this schedule. Plans are on to shoot a few songs in some exotic locations in Spain, we hear. This schedule will be wrapped...
- 6/13/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Indian playwright, filmmaker and actor Girish Karnad, star of such films as “Manthan,” “Nishant” and “Swami,” died June 10 in his home in Bengaluru, India. He was 81 and had a “multi-organ failure,” according to reports. Working in alternate regional and Hindi-language films separate from Bollywood, Karnad made a name for himself in the 1970s. India conferred its highest literary honor, the Jnanpith Award on him in 1998.
As a director, he made his debut in 1972 with “Vamsa Vriksha,” by renowned Kannada novelist S.L. Bhyrappa. It was co-helmed with B.V. Karanth, another luminary of Kannada cinema. It touched on the then-taboo subject of widow remarriage and introduced audiences to the actor Vishnuvardhan. The film was later remade in another Telugu, another regional language, and starred Anil Kapoor.
Karnad made his acting bow in 1970 with “Samskara” (Funeral Rites), which he adapted from U.R. Ananthamurthy’s novel of the same name, which deals with caste issues.
As a director, he made his debut in 1972 with “Vamsa Vriksha,” by renowned Kannada novelist S.L. Bhyrappa. It was co-helmed with B.V. Karanth, another luminary of Kannada cinema. It touched on the then-taboo subject of widow remarriage and introduced audiences to the actor Vishnuvardhan. The film was later remade in another Telugu, another regional language, and starred Anil Kapoor.
Karnad made his acting bow in 1970 with “Samskara” (Funeral Rites), which he adapted from U.R. Ananthamurthy’s novel of the same name, which deals with caste issues.
- 6/11/2019
- by Shalini Dore
- Variety Film + TV
Actor Atul Kulkarni is ecstatic about the positive response to his political thriller "City of Dreams", and says it is one of the most unique stories he has worked on in his career.
Set in Mumbai, the 10-episode thriller drama is helmed by Nagesh Kukunoor. The web series, by Applause Entertainment, has become the breakout Indian show of the month, based on May 2019 data on IMDb.
"'City of Dreams' was one of the most unique stories I worked on. It is a powerful and compelling show which unfolds many stories which remain lost in the city," Atul said in a statement.
"My character as a politician has been loved by the audience and my performance has been praised. Now that it is one of the breakout shows on IMDb, all I can say is hard work always pays," he added.
Atul is "overwhelmed by the enormous response the...
Set in Mumbai, the 10-episode thriller drama is helmed by Nagesh Kukunoor. The web series, by Applause Entertainment, has become the breakout Indian show of the month, based on May 2019 data on IMDb.
"'City of Dreams' was one of the most unique stories I worked on. It is a powerful and compelling show which unfolds many stories which remain lost in the city," Atul said in a statement.
"My character as a politician has been loved by the audience and my performance has been praised. Now that it is one of the breakout shows on IMDb, all I can say is hard work always pays," he added.
Atul is "overwhelmed by the enormous response the...
- 6/7/2019
- GlamSham
Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, City Of Dreams is set in Mumbai against the backdrop of Indian politics and elections, traces the journey of two siblings - Poornima and Ashish Gaikwad - and their thirst for power. The show features Priya Bapat, Siddharth Chandekar, Eijaz Khan, Atul Kulkarni and Sachin Pilgaonkar. Bringing together this group of talented actors, City Of Dreams is a story of extreme power, corruption and deceit.
With the binge-watch successfully streaming now, here are some unknown facts about City Of Dreams
Applause Entertainment is developing quite a number of brilliant drama series lately. However, it was the web series City Of Dreams that was one of the first show commissioned by Applause Entertainment. The content studio headed by the media pioneer Sameer Nair collaborated with ace director Nagesh Kukunoor, to helm this stellar political drama set in the modern-day backdrop of Mumbai - City Of Dreams in one of their earliest partnerships.
With the binge-watch successfully streaming now, here are some unknown facts about City Of Dreams
Applause Entertainment is developing quite a number of brilliant drama series lately. However, it was the web series City Of Dreams that was one of the first show commissioned by Applause Entertainment. The content studio headed by the media pioneer Sameer Nair collaborated with ace director Nagesh Kukunoor, to helm this stellar political drama set in the modern-day backdrop of Mumbai - City Of Dreams in one of their earliest partnerships.
- 6/3/2019
- GlamSham
Kollywood An official announcement regarding this project is expected to be made in the coming weeks.Digital NativeDigital NativeActor Keerthy Suresh, who was last seen in Vijay – A R Murugadoss film Sarkar, has a slew of interesting projects in her kitty, including her Bollywood debut film opposite Ajay Devgn. Currently juggling between the sets of two Telugu films being directed by Narendra and Nagesh Kukunoor, Keerthy is believed to have signed a new Tamil film which will be bankrolled by Karthik Subbaraj’s production house. To be directed by a debutant director, the film is reportedly a female-centric thriller and Keerthy is believed to have already given her nod. An official announcement regarding this project is expected to be made in the coming weeks. Keerthy is currently shooting for her Telugu film with director Narendra in Europe where a predominant portion of the project will be shot. Meanwhile, she will...
- 5/11/2019
- by Luke
- The News Minute
Tollywood'Manmadhudu', prequel to the moive, had Akkineni Nagarjuna in the lead role and was a box-office hit.Digital NativeKeerthy Suresh will be playing a cameo in the upcoming Nagarjuna starrer Manmandhudu 2. Reports are that the film’s director Rahul Ravindran had requested her to play the role as she would be apt for it and Keerthy agreed to hop on board. Reports are that a major portion of the film will be shot in Europe. Bankrolled jointly by Nag’s Manam Enterprises and Anandi Art Creations, Manmadhudu 2 has music by Chintan Bharadwaj. The film’s star cast comprises Rakul Preet Singh as the female lead with Vennela Kishore, Lakshmi, Devadarshini, Rao Ramesh and Jhansi in supporting roles. On Nag choosing Rahul Ravindran to direct the sequel, we hear that the actor-turned-director impressed the star so much with his debut flick Chi La Sow which fetched him the opportunity to don...
- 5/9/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
What starts off seeming to be a take-off on Mani Ratnam's most recent political drama "Chekka Chivantha Vaanam" turns into an engrossing crackling cat-and-mouse drama about a political empire in Maharashtra where siblings squabble for power after the patriarch (Atul Kulkarni) is gunned down.
Straightaway, "City Of Dreams" encircles a cluster of power-hungry characters whose motives are never cogent, let alone comprehensible. There is always a sense of more going on here than meets the eye.
Writers-directors Nagesh Kukunoor, Rohit C. Banawlikar peel off layers after layers of subterfuge to reveal a system of governance that thrives on corruption and deception.
Deftly inter-woven, the plot moves in mysterious ways embracing characters who are at once cunning and naive. The aforementioned wounded politician's daughter Poornima (a very lovely and emotionally empowered Priya Bapat) fights it out with her out-of-control debauched brother Ashish (Siddharth Chandekar).
The two actors play off against one another with controlled acerbity,...
Straightaway, "City Of Dreams" encircles a cluster of power-hungry characters whose motives are never cogent, let alone comprehensible. There is always a sense of more going on here than meets the eye.
Writers-directors Nagesh Kukunoor, Rohit C. Banawlikar peel off layers after layers of subterfuge to reveal a system of governance that thrives on corruption and deception.
Deftly inter-woven, the plot moves in mysterious ways embracing characters who are at once cunning and naive. The aforementioned wounded politician's daughter Poornima (a very lovely and emotionally empowered Priya Bapat) fights it out with her out-of-control debauched brother Ashish (Siddharth Chandekar).
The two actors play off against one another with controlled acerbity,...
- 5/9/2019
- GlamSham
TollywoodThis yet-untitled heroine-centric film will have Keerthy Suresh playing the central character with Naresh and Nadhiya roped in to play her parents.Digital NativeKeerthy Suresh’s new film in the pipeline, which has not been titled yet, is being directed by Narendra Nath and produced by Mahesh S Koneru. The shooting began on February 10th this year in Hyderabad. According to its producer Mahesh S Koneru, the team will be flying down for a schedule in Europe. Updating about the film, its producer wrote on Twitter, “#Keerthy20 Update - Major 45 Day schedule will begin in Europe in a few weeks time. Will reveal some big name additions to the film soon :).. #Keerthy20 is being directed by Narendranath and produced on @EastCoastPrdns banner.” The star cast also includes Rajendra Prasad, Naresh, Bhanushree Mehra, Kamal Kamaraju and Nadhiya. #Keerthy20 Update - Major 45 Day schedule will begin in Europe in a few weeks time.
- 5/7/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Actress Priya Bapat, known for her Marathi films Kaksparsh and Aamhi Doghi,' is making her digital debut with the Hindi web series 'City of Dreams,' saying she doesn't want to limit herself to the Marathi film industry. "I think the way the business of cinema is changing, there shouldn't be any limitation for any actors to work in one film industry. I think I can easily shuffle from regional to Hindi depending on the kind of film offers I am getting. The Rajkumar Hirani film just happened to me. After that, I kept getting offers from Marathi films and explored them all," she told Ians.
Though she has acted in Bollywood films Munna Bhai Mbbs and Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Priya mostly worked in Marathi films and managed to make her space as an actress.
"Hopefully I will get more films from Bollywood as well after the release of the web series.
Though she has acted in Bollywood films Munna Bhai Mbbs and Lage Raho Munna Bhai, Priya mostly worked in Marathi films and managed to make her space as an actress.
"Hopefully I will get more films from Bollywood as well after the release of the web series.
- 4/30/2019
- GlamSham
TollywoodAccording to reports, she was offered the role only after an audition and trial shoot.Digital NativeNational Award winning director Nagesh Kukunoor, known for films such as Hyderabad Blues, Iqbal, Dhank, will soon be directing a female centric Telugu flick. He has roped in Keerthy Suresh to play a lead role in this film which has not been titled yet. The first schedule of the film wrapped up recently, sources say that Keerthy Suresh will be joining the sets in the second schedule. According to reports, she was offered the role only after an audition and trial shoot. The actor apparently impressed the filmmaker with her performance to such an extent that he immediately decided to sign her on for the project. Touted to be a heroine-oriented film, Keerthy is expected to have a performance oriented role in this Nagesh Kukunoor directorial. Devi Sri Prasad has been roped in to...
- 4/20/2019
- by Nimeshika
- The News Minute
Actress Shweta Basu Prasad, who has featured in theTASHKENT Files, says the celebration of women-centric films is not a new phenomena as Indian cinema is known for presenting women in a progressive manner from the 1940s era. On the changing image of women in Bollywood, Shweta told Ians here: "I do not think that women-led films are a recent phenomena. I rather believe that we are going back to the golden phase of Indian cinema. The major change that has happened is in the audience and producers."
"The audience has started appreciating stories that are compelling, relatable and holds relevance. The audience has understood that a story has no gender and that is why when they watch a film that has strong female characters, they enjoy it equally."
Citing the example of films like Achhut Kannya, Devi, Ek Din Pratidin, Umrao Jaan and Sujata, she said: "These days the talk...
"The audience has started appreciating stories that are compelling, relatable and holds relevance. The audience has understood that a story has no gender and that is why when they watch a film that has strong female characters, they enjoy it equally."
Citing the example of films like Achhut Kannya, Devi, Ek Din Pratidin, Umrao Jaan and Sujata, she said: "These days the talk...
- 4/18/2019
- GlamSham
KollywoodThis film will be directed by Amit Sharma and will be jointly bankrolled by Boney Kapoor, Akash Chawla and Arunava Joy Sengupta under their respective banners.Digital NativeKeerthy Suresh is on a roll, bagging some of the best roles the industrry has to offer. She is one of the few actors to successfully juggle roles in Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam film industries with ease. Recently, it was announced that Keerthy will be making her debut in Bollywood and official confirmation is out now. Taran Adarsh, a noted trade analyst tweeted the news: “It’S Official… Keerthy Suresh – a leading name in South Indian films – to make her Hindi film debut opposite Ajay Devgn… #BadhaaiHo director Amit Sharma will direct… Produced by Boney Kapoor, Akash Chawla and Arunava Joy Sengupta.” It’S Official... Keerthy Suresh - a leading name in South Indian films - to make her Hindi film debut opposite Ajay Devgn.
- 3/15/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodHer next with director Nagesh Kukunoor will be made in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi.Digital NativeKeerthy Suresh has been bagging some very prestigious projects and is proving that she has the talent to take up every challenging role. The actor has been juggling films in Mollywood, Tollywood and Kollywood successfully and according to latest reports, she is getting ready to step into Bollywood. Sources in the know say that she will be working with director Nagesh Kukunoor in his upcoming movie. The director has a film that is to be made in Tamil, Telugu and Hindi and has roped in the actor after seeing her impressive performance in the Savitri biopic Mahanati/Nadigayar Thilagam. Reports are that Reliance Entertainment will be bankrolling the Nagesh Kukunoor film. More details about this project are awaited. Meanwhile, Keerthy Suresh is busy with a bunch of films and the most notable among it is Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham.
- 3/6/2019
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
Hotstar Specials to also include a remake of Israeli show Hostages and Mumbai-set political drama City Of Dreams.
Fox’s India-based streaming platform Hotstar is teaming with local production house Applause Entertainment on a slate of originals including remakes of BBC shows Criminal Justice and The Office.
Hotstar Specials, which marks the streamer’s first foray into original drama content, will also include a remake of Israeli show Hostagesand Mumbai-set political drama City Of Dreams.
Applause Entertainment, headed by former Ndtv and Balaji Telefilms executive Sameer Nair, is the content production arm of Indian conglomerate Aditya Birla Group.
Rohan Sippy,...
Fox’s India-based streaming platform Hotstar is teaming with local production house Applause Entertainment on a slate of originals including remakes of BBC shows Criminal Justice and The Office.
Hotstar Specials, which marks the streamer’s first foray into original drama content, will also include a remake of Israeli show Hostagesand Mumbai-set political drama City Of Dreams.
Applause Entertainment, headed by former Ndtv and Balaji Telefilms executive Sameer Nair, is the content production arm of Indian conglomerate Aditya Birla Group.
Rohan Sippy,...
- 3/5/2019
- by Liz Shackleton
- ScreenDaily
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