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Winner of the Cannes’ Grand Prix 2024, All We Imagine as Light, opened Mami Mumbai Film Festival 2024

Talent marked the opening of the festival included Shabana Azmi, Waheeda Rehman, Payal Kapadia, Rana Daggubati, Siddharth Roy Kapoor, Vikramaditya Motwane, Mini Mathur, Kabir Khan, Ramesh Sippy, Rohan Sippy, Hansal Mehta, Pratik Gandhi, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Abhishek Chaubey, Amole Gupte, Jim Sarbh among others.

Mumbai, October 18, 2024

Mami Mumbai Film Festival 2024 opened its six-day celebration of global cinema, creativity, and culture in Mumbai on the 18th of October with the critically acclaimed film “All We Imagine as Light,” winner of the Cannes’ Grand Prix 2024.

Festival Opening Ceremony

Interim Festival Director Shivendra Singh Dungarpur and Artistic Director Deepti DCunha declared the festival open, marking the beginning of a spectacular showcase of cinematic excellence. The ceremony was attended by esteemed members of the film fraternity, festival partners, and dignitaries.

Followed by a Q&a with Payal Kapadia and Anupama Chopra post-screening.

The inaugural Tasveer Film Market has unveiled over 40 projects selected from more than 300 submissions across India, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal, the U.K., the U.S., Canada and Australia. The initiative, positioning itself as a new hub for South Asian and diaspora filmmakers, is set to launch as part of the 19th Tasveer Film Festival in Seattle.

Notable talents presenting projects include Radhika Apte (“The Sleepwalkers”), the Cannes-winning “Joyland” team of Apoorva Charan and Saim Sadiq, Sarvnik Kaur (“Against the Tide”), Q (“Garbage”), Nabeel Qureshi (“Na Maloom Afraad”) and Hania Chima (“Laal Kabootar”). The lineup also features the adaptation of Soniah Kamal’s “Pride and Prejudice” adaptation “Unmarriageable,” led by Sadia Ashraf and James McMillan.

Industry leaders scheduled to attend include filmmakers Deepa Mehta and Pan Nalin, along with representatives from Amazon MGM Studios, Blumhouse, HBO, Est N8, Creativeland Studios, NBCU, CAA and WME. The market has partnered with organizations such as NBCU,...

All-Time Best Bollywood Family Dramas.(Photo Credit – Amazon Prime)

Whether it’s celebrating festivals, dealing with conflicts, or cherishing moments of togetherness, Bollywood family dramas bring out the emotions that resonate with every Indian household. So, grab your popcorn and get ready for a filmy rollercoaster as we delve into some of the all-time best Bollywood family dramas that have left an indelible mark on our hearts.

Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham (2001)

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Kabhi Khushi Kabhie Gham is the ultimate family drama that has defined the genre for years. Directed by Karan Johar, this film is a perfect blend of emotions, grandeur, and star power. The story revolves around the Raichand family, headed by the strict yet loving Yashvardhan Raichand (Amitabh Bachchan) and his wife Nandini (Jaya Bachchan). When their adopted son Rahul (Shah Rukh Khan) falls in love with...

Mithun Chakraborty and his son Namashi mark their entry into the world of filmmaking with the release of their debut short film, “Bahar Aa Chaman Prakash,” through their production house, Myrnd Movies. The film is now available for streaming on Pocket Films’ YouTube channel, offering audiences a glimpse into the creative prowess of the Chakraborty family.

Directed by Aniket Dabbas, “Bahar Aa Chaman Prakash” stars notable talents including Amole Gupte, Hemani Chawla, and Namashi Chakraborty himself. The narrative unfolds with an exploration of human emotions against the backdrop of life’s complexities, offering a poignant and thought-provoking cinematic experience.

Mithun Chakraborty and Namashi’s Filmmaking Debut

The film’s journey began with its screening in competition at the prestigious Bengaluru International Short Film Festival in 2023, where it garnered attention and acclaim from critics and viewers alike. Now, with its online release, “Bahar Aa Chaman Prakash” opens its doors to a wider audience,...

Actress Hemani Chawla has opened up on working with Amole Gupte and Namashi Chakraborty, in the short film ‘Bahar Aa Chaman Prakash’, calling it a brilliant experience.

Known for her work in ‘Dabangii – Mulgii Aayi Re Aayi’, Hemani talked about what prompted her to come on board.

She said: “The title itself was so interesting and exciting that when I heard it, I instantly understood this is an important film made on a sensitive subject. Most importantly, it has Amole sir and Namashi in it, that’s the biggest draw. No sensible actor will deny this project.”

The experience of working with Amole and Namashi was brilliant, says the actress.

Amole is the director of movies like ‘Saina’, ‘Hawa Hawaai’. He is also the writer of ‘Taare Zameen Par’.

“When I read the script, I was nervous in the beginning. Amole sir has such an incredible body of work, plus being such a senior,...

This week of December offers a brand new slate of titles on the Ott, from crime thriller to docu series and coming of age story. Here is a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention this week.

Vyooham

The Telugu crime thriller series, ‘Vyooham’ features Sai Sushanth Reddy in the lead role with Chaitanya Krishna, Pavani Gangireddy, Ravindra Vijay and Shashank Siddamsetty in pivotal roles.The trailer showcases Acp Arjun Ramachandra, portrayed by Sai Sushanth Reddy, as he engages viewers in a relentless quest for justice.

The plot unfolds from a seemingly simple hit-and-run involving a tragic loss for a pregnant couple into a compelling tapestry of intertwined lives. Tasked with tracking down a serial killer, a trained naxal, handling a suspended cop, and dismantling a terrorist organisation, Arjun’s journey is intensified by the haunting echoes of his own painful past. It will...

This week of December offers a brand new slate of titles on the Ott, from crime thriller to docu series and coming of age story. Here is a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention this week.

Vyooham

The Telugu crime thriller series, ‘Vyooham’ features Sai Sushanth Reddy in the lead role with Chaitanya Krishna, Pavani Gangireddy, Ravindra Vijay and Shashank Siddamsetty in pivotal roles.The trailer showcases Acp Arjun Ramachandra, portrayed by Sai Sushanth Reddy, as he engages viewers in a relentless quest for justice.

The plot unfolds from a seemingly simple hit-and-run involving a tragic loss for a pregnant couple into a compelling tapestry of intertwined lives. Tasked with tracking down a serial killer, a trained naxal, handling a suspended cop, and dismantling a terrorist organisation, Arjun’s journey is intensified by the haunting echoes of his own painful past. It will...

The trailer of the upcoming streaming docu series ‘First Act’ was unveiled on Wednesday, and it offers a glimpse into the life of India’s young talents and their parents and how they navigate the entertainment industry.

The trailer features many prominent faces from the entertainment industry who have worked as child artistes and have gone on to carve a niche for themselves.

The six-part unscripted series follows six key child artistes, capturing their lives in both personal and professional settings.

Their experiences are juxtaposed with insights from seasoned actors who made their debut in the industry as child artistes like Sarika, Jugal Hansraj and older child actors like Darsheel Safary, and Parzaan Dastur.

Filmmakers Shoojit Sircar and Amole Gupte, who have worked closely with child artists, as well as casting directors such as Mukesh Chhabra, Honey Trehan, and Tess Joseph also offer an insight on how the industry functions with the child artistes.

The trailer of the upcoming streaming docu series ‘First Act’ was unveiled on Wednesday, and it offers a glimpse into the life of India’s young talents and their parents and how they navigate the entertainment industry.

The trailer features many prominent faces from the entertainment industry who have worked as child artistes and have gone on to carve a niche for themselves.

The six-part unscripted series follows six key child artistes, capturing their lives in both personal and professional settings.

Their experiences are juxtaposed with insights from seasoned actors who made their debut in the industry as child artistes like Sarika, Jugal Hansraj and older child actors like Darsheel Safary, and Parzaan Dastur.

Filmmakers Shoojit Sircar and Amole Gupte, who have worked closely with child artists, as well as casting directors such as Mukesh Chhabra, Honey Trehan, and Tess Joseph also offer an insight on how the industry functions with the child artistes.

The upcoming docuseries ‘First Act’ showcases the experiences of child actors and their parents in the Hindi TV and film industry. The series highlights the important role played by both parents and the industry in safeguarding the well-being of children.

“This was a project that had been sitting with me on the back burner for some time. Child actors are an integral part of the Indian film and television industry, and many beautiful stories would not be as impactful without them.

“However, these artistes face a unique set of challenges that I felt needed to be shared. I am so delighted that professionals who started their careers as child actors have come forward to support this project, in addition to the stalwarts,” said Deepa Bhatia, the director of the series.

The series also features insights of filmmakers who have worked closely with child artistes during the course of their careers,...

The upcoming docuseries ‘First Act’ showcases the experiences of child actors and their parents in the Hindi TV and film industry. The series highlights the important role played by both parents and the industry in safeguarding the well-being of children.

“This was a project that had been sitting with me on the back burner for some time. Child actors are an integral part of the Indian film and television industry, and many beautiful stories would not be as impactful without them.

“However, these artistes face a unique set of challenges that I felt needed to be shared. I am so delighted that professionals who started their careers as child actors have come forward to support this project, in addition to the stalwarts,” said Deepa Bhatia, the director of the series.

The series also features insights of filmmakers who have worked closely with child artistes during the course of their careers,...

Music composer-director-writer Vishal Bhardwaj’s film ‘Kaminey’, starring Shahid Kapoor, Priyanka Chopra, Amole Gupte and Chandan Roy Sanyal, celebrated its 13th anniversary on Sunday.

Chandan, who played the character of a gangster named Mikhail, recently walked down the memory lane and shared how the film came his way.

Calling Vishal Bhardwaj his “mentor and guru”, he said: “I was in London doing theatre when he selected me to play Mikhail. If not for Vishal sir, I think I would still be a part of the theatre group there.”

The actor initially found it difficult to understand his character as being a gangster; it was an unpredictable part.

Recounting his experience, he said: “Initially it was very difficult to understand Mikhail as a character because he was a gangster and had different shades to his personality. Vishal sir not only helped me understand Mikhail better but also helped me find the...

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

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

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

Mumbai, March 26 (Ians) The box office performance of the latest Bollywood biggie "Mumbai Saga" has been low despite all the hype, and the film trade blames the Covid-19 pandemic. The Sanjay Gupta directorial hit theatres on March 19 and has managed to collect Rs 13.43 crore in its first six days.

Sharing the figures on Friday, trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted: "#MumbaiSaga underperforms, despite positive word of mouth... The #Hindi markets - #Maharashtra specifically - are affected due to #Covid-19 pandemic... Fri 2.82 cr, Sat 2.40 cr, Sun 3.52 cr, Mon 1.49 cr, Tue 1.47 cr, Wed 90 lakh, Thu 83 lakh. Total: Rs 13.43 cr. #India biz."

"Mumbai Saga" features John Abraham, Emraan Hashmi, Mahesh Manjrekar, Amole Gupte, Suniel Shetty, Kajal Aggarwal, Rohit Roy, Anjana Sukhani and Prateik Babbar in key roles.

Talking about the pandemic, India reported 59,118 Covid cases in the last 24 hours, the highest single-day spike since October, 2020, which took the total tally to 1,18,46,652 on Friday. Cases...

Saina

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

Directed by Amole Gupte

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

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

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

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

Saina Movie Review

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

By Arundhuti Banerjee

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

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

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

Mumbai, March 23 (Ians) Filmmaker Amole Gupte, who has directed the upcoming biopic Saina, says it was a pleasure getting to know the family of badminton star Saina Nehwal while making the film.

"I was excited to burrow neck deep into her life and her journey. I was taken aback by the world number one champion and her family's modesty. Their honesty, simplicity and humility left me awe-inspired," said Gupte, about Saina's family, who stay in Hyderabad.

The filmmaker says that he was inspired by Saina's story.

"I go where my heart leads. I was fascinated by Saina's story, when I saw this young girl go on to become the world number one in badminton, the first woman to achieve this feat for India. ‘Saina' is a story of this simple girl from a simple middle-class background who worked towards becoming the champion," he says.

The film will see actress Parineeti Chopra...

Mumbai, March 22 (Ians) Filmmaker Sanjay Gupta on Monday said he has taken a bold step by releasing his latest film Mumbai Saga in theatres amid the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. The director hopes even though the returns might be delayed, they will not be denied.

"With Mumbai Saga safely in theatres, now praying for people to be safe. We have taken a bold step and returns maybe delayed but will never be denied. Thank you for all the love showered on the film and my entire team," Sanjay Gupta tweeted on Monday.

In a separate tweet, the filmmaker spoke about the box office collection of the film.

"In ordinary times the numbers would've been extraordinary and in these extraordinary times these numbers are very encouraging," he wrote.

The film has collected a total of Rs 8.74 cr in its opening week.

Trade analyst Taran Adarsh tweeted the figures on Monday saying the...

Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra has shared what she does when she is left alone in the vanity van. She posted a picture on Instagram, where she is seen taking a mirror selfie dressed in an oversized pink T-shirt and black pants.

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"When they leave me alone in the vana" Parineeti wrote as the caption.

Speaking about her work, Parineeti was recently seen in the digitally released movie "The Girl On The Train".

Her latest release also includes "Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar", directed by Dibakar Banerjee.

She is currently gearing up for her next "Saina", a sports biography based on badminton ace Saina Nehwal.

"Saina" is directed by Amole Gupte and set to release on March 26.

Parineeti Chopra plays badminton ace Saina Nehwal in the biopic "Saina". The actress says she is glad that only trainers were around on the set and not Saina herself.

"I remember visiting Saina Nehwal's house in Hyderabad to meet her and she told me, 'I have never seen you play sports before'. When we returned, I knew I had to double my training as someone entrusted me with a responsibility to play the sport right. If I can play even one per cent of what she played, I would consider myself lucky. I was glad only my coaches and trainers were there (on the set). If Saina herself had been there, it would've made me very nervous," Parineeti said.

Even though Saina was not physically present at all times, Parineeti reveals that the former was always just a phone call away.

"Saina was very approachable and answered all queries I had.

Mumbai Saga movie review is here. The Indian Hindi-language action crime drama is directed by Sanjay Gupta and produced by T-Series. The movie boosts of an ensemble cast of John Abraham, Emraan Hashmi, Suniel Shetty, Kajal Aggarwal, Rohit Roy, Anjana Sukhani, Mahesh Manjrekar, Prateik Babbar, Samir Soni, Amole Gupte and Gulshan Grover.

Mumbai Saga hits the theatres on 19 March 2021.

Mumbai Saga Movie Review

Masala days are here again. Theatre mein jao or citi bajao. If you are born and brought up by the massy Ott (over the top baba) entertaining cop v/s criminal drama, fascinated by the Bollywood’s underworld then Mumbai Saga is your ticket.

Sanjay Gupta’s triangular love story with Bollywood masala and Hollywood’s action crime dramas since Aatish, Kaante, Musafir, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Shootout at Wadala continues with Mumbai Saga as well. With Dus Kahaniyaan and Kaabil an exception but still mass entertainers.

The...

Mumbai, March 14 (Ians) Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra took to social media to talk about the recent incident involving a Bangalore-based model-turned-makeup artiste accusing a Zomato delivery executive of assault.

The actress urged the delivery service to look into the matter and find out the truth.

She wrote, "Zomato India - Please find and publicly report the truth.. If the gentleman is innocent (and I believe he is), Please help us penalise the woman in question. This is inhuman, shameful and heartbreaking .. Please let me know how I can help.. #ZomatoDeliveryGuy @zomatoin."

The model-turned-make up artiste posted a video on social media, in which she claimed that the delivery agent punched her. Zomato has temporarily suspended the delivery agent and is covering his legal costs. The company is also covering the medical expenses of the model-turned-make up artiste.

Meanwhile, Parineeti will be seen in the films Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar and Saina.

Mumbai Saga, which will be soon released, is a powerful story revolving around the events that led to the transformation of Bombay into Mumbai. Based on the events that transpired between the 1980s and 1990s are dunked in politics, grime, crime, filth, blood, and bullets. The makers announced the commencement with the string of men who would take the Saga to the final conclusion. It’s time to meet the men that hold the fort of Mumbai Saga.

John Abraham and Emraan Hashmi play as Amartya Rao and officer Vijay Savarka respectively who are pitted against each other, Mahesh Manjrekar plays Bhau, who culled out of the political atmosphere that existed in the Bombay of yore. Amole Gupte as Gaitonde, Prateik Babbar as Amar’s brother Arjun, Rohit Bose Roy as Baba, Shaad Randhawa as Jagannath, Vivaan Parashar as Sadashiv, Suniel Shetty as Sada Anna, Gulshan Grover as Nari Khan...

Mumbai, March 2: Bollywood actress Parineeti Chopra announced the release date of her new film Saina. The biopic based on the life of badminton ace Saina Nehwal is slated to release on March 26.

Parineeti shared the poster of the film and captioned it, "Saina! In cinemas 26th March @nehwalsaina #AmoleGupte @manavkaul @eshan.naqvi #BhushanKumar #DeepaBhatia @sujay.jairaj #RaseshShah #KrishanKumar @amaal_mallik @manojmuntashir @kunaalvermaa @tseries.official @tseriesfilms #FrontFootPictures #Agcpl #Saina."

She wrote her captions with emojis of a smiley and a badminton racket.

The film is directed by Amole Gupte and was shot in 2019. It was originally supposed to release in summer last year but got delayed due to the pandemic. Shraddha Kapoor was initially cast as Saina Nehwal but later replaced by Parineeti.

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Parineeti will also be seen in the film Sandeep Aur Pinky Faraar, which has been directed by Dibakar Banerjee.

Mumbai, Feb 26: Veteran actor Gulshan Grover says he has respect for Ott platforms but theatres define the festive experience of watching films, and it is something that has been missing over the past year.

"For almost a year now, we have been watching films and series on Ott in our homes. We have been watching content from across the world. The Ott has its own advantages but we also want to get out there and want to have a real experience of watching a film," said Grover at the trailer launch of the upcoming film Mumbai Saga on Friday in Mumbai.

About filmmakers who have gone ahead and released films amid Covid protocol, he added, "It's a gutsy and courageous move from producers and entertainers that we care for the audience. Accepting the idea of 50 per cent capacity in theatres is a big step for financiers, producers and actors...

John Abraham is back again with a crime-thriller and we can't keep calm.

The teaser of the actor's much-anticipated film Mumbai Saga, co-starring Emraan Hashmi, dropped on the Internet on Wednesday and it will blow your mind.

The trailer shows John playing the role of a deadly gangster named Amartya Rao, who wants to dominate the Bombay underworld in the Eighties and the Nineties, before the city was renamed to Mumbai. Emraan Hashmi features as a no-nonsense cop, who is hell-bent on destroying Amartya's reign and is determined to make Bombay violence-free.

The film, directed by Sanjay Gupta and produced by Bhushan and Krishan Kumar under their banner T-Series, also stars Sunil Shetty, Kajal Aggarwal Mahesh Manjrekar, Gulshan Grover, Amole Gupte, Rohit Roy and Prateik Babbar.

Mumbai Saga begins in cinemas on 19th March 2021.

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Brace yourself for the first big-ticket venture of the year. Producers Bhushan Kumar and Krishan Kumar (T-Series), Anuradha Gupta (White Feather Films) and Sangeeta Ahir, and writer, producer, director Sanjay Gupta's Mumbai Saga will hit the theatres on March 19, 2021.

Starring John Abraham, Emraan Hashmi, Kajal Agarwal, Mahesh Manjrekar, Suniel Shetty, Prateik Babbar, Rohit Roy, Gulshan Grover, and Amole Gupte in pivotal roles. This will be Bollywood's first big-canvas release since the lockdown was imposed in March 2020.

The film which traces the journey of Bombay becoming Mumbai through its underbelly, punctuated by crucial events between the 1980s and 1990s, soaked in blood, sweat and tears, promises to end the audience's long wait to watch a saga worth the big screen experience. The film marks Sanjay Gupta's return to his pet genre, the gangster-drama space, after eight long years. 

Talking about the decision to open in cinemas, Bhushan Kumar of T-Series,...

SandalwoodThe series, based on the life of the late forest brigand Veerappan, will be directed by Amr Ramesh.Digital NativeBollywood star Suniel Shetty has bagged an important role in a web series to be directed by Amr Ramesh, Kannada filmmaker. The series is based on the life of the late forest brigand Veerappan and veteran actor Kishore has been roped in to play that role. Plans are on to release it in multiple languages and we hear that Suniel Shetty will be playing the tough cop Shankar Bidari. Reports are that Suniel Shetty will be joining the sets of this web series later this month and will be completing shooting for his portions in about 25 – 30 days. The actor has earlier played the role of Sarkar in the Sudeep starrer Kannada movie Phailwan. Produced and directed by S Krishna, Phailwan marked S Krishna’s wife Swapna’s debut as producer who...

Actress Kajal Aggarwal, who will next be seen on screen in Kamal Haasan's upcoming "Indian 2", has said that she is not allowed to talk about the forthcoming vigilante action thriller.

Kajal was interacting with the media when she visited internationally acclaimed artists Subramanian Gopalsamy and Gnanadickam Ponnusamy's art exhibition named "Divine Intervention" in Mumbai.

Also Read:?Sonakshi Sinha surprises fans with action-packed throwback video

According to media reports, Kajal plays an 85-year-old woman in director Shankar's "Indian 2". "It's a very exciting role but I can't tell you too much about it. They (makers of the film) will kill me!" she laughed, adding: "I will resume shooting in February. It's going to be very different. I have never done something like this role. This is not a stereotypical answer but a genuine one," she said.

Apart from 'Indian 2', talking about her upcoming projects, Kajal said:...

After months of practicing the art of playing Badminton, actress Parineeti Chopra began shooting for Saina Nehwal’s upcoming biopic in October 11th in Vasai, Mumbai. The movie traces the journey of the badminton ace to World No 1, traveling across countries and highlighting the milestones of her career.

For the movie they have built 12 sets around Mumbai in the out-skirts to recreate the badminton courts from across the globe, where Saina played the major matches of her career.

Talking about the recreated sets, director Amole Gupte shares, “We have already completed over five court design. Each Court represents a different match right from the Czech Republic to Malina.”

Designed and recreated by Amit Ray and Subrata Chakravorty, who has earlier worked with director Sanjay Leela Bansali for Padmaavat and Akshay Kumar’s Kesari, the ace director says, “Amit and Subrata are my dearest friends and have worked with me on Hawaa Hawaai and Sniff.

Starring Parineeti Chopra, world champion badminton player Saina Nehwal’s biopic is directed by noted filmmaker Amole Gupte.

The three have formed a mutual admiration society during the preparation and now shoot for the highly anticipated film!

Apparently the director has been working on the movie for years, two and a half to be exact, to get it ready to make and make it perfect. He has nothing but praise for his actress! “ Parineeti is an amazing actor. I’m not saying this because we cast her in the movie. The footage is magical.”

Saina is nervous but excited about the film and that Gupte and Parineeti are bringing her story to life.

Talking about how the director keeps on giving frequent updates about the scenes and the shoots, Saina said, “I am happy that he’s directing my biopic. He knows how to handle such stories and he knows...

Superstar Salman Khan says he feels a strong parallel existence of his onscreen avatar Chulbul Pandey.

Salman took on the cop avatar of Chulbul Pandey with "Dabangg" in 2010. It has became very popular among his fans and followers. Now, he will be back as the fun police officer with the upcoming "Dabangg 3".

Also Read:?Farah Khan to replace Salman Khan

"Since the last 9 years, I feel a strong parallel existence of Chulbul Pandey. I am overwhelmed with the love and support that the fans gave the character," Salman said.

The actor opened up about how Chulbul Pandey is not just a character for him but is an entirely different persona that he likes to embrace.

"Once I wear my police vardi and moustache, I am no more Salman Khan, I am Chulbul Pandey," he added.

Directed by Prabhudheva and produced by Salma Khan, Arbaaz Khan and Nikhil Dwivedi under...

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...

The much-awaited "Dabangg 3" is all set to release on December 20, and a highlight of the film is Salman Khans hand-to-hand combat with the antagonist, played by Kichcha Sudeep, and 500 of his men in the climax of the film.

"It is going to be a treat for all Bollywood buffs with an epic climax scene where Salman Khan will go hand to hand against Kichcha Sudeep and his army of 500 men. From what we know, the final fight between (Salman's character) Chulbul Pandey and Balli (played by Sudeep) is the biggest action sequence in any Salman Khan movie. Apart from Salman Khan's one-man army taking on a literal army, there's going to be a hundred cars blowing up too," said a source in the film's unit.

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'Dabangg 3' is directed by Prabhudheva and the film also features Sonakshi Sinha,...

Actress Parineeti Chopra, who is playing the role of ace shuttler Saina Nehwal in the upcoming biopic titled "Saina", has made a comeback on the badminton court after suffering a neck injury.

"Yes, this is accurate information. I'm a 100 per cent fit now and I can't wait to step into the badminton court and play the game again! I thank my entire 'Saina' team for their invaluable support and my medical team for making me heal so quickly and getting me back on court," Parineeti said.

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She will make a comeback on the badminton court on Wednesday as she shoots a portion that will need her to play the sport for eight long hours.

Parineeti added: "I'm feeling very positive to pull off the intense shooting schedule that lies ahead of me because it will involve...

Parineeti Chopra is getting ready for her next film directed by the Amole Gupte about Olympic medalist in badminton Saina Nehwal. Parineeti has immersed herself in prep for the role and has been training hard to play the badminton powerhouse.

“I’ve put all my energies prepping for this role, something I’ve never done for the 10-12 films that I’ve worked in previously and in the process I have finally discovered the person I am and the actor. I’m really excited to start Saina. I think it will be a life-changing experience,” says the actress.

Parineeti has been practising for the last six months to step into the shoes of the Olympian shuttler, taking her coach Eshan Naqvi with her to London. Eshan’s seniors from various academies in Mumbai have also been training Parineeti, including Shrikant Vad who was Saina’s first mentor from Mumbai, back...

Ace shuttler Saina Nehwal on Monday wished luck to actress Parineeti Chopra as she will soon start shooting for the former's biopic.

"Looking forward to this journey together! My best wishes to the team 'Saina Nehwal Biopic'," Nehwal wrote.

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Along with the post, Nehwal also posted a picture in which Parineeti is seen holding a shuttle cock.

Producer Bhushan Kumar shared that the film's shoot will commence on October 11.

He tweeted: "All the very best Parineeti and the entire team as our project, #SainaNehwalBiopic starts shooting on 11th October."

Parineeti had replaced actress Shraddha Kapoor in the biopic, which is being directed by Amole Gupte.

With the completion of 25 years in the Hindi Film Industry, Sanjay Gupta is ready to helm?the director?s seat with ?Mumbai Saga? produced by Bhushan Kumar?s T-Series.?

Set in the 1980s-?90s revolving around all that went into transforming Bombay into Mumbai, this gangster-drama, is an ensemble film.?

The film stars John Abraham, Emraan Hashmi, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, Prateik Babbar, Gulshan Grover, Rohit Roy, Amole Gupte, and others in the film.

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Meanwhile, the makers of the film have shared an image in which we see the photo of a clap stating that the journey begins. The image was captioned, "Mahurat shot of #MumbaiSaga.???? The journey begins. A 19th June 2020 release. @itsBhushanKumar ?#KrishanKumar #AnuradhaGupta ?@_SanjayGupta ?#WhiteFeatherFilms" ?

The image was released by director Sanjay Gupta. His post read, "19th June 2020. We have a date!"

Speaking on the film,...

With the completion of 25 years in the Hindi Film Industry, Sanjay Gupta is ready to helm the director?s seat with ?Mumbai Saga? produced by Bhushan Kumar?s T-Series. Set in the 1980s-?90s revolving around all that went into transforming Bombay into Mumbai, this gangster-drama, is an ensemble film.?

The film stars John Abraham, Emraan Hashmi, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, Prateik Babbar, Gulshan Grover, Rohit Roy, Amole Gupte, and others in the film.

Meanwhile, the makers of the film released the first poster from the film. Here we find images of guns protruding from the roofs of industrial buildings. We suppose that the industry might be related to the various black industry that is run by the underworld gangsters.?

The image was released by director Sanjay Gupta. His post read, "19th June 2020. We have a date!"

Speaking on the film, producer Bhushan Kumar says, ?Mumbai Saga is our first...

Here’s some exciting new movie news! With the completion of 25 years in the Hindi Film Industry, Sanjay Gupta is ready to helm the director’s seat with ‘Mumbai Saga’ produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series. Set in the 1980s-’90s revolving around all that went into transforming Bombay into Mumbai, this gangster-drama, is an ensemble film. Starring John Abraham, Emraan Hashmi, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, Prateik Babbar, Gulshan Grover, Rohit Roy, Amole Gupte and others, the film will go on floors next month.

Sanjay Gupta says, “25 years, 17 films later I had to give my audience something bigger and better. Mumbai Saga is by far my most ambitious film which needed a visionary producer. And I am grateful to Bhushan Kumar for putting his faith and might in it. is one such story that needs to be said on screen.”

Speaking on the film, producer Bhushan Kumar says, “Mumbai Saga...

Actress Parineeti Chopra has not started shooting for "Saina" yet and says she is still learning how to play badminton.

Parineeti on Thursday said that the shooting for the biopic will commence in October.

"Hi everyone, we have not started the shoot of 'Saina' yet. I am still learning how to play Badminton! We will start in October once I get better at it! Four months to go," she tweeted.

Parineeti had replaced actress Shraddha Kapoor in the Saina Nehwal biopic, which is being directed by Amole Gupte.

She will next be seen in "Jabariya Jodi" along with actor Sidharth Malhotra. The film is scheduled for release on August 2.

Directed by Prashant Singh, "Jabariya Jodi" is based on 'Pakadwa Vivah' (forced marriage), which was once rampant in Bihar.

With the completion of 25 years in the Hindi Film Industry, Sanjay Gupta is ready to helm the director?s seat with ?Mumbai Saga? produced by Bhushan Kumar?s T-Series. Set in the 1980s-?90s revolving around all that went into transforming Bombay into Mumbai, this gangster-drama, is an ensemble film. Starring John Abraham, Emraan Hashmi, Jackie Shroff, Suniel Shetty, Prateik Babbar, Gulshan Grover, Rohit Roy, Amole Gupte and others, the film will go on floors next month.

Speaking on the film, producer Bhushan Kumar says, ?Mumbai Saga is our first in the gangster drama genre and who better than Sanjay to direct it. The film is inspired by true events yet makes the characters so larger than life. The entire cast will bring so much to the table.?

Sanjay Gupta adds, ? 25 years, 17 films later I had to give my audience something bigger and better. Mumbai Saga is by far my...

Actress Parineeti Chopra has been devoting two hours daily to watch match footage and public appearance videos of Saina Nehwal to get into the mind of the ace badminton player. The Ishaqzaade actress has been prepping intensely for the character to ensure she is able to get Nehwal's mannerisms and body language as well as how she conducts herself on and off the court, on point.

"I am a visual learner," Parineeti said of her preparation, in a statement.

"The most important advice that I got from my entire training team, Amole Gupte sir and everybody was that I must watch Saina's matches. I haven't watched that many badminton matches and I really want to play exactly the way she plays."

"So, watching her matches how she drops her foot, how she uses her hand, how she uses her racket, her aggression on the court that is something that I...

Actress Parineeti Chopra, who has replaced Shraddha Kapoor in the Saina Nehwal biopic, is grateful about taking on the role. "Truly, truly grateful," Parineeti tweeted to T-Series head honcho Bhushan Kumar who welcomed her on board for the film about the badminton ace. Parineeti, who is busy promoting her forthcoming film Kesari these days, will start training in badminton for the role soon.

Shraddha had been preparing hard for the movie, and she even spent time with Saina to ace the role. But according to reports, she opted out of the project over scheduling conflicts. Amole Gupte is directing the project.

Actor Ronit Roy is proud of ActFest, an 'actors only festival', and says it was long overdue.

ActFest is being organised by Cintaa (Cine and TV Artistes' Association).?

"It's a great initiative by Cintaa... One that has taken a long time to come and I'm proud that Cintaa is now doing it," Ronit said in a statement.?

"It provides a stage to actors by actors. I'm proud to be a part of this," added the actor, who is part of the fest and will be talking about his journey in the industry.?

The festival, to be held on February 15-16, features popular artistes participating in discussions, conducting workshops or giving lectures on various aspects of the art. The event is conceived and designed by The 48 Hour Film Project, India.?

Other names associated with the project are: Amit Sadh, Amole Gupte, Archana Puran Singh, Ashish Vidyarthi, Dilip Joshi, Kritika Kamra,...

BiopicsShraddha Kapoor will portray Saina and Tollywood actor Sudheer Babu will play Gopichand, while Deepika might be roped in to play Sindhu.Ts SudhirShraddha Kapoor/TwitterIn the wake of several successes on the badminton court for India post the Rio Olympics in 2016, the film industry evinced interest in producing biopics on the life and times of the three of the sport’s biggest Indian names – Pullela Gopichand, Saina Nehwal and Pv Sindhu. But in spite of basic content on Gopichand and Saina available in the form of biographies, it took time to cull out movie scripts and screenplays, and the productions were stuck on the drawing board for long. Finally the Saina biopic is on the floors, as a strange coincidence at the same time that news of her impending marriage to fellow badminton player and former Commonwealth Games gold medallist Parupalli Kashyap broke. On 22 September, the movie shoot took off,...

We have your first look of actress Shraddha Kapoor who is playing the role of the ace badminton player Saina Nehwal.

Shraddha has been practicing for months including many 6 am training sessions while juggling other commitments, she says, “I have already clocked 40 classes of badminton in preparation for this biopic. It’s a really tough sport, but I am enjoying myself. To get an insight into the life of a sportsperson is fascinating. Saina’s journey itself is so interesting — right from her misses to her injuries and victories. I can relate to her journey in a big way, because I have gone through similar experiences in a different field. Despite everything, she has not let her focus shift and that’s what’s truly inspiring.”

Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series produced ‘Saina Nehwal biopic’ went on floors on 22nd September 2018. Starring Shraddha Kapoor as Saina Nehwal, the film is directed by Amole Gupte.

It’s raining bio-pics in the Bollywood backyard. Even as Shraddha Kapoor is to play badminton star Saina Nehwal in a bio-pic directed by Amole Gupte, another badminton biopic of ace badminton player, chief national coach of the Indian badminton team and Padma Shri awardee Pullela Gopichand is on the way. The film to be producedRead More

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Director Amole Gupte confirms that Shraddha Kapoor’s Saina Nehwal biopic will go on the floors in September this year. He also states that he has total confidence in Shraddha and her acting abilities to play the badminton star with panache. Gupte told a daily, “We start shooting in September. In December, Shraddha had travelled to Hyderabad to train at Saina’s mentor Pullela Gopichand’s badminton academy and continued with her training in Mumbai. I’ve been working on this film for over two years and it’s important to me. I’m looking forward to September.”

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