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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.

When Mamta Kulkarni And Her Rumored Husband Vicky Goswami Were Embroiled In An Alleged Drug Case (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Former actress Mamta Kulkarni has been in the news lately for taking Sanyas in the ongoing Maha Kumbh. She also attained a new name, Mai Mamta Nand Giri. Her consecration ceremony occurred in the Kinnar Akhara. She also performed her Pind Daan on the banks of the river Ganga on Friday (January 24). With this, she has also renounced her worldly life. However, did you know that Mamta was once one of the most prominent actresses in Bollywood, and her personal life also made headlines.

Mamta Kulkarni made her debut with the 1992 film Tirangaa and went on to be part of some successful films like Karan Arjun, Krantiveer, Sabse Bada Khiladi, Andolan, China Gate, Baazi, Waqt Hamara Hain and Aashiq Awara. She achieved immense fame and success in her brief tenure in the industry.

Bollywood star Sanjay Dutt on Thursday performed the ‘pind daan’ for his father Sunil Dutt and mother Nargis Dutt in Gaya for peace to their souls. Arriving on a special charter flight, Sanjay, dressed in a white kurta-pyjama, went to the Moksha Dham Vishnupad temple, located on the bank of Falgu River, for the ceremony.

After hearing his arrival, a large number of his fans assembled outside the Vishnupad temple to see their favorite star.

Sunil Dutt died on May 25, 2005, and actress Nargis Dutt died on May 3,1981.

Screened at the Jagran Film Festival, 2023, at Cinepolis, ‘Pind Daan’, the short film produced by Wild Buffaloes Entertainment, starring Aadil Jaipuri, son of legendary lyricist Hasrat Jaipuri and directed by Divyansh Pandit, received a stellar response from the audience. The short film also stars the veteran artist Yatin Karyekar as the antagonist.

When Aadil was asked about his experience of witnessing such a response to his performance, he said, “I was overwhelmed. From being someone who attended film festivals as a cinephile to this day, where I watched myself as the lead in a short film at a reputed film festival like Jagran, is in itself an inexplicable experience. My family and friends were present as well. I was literally in tears to see the response of not just my family but also the audience. In fact after the screening, there were a lot of people who came to click pictures with me.

Screened at the Jagran Film Festival, 2023, at Cinepolis, ‘Pind Daan’, the short film produced by Wild Buffaloes Entertainment, starring Aadil Jaipuri, son of legendary lyricist Hasrat Jaipuri and directed by Divyansh Pandit, received a stellar response from the audience. The short film also stars the veteran artist Yatin Karyekar as the antagonist.

When Aadil was asked about his experience of witnessing such a response to his performance, he said, “I was overwhelmed. From being someone who attended film festivals as a cinephile to this day, where I watched myself as the lead in a short film at a reputed film festival like Jagran, is in itself an inexplicable experience. My family and friends were present as well. I was literally in tears to see the response of not just my family but also the audience. In fact after the screening, there were a lot of people who came to click pictures with me.

Mumbai, Sept 2 (Ians) Veteran actress-director Seema Pahwa, who is known for her work in ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’, ‘Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi’, ‘Bala’, ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ and others, has shared that her character of a mother in the upcoming film ‘Yaatris’ brings with itself a sense of unfulfilled passion and dreams.

The actress will be starring alongside Raghubir Yadav, Jamie Lever, Anuraag Malhan, and Chahatt Khanna in the film which has been directed by Harish Vyas.

Talking about what prompted her to take up the role, Seema shared: “I thoroughly enjoy portraying the role of a mother on screen, which is why I decided to take on this character. The concept is highly engaging, and I am genuinely fond of the storyline. Additionally, I have immense respect for Harish as a director, as he showcased a profound understanding of the subject matter. It was his expertise that motivated me to embrace this role.

By Vinod Mirani

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

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

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

Mumbai, Feb 26: Bollywood filmmakers never miss a chance to sensationalize, to grab a few extra eyeballs. This year, makers seem to have hit the idea of quirky titles. Liger to Looop Lapeta, Pagglait to Bell Bottom, and Gangubai Kathiawadi to Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi, names of films really take an unusual turn this year.

Quirky titles bordering on being tongue-twisters, of course are not new to Bollywood. In the past, the industry made Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi, Badhti Ka Naam Dadhi, Jal Bin Machhli Nritya Bin Bijli, Allah Meherban Toh Gadha Pahelwan and Dhoti Lota Aur Chowpatty.

Here are some recent titles that render the films in question a dash of added audience interest.

Liger

Imagine a cross breed between a Lion and Tiger! That's Vijay Deverakonda for you - at least in spirit, going by the title of his next film. The poster and title created a frenzy on social media upon launch.

Mumbai, Jan 15 (Ians) Actress Konkona Sensharma has given a quirky yet stylish twist to draping a saree in her new post on social media.

In an Instagram picture she has posted, Konkona is seen sporting a cotton saree paired with a powder blue shirt.

"When you don't have a matching blouse!" Konkona explained her style statement, in the caption.

Her friend and actress Tillotama Shome really liked her look and commented: "Sooooo beautiful Koko."

The actress's latest release is "Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi", which revolves around the Bhargava family that comes together for 13 days to perform the 'tehrvi' function after the head of the family passes away.

The film also features Naseeruddin Shah, Supriya Pathak, Parambrata Chatterjee, Vinay Pathak, Vikrant Massey and Manoj Pahwa, and marks the directorial debut of actress Seema Pahwa.

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Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi

Starring: Naseeruddin Shah,Vikrant Massey, Konkona Sen Sharma, Vinay Pathak, Supriya Pathak and Vineet Kumar

Written & Directed by Seema Pahwa

What a wonderful way for Indian cinema to begin the year! Let me say straightaway that Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi is a very fine film, and a spectacular start not just to this year, but also to veteran actress Seema Pahwa’s career as a director. Her understanding of the basically selfish selfserving nature of humankind is so deep, amd so bang-on that five minutes into the film I felt I was sitting awkwardly as part of Ramprasad’s grieving family, their sickening squabbles over tea and bathroom time, and later on, their bickering over their father’s property, all so lived-in so real it is hurtful even while it is amusing to the extreme.

Some critics have commented on the large number of characters, and how difficult...

National Award-winning actress and filmmaker Konkona Sen Sharma says she loves to watch and share films at film festivals because she feels the audience comprises pure movielovers and she belongs to that "moviewatching" community.

Konkona was present at Jio Mami 21st Mumbai Film Festival with Star, where Seema Pahwa's directorial debut "Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi", which features her, was screened.

"I have been attending Mami from even before I shifted base to Mumbai. I was so young then, I would come here with friends, sit in a bus and run around to watch films from one venue to another. I love film festivals because I feel that I belong to the film-watching community. These people, standing in long queues and watching films one after another, are the true filmlovers," Konkona told a publication:

She added: "They do not care about box-office numbers and other commercial aspects. What matters to them is...

Actress Manukriti Pahwa, who made her Bollywood debut in "Sui Dhaaga: Made In India", is set to romance actor Vikrant Massey in "Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi". The film marks the directorial debut of her mother, actress Seema Pahwa.

"Vikrant is a fabulous actor and a great human being. In the film, 'Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi', every character has a different story, and me and Vikrant have a love angle. I can't reveal much about the role but all I can say is that it was a great experience shooting with Vikrant as he is a fabulous actor," said Manukriti.

Talking about her mother, she said: "My mother is the sweetest person I know, but when she is on set she is a thorough professional and a completely different person. The film comprises a dream cast, and when she asked me if I would want to be a part of it,...