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The Netflix viewership charts witnessed a major shakeup this weekend, with the longtime champion KPop Demon Hunters slipping down the rankings amid new competition. The animated film has emerged as Netflix's most-watched title of all time, having debuted only a couple of months ago. In those months, it has become a fixture on the charts, despite having had to deal with movies such as Happy Gilmore 2 and Night Always Comes. KPop Demon Hunters fell to the number two spot recently, following the release of The Thursday Murder Club. But the top 10 list also included a rather unexpected title.

Claiming the number 10 spot on Netflix's global rankings on August 31 was the Indian movie Tehran.

Tehran, starring John Abraham, Manushi Chhillar, Neeru Bajwa, and Madhurima Tuli, a gripping new geo-political spy thriller now streaming worldwide on Netflix. A taut thriller rooted in justice and patriotism, Tehran tells the story of a man betrayed by Iran, abandoned by Israel, and deserted by India.

From the makers of Indian cinema’s seminal hits Stree, Mimi, and Chhava, Dinesh Vijan and Maddock Films, Tehran, directed by debut filmmaker Arun Gopalan, Tehran is inspired by true events and reimagines the 2012 bomb explosion near the Israeli Embassy in Delhi.

The film interweaves a tense narrative that spans Israel, Iran, and India, pulling audiences into the complex web of global diplomacy and conflict.

Director Shoojit Sircar, in this exclusive interview, talks with Subhash K Jha about his 2013 drama Madras Café, starring John Abraham.

Madras Café is your most political film?

Madras Café was a very personal film, as it was very shocking for me when that incident happened where Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated. I was in Delhi and it shook me. Before Rajiv Gandhi, even Indira Gandhi was also assassinated. So, you know, I was in Delhi during both the tragic events. This happened and, you know, it completely shook me, especially Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination. Since then, it was always reading newspapers and articles about and following what was happening in this...

Subhash K Jha turns to focus on Shoojit Sircar’s Madras Café starting John Abraham as it celebrates 12 years, in this new edition of This Day That Year.

There is so much history to reclaim from our past. Madras Café does it with enrapturing elan. This is cinema signifying a coming of age with unforgettable visuals and drama and a rousing mature career-defining performance by its leading man.

If only history could be changed by art. Cinema is a powerful medium for socio-political expression and revolution. Alas, in this country entertainment engages all other aspects of life on celluloid.

But seriously, it’s time now to get off the Chennai...

Bollywood star John Abraham is betting big on geopolitical storytelling again. Following politically charged thrillers like “Madras Cafe” and “The Diplomat,” the actor-producer’s latest project, “Tehran,” plunges viewers into the shadowy world of international espionage with a taut thriller inspired by real events that hit close to home.

Directed by Arun Gopalan and produced by Maddock Films, “Tehran” fictionalizes the 2012 bomb explosion near the Israeli Embassy in Delhi, weaving a complex narrative that spans Israel, Iran and India. Abraham reprises his character from “Batla House” — based on real-life Delhi police officer Sanjeev Kumar Yadav, here renamed Acp Rajiv Kumar — as he’s pulled into a covert operation that tests loyalties across continents.

But this isn’t just another action thriller for Abraham. The project carries deep personal significance.

“The usual, predictable thing would have been to blame our neighbor. But when we did the forensics, we found out that...

The Mughal Emperor Jahangir once called the valley of Kashmir a “Paradise on Earth,” and for good reason. Centuries later, the beauty of Kashmir endures untouched, but it also happens to be one of the most heavily militarized regions in the world. Since the partition between India and Pakistan, militants have actively operated in the valley to destabilize the state, and Tejas Prabha Vijay Deoskar’s Ground Zero deals with the Jaish-e-Mohammed mastermind Ghazi Baba’s reign of terror. Inspired by real events, Emraan Hashmi’s war drama film is based on the life of Narendra Nath Dhar Dubey, the courageous Bsf officer who had managed to eliminate the terrorist mastermind behind the attack on the Indian Parliament in 2001. For a genre that often feels like propaganda with jingoism shoved down your throat, Deoskar’s Ground Zero stands out—it shows the struggle of those in uniform without turning...

Underrated spy movies on Ott for Mission: Impossible lovers(Photo Credit –YouTube)

The eighth instalment of the Mission: Impossible film series, titled ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ starring Hollywood heartthrob Tom Cruise, is set for its grand theatrical release in the US on 23rd May 2025 and in Indian cinemas on 17th May 2025. Until Mi 8 arrives in theatres, we have collated a list of underrated/underappreciated yet must-watch spy films (in no particular order) that you can watch on various Indian Ott platforms. We hope you’ll enjoy watching these films as much as we enjoyed compiling this list for you.

1. Allied (Release Year – 2016)

Available On – Netflix

Plot: Directed by Robert Zemeckis, the 1940s-set film revolves around the romantic relationship between a Canadian intelligence officer, Max (Brad Pitt), and a French Resistance Fighter, Marianne (Marion Cotillard). After surviving a dangerous mission, they fall in love and marry. But their loyalties...

2020 was especially cruel to our entertainment industry. One by one, we lost Irrfan Khan, Rishi Kapoor, (music composer) Wajid Khan, Basu Chatterjee, Sushant Singh Rajput, Saroj Khan, Jagdeep, S. P Balasubramaniam, Soumitra Chatterjee, and Nishikant Kamat.

Nishikant Kamat’s going; I took it personally. Though I had never met him, we shared a certain bonding. Whenever he called, he would speak in that soft, respectful voice and tell me that I should not mind if he doesn’t respond to my messages immediately as he travelled a lot.

I first reached out to Nishikant after I saw his directorial debut, that exceptional Marathi film Dombivali West in 2005, which was quickly remade into Tamil as Evano Oruvan with Madhavan in the lead. Nishikant quickly became a successful director in Bollywood. But he hardly had any friends in the Mumbai film industry except John Abraham, with whom he did the successful Force and Rocky Handsome.

The Diplomat Box Office Day 3 Update! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Shivam Nair’s directorial The Diplomat is showing some unpredictable trends at the box office. Release on March 14, 2025, the John Abraham starrer surpassed expectations on its opening day. But it unexpectedly slowed down after the Holi festivities. It has concluded its first weekend, and the total collections aren’t upto the mark. Scroll below for the day 3 update!

A disappointing Sunday

Good things are being said about this political thriller. There isn’t even much competition at the ticket windows, except Vicky Kaushal’s Chhaava, which is in its fifth week. But the cine-goers still don’t seem very interested in The Diplomat.

On day 3, John Abraham starrer added 4.74 crores to the kitty. It showed only 1.28% growth compared to Saturday. The opening weekend has concluded at 13.45 crores.

Trending Chhaava Hindi Box Office Collection Day 31: Record-Breaking Spree Continues As It Axes...

What Did Anurag Kashyap Say About John Abraham’s The Diplomat? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

John Abraham has become one of Bollywood’s leading faces in action and patriotic films. From Dhoom (2004), Force (2011), Madras Cafe (2013), to Parmanu (2018), and Batla House (2019), John’s filmography is dominated by intense, adrenaline-pumping roles. His ability to command the screen with his physicality and intense performances has made him a go-to choice for action-packed entertainers.

However, while his films have consistently performed well at the box office, critics often noted that his acting prowess remained overshadowed by the larger-than-life action sequences and patriotic themes. Now, with The Diplomat, directed by Shivam Nair, John Abraham is earning praise for a performance that strips away the heroics and instead delves into the complexities of a real-life character.

The film, in which John plays Indian diplomat Jp Singh, has caught the attention of filmmaker Anurag Kashyap, who believes this...

John Abraham As Jim (Photo Credit – Instagram)

John Abraham has become one of Bollywood’s most versatile action stars. From playing the menacing antagonist in Dhoom (2004) to delivering intense performances in New York (2009) and Madras Café (2013), John is known for portraying complex, layered characters. His recent outing as the ruthless yet compelling villain Jim in Pathaan (2023) further cemented his place in Bollywood’s action genre.

Pathaan, directed by Siddharth Anand and produced by Yash Raj Films, was a massive success, grossing over ₹1000 crore worldwide. The film was part of Yrf’s Spy Universe, joining the ranks of Ek Tha Tiger and War. John’s portrayal of Jim, a former soldier turned rogue spy, received widespread praise, making him one of the most memorable antagonists in the franchise. Now, fans are eager for more, and John himself has hinted at the possibility of a Jim prequel exploring the character’s transformation...

What Did John Abraham Say About Personal Entourage Charges Of Bollywood Actors? (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Known for his action-packed roles and disciplined lifestyle, John Abraham has led some of the most beloved movies of Bollywood. From his early days in modeling to delivering hit films like Dhoom, Madras Cafe, and Batla House, he has become a huge name in the Indian film industry. Apart from acting, he has also ventured into film production, backing content-driven cinema.

Recently, John spoke out about the financial excesses in Bollywood, particularly the extravagant costs of personal entourages maintained by actors. In an industry struggling with declining box office numbers, he highlighted how some actors’ teams, including stylists charging ₹2 lakh per day, are “bleeding” the business. Calling these costs “mental,” he urged actors to reevaluate their spending and focus on sustainability in filmmaking.

John Abraham Says High Personal Costs Are Already Hurting Hindi Cinema

In...

“Little Jaffna,” directed by Lawrence Valin in his feature debut, is a crime drama set in Paris’ Tamil community, exploring identity within the diaspora. The film follows Michael, a Sri Lankan Tamil undercover cop, as he works within a local gang supporting the Tamil Tigers.

Valin, who also stars as Michael, brings an original viewpoint to a genre typically dominated by Western storytelling, creating a film that is deeply personal and globally significant. The district of Little Jaffna reflects the cultural and political tensions between tradition and assimilation in the immigrant experience.

The film explores identity—how it emerges from cultural heritage and personal history. Michael’s internal conflict between his Tamil roots and police duties reveals the challenges immigrants encounter while balancing cultural loyalty and societal adaptation.

The story also examines the Tamil Tigers’ impact, providing insight into how historical conflicts continue to influence diaspora communities.

The Tension of...

By Milani Perera

“Little Jaffna“, Lawrence Valin‘s stunning directorial debut, is a gripping crime drama that offers a colourful and insightful perspective on the French Tamil diaspora. Premiering at the prestigious Venice Critics’ Week, this film quickly grabbed international cinephines’ attention for its daring voice and naïve cinematic expression. It was also screened at the Toronto Film Festival and is set to be screened at Tallinn Black Night’s Film Festival under the Best of The Fest banner.

At the film’s heart is Michael (portrayed by Valin himself), a young police officer thrust into a morally ambiguous mission. Tasked with infiltrating a local gang, he faces the daunting challenge of reconciling his duty as an officer with his deep-rooted cultural heritage and personal connections. This internal struggle forms the film’s crux, as Valin masterfully intertwines personal dilemmas with broader sociopolitical themes, highlighting the clash between personal, cultural and historical identities.

Once again, IndieWire reached out to 90 (!) cinematographers with movies playing at TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) to explore the cameras they used. As the tradition calls, we analyzed the data to find segmentations. There’s no doubt. This is the rise of the Arri Alexa 35 and the domination of the Super 35 format thanks to Arri 35 and Alexa Mini. Check out the charts below.

TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) 2024 TIFF’s 2024 cameras

IndieWire contacted cinematographers with movies playing in the Discovery, Centerpiece, Gala, Midnight Madness, Platform, and Special Presentations categories at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) this year. 90 DPs participated in that survey. We took the data to build our Camera Chart. You can find the entire list below (for IndieWire’s article click here). The list contains the name of the project, cameras, and lenses used:

‘Aberdeen’: Camera: Arri Alexa 35. Lenses: Arri Master Prime Anamorphic, Zeiss Supreme Prime Radiance,...

Bollywood Leading Ladies Who Vanished After A Few Hits(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Some actresses capture the audience’s hearts with a few memorable hits, only to disappear from the limelight. These “Lapata Ladies” of Bollywood are the enigmatic wonders who shine brightly for a brief moment and then fade away, leaving us yearning for more. Let’s dive into the stories of these recent stars who graced the silver screen with their fleeting brilliance.

1. Zareen Khan: The Lookalike Who Made Her Own Identity

Zareen Khan made a striking debut in Veer (2010) opposite Salman Khan. With her regal looks and striking resemblance to Katrina Kaif, Zareen was instantly noticed. The film, set in a historical backdrop, allowed her to showcase her acting chops and she was praised for her performance as Princess Yashodhara. Zareen’s next notable hit came with Hate Story 3 (2015), where she broke away from her traditional...

Civil War is a fictional war drama film written and directed by Alex Garland. The A24 film is set in the near future in a dystopian future suffering from a civil war. We follow the story of a group of journalists racing against time to get to Washington D.C. so that they can interview the President before the rebel factions take over the White House and kill the President. Civil War stars Kirsten Dunst, Wagner Moura, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen McKinley Henderson, Nick Offernman, Sonoya Mizuno, Jefferson White, Nelson Lee, Evan Lai, Jesse Plemmons, Karl Glusman, Jin Ha, and Juani Feliz starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the war drama and a story about journalists in Civil War here are some similar movies you could watch next.

Madras Cafe (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Viacom 18 Motion Pictures

Madras Cafe is a political action thriller film directed by Shoojit Sircar.

Actress Nargis Fakhri, who was recently seen in the streaming show ‘Tatlubaaz’, is celebrating the tenth anniversary of her film ‘Main Tera Hero’ on Thursday.

The film marked her third theatrical release after ‘Madras Cafe’ and ‘Rockstar’, and allowed her to shed the heaviness of both these projects given her initial two films featured an intense narrative.

In the film, the actress shared the screen with Varun Dhawan and Ileana D’Cruz.

Talking about the film completing ten years of its release, Nargis said: “Time flies by so fast! It feels like it was just yesterday when we shot the film. I had a great time working with director David Dhawan, and my co-stars Varun Dhawan and Ileana D’Cruz. It is rare that a film like ‘Main Tera Hero’ comes by and keeps you laughing throughout. We have spent some great moments shooting the film, and I will always cherish it.

Yodha: Raashi Khanna Reveals How Her Role Has Personal Connect With Her Real Life ( Photo Credit – PR Image; Instagram )

Sidharth Malhotra, Raashii Khanna, and Disha Patani starrer Yodha’s trailer has been recently released, and it looks pretty intriguing. The film is packed with some heart-thumping action. Malhotra won hearts as a soldier in Shershaah and will surely do it again with this upcoming movie. Meanwhile, his co-star Raashii shared a fascinating detail about her real life that is beautifully connected to her role in this movie.

Raashii has worked predominantly in South Indian films. She caught people’s eyes as Megha Vyas in last year’s web series Farzi opposite Shahid Kapoor. It also featured Vijay Sethupathi. Raashi will appear as an Ias officer and Sidharth’s love interest in this upcoming movie. Keep scrolling for more.

Recently, at the trailer launch of Yodha, Raashii Khanna revealed how...

Actress Raashii Khanna on Wednesday gave some major ethnic fashion goals, oozing elegance in an olive green ensemble.

The actress, who will be soon seen in the action thriller ‘Yodha’ alongside Sidharth Malhotra, took to Instagram, where she enjoys 10.8 million followers, and shared a series of pictures from the film’s promotion in Hyderabad.

The pictures featured Raashii wearing a mirrored sleeveless olive green coloured blouse, and a green lehenga with a golden border. The lehenga had birds, trees, and some animals imprinted on it. She completed the look with a matching dupatta.

For the makeup, Raashii opted for nude brown lips, kohl rimmed eyes, thick brows, and a black bindi. Her hair is tied in a low bun. She sported silver accessories a choker necklace, bangles and earrings.

Raashii, who made her acting debut with a supporting role in the 2013 Hindi political spy thriller film ‘Madras Cafe’, captioned the...

Actress Raashii Khanna, who is attending her cousin’s wedding, got nostalgic on meeting her loved ones after a long time, reminisced about her childhood memories. She added that the last two days have been a joy ride for her.

Raashii, who hails from Delhi, made her acting debut with a supporting role in the 2013 Hindi political spy thriller film ‘Madras Cafe’, directed by Shoojit Sircar.

The diva then starred in several Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam movies like ‘Oohalu Gusagusalade’, ‘Supreme’, ‘Villain’, ‘Oxygen’, ‘Aranmanai 3’.

An avid social media user, Raashii took to her Instagram account, where she enjoys 10.7 million followers, and shared a series of pictures with her family members.

The actress is smiling gleefully, looking gorgeous in an ethnic pink suit and matching phulkari dupatta. She rounded off the look with minimal glossy makeup, and big jhumkas. The string of snaps shows the ‘Sardar’ actress hugging her close and loved ones.

Actress Raashii Khanna on Wednesday shared fun candid pictures with her friend Vaani Kapoor, giving a glimpse of their make-up tutorials. Taking to Instagram, Raashii, who has worked in the projects like ‘Rudra’, ‘Farzi’, ‘Oxygen’, ‘Madras Cafe’ and others, shared two mirror selfies from the vanity with Vaani.

In the pictures, Raashii is seen wearing a pastel pink sweater, and short checkered skirt. Vaani is sitting on a tall chair, and is donning a blue dress. The two are posing candidly for the lenses, and flaunting their smiles.

The pictures were captioned as: “This is what happens when you mix makeup tutorials with friendship and a camera.”

She gave the music of the track ‘Jaane Kyun’ sung by Vishal and Shekhar, from the movie ‘Dostana’.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Raashii next has ‘Aranmanai 4’, ‘Yodha’, and ‘Methavi’ in the pipeline.

On the other hand, Vaani, who was last seen in...

Actress Nargis Fakhri, who is known for ‘Rockstar’, ‘Madras Cafe’, ‘Dishoom’ and other films, has shared that her character in the streaming show ‘TatluBaaz’ uses her sensuality to her advantage.

The series, which marks her webseries debut, follows the story of Bulbul Tyagi (played by Dheeraj Dhooper), India’s most notorious scamster and con-artiste.

He sets out to perform his greatest scam yet — conning the influential figure of Benaras. The plot thickens when Bulbul crosses paths with the attractive but not-so-simple Isabelle Tripathi (Nargis Fakhri) and Disha (Divya Agarwal), leading to their involvement in the biggest scandal of all time.

Expressing her enthusiasm for her webseries debut, Nargis Fakhri quipped, “The story is incredibly thrilling, and my character, Isabelle, is unlike any role I’ve played before, and she is cunning and uses her sensuality and adds spice to the show. I can’t wait for the audience to experience the show.

Actress Nargis Fakhri, who is known for ‘Rockstar’, ‘Madras Cafe’, ‘Dishoom’ and other films, has shared that her character in the streaming show ‘TatluBaaz’ uses her sensuality to her advantage.

The series, which marks her webseries debut, follows the story of Bulbul Tyagi (played by Dheeraj Dhooper), India’s most notorious scamster and con-artiste.

He sets out to perform his greatest scam yet — conning the influential figure of Benaras. The plot thickens when Bulbul crosses paths with the attractive but not-so-simple Isabelle Tripathi (Nargis Fakhri) and Disha (Divya Agarwal), leading to their involvement in the biggest scandal of all time.

Expressing her enthusiasm for her webseries debut, Nargis Fakhri quipped, “The story is incredibly thrilling, and my character, Isabelle, is unlike any role I’ve played before, and she is cunning and uses her sensuality and adds spice to the show. I can’t wait for the audience to experience the show.

Actress Raashii Khanna, who is known for ‘Madras Cafe’, ‘Farzi’, ‘Rudra – The Edge of Darkness’, has wrapped up the shooting of the film which is close to her heart. The actress took to Instagram to share her sentiments on wrapping up a project that holds a special place in her heart.

Raashii gave her fans a glimpse into the intense journey of portraying a beautifully broken character.

She shared BTS pictures from the yet-to-be-titled film.

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The actress penned a heartfelt note in the caption and wrote: “And it’s a wrap of this beautiful film that is so close to my heart..! #Tme The nervous twitches while developing this beautifully broken character, the storm within, the deep dive into the psyche of an individual I couldn’t relate to at first, pushing the boundaries as an actor supported...

Actress Raashii Khanna, who is known for ‘Madras Cafe’, ‘Farzi’, ‘Rudra – The Edge of Darkness’, has wrapped up the shooting of the film which is close to her heart. The actress took to Instagram to share her sentiments on wrapping up a project that holds a special place in her heart.

Raashii gave her fans a glimpse into the intense journey of portraying a beautifully broken character.

She shared BTS pictures from the yet-to-be-titled film.

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A post shared by Raashii Khanna (@raashiikhanna)

The actress penned a heartfelt note in the caption and wrote: “And it’s a wrap of this beautiful film that is so close to my heart..! #Tme The nervous twitches while developing this beautifully broken character, the storm within, the deep dive into the psyche of an individual I couldn’t relate to at first, pushing the boundaries as an actor supported...

She always thought composing music for an entire film in Bollywood would mean extremely high pressure and working in a somewhat corporate structure. However, Zeb Bangash, the first Pakistani artist to serve as music director of a Bollywood film – ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’ – recalls it felt more like “coming home”.

Stressing that the movie was very special as there was a real sense of creating something new, and carving out a space that was absent before, she recalls: “Alankrita Anvita, Ankur Mukherjee, Amrit Mahajan and I shared and carried that sentiment with us. It really was like finding a community. Meetings were held, not in production houses but in homes over food and music, jokes, and poetry.”

Lamenting the current non-exchange of artists between India and Pakistan, she says for her, it is not about opportunities lost vis-a-vis audiences and markets, but the fact that it shrinks an artistic community.

She always thought composing music for an entire film in Bollywood would mean extremely high pressure and working in a somewhat corporate structure. However, Zeb Bangash, the first Pakistani artist to serve as music director of a Bollywood film – ‘Lipstick Under My Burkha’ – recalls it felt more like “coming home”.

Stressing that the movie was very special as there was a real sense of creating something new, and carving out a space that was absent before, she recalls: “Alankrita Anvita, Ankur Mukherjee, Amrit Mahajan and I shared and carried that sentiment with us. It really was like finding a community. Meetings were held, not in production houses but in homes over food and music, jokes, and poetry.”

Lamenting the current non-exchange of artists between India and Pakistan, she says for her, it is not about opportunities lost vis-a-vis audiences and markets, but the fact that it shrinks an artistic community.

Colombo, July 29 (Ians) Players like Pakistan skipper Babar Azam, South Africa’s middle-order batter David Miller, Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan and Sri Lanka’s leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga will be in action in the fourth edition of the Lanka Premier League (Lpl) scheduled to take place from July 30 to August 21.

The upcoming season of Lpl will see the participation of five teams — Colombo Strikers captained by Niroshan Dickwella, Dambulla Aura captained by Kusal Mendis, Galle Titans led by Dasun Shanaka, B-Love Kandy captained by Wanindu Hasaranga and the defending champions Jaffna Kings, who will be led by veteran all-rounder Thisara Perera.

In terms of overseas contingent, Azam is amongst the 13 Pakistan players in the competition alongside Imam-ul-Haq, Sarfaraz Ahmed, Naseem Shah, Shahnawaz Dahani, Iftikhar Ahmed, Fakhar Zaman, Mohammad Hasnain, Aamer Jamal, Asif Ali, Wahab Riaz, Mohammad Nawaz, Shoaib Malik, and Zaman Khan.

Other foreign players include Noor Ahmad, Rahmanullah Gurbaz,...

Mumbai, July 2 (Ians) Bracing himself for another geo-political drama, actor John Abraham is geared up to star in his new film ‘The Diplomat’, which now has booked a release date of January 11, 2024.

Taking to his Instagram account, John Abraham posted the official poster of the film and captioned it: “Some wars are fought even outside the battlefield. Prepare for a new kind of a hero as the high-octane drama ‘The Diplomat’ gets a release date!!”

He further mentioned: “The film will release globally on 11th January 2024. Based on an incredible true story, ‘The Diplomat’ is directed by Shivam Nair, produced by Tseries, Ja Entertainment, Wakaoo Films, FortunePictures, Seeta films and is written by Ritesh Shah.”

Based on a true story, John is set to play a high-ranking government official in ‘The Diplomat’ with the movie poised to take viewers on a roller coaster ride of high-octane drama filled with tension and suspense.

Mumbai, April 13 (Ians) Bollywood actor Ayushmann Khurrana, who is known for films such as ‘Vicky Donor’, ‘Article 15’, ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’ and ‘Andhadhun’, is also known for his singing prowess. Who could forget ‘Paani Da Rang’? The actor is set to perform live in concert in his hometown Chandigarh, and Dubai.

The actor took to his Twitter handle on Thursday and shared two pictures from his jamroom session in which he can be seen rehearsing and having fun working along with his fellow musicians.

He wrote in his tweet, “Jam room. Two gigs lined up. 16th April in Chandigarh. 23rd April in Dubai (sic)”.

Ayushmann started his acting career in films with ‘Vicky Donor’ which became a surprise hit and made him a breakout star.

The film was directed by Shoojit Sircar, who is known for his work in films like ‘October’, ‘Sardar Udham’, ‘Piku’ and ‘Madras Cafe’.

Meanwhile on the cinema front,...

The Indian film industry has got some heart-throbbing beauties that steal our hearts with their gorgeous looks. With noteworthy performances in their films, the actresses leave no chance to surprise us with their skilled art as well.

As the south-Indian actors have been making their mark in Bollywood with their massive blockbusters, the South Film divas have been making us fall head-over-heels too. They have been known as the beginners who soon rose up in their career acing their performances.

Here are 5 South Indian divas who aced their performances like a pro and made us go head over heels with their acting…

Rakul Preet Singh

The Punjabi kudi has a major fan following in the South Film industry with some major hits like ‘Venkatadri Express’, ‘Loukyam, Pandaga Chesko’, and many more. The gorgeous lady made her Hindi debut with ‘Yaariyan’ and thereafter underwent a huge body transformation for Ajay Devgan starring ‘De De Pyaar De.

ControversySeeman wrote that he was shocked to see visuals from the trailer that shows Sri Lankan Ltte as a terrorist group and Tamils as violent people.Tnm StaffFile ImageNaam Tamilar Katchi’s (Ntk) leader Seeman on Friday issued a press statement calling for a ban on Amazon Prime’s upcoming series Family Man Season 2. In his letter, Seeman warns of dire consequences if the series, which he alleges has shown Tamil people in a bad light, is streamed on the Ott platform. “If they refuse to ban the show, release it country-wide and try to create a false impression about Tamil people, I warn that they will have to face dire consequences,” he wrote. Seeman also writes that he was shocked to see visuals from the trailer that shows Sri Lankan Ltte as a terrorist group and Tamils as violent people. Seeman alleges that it is not coincidental that the...

In the days leading up to the Fourth of July, New York governor Andrew Cuomo took to social media urging state residents to avoid indoor parties and large gatherings. But it seems folks didn’t listen and after seeing pictures of packed beaches and stocked bars surface online, a second wave of coronavirus-induced quarantine and social distancing seems closer than ever before.

Should it come to that, at least Netflix will have you covered. Over the past week, the streamer added a whopping 103 new movies and 23 new shows. Yes, it seems they’re giving subscribers enough content to last a lifetime of isolation and here’s a quick overview of some of the best titles that arrived this week.

Let’s start with movies. If you’re aching for a familiar yet thrilling crime drama, look no further than Donnie Brasco. This film, which stars Johnny Depp in one of his first lead roles ever,...

John Abraham's love for the action genre is no secret. The Superstar will now produce and play the lead in an all-out action thriller -?Attack,?a race against time story of rescue by an Attack team led by a lone ranger played by John. The film is a fictional story inspired by true events, set against a hostage crisis that brought a Nation to its knees.

Written and Directed by debutant Lakshya Raj Anand,?Attack will be produced by Dheeraj Wadhawan and Ajay Kapoor's?Kyta Productions?and John's?Ja Entertainment.? The two production houses have earlier collaborated on their super hit film, Parmanu- The Story Of Pokhran and?Raw (Romeo Akbar Walter).?The film will go on floors in December 2019.

Also Read:?John Abraham's Batla House to clash with Mission Mangal

Speaking about the film, John Abraham said,??At Ja Entertainment, we believe in 'content first'. It...

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, Rajiv Gandhi, and Arun Jaitley have been the three political leaders of the different generation. Apart from being politicians, there is another similarity between them and that is actor Sanjay Gurbaxani.? Gurbaxani has played the role of these politicians on the screen perfectly. After acting in films like 'Madras Cafe', 'Abcd', 'Gabbar is Back', 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag', 'Raees' and 'Raazi' and recently released web series ?Criminal Justice?, Gurbaxani will be seen on the stage once again in Inayatullah Kantroo?s ?DoRaha?.

A well-known face of TVCs, daily serials, films and web series, Gurubxani?s attraction for stage is intact. He says, ?There is no actor without theatre. The theatre is the foundation for any actor and with each performance, it makes you better.? About the increasing number of streaming platforms, he feels, ?Of course the choices are more but that doesn?...

Actor John Abraham, who is gearing up for the release of his forthcoming film Romeo Akbar Walter, has said he is doing back to back patriotic films by default, and not by design. John said this on Wednesday while interacting with the media here to promote Romeo Akbar Walter. The actor has worked in patriotic films like Madras Cafe, Parmanu: The Story Of Pokhran and Satyameva Jayate in the past and now, he is coming up with a spy thriller film.?

Asked whether doing back to back patriotic films is a conscious decision on his part, he said: "Its a sheer coincidence that I am doing it with every film. Of course, I love my country and I think anybody who doesn't love his country has a problem... I feel it's by default and not by design."

John also cleared that he is not following any industry trend, he said: "After this film,...

TollywoodThe movie stars actors Venkatesh and Naga Chaitanya, and is directed by Ks Ravindra.Digital NativeDigital NativeMadras Cafe heroine Raashi Khanna began shooting for her upcoming project Venky Mama with actors Venkatesh and Naga Chaitanya. The movie is being filmed at picturesque locations in Rajamundhry. Raashi Khanna, who made her debut as John Abraham’s wife in the movie Madras Cafe and was noticed for her role in the Tamil movie Imaikkaa nodigal, bagged this role after Rakul Preet Singh and Nabha passed it on. Raashi Khanna shared a video on her official Twitter handle after joining the crew and wrote, “New beginnings. Day1. #VenkyMama” (sic). In the time-lapse video the actress is seen getting her makeup done. New beginnings ☺️ Day 1.#VenkyMama pic.twitter.com/N1iaWUX7QR — Raashi Khanna (@RaashiKhanna) March 2, 2019 Venky Mama is directed by Ks Ravindra and the movie has big expectations from the industry since it...

The 'josh' for patriotic films is 'high' in Bollywood. After the success of Uri: The Surgical Strike, Hindi movie buffs can gear up to watch Kesari, Major, Raw, Batla House, Panipat, Saare Jahaan Se Accha, Mission Mangal, '83 and a biopic on Kargil war hero Vikram Batra, among others. Amid the escalating tension between India and Pakistan, netizens turned to past and recent patriotic films to dig out memorable dialogues, the most recent being from "Uri: The Surgical Strike", based on the surgical strikes that India conducted on terror camps in Pakistan in 2016.

The Indian Air Force's air strike on terror camps in Pakistan, which was in retaliation to the February 14 Pulwama terror attack, led to social media speculations that a "Surgical Strike 2" could be made.

From wars to fighting social evils and telling heroic tales of sportsperson -- various shades of patriotism have been depicted on the big...

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar says a biopic on the late trade union leader and politician George Fernandes is a very interesting project, but he won't have the time to direct it.

Senior Shiv Sena leader and MP Sanjay Raut had shared his plans to make a biopic on Fernandes who passed away here on Tuesday.?

Following the announcement on Tuesday, Raut, who also served as the writer of the film "Thackeray", a biopic on Sena founder-patriarch Bal Thackeray, told Mirror: "I seek guidance from Shoojit as he is a close friend and I'd love to have a talented director like him on board. But we're yet to finalise names."

When Ians contacted Sircar, the filmmaker, known for films like Piku, Vicky Donor and Madras Cafe, said: "A biopic on Shri George Fernandes is a very interesting project and I congratulate Mr. Sanjay Raut on taking it up."

"While I'm always available...

The shoot of Shoojit Sircar’s October has wrapped! A slice of life love story directed by Shoojit and written by Juhi Chaturvedi, October stars Varun Dhawan and newbie Banita Sandhu in the lead. The film is produced by Shoojit’s partner at Rising Sun Films- Ronnie Lahiri.

The film has been shot in Delhi and in Himachal Pradesh. The unit completed the shoot yesterday in Manali, within 38 days much ahead of its schedule!

Soon after the wrap, Varun posted a picture of the entire crew on twitter with the message – ” #October wraps in November. Will release in April and will stay with you forever.”

A visibly happy Shoojit said, “We are very relieved that we have finished the shoot before time. Since our last schedule was in Manali – the weather would have gotten really cold if there were any delays, but thanks to our fabulous cast and crew we...

Shoojit Sircar’s much anticipated film October, a Rising Sun Films’ production will now release on 13th April, 2018.

The film, a slice of life love story written by Juhi Chaturvedi and directed by Shoojit Sircar will star Varun Dhawan in the lead. The film is currently on floors.

Varun took to Twitter to make this announcement today, “As October comes to an end it arrives earlier next year. #October releases on 13th April now. @ShoojitSircar @ronnielahiri @BanitaSandhu”

With a repertoire of films like Yahaan, Vicky Donor, Madras Cafe, Piku and Pink that have explored different genres and have won accolades including National Awards, Rising Sun Films’ new venture, October, will be a story about love. “It is a genre that I have always wanted to delve in. While love and romance have been entwined with Indian cinema, there is abundance in that emotion that everyone can have their own interpretations of.

Ever since the announcement of Shoojit Sircar’s next directorial outing, October starring Varun Dhawan was made, everyone has been guessing who the female lead would be. While many names were rumoured to be a part of the venture, Sircar put the speculations to rest by declaring his new find – Banita Sandhu.

Shoojit is known to have a keen eye for spotting talent and launching them in his films. From Minissha Lamba (Yahaan) to Yami Gautam and Ayushmann Khuranna (Vicky Donor), he has played a mentor to many talented actors.

Banita is from Wales and has done some advertising assignments including the very popular Wrigley’s Doublemint (Ek Ajnabee Haseena Se) Television commercial directed by Shoojit last year.

“When it comes to the genre of romance, it is always beautiful to see a fresh pairing. Something about seeing their chemistry blossom through the reels of the film, makes you feel...

After Madras Cafe, which was based on an inglorious chapter of Indian history, John Abraham’s Ja Entertainment now joins hands with producer Prernaa Arora, who is fast coming to be synonymous with strong content films for Parmanu. Based on the nuclear bomb test explosions conducted by India at the Indian Army’s Pokhran Test Range inRead More

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We have just learned that Shoojit Sircar’s slice of life love story October starring Varun Dhawan, which will go on floors this September, has a release date on 1st June, 2018.

October, will be a story about love. “It is a genre that I have always wanted to delve in. While love and romance have been entwined with Indian cinema, there is abundance in that emotion that everyone can have their own interpretations of. Juhi and I have always tried to create stories from the reflections of real life moments that we see around us. October is another effort to explore those moments out of simple situations of life,” shared Shoojit.

In an earlier interview Sircar shared, “It’s inspired by many real-life incidents but the basic idea came from a small newspaper clipping that I had read. If you see, all my films’ ideas are like that.”

Varun has...

One is a master story-teller who has enthralled us with his simple yet powerful stories, the other has proved and impressed with his acting talent in a list of amazing performances. We are talking about director Shoojit Sircar and actor Varun Dhawan, who will be working together in a new film. Titled October, the film is a slice of life love story, which will go on floors this September.

Shoojit Sircar will be once again collaborating with Juhi Chaturvedi for October. The two previously worked on the fabulous films Vicky Donor and Piku. “Our stories come from day today intricacies & complexities of life…the effort is always to find insightful and charming nuances in what seems the obvious. With Shoojit’s innate ability to steer the story in a way that creates poignant and compelling moments out of simple situations of life, I am hoping this time too we create...

Bollywood star Varun Dhawan has signed Shoojit Sircar’s next film titled ‘October’. The critically acclaimed filmmaker has previously directed films like ‘Yahaan’, ‘Vicky Donor’, ‘Madras Cafe’ and ‘Piku’.

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One is a master story-teller and the other is a powerhouse performer who reigns with his acting prowess over a list of super hit performances. Rising Sun Films brings together, Shoojit Sircar and Varun Dhawan in their next production titled - October. The film, a slice of love story written by Juhi Chaturvedi and directed by Shoojit Sircar, will star Varun Dhawan in lead. It will go on floors this September. With a repertoire of films like Yahaan, Vicky Donor, Madras Cafe, Piku and Pink that have explored different genres and have won accolades including National Awards, Rising Sun Films' new venture, October, will be a story about love. Shoojit shares: “It is a genre that I have always wanted to delve in. While love and romance have been entwined with Indian cinema, there is abundance in that emotion that everyone can have their own interpretations of. Juhi and I...

Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch, popularly known as Qb, has made her debut in Bollywood with “Kaari Kaari.’ This heartfelt track from national-award winning director Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury’s Pink is a harmonious marriage between Qurat-ul-Ain Balouch’s pristine, earthy voice, lyricist Tanveer Ghazi’s compelling heartfelt words and Shantanu Moitra’s invigorating melody.

Kaari Kaari is a delight to the senses and food for thought as it instantaneously transports and liberates you with your deepest thoughts, mediating between you and your soul. The lyrics perfectly bring out the plight of the characters and the boundaries from which they wish to break free. At the core of it, the song is about a woman’s fight against societal elements that attempt to curb her spirit, her feelings are beautifully expressed, at the same time her demand for emancipation moves you. Debutante Qb breathes life into the track and her passion touches the heart,...

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan who will be seen playing a lawyer in Shoojit Sarkar’s upcoming film ‘Pink’ said the film is not about rape but the situations that exist today.

“I think that the film talks about the current situation especially, for the younger generation. The story is based in Delhi and I just want to make it clear that Pinkisn’t about rape but it is about circumstances that exist in the city of Delhi and most part of the country,” he said at the ‘Jeeney De Mujhe’ song launch of the film.

“There are very strong statements you must have seen in that trial we had in the trailer. It’s just a glimpse, that what kind of language and thoughts that have been expressed. I want you to know that for me personally it is a film that I’ve great belief…

“I hope after watching the...