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Which Bollywood Movie Did Daniel Craig Audition For?

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You read that right—Daniel Craig, now a household name as James Bond, once auditioned for a role in Rang De Basanti that you wouldn’t expect him to touch. In a twist that even the most hardcore Bond fans might not know, Craig tried out for the part of James McKinley, the British jailor who walks the freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Rajguru, and Sukhdev to their execution in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s iconic film.

But things didn’t pan out—because he was also being considered to take on the role of the next 007 at the time. In his autobiography, The Stranger in the Mirror, Mehra recounts how he wanted to create a piece of world cinema, aiming for perfection behind the scenes with a team that included David Reid and Adam Bowling. These two had worked on classics like Lock,...

Applause Entertainment’s series on the life and times of Mahatma Gandhi directed by Hansal Mehta, seems to get bigger by the month.

The big announcement on Gandhi Jayanti is that A R Rahman would be scoring the music for this purported epic series.

Rahman is no stranger to historical epics: he has earlier scored music for Ketan Mehta’s Mangal Pandey: The Rising, Raj Kumar Santoshi’s The Legend Of Bhagat Singh and Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Rang De Basanti.

On Rahman’s coming up n board Applause Entertainment’s Gandhi, director Hansal Mehta comments, “Gandhi is a deeply human retelling of M K Gandhi’s life story, a story that continues to inspire generations. Having A.R. Rahman join us on this journey is truly a dream come true. His music has the unique ability to elevate storytelling and for a project of this scale and significance, we couldn...

India has selected Laapataa Ladies (Lost Ladies) as its candidate for the Best International Feature Film category at the 97th Academy Awards.

Directed by Kiran Rao and produced by Jio Studios, the Hindi film is described as a lighthearted satire on patriarchy.

It follows two brides, whose identities are hidden by an elaborate bridal head covering, who get mixed up on the eve of their wedding days, setting them on the paths of very different destinies from those they had envisaged.

A committee overseen by the Film Federation of India selected the title from 29 contenders which also included Bollywood hit Animal, Malayalam National Award winner Aattam and Cannes title All We Imagine As Light.

The latter film, directed by Payal Kapadia, had been cited in international circles as a hot contender to represent India this year, thanks to its Cannes credentials.

That picture, following two nurses who embark on a...

Celebrating Independence Day with a movie marathon is a great way to immerse yourself in the spirit of patriotism. Here are five Bollywood films that capture the essence of India’s struggle for freedom, heroism, and national pride, making them perfect for Independence Day 2024:

Lagaan (2001)

Directed by Ashutosh Gowariker, Lagaan is an epic sports drama set in British-ruled India. The film tells the story of a group of villagers who challenge their British oppressors to a high-stakes cricket match, with their future at stake. It’s a tale of unity, courage, and defiance against colonial rule, making it an inspiring watch for Independence Day.

Rang De Basanti (2006)

Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Rang De Basanti is a film that resonates with the younger generation. It portrays the journey of a group of friends who, while acting in a film about Indian freedom fighters, begin to awaken to their own sense of patriotism.

Soha Ali Khan is preparing for her role in the upcoming film Chhorii 2, where she portrays a “slightly negative and mean” character. In an interview, she discussed how her daughter, Inaaya, reacted to this role. Soha humorously noted that both her husband, Kunal Kemmu, and Inaya were not surprised given her disciplinarian nature at home.

Talking about her daughter, Soha shared that six-year-old Inaaya now has a sense of self and is old enough for Soha to pursue her personal ambitions. Soha emphasized the importance of balancing her professional and personal life, mentioning that Inaya understands and supports her mother’s career aspirations. She believes that her pursuit of personal dreams and earning her own income will ultimately inspire and support Inaya in achieving her dreams as well.

Soha and Kunal married in 2015, and after a brief break, she resumed her acting career with films like 31st October and...

Multihyphenate G.V. Prakash Kumar is expanding his reach in Indian cinema, with several high-profile projects as both composer and actor on the horizon.

Kumar, who made his debut as a film composer age 19 with Vasanthabalan’s 2006 Tamil-language movie “Veyil,” entered Hindi-language cinema with Anurag Kashyap’s “Gangs of Wasseypur,” for which he composed the background score, in 2012.

His journey in the film industry began even earlier, when he debuted as a singer as a child, in his maternal uncle A.R. Rahman’s “Gentleman” (1993). Kumar’s recent Hindi composing efforts “Sarfira” and upcoming “Emergency” mark his continued expansion in Bollywood. Kumar notes that while core emotions in film music are universal, incorporating regional flavors is crucial when scoring.

“Sarfira,” for example, is Sudha Kongara’s remake of her own Tamil Nadu-set “Soorarai Pottru.” “If the film is placed in a particular region or state, we need to study and translate the folk elements into the film,...

Producer Nidhi Parmar Hiranandani of Chalk N Cheese Films Production Llp is all set to bring the inspiring tale of Srikanth Bolla in association with Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series. Titled Srikanth – Aa Raha Hai Sabki Aankhein Kholne, the film stars Rajkummar Rao and Alaya F in lead roles. This is the second film that Nidhi is producing after Saand Ki Aankh.

Being a young producer, Nidhi has emerged as a trailblazer in the entertainment arena. Nidhi who aspired to be a director started her journey being an Assistant Director on Rang De Basanti, later she even worked on the production side of TV shows. Nidhi shares the first time she fell in love with film production was during the making of Rang De Basanti, she says, “During Rang De Basanti, I felt the producer has a lot of power (at least that’s how I saw it) and I genuinely...

Actress Aditi Rao Hydari on Wednesday posted an adorable birthday wish for her fiance-actor Siddharth, wishing for endless laughter, fairy dust and happiness on loop.

Aditi and Siddharth got secretly engaged to actor Siddharth, recently. She made the announcement on social media in March by dropping a snap flaunting their engagement rings.

Now, on the occasion of Siddharth’s 45th birthday, Aditi, who was last seen in ‘Hey Sinamika’ shared a series of unseen black and white pictures.

The photos show Aditi holding his beau’s hands, while the duo strikingly poses for the cameras. The rest of the pictures show them candidly laughing and hugging each other.

The post is captioned as: “Happiest birthday my manicorn… To endless laughter, fairy dust and happiness on loop… More power to you and everything that you do… Squishes from your forever cheerleader.”

Dia Mirza too took to her Instagram Stories and shared...

Amar Singh Chamkila’s Jukebox Is An Asset To Be Treasured ( Photo Credit – Netflix India / YouTube )

Rating – 10 out of 5 stars! Some Albums outperform!

The release of Amar Singh Chamkila is still a few days away, but the jukebox of the film is out, and this is one film where Bollywood outperformed after a very long time. Recently, I was putting all my hopes for a good Bollywood music album from Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi, totally forgetting about the Chamkila biopic. But finally, Ar Rahman, Imtiaz Ali, and Irshad Kamil’s magical trio arrived unannounced, taking my breath away. And this album is the only soul music you need right now.

If you talk about a brilliantly balanced album from a commercial film, you would struggle when you encountered it last. Last year, Animal had a good album, undoubtedly, but it never stayed with you. Similarly, Rocky Aur Rani Ki...

Actors Aditi Rao Hydari and Siddharth have reportedly tied-the-knot secretly in a temple in Wanaparthy, Telangana. According to reports, the two got married in a quiet ceremony but have not made any official announcement yet.

The two actors reportedly got married on Wednesday morning at the Sri Ranganayakaswamy Temple in Warnapathy’s Srirangapur in Telangana.

Many regional news portals have carried reports confirming the news.

The actors began dating after working on the 2021 film ‘Maha Samudram’. However, the two always kept their relationship away from the public eye.

It was earlier this year, when the ‘Wazir’ actress took to social media to confirm their relationship.

Aditi made her film debut in 2006 with the Malayalam film ‘Prajapathi’, after which she starred in movies such as ‘Yeh Saali Zindagi’, ‘Rockstar’, ‘Wazir’ and ‘Padmaavat’. She will next be seen in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar’.

Aditi was first reported to be married to Satyadeep Mishra.

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding: History was made yet again as the iconic trio of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, and Aamir Khan, set the stage on fire during day two of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s pre-wedding festivities in Jamnagar. The three superstars graced the event together, mesmerizing the audience with their performance to the chartbuster song ‘Naatu Naatu’.

The sight of Shah Rukh, Salman, and Aamir sharing the spotlight and dancing to the Oscar-winning song created an unforgettable evening. Their flawless execution of the ‘Rrr’ song’s hook step showcased their legendary charisma and camaraderie.

Fire On The Floor – Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Aamir Khan dance to Naatu Naatu at the pre-wedding celebration of Anant Ambani #ShahRukhKhan #SalmanKhan #AamirKhan #AnantAmbani #AnantRadhika #Ambani #AmbaniWedding pic.twitter.com/tvaRZP0Jt3

— Shah Rukh Khan Universe Fan Club (@SRKUniverse) March 2, 2024

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Shark Tank India Season 3’s New Shark Ronnie Screwvala – A Man With A Net Worth Of 12,800 Crore ( Photo Credit – Sony Liv / YouTube )

Shark Tank India Season 3 has got its newest shark, one of the richest men in Bollywood. Richer than Shah Rukh Khan. The panel has welcomed RSVP owner Ronnie Screwvala as the newest shark. The pitchers are in for a surprise while Ronnie, a man who enjoys a net worth of about 12,800 crore, will throw a volley of questions at them before closing deals.

The producer is a visionary who owns an empire of around 12,800 crore, and this empire is genuinely made by some of the greatest deals. Ronnie is the producer for RSVP films, which is known for producing films like Swades, Uri: The Surgical Strike, Rang De Basanti, and the recently released Sam Bahadur.

While Ronnie Screwvala’s 12,800 crore net worth is an unimaginable jump over the years,...

Oscar-winning music composer A R Rahman, who used the artificial intelligence for recreating the voices of late playback singers Bamba Bakya and Shahul Hameed for the song titled ‘Thimiri Yezhuda’ from the Rajinikanth-starrer ‘Lal Salaam’ has issued a clarification with regards to the usage of the AI tool and the compensation to the singer’s families.

The ‘Rang De Basanti’ composer took to his X, erstwhile Twitter and penned a note for his followers who questioned the dependence on AI for recreation of the voices of the departed singers.

He shared Sony Music South’s post highlighting how an AI tool was used to recreate the late singers’ voices. He wrote, “We took permission from their families and sent deserving remuneration for using their voice algorithms…technology is not a threat and a nuisance if we use it right.”

He also added the hashtags respect and nostalgia in the post.

Music composer A R Rahman, hailed as the ‘Mozart of Madras’, is celebrating his 57th birthday, even as the world toasts his musical prowess that has transcended cultural boundaries, earning him accolades and admiration worldwide.

The winner of six National Film Awards, two Oscars, two Grammys, a BAFTA Award, a Golden Globe, and the third-highest civilian award Padma Bhushan, Rahman has been creating music that is a testament to the universality of emotions. His compositions evoke a range of feelings that resonate with audiences from diverse backgrounds.

Born in Chennai on January 6, 1967, Rahman is known for the transformative impact he has had on the film industry, playing a pivotal role in redefining the role of music in Indian cinema, emphasising its importance in storytelling.

In his three-decade-long career, he has composed and produced original scores and songs for more than 145 films in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, English, Persian and Mandarin.

Actress Soha Ali Khan, along with her husband Kunal Kemmu and daughter Inaaya visited the Melbourne Cricket Ground (McG), on the 82nd birth anniversary of her father and former Indian cricketer Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi.

Paying a rich tribute to her father, Soha visited one of her Abba’s favourite places to play, that is — McG, and penned a heartwarming birthday wish.

Mansoor Ali Khan Pataudi also known as Tiger Pataudi was appointed India’s cricket captain at the age of 21. He was a right-handed batsman and a right-arm medium pace bowler

Soha took to her Instagram handle, where she enjoys 3.7 million followers, and dropped a string of family pictures wherein she can be seen wearing a blue crop top, and paired it with white pants. Kunal opted for a black sweater and matching cargo pants.

The ‘Rang De Basanti’ actress also shared a throwback picture of her father playing cricket at McG.

The founder of PVR Cinemas Ajay Bijli, who has turned into a singer with the rendition of “Ik Onkar” has opened up on his passion for singing, and shared how he was always fond of the music since his childhood.

“Ik Onkar” is sung by Ajay Bijli, and the music is composed by Sheykhar Ravjiani. The music video is directed by filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra.

Ajay shares a common trait with many entrepreneurs who have passions or hobbies beyond their primary focus on running their businesses. In his case, music and singing have always held a special place in his heart.

Talking to Ians, Bijli shared about his college band, his fondness for music, challenges he faced during the shoot of the track, and more.

“I have been singing and fond of music ever since I was a kid… I made a band in college called ‘Modus Operandi’. This was...

Director Sarvesh Mewara, who is all geared up for the release of upcoming action drama ‘Tejas’ starring Kangana Ranaut in the lead, has spilled the beans on the inspiration behind the dialogue ‘When in Doubt, Think About The Nation’. Well-studded with nail-biting action sequences, a grand canvas, and an immensely thought-provoking story of national pride, the trailer of ‘Tejas’ has indeed arrived as a treat for the audiences. Apart from all these intriguing elements, what especially stayed with people was the heavy dialogues that profoundly triggered the spirit of national pride.

The dialogue ‘When in Doubt, Think About The Nation’ comes along with the story from Sarvesh, as it has been inspired by producer Ronnie Screwvala’s creation ‘Rang De Basanti’.

The 2006 movie ‘Rang De Basanti’ was written, and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. It stars Aamir Khan, Siddharth, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Atul Kulkarni, Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Kapoor and British actress Alice Patten.

Director Sarvesh Mewara, who is all geared up for the release of upcoming action drama ‘Tejas’ starring Kangana Ranaut in the lead, has spilled the beans on the inspiration behind the dialogue ‘When in Doubt, Think About The Nation’. Well-studded with nail-biting action sequences, a grand canvas, and an immensely thought-provoking story of national pride, the trailer of ‘Tejas’ has indeed arrived as a treat for the audiences. Apart from all these intriguing elements, what especially stayed with people was the heavy dialogues that profoundly triggered the spirit of national pride.

The dialogue ‘When in Doubt, Think About The Nation’ comes along with the story from Sarvesh, as it has been inspired by producer Ronnie Screwvala’s creation ‘Rang De Basanti’.

The 2006 movie ‘Rang De Basanti’ was written, and directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra. It stars Aamir Khan, Siddharth, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Atul Kulkarni, Soha Ali Khan, Kunal Kapoor and British actress Alice Patten.

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who is known for films like ‘Rang De Basanti’, ‘Sarfarosh’, ‘3 Idiots’ and several others, has announced the debut of his eldest child, Junaid Khan, as a producer. The film, which is titled ‘Pritam Pyaare’, will also see the Bollywood superstar in a cameo appearance of five minutes.

The actor shared the development during a media conclave as he shared insights into fatherhood.

Junaid, who is also set to make his acting debut with another film, has worked in theatre for six years prior to entering cinema. He started his theatrical journey in August 2017 under the wings of director Quasar Thakore Padamsee with the latter’s rendition of the German theatre practitioner, Bertolt Brecht’s ‘Mother Courage and Her Children’. It’s a powerful satire highlighting the senselessness of war.

Talking about his son, Aamir shared: “Junaid is now entering Bollywood as a producer like my father.

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, who is known for films like ‘Rang De Basanti’, ‘Sarfarosh’, ‘3 Idiots’ and several others, has announced the debut of his eldest child, Junaid Khan, as a producer. The film, which is titled ‘Pritam Pyaare’, will also see the Bollywood superstar in a cameo appearance of five minutes.

The actor shared the development during a media conclave as he shared insights into fatherhood.

Junaid, who is also set to make his acting debut with another film, has worked in theatre for six years prior to entering cinema. He started his theatrical journey in August 2017 under the wings of director Quasar Thakore Padamsee with the latter’s rendition of the German theatre practitioner, Bertolt Brecht’s ‘Mother Courage and Her Children’. It’s a powerful satire highlighting the senselessness of war.

Talking about his son, Aamir shared: “Junaid is now entering Bollywood as a producer like my father.

New Delhi, Sep 26 (Ians) Acting is not about being someone different. It’s finding the similarity in what is apparently different, then finding myself in there, said Meryl Streep.

The 85-year-old veteran Bollywood actress Waheeda Rehman has been nominated for this year’s Dada Saheb Phalke Award. Some of her best movies include “Khamoshi”, “‘Guide”, and “Kagaz Ke Phool”.

Rehman made her film debut with the Telugu film “Rojulu Marayi” (1955), ….and rose to prominence with her association with filmmaker Guru Dutt: the romantic dramas “Pyaasa” (1957) and “Kaagaz Ke Phool” (1959), the musical romance”Chaudhvin Ka Chand” (1960) and the drama “Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam” (1962).

Rehman also had success with the romantic drama “Guide” (1965), for which she won the Filmfare Award for Best Actress.

This was Dev Anand’s work.

She won the award again for her performance in the romantic thriller “Neel Kamal” (1968), and additionally earned nominations for her roles in the...

Suriya, the versatile actor who has delivered some of the most memorable performances in Tamil cinema, is all set to make his Bollywood debut with a grand project. According to reliable sources, Suriya will be playing the lead role of Karna, the legendary warrior from the epic Mahabharata, in a film to be directed by none other than Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the acclaimed filmmaker who has given us gems like Rang De Basanti, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag and Toofan.

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The film, titled Karna, is said to be a dream project of Mehra, who has been working on the script for a long time. The film will explore the life and journey of Karna, who was the son of Surya (the Sun God) and Kunti (the mother of the Pandavas), but was raised by a charioteer and his wife. Karna was known for his generosity, loyalty, courage and archery skills,...

Fans of Suriya are in for a treat as the actor has confirmed his collaboration with acclaimed filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra for a Hindi film based on the Mahabharata character Karna.

The film, titled Karna, will be a big budget period drama that will explore the life and times of the legendary warrior who was born to the sun god Surya and princess Kunti. Karna was abandoned by his mother and raised by a charioteer family. He became a loyal friend of Duryodhana and fought against the Pandavas in the Kurukshetra war. He is considered as one of the most tragic and complex heroes in the Hindu epic.

According to sources, the film will be made in two parts and will have a pan-India appeal. The shooting will begin in 2024 and will be shot in various locations across India. The film will also feature a stellar cast of actors from different industries,...

Mumbai, Aug 22 (Ians) A new streaming series is set to bow on the horizon. Titled ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’, the show is a crime thriller and will tell the story in 10 parts. The fast-paced crime thriller features a highly versatile and talented cast with Kay Kay Menon, Avinash Tiwary, Kritika Kamra and Nivedita Bhattacharya along with Amyra Dastur in pivotal roles.

‘Bambai Meri Jaan’ is created by Rensil D’Silva, who is known for directing ‘Kurbaan’ and served as a dialogue and screenplay writer on the cult classic ‘Rang De Basanti’. Shujaat Saudagar. Who is known for ‘Rock On!! 2’ has also created the show along with Rensil.

The story for the same has been penned by S. Hussain Zaidi, who earlier works have inspired many Bollywood gangster dramas most notably Anurag Kashyap’s ‘Black Friday’ and the Alia Bhatt-starrer ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ which is based on the chapter of Gangubai Kothewali from ‘Mafia Queens of Mumbai’.

Zaidi,...

Mumbai, Aug 18 (Ians) Filmmaker and veteran actor Anupam Kher, who will be soon seen in the upcoming Kangana Ranaut directorial ‘Emergency’, took to his social media on Friday to share a short video clip wishing his dear friend, legendary Hollywood star Robert De Niro on his birthday.

The clip features several pictures of Anupam Kher with De Niro from their meet-ups. Robert is considered as one of the greatest actors of Hollywood, and is best known for his versatile performance in ‘The Godfather Part II’, ‘Taxi Driver’, ‘Raging Bull’, ‘The Irishman’ and several others.

Taking to his X (erstwhile Twitter), the Indian actor shared the clip as he also penned a note: “Happy birthday to my dearest friend and world’s #BestActor Mr. #RobertDeNiro. May you have a long and healthy life and keep inspiring actors all over the continents! Your friendship means a lot to me. May God bless you always.

Music and poetry have been a crucial part of India’s freedom struggle against the British who ruled the nation for over 200 years.

The poetry of Sarojini Naidu inspired many in the resistance, even the legendary Bhagat Singh and his comrades Sukhdev and Rajguru sang ‘Mera Rang De Basanti Chola’ on their way to martyrdom.

As India celebrates its 76th Independence Day on Monday, here are some Hindi songs that you can add to your playlist and celebrate the spirit of Independence Day.

1. Sandese Aate Hain: The first song on the list is the iconic song from ‘Border’, a timeless melody with lyrics written by Javed Akhtar, and sung by Sonu Nigam and Roopkumar Rathod. The song perfectly showcases the emotional aspect of a soldier’s life as they often find it difficult to tell their families as to when they would return home.

2. Yeh Jo Des Hai Tera: An...

Mumbai, July 26 (Ians) Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, whose classic ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’ recently clocked 10 years of its release, has shared the key to such a brilliant earworm of a soundtrack of his film.

The filmmaker shared with Ians that music was a catalyst to crafting the soundtrack of the sports drama which starred Farhan Akhtar in the titular role of Indian track and field athlete Milkha Singh.

Walking down the memory lane, the director told Ians, “We only spoke about food and I used to cook food in the morning or the night before our sitting. Shankar Mahadevan (of Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy) used to do the same. When we met for music sessions we would only talk about, ‘Aaj khane mein kya hai?’. Or what to do about the food. Khaane khaate khaate aur baatein karte karte sangeet kab poora ho gaya film ka pata hi nahi chala (We never...

Veteran actor Anupam Kher, who is known for countless films like ‘Tezaab’, ‘Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge’, ‘Rang De Basanti’, and several others, recently reunited with his friend and ‘Rang De Basanti’ co-actor Mohan Agashe as he met the latter at his office.

Anupam shared a video of their interaction and casual meet on his Twitter. He wrote in the caption: “My friend Dr. #MohanAgashe is a thespian in the real sense of the word. It will be my honour to be the chief guest at the event where he will be bestowed upon with one of the highest awards in arts and entertainment #PunyaBhushan in Pune! His knowledge and humility is infectious and highly inspirational. Looking forward to the ceremony tomorrow! Jai Ho.”

The video starts off with Anupam saying: “So I’m with one of my inspirations and one of my very good friends. We don’t meet very often.

Veteran actor Mohan Agashe, who is known to the mainstream audience for playing the Defence Minister in the Aamir Khan-starrer ‘Rang De Basanti’, is also a psychiatrist by profession. The senior actor shared that both his professions of psychiatry and acting come together to give him a balanced view towards life.

The actor recently spoke about his upcoming streaming series ‘Do Gubbare’ where he also spoke about the cross-wiring between his two professions.

The veteran actor, who has countless titles in films, television and theatre under his belt, said: “When I started acting, I thought my professions as a psychiatrist and as an actor were two parallel roads which would never meet. Earlier, I treated psychiatry as my profession for survival and acting as a reason for me to live. But, as the years went by I understood that these two professions are cross-wired. I realised that both these professions...

Veteran actor Mohan Agashe, who is known for playing the Defence Minister in ‘Rang De Basanti’, is set to be seen in the upcoming streaming series ‘Do Gubbare’. The actor shared that the series celebrates connections that happen unexpectedly.

The series marks the Hindi debut of director Varun Narvekar, who is known for the Marathi film ‘Muramba’, and follows the story of Rohit, a young man who relocates from Indore to Pune and becomes a paying guest at Ajoba’s (Mohan Agashe) house. Ajoba, a grandfatherly figure who has traversed a similar path, offers guidance and support to Rohit, making his transition into adulthood a smoother journey.

Ajoba, who grapples with loneliness after his wife’s demise, finds solace and companionship in Rohit’s presence. As they navigate their new lives together, they fill the voids in each other’s lives and also bring humour to their everyday encounters until...

Mumbai, July 4 (Ians) Actor Sharman Joshi, who has been receiving a lot of positive response to his recently released streaming show ‘Kafas’, has opined that the Internet has revolutionised the entire content ecosystem not just in India but across the globe.

Talking to Ians, the actor, who is known for his work in films like ‘Rang De Basanti’ and ‘3 Idiots’, said: “The internet has changed the content landscape completely. Today, there are many famous YouTubers, social media Influencers, people who make reels and digital creators who come up with fresh content every few days. The cycle of content generation has been enhanced to a great extent.”

The actor said that now every kind of content can be created because everyone “has a smartphone in their pockets” and the “power of distribution” with the internet to showcase their work to the entire world.

“If you have a compelling idea and know how to present your content,...

Actor Kunal Kapoor, who is known for his work in ‘Rang De Basanti’, has shared that for him the scope of fitness covers aspects beyond physicality and that it also consists of emotional being, and the mental state.

The actor recently appeared on a podcast and shared that although he indulges in a few cheat meals, he has set clear boundaries about what he eats.

The actor said, “Non-negotiable fitness thing is the diet. I’m really sort of particular about what I eat. I do have a few cheat days and stuff and I do enjoy those of course. But there are some things I don’t want to eat like fried food and stuff, it is not something that I’m big on”.

He further mentioned on ‘Habit Coach with Ashdin Doctor’ by Ivm Podcasts, “When it comes to fitness most people think it’s just about your...

Actress Aditi Rao Hydari, who was recently seen in the second season of the streaming show ‘Taj’, and ‘Rang De Basanti’ actor Siddharth, who are rumoured to be dating, are currently on a vacation in Rajasthan.

Actress-turned-politician Bina Kak took to her Instagram recently and dropped a few pictures with Aditi and Siddharth.

Along with the pictures, Bina wrote, “Happiest when the children visit me at home.”

In the first photo, Aditi sat on the stairs while Bina posed near her. A dog was also seen in the frame with them. In the picture, Aditi wore a black and white T-shirt, blue denims and sneakers. Bina was seen in an all-white outfit.

The second picture has Aditi, Siddharth and Bina posing for the camera.

Aditi and Siddharth were seen together flying out of Mumbai on Friday. There have been speculations around Aditi and Siddharth dating each other as they are often spotted together.

R Madhavan is all set to celebrate his birthday being engrossed in work. He is currently shooting in Chennai for his next project Test with Nayantara and Siddarth. Talking about having a working birthday, Madhavan shares, “Birthdays are special, no doubt, but for me, my work is equally important. I feel fortunate to be doing what I love, and that in itself is the best birthday gift.”

Interestingly, this comes shortly after Madhavan’s remarkable achievement at the Iifa Awards, where he was honoured with the prestigious Best Director award for his outstanding work in the film ‘Rocketry: The Nambi Effect’. Madhavan also acted in the film as Nambi Narayan.

The biographical drama, which showcases the remarkable story of former scientist Nambi Narayanan, captivated audiences and critics alike. Madhavan’s win at the Iifa Awards further solidified his position as a talented filmmaker in the industry. Despite the recent accolades and recognition,...

Kathmandu, May 7 ( Ians) Famous Bollywood actor Aamir Khan arrived in Kathmandu on Sunday and left for meditation. He has reportedly gone to a meditation spot in the outskirts of Kathmandu, according to an official who received him at the airport.

He will spend at least 11 days in Nepal Vipassana Centre in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu. It is one of the popular meditation centres in Kathmandu located on the outskirts of the city. It offers 10-day long meditation courses, according to the website.

Khan is one of the most popular actors in Bollywood, known for his versatile acting skills and his commitment to quality cinema. His popular movies are Lagaan, 3 Idiots, Pk, Dil Chahta Hai, Rang De Basanti, among others.

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The King of Bhangra, Daler Mehndi, who has ruled every 1990s kid’s heart with chartbusters such as ‘Bolo Ta Ra Ra’, ‘Tunak Tunak Tun’ and continues to spell his charm even to this with tracks like ‘Dangal Title Track’ and ‘Rang De Basanti’, is set to record his new song for the upcoming film ‘Six Nine Five (695)’.

The song is titled ‘Elaan Kar’ and is a prominent part of the film which stars actor Arun Govil, who essayed Lord Ram in the ‘Ramayan’ TV series. The song attempts to express the struggle of people with regards to Ram Janmabhoomi, Ram Mandir. The lyrics for the song have been penned by Ashish Pandit and the music has been composed by Ved Sharma.

Talking about the song, Daler Mehndi said, “I have been quite thrilled about this song since the day it came to me. The storyline of the film really touched my heart.

EntertainmentDirected by Karthik G Krish, ‘Takkar’ also stars actors Divyansha and Yogi Babu.The teaser of actor Siddharth’s Tamil film Takkar was released on Monday, April 17, on the occasion of the actor’s birthday. Directed by Karthik G Krish, the film has Divyansha playing the female lead. The film is slated to release on May 26. Actor Yogi Babu is also part of Takkar. The one-minute glimpse promises a mature entertainer for an adult audience. Divyansha is shown as a free-spirited woman who stands up for herself. She is seen rolling a joint, drinking alcohol, and also using swear words in the teaser. Takkar has music by Nivas K Prasanna and cinematography by Vanchinathan Murugesan. Filmmaker Karthik G Krish had previously directed Kappal starring Vaibhav and Sonam Bajwa. Siddharth, who has been missing in action for some time, is part of several exciting projects including Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2, which also stars Kajal Aggarwal,...

It is often heard that it is very difficult for actors coming from outside Bollywood to make a place here, but some people not only make their mark on the basis of their talent but also make a special dominance in Bollywood. One such actor is actor Raajveer Sharma. Who made his acting debut with ‘Rang De Basanti’ and then played the lead in ‘Ruslaan’. Moushumi Chatterjee’s daughter Megha was in the lead with Raajveer Sharma in this film.

Actor Raajveer Sharma’s performance in this film was highly praised, he also received many honours in the field of acting. But to handle the family business, he took a break from acting.

Recently, actor Raajveer Sharma was encouraged by his special friends, actors Darshan Kumar and Gurmeet Chowdhary, to try his hand again in the field of acting, after which Raajveer Sharma also constantly came in contact with his...

As Aamir Khan enters another chapter of his life with him turning 58 years old on March 14, 2023, it’s only fitting to pay tribute to the versatile actor who has left an indelible mark in Hindi and even Indian cinema. Fondly known as Mr. Perfectionist, Aamir Khan has been one of those stars who made some kind of difference to the industry by taking risks in the mainstream sphere and delivering some of the most iconic performances in Indian cinema. Aamir has been around for over three decades and played varied types of roles, from the lovable goofball to portraying complex characters with ease. Aamir has constantly reinvented himself and set new benchmarks in the industry. Here are the top 10 performances of Aamir Khan (ranked):

10. Andaz Apna Apna (1994)

This comedy film contains one of the most memorable performances of Aamir Khan, which, even though it did not get the success...

Mumbai, March 11 (Ians) Oscar winning composer A. R. Rahman, who is known for his work in films like ‘Roja’, ‘Bombay’, ‘Guru’, ‘Rang De Basanti’, ‘Yuva’ and several others, feels heartbroken as not every contestant can go forward on the music platform, ‘Nexa Music’.

The platform is set to announce the 4 Super winners from Season 2. Spearheaded by Rahman, the headliner includes Shor Police, Monica Dogra, Mickey McCleary, and Uday Benegal. Rahman selected the top 24 contestants from over 2,400 entries received.

Out of the 24, the top 4 have been shortlisted and will be declared as the Super Winners of Season 2 by the Oscar winning composer. Each of these top 4 will get a chance to make an additional new original English music video the songs for which will be composed by world-renowned music producer and composer, Mickey McCleary.

Rahman said: “You want to give it to all 50-60 but you can’t, it’s heartbreaking to take somebody off.

‘Rang De Basanti’ fame Siddharth Suryanarayan is confident that his web series ‘Escaype Live’ is surely relatable. The actor, who plays the central character in the Siddharth Kumar Tewary series, says that the storyline reflects exactly what goes on in society today. “I believe ‘Escaype Live’ is a mirror to society. Siddharth Kumar Tewary believes […]...

Entertainment The singer, who passed away aged 92 in February, was featured in a BAFTA 2022 honorary montage with Hollywood star Sidney Poitier, Hindi film actor Dilip Kumar and several other global icons.Tnm StaffFacebook/ Lata MangeshkarLegendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, who passed away aged 92 on February 6, was featured in the ‘In Memoriam’ segment at the 2022 edition of the British Academy Film and Television Awards (BAFTA). The star-studded event, held on Sunday, March 13 at the Royal Albert Hall in London, moved several Indian music aficionados to tears after the late singer appeared in an honorary montage sequence along with Hollywood star Sidney Poitier, Hindi film actor Dilip Kumar and several other global icons. “An Indian playback singer, who recorded an estimated 25,000 songs for more than 1,000 Hindi films over a career spanning 70 years. Mangeshkar rarely appeared on screen, preferring instead to record the songs that other actors would later lipsync,” read lines from the tribute.

Mumbai, Sep 23 (Ians) Actor Kunal Kapoor recently announced his maiden production venture with a film on Olympian Shiva Keshavan. The actor says that now is his turn to showcase his vision. The ‘Rang De Basanti’ star has been part of multiple films as an actor but now as a producer he is thrilled to […]...

Toofaan, Rakeysh OmPrakash Mehra’s newest epic boxing drama starring Farhan Akhtar, Paresh Rawal, and Mrunal Thakur is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Toofaan tells about the journey of a young thug and street fighter Ajju Bhai, who through the encouragement of his love Aanaya and his coach becomes the boxing champion Aziz Ali. It is a story of resilience, passion, perseverance, the drive to succeed, and love.

Rakeysh OmPrakash Mehra is known for incredible movie albums… think Rang De Basanti and Delhi 6 by A.R. Rahman and Shankar Mahadevan, Ehsaan Noorani, and Loy Mendonsa aka S-e-l’s tracks for Mirzya and Bhaag Milkha Bhaag. These soundtracks are known to include some of the best songs in Hindi film music ever.

For the music of Toofaan, Mr. Mehra once again worked with the fab trio of S-e-l to create the essence of the sound and the main core of the soundtrack.

New Delhi, March 25 (Ians) Actor Sharman Joshi has been part of many hit ensemble films such as 3 Idiots, Rang De Basanti, Golmaal and Life In a... Metro before 2012 solo hit Ferrari Ki Sawaari happened. He said that post that, while everyone expected him to do only lead characters in films, that is not how he looked at his projects.

Sharman told Ians: "I have immense faith and confidence in myself and thanks to God, I am every grateful to him for the talent bestowed upon me. Right after 'Ferrari Ki Sawaari', there were plenty of solo offers for me. Typically our industry thinks and functions in a way that 'now Sharman will only be interested in doing solo hero films.' But that is now how I thought. "

He goes on to say that while everyone was waiting for him to go the stereotypical manner, he instead did films...

Mumbai, March 19 (Ians) Filmmaker Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, who has directed films such as "Rang De Basanti", "Delhi 6" and "Bhaag Milkha Bhaag", attended a cultural festival on Friday, where he reflected on the evolution of the art of storytelling.

Talking at Arth: The Cultural Fest, the filmmaker whose last directorial was "Mere Pyaare Prime Minister", said: "Storytelling is not new and has been here for thousands of years. Travellers in the olden days used to entertain each other with stories about their countries and travels. Even when we look at the etching on the ancient caves, there were storytellers there as well. From there, it moved on and got the expression of folk, songs, writing, photography and then it progressed to moving pictures."

Narrowing down to Indian cinema, the filmmaker is of the opinion that Indian filmmaking has always adapted to the country's emotional state of mind.

He said: "Indian cinema...

Kunal Kapoor will be seen in Amin Hajee's upcoming psychological thriller, Koi Jaane Na. The talented actor will be coming back to the big screens after his last release, Gold. Koi Jane Na pairs Kunal Kapoor with Amyra Dastur.

Amin Hajee will be making his directorial debut with Koi Jaane Na. When quizzed why he wanted Kunal Kapoor for his debut film he said, "So, firstly I chose Kunal because he suited the role of the character, Kabir Kapoor, the hero! Then I went and met him and after meeting him I realised that he was definitely the right guy, not just because he suited the role to the T, but because of the person that he is."

Further adding he said, "He had been a friend of mine for a while, we had known each other because of Aamir Khan and because of Rang De Basanti and we became friends,...

In today’s Global Bulletin, Highland Film Group secures distribution in key territories for Kevin Bacon-starrer “One Way,” “Germany’s Next Top Model” gets a five-season renewal, ITV brings back “The Cube,” launches “Stack It!” and picks up co-producers for “A Year on Planet Earth,” Amazon Prime Video unveils premiere details for “Toofaan,” Filmzie and Netgem TV team in the U.K., Mopar Studios enlists U.K. drama specialists to develop international content, Sky hires a trio of comedy specialists and Hot Docs unveils its Special Presentations titles.

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Highland Film Group has secured a raft of international distribution deals for Andrew Baird’s new thriller “One Way,” starring Kevin Bacon and Colson Baker (“The Dirt”), better known as recording artist Machine Gun Kelly.

Produced by Thomasville Pictures, “One Way” follows Freddy (Baker), who goes on the lam with a bag of cash after a robbery by his crime boss goes wrong.

RSVP and Roy Kapur Films are thrilled to announce that the Oscar-winning maestro A.R. Rahman will be scoring the music for its upcoming film Pippa directed by Raja Krishna Menon and starring Ishaan Khattar, Mrunal Thakur, and Priyanshu Painyuli.

Pippa, the first-of-its-kind action-packed tank war film is based on the book The Burning Chaffees written by Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta. In this heroic battle film, Ishaan is set to take on the role of war veteran Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta of the 45th Cavalry tank squadron who, along with his siblings, fought on the eastern front during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, which led to the liberation of India’s neighbour Bangladesh.

The film’s unique title highlights the magnificent Russian amphibious war tank called the Pt-76, popularly and lovingly known as “Pippa”, like an empty ghee da dabba that smoothly floats on water, which is the celebrated army tank at the crux of the film.

India’s A.R. Rahman, the Oscar, BAFTA, Golden Globe and Grammy winning composer of “Slumdog Millionaire” will score the music for upcoming war film “Pippa.” In doing so he teams up with two of India’s leading producers.

The film is produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP and Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Roy Kapur Films, and directed by Raja Krishna Menon (“Airlift”). It stars Ishaan Khattar (“A Suitable Boy”), Mrunal Thakur (“Love Sonia”) and Priyanshu Painyuli (“Mirzapur”).

“Pippa” is based on the book “The Burning Chaffees,” written by Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta. Khattar will play Brigadier Mehta of the 45th Cavalry tank squadron who fought on India’s eastern front during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, which led to the creation of Bangladesh.

The film’s title is a reference to the Russian amphibious tank called the Pt-76, popularly known as “Pippa,” which features prominently in the film.

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