Actor Aashim Gulati, who is known for ‘Taj: Divided by Blood’, ‘U-Turn’ and ‘Choona’, has said that the medium of Ott has completely changed the game for actors as they now get to delve deeper into their characters.
The actor has shared that he is essentially having a field day at work, more than he has ever had.
Elaborating on the same, Aashim said: “No actor can deny that the coming of Ott has changed the game completely. Because it is long format, one gets to show a wide range of graphs when it comes to the character. You find every nuance, every detail, every mannerism included. You end up digging into your character way deeper than you’d in a film.”
He further mentioned: “It is an eight-hour showcase, so you can show the whole arc where he came from, who he is and where he will head. I can play with different emotions.
The actor has shared that he is essentially having a field day at work, more than he has ever had.
Elaborating on the same, Aashim said: “No actor can deny that the coming of Ott has changed the game completely. Because it is long format, one gets to show a wide range of graphs when it comes to the character. You find every nuance, every detail, every mannerism included. You end up digging into your character way deeper than you’d in a film.”
He further mentioned: “It is an eight-hour showcase, so you can show the whole arc where he came from, who he is and where he will head. I can play with different emotions.
- 10/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Aashim Gulati, who is known for ‘Taj: Divided by Blood’, ‘U-Turn’ and ‘Choona’, has said that the medium of Ott has completely changed the game for actors as they now get to delve deeper into their characters.
The actor has shared that he is essentially having a field day at work, more than he has ever had.
Elaborating on the same, Aashim said: “No actor can deny that the coming of Ott has changed the game completely. Because it is long format, one gets to show a wide range of graphs when it comes to the character. You find every nuance, every detail, every mannerism included. You end up digging into your character way deeper than you’d in a film.”
He further mentioned: “It is an eight-hour showcase, so you can show the whole arc where he came from, who he is and where he will head. I can play with different emotions.
The actor has shared that he is essentially having a field day at work, more than he has ever had.
Elaborating on the same, Aashim said: “No actor can deny that the coming of Ott has changed the game completely. Because it is long format, one gets to show a wide range of graphs when it comes to the character. You find every nuance, every detail, every mannerism included. You end up digging into your character way deeper than you’d in a film.”
He further mentioned: “It is an eight-hour showcase, so you can show the whole arc where he came from, who he is and where he will head. I can play with different emotions.
- 10/26/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Actress Aditi Rao Hydari, who is known for her work in ‘Delhi 6’, ‘Jubilee’, ‘Bhoomi’, ‘Taj: Divided By Blood’, and several others, feels that the medium of Ott reinforces the importance of content and gives a lot of creative liberty to artistes.
Aditi won hearts for her performance as Anarkali in the period drama ‘Taj: Divided By Blood’. The actress recently visited the Middle East and interacted with her fans in Qatar, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, at exclusive meet and greets.
Sharing her experience of playing the iconic character, Aditi said: “The one thing I really enjoy about the Ott medium is that it offers more artistic creativity for writers, actors, and directors. It reinforces the importance of content, and that is why I decided to work on Taj: Divided By Blood.” The star, who has been compared to the legendry actor Madhubala for her role as Anarkali, also mentioned...
Aditi won hearts for her performance as Anarkali in the period drama ‘Taj: Divided By Blood’. The actress recently visited the Middle East and interacted with her fans in Qatar, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, at exclusive meet and greets.
Sharing her experience of playing the iconic character, Aditi said: “The one thing I really enjoy about the Ott medium is that it offers more artistic creativity for writers, actors, and directors. It reinforces the importance of content, and that is why I decided to work on Taj: Divided By Blood.” The star, who has been compared to the legendry actor Madhubala for her role as Anarkali, also mentioned...
- 8/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
ZEE5 Global, a streaming platform which focuses on South Asian content, has grown 35% year-on-year in viewership among its target audience in the U.S., according to data released by the service.
The South Asian diaspora in the U.S. took the most to drama, with the genre accounting for 60% of the viewership on the platform during the first half of 2023. Theatrically released films “Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan,” starring Salman Khan, “Uunchai,” headlined by Amitabh Bachchan and “Salaam Venky,” featuring Aamir Khan and ZEE5 originals “Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai,” starring Manoj Bajpayee, “Tarla,” with Huma Qureshi, “Ayali,” “Taj: Divided by Blood” and “Vyavastha” were heavy hitters for the service.
Comedy grew 92% year-on-year and accounted for 22% of total viewership, with successes including “Kanjoos Makhichoos,” “United Kachche,” “Mrs. Undercover,” “Chhatriwali,” and “Raksha Bandhan.”
Thrillers recorded a 58% increase in viewership with ZEE5 Global originals “Lost,” “Blurr,” “Oru Kodai Murder Mystery,” “Shabash Feluda,...
The South Asian diaspora in the U.S. took the most to drama, with the genre accounting for 60% of the viewership on the platform during the first half of 2023. Theatrically released films “Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan,” starring Salman Khan, “Uunchai,” headlined by Amitabh Bachchan and “Salaam Venky,” featuring Aamir Khan and ZEE5 originals “Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai,” starring Manoj Bajpayee, “Tarla,” with Huma Qureshi, “Ayali,” “Taj: Divided by Blood” and “Vyavastha” were heavy hitters for the service.
Comedy grew 92% year-on-year and accounted for 22% of total viewership, with successes including “Kanjoos Makhichoos,” “United Kachche,” “Mrs. Undercover,” “Chhatriwali,” and “Raksha Bandhan.”
Thrillers recorded a 58% increase in viewership with ZEE5 Global originals “Lost,” “Blurr,” “Oru Kodai Murder Mystery,” “Shabash Feluda,...
- 8/3/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
In the middle of 2023, IMDb has come up with a list of Most Popular movies and web series so far which includes Shah Rukh Khan-starrer ‘Pathaan’ and Shahid Kapoor’s ‘Farzi’.
In the Most Popular Indian Movies of 2023 (So Far) list, the first spot is taken by Pathaan, Salman Khan’s ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’ is number two, Adah Sharma-starrer ‘The Kerala Story’ is on the third spot.
‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’, ‘Mission Majnu’, ‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ is on the fourth, fifth and sixth spot respectively.
It is followed by ‘Bloody Daddy’, ‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai’, ‘Varisu’ and ‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two’
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan said: “It’s extremely heartening to learn that Pathaan is first on the list by IMDb. To see the amount of love that Pathaan has received is amazing, and whenever any work gets placed first, then the thing...
In the Most Popular Indian Movies of 2023 (So Far) list, the first spot is taken by Pathaan, Salman Khan’s ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’ is number two, Adah Sharma-starrer ‘The Kerala Story’ is on the third spot.
‘Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar’, ‘Mission Majnu’, ‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ is on the fourth, fifth and sixth spot respectively.
It is followed by ‘Bloody Daddy’, ‘Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai’, ‘Varisu’ and ‘Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two’
Superstar Shah Rukh Khan said: “It’s extremely heartening to learn that Pathaan is first on the list by IMDb. To see the amount of love that Pathaan has received is amazing, and whenever any work gets placed first, then the thing...
- 7/13/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur (“Bandit Queen,” “Elizabeth”) has revealed the theme for the sequel to his 1983 directorial debut “Masoom.”
Written by Gulzar (Oscar-winner for “Slumdog Millionaire” song “Jai Ho”), “Masoom” was an adaptation of Erich Segal’s 1980 novel “Man, Woman and Child.” It followed a happily married couple and their two daughters whose lives are disrupted with the arrival of a boy who is the man’s son from an earlier affair. The cast included Naseeruddin Shah (“Taj: Divided by Blood”), Shabana Azmi (“Halo”), Jugal Hansraj (“Nri Wives”), Supriya Pathak (“Tabbar”), Saeed Jaffrey (“The Man Who Would Be King”) and Urmila Matondkar (“Rangeela”).
The sequel, titled “Masoom… The New Generation,” is about the “idea of home,” Kapur told Variety. Kapur was in London for the National Film Awards where his last film, Working Title/Studiocanal production “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” scored nine nominations and won four awards including best director,...
Written by Gulzar (Oscar-winner for “Slumdog Millionaire” song “Jai Ho”), “Masoom” was an adaptation of Erich Segal’s 1980 novel “Man, Woman and Child.” It followed a happily married couple and their two daughters whose lives are disrupted with the arrival of a boy who is the man’s son from an earlier affair. The cast included Naseeruddin Shah (“Taj: Divided by Blood”), Shabana Azmi (“Halo”), Jugal Hansraj (“Nri Wives”), Supriya Pathak (“Tabbar”), Saeed Jaffrey (“The Man Who Would Be King”) and Urmila Matondkar (“Rangeela”).
The sequel, titled “Masoom… The New Generation,” is about the “idea of home,” Kapur told Variety. Kapur was in London for the National Film Awards where his last film, Working Title/Studiocanal production “What’s Love Got to Do with It?” scored nine nominations and won four awards including best director,...
- 7/4/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Renowned filmmaker Shekhar Kapur (“Bandit Queen,” “Elizabeth”) is planning a sequel to his 1983 directorial debut “Masoom,” Variety can reveal.
The film is titled “Masoom… The New Generation.” Details of the plot, studio and cast are under wraps at the moment.
Written by Gulzar (Oscar winner for “Slumdog Millionaire”), “Masoom” was an adaptation of Erich Segal’s 1980 novel “Man, Woman and Child.” It followed a happily married couple and their two daughters whose lives are disrupted with the arrival of a boy who is the man’s son from an earlier affair. The cast included Naseeruddin Shah (“Taj: Divided by Blood”), Shabana Azmi (“Halo”), Jugal Hansraj (“Nri Wives”), Supriya Pathak (“Tabbar”), Saeed Jaffrey (“The Man Who Would Be King”) and Urmila Matondkar (“Rangeela”).
The film was warmly received upon release in India and won Filmfare awards for best actor for Shah, Gulzar’s lyrics, Rahul Dev Burman’s music, Aarti Mukherji...
The film is titled “Masoom… The New Generation.” Details of the plot, studio and cast are under wraps at the moment.
Written by Gulzar (Oscar winner for “Slumdog Millionaire”), “Masoom” was an adaptation of Erich Segal’s 1980 novel “Man, Woman and Child.” It followed a happily married couple and their two daughters whose lives are disrupted with the arrival of a boy who is the man’s son from an earlier affair. The cast included Naseeruddin Shah (“Taj: Divided by Blood”), Shabana Azmi (“Halo”), Jugal Hansraj (“Nri Wives”), Supriya Pathak (“Tabbar”), Saeed Jaffrey (“The Man Who Would Be King”) and Urmila Matondkar (“Rangeela”).
The film was warmly received upon release in India and won Filmfare awards for best actor for Shah, Gulzar’s lyrics, Rahul Dev Burman’s music, Aarti Mukherji...
- 6/6/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Actress Sandhya Mridul, who is receiving a lot of positive response for the second season of ‘Taj: Divided by Blood’, has shared that her character in the show is a testimony of compassion and strength.
Talking about how the character progresses in the show, the actress said, “You see Jodha supports Salim as he attempts to return from exile. That is when you see how truly self-less, compassionate, and strong a mother she is when it comes to supporting and backing Salim. She doesn’t waver for a bit”.
She further mentioned, “She may be soft otherwise but when it comes to Salim and his journey, Jodha is his pillar. Additionally, she is not just his pillar she is someone he can trust totally in this bloody battle”.
‘Taj: Divided by Blood’ is available to stream on ZEE5.
Talking about how the character progresses in the show, the actress said, “You see Jodha supports Salim as he attempts to return from exile. That is when you see how truly self-less, compassionate, and strong a mother she is when it comes to supporting and backing Salim. She doesn’t waver for a bit”.
She further mentioned, “She may be soft otherwise but when it comes to Salim and his journey, Jodha is his pillar. Additionally, she is not just his pillar she is someone he can trust totally in this bloody battle”.
‘Taj: Divided by Blood’ is available to stream on ZEE5.
- 5/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Aashim Gulati, who is gearing up for the second season of the historical fiction streaming show ‘Taj: Divided by Blood’, has revealed that sharing the screen with an actor of Naseeruddin Shah’s stature did make him feel nervous but he overcame the nervousness by tricking his mind into believing that he was just serving a character and drawing from Naseer’s character.
Aashim portrays the role of Salim, the son to Naseer’s character of Akbar in the series.
The second season will take a leap of 15 years after the end of the first season, and will chart Salim’s journey from being the exiled enemy of the Mughal Empire to seeking blood and revenge in an attempt to become the next emperor.
Reflecting on his experience of working with Shah, the actor said, “From the very first reading of the script to the time I finished shooting,...
Aashim portrays the role of Salim, the son to Naseer’s character of Akbar in the series.
The second season will take a leap of 15 years after the end of the first season, and will chart Salim’s journey from being the exiled enemy of the Mughal Empire to seeking blood and revenge in an attempt to become the next emperor.
Reflecting on his experience of working with Shah, the actor said, “From the very first reading of the script to the time I finished shooting,...
- 5/9/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
A galaxy of senior Indian content creators shared their insights on burning topics dominating the local landscape.
They were speaking at at Indiantelevision.com’s annual industry event, The Content Hub, in Mumbai on Tuesday.
At the Content Creation: No More Formulas panel, Shobha Sant, head of content alliances at Jio Studios, broke down the process behind the selection of its 100-title slate. Sant said that the selection was the result of five years of very a definite plan in terms of understanding audience segmentation and what people are watching.
“We have a mix of genres that cater to, we’d like to think, most audiences. The idea was that they are reaching out to the length and breadth of this country, which is very diverse,” Sant said.
Srishti Behl, CEO, Phantom Studios, and former director, international original film at Netflix India, said that the advent of streamers has ensured...
They were speaking at at Indiantelevision.com’s annual industry event, The Content Hub, in Mumbai on Tuesday.
At the Content Creation: No More Formulas panel, Shobha Sant, head of content alliances at Jio Studios, broke down the process behind the selection of its 100-title slate. Sant said that the selection was the result of five years of very a definite plan in terms of understanding audience segmentation and what people are watching.
“We have a mix of genres that cater to, we’d like to think, most audiences. The idea was that they are reaching out to the length and breadth of this country, which is very diverse,” Sant said.
Srishti Behl, CEO, Phantom Studios, and former director, international original film at Netflix India, said that the advent of streamers has ensured...
- 4/26/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
The next magnum opus from Amazon Prime Video India is “Jubilee,” a period piece that charts the growing pangs of India and the rise of the country’s Hindi-language film industry that would come to be known by the term Bollywood in later years.
Beginning around the months in 1947 when the subcontinent was partitioned into India and Pakistan, the dramatis personae in the series include studio boss Srikant Roy (Prasenjit Chatterjee), his movie star wife Sumitra Kumari (Aditi Rao Hydari), trusted aide with acting ambitions Binod Das (Aparshakti Khurana), talented refugee Jay Khanna (Sidhant Gupta) and courtesan Nilofer (Wamiqa Gabbi), whose worlds collide.
The series is created by Vikramaditya Motwane (“Sacred Games”) and Soumik Sen (“Mahalaya”) and written by Atul Sabharwal (“Class of ’83”). It is produced by Andolan Films in association with Reliance Entertainment and Phantom Studios.
Motwane says that the genesis of the series was a decade ago when...
Beginning around the months in 1947 when the subcontinent was partitioned into India and Pakistan, the dramatis personae in the series include studio boss Srikant Roy (Prasenjit Chatterjee), his movie star wife Sumitra Kumari (Aditi Rao Hydari), trusted aide with acting ambitions Binod Das (Aparshakti Khurana), talented refugee Jay Khanna (Sidhant Gupta) and courtesan Nilofer (Wamiqa Gabbi), whose worlds collide.
The series is created by Vikramaditya Motwane (“Sacred Games”) and Soumik Sen (“Mahalaya”) and written by Atul Sabharwal (“Class of ’83”). It is produced by Andolan Films in association with Reliance Entertainment and Phantom Studios.
Motwane says that the genesis of the series was a decade ago when...
- 4/3/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Mumbai, Feb 26 (Ians) TV and film actress Sandhya Mridul, who is known for her roles in films such as ‘Saathiya’, ‘Page 3’, and was also the first runner-up in ‘Jhalak Dikhlaa Jaa 2’, will be seen playing the historical character of Jodha Bai in the web series ‘Taj: Divided by Blood’.
Talking about the kind of preparation she undertook for portraying the role, Sandhya said: “The preparation for Jodha was literally from my narration and from what the script said. I am not someone who tries to plan out a character too much. The script must interest me and speak to me. I trust the director in navigating me and my efforts for the last 20 years have been to stay true to the script and myself.”
“The dialogues tell you what the character is. My biggest prep is I read the entire script a couple of times before I get on the...
Talking about the kind of preparation she undertook for portraying the role, Sandhya said: “The preparation for Jodha was literally from my narration and from what the script said. I am not someone who tries to plan out a character too much. The script must interest me and speak to me. I trust the director in navigating me and my efforts for the last 20 years have been to stay true to the script and myself.”
“The dialogues tell you what the character is. My biggest prep is I read the entire script a couple of times before I get on the...
- 2/26/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
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