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Prime Video today announced that the finale of the highly anticipated Amazon Original series Four More Shots Please! is all set to premiere soon. As audiences gear up for its return, Prime Video amps up the excitement with this announcement on the next chapter of the International Emmy-nominated series. Produced by Pritish Nandy Communications and Created by Rangita Pritish Nandy and Ishita Pritish Nandy, the globally-acclaimed show has resonated widely for its audacious and aspirational storytelling, striking visual style, and vibrant portrayal of the highs, lows, and messy middle ground of modern womanhood.

Season 4 is the season of joy, and this time, Damini, Anjana, Siddhi and Umang are going to discover that they can be their own number ones because joy is not a privilege, it’s a way of life. The girls are back — with more fun, more drama, more shots, and a whole lot of sass. From messy beginnings to magnetic breakthroughs,...

Four More Shots Please Season 4 ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Divas are back with more sass and drama. Amazon Prime Video announced the finale season of Four More Shots Please!. Yes, you got that right. Sayani Gupta, Kirti Kulhari, Bani J, and Maanvi Gagroo are returning with Four More Shots Please! Season 4. This is said to be the last chapter of the International Emmy-nominated series. Prime Video fuels excitement for its highly anticipated Original series with a big announcement ahead of its much-awaited return.

The makers are calling the shots for the season finale. Produced by Pritish Nandy Communications and created by Rangita Pritish Nandy and Ishita Pritish Nandy, the globally acclaimed show has resonated widely for its audacious and aspirational storytelling, striking visual style, and vibrant portrayal of the highs, lows, and messy middle ground of modern womanhood.

The Girls Are Back For The Final Shot – More Drama, More Sass,...

Rana Naidu S2 Trailer Review: Rana Daggubati, Venkatesh & Arjun Rampal Peak The Curiosity! (Photo Credit –Facebook)

Indian Ray Donavan Rana Daggubati is back with his stylized family action drama Rana Naidu S2! For those who do not know, the series is about a family where the son, Rana Daggubati, and his father, Venkatesh, are at loggerheads while tackling dysfunctional family dynamics. Ideally, the entire Naidu Ckan needs some serious therapy lessons, but they are back doing what they do best – create ruckus in Mumbai!

The only thing that is more consistent than Rakhi Sawant‘s search for a husband in Mumbai is the Naidu family’s inability to resolve anything without resorting to extreme measures and questionable life choices. The trailer for season 2 is unapologetically intense, with high-octane stunt scenes and building drama!

Rana Naidu S2 seems to be winning in small glimpses – be it Sushant Singh getting a tone...

This Underrated Spy Thriller On Netflix Would Be Your Ideal Binge Before Special Ops 2! (Photo Credit – Netflix)

The eagerly anticipated second season of Neeraj Pandey’s espionage thriller series Special Ops is set to arrive soon on Jio Hotstar. While you wait for Special Ops 2, don’t miss this overlooked gem hiding on Netflix. It’s an underrated series that probably did not get the recognition it deserved. We are talking about Bard of Blood, which was released on Netflix in 2019 and consisted of seven episodes. In case you still haven’t watched it, read on to learn more details about and why you should give it a shot!

Bard of Blood: Plot & Cast

Based on Bilal Siddiqi’s 2015 novel of the same name, Bard of Blood features Emraan Hashmi in the role of Kabir Anand, an excommunicated Raw agent. While leading a peaceful life as a teacher,...

Kesari Chapter 2 And Other Courtroom Dramas On Ott (Photo Credit – YouTube)

In the Indian film industry, replete with larger-than-life action entertainers, laugh-out-loud comedy films, and of course, the charming rom-coms, movies which belong to the more serious courtroom-drama genre are surprisingly very few. Despite the fact that some of the most engaging sequences and nail-biting thrillers have been filmed within a courtroom setup. Kesari Chapter 2: The Untold Story of Jallianwala Bagh starring Akshay Kumar and R. Madhavan, which was released in theatres yesterday, has received rave reviews from critics and viewers alike. For those who loved the film and those who are fond of the legal / courtroom drama genre, we have collated a list of must-watch Indian courtroom drama movies that you can watch across various Ott platforms this weekend. So, here we go:

Section 375 Year of Release – 2019 IMDb Rating – 8.1/10 Streaming Platform – Amazon Prime Video

Directed by Ajay Bahl,...

In this edition of This Day That Year — Subhash K Jha looks back at Irrfan Khan’s 2017 film Blackmail, directed by Abhinay Deo. The director also takes us inside that unique dance sequence. Read On!

Abhinay Deo’s Blackmail is a virgin territory in the comedy genre. It is heady and hedonistic, cocky and compelling in the way the comedies of Hrishikesh Mukherjee and Basu Chatterjee used to be. If only these veterans could see the sexiness that underlines all gender wars. Blackmail is a closeted Hrishikesh Mukherjee comedy with oodles of extra voluptuousness.

In the strikingly shot (by cinematographer Jay Oza) opening, we see Irrfan struggling to stay afloat through his office hours, fighting shy of going home because the spark has gone from his marriage and wife who watches cheesy song sequences on television to while away her time. Actually, it was never there, the spark, I mean.

When Vicky Kaushal Almost Rejected His Most Profitable Film, Uri(Photo Credit – Instagram)

Vicky Kaushal is one of the most sought-after actors in the Hindi film industry. He has proved his versatility in his movies and after Uri: The Surgical Strike, Vicky experienced a new level of fame. But did you know he almost did not do the financially successful and critically acclaimed movie. He might have rejected it if it wasn’t for this one person! Keep scrolling to find out.

The Bollywood movie, directed by Aditya Dhar, was released in 2019 and was his directorial debut. It was a fictionally dramatized account of the retaliation to the 2016 Uri attack. Besides Vicky, the film also featured Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal, Kirti Kulhari, and Mohit Raina in crucial roles. It follows the story of Major Vihaan Shergill, played by Vicky of the Special Forces, who played a major role in the film’s events.

Badass Ravi Kumar Box Office Day 7 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Himesh Reshammiya starrer actioner Badass Ravi Kumar has been continuing its decent run at the box office. On its 7th day, the film has managed to cross 13 crores. Let us take a look at its box office performance on its 7th day.

Badass Ravi Kumar Box Office Collection Day 7

The Himesh Reshammiya starrer earned around 70 lakhs on its 7th day. This was just a slight 29% drop from its previous day, wherein it had amassed 99 lakhs. The total India net collection of the film now stands at 13.46 crore. The movie has managed to cross 13 crores and given the consistency in its collection, might garner decent numbers in the coming days.

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Here is taking a look at the box office performance of the Himesh Reshmmiya starrer Badass Ravi Kumar. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Himesh Reshammiya starrer Badass Ravi Kumar has been going smoothly at the Indian box office. Right from the opening day, it has been doing well among its targeted audience, and yesterday, on day 6, it has managed to cross 12 crores. With this, it has also emerged as Himesh’s third highest-grossing film of all time. Keep reading for a detailed collection report!

Badass Ravi Kumar On Day 6

On its 6th day, the Himesh Reshammiya starrer remained steady. It earned 99 lakhs, which was the same as the previous day. The total India net collection of the film now comes to 12.76 crores. It’s a good sum already and today, it will be comfortably going past the 13 crore mark.

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Badass Ravi Kumar Box Office Collection Day 4 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The Himesh Reshammiya starrer actioner Badass Ravi Kumar refuses to stop at the box office. The movie continues to win hearts on its fourth day and has managed to breach 10 crores. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the film on its 4th day.

Badass Ravi Kumar Box Office Collection Day 4

On its 4th day, the Himesh Reshammiya starrer maintained its consistency and earned 1.06 crore. The total India net collection of the film now stands at 10.78 crore. The movie is now fast inching towards 11 crores. Given the organic love from the masses and the positive word of mouth, it will easily cross this target soon.

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Badass Ravi Kumar Box Office Collection Day 3 (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Himesh Reshammiya’s actioner Badass Ravi Kumar continues its impressive run on its third day. Within just 3 days of its release, the film has managed to cross 9.72 crores. The movie is being met with an overwhelming response with theatres echoing with whistles and applause. Let us take a look at the box office performance of the film on its 3rd day.

Badass Ravi Kumar Box Office Collection Day 3

Owing to a stellar buzz and a positive word of mouth, Badass Ravi Kumar had opened at 3.52 crores. The movie managed to keep a consistency on its second day and earned 3.34 crores. On its third day, the Himesh Reshammiya starrer garnered 2.86 crores.

The total India net collection of the film now stands at 9.72 crores. The movie is now inching towards 10 crores and by the looks of it, it might achieve this target soon.

Himesh Reshammiya’s latest cinematic venture, ‘Badass Ravikumar’, is creating quite a stir at the box office, decisively outpacing Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor’s romantic comedy ‘Loveyapa’.

Despite receiving a blend of mixed reviews, ‘Badass Ravikumar’ has successfully captured the hearts of moviegoers with its vibrant combination of music, action, and humor, establishing itself as a crowd favorite.In a remarkable display of box office prowess, the film has amassed an impressive ₹4.75 crore within just two days of its release.

The film debuted with a robust ₹2.75 crore on its opening day, while ‘Loveyapa’ lagged behind, managing to secure only ₹1.15 crore. The momentum continued into the second day, with ‘Badass Ravikumar’ earning an additional ₹2 crore, further widening the gap as ‘Loveyapa’ brought in ₹1.50 crore.

The film’s success can be attributed to several factors, including its engaging and well-crafted storyline, standout performances from the cast, and the infectious music composed by Himesh Reshammiya himself.

Badass Ravi Kumar Box Office Day 2 Inching Towards Lifetime Of Himesh Reshammiya’s Debut! (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Himesh Reshammiya’s Badass Ravi Kumar has been surprising the audiences with its box office performances and in two days the film stands at an estimated 6.5 crore* maintaining a steady pace at the box office.

Starring Himesh Reshammiya, Kirti Kulhari, and Sunny Leone, the masala film earned 3.52 crore on the opening day. This was the fourth biggest opening of 2025 after Sky Force, Game Changer, and Sanam Teri Kasam re-release.

Badass Ravi Kumar Box Office Day 2 Estimates

On the second day, Saturday, February 8, Badass Ravi Kumar earned in the range of 2.5 – 3 crore* at the box office. This is a very minimal drop of almost 14% from the opening day, which brought 3.52 crore at the box office.

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Kirti Kulhari talks about why she did Badass Ravi Kumar (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Kirti Kulhari, known for her intense and critically acclaimed performances in films like Pink (2016), Uri (2019), and Indu Sarkar (2017), surprised audiences with her latest choice. She has recently starred in Badass Ravi Kumar, a spoof action comedy directed by Keith Gomes and led by actor-musician Himesh Reshammiya.

The film, vastly different from her past work, sparked curiosity and even backlash, marking the first time in her career that Kulhari faced trolling. Her fans have commented on various social media posts wondering why Kulhari was doing this movie at all. Despite the criticism, she stands by her decision, viewing it as an opportunity to break perceptions, both of the audience and her own.

Kirti Kulhari says she did not want to be seen just as a serious actor

When Himesh Reshammiya approached Kulhari for Badass Ravi Kumar, her immediate reaction was shock,...

Badass Ravi Kumar Box Office: Opens Much Higher Himesh Reshammiya’s Debut Film! (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Himesh Reshammiya is back on the silver screen after 5 years, and he clearly has not lost his fan base, who have made sure that his latest arrival works well at the box office. Badass Ravi Kumar, also starring Kirti Kulhari and Sunny Leone, has earned much better than the music composer’s debut opening!

Himesh Reshammiya’s Debut Opening!

Hr opened at the box office with Aap Ka Suroor in 2007, co-starring Hansika Motwani. The film opened at 1.79 crore at the box office. This is almost 1.6 times higher than the opening day of his latest release!

Badass Ravi Kumar Box Office Day 1 Estimates

On the opening day, Badass Ravi Kumar earned in the range of 2.75 – 3.5 crore at the box office, as per the early trends. In fact, this might be the fourth-highest Hindi opening of...

After sitting dutifully through this monstrous melange of mindlessness and crassness, I am convinced the medley of lobotomized mayhem — a sort of Animal without the sass, the impunity, basic intelligence and Ranbir Kapoor — is put together by a bunch of blind dimwits. Blind… Because they cannot see the script for what it is: mentally challenged. Dimwitted… Because….well…Badass Ravi Kumar could not be considered the handiwork of normal sensible minds.

It takes herculean efforts to make a film so terrible that you just keep watching to see how much worse it gets.

It is neither self-referential enough to be considered a spoof on the formalistic conventions of Hindi mainstream cinema of the 1970s nor “cool” enough to be designated a cartoon strip in motion picture format.

It is, to use some unparliamentary language, as fuck-all as cinema can be. Perhaps I am only saying that Himesh Reshammiya has the...

Badass Ravi Kumar Box Office Vs Loveyapa Day 1: Himesh Reshammiya’s Suroor Or Junaid-Khushi’s Rom-Com: Who Is Leading? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Bollywood has witnessed one of the most unexpected clashes with Himesh Reshammiya’s Badass Ravi Kumar battling it out for screens and box office numbers against Junaid Khan and Khushi Kapoor’s Loveyapa. While the former is a desi masala film, the latter is a breezy rom-com.

Interestingly, the two films have opened at the box office with what looks like a vast difference with their registered occupancies! Himesh Reshammiya’s film is currently leading with a morning occupancy 148% higher than Khushi Kapoor and Junaid Khan’s rom-com!

Badass Ravi Kumar Box Office Opening

Badass Ravi Kumar has registered an occupancy of 13.9% with its morning shows. The film is trending well in Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Chandigarh, and Lucknow, with an individual occupancy of more than 15%. It...

Badass Ravi Kumar Reviews On X ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The Himesh Reshammiya starrer Badass Ravi Kumar was released into the theatres today (February 7). Needless to say, the singer-actor’s fans caught the earliest shows keeping the excitement levels high. Here is what the netizens are talking about on X about the actioner.

Badass Ravi Kumar Review On X

One of the netizens stated, “Lord Himesh is a genius. Badass Ravi Kumar is gonna shock you. Himesh Reshammiy is back.”

At the same time, another user said, “A badass masala film with Kickass heroism. Forget Kgf, Pushpa 2, Rrr, Jawan, and Animal, this is what a pure 80s masala blockbuster looks like. Non-stop dialoguebaazi, action, twist and plenty of drama. Himesh Reshammiya’s dialogue delivery and swag is on fire.”

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Badass Ravikumar Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Himesh Reshammiya, Prabhu Deva, Kirti Kulhari, Sanjay Mishra, Johnny Lever, Rajesh Sharma, Sunny Leone, Simona J

Director: Keith Gomes

Badass Ravikumar Movie Review Out (Photo Credit – YouTube)

What’s Good: Stays true to its theme of ‘Logic Is Optional’, focuses on the sheer entertainment quotient and some massy dialogues, Himesh Reshammiya’s performance oozes out oodles of swag, Prabhu Deva shines too

What’s Bad: Except for Himesh Reshammiya and Prabhu Deva, the rest of the star cast is underutilized.

Loo Break: You can take on during the prolonged song and dance sequence featuring Himesh Reshammiya and Sunny Leone in the second half. Won’t miss out on something very useful.

Watch or Not?: A fan of those mass entertainment flicks that do not promise any logic but truckloads of entertaining moments and laughter? Then this one should do the trick.

Language:...

Badass Ravi Kumar Box Office Day 1 Prediction: Set To Be Himesh Reshammiya’s Biggest Opener By A Huge Margin (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Himesh Reshammiya is all set to make a rocking comeback tomorrow with his much-talked-about Badass Ravi Kumar. A couple of years back, when the announcement teaser was dropped, the film made little to no buzz, but with the trailer unveiled a month ago, the film grabbed all the limelight. In fact, it’s in a position to surpass the openings of some of the recent biggies of Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn at the Indian box office. Keep reading for a detailed prediction report!

Directed by Keith Gomes, the Bollywood action entertainer is scheduled to release in theatres tomorrow. In addition to Himesh, it features an ensemble cast that includes Prabhu Deva, Kirti Kulhari, Simona J, Johnny Lever, Sanjay Mishra, Sunny Leone, Manish Wadhwa, and others. Besides the trailer and the powerful cast,...

It is a known truth that no matter how stellar the cast or interesting the concept if the script and screenplay don’t click, the film’s a lost cause. A killer idea and powerhouse actors can only take a movie so far, but it is always the writing that does wonders. In a similar vein, you can have R. Madhavan delivering heartfelt and emotional dialogues and Neil Nitin Mukesh trying to be a cunning villain but if their characters aren’t backed by tight storytelling, it all falls flat. Like a dish, Ashwini Dhar’s latest film “Hisaab Barabar” forgets all the necessary ingredients, and fails to click with the audience. The screenplay is sloppy and manages to derail what could’ve been a great Ott addition, rendering it a snooze fest.

The film tells the story of a regular guy trying to pull off something extraordinary. At the heart of it is R.

Hisaab Barabar is not a film about a scam. This new Zee5 Global film is about the power of a common man and his ability to bring down a rich banker. This man keeps fooling his customers until his scam is exposed, as are his corrupt business practices. There are many characters in the movie that work for him, while others are honest, like the lead character, who wants to be treated with respect and dignity.

Tte Radhe Mohan Sharma

The original pan-India actor, R. Madhavan, portrays the role of Tte Radhe Mohan Sharma, who is honest to the tee. He is also known to be a miser, but he is unperturbed by what people think of him. Radhe Mohan is a typical middle-class man who keeps track of every penny that he spends, and one day he notices a small amount missing from his account. This made him question the bank,...

In Hisaab Barabar now streaming on Zee5, writer-director Ashwini Dhir has his heart in the right place. He wants to address the growing menace of high-profile scamming whereby a handful of denizens in the billionaire’s club get so rich they can control the entire economy.

Dhir deserves a pat on the back for daring to bust the scam that our lives have become. The very sincere Madhavan is immensely likeable as the ant which takes on the elephant. He plays Radhe Mohan Sharma, a train conductor trained to speak up against corruption with disarming integrity. When he spots an eccentric billionaire, Mickey Mehta, scamming the Great Indian Middle Class, his hackles rise in protest.

This guy wants to change the world. But he lacks the power to do so.

Radhe Mohan Sharma wants to get even in odd ways. Like the film’s director Radhe’s intentions are correct.

Of late, Bollywood has been really fumbling it when it comes to well-intentioned films about issues plaguing society and the country in general. Well, Bollywood has been faltering in every department lately, period. But it feels bad when you can see the meaningful message that the movie was trying to send across to its audience, which was then marred due to the flawed execution. Dispatch is one such example where a story about how journalists’ right to tell the truth is being violently suppressed was ruined by its need to be risque and over-explanatory. Indian 2 wanted to talk about the difference between online and on-ground patriotism, but it failed to leave a mark because of some of its absurd creative choices. Projects like Bhakshak, LSD 2, Sirf Ek Bandaa Kaafi Hai, and Bheed were so sure that the topic that they were dealing with was potent enough that they didn...

Hisaab Barabar Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: R Madhavan, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Kirti Kulhari, Rashami Desai

Director: Ashwni Dhir

Hisaab Barabar Review: R Madhavan’s Common Man Avatar Is Too Random & Lost! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

What’s Good: The premise

What’s Bad: The execution

Loo Break: Anytime you want

Watch or Not?: One time watch.

Language: Hindi

Available On: Zee 5

Runtime: 1 hour 51 minutes

User Rating:

There are some films that do not make you feel wow in every single frame they cater to but still struggle to have your attention throughout and succeed, barring a few instances. Films that might not have your vote when you speak about cinematic brilliance, but films that might have a mention if you have some random conversation someday about something relevant you watched someday. Films that don’t need to be on your priority but films that won’t offend you...

Ranganathan Madhavan, better known as R. Madhavan, has made a name for himself in both Bollywood and Tamil cinema with iconic films like Rehna Hai Tere Dil Mein, Vikram Vedha, Tanu Weds Manu, Rocketry, Anbe Sivam, Aethirree, and many more. These movies are still loved and celebrated today.

In his upcoming movie Hisaab Barabar, R. Madhavan takes on the role of an honest and determined ticket checker (Tc) who sets out to expose a massive financial scam. The scam is masterminded by Do Bank and its owner Mickey Mehta, played by Neil Nitin Mukesh. The film has all the right ingredients to become another memorable performance from the versatile actor!

The movie also boasts a solid ensemble cast, including Kirti Kulhari, Yogesh Tripathi, Rajesh Jais, and more. The movie is set to premiere on January 24th on Zee 5 Global, and we here at High on Films, had the chance to chat with R.

Indian actor R. Madhavan faces off against a ruthless banking system in financial thriller “Hisaab Barabar,” set to premiere on streaming platform ZEE5 Global.

The film, which made its world premiere at the International Film Festival of India last year, follows a meticulous railway ticket checker whose discovery of minor bank discrepancies leads him down a dangerous path of systemic corruption.

Directed by “Office Office” creator Ashwni Dhir and produced by Jio Studios and Sp Cinecorp, the film pairs Madhavan with Neil Nitin Mukesh and Kirti Kulhari in a story that explores the power of ordinary citizens against institutional fraud. Madhavan plays Radhe Mohan Sharma, whose simple quest for accounting accuracy pits him against influential banker Micky Mehta (Mukesh) in an escalating battle for justice.

The story’s premise struck a personal chord with Madhavan, who found himself increasingly frustrated by unsolicited text messages and notifications about minor bank transactions.

Director Aditya Dhar takes a look back at Uri, which starred Vicky Kaushal, Yami Gautam, Paresh Rawal, Kirti Kulhari, Rajit Kapur, Mohit Raina, Akashdeep Arora, and Manasi Parekh.

Says director Aditya Dhar, “All the memories of shooting Uri is still fresh in my mind, it was one of the most difficult, yet the most rewarding experiences of my life. It almost feels like God was holding our hands to make Uri happen. The love and respect we got and still getting for the film feels absolutely incredible. All my thanks, love and respect to the Indian Army, our audiences and my entire team.”

Uri, which released in 2019 was made at a cost of Rs 25 crores. It collected over 250 crores at the boxoffice. Aditya remembers working under extremely tight budgetary circumstances in Uri “That was good. Because it kept us constantly on our toes, forever anxious. I think anxiety is a...

Uri, which completes six years in January 11, brings the blood of cross-border tension to a boil but avoids a spillover. There is a rush of patriotic pride in the product—and why should there not be?—but it is reined in, curbed, and never allowed to spill over in a gush of irrepressible jingoism. If you want to see soldiers dancing around a bonfire, singing about how much they love their country and how much they miss their loved ones, then you’ve got the wrong war film.

Yes, these soldiers love their country. But family comes first. And when Vihaan’s brother-in-law is killed in a vivid recreation of that real-life murderous attack at the Uri army base, Vihaan channels his personal loss to seek revenge on behalf of the country. It may not be the most patriotic of purposes. But it gives a certain disingenuous believability to the mission.

~ Directed by Ashwni Dhir, the film also stars Neil Nitin Mukesh and Kirti Kulhari and is set to stream on ZEE5 Global in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu starting 24th January ~

Global, 10th January 2025: What if a simple bank error turned your world upside down? ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, explores this intriguing question with the trailer launch of its upcoming film, Hisaab Barabar. The film promises to unravel a gripping narrative of financial fraud, corruption, and the relentless pursuit of justice. Starring the incredibly talented R. Madhavan, Neil Nitin Mukesh, and Kirti Kulhari, Hisaab Barabar immerses viewers in a world where one man’s quest for justice uncovers far more than he bargained for. Directed by Ashwni Dhir and produced by Jio Studios and Sp Cinecorp, the film is packed with drama, wit and insightful social commentary. Hisaab Barabar had its world...

A panel of leading television executives and creators at Film Bazaar discussed the intricacies of adapting international series for Indian audiences.

Banijay Asia’s Mrinalini Jain said that successful adaptations require more than simple translation. “There is a very fine line between translating a format and transposing it, and transposing is where the magic happens,” Jain said, citing how “The Good Wife” was reimagined as “The Trial” with two daughters instead of a son and daughter to explore different emotional dynamics within an Indian family context.

Creator Suparn S. Varma (“Ray Donovan” adaptation “Rana Naidu”) pointed out that not all international hits translate effectively to Indian screens. “Every story doesn’t translate. For example, someone offered me ‘Peaky Blinders.’ I love ‘Peaky Blinders,’ but it doesn’t translate into an Indian show because it’s so ingrained in the ethos of the culture there, society there [U.K.], that you can’t...

Here’s revisiting the box office performance of Vicky Kaushal’s Uri: The Surgical Strike! (Photo Credit – Zee5)

The 2019 military action film Uri: The Surgical Strike was not only a game changer for Vicky Kaushal but is hailed as one of the best movies dedicated to the courage and valor of the Indian army. The film depicted the surgical strike by the Indian army that was done as a retaliation to the 2016 Uri attack. Let us take a box office revisit of the movie.

Uri: The Surgical Strike Box Office Revisit

Made on a budget of around 25 crore, the Vicky Kaushal starrer opened at an impressive 8.2 crore. After that, the movie continued to witness an upward graph owing to the positive word of mouth and the spirit of patriotism. It went on to weave a phenomenal success story at the box office. The film’s first weekend collections came to 35.73 crore.

Some films are meant to change the way we look at ourselves. Pink was one such rarity. Its impact was felt much through the year as it opened up old wounds that never healed. Women and their right to say no to sexual advances were so far considered subjects too prickly to be brought out into the arena of mainstream cinema But then, when has Shoojit Sircar shied away from tackling taboo topics? Shoojit was on slippery ground determined not to make his sexually violated protagonists either Slut or Victim. It took the Bachchan baritone to remind us that when a woman says no she means no.And yes, when moviegoers say yes to a film, they don’t hold back .

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The most difficult part...

One of the coolest and most beloved sub-genres for thriller, action, and drama fans is the spy genre and there’s a good reason. In a spy film or series, we get complicated and cool characters who put their lives on the line by going against numerous people and instead of always letting their guns talk they use more covert tactics, which are always thrilling to watch. So, Netflix being what it is, it has a large library of content and also some of the best spy shows you can find and that’s what inspired us to compile a list of the best spy shows you can watch on Netflix right now.

Fubar Credit – Netflix

Fubar is an action thriller and comedy-drama series created by Nick Santora. The Netflix series follows the story of Luke Brunner, a recently retired CIA agent who finds out that his daughter is also...

Voice Growing Louder

“I Can See Your Voice,” the mystery music show which has been a hit format for South Korea’s Cj Enm, will strike a new chord with its 30th local adaptation set for Singapore.

The show in which guests have to identify whether the contestants are genuinely talented singers or bad singers based solely on lip-syncing and body language, is set to be adapted by public broadcaster Mediacorp. The aim is to eliminate the poor singers while identifying the talented ones to emerge as the winner.

It has previously been given local editions in countries including the U.S., the U.K, Germany, France, Thailand and the Philippines.

“[The adapted show is] set to bring our audiences weeks of family-friendly, dynamic entertainment. Beyond the excitement and suspense that comes with game shows, fans can also look forward to the unique showcase of raw performing talent beyond conventional singing abilities,” said Mediacorp’s chief content officer,...

No confirmation yet on Four More Shots Please! Season 4, but the cast's Instagram bios hint at possible developments. Key characters like Anjana, Damini, Umang, and Sidhi are poised for further exploration in potential new stories. Ankur Rathee's optimism about returning suggests a continuation of past relationships and male characters like in Sex and the City.

Following the season 3 finale in 2022, fans have been left wondering if season 4 of Four More Shots Please! will ever happen. Four More Shots Please! has been a revolutionary series for the Indian audience, showcasing the vibrant lives of four unapologetically flawed women navigating their friendships, careers, and love lives in Mumbai. Four More Shots Please! has been compared to Sex and the City, as it too has garnered a loyal fanbase with its bold narrative and stylish execution. Four More Shots Please! season 3 left fans eager for more with their favorite characters experiencing unresolved personal dilemmas.

Supriya Pathak, who is gearing up for the release of comedy-drama, ‘Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan’, has called her character, Hansa, the most gratifying role of her life. ‘Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan’, which is the follow-up to ‘Khichdi: The Movie’ also stars Rajeev Mehta, Anang Desai, Vandana Pathak, Jamnadas Majethia, Kirti Kulhari, Anant Vidhaat Sharma, Reyaansh Vir Chaddha and Flora Saini with cameos by Farah Khan and Pratik Gandhi.

Elaborating on the same, Supriya Pathak said: “Bringing Hansa back in ‘Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan’ has been an absolute delight. The laughter, camaraderie, and the sheer absurdity of the character never fail to bring a smile to my face.”

She further mentioned: “Hansa as a character has resonated so well across all age groups and it has been the most gratifying role of my life. This new installment guarantees another laughter-filled roller-coaster ride.”

In the sequel, the Parekh family goes on an...

Fighter Box Office To Avenge Every Single Indian Air Force Disaster Film In Bollywood ( Photo Credit – Viacom18 Studios / YouTube )

Hrithik Roshan plays an Indian Air Force Officer in the upcoming film Fighter. Helmed by Siddharth Anand, the film is all set to release on January 25, 2024. The film is about a group of Iaf fighters who come together for a mission against Pakistan. It also stars Deepika Padukone, Karan Singh Grover, Akshay Oberoi, and Sanjeeda Shaikh as Indian Air Force officers.

After watching the cast look terrific in uniforms, we thought we would research a bit about men and women in uniform on-screen. To our surprise, while there are plenty of films made on the Indian Army, Indian Air Force, and Navy remain much unexplored on-screen.

Quite a few of the films have Iaf as the backdrop, while there are rare films made on the Indian Air Force that offer a...

The writer of movies like ‘Aligarh’, ‘Shahid’, among others, Apurva Asrani on Thursday clarified a rumour which addressed veteran actor Asrani as his father, and said if his dad had been a well known actor, his struggles would have been much less.

The filmmaker served as the editor of the 1998 crime film ‘Satya’ directed by Ram Gopal Varma. It stars Urmila Matondkar, Jd Chakravarthy and Manoj Bajpayee in the lead roles.

Apurva is also the editor of movies like ‘Om Jai Jagadish’, ‘Mukhbiir’ and ‘CityLights’.

Taking to Instagram, Apurva, who has a fanbase of 41.6K followers, shared a still of a video, which shows a collage featuring Asrani as father, and Apurva as son.

Along with the photo, he wrote: “No, that’s Not my father. That’s veteran actor Asrani. My dad was a flight purser with Air India and had nothing to do with the movie industry. I wonder though,...

The trailer for Khichdi 2 mounts the Parekh family’s adventure on such a big scale that they’re seen romancing in the Swiss Alps, fighting goons, in a chopper, being chased by villains in the desert, and in a big Bollywood dance number. It also provides ample laughs and features a couple of cameos.

The title of the Khichdi sequel is Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan. It sees Praful (Rajeev Mehta) play an emperor in a grand movie. He takes on a beard, moustache and a royal costume and they embark on a mission to save the world. Their adventure transcends various landscapes – cities, beaches, snow-clad mountains, deserts, and caves.

We have comedy dialogues from the trailer of Khichdi 2. Check out Khichdi 2 Dialogues below: Khichdi 2 dialogues: supriya pathak, jamnadas majethia, rajeev mehta, anang desai and vandana pathak starrer comedy dialogues

“Hansa…uski bagal mein dekh” – Anang Desai

Khichdi 2 dialogues: supriya pathak,...

The trailer for Khichdi 2 mounts the Parekh family’s adventure on such a big scale that they’re seen romancing in the Swiss Alps, fighting goons, in a chopper, being chased by villains in the desert, and in a big Bollywood dance number. It also provides ample laughs and features a couple of cameos.

The title of the Khichdi sequel is Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukistan. It sees Praful (Rajeev Mehta) play an emperor in a grand movie. He takes on a beard, moustache and a royal costume and they embark on a mission to save the world. Their adventure transcends various landscapes – cities, beaches, snow-clad mountains, deserts, and caves.

We have comedy dialogues from the trailer of Khichdi 2. Check out Khichdi 2 Dialogues below: Khichdi 2 dialogues: supriya pathak, jamnadas majethia, rajeev mehta, anang desai and vandana pathak starrer comedy dialogues

“Hansa…uski bagal mein dekh” – Anang Desai

Khichdi 2 dialogues: supriya pathak,...

Senior actor Jamnadas Majethia (Jd Majethia), who is known for his work in television shows like ‘Khichdi’, ‘Chanakya’, ‘Karishma Kaa Karishma’ among others, took a trip down the memory lane and revealed that he used to sing in his college festivals. The upcoming weekend episode of singing reality show ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ featuring Himesh Reshammiya, Neeti Mohan, and Anu Malik as judges, and Aditya Narayan as the host will see oodles of fun as Jamnadas, Anang Desai, Vandana Pathak, Rajeev Mehta, Supriya Pathak, Kirti Kulhari, will be seen gracing the special episode ‘Race to finale’.

One standout moment from the episode was contestant Sonia’s rendition of the popular song ‘Karle Pyaar Karle’ which left everyone spellbound. After this wonderful performance, Jamnadas requested Sonia to sing another song ‘Duniya Mein Logon Ko’ just to watch her voice modulation and variations.

He then shared: “I remember the days when...

Senior actor Jamnadas Majethia (Jd Majethia), who is known for his work in television shows like ‘Khichdi’, ‘Chanakya’, ‘Karishma Kaa Karishma’ among others, took a trip down the memory lane and revealed that he used to sing in his college festivals. The upcoming weekend episode of singing reality show ‘Sa Re Ga Ma Pa’ featuring Himesh Reshammiya, Neeti Mohan, and Anu Malik as judges, and Aditya Narayan as the host will see oodles of fun as Jamnadas, Anang Desai, Vandana Pathak, Rajeev Mehta, Supriya Pathak, Kirti Kulhari, will be seen gracing the special episode ‘Race to finale’.

One standout moment from the episode was contestant Sonia’s rendition of the popular song ‘Karle Pyaar Karle’ which left everyone spellbound. After this wonderful performance, Jamnadas requested Sonia to sing another song ‘Duniya Mein Logon Ko’ just to watch her voice modulation and variations.

He then shared: “I remember the days when...

I’m sure there is a decent following for the Jd Majethia-Aatish Kapadia brand of comedy / humour. But then the following could be for the generation who loved watching ‘Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai’ then and binge watching now too (like this author) and even ‘Khichdi’ when it aired as a sitcom. In 2010 the producer director took the plunge and scaled Khichdi from a sitcom to ‘Khichdi: The Movie’. Guess it was still fine when the population had little choice.

Cut to 2023, more than a decade after the ‘Khichdi’ first installment, things have changed dramatically, the audience who were young then have grown older. The youth of today is exposed to enormous amount of content available from across the globe in all the genres, then what tempted the makers to dish out a two hour feature length film with such a wierd title ‘Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukhistan’.

The title itself hints what...

I’m sure there is a decent following for the Jd Majethia-Aatish Kapadia brand of comedy / humour. But then the following could be for the generation who loved watching ‘Sarabhai Vs Sarabhai’ then and binge watching now too (like this author) and even ‘Khichdi’ when it aired as a sitcom. In 2010 the producer director took the plunge and scaled Khichdi from a sitcom to ‘Khichdi: The Movie’. Guess it was still fine when the population had little choice.

Cut to 2023, more than a decade after the ‘Khichdi’ first installment, things have changed dramatically, the audience who were young then have grown older. The youth of today is exposed to enormous amount of content available from across the globe in all the genres, then what tempted the makers to dish out a two hour feature length film with such a wierd title ‘Khichdi 2: Mission Paanthukhistan’.

The title itself hints what...

Actress Kirti Kulhari, who will be seen in ‘Sach is Life’, says the feeling of making an international debut is still sinking and shared a little details about the upcoming film. The actress said: “The feeling of making my international debut is still sinking in! I feel very blessed and grateful that I am getting to meet so many people and explore so much. It’s a film about a mother’s determination to not only save her son but give him a life that defies logic, science and is no short of a miracle.”

Kirtiadded: “It’s a story about rising above our circumstances, unleashing the power of unconditional love and celebrating human spirit and always holding on to that little thing called hope.”

Written and directed by Harsh Mahadeshwar, who is a music video veteran, ‘Sach is Life’is based on the real life story of the Munshi family.

Actress Kirti Kulhari, who will be seen in ‘Sach is Life’, says the feeling of making an international debut is still sinking and shared a little details about the upcoming film. The actress said: “The feeling of making my international debut is still sinking in! I feel very blessed and grateful that I am getting to meet so many people and explore so much. It’s a film about a mother’s determination to not only save her son but give him a life that defies logic, science and is no short of a miracle.”

Kirtiadded: “It’s a story about rising above our circumstances, unleashing the power of unconditional love and celebrating human spirit and always holding on to that little thing called hope.”

Written and directed by Harsh Mahadeshwar, who is a music video veteran, ‘Sach is Life’is based on the real life story of the Munshi family.

Bollywood actors Kirti Kulhari and Jim Sarbh will be starring in Harsh Mahadeshwar’s feature debut ‘Sach is Life’. Written and directed by Harsh, who is a music video veteran, ‘Sach is Life’is based on the real life story of the Munshi family.

It will tell the tale of a couple who are determined to provide their three-year-old son, diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, the life that he rightfully deserves, regardless of his condition, reports Variety.

‘Sach is Life’ is produced by Romila Saraf Bhat and Rahul Bhat for New Jersey-based Red Bison Productions.

The film, which is due to commence principal photography in April 2024, will be shot in Kashmir, Delhi, New Orleans, New Jersey and New York.

“My primary goal is to translate the philosophical conflicts and the worldview of the central characters into an honest feature for the screen,” Harshsaid.

Kirtisaid that the film would unleash the “power of unconditional love,...

Bollywood actors Kirti Kulhari and Jim Sarbh will be starring in Harsh Mahadeshwar’s feature debut ‘Sach is Life’. Written and directed by Harsh, who is a music video veteran, ‘Sach is Life’is based on the real life story of the Munshi family.

It will tell the tale of a couple who are determined to provide their three-year-old son, diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, the life that he rightfully deserves, regardless of his condition, reports Variety.

‘Sach is Life’ is produced by Romila Saraf Bhat and Rahul Bhat for New Jersey-based Red Bison Productions.

The film, which is due to commence principal photography in April 2024, will be shot in Kashmir, Delhi, New Orleans, New Jersey and New York.

“My primary goal is to translate the philosophical conflicts and the worldview of the central characters into an honest feature for the screen,” Harshsaid.

Kirtisaid that the film would unleash the “power of unconditional love,...

Mumbai, Sep 14 (Ians) Taking a trip down the memory lane, actor Vicky Kaushal recalled about the shooting for his acclaimed film ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’, and shared what all went behind the performance of the stunts in the military action movie.

The upcoming episode of ‘India’s Got Talent’ season 10 will celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi with Vicky and Manushi Chhillar, who will grace the stage of the show to promote their upcoming movie ‘The Great Indian Family’.

Spreading the festive cheer with much galore, the contestants will put forth some awe-inspiring performances with their unique talent. Known for their extraordinary feats of agility and strength, Abujhmad Malkhamb group from Chhattisgarh will impress everyone with a jaw-dropping act on ‘Challa (Main Lad Jaana)’.

The song ‘Challa (Main Lad Jaana)’ from the 2019 movie ‘Uri’, is sung by Romy, Vivek Hariharan, and Shashwat Sachdev.

The movie stars Vicky, along with Yami Gautam, Mohit Raina, Kirti Kulhari...