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March 2024 Box Office Expectations Do Not Bring Hope Despite Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor Khan & Siddharth Malhotra Arriving. (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)

The year 2024 has offered us 8 Hindi films in the theaters, and now March 2024 is ready with as many as 12 Hindi releases in the theater. However, are these 12 films a hope for a March 2024 box office boom? Certainly not. However, the month definitely has a mixed bag with some unpredictable and dicey moves.

The only thing that might be certain is that March 2024 will perform better than March 2023 at the box office. Last year, the films released in the third month earned a total of 260.59 crores, and this month, the 12 films in total are targetting somewhere around the same number, but only in one condition – if word of mouth acts like a charm for some films.

In February as well, Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon’s Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya...

The much-anticipated trailer of Satish Kaushik’s final film, “Kaagaz 2,” has finally been unveiled, offering a glimpse into a narrative deeply rooted in the fundamental rights of individuals. The trailer eloquently portrays themes surrounding the right to life, free movement, and personal liberty, setting the stage for a compelling cinematic experience.

“Kaagaz 2” delves into the real-life struggles of an ordinary individual, emphasizing the relentless fight for justice and dignity. Anupam Kher takes on the role of a lawyer, offering unwavering support to the protagonist in their quest for truth and redemption. The film boasts a stellar cast including Darshan Kumar, Neena Gupta, and Smriti Kalra, each contributing to the richness of the narrative with their nuanced performances.

Satish Kaushik’S ‘Kaagaz 2’ To Have Theatrical Release… Trailer Out Now… #SatishKaushik’s #Kaagaz2 is all set to have a *theatrical release* on 1 March 2024.#Kaagaz2 stars #AnupamKher, #SatishKaushik, #DarshanKumaar, #NeenaGupta and #SmritiKalra.#Kaagaz2Trailer :…...

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Altitude is launching international sales on two films featuring iconic British band Blur at the Berlin European Film Market. The band, consisting of singer Damon Albarn, guitarist Graham Coxon, bass guitarist Alex James and drummer Dave Rowntree, was formed in 1988 and tasted considerable success until it went on hiatus in 2015.

The first film is an untitled feature-length documentary depicting the return of Blur, captured across a year in which the band made a surprise return with their first record in eight years, the #1 album “The Ballad of Darren.” It follows the relationship of the bandmates of over three decades as they come together to record 10 new songs ahead of their sold-out shows at London’s Wembley Stadium in 2023. The second film is “Blur: Live At Wembley Stadium,” a two-hour concert film of the Wembley show.

Both films are directed by Toby L. and produced by Josh Connolly, via production...

Folk-fusion singer Papon, who achieved a lot of fame for his track ”Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’, ‘Kaun Mera’ and ‘Kyon’, remembered late actor Satish Kaushik on his 67th birth anniversary and how he sang for him in his 2021 movie ‘Kaagaz.’

In a tribute to the late actor and director, Papon performed his favourite song ‘Moh Moh Ke Dhaage’ from the film ‘Dum Laga Ke Haisha’ during a special programme organised by veteran actor Anupam Kher for his friend Satish Kaushik.

Papon said: “Although I never had the chance to meet Satish Kaushik in person, I had the privilege of singing for him in his movie ‘Kaagaz.’ He was such a child at heart and a joy to work with. When I was young, my parents being artists, we moved around a lot, and I did not watch many movies. But everyone must remember the iconic character of Calendar that Satish...

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan has tested positive for Covid-19 and is self isolating at home, his spokesperson revealed on Wednesday.

“Mr Aamir Khan has tested positive for Covid-19. He is at home in self quarantine, following all the protocols and he’s doing fine,” the spokesperson said. “All those who came in contact with him in the recent past should get themselves tested as a precautionary measure. Thank you for all your wishes and concern.”

Khan will next be seen in “Laal Singh Chaddha,” the official Bollywood remake of “Forrest Gump,” being produced by Viacom18 Studios and Aamir Khan Productions. The film is due a Christmas release.

There has been a spate of Covid-19 infections in Bollywood recently as a new wave of the virus is growing exponentially in India. Those who tested positive recently include actors Kartik Aaryan (“Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety”) and Ranbir Kapoor (“Sanju”), producer Ramesh...

Mumbai, March 18 (Ians) Actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik has tested positive for Covid-19. He is currently under quarantine at home.

Kaushik, 64, took to Twitter to share his health update with netizens and requested everyone who came in contact with him recently to get themselves tested.

"Attention please!! I have been tested Covid positive. I would request everyone to get tested, who came in contact with me in the last few days. I am home quarantined. Your love, best wishes & blessings will help. Thanks," Satish Kaushik shared on Twitter.

Friends, industry colleagues and social media followers commented on his post wishing him a speedy recovery.

"Dearest @satishkaushik2 !! Please take care. I am sure in this quarantine period a great script will emerge. This pause in your hectic life as an actor/producer/director will rejuvenate you. Love and prayers always," commented Anupam Kher.

"Take care Satishji and get well soon.. wishing u a speedy recovery,...

By Vinod Mirani

There seems to be some positive development for the exhibition trade, as some filmmakers are venturing to release their films at the cinema halls. Last year, due to Corona, some of the best release slots were lost. Since then, neither filmmakers nor viewers have come forward to take in a movie at a cinema hall.

Not that any film released since lockdown in cinema halls was withdrawn -- albeit with restrictions -- had what is called face value or promotion. The few films that managed to release were not worth one's while even during normal situation, least of all in Corona time.

Since the cinemas reopened in September last year, films like "Khali Peeli", "Bolo Hau", "Suraj Pe Mangal Bhari", "Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi", "12 'O' Clock", "Madam Chief Minister", "Kaagaz", "Indoo Ki Jawani", "Amma Ki Boli" and a few other such films released in cinema halls. They had...

Itanagar, March 11 (Ians) Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Thursday unveiled the portable cinema theatre Digiplex here. Khandu along with Bamang Felix, Minister of Home and Inter State Border Affairs, inaugurated the Picturetime Digiplex with a flag-off ceremony.

"This is an initiative taken by the Ipr and tourism department. The government's thought process behind this was that entertainment should not just be limited to metro cities but should also be accessible to the rural areas. These mobile theatres would be helpful with not just providing entertainment, but also in education purposes. There is a craze for Bollywood films here too, and with these portable theatres we could bring newly-released films to the villages," Chief Minister Khandu said.

"I hope our vision to help empower people in the interiors/rural areas will succeed and everyone will benefit from this set-up. We have ordered five such theatres and will send them to various districts of Arunachal.

Filmmaker Satish Kaushik, whose latest directorial venture 'Kaagaz' was premiered here, has said that "Uttar Pradesh is a great state in terms of shooting films, while the artistic culture and the locations coupled with conducive film policy of the state attracts everyone."

Kaushik told the media on Thursday that after the proposed Film City in Up, dreams of young artists to work with the top Bollywood directors and producers will now be fulfilled in their own state.

"It is my good fortune that my first film released in the cinema hall after Covid-19 pandemic, 'Kaagaz' was shot in Uttar Pradesh. As the movie is based on a real story of a man from the state, people will now get a chance to see the life of the rural areas of Up. Undoubtedly, there are a lot of beautiful locations in this state, and I personally believe...

Kaagaz (Zee5)

Directed by Satish Kaushik

Kaagaz tells a very peculiar and poignant story of a man from Uttar Pradesh who spent 18 years of his life proving that he was alive. Unfortunately a bigger tragedy than the one that befalls Lal Bihari strikes this well-intended film on his life.

Kaagaz is peculiar but not the least poignant. Director Satish Kaushik with all his experience in theatre and cinema, fails to invoke any real sympathy in us for Lal Bihari who for all practical purposes, is dead on governmental paper. If we feel no real sympathy for Lal Bihari it isn’t our fault. Kaushik starts off the story as one of monstrous bureaucratic bungling and then takes the tragedy into the dangerous territory of farce with Lal Bihari making evey effort to get arrested so that the ensuing Fir would prove he’s alive.

All of this is done in...

Actor Pankaj Tripathi admits spotting flaws in his performances when he sees them on the screen, but he says he is sure people will easily connect with his latest performance in the film Kaagaz, which released digitally on Thursday.

"I felt connected with the film after watching it, so I am sure people will also connect with it. Generally, I am critical when it comes to my own performances and I see flaws in my performance while watching them, but from what I saw today I can say I am excited about this film," Tripathi said.

Kaagaz is based on the life and struggle of Lal Bihari, a farmer from a small village in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, who discovered that he is officially recorded as a dead person in government records.

The film features Tripathi with Monal Gajjar and Amar Upadhyay in key roles. It is directed by Satish Kaushik,...

Kaagaz movie review is here. The biographical drama based on the life and struggle of Lal Bihari, a farmer from a small village in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, India stars Pankaj Tripathi in lead. Written and directed by Satish Kaushik and produced by Salman Khan and Nishant Kaushik under the banner Salman Khan Films and The Satish Kaushik Entertainment Production. The production of Kaagaz was nearly complete before being put on hold by the Covid-19 pandemic. The movie is scheduled to premiere on 7 January 2021 on ZEE5.

Kaagaz movie review

What to say about a movie that brings great writers like Harishankar Parsai, Sharad Joshi, actors like Sanjeev Kumar and filmmakers like Basu Chatterjee alive for those 2+ hours. Satish Kaushik’s Kaagaz starring Pankaj Tripathi in the lead does that.

Based on the real-life story of Bihari Lal aka Lal Bihari Mritak, a farmer activist and a dead man between 1975 and 1994. Pankaj...

Mumbai, Jan 6 (Ians) Actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik says the song Jug jug jiyo captures the essence of his forthcoming film Kaagaz, and will leave everyone filled with hope.

The song talks of not backing down in face of adversity and reaching goals. The song has vocals by Rahul Jain, who has also composed it on lyrics by Aseem Ahmed Abbasee and Kunal Vermaa.

Talking about the song, Kaushik said: "This song had come to my mind two years ago and I asked Rahul Jain, an upcoming composer, to create an inspiring song for Bharat Lal Mritak's struggle to prove he was alive. I suggested the phrase 'Jug jug jiyo' and he came up with this excellent tune. 'Jug jug jiyo' leaves you with hope -- something I wish the audience will also take back after watching the film," he added.

Featuring Pankaj Tripathi in the lead role, the film revolves around...

As the trailer of Salman Khan Films' Kaagaz released on Thursday, Sandeepa Dhar shared her excitement about the project on her social media as the actress features for a special song in the film.

Known for her classy western dance performances on her social media platforms, Sandeepa Dhar will be featuring in a total desi and raw vibe for Kaagaz.

Sandeepa Dhar does a desi number in Salman Khan Films' Kaagaz

Set in Up, the song also imbibes the local North Indian flavour and could be heard playing in the background of the trailer's first half.

Talking about the song Sandeepa Dhar shares, "The song has been choreographed by Ahmed Khan and is a total desi dance number. It was my first experience to immerse in the colourful and jovial vibe of the desi madness encapsulating the essence of folk music that is rooted in the culture of Uttar Pradesh.

Actor-filmmaker Satish Kaushik has revealed why he chose to come back to direction after a gap of six years. Kaushik has helmed the Pankaj Tripathi-starrer upcoming film Kaagaz, which is slated to release in January.

"I read a news article about Lal Bihari Mritak many years ago and I was touched by his journey. When I researched about him, I felt that his story deserved to be told and I wanted to do that myself. That's why I decided to helm this project after a gap of six years," said Kaushik, whose last directorial was the 2014 release Gang Of Ghosts.

Kaagaz is a satire based in a small village in Uttar Pradesh. Tripathi plays Lal Bihari Mritak, a man who was officially declared dead. The story narrates how he had to work towards proving that he is alive.

Talking about how directing the film affected him, Kaushik said, "The...

Lal Bihari 'Mritak', 65, a resident of Azamgarh district, remained "dead" in revenue records for 19 years and had to battle all this time before he could be declared "alive".

The story of this "dead" man is coming alive on the big screen.

The biopic on his life is titled "Kaagaz" and has written and directed by Satish Kaushik. The film is scheduled release on January 7, 2021 in cinemas and also on the Ott platform simultaneously.

Actor Pankaj Tripathi has portrayed the character of Mritak while other actors in it include Monal Gajjar, Mita Vashisht, Amar Upadhyay and Satish Kaushik.

The film highlights corruption and flaws in the system also.

"I am very happy that my struggle is being chronicled on celluloid. I hope my story will reach out to people and make the system better in the future. I am eagerly waiting to see the film," Mritak told reporters.

Talking about his journey,...

Mumbai, Dec 9 (Ians) Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi has emerged as an unlikely star of the Ott world. He does not fulfil the stereotype of traditional good looks, neither does he cut an image of traditional heroism. He certainly does not belong to the GenNow brigade. Yet, every time a new project comes up flaunting his name in the credits, fans sit up excitedly.

Tripathi attributes his success to his diverse choices, stating he has worked hard to get to this point.

This year, he has showcased his brilliance as an actor in projects as diverse as "Mirzapur 2", "Ludo", "Extraction", and "Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl", besides the big screen release "Angrezi Medium", where he had a limited but quirky footage.

The year coming up promises to be even more exciting for his fans. He has six finished projects lined up. These are "83", "Kaagaz", "Mimi", "Criminal Justice 2", an untitled film...

It was 1979 when Satish Kaushik came to Mumbai from Delhi to achieve his dream of becoming an actor, and it took a lot of hard work, dedication to reach where he is today. Looking back at those days, Kaushik reveals he even worked as a cashier before venturing into films.

"It was a big thing to even have a thought of entering Bollywood at that time -- especially for a person who belongs to a middle class family in Karol Bagh, Delhi. I clearly remember how I worked as a cashier for a year in a textile mill to meet my financial needs. I did not want to sleep on platforms, so I had worked a lot to earn enough to be able to sleep without an empty stomach. I used to receive only Rs 400 a month for that job. After finishing my job, I used to go to Prithvi Theatre and do plays,...