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Actress Drashti Dhami on Monday showered birthday love on her ‘crazy, sexy pati’ Niraj Khemka, and thanked him for dealing with her sleep talking. Drashti married businessman Niraj in February 2015.

Taking to Instagram, Drashti shared a fun picture with her beau, wherein Niraj can be seen standing and holding Drashti adorably in his arms.

The actress known for her work in ‘Geet-Hui Sabse Parayi’ is wearing a brown sleeveless tank top, and beige coloured shorts. Her look is accessorised with black sunglasses, and a cross body bag.

While her husband is wearing a white sleeveless T-shirt and peach coloured shorts.

The post is captioned: “Happy Birthday my crazy, hilarious, sexy Pati… Thank you for dealing with my sleep talking and still loving me… I love you.”

The actress gave the tune of the song ‘Safarnama’ by Lucky Ali to his post.

On the work front, Drashti last featured in the...

Actress Drashti Dhami has dropped a ‘fantastic’ transformation video of herself, where she goes from simple casual to an ultimate glamorous look, leaving the fans in awe of her beauty. The actress, who is best known for her role in shows like ‘Geet-Hui Sabse Parayi’, and ‘Dill Mill Gayye’ on Sunday took to Instagram, where she enjoys 3.1 million followers, and shared a Reel video, featuring her beautiful look transformation.

The visual begins with Drashti wearing a white and blue striped tank top, with no make-up on. She is lip syncing to the tune of ‘Boombastic’ by Shaggy.

The video then shows her transformation, wherein she can be seen flaunting her hot glamourous look.

The 39-year-old is wearing an all black outfit, with a deep neckline.

Her makeup is all about nude pink lips, kohl-rimmed eyes, blushed and highlighted cheeks, and arched brows. She tied her hair in a neat bun.

Filmmaker Goldie Behl is expanding the storytelling realm by foraying into the world of audio podcasting with the launch of RosePod. He calls the move on “audio storytelling” a “natural evolution”.

Goldie, who is married to actress Sonali Bendre, has directed the 2008 film ‘Drona’. He has produced projects such as ‘Kehta Hai Dil Jee Le Zara’, ‘Reporters’, ‘Duranga’ and ‘Aarambh’ among many others.

Talking about the vision of RosePod, founder Goldie Behl said: “Jumping into audio storytelling is a natural evolution, driven by our love for timeless stories and myself being a consumer of audio stories. In the world of sound, we’re not just expanding creatively but building a close connection with our listeners.”

“While the audio space has its divisions, from informative to entertaining content, we’re reaching out to everyone through our wide range of stories since it’s a reasonable and accessible form of entertainment.”

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Actress Sanaya Irani is celebrating 40 years of her “partner in crime” Drashti Dhami, and has a heartwarming birthday wish for her Bff: “countless adventures still awaiting us.” The bond between Drashti and Sanaya has always been an open book, with their vibrant camaraderie proudly on display. Sanaya once spilled the beans, sharing that their friendship is so unbreakable that they even embarked on audition adventures together.

Now, on the occasion of Drashti’s birthday, Sanaya took to her Instagram handle, and shared a fun Reel video, showcasing a montage of unseen videos and pictures from their numerous vacations, and celebrations.

The post was given the music of the track ‘Whenever’, by Kris Kross Amsterdam and The Boy Next Door.

Along with the video, the ‘Miley Jab Hum Tum’ fame actress wrote: “The song sums it all up!. Happy 40th to my partner in crime. Here’s to celebrating 40 amazing years...

Duranga Season 2 is out for everyone to understand the life and times of Abhishek Banne. His childhood and adult life were difficult until he met the Patel family and Ira. Season one was all about character analysis and setting them up for next season. The second installment involves chasing the accomplice of Bala Banne, who has begun attacking women in the same fashion as the deceased serial killer. The long and convoluted chase forms the second season; this article will help you understand how the Mumbai Crime Branch caught the accomplice.

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What Is Sammit Patel’s Game Plan?

Duranga Season 2 begins with Sammit waking up from a coma and not being able to place his home and surroundings. Soon, he learns about Abhishek adopting his identity for the sake of his parents and how it serves both parties in their own way. Abhishek Banne is the son of the serial killer Bala Banne,...

Duranga Season 1, created by Goldie Behl, received mixed to positive reviews for presenting a gripping narrative around a man who had a difficult childhood as his father was a notorious serial killer. Abhishek Banne lives in Mumbai as Sammit Patel, and he assumed this identity to save himself and his family so that his disturbing past does not catch up to him. The creator of this show is back and they extend the narrative to provide a definite conclusion to this crime thriller. Directed by Rohan Sippy, the second installment of Zee5 Original was released on the platform on October 24, 2023.

Duranga season 2 commenced with the real Sammit Patel waking up from a coma after seventeen years and barely recognizing the house he grew up in. He was trying to understand the new surroundings around him and the role of Abhishek Banne. As Sammit becomes aware of Abhishek and his contribution to protecting the family,...

Actor Gulshan Devaiah, who is set to reprise his role as Abhishek Banne in the upcoming second season of crime-thriller streaming series ‘Duranga’, has reunited with the director Rohan Sippy for the show after more than 12 years.

The actor heaping praise on the director said that the latter encourages actors to contribute ideas and interpretations.

The first season of the show was helmed by the late director Pradeep Sarkar, who passed away earlier this year.

Rohan took charge for the second season of the show which led to his reunion with Gulshan after their last project ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ which was released in 2011.

Sharing his experience of working with Rohan, the actor said: “Reuniting with Rohan after 13 years has been a true pleasure. He provided me with one of my early breaks in ‘Dum Maro Dum,’ and that role received wonderful acclaim. Now, after more than a decade, it’s...

Actor Gulshan Devaiah, who is set to reprise his role as Abhishek Banne in the upcoming second season of crime-thriller streaming series ‘Duranga’, has reunited with the director Rohan Sippy for the show after more than 12 years.

The actor heaping praise on the director said that the latter encourages actors to contribute ideas and interpretations.

The first season of the show was helmed by the late director Pradeep Sarkar, who passed away earlier this year.

Rohan took charge for the second season of the show which led to his reunion with Gulshan after their last project ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ which was released in 2011.

Sharing his experience of working with Rohan, the actor said: “Reuniting with Rohan after 13 years has been a true pleasure. He provided me with one of my early breaks in ‘Dum Maro Dum,’ and that role received wonderful acclaim. Now, after more than a decade, it’s...

Actress Drashti Dhami, who will be seen reprising her role in the season 2 of the crime thriller series ‘Duranga’, has opened up on the emotional journey of her character, and shared how she gets into the zone, and listens to her director while doing any scene.

‘Duranga’ is an official adaptation of the Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’. New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in the new season.

Talking about season two, Drashti said: “Season 2 has a lot of twists and turns, complex emotions; it’s darker and scarier. The series is shot well and there is a lot of fun coming up in season 2.”

On her character’s graph, the ‘Dill Mill Gayye’ fame actress said: “I don’t really think much while doing any scene, I just get into the zone,...

Actress Drashti Dhami, who will be seen reprising her role in the season 2 of the crime thriller series ‘Duranga’, has opened up on the emotional journey of her character, and shared how she gets into the zone, and listens to her director while doing any scene.

‘Duranga’ is an official adaptation of the Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’. New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in the new season.

Talking about season two, Drashti said: “Season 2 has a lot of twists and turns, complex emotions; it’s darker and scarier. The series is shot well and there is a lot of fun coming up in season 2.”

On her character’s graph, the ‘Dill Mill Gayye’ fame actress said: “I don’t really think much while doing any scene, I just get into the zone,...

Actor Amit Sadh, who is all geared up for the release of the second season of the streaming series ‘Duranga’, revealed that the character he is portraying in the show, is his kind of tribute to superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s role in the movie ‘Darr’.

‘Duranga’ is the Indian adaptation of the popular K-drama ‘Flower of Evil’, and is gearing up for its return with the highly anticipated second season. Amit, who left audiences intrigued with his brief appearance in season one, is all set to take centre stage in season two.

He will be seen playing Sammit Patel.

Speaking to Ians, Amit talked about his character’s graph, challenges of the role, his approach and more.

Amit said: “More than evolving, my character is waking up. Sammit is a character shrouded with mystery and intrigue. For me the script of the show had a very unique and gripping...

Actor Amit Sadh, who is all geared up for the release of the second season of the streaming series ‘Duranga’, revealed that the character he is portraying in the show, is his kind of tribute to superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s role in the movie ‘Darr’.

‘Duranga’ is the Indian adaptation of the popular K-drama ‘Flower of Evil’, and is gearing up for its return with the highly anticipated second season. Amit, who left audiences intrigued with his brief appearance in season one, is all set to take centre stage in season two.

He will be seen playing Sammit Patel.

Speaking to Ians, Amit talked about his character’s graph, challenges of the role, his approach and more.

Amit said: “More than evolving, my character is waking up. Sammit is a character shrouded with mystery and intrigue. For me the script of the show had a very unique and gripping...

The audiences will be in for a visual treat this week, as the streaming platforms are all set to release a bunch of titles ranging from coming of age show to crime thriller which will definitely enthral the viewers.

From Dulquer Salmaan starrer ‘King of Kotha’, to Gulshan Devaiah and Drashti Dhami’s ‘Duranga’ season 2, here is a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

Duranga 2: ‘Duranga’ is an official adaptation of the Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’. New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in the new season.

The second season of the show will see the return of Gulshan, Drashti Dhami, Amit Sadh, Barkha Sen Gupta, Rajesh Khattar reprising their respective roles.

Spanning across eight episodes, ‘Duranga S...

The audiences will be in for a visual treat this week, as the streaming platforms are all set to release a bunch of titles ranging from coming of age show to crime thriller which will definitely enthral the viewers.

From Dulquer Salmaan starrer ‘King of Kotha’, to Gulshan Devaiah and Drashti Dhami’s ‘Duranga’ season 2, here is a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

Duranga 2: ‘Duranga’ is an official adaptation of the Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’. New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in the new season.

The second season of the show will see the return of Gulshan, Drashti Dhami, Amit Sadh, Barkha Sen Gupta, Rajesh Khattar reprising their respective roles.

Spanning across eight episodes, ‘Duranga S...

Versatile actor Gulshan Devaiah, who is all set for the release of the second season of the crime thriller ‘Duranga’, said he is grateful to the makers for giving him exciting roles to portray. Following the success of his portrayal as ‘4 Cut Atmaram’ in the series ‘Guns and Gulaabs’, Gulshan is excited to step back into the shoes of his character, Abhishek Banne, a.k.a Sammit Patel, and deliver another riveting performance in ‘Duranga 2’.

In the first season, Gulshan’s portrayal of Abhishek captivated viewers, leaving them eager for more.

The actor, known for his penchant for experimenting with diverse roles, has consistently surprised and delighted audiences with his exceptional acting prowess.

Reflecting on the same, Gulshan said: “After the overwhelming response to ‘4 Cut Aatmaram’ in ‘Guns and Gulaabs’, I hope the audience showers the same love for Abhishek Banne, a.k.a Sammit Patel, my character in ‘Duranga...

Versatile actor Gulshan Devaiah, who is all set for the release of the second season of the crime thriller ‘Duranga’, said he is grateful to the makers for giving him exciting roles to portray. Following the success of his portrayal as ‘4 Cut Atmaram’ in the series ‘Guns and Gulaabs’, Gulshan is excited to step back into the shoes of his character, Abhishek Banne, a.k.a Sammit Patel, and deliver another riveting performance in ‘Duranga 2’.

In the first season, Gulshan’s portrayal of Abhishek captivated viewers, leaving them eager for more.

The actor, known for his penchant for experimenting with diverse roles, has consistently surprised and delighted audiences with his exceptional acting prowess.

Reflecting on the same, Gulshan said: “After the overwhelming response to ‘4 Cut Aatmaram’ in ‘Guns and Gulaabs’, I hope the audience showers the same love for Abhishek Banne, a.k.a Sammit Patel, my character in ‘Duranga...

New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in trailer for ‘Duranga S2’. Director Rohan Sippy’s trailer for the second season of the crime-thriller series ‘Duranga’ has revealed itself to be an even darker and more exciting chapter than the first one.

The trailer for Season 2 picks off from the events of ‘Duranga S1’ which ended on a cliffhanger, leaving audiences both on-the-edge and waiting for more as the protagonist is not exactly what he seems.

In the trailer, we witness the resurgence of the past in Abhishek Banne’s life as Sammit Patel emerges from a 14-year long coma during which his own identity and life have been adopted by someone else.

Abhishek Banne and Sammit Patel are now in a fight for their identities, as one tries to harm...

New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in trailer for ‘Duranga S2’. Director Rohan Sippy’s trailer for the second season of the crime-thriller series ‘Duranga’ has revealed itself to be an even darker and more exciting chapter than the first one.

The trailer for Season 2 picks off from the events of ‘Duranga S1’ which ended on a cliffhanger, leaving audiences both on-the-edge and waiting for more as the protagonist is not exactly what he seems.

In the trailer, we witness the resurgence of the past in Abhishek Banne’s life as Sammit Patel emerges from a 14-year long coma during which his own identity and life have been adopted by someone else.

Abhishek Banne and Sammit Patel are now in a fight for their identities, as one tries to harm...

Actor Amit Sadh, who will be seen playing Sammit Patel in the upcoming second season of the streaming series ‘Duranga’, has shared about the challenges he faced in portraying the complexity and depth of his character’s psychosis. ‘Duranga’ is the Indian adaptation of the popular K-drama ‘Flower of Evil’, and is gearing up for its return with the highly anticipated second season.

Amit, who left audiences intrigued with his brief appearance in season one, is all set to take centre stage in season two.

Talking about the same, Amit shared: “Portraying the complexity and depth of Sammit’s psychosis was indeed a challenge that I fully embraced. To authentically capture the character’s inner world, I dedicated considerable time to researching real-life cases of individuals with similar traits.”

“This research allowed me to delve into the intricacies of his mental state, enabling me to convey the turmoil within him convincingly.

Actor Amit Sadh, who will be seen playing Sammit Patel in the upcoming second season of the streaming series ‘Duranga’, has shared about the challenges he faced in portraying the complexity and depth of his character’s psychosis. ‘Duranga’ is the Indian adaptation of the popular K-drama ‘Flower of Evil’, and is gearing up for its return with the highly anticipated second season.

Amit, who left audiences intrigued with his brief appearance in season one, is all set to take centre stage in season two.

Talking about the same, Amit shared: “Portraying the complexity and depth of Sammit’s psychosis was indeed a challenge that I fully embraced. To authentically capture the character’s inner world, I dedicated considerable time to researching real-life cases of individuals with similar traits.”

“This research allowed me to delve into the intricacies of his mental state, enabling me to convey the turmoil within him convincingly.

Actor Amit Sadh, who decided on taking a break from his hectic work schedule, just concluded his month-long motorcycle trip around India, covering a total of 5,288 km. Sadh, talking about his journey, said that embracing the unknown can help in discovering our true self.

Embarking on the journey with a motto that resonates with the hearts of bikers worldwide, “Motorcycles Saved My Life,” Amit Sadh kicked off his journey from Khar, Mumbai and ended it at the beautiful valleys of Leh, Ladakh.

The ride was more than a break for the actor, an introspective journey which redefined his own definitions of adventure, culture, and personal transformation.

Talking about his trip, the ‘Breathe’ actor said: “I believe that life is an incredible journey, much like my month-long bike adventure across India. It’s not just about the destinations we reach, but the experiences we gather along the way, the people we meet,...

Actor Amit Sadh, who decided on taking a break from his hectic work schedule, just concluded his month-long motorcycle trip around India, covering a total of 5,288 km. Sadh, talking about his journey, said that embracing the unknown can help in discovering our true self.

Embarking on the journey with a motto that resonates with the hearts of bikers worldwide, “Motorcycles Saved My Life,” Amit Sadh kicked off his journey from Khar, Mumbai and ended it at the beautiful valleys of Leh, Ladakh.

The ride was more than a break for the actor, an introspective journey which redefined his own definitions of adventure, culture, and personal transformation.

Talking about his trip, the ‘Breathe’ actor said: “I believe that life is an incredible journey, much like my month-long bike adventure across India. It’s not just about the destinations we reach, but the experiences we gather along the way, the people we meet,...

Actor Amit Sadh, who will be seen playing a defining role in the upcoming second season of the streaming series ‘Duranga’, has shared that the role posed a challenge for him unlike any other of his characters.

‘Duranga’ is the Indian adaptation of the popular K-drama ‘Flower of Evil’, and is gearing up for its return with the highly anticipated second season. Amit, who left audiences intrigued with his brief appearance in Season 1, is all set to take centre stage in season 2.

Talking about his part in the series, Amit shared, “I am excited for people to see me in a new avatar in Duranga Season 2. It’s an extension of my character from Season 1, and I’m sure people will be pleasantly surprised”.

He further mentioned: “This role is really intense and very different from my previous characters, and I hope the audience will enjoy it. The depth and...

Actor Amit Sadh, who will be seen playing a defining role in the upcoming second season of the streaming series ‘Duranga’, has shared that the role posed a challenge for him unlike any other of his characters.

‘Duranga’ is the Indian adaptation of the popular K-drama ‘Flower of Evil’, and is gearing up for its return with the highly anticipated second season. Amit, who left audiences intrigued with his brief appearance in Season 1, is all set to take centre stage in season 2.

Talking about his part in the series, Amit shared, “I am excited for people to see me in a new avatar in Duranga Season 2. It’s an extension of my character from Season 1, and I’m sure people will be pleasantly surprised”.

He further mentioned: “This role is really intense and very different from my previous characters, and I hope the audience will enjoy it. The depth and...

The crime-thriller streaming series ‘Duranga’, which is set for its return with the second season, unveiled its new poster on Tuesday. The poster shows actor Amit Sadh donning a cap and a hoodie as he stares into the camera, turning his head.

In the first season of the show, Amit played a mysterious character, who is comatose. But towards the end of the first season, his character shows signs of improvement ending at a cliffhanger.

As per the makers, the show’s landscape in the second season will be defined by Amit’s character as he plays a critical role.

The poster also features actor Gulshan Devaiah, who earlier essayed the role of an artiste and a good cook in the series. Gulshan’s character features in multiple planes in the poster.

Talking about the show, director Rohan Sippy said: “The cast and crew have worked very hard in all...

The crime-thriller streaming series ‘Duranga’, which is set for its return with the second season, unveiled its new poster on Tuesday. The poster shows actor Amit Sadh donning a cap and a hoodie as he stares into the camera, turning his head.

In the first season of the show, Amit played a mysterious character, who is comatose. But towards the end of the first season, his character shows signs of improvement ending at a cliffhanger.

As per the makers, the show’s landscape in the second season will be defined by Amit’s character as he plays a critical role.

The poster also features actor Gulshan Devaiah, who earlier essayed the role of an artiste and a good cook in the series. Gulshan’s character features in multiple planes in the poster.

Talking about the show, director Rohan Sippy said: “The cast and crew have worked very hard in all...

Mumbai, Aug 25 (Ians) Actor Amit Sadh, who is known for web-series ‘Breathe’, ‘Duranga’, ‘Jeet Ki Zid’, ‘Avrodh’ and several other projects, has set off on a bike journey across India.

The actor left from Mumbai on his bike on Friday at 8:00 am. The bike journey promises to redefine the meaning of adventure, culture, and personal transformation for the actor.

The month-long motorcycle journey of the actor connects with the motto that resonates with the hearts of bikers worldwide, ‘Motorcycles Saved My Life’.

The actor will go from Mumbai to the rugged terrain of Leh Ladakh. His route will take him through India’s diverse landscapes and cultures. His itinerary includes stops in Balasinor, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur, Delhi, Theog, Sangla, Kaza, Jaspa, Prune, Padum, Leh Ladakh, Sonmarg, Srinagar, Jammu, and Chandigarh.

Talking about the trip, Amit said, “This journey is not just about riding; it’s about discovering the soul of India,...

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,...

South Asian focused streamer ZEE5 has unveiled a 111-strong 2023 slate on the occasion of its fifth anniversary.

The lineup is across the Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bangla, Punjabi and Marathi languages. The content is from top producers including Dharma Productions, Salman Khan Films, Oscar winner Guneet Monga’s Sikhya Entertainment, Bhanushali Studios, The Viral Fever, Applause Entertainment, Rose Audio Visuals, Vikas Bahl, Vivek Agnihotri, Nagraj Manjule and Sudhir Mishra.

A-list performers in the shows and films include Manoj Bajpayee, Pankaj Tripathi, Huma Qureshi, Arya, Parambrata Chatterjee, Vijay Sethupathi, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte.

Titles revealed so far include films and series including Manoj Bajpayee’s “Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai”; Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s “Haddi” and “Love is Blind,” Pankaj Tripathi’s “Kadak Singh”; Huma Qureshi’s “Tarla”; Sunny Deol’s “Gadar 2”; Vetrimaaran and Vijay Sethupathi’s “Viduthalai – Part 1”; Arya’s “Kathar Basha Endra Muthuramalingam”; Nagraj Manjule...

A string of personalities including names such as Saif Ali Khan, Prasoon Joshi, Shoojit Sarkar and many more were seen at late filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar’s prayer meeting on Sunday. Others seen at the prayer meet included lyricist Swanand Kirkire, Cbfc Chief Prasoon Joshi, Barkha Singh and Drashti Dhami.

Saif worked with the late filmmaker in the critically acclaimed ‘Parineeta’. He was seen attending the prayer meet in a white kurta and pyjama. Drashti worked with the late filmmaker in his web series, Duranga.

Director Goldie Behl and actress Barkha Singh also arrived to express grief at Pradeep Sarkar’s prayer meet.

National Award winner and veteran film-maker Pradeep Sarkar, noted for making sensitive and powerful films like ‘Parineeta’ and ‘Mardaani’, passed away on March 24 after a prolonged illness. He was 67.

Starting his entertainment career with commercials and music videos, Sarkar debuted as a director with ‘Parineeta’ (2005) starring Sanjay Dutt,...

DeathAccording to his friends and associates, he was rushed to a hospital on Thursday night for kidney and related ailments, but failed to survive and died early this morning.PTINational Award winner and veteran filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar, noted for making sensitive and powerful films like 'Parineeta' and 'Mardaani', passed away in Mumbai after a prolonged illness, early on March 24, Friday morning, family sources said. He was 67 and his funeral rites were to be performed at the Santacruz Crematorium this afternoon at 4 pm. According to his friends and associates, he was rushed to a hospital last night for kidney and related ailments, but failed to survive and breathed his last early this morning. Starting his entertainment career with commercials and music videos in the early 1900s, Sarkar debuted as a director with 'Parineeta' (2005) starring Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan and Vidya Balan. Over the years,...

Director Pradeep Sarkar, who is known for films like ‘Parineeta’, ‘Mardaani’, the web series ‘Duranga’ and others, passed away at a Mumbai hospital at the age of 67. He was on dialysis and his potassium levels had dropped drastically. As his condition deteriorated, he was rushed to the hospital at 3:00 a.m. on March 24, and passed away at 3.30 a.m.

Funeral arrangements have been made at a crematorium in Santacruz for 4 p.m. on Friday.

Several members of the film fraternity expressed their grief and shared condolences.

Taking to Twitter, actor Ajay Devgn wrote: “The news of Pradeep Sarkar’s demise, ‘Dada’ to some of us is still hard to digest. My deepest condolences (flower bouquet). My prayers are with the departed and his family. Rip Dada.”

‘The Kashmir Files’ director Vivek Agnihotri shared a statement on Twitter. It read: “It is with a heavy heart that we inform you...

National Award winner and veteran film-maker Pradeep Sarkar, noted for making sensitive and powerful women centric films like ‘Parineeta’ and ‘Mardaani’, passed away after a prolonged illness, early on Friday morning, family sources said. He was 67 and his funeral rites shall be performed at the Santacruz Crematorium this afternoon at 4 p.m.

According to his friends and associates, he was rushed to a hospital last night for kidney and related ailments, but failed to survive and breathed his last early this morning.

Prominent Bollywood biggies like Ajay Devgn, Manoj Bajpayee, Ashoke Pandit, Nitu Chandra-Srivastava, Hansal Mehta, Neil Nitin Mukesh and others mourned and paid tributes to Sarkar as the news broke out.

Starting his entertainment career with commercials and music videos in the early 1900s, Sarkar debuted as a director with ‘Parineeta’ (2005) starring Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan and Vidya Balan.

Over the years, he made other films like ‘Laaga...

India’s Amit Sadh is a busy actor these days with a streaming series due imminently, another in the works and two feature films.

Season 2 of psychological thriller “Breathe: Into the Shadows,” created by Mayank Sharma and produced by Abundantia Entertainment for Amazon Prime Video, sees Sadh’s police officer on the trail of an antagonist with an alter ego, played by Abhishek Bachchan. The series, a spin-off from 2018 series “Breathe,” which also featured Sadh’s character, continues where the first season left off.

“When I read the script I said it is the best – it is pacier, it is faster, it is meaner, it is darker and it has the right amount of thrill and realism and great visuals which look big and fascinating,” Sadh told Variety. “And that’s why we chose to be in the business of movies. We are here to, of course, get challenged with the work that we do,...

Gulshan Devaiah-starrer ‘Duranga’, which is the official Indian adaptation of the Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’, has been greenlit for the second season. The show, which also stars Drashti Dhami, Amit Sadh, Barkha Sengupta and Rajesh Khattar, brings to the fore a unique love story where Sammit Patel (played by Gulshan Devaiah) appears as the ideal man, father and husband, while his wife Ira (played by Drashti Dhami) is the investigating office leading the case of serial murders.

Gulshan said in a statement, “This love from the fans despite the original already having a big fan base is wonderful. We must have done something right then. I’m very thrilled that our take on the K Drama has been so successful”

The series follows a trail of gory copycat murders by the suspected accomplice of a psychopathic serial killer Bala, 20 years after his suicide. The case leads Ira to...

Whenever Gulshan Devaiah takes on a part, one can be rest assured that he will do a brilliant job with it. His work in the recently released series ‘Duranga’ is another addition to the list. The streaming series has been co-directed by Pradeep Sarkar, who has earlier helmed films like ‘Parineeta’ and ‘Mardaani’, and Aijaz Khan, who has earlier directed the 2018 drama film ‘Hamid’.

The series is the official adaptation of the Korean show ‘Flower of Evil’. It follows a series of murders and unearth’s the past of the show’s lead played by Gulshan.

Resurgence of a serial killer, a copycat killer on the loose with similar modus operandi to the original dreaded killer, or the offspring of the original killer?

‘Duranga’ explores these possibilities as the Mumbai crime branch officer Ira Jaykar Patel (played by Drashti Dhami) investigates the case.

While there are few instances where the series does engage the viewer,...

Actor Gulshan Devaiah, who is currently gearing up for his upcoming Ott series ‘Duranga’, has shared that it’s imperative for actors to first understand their characters and let the characters’ traits naturally precipitate in their mannerisms, and not rush to do the job without any preparations.

Elaborating on the same, the actor said, “Everything is difficult if you don’t spend enough time to figure it out and understand it.”

That’s the reason he didn’t find it difficult to make his way around his character in ‘Duranga’.

“It wasn’t difficult at all once I had enough preparation. Whether it worked remains to be seen,” he said.

Directed by Pradeep Sarkar and Aijaz Khan, ‘Duranga’ is an adaptation of a Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’.

When asked what the show offers in terms of novelty since it’s an adaptation of an already existing show, Gulshan said,...

Actress Drashti Dhami is currently gearing up for her upcoming show ‘Duranga’ where she stars alongside one Gulshan Devaiah. The actress recently revealed the reason behind saying yes to the show, which is an official adaption of the Korean show ‘Flower of Evil.’

Commenting on the same, she said in a statement, “What excited me the most to take up ‘Duranga’ was that I was playing a new character, I was playing a cop. Pradeep dada was going to be directing us which is a once in a lifetime experience that I could get and of course the concept of the show was really nice and for the first time we’re having a Korean adaptation and I’m a part of it, so all the ticks were a yes.”

She also spoke about her preparations for the part as she mentioned, “I tried to get fitter, we had under...