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Dhadak 2: Siddhant Chaturvedi & Triptii Dimri Are Set To Reunite With Dharma Productions! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The official trailer of Dhadak 2 was unveiled on Friday, i.e., July 11, 2025, and received a favorable response. Janhvi Kapoor and Ishaan Khatter have passed the baton to Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, and they’re promising! The duo is set to reunite with Dharma Productions for the second outing. Scroll below for an exciting revisit.

Siddhant Chaturvedi won hearts as Zain in Gehraiyaan

As most know, Siddhant rose to fame as Mc Sher in Gully Boy. Dharma Productions gave him a breakthrough role in 2022 as he starred opposite Deepika Padukone in Gehraiyaan. The film co-starring Ananya Panday and Dhairya Karwa enjoyed massive hype shortly after its premiere on Amazon Prime Video.

Triptii Dimri shined bright in Bad Newz

On the other hand, Triptii Dimri portrayed Saloni Bagga in Bad Newz. Co-starring Vicky Kaushal and Ammy Virk,...

Dhadak 2 remake: The trailer of films one after the other is being released. Those who are getting tremendous love from the audience. Which also has a trailer of a beating 2. Actually yesterday where the trailer of ‘Son of Sardar 2’ was released, then the same Siddharth chaturvedi And Tripti Dimri of Dhadak 2 The trailer has also been released. Which is impressing people a lot. But now the news that has come in it of South film Remake It has been told.

Dhadak 2 Remake: Dhadak 2 is remake film

Bollywood is again bringing a romantic drama film in the next month. Where there is a lot of romantic drama films this month. So the next month is also going to start with the romantic drama film ‘Dhadak 2’. Whose trailer leaving an impression on the audience has been released. In which people have liked the story between Trupti Dimri and Siddhant Chaturvedi.

Maalik Box Office Collection Day 1 Update! (Photo Credit – YouTube)

The opening verdict is out and Rajkummar Rao led Maalik has made a fair start at the box office. There’s strong competition at the box office, and things got challenging with mixed word-of-mouth. Despite that, the action thriller made a fair start in India. Scroll below for day 1 collection!

Maalik Box Office Day 1 Collection

The screens are limited because the ticket windows are congested with competitors like Sitaare Zameen Par, Housefull 5, Maa, Metro In Dino, Jurassic World Rebirth, F1, and Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan. Surpassing all roadblocks, Maalik earned 4.02 crores on day 1, as per the official figures.

It could not enter the top 10 opening days of 2025 in Bollywood but remained on similar lines as Metro In Dino (4.05 crores), Maa (4.93 crores), and The Diplomat (4.03 crores). Rajkummar Rao has established himself as a bankable star over the years. It will be interesting...

Maalik Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Rajkummar Rao, Manushi Chhillar, Prosenjit Chatterjee, Anshumaan Pushkar, Swanand Kirkire, Saurabh Shukla, Saurabh Sachdeva

Director: Pulkit

Maalik Movie Review: Rajkummar Rao Starrer Fails To Impress Despite A Rage-Fueled Performance (Photo Credit –Instagram)

What’s Good: Will have to think hard about this!

What’s Bad: It’s a complete surrender to unoriginality!

Loo Break: Whenever…after the first 15 minutes.

Watch or Not?: I did, unfortunately!

Language: Hindi

Available On: Theatrical release

Runtime: 149 Minutes

User Rating:

I firmly believe that some titles are jinxed! In 1972, there was a film of this name, with a single ‘a’ (Malik), which was an insufferable melodrama. This one’s anything but ‘mellow,’ but it’s unbearable too after the first predictable yet slightly engaging and optimistic (I am an optimist while watching any movie!) hour.

A simple farmer’s simple son (Rajkummar Rao) swears vengeance when his father...

A fierce new side of Rajkummar Rao has emerged in his new role in the upcoming Maalik. The trailer for the gritty action-packed film, just dropped and showcases Rajkummar Rao in his most intense and menacing role yet.

In Maalik, Rajkummar Rao appears in a never-seen-before avatar as a cold-blooded gangster, brimming with menace and terror. With his rugged look and high-octane action moves, Rajkummar commands every frame delivering a performance that’s raw, intense, and unforgettable.

Also starring Manushi Chhillar in a lead role, along with Saurabh Shukla and Saurabh Sachdeva in pivotal parts, Maalik is set against the gritty backdrop of 1980s Allahabad. It’s a hard-hitting tale of ambition, power, and survival, that explores the price of rising in a world ruled by guns, greed, and loyalty.

Talking about his character, Rajkummar Rao says, “This is the first time I’m doing such a hard-hitting role. It...

When an actress makes her debut with a music video sung by Bollywood’s renowned singer Madhushree, and when the video is directed, choreographed and Production by the famous dance director Shabina Khan, it couldn’t be a better start to her career! We are talking about actress Ridhima Pai, whose first song, “Mujhpe Tera Fitoor”, has been released on the Rdc Melodies channel. Produced by Priya Talwar, this romantic song is receiving immense appreciation. The grand music video’s overwhelming response has left Ridhima Pai thrilled and excited. Presented by Risers Production, the song’s lyrics and music are composed by Prini Siddhant Madhav.

The song launch event in Mumbai was graced by Ridhima Pai, Madhushree, producer Priya Talwar, Siddhant Madhav, Durgaram from Rdc Melodies, and the male vocalists of the Hindi and Tamil versions, Mandar Sabnis ,Roby Badal and Mansi Dovhal, among other esteemed guests.

Ridhima Pai celebrated...

Aadil Jaipuri in An Act of Grace Performance (Photo Credit – PR)

Theatre enthusiasts in Mumbai witnessed a spellbinding performance by Aadil Jaipuri in An Act of Grace, a gripping dark comedy and suspense thriller presented by Antarang by Actor’s Truth. Portraying the role of Chandrashekhar ‘Chunky’ Rai, Aadil delivered a performance that resonated deeply with audiences, earning high praise from renowned actor and acting coach Saurabh Sachdeva.

Saurabh Sachdeva attended the play and was moved by Aadil’s dedication to his craft. Applauding his student’s unwavering commitment, he stated, “Aadil has been very committed for so many days! He was standing for his team, and I love him!”

Directed by Elzo Jacob and written by John Muggleton, An Act of Grace takes audiences on a thrilling journey into the depths of human psychology. The play follows the story of Chunky, a former cricket star-turned-investment advisor struggling to make his mark in finance.

Actress and entrepreneur Parul Gulati recently reunited with her alma mater and mentor, the renowned acting coach and actor Saurabh Sachdeva. Before carving her niche in the entertainment industry, Parul had honed her craft under the expert guidance of Saurabh, who has mentored some of Bollywood’s most celebrated names, including Ali Fazal, Varun Dhawan, Arjun Kapoor, Raghav Juyal, Harshvardhan Rane, and Tripti Dimri, among others. Parul attended this workshop and shared a heartwarming post about her journey as a student. She also posed with actors like Ali Fazal, Raghav Juyal, Kubra Sait, Karanveer and many others.

This special reunion took place as Saurabh Sachdeva called upon his former students—now established actors in their own right—for an exclusive three-day session. The gathering was envisioned as an opportunity to reconnect, reflect on their journeys, and explore new creative avenues that Saurabh could help them navigate in the future.

For Parul Gulati,...

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 Trailer Out! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Kundali mein shani, ghee ke saath honey aur Ravi Kumar se dushmani sehat ke liye haanikarak ho sakti. Himesh Reshammiya will soon be back with plenty of such dialogues in Badass Ravi Kumar and the trailer of the film has arrived. Kid you not this might be the most honest trailer of the decade.

It would definitely deliver what it is promising. Cringe, or in the delusional world of this film – the 80’s cinema. The trailer of Hr’s new offering has a lot going on – a lot of action ripping off scenes from Animal directly or indirectly, a lot of dialoguebaazi, a Heere ki chori and lots of songs.

After Tandoori Nights, Himesh Rehammiya is back to ruin your Tandoori Days as well, but I am impressed with the honesty of this 3-minute 25-second trailer that is displaying whatever the film would offer.

Rajendra Prasad Clarifies Pushpa Remarks (Photo Credit – Instagram/Facebook)

Veteran actor Rajendra Prasad is currently promoting his upcoming web series Harikatha. The actor recently found himself at the center of a controversy due to comments made at the series’ pre-release event.

While discussing unconventional hero portrayals, he remarked, “Today, the hero is a smuggler,” which many interpreted as a dig at Allu Arjun’s character Pushpa from Pushpa: The Rise. Given Rajendra Prasad’s friendly rapport with Allu Arjun, the comment surprised many. However, in a subsequent interview, Rajendra Prasad clarified the context of his statement.

“I am genuinely happy that a Telugu actor received a National Film Award after so many years. My comments were taken out of context. I was referring to how my roles in films like Ladies Tailor, Appula Appa Rao, and April 1 Vidudala were not conventional heroic characters but rather flawed, everyday individuals. In that sense,...

All You Need About Mohan Babu’s Son Manchu Manoj (Photo Credit – Instagram/Wikipedia)

Actor Manchu Manoj is making headlines due to his dispute with his father, popular actor Mohan Babu. According to reports by the Hindustan Times and several other publications, he and his father lodged complaints with the local police station in Hyderabad against each other. Mohan Babu’s camp dismissed these allegations. Yet Manoj was seen in the hospital wearing a neck brace after this news surfaced online.

All You Need To Know About Mohan Babu’s Son Manchu Manoj

A popular hero of the Telugu Cinema, Manoj started working in films as a child artist in Major Chandrakanth at the age of 10. He later got a breakthrough as a lead hero in the 2004 movie Donga Dongadi. He has been featured in several notable Telugu films, including Sri and Raju Bhai. His film Vedam, along with Allu Arjun,...

What Does Allu Arjun Think Of Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Pushpa 2 is trending across the nation now. The film has become a massive hit at the box office. Allu Arjun is enjoying the success and has a positive feeling towards the film. In a recent interview with Hindustan Times, Animal actor Saurabh Sachdeva, who also acted in Pushpa 2, opened up about what Allu Arjun thinks about Animal movie.

Saurabh shared his experience working with Allu Arjun. “Though many of his scenes didn’t make the final cut, I have no regrets about it. I value my experience of working with Allu Arjun,” he said. “The first thing I asked Allu Arjun was to see his famous custom-made caravan. We bonded very well during breaks. Allu Arjun also spoke how he was blown away with the film Animal. Allu Arjun liked my character and we chatted a lot about the film,...

Rising Indian actor Triptii Dimri is expanding her repertoire with a slate of diverse projects, including her first major comedic role and one of Bollywood’s biggest franchises.

Dimri discussed her transition to comedy in the newly released film “Bad Newz,” which is on its way to becoming a major hit, after earlier establishing herself in dramatic roles. “I personally gravitate towards drama a lot, because it’s my favorite genre. And I think somewhere I had found my comfort there,” Dimri told Variety. “But then there came a point where I was like, now I need to try something else, I need to do something more so that I can improve my craft.”

The actor found comedy to be particularly challenging at first. “I remember the first few weeks, I was really struggling to understand the character, or to understand the beats of the film,” she said. A thematic...

Fremantle India’s managing director Aradhana Bhola has shed light on the company’s recent foray into fiction series and its ambitious plans for the local market.

“Bad Cop,” a reimagining of Rtl’s German series “Bad Cop: Kriminell Gut” (2017), marked Fremantle India’s entry into the fiction space. The series, which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar, is adapted by Rensil D’Silva, known for “Bambai Meri Jaan,” and directed by Aditya Datt of “Crakk” fame.

The show stars Gulshan Devaiah as Karan, a fierce cop pursuing Kazbe, a formidable villain played by Anurag Kashyap. The cast also includes Harleen Sethi (“Kohrra”), Saurabh Sachdeva (“Animal”) and Aishwarya Sushmita (“Khakee: The Bihar Chapter”).

“Bad Cop” has achieved remarkable success since it began streaming in late June. It claimed the #1 spot on Disney+ Hotstar’s Top 10 Hindi-language shows in India and has maintained its top ranking since. The show’s popularity is further evidenced...

New Updates About Ranbir Kapoor & Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal Park Release Date Has Made Fans Upset. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ranbir Kapoor & Sandeep Reddy’s collaboration Animal resulted in box office fireworks. After the film’s massive success, fans were worried about what the next phase would be like. The most exciting news, however, is the announcement of Animal Park, the highly anticipated sequel to Ranbir Kapoor’s hit film. Sandeep Reddy Vanga has revealed that Animal Park will be even wilder and has hinted at the start date for filming this eagerly awaited sequel.

Buoyed by Animal’s success, Vanga is confident in scaling up the sequel, which will delve deeper into Ranvijay’s life and his relationship with his son. Initially, reports suggested that filming for Animal Park would begin in 2025, but fans may have to wait a bit longer. Recently, Vanga shared updates on the project, indicating...

Disney+ Hotstar has dropped the highly anticipated trailer for the twin drama series Bad Cop, set to stream exclusively on the platform starting June 21, 2024. Produced by Fremantle India, directed by Aditya Datt, and written by Rensil D’Silva, Bad Cop promises to be a mass entertainer. The series is an Indian reimagining of Rtl’s original German drama of the same name.

The trailer for the new show, which premiered on Friday, has generated significant buzz with its action-packed sequences and compelling storyline. The show features prominent actors including filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who portrays a gangster named Kazbe Mama, Harleen Sethi as a dedicated police officer, and Saurabh Sachdeva, known for his role in “Animal,” as a Cbi officer investigating a murder.

The over two-minute trailer is filled with high-octane action scenes, including bike crashes, gunfights, and intense physical confrontations, complemented by sharp and witty dialogue penned by Hussain Dalal, known for his work on “Farzi,...

The upcoming series “Bad Cop” promises to deliver an engaging and entertaining experience, featuring a classic yet quirky take on the police-villain chase drama. Sharing the teaser of ‘Bad Cop’ on his Instagram handle, Anurag wrote in Hindi, ”क से कज़बे. क से कमीना. क से कमिंग सून!Hotstar Specials: #BadCop Coming Soon! (sic)”. Anurag plays the villain, Kazbe while Devaiah plays a fierce cop, Karan who is on a mission to chase down the former. The show also stars Harleen Sethi, Saurabh Sachdeva, and Aishwarya Sushmita in pivotal roles.

Anurag Kashyap’s Role:

Anurag Kashyap, known for creating intense and dark characters, finds himself challenged by his role as Kazbe. He describes Kazbe as a character who acts on impulse, embodying traits that are dreadful, eccentric, and nefarious. Kashyap had to delve deeply into this character to make it his own, highlighting the complexity and intrigue Kazbe brings to the series.

Filmmaker and actor Anurag Kashyap (“Leo”) and Gulshan Devaiah (“Duranga”) will headline Disney+ Hotstar Indian series “Bad Cop.”

The series marks the fiction series debut for Fremantle India, hitherto known for reality shows “India’s Got Talent” and “Indian Idol.”

The series, adapted from Rtl’s German show “Bad Cop: Kriminell Gut” (2017) by Rensil D’Silva (“Bambai Meri Jaan”), is directed by Aditya Datt (“Crakk”). Devaiah plays Karan, a fierce cop trying to chase down Kazbe (Kashyap) a villain more powerful and deadly than him while simultaneously managing his personal relationships. The cast also includes Harleen Sethi (“Kohrra”), Saurabh Sachdeva (“Animal”) and Aishwarya Sushmita (“Khakee: The Bihar Chapter”).

Aradhana Bhola, managing director, Fremantle India said: “We are excited to begin a brand new chapter in Fremantle India’s journey of content creation with our very first drama web series ‘Bad Cop.’ To bring the Indian version of this format, originally created by Rtl,...

The latest Hindi song, ”Laa Pila De Sharaab,” has been unveiled, featuring the captivating vocals of Vishal Mishra and starring Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain, and Saurabh Sachdeva. This marks the first music video collaboration for the telly couple, Ankita and Vicky, alongside Saurabh Sachdeva of ‘Animal’ fame.

A Tale of Love and Betrayal

In this heart-wrenching tale of love and betrayal, Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain, and Saurabh Sachdeva come together to portray a dynamic trio. Titled ‘Laa Pila De Sharaab,’ the music video promises to enthrall audiences with its soul-stirring narrative and poignant performances.

Sung and Composed by Vishal Mishra and Manan Bhardwaj

The song is brought to life by the soulful vocals of Vishal Mishra, with lyrics penned by Manan Bhardwaj. Composed by Manan Bhardwaj, the music video showcases the musical prowess of Vishal Mishra and the emotive depth of the lyrics.

Immerse Yourself in Mesmerizing Melodies

Don’t...

Mumbai, April 5 (Ians) Singer Vishal Mishra, who has crooned the number ‘Laa Pila De Sharaab’, starring Ankita Lokhande, Vicky Jain and Saurabh Sachdeva, says the song has emotional depth and musical intricacy making it a “standout piece”.

Vishal said: “The song’s emotional depth and musical intricacy make it a standout piece, and I’m glad to be a part of this song. It’s always a great experience working with Manan bhai, and I’m sure the listeners will love every bit of it.”

‘Laa Pila De Sharaab’ marks real-life couple Ankita and Vicky’s first individual music video as well as their first together.

This is also Saurabh’s maiden music video.

Ankita said: “Working on screen with Vicky was a new experience for me and I will always cherish it. Sharing screen with Saurabh, who is such a talented actor has been truly an incredible experience. I...

Actor Harshvardhan Rane, who is receiving a lot of positive response for his work in the recently released film ‘Dange’, has shared that during his struggling phase he worked many odd jobs one of which was that of a delivery boy. At the time he delivered CDs to Mukesh Bhatt in 2006 and also Bollywood actor John Abraham.

The actor recently spoke with actor-casting director Saurabh Sachdeva, who was most recently seen in the Ranbir Kapoor-starrer blockbuster ‘Animal’.

He told Saurabh on ‘The Actors Truth’: “I came to Mumbai in 2005-2006 and started doing odd jobs. I recently worked with Mukesh Bhatt sir and told him about my first interaction with him. He would not remember my name as a delivery boy obviously after so many years. So, I told him the name of my boss and said, ‘Sir apke liye wo kaam karte the, unka ek ladka CDs...

Closing Box Office Collection Of Animal (Picture Credit: Facebook)

It’s the end of a theatrical run of Animal! Yes, the record-breaking journey of Ranbir Kapoor’s monstrous blockbuster has come to a standstill at the worldwide box office. This journey could have been more memorable with the 1000 crore milestone. Nonetheless, what the film has achieved is something way beyond imagination. Keep reading to know more!

Reception of Animal

Directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, the film was released on 1 December 2023. It opened to mixed reviews from critics, but word-of-mouth was extraordinary among the targeted audience. While there was already a ground-level buzz, controversies over objectionable content and social media discussions further triggered a wave of curiosity, which eventually helped the film’s box office to grow.

Animal at the worldwide box office

Coming to the collection update, Animal has ended its journey at the Indian box office by earning a staggering 554 crores net,...

Bollywood actor Bobby Deol, who is basking in the success of his recent release ‘Animal’ attended the film’s success bash in Mumbai. As the actor made his way to the venue, he was stormed by his fans who wanted to get his glimpse and click a picture with him.

The actor’s security personnel were seen pushing the fans to help the actor steer clear ahead of him. However, looking at the behaviour of his bodyguards, Bobby asked them to calm down and not to push his fans.

Netizens were impressed by Bobby’s gesture, as they heaped praise on him. One user wrote: “Calm down kaise ho aap ki acting dekhkar janta bahut zyada khush hai”. Another wrote: “Fans are all over him, lately it’s tough being a Deol.” A third said: “He’s sooo calm n considerate (sic).”

The success party of ‘Animal’ was a starry affair.

The Ranbir Kapoor-starrer ‘Animal’ has become an instant classic. The buzz for the film is still high even one month after its release. Recently, to celebrate the path-breaking success of the film, the makers hosted a success party which was attended by many stars of B-town.

The film’s cast, including Ranbir, Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, and Triptii Dimri, were seen at the event.

Saurabh Sachdeva and Siddhant Karnick among other cast members were also spotted at the bash.

Ranbir, who plays the titular character in the film, arrived with his family, wife Alia Bhatt, mom Neetu Kapoor and father-in-law Mahesh Bhatt.

The ‘Barfi’ actor wore black blazer which he paired with a grey shirt and black pants.

Alia opted for a blue halter dress and heels.

Rashmika and Ranbir greeted each other as they hugged.

The ‘Pushpa’ actress then met Bobby and Triptii .

While both Rashmika...

With a runtime of 3 hours and 23 minutes, Ranbir Kapoor starrer ‘Animal’ is one of the very few films so lenghty. Animal is Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga‘s only third film after Arjun Reddy and Kabir Singh. It presents a clear filmmaking style of Sandeep Reddy with intensity, aggression, passion & brutal action being the mainstay. This film proves that an actor is as good as the director wants him to be and a film is as good as the directors vision on the narrative. ‘Animal’ will become a benchmark for Ranbir and the storytellers will change their perspective about how to utilise this talent. A lover boy is now a ‘man’.

‘Animal’ revolves around the complex relationship of a business magnate Balbir Singh (Anil Kapoor) with his son Ranvijay Singh aka Vijay (Ranbir Kapoor). For Ranvijay his father is the best but unfortunately seldom gets to spend time with him. Ranbir...

With a runtime of 3 hours and 23 minutes, Ranbir Kapoor starrer ‘Animal’ is one of the very few films so lenghty. Animal is Director Sandeep Reddy Vanga‘s only third film after Arjun Reddy and Kabir Singh. It presents a clear filmmaking style of Sandeep Reddy with intensity, aggression, passion & brutal action being the mainstay. This film proves that an actor is as good as the director wants him to be and a film is as good as the directors vision on the narrative. ‘Animal’ will become a benchmark for Ranbir and the storytellers will change their perspective about how to utilise this talent. A lover boy is now a ‘man’.

‘Animal’ revolves around the complex relationship of a business magnate Balbir Singh (Anil Kapoor) with his son Ranvijay Singh aka Vijay (Ranbir Kapoor). For Ranvijay his father is the best but unfortunately seldom gets to spend time with him. Ranbir...

Animal Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Ranbir Kapoor , Anil Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Rashmika Mandanna, Tripti Dimri, Charu Shankar, Babloo Prithiveeraj, Saurabh Sachdeva, Prem Chopra

Director: Sandeep Reddy Vanga

Animal Movie Review Out! (Picture Credit: T-Series/Youtube)

What’s Good: Ranbir Kapoor putting everything in, but for what? The interval block could be a separate short film, and I would surely hoot for that one

What’s Bad: Everything you thought was bad in Arjun Reddy/Kabir Singh it’s worse here

Loo Break: There should be a competition among friends of who can sit through this almost three-and-a-half-hour film without taking a loo break, and that would have an interesting outcome than this film

Watch or Not?: Only and only if you can leave the cinema hall after the first half

Language: Hindi

Available On: Theatrical release

Runtime: 3 hours 21 minutes

User Rating:

Ranvijay Singh (Ranbir Kapoor) is the son...

Adapted from Japanese writer Keigo Higashino‘s The Devotion of Suspect X, Sujoy Ghosh’s Jaane Jaan is a crime thriller that is a cat-and-mouse game between a brilliantly manipulative mathematician and a determined detective. It has one engaging scene after the other to provide the viewers with a tale where nothing is as it seems at every turn. As one story branches off into another, the slow unraveling of mysteries and the sly withholding of information provide the film with a sense of intrigue until the very end. The story arguably has something to say about the immoral acts that attraction and affection can sometimes make us complicit in. While navigating the complexities of human nature, delving into the depths of desire and the blurred lines between right and wrong. But as the film reaches a resolution, it does not leave the audience questioning their own moral compass and...

With Jaane Jaan, director Sujoy Ghosh marks two decades of filmmaking beginning with ‘Jhankaar Beats’ in 2003. However, it was Ghosh’s ‘Kahaani’ that catapult both Sujoy and Vidya Balan’s career over night. The streak somewhat continued with his 2016 ‘Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh’ followed up with ‘Badla’ in 2019. With his latest streaming release ‘Jaane Jaan’, the spark seems to be missing. ‘Jaane Jaan’ is an adaptation of the 2005 Japanese novel ‘The Devotion of Suspect X’ by Keigo Higashino.

Usually when we happen to see a thriller or an investigative story, we as audience, tend to frame our minds and take sides basis what unfolds on the screen. In case of Jaane Jaan, there comes a point in the story that one remains undecided as to whose side we are on. We are sucked into the narrative and things start to reveal but of the three key characters we remain...

With Jaane Jaan, director Sujoy Ghosh marks two decades of filmmaking beginning with ‘Jhankaar Beats’ in 2003. However, it was Ghosh’s ‘Kahaani’ that catapult both Sujoy and Vidya Balan’s career over night. The streak somewhat continued with his 2016 ‘Kahaani 2: Durga Rani Singh’ followed up with ‘Badla’ in 2019. With his latest streaming release ‘Jaane Jaan’, the spark seems to be missing. ‘Jaane Jaan’ is an adaptation of the 2005 Japanese novel ‘The Devotion of Suspect X’ by Keigo Higashino.

Usually when we happen to see a thriller or an investigative story, we as audience, tend to frame our minds and take sides basis what unfolds on the screen. In case of Jaane Jaan, there comes a point in the story that one remains undecided as to whose side we are on. We are sucked into the narrative and things start to reveal but of the three key characters we remain...

Bambai Meri Jaan

Starring Kay Kay Menon, Avinash Tiwary, Kritika Kamra, Nivedita Bhattacharya, Amyra Dastur

Directed by Shujaat Saudagar

One thing about the enduring interest in lives of smugglers and gangsters: they provided a lot of employment to Mumbai’s population back in the 1960s, 70s and 80s when they were active; they continue to provide employment to actors and technicians who are part of these never-ending sanguinary sagas of nebulous loyalties and sticky alliances.

Bambai Meri Jaan based on S. Hussain Zaidi’s Dongri to Dubai: Six Decades of the Mumbai Mafia is a slowburn crime thriller with criminal characters trapped in a sordid system that fosters treachery. At a running time of almost ten hours, it gives us a lot of time to think for an answer to that ultimate crime conundrum: does crime pay? How much did Excel Entertainment make out of this deal. By the way?...

New Delhi, Sep 15 (Ians) Ambitious gangsters have worked their way up the ranks of the criminal underworld and go on to hit big time too. This is an over-familiar tale with nearly all offenders claiming a childhood that looked normal but some minor aberrations and later major ones, turned them into the most wanted category of lawbreakers.

Mumbai can’t seem to forgive or forget Dawood Ibrahim. With good reason too. The global terrorist is an Indian mob boss, drug lord, and terrorist from Dongri in Mumbai, who is wanted by the Government of India.

‘Bambai Meri Jaan’ is an action-packed period drama set in the 1960s, based on and a sneak peek into post-Independence Bombay and its streets riddled with crime. It is as much an honest cop’s journey as he attempts to protect his family.

Based on S. Hussain Zaidi’s book ‘Dongri to Dubai: Six Decades...

New Delhi, Sep 15 (Ians) Ambitious gangsters have worked their way up the ranks of the criminal underworld and go on to hit big time too. This is an over-familiar tale with nearly all offenders claiming a childhood that looked normal but some minor aberrations and later major ones, turned them into the most wanted category of lawbreakers.

Mumbai can’t seem to forgive or forget Dawood Ibrahim. With good reason too. The global terrorist is an Indian mob boss, drug lord, and terrorist from Dongri in Mumbai, who is wanted by the Government of India.

‘Bambai Meri Jaan’ is an action-packed period drama set in the 1960s, based on and a sneak peek into post-Independence Bombay and its streets riddled with crime. It is as much an honest cop’s journey as he attempts to protect his family.

Based on S. Hussain Zaidi’s book ‘Dongri to Dubai: Six Decades...

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who is seen playing the character of Pramod Ahlawat in the crime drama ‘Haddi’, has opened up on his collaboration with actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the movie.

Directed by Akshat Ajay Sharma, the film stars Nawazuddin, Anurag and Zeeshan Ayyub in the lead. Nawaz plays the character of Haddi/Harika, while Zeeshan is seen as Irfan.

Anurag has directed Nawazuddin in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ and ‘Raman Raghav 2.0’, amongst others.

Anurag shared about working with Nawazuddin as a co-actor.

“Mujhe usko maarne me bahut maza aya, usko bhi mujhe maarne me bahut maza aya (I loved beating him and he also loved beating me). This is what our give and take was,” said Anurag.

Calling Nawzuddin a great friend, the 51-year-old director said: “Emotionally also I feel very close to him. There was no awkwardness. Hamne bhaut maze kie, usne bade shauk se mujhe mara, maine bade shauk se usko mara.

Actor Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, who plays the love interest of Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s transgender character of Harika in crime drama ‘Haddi’, spoke about his role, and said that the basic idea was to communicate the concept of true love between people irrespective of gender.

Directed by Akshat Ajay Sharma, the film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Anurag Kashyap, and Zeeshan in the lead. Nawaz plays the character of Haddi/Harika, while Zeeshan is seen as Irfan.

Talking to Ians, Zeeshan spoke on the mental and physical toll such characters take on the actors.

“I don’t think there is any such toll on you. Some things of the character remain with you. There is always a give and take. It’s not a very intense but nice and tender character. And we had to achieve that softness. A tenderness should remain in their relationship,” he said.

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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who is seen playing the character of Pramod Ahlawat in the crime drama ‘Haddi’, opened up on how he felt to be the poster boy of the movie, and talked about the preparations that went into the role.

Directed by Akshat Ajay Sharma, the film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Anurag and Zeeshan Ayyub in the lead.

Nawaz plays the character of Haddi/Harika, while Zeeshan is seen as Irfan.

On how he felt to be the poster boy of the movie?

Anurag told Ians: “Awkward. I can’t get used to watching myself.”

The director was recently seen in a cameo role in web series ‘Made In Heaven 2’.

On saying he did a fabulous job in the show, Anurag replied: “Kaam to acha karna padta hai wanna gaaliyan padti pain.”

He further said: “Khud ko nahi dekh sakte hain aap. It’s awkward and surreal”.

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Actor Saurabh Sachdeva, who known for ‘Sacred Games’, ‘Taish’, ‘Manmarziyaan’ and ‘Good Luck Jerry’, shared that for his role in ‘Haddi’, he drew from his past experience of a play where he essayed a female character. ‘Haddi’ stars Nawazuddin Siddique in the role of a transgender, and Saurabh’s role too is of a transgender.

Sharing about how he prepped for the role he said: “In order to accurately portray a transgender, I had to dedicate time and effort to improving my body language. It was essential for me to approach this role with respect and avoid turning it into a caricature through exaggerated movements or style. Although it presented a significant challenge, I drew upon my previous education and experiences, such as a solo play where I portrayed a female character.”

He further mentioned: “Additionally, I extensively researched the transgender community by studying documentaries, watching videos, and immersing myself...

Mumbai, Sep 9 (Ians) Akshat Ajay Sharma, the director of the recently released film ‘Haddi’, has shared that the film is a statement of his team’s commitment for providing a platform to voices of the transgender community.

The film explores the dark and complex world of transgender individuals who become entangled in Delhi’s criminal underworld. For the film, over 100 transgender individuals were roped in.

Talking about the same, Akshat said that the inclusion of more than 100 transgender individuals in the making of ‘Haddi’ was a conscious choice to enhance authentic storytelling.

The director said: “Each of these remarkable individuals brought different perspectives of their life and experiences/struggles that they have faced in real life which helped us portray the Kinner Community in the most profound ways. Haddi is not just a film, it’s a statement of our commitment to celebrating diversity and providing a platform for voices that have long been marginalised.

The trailer of Bambai Meri Jaan is out. The makers released the explosive new trailer of the new series directed by Shujaat Saudagar, and starring Kay Kay Menon, Avinash Tiwary, Kritika Kamra in pivotal roles.

Bambai Meri Jaan takes viewers back to the city of Bombay in the 1960s, as it introduces a world of gang wars, guns and deceit, at the core of which lies the relationship between a duty-bound police officer father and his gangster son.

Kay Kay Menon takes on the role of a honest cop Ismail Kadri who realizes that his son Dara Kadri (Avinash Tiwary), has chosen the path of crime. “Sheher saaf karte karte mera ghar ganda ho gaya,” says the cop, lamenting how the process of cleaning the city has instead stained his home. The show then delves into the years unfolding ahead, as the son transforms into a powerful gangster.

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Mumbai, Sep 6 (Ians) Actor Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, who will be soon seen in the upcoming Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer streaming film, ‘Haddi’, was a tough nut to crack as far as convincing him to get him onboard for the film was concerned.

‘Haddi’ aims to shed light on the hardships of the queer community. And to get the representation right, the makers, including producer duo Sanjay Saha and Raadhika Nanda roped in versatile actors to portray interesting characters in the film, one of them is Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub.

The producer of the film, Sanjay, pointed out: “It wasn’t a normal role but a very pivotal one, as he had to portray Nawazuddin’s husband in the film. We tried to convince him a few times but he refused. But eventually, Zeeshan came back to us and said ‘let’s do it, I am getting a good feeling about it’.”

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Mumbai, Sep 6 (Ians) Actor Saurabh Sachdeva, who is known for his work in ‘Vadh’, ‘Good Luck Jerry’, ‘Sacred Games’, ‘Taish’ and ‘Manmarziyaan’, is gearing up for the release of his upcoming crime-drama show ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’. The actor has shared that his role in the streaming show exudes power and authority.

In this series, Saurabh essays the character of mafia don Haji Maqbool, sharing the screen with actors like Kay Kay Menon, Avinash Tiwary, Kritika Kamra and Amyra Dastur.

Talking about his character, he said, “I was genuinely enthused by the role due to the character’s captivating trajectory. His delusions of grandeur and belief in his absolute control make for a compelling narrative. Witnessing the transformation and evolution of his persona promises to be an exhilarating experience.”

He continued, “It is fascinating to observe the disintegration of his ego and the subsequent redirection of his path. He prioritises solely professional connections,...

Avinash Tiwary, who is geared up for two releases ‘Kaala’ and ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’ back to back, has made his fans super excited to see him shining in both the projects. The actor, who will be seen playing the role of a don in ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’, said he was shitting bricks when he was offered the role as he did not know if he had the capability to pull this character off.

Avinash is at an all time high as he has two releases back to back next week.

The trailer of ‘Kaala’ has already gotten great love from the audience and on Monday, the trailer of Bambai Meri Jaan was also released.

Fans are loving him in this underworld don avatar.

At the trailer launch, the actor spoke about this character and said: “When Shujaat came to me with the script and told me all about the character,...

Actor Kay Kay Menon, who is a chameleon when it comes to getting into the skin of any character, said he plays people and not roles. Kay Kay is all set for the release of his next series ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’ in which he will be seen playing the role of an honest cop.

The trailer of the series was launched in Mumbai on Monday and it has been getting great response from everyone.

Kay Kay has earlier also played the role of a cop on screen.

When asked what difference will the audience get to see in his role this time, he said, “I play people on screen and not roles. No two people are the same in this world and there can be limited number of roles. For example one can play the role of a cop, professor, lawyer but each person is different. So I tend to play that person on screen.

The trailer of the upcoming streaming series ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’ was unveiled on Monday in Mumbai’s Bandra area. The crime thriller series stars Kay Kay Menon, Avinash Tiwary, Kritika Kamra, and Nivedita Bhattacharya along with Amyra Dastur in pivotal roles.

The trailer begins with a birdeye view of the Mumbai of the 1970 as the plot unfolds taking the viewers through the life of Dara Kadri (essayed by Avinash), a petty criminal who is born to an honest officer in the Mumbai police force (portrayed by Kay Kay Menon). The trailer shows Dara rising up the ranks as he encounters the likes of Haji as he digs his claws deep into crime.

The trailer boasts of many retro elements like the styling, the lighting, the Bgm, the Di, photography, the angles and the production design which was actually once hit by a cyclone during the making of the series

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Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui got fans hooked to his look of a transgender in the upcoming streaming film ‘Haddi’ ever since its first look dropped. The trailer of the much-awaited film was unveiled on Wednesday. The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Anurag Kashyap in leading roles along with Ila Arun, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Saurabh Sachdeva, Shridhar Dubey, Rajesh Kumar, Vipin Sharma, and Saharsh Shukla in supporting roles. The trailer starts off with Nawaz’s character saying that the most dreadful thing in the world is his vengeance.

It then slips into telling the backstory of his character as we see his frequent collaborator Anurag Kashyap making an appearance as a negative character who has wronged Nawaz’s family on the film.

The 2 minute 25 seconds long trailer has several hair-raising moments, gore, blood, drama and tons of revenge served as a cold assortment on a platter.

The film is against the backdrop of modern ruins in Ncr,...

Mumbai, Aug 7 (Ians) Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s new look from his upcoming streaming release ‘Haddi’ has been unveiled and it shows the actor in the role of a transgender, in an intense look with a penchant for blood as he holds a butcher’s knife laced with blood. With the new look, the film has also locked its streaming partner.

In the new poster, Nawaz’s character can be seen sitting comfortably on a chair with a blood stained knife in hand surrounded by many women in the background.

The film has been helmed by the debutant director Akshat Ajay Sharma, and also stars Anurag Kashyap along with Ila Arun, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Saurabh Sachdeva, Shridhar Dubey, Rajesh Kumar, Vipin Sharma, and Saharsh Shukla.

Co-written by Akshat Ajay Sharma and Adamya Bhalla, ‘Haddi’ is a crime revenge drama that showcases the prolific actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a never-seen-before avatar. In the film,...

‘Vadh’ director Jaspal Singh Sandhu revealed that there are possibilities of a sequel to the movie as it got a good response from the audience and he also appreciated the work of Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta in the film.

He said: “Yes, there is a chance of ‘Vadh 2’ because we have left the story open-ended. We do have a further story to come up with. And the newness would be more edge-of-the-seat narrative and powerful performances. I am kind of excited but let’s see what happens.”

Jaspal further spoke about Sanjay and Neena and shared that everyone liked their acting skills and appreciated them for their roles. “Everyone spoke about the impact of casting Sanjay Mishra and Neena Gupta and praised their natural acting. When you have such actors your job becomes a little easier because they are able to do full justice to the character and story.

Mumbai, Nov 23 (Ians) Actor Aamir Ali says he has realised that preparing for a role can help a lot in terms of exploring the nuances of the character.

Aamir says that is the reason he took online workshops from actor Saurabh Sachdeva for his digital debut act in "Naxalbari".

"Lately, I have realised that prepping can help a lot in terms of exploring the nuances of characters. Of course, watching shows and movies helped me a lot to play to Keswani's character and I also did quite a few workshops, which I have never done before," Aamir said.

"My teacher and dear friend Saurab Shachdeva, who is a fabulous actor and a great teacher, helped me do some sessions online via zoom. I'm definitely going to do a workshop for whichever show or movie I do in future. Very excited for the audience to watch it," he added.

"Naxalbari" is...

ZEE5’s Original film and web-series ‘Taish’ review is here. Directed by Bejoy Nambiar, the movie stars Pulkit Samrat, Harshvardhan Rane, Jim Sarbh, Kriti Kharbanda, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Saurabh Sachdeva, Abhimanyu Singh, Saloni Batra, Zoa Morani, Ankur Rathee and others. Produced by EaseMyTrip in association with Soham Rockstar Entertainment Taish is A Getaway Pictures Production. Taish premieres on 29th October as a film and web series on ZEE5 Premium.

Taish synopsis

Rohan Kalra (Jim Sarbh) a medical professional in the UK is in a relationship with his colleague from Pakistan Arfa (Kriti Kharbanda). The traditional up-country Punjabi Hindu Rohan attends the wedding of his younger brother Krish Kalra (Ankur Rathee). Hell breaks loose when in a party - part of the wedding celebration, another violent criminal family headed by Kuljinder (Abhimanyu Singh) with his two brothers Pali (Harshvardhan Rane) and Jassi (Armaan Khera) attend the party. A brutally violent encounter results...