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Netflix India is set to delve into another gripping true story. Peepingmoon.com has exclusively learned that the streaming giant is developing a web series based on “Operation Safed Sagar,” a crucial mission carried out by the Indian Air Force (Iaf) during the 1999 Kargil War between India and Pakistan.

Renowned director Oni Sen, known for his work on the popular web series “Asur,” has been chosen to helm this project. The series will be produced by Sanjay Routray, Sarita Patil, and Dikssha Jyoti Routray under the Matchbox Shots banner. The show will depict the Iaf’s historic 47-day operation, executed in collaboration with the Indian Army’s ground forces, aimed at dislodging Pakistani troops from Indian positions along the Line of Control. This operation, launched on May 26, 1999, involved precision airstrikes using fighter planes, attack helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles to clear high-altitude enemy positions.

Operation Safed Sagar was a landmark in military aviation history,...

Actor Amey Wagh, who is playing the antagonist in web-series ‘Asur 2’, expressed how magical it was to see actor Arshad Warsi changing moods in an instant. Amey said: “There’s a scene where Rasul speaks a lot. I remember the whole set being silent that day. It was one take, and we got it. I didn’t talk much on this set because it is a crucial character. I was starstruck by Arshad Sir. He is a chameleon.”

“He’ll be cracking jokes one minute, and the moment he hears “action,” he immediately gets into his character. On the other hand, I stayed in my zone throughout,” he added.

Amey stated how difficult it was for him to get out of his dark character.

“I didn’t allow my character to mess with my head. But yes, I did stay in the zone because it is a challenging character.”

“A very cold-blooded character,...

Gaurav Shukla, the creator and showrunner of the recently released second season of the streaming show ‘Asur’, has shared that the team didn’t establish a traditional writers’ room for the second season until the overarching story was locked.

The second season of the show was released after a gap of three years because of the pandemic. Directed by Oni Sen, ‘Asur 2’ stars Arshad Warsi, Barun Sobti, Ridhi Dogra, Anupriya Goenka, Amey Wagh, Meiyang Chang, and Gaurav Arora.

Talking about the challenges, Gaurav told Ians: “The pressure we encountered was both internal and external. It came from the platform, the actors, and even from within ourselves. We were determined to surpass the achievements of season 1, and it took some time for us to develop the central plot. Additionally, writing during the lockdown presented its own set of challenges, as our writer’s room was primarily utilised for troubleshooting rather than full-fledged brainstorming sessions.

Actor Barun Sobti, who is gearing up for the second season of his hit streaming show ‘Asur’, has said that the upcoming season will delve into national propaganda. Following the events of season 1, the hunt for Asur takes a toll on everyone involved.

Season 2 will see the Cbi racing against time to gather evidence and track down a serial killer. Set against the mystical backdrop of Varanasi, the narrative subtly integrates mythological elements.

Barun, who plays the lead role of Nikhik Nair said: “We have raised the bar with ‘Asur 2’. After setting a benchmark with the first season, we have surpassed it, raising the stakes even higher this time. In Season 1, it was about the families of the characters involved, but Season 2 delves into national propaganda.”

Helmed by director Oni Sen, ‘Asur 2’ also stars Arshad Warsi, Ridhi Dogra, Anupriya Goenka, Amey Wagh, Meiyang Chang and Gaurav Arora.

Reflecting on his...

Rasika Dugal’s streaming show ‘Out of Love’ recently clocked three years of its release since its first season. The actress, who played the role of the protagonist, Dr Meera Kapoor, in the series, looked back on the show’s journey.

She said many women have told her that her character in the show has been their source of inspiration.

Talking about it, Rasika said: “From shooting at the most beautiful locations to working with a bunch of uber talented people to the response that the show received, the journey of ‘Out of Love’ has been a memorable one. I miss playing Meera Kapoor. I’m always moved by so many lives that the show has managed to touch.”

She added: “I have met so many women who have shared that Meera’s situation resonated with them deeply and that her journey has been a source of strength.”

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Entertainment brand, Filmfare, is ready to embark on the next journey of celebrating excellence in the Ott space after introducing the first-ever edition of Flyx Filmfare Ott Awards. To mark this momentous occasion, Filmfare hosted a virtual press conference on Thursday, 17th December 2020 along with the ever-so-charming actor Kartik Aaryan.

Through the inaugural Flyx Filmfare Ott Awards, Filmfare is all set to felicitate the who’s who of the Ott space and set a milestone in recognizing talent yet again. In its first edition, the nominations were selected basis the votes of the audience across an array of categories spanning across various sections of comedy, drama, web-original and critics’ choice for both web series and web films.

While the crime-thriller Paatal Lok bagged a whopping 11 nominations, Raat Akeli Hai earned 5 nominations. It promises to be a close contest as stellar actors such as Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Manoj Bajpayee, Amit Sadh,...

Voot Select Asur web series review is here. Streaming from March 03, 020, the crime thriller marks the digital debut of Arshad Warsi and directional debut of adman Oni Sen. The series also stars Barun Sobti, Riddhi Dogra, Anupriya Goenka, and Sharib Hashmi in key roles. Here is the review of Asur.

Immediate reaction when the end credits roll

After a long time a psychological thriller this summer that is worth talking about after the credits roll.

The Story of Asur

A strange serial killer is on the prowl. The brutal masked killer is throwing challenge to top investigating officer Dhananjay Rajpoot aka DJ (Arshad Warsi). On the other hand an ex forensic expert Nikhil Nair (Barun Sobti) who is now having a peaceful life as a teacher at the FBI HQ with his wife Naina (Anupriya Goenka) gets signals from the serial killer on his phone.

The above development brings Nikhil...