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Madhavan revisits Tanu Weds Manu Returns with Subhash K Jha as the Aanand L Rai directed film celebrates 10 years.

Tanu Weds Manu Returns takes us into the turbulence and terror of a stagnant marriage, stripping in the process all the tragic solemnity of Basu Bhattacharya’s Aavishkar. My favourite scene of domestic discord has not Madhavan but his screen father trying to explain to his son why a marriage must be kept going even as his wife nags incessantly in the background. The violent conclusion to this sequence typifies Aanand Rai’s incredibly powerful grip over the grammar of satirical drama.

Rai can shock even as we laugh our heads off. I purposely bring up Aavishkar, as it is the only film on marital discord that captures the boredom of a couple who can’t stand each other anymore. Rajesh Khanna looks contemptuously at Sharmila Tagore and says, “Before marriage,...

Subhash K Jha revisits Sunhil Sippy’s Noor, featuring a brilliant performance by Sonakshi Sinha on its 8th anniversary.

Noor, based on Pakistani author Saba Imtiaz’s novel Karachi, You’re Killing Me! is not one of the best films on journalistic ethics. It doesn’t do to the contemporary Mumbai media world what the Paul Newman-Sally Field starrer Absence Of Malice did 30 years ago. It pricks at the conscience in a rather undemanding way. Noor takes sly and slender satirical swipes at sensationalism in journalism, more delectable for its many jibes than the actual prick at the conscience.

The prick, when it comes, is not as solidly impact-filled as it should be. But by then, Noor has established her credentials for being an aimless adrift television journalist looking for a sense of purpose. That ‘purpose’ kind of falls into her lap with a gentle thud. Of course,...

Actor Arun Govil, who is best known for his portrayal of Lord Ram in the iconic show ‘Ramayan’, will be now seen in the movie ’695’. He has called it a celebration of cultural heritage and triumph of faith.

Directed by Rajneesh Berry, produced by Shadani Films, ‘695’ is a 500-year saga that chronicles the relentless struggle and sacrifice for the construction of the historic Ram Mandir temple in Ayodhya.

Expressing his excitement about bringing back the story of Lord Rama and the Ram Mandir, Arun stated: “It’s an honour to revisit the timeless narrative that holds a special place in the hearts of millions. ‘695’ is not just a film; it’s a celebration of our cultural heritage and the triumph of faith.”

Producer Shyam Chawla, the driving force behind ‘695’, aims to resonate with every Indian by presenting the facts behind the monumental victory. The film is not just a narrative...

Actor Arslan Goni, who will once again be seen playing Kunal Mattoo in the new season of ‘Tanaav’, this time will have more screen time. A source close to the development shared: “In ‘Tanaav’, Arslan Goni takes on the pivotal role of Kunal Mattoo and was appreciated by the audiences last season.”

Apart from more screen time, Arslan’s character will also have a romantic angle.

“This time around, he has more screen time with a captivating romantic angle that promises to add a layer of emotion to the series.”

‘Tanaav’, an action thriller series was directed by Sudhir Mishra.

It stars Manav Vij, Arbaaz Khan, Danish Husain, Ekta Kaul, M. K. Raina, Rajat Kapoor, Satyadeep Mishra, Shashank Arora, Sumit Kaul, Sukhmani Sadana, Waluscha De Sousa and Zarina Wahab.

‘Tanaav’ is a remake of the Israeli TV series Fauda starring Tsahi Halevi.

Actor Arslan Goni, who will once again be seen playing Kunal Mattoo in the new season of ‘Tanaav’, this time will have more screen time. A source close to the development shared: “In ‘Tanaav’, Arslan Goni takes on the pivotal role of Kunal Mattoo and was appreciated by the audiences last season.”

Apart from more screen time, Arslan’s character will also have a romantic angle.

“This time around, he has more screen time with a captivating romantic angle that promises to add a layer of emotion to the series.”

‘Tanaav’, an action thriller series was directed by Sudhir Mishra.

It stars Manav Vij, Arbaaz Khan, Danish Husain, Ekta Kaul, M. K. Raina, Rajat Kapoor, Satyadeep Mishra, Shashank Arora, Sumit Kaul, Sukhmani Sadana, Waluscha De Sousa and Zarina Wahab.

‘Tanaav’ is a remake of the Israeli TV series Fauda starring Tsahi Halevi.

From being a supermodel to an established film actor, to now making his entry in theatre, Muzamil Ibrahim enjoys wearing many hats. Surprising his fans with this Ila Aruna and Kk Raina’s production stage production ‘Baby Blues’, he is happy to have explored this side of himself and that too at the prestigious Prithvi Theatre. He plays the role of a man, who juggles the roles of a dutiful husband and father in the play. The actor, who has starred in popular films like Dhoka, Horn ‘Ok’ Pleassss, Will you Marry Me, and the web series Special Ops, talks about his new journey.

“I am extremely excited. Not many actors in India will do theatre once they have done movies or been a part of a big series, which I feel is redundant. Performing at Prithvi had been a dream I nurtured ever since I became an actor, and...

Bollywood star Karisma Kapoor shows off her star power in Zee Studios’ noir thriller “Brown,” the only Indian show at the Berlin Series Market Selects platform.

Kapoor, one of the top movie stars in India in the 1990s and early 2000s, took a hiatus to devote time to her young family. She made a comeback with parenting-themed series “Mentalhood” for streamer ALTBalaji in 2020. “Brown” is her first acting gig since then.

The series is based on the 2016 novel “City of Death” by Abheek Barua, adapted by Diggi Sisodia, Sunayana Kumari and Mayukh Ghosh and directed by Abhinay Deo (“24: India”). It follows Rita Brown (Kapoor), a world-weary, recovering alcoholic, ace detective in the Kolkata police force belonging to the city’s small but influential Anglo-Indian community, who is assigned to the murder case of a young woman from a well-connected family.

“I’ve had a long career, I’ve been there,...

Actor Manav Vij, who impressed the audience with his work as the cop in ‘Andhadhun’, and was most recently seen in the Aamir Khan-starrer ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’, is all set to star in the upcoming streaming show ‘Tanaav’. The show, a socio-political action drama, made Manav believe in the power of teamwork as he got to work with one of the finest directors of Hindi cinema, Sudhir Mishra along with his co-director Sachin Mamta Krishn.

Talking about the show, Manav Vij said, “‘Tanaav’ has an engaging storyline that sits well with the evolving audience, who don’t want single-toned narratives today. The show has multifaceted characters that fit into the story seamlessly. I’m grateful to have gotten a chance to work with Applause and our director’s Sudhir and Sachin sir.

“The whole journey of shooting for ‘Tanaav’ made me believe in the power of teamwork and bonding which...

Noor

Starring Sonakshi Sinha, Purab Kohli, Kannan Gill, M K Raina, Smita Tambe

Directed by Suhnil Sippy

Honestly, the conscience has become a huge liability in these times. As a journalist with a good three decades of experience I still have problem deciding where to draw the line between professionalism and ethics.

Though I couldn’t relate to her endless boozing and snoozing, Noor Roy Choudhary as played by Sonakshi Sinha , is someone I’ve known in passing.And that’s I would keep her if I met her. At a safe distance.

Noor is not one of the best films on journalistic ethics. It doesn’t do to the contemporary Mumbai media world what the Paul Newman-Sally Field starrer Absence Of Malice did 30 years ago. It pricks at the conscience in a rather undemanding way. Noor takes sly and slender satirical swipes at sensationalism in journalism, more...

Recently at the Santa Cruz showroom of men’s couture label Prima Czar, the cast of Rakeysh Mehra’s latest epic Mirzya were present to talk about some of the costumes that were designed by the brand. Anuj Choudhry, who plays Karan, along with Saiyami Kher who plays Suchi in the film were both present along with the Co-founder of the brand, Prakash Arora.

Prima Czar, having designed outfits for some of the biggest celebrities in Bollywood took on creating the outfits for a film for the first time with Mirzya. Brought on board a few months before filming began, Prima Czar’s Co-founder, Ravi Arora in consultation with the film’s stylists created most of the outfits you will see in the film for the character played by debutant Anuj a prince who is engaged to Saiyami character. Debonair and sophisticated, his outfits required well-cut, stylish suits, trousers, shirts...

Rakesh Omprakash Mehra’s Mirzya. After watching a stage performance of Mirza-Sahibhan 35 years ago, Mirzya was born. I had the privilege of watching this film a week in advance. I have avoided all publicity about this film as I didn’t want to go in with any expectations. This is difficult in a way as this is a Rakesh Omprakash Mehra directed film. He is back since the incredibly successful Bhaag Milka Bhaag. I have sat with my thoughts of this film for four days. Normally I don’t. Normally reviews as far as they go are fairly straight forward. This one isn’t. Why? Well there are so many different elements to it and you just need a little bit of time to make your mind up about it.

Let us start with the much talked about music. Shankar Ehsaan and Loy do something different here and it suits Mirzya.

Harshvardhan Kapoor is ready to hit the big screen and his first film is an epic one! Son of Anil Kapoor and brother to Sonam and Rhea, the young man certainly has acting in his blood and he now prepares to show off his talent in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Mirzya.

A timeless folktale about star-crossed lovers is uniquely told in two parallel worlds, one real, and one fantastical. Set in modern day Rajasthan, the musical is also played out in the mountains of Ladakh where the Punjabi folktale comes to life. The lovers grapple with forces that seek to keep them apart in both avatars but they discover that even a moment of true love is worth an entire lifetime.

In a wonderful conversation Harvarshdhan Kapoor talked with Stacey about preparing for this dual role, finding his characters and then bringing them both to life onscreen. Plus so much more!

A tale of love, Mirzya, which hits theaters Friday, explores the tragic folktale of Mirza and Sahiban both in the world of folklore and in modern Rajasthan in 2016. The story, presented in a very unique way, weaves in and out of the love of Mirza-Sahiban of the folk tale and the characters of today. This ageless epic is directed by the BAFTA Awards nominee & 3-time National Award recipient Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and is brought to life in the words of famed poet and lyricist Dadasaheb Phalke recipient and Oscar winner – Gulzar. Introducing Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher, along with Anuj Chaudhary and Anjali Patil, this untold love story of estranged soul mates also stars Om Puri, Art Malik, and K. K. Raina.

In our recent interview, director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra revealed, among many other things, that this film is a musical. To create the music for his story of Mirzya,...

From the heartbreaking but brilliant Rang De Basanti, to the wonderful Delhi 6, to the inspiring Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra has brought Indian cinema some of its greatest films.

With his film Mirzya, he has now turned his focus on the Punjabi folk tale Mirza-Sahiban, but presenting it in a unique way. Interweaving the legendary folklore with a contemporary version, this musical brings out the story of a love that will never die. Joining him in transforming this story is the esteemed writer and poet Gulzar. Adding to the worlds of Mirzya is music by the great Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy.

Mirzya introduces Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher, along with Anuj Chaudhary. Also bringing the story to life are the screen masters, Om Puri, Art Malik, and K. K. Raina.

Some of my absolute favorite interviews to conduct are with directors because they just love talking about their movies.

From the first look, to the intriguing teaser and trailer, to the incredible music, Mirzya has defintely been a film that we have been eagerly waiting to see. And now we have a brand new trailer that is absolutely stunning and makes us excited to see the story play out on October 7th!

Mirzya is a film inspired by the legendary ‘Mirza Sahiban’, a tragic tale of star-crossed lovers. Accompanied by heightened drama and action packed sequences, the film plays out in two parallel worlds – the legendry folklore and modern day in Rajasthan, India. As the lovers grapple with forces that seek to keep them apart in both avatars, they discover that a moment of true love together is worth sacrificing lifetimes apart.

The film introduces Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher, along with Anuj Chaudhary, all of whom make a dramatic entry into the world of cinema in this untold love story of estranged soulmates.

By Stacey Yount and Aashi Gahlot

According to director Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, his upcoming epic Mirzya is three films in one. It is the modern retelling of the Punjabi folk tale Mirza-Sahiban, as well as a classic and unique presentation of the traditional story and one more element that brings it all together that we will find out when the film hits theaters on October 7th. The film introduces Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher, along with Anuj Chaudhary, all of who make their debut into the world of cinema in this untold love story of estranged soul mates. Also part of the epic story of love are the brilliant Om Puri, Art Malik, K. K. Raina as well as Anjali Patil.

The story is brought to life in the words of esteemed poet and lyricist Gulzar. For the musical story of the film, Mehra once again worked with the incredible trio of Shankar Mahadevan,...

The next song from Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s poignant tragic love story is out, Teen Gawah Hain Ishq Ke, a moving love song talking about the complete isolation of true love between two soul mates who dared to love.

The film is based on the legend of Mirza-Sahiban, a popular Punjabi folklore. And in recreating this legend, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Mirzya has been exquisitely shot in the bleak and desolate terrain of Ladakh and the vibrancy of colourful Rajasthan, which heightens the contrast between the two worlds of folklore and contemporary, yet are interwoven very intricately to bring out the story of a legend that will never die. The eternal love story resonates even today in the modern day world of Rajasthan in 2016, as seen in this song, and is a befitting testimony to two eternal and rebellious lovers.

As the lovers grapple with forces that seek to keep them apart in both avatars,...

Cinestaan Film Company and Romp Pictures proudly present Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra‘s Mirzya title track. Sung by Daler Mehendi, Sain Zahoor, Akhtar Chinnal and Nooran Sisters, the music is composed by the musical trio Shankar Ehsaan Loy with lyrics penned by Gulzar.

The film, Mirzya is inspired by the legendary ‘Mirza Sahiban’, a tragic tale of star-crossed lovers. Accompanied by heightened drama and action packed sequences, the film plays out in two parallel worlds – the legendry folklore and modern day in Rajasthan, India.

As the lovers grapple with forces that seek to keep them apart in both avatars, they discover that a moment of true love together is worth sacrificing lifetimes apart.

The film introduces Harshvardhan Kapoor and Saiyami Kher, along with Anuj Chaudhary, all of whom make a dramatic entry into the world of cinema in this untold love story of estranged soulmates. Along with them are the screen masters,...

Releasing this Dusshera, October 7th, is Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s romantic drama Mirzya. Written by the legendary Gulzar, Mirzya is a musical with music created and crafted by Shankar Ehsaan Loy. The film introduces Harshvardhan Kapoor, Saiyami Kher, and Anuj Choudhry to the big screen and also stars internationally renowned actors Om Puri, Art Malik and K.K. Raina.

Mirzya is an epic love story that plays out in contemporary times – inspired by the folk tale of “the legend of Mirza – Sahiban” … a tragic love story that finds resonance in other tales such as Romeo and Juliet, Laila and Majnu.

A timeless folktale about star-crossed lovers is played out in two parallel worlds, one real, and one fantastical. As the lovers grapple with forces that seek to keep them apart in both avatars, they discover that even a moment of true love is worth an entire lifetime.

Mirzya is filled with...

Jigariyaa trailer was launched by Rohit Shetty. The trailer launch was attended by the director Raj Purohit, writer and producer Vinod Bachchan and lead actors Harshvardhan Deo and Cherry Mardia. Jigariyaa is a love story set in simpler times and features newcomers, an interesting combination given the themes essayed by young actors today.

Rohit Shetty, who was a guest of honour, says, “Even I was new, today these people are new to this so I would like you to support these new people and help them grow further. So that when they will grow tomorrow you don’t have to run behind these guys for their photos. Normally I would not go in any event but today I have come here to support them. I would speacially encourage Vinod Bachchan in particular as with the new artists they have created such a beautiful film. Mein samajta hoon “Jigariyaa” banana ke liye Jigar ki zaroorat hain,...

In June of 2007, Taran Adarsh wrote in his review for Bhavna Talwar's debut film, "An outstanding film in all respects, this one deserves the highest praise and of course, the highest award." That film was the thought provoking Dharm, which starred the amazing Pankaj Kapoor, as well as Supriya Pathak, Daya Shankar Pandey, Krish Parekh, K.K. Raina and Hrishita Bhatt. Fast forward two years and the film was recently honored with the highest award in India, a National Award - The Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration. The citation read: "For powerfully bringing forth the message that humanity is of much greater value than religion. The transformation of an orthodox and superstitious priest is very beautifully depicted." I got the opportunity to talk to director Bhavna Talwar and we had a wonderful conversation. I really wish you could have been on the phone with us...