Thalapathy Vijay, who is gearing up for the release of his much-awaited film Leo on October 19, has already started shooting for his next project, tentatively titled Thalapathy 68. The film, directed by Venkat Prabhu and produced by Ags Entertainment, marks the second collaboration of Vijay with the production house after the blockbuster Bigil (2019).
According to reports, the team of Thalapathy 68 has wrapped up the shoot of a song featuring Vijay, Prabhu Deva and Prashanth. The song is said to be a jolly friendship number, composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and sung by him as well. The choreography for the song was handled by Raju Sundaram, who has worked with Vijay in several films.
#Thalapathy68 song shoot has been wrapped up
– A jolly friendship song featuring #ThalapathyVijay, PrabhuDeva & Prashanth
– The song was likely sung by Yuvan himself
– Actor Mic Mohan is said to be playing Villain role in the movie
– Few Talkie portions are going…...
According to reports, the team of Thalapathy 68 has wrapped up the shoot of a song featuring Vijay, Prabhu Deva and Prashanth. The song is said to be a jolly friendship number, composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja and sung by him as well. The choreography for the song was handled by Raju Sundaram, who has worked with Vijay in several films.
#Thalapathy68 song shoot has been wrapped up
– A jolly friendship song featuring #ThalapathyVijay, PrabhuDeva & Prashanth
– The song was likely sung by Yuvan himself
– Actor Mic Mohan is said to be playing Villain role in the movie
– Few Talkie portions are going…...
- 10/10/2023
- by CineArticles Editorial Team
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58 years after the iconic, Oscar award-winning and only official film adaptation of the classic musical play ‘The Sound of Music’, an Ias officer turned filmmaker Paparao Biyyala is gearing for the release of his debut film ‘Music School’, which marks to be the the first Indian film to obtain the rights of the classical play.
The timeless classic broadway production ‘The Sound of Music’ written and composed by Rodgers, and Hammerstien in 1959, has been etched in the history of popular culture ever since. Over a decade later, Robert Wise presented the first film adaptation of the musical with the same name in 1965 and won five academy awards.
Almost six decades later, writer-director Paparao Biyyala has obtained the official rights of the music for the broadway musical for his debut film ‘Music School‘.
Recreating three songs from the musical- Do Re Mi, So Long Farewell and Sixteen Going on Seventeen beautifully...
The timeless classic broadway production ‘The Sound of Music’ written and composed by Rodgers, and Hammerstien in 1959, has been etched in the history of popular culture ever since. Over a decade later, Robert Wise presented the first film adaptation of the musical with the same name in 1965 and won five academy awards.
Almost six decades later, writer-director Paparao Biyyala has obtained the official rights of the music for the broadway musical for his debut film ‘Music School‘.
Recreating three songs from the musical- Do Re Mi, So Long Farewell and Sixteen Going on Seventeen beautifully...
- 4/26/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Los Angeles, April 22 (Ians) The rights of three songs from iconic 1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical ‘The Sound of Music’ have been acquired by Indian film ‘Music School’.
The cast includes Shriya Saran, Sharman Joshi and Prakash Raj in leading roles, in addition to debutant Ozu Barua and Gracy Goswamy in key roles. Benjamin Gilani, Suhasini Mulay, Mona Ambeognkar, Leela Samson, Bugs Bhargava, Vinay Varma, Sreekanth Iyengar, Vaquar Sheikh and Phani are also part of the cast.
Veteran Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja has recreated the songs along with the London Philharmonic Orchestra to suit the sensibilities of an Indian audience.
The musical was adapted as a 1965 film by Robert Wise, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, which went on to win five Oscars and also had two live television adaptations – on NBC in 2013 and ITV in 2015, reports Variety.
‘Music School’ is directed by Indian civil service officer-turned filmmaker Paparao Biyyala, who has...
The cast includes Shriya Saran, Sharman Joshi and Prakash Raj in leading roles, in addition to debutant Ozu Barua and Gracy Goswamy in key roles. Benjamin Gilani, Suhasini Mulay, Mona Ambeognkar, Leela Samson, Bugs Bhargava, Vinay Varma, Sreekanth Iyengar, Vaquar Sheikh and Phani are also part of the cast.
Veteran Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja has recreated the songs along with the London Philharmonic Orchestra to suit the sensibilities of an Indian audience.
The musical was adapted as a 1965 film by Robert Wise, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, which went on to win five Oscars and also had two live television adaptations – on NBC in 2013 and ITV in 2015, reports Variety.
‘Music School’ is directed by Indian civil service officer-turned filmmaker Paparao Biyyala, who has...
- 4/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The rights of three songs from iconic 1959 Rodgers and Hammerstein musical “The Sound of Music” have been acquired by Indian film “Music School.”
The musical was adapted as a 1965 film by Robert Wise, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, which went on to win five Oscars and also had two live television adaptations – on NBC in 2013 and ITV in 2015.
“Music School” is directed by Indian civil service officer-turned filmmaker Paparao Biyyala, who has obtained the rights for three songs from “The Sound of Music” – “Do Re Mi,” “So Long Farewell” and “Sixteen Going on Seventeen.” Veteran Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja has recreated the songs along with the London Philharmonic Orchestra to suit the sensibilities of an Indian audience.
“Music School” deals with the academic pressure faced by young students from society, parents and teachers. The film has eleven songs in all. Some of the songs are choreographed by the U.K.
The musical was adapted as a 1965 film by Robert Wise, starring Julie Andrews and Christopher Plummer, which went on to win five Oscars and also had two live television adaptations – on NBC in 2013 and ITV in 2015.
“Music School” is directed by Indian civil service officer-turned filmmaker Paparao Biyyala, who has obtained the rights for three songs from “The Sound of Music” – “Do Re Mi,” “So Long Farewell” and “Sixteen Going on Seventeen.” Veteran Indian composer Ilaiyaraaja has recreated the songs along with the London Philharmonic Orchestra to suit the sensibilities of an Indian audience.
“Music School” deals with the academic pressure faced by young students from society, parents and teachers. The film has eleven songs in all. Some of the songs are choreographed by the U.K.
- 4/22/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Shriya Saran, Sharman Joshi, Shaan and Prakash Raj will be seen together for an Ilaiyaraaja multi-lingual musical film titled ‘Music School’, releasing on 12th May, 2023. On Tuesday, 28th March at an event in Hyderabad, graced by presence of renowned film producer and distributor Dil Raju, the makers unveiled the first poster of the musical featuring Shriya Saran with a bunch of kids driving through the picturesque locations of Goa.
Prominent producer and distributor Dil Raju said, “Depicting the serious subject of academic pressure endured by young school kids in a light-hearted and entertaining approach via music, the film has a total of 11 songs that drive the narrative of the film. Three out of eleven songs are from The Sound of Music, which were woven beautifully in to this Indian Musical.”
An Ias officer with an inspiring passion for cinema- Paparao Biyyala, who makes his debut as a writer and director with Music School says,...
Prominent producer and distributor Dil Raju said, “Depicting the serious subject of academic pressure endured by young school kids in a light-hearted and entertaining approach via music, the film has a total of 11 songs that drive the narrative of the film. Three out of eleven songs are from The Sound of Music, which were woven beautifully in to this Indian Musical.”
An Ias officer with an inspiring passion for cinema- Paparao Biyyala, who makes his debut as a writer and director with Music School says,...
- 3/28/2023
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Bollywood actors Rajkummar Rao and Dia Mirza recalled their initial years in the industry and how they struggled to establish themselves. While Rajkummar started by doing advertisements, Dia used to work as a background dancer for well-known choreographer Raju Sundaram.
As both Rajkummar and Dia appeared on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’, they talked about their movies and the challenges faced by them in the initial years of their career.
Rajkummar, who is known for his movies such as ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha’, ‘Talaash: The Answer Lies Within’, ‘Kai Po Che!’, ‘Trapped’, ‘Newton’, among others, said: “When I came to Mumbai back in 2003, I had done 3-4 ad films where there were about 150 people for the montage shoot, and I was one of them. So, I have done many such ads and roles at the start of my career.”
On the other hand, Dia, popular for her roles in ‘Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein...
As both Rajkummar and Dia appeared on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’, they talked about their movies and the challenges faced by them in the initial years of their career.
Rajkummar, who is known for his movies such as ‘Love Sex Aur Dhokha’, ‘Talaash: The Answer Lies Within’, ‘Kai Po Che!’, ‘Trapped’, ‘Newton’, among others, said: “When I came to Mumbai back in 2003, I had done 3-4 ad films where there were about 150 people for the montage shoot, and I was one of them. So, I have done many such ads and roles at the start of my career.”
On the other hand, Dia, popular for her roles in ‘Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein...
- 3/18/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Kollywood‘The Legend’ marks the debut film of businessman Saravanan, who is the owner of a chain of shopping stores. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe trailer of businessman Saravanan’s film The Legend was unveiled on Sunday, May 29. Saravanan is popularly known as Legend Saravanan. Helmed by filmmaker duo Jd-Jerry, the film features an ensemble cast of actors including Urvashi Rautela, Suman, Geethika, Pugazh, Prabhu, late Vivek, Vijayakumar, Yogi Babu, Vamsi Krishna and Nasser. Sarvana is seen as a reputed scientist. However, he faces obstacles from his enemies. The second half of the trailer focuses on sequences where he fights back. The film has music by Harris Jayaraj, cinematography by Velraj and editing by Ruben. SS Moorthy is on board as the art director, while Raju Sundaram, Brindha, and Dinesh have been roped in as choreographers. The Legend’s songs are penned by lyricists Kabilan, PR Vijay, Snekan, Madhan Karky, and Vairamuthu.
- 5/30/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
KollywoodHarris Jayaraj has been roped in as the music composer, while Antony Ruben is on board as the editor for the venture. Tnm StaffScreengrab/ YouTubeThe title of businessman Saravanan’s debut movie and the film's first-look motion poster was unveiled on Friday, March 4. Helmed by director duo Jd-Jerry, the film co-stars actor Urvashi Rautela in the lead. Titled The Legend, the film marks the first production venture of the businessman-turned actor’s production banner, The New Legend Saravana Stores Production. The title of the film is based on businessman Saravanan’s name, since he is also popularly known as ‘Legend’ Saravanan. He is the son of famous Kannada businessman Saravanan Selvarathinam. Legend Saravanan is the owner of the chain of shopping stores — The Legend New Saravana Stores, The Legend Saravana and Saravana Selvarathinam among others. He became popular when he started appearing in ads along with leading female actors in...
- 3/4/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
EntertainmentIn an interview with Subhash K Jha, the actor talks about the National Awards, cinema and life during the pandemic.Subhash K JhaDIGITAL NATIVETollywood actor Mahesh Babu, a well known face in the film industry, enjoys a huge fan following and his film Maharashi, recently won the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment Award at the 67th National Awards. Directed by Paidipally Vamshidhar Rao, it also won Best Choreography (Raju Sundaram). In an interview with Subhash K Jha, the actor talks about the win, cinema and life during the pandemic. Congratulations to you for your film Maharshi winning a National Award Thank you! Good cinema is always a winner and I feel Maharshi totally deserved it. Thanks to my director Vamshi Paidipally for crafting such a powerful message that would resonate with the audience. During these harsh times, at last, we had something to feel happy about. Are awards important...
- 3/27/2021
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
67th National Film AwardsThe Best Feature Film has been awarded to Mohanlal’s unreleased epic historical war drama 'Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham'.Tnm StaffThe 67th National Film awards for films that released in the year 2019 were announced on Monday. A number of notable films from south Indian states bagged awards. The award for the Best Actor was this time shared between Dhanush for the Tamil film Asuran and Manoj Bajpayee for the Hindi film Bhonsle. This is actor Dhanush's second National Film Award after Aadukalam in 2011. Actor Kangana Ranaut won Best Actress award for her performance in Manikarnika-The Queen of Jhansi and Panga. Actor Vijay Sethupathi won Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the Tamil film Super Deluxe. The Best Feature Film has been awarded to Mohanlal’s unreleased epic historical war drama Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham. The film that is based on the life of Kunjali Marakkar IV, a Malayali naval chieftain,...
- 3/22/2021
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe song is written, composed and performed by music director Sean Roldan.Tnm StaffYouTube ScreengrabOnly about a month ago, we saw idly lovers rise up in defence when a British Professor made a “controversial” comment about the simple-looking but most versatile south Indian dish. Now here’s a whole song based on the idly and a condiment that makes for a lip-smacking combination, the chutney. While it sounds like it could go viral on TikTok (ouch) or on Instagram Reels, the song comes with a dash of philosophy too — “Without Idly, there is no chutney […] Without duality, there is no singularity.” Here’s your food for thought, did you see it coming? The song is the first single from Think Originals and has been written, composed and performed by music director Sean Roldan. Also featuring Bigil fame Amritha, the song has a whacky visualisation that shows a group of men,...
- 12/7/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
CinemaThe actor reportedly met Dr Himani at her clinic while undergoing physio treatment when the couple fell in love.Digital NativeDigital NativeRumours about popular director-choreographer-actor Prabhu Deva getting married have been doing the rounds for a few months now. Reports said he has married Mumbai-based physiotherapist Dr Himani. This has now been confirmed by his brother Raju Sundaram, who is also a well-known choreographer, actor and director. Raju Sundaram told Toi in an interview, “We’re very happy about Prabhu Deva’s wedding.” The Toi report further says that the wedding took place in May and was a low-key affair with only close family and friends attending to bless the couple. Prabhu Deva reportedly met Dr Himani at her clinic while undergoing physio treatment when the couple fell in love. Prabhu Deva was earlier married to Ramlatha, with whom he has three children. The eldest child died of cancer in...
- 11/23/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film is touted to be a romantic comedy.Digital NativeDigital NativeAce choreographer Raju Sundaram turned director with the Tamil film Aegan that had Ajith and Nayanthara in the lead. After more than 11 years, he is now set to return as director. Touted to be a romantic comedy, the film will have Sharwanand in the lead role. Raju Sundaram had apparently narrated the script to him in early 2019. However, the project got delayed due to various reasons. Initially, Raju was set to make his debut with this project in Telugu, but now the project is being made in Tamil. Ramabrahmam Sunkara will be bankrolling the project under his banner Ak Entertainments. The groundwork to get this untitled film is on and the shooting is expected to begin later this year. Sharwanand is a busy actor these days juggling between many projects. His last film release was Jaanu, the remake of...
- 3/26/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
TollywoodThe film is touted to be a romantic comedy.Digital NativeDigital NativeAce choreographer Raju Sundaram turned director with the Tamil film Aegan that had Ajith and Nayanthara in the lead. After more than 11 years, he is now set to return as director. Touted to be a romantic comedy, the film will have Sharwanand in the lead role. Raju Sundaram had apparently narrated the script to him in early 2019. However, the project got delayed due to various reasons. Initially, Raju was set to make his debut with this project in Telugu, but now the project is being made in Tamil. Ramabrahmam Sunkara will be bankrolling the project under his banner Ak Entertainments. The groundwork to get this untitled film is on and the shooting is expected to begin later this year. Sharwanand is a busy actor these days juggling between many projects. His last film release was Jaanu, the remake of...
- 3/26/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
Akanksha Sharma, who recently featured in advertisements with Varun Dhawan, Mahesh Babu and Karthi, is all set for her acting stint on the silver screen. She will be making her debut down South with the film, "Trivikrama".
Directed by Sahana Murthy, the film is touted to be a romantic drama, which also features Kannada actor Ravichandran's son Vikram Ravichandran.
Also Read:?Varun Dhawan to star in music video
"Trivikrama" is also Vikram's debut film.
Sharing her experience shooting the film, Akanksha said: "Debuting with Ravichandran sir's second son is no less than a dream as he's taken the Kannada industry to a different level! I shot for one of the songs which was choreographed by Raju Sundaram sir. I have won many dance competitions since I was a child, which is why working with him has always been a dream for me"...
Directed by Sahana Murthy, the film is touted to be a romantic drama, which also features Kannada actor Ravichandran's son Vikram Ravichandran.
Also Read:?Varun Dhawan to star in music video
"Trivikrama" is also Vikram's debut film.
Sharing her experience shooting the film, Akanksha said: "Debuting with Ravichandran sir's second son is no less than a dream as he's taken the Kannada industry to a different level! I shot for one of the songs which was choreographed by Raju Sundaram sir. I have won many dance competitions since I was a child, which is why working with him has always been a dream for me"...
- 9/25/2019
- GlamSham
TollywoodChoreographer turned director, Raju Sundaram's first film was the Ajith starrer 'Aegan'.Digital NativeAce choreographer Raju Sundaram turned director with the Tamil film Aegan that had Ajith and Nayanthara in the lead. After 11 years, he is set to debut as a director in the Telugu film industry. Touted to be a romantic comedy, the film will have Sharwanand in the lead role. Ramabrahmam Sunkara will be bankrolling the project under his banner Ak Entertainments. Reports are that the hero was so impressed with the story that he agreed to star in it. The groundwork for this untitled film is on and the shooting is expected to begin later this year. Sharwanand is a busy actor juggling his career between the Tamil and Telugu film industries. The star is currently busy shooting for the Telugu remake of the hit Tamil film 96. C Prem Kumar, who had directed the original version,...
- 6/12/2019
- by Priyankar
- The News Minute
KollywoodThe film will release in Tamil as 'Bharat Ennum Naan'.Digital NativeThe makers of the Mahesh Babu starrer Bharat Ane Nenu were keen on releasing its Tamil version simultaneously along with the Telugu version. But it did not happen due to the strike in the Tamil film industry. With the strike coming to an end and film releases being allowed in Kollywood, the Tamil version of Bharat Ane Nenu is now ready to hit the silver screens. According to reports, the film’s release date has been fixed as May 25th. The film has been titled Bharat Ennum Naan in Tamil. Mahesh Babu has a big fan following in Tamil Nadu as well; therefore, there are huge expectations that the film would set the cash registers ringing. The film is said to have collected a distributor share of 95.96 cr worldwide. The film has collected Rs 1.66 cr in Chennai city alone and is still running successfully whereas Baahubali had collected Rs 1.65 cr in its full run. A political thriller, Bharat Ane Nenu has Mahesh Babu playing the chief minister of Andhra Pradesh for the first time in his career. The film is directed by Koratala Siva and is produced by Dvv Danayya under his banner Dvv Entertainments. Made on a budget of Rs. 65 crores, the film which was released on April 20th, went on to collect Rs. 230 crores within 19 days of its release worldwide. Bharat Ane Nenu has Mahesh Babu and Kiara Advani playing the lead pair with the star cast including Prakash Raj, R. Sarathkumar, Devaraj, Posani Krishna Murali, Brahmaji. Sithara, and others. Devi Sri Prasad has composed music for this venture with Ravi K Chandran and Tirru cranking the camera and A Sreekar Prasad editing it. Stunt duo Ram-Laxman have done the stunt choreography while the dances have been choreographed by Raju Sundaram, Dinesh Kumar and Raghu. With the Telugu version of Bharat Ane Nenu doing well at the box office, its makers are confident of its success in Tamil as well. Well, to catch the Tamil version of this hit flick, Mahesh Babu’s fans will have to wait till May 25th! (Content provided by Digital Native) Also read: Dulquer Salmaan back in Mollywood after a short gap...
- 5/16/2018
- by Monalisa
- The News Minute
Recently Katrina Kaif made a startling revelation by stating that Dance has been her biggest weakness in life as she was called a zero dancer in the early stages of her career. She reminisced about an incident where she overheard Telugu choreographer Raju Sundaram describing her as a zero dancer to Salman Khan after he had worked with her in a Telugu film. Obviously, an upset Katrina determined to tackle it and revealed that she trained with Kathak Guru Veeru Krishnan from 7am to 1pm every day and also took the help of Bosco-Caesar to overcome her weakness.
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- 3/16/2018
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Check out the full list of National Awards 2017 Winners:
Best Actor: Akshay Kumar for Rustom (Hindi film) Best Actress: Surabhi C M for Minnaminungu – The Firefly (Malayalam film) Best film On Social Issue: Pink (Hindi film) Best Director: Rajesh Mapuskar for Ventilator Best Supporting Artist: Zaira Wasim for Dangal Best Supporting Actor: Manoj Joshi for Dashakriya (Marathi) Best Special Effects: Shivaay (Hindi film) Best Editing and Sound Mixing: Ventilator (Marathi film) Best Screenplay (Original): Syam Pushkaran (Maheshinte Prathikaram) Best Screenplay (Adapted): Sanjay Krishnaji patel (Dashakriya) Best Dialogues: Tarun Bhascker for Peli Chuplu (Telugu) Best Children Film: Dhanak Best Child Artist: Adish Praveen for Kunju Daivam (Malayalam), Nur Islam and Samiul Alam for Sahaj Pather Gappo (Bengali), Manohara. K for Railway Children (Kannada) Best Male Playback: Sundar Ayyar for Joker (Tamil film) Best Female playback: Praktan (Bengali film) Best Cinematographer for Tamil film: 24 Best Costume: Marathi film...
Best Actor: Akshay Kumar for Rustom (Hindi film) Best Actress: Surabhi C M for Minnaminungu – The Firefly (Malayalam film) Best film On Social Issue: Pink (Hindi film) Best Director: Rajesh Mapuskar for Ventilator Best Supporting Artist: Zaira Wasim for Dangal Best Supporting Actor: Manoj Joshi for Dashakriya (Marathi) Best Special Effects: Shivaay (Hindi film) Best Editing and Sound Mixing: Ventilator (Marathi film) Best Screenplay (Original): Syam Pushkaran (Maheshinte Prathikaram) Best Screenplay (Adapted): Sanjay Krishnaji patel (Dashakriya) Best Dialogues: Tarun Bhascker for Peli Chuplu (Telugu) Best Children Film: Dhanak Best Child Artist: Adish Praveen for Kunju Daivam (Malayalam), Nur Islam and Samiul Alam for Sahaj Pather Gappo (Bengali), Manohara. K for Railway Children (Kannada) Best Male Playback: Sundar Ayyar for Joker (Tamil film) Best Female playback: Praktan (Bengali film) Best Cinematographer for Tamil film: 24 Best Costume: Marathi film...
- 4/7/2017
- by Indicine Team
- indicine
Mirzya
Starring Harshvardhan Kapoor, Saiyami Kher
Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Rating: **** ½
Interestingly and curiously—and these are feelings that propped up repeatedly as I watched the maverick movie making magician Mehra’s fifth directorial pilgrimage into the mysteries of cinema—Mirzya doesn’t mention its debut making lead pair as ‘Introducing’…
That’s because continuity and renewal are critical to Mehra’s vision of cinema. He moves, no he glides, from one era to another without punctuation marks in pursuit of that uncorrupted core of humanism which makes life worth living even in the worst of times (and honestly, it can’t get any worse than now, can it?).
Mirzya is a very simple yet extremely layered love legend. The lovers here face what lovers everywhere have faced since love was discovered in the human heart. As in Rang De Basanti, Mehra creates two level of storytelling, one that...
Starring Harshvardhan Kapoor, Saiyami Kher
Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra
Rating: **** ½
Interestingly and curiously—and these are feelings that propped up repeatedly as I watched the maverick movie making magician Mehra’s fifth directorial pilgrimage into the mysteries of cinema—Mirzya doesn’t mention its debut making lead pair as ‘Introducing’…
That’s because continuity and renewal are critical to Mehra’s vision of cinema. He moves, no he glides, from one era to another without punctuation marks in pursuit of that uncorrupted core of humanism which makes life worth living even in the worst of times (and honestly, it can’t get any worse than now, can it?).
Mirzya is a very simple yet extremely layered love legend. The lovers here face what lovers everywhere have faced since love was discovered in the human heart. As in Rang De Basanti, Mehra creates two level of storytelling, one that...
- 10/8/2016
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
CNN has hired Politico staffer Manu Raju as senior political reporter covering congress and 2016 presidential election, the network announced on Tuesday. Raju will appear on TV and write for CNN.com, joining other high-profile additions this last year that include Nia Malika-Henderson from The Washington Post, ABC News’ Jeff Zeleny and Raju’s former Politico colleague Rachel Smolkin. Politico in particular has recently lost several reporters to CNN: Raju, Smolkin, Hillary Krieger, Daniella Diaz, Jeremy Diamond and Ashley Killough. Also Read: Donald Trump Rips ABC News, Politico Over Reports on 'Anchor Babies,' Phoenix Campaign Rally Raja’s hire comes...
- 8/25/2015
- by Jordan Chariton
- The Wrap
From the makers of Tanu Weds Manu, comes Jigariyaa a small budget film with new faces, produced by Vinod Bachchan, directed by Raj Purohit. Though a smaller canvas, the film has been applauded by the big directors of the industry already, namely Action-king Rohit Shetty and Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani. Such support is very rarely seen in today’s day and age.
A lot of times, people talk about how they should they support small films but very few take the onus upon themselves. And now, these two ace filmmakers have actually done it. On the launch Rohit Shetty said, “Naye kalakaron ke saath itni khoobsurat film banayi hain. Mein samajta hoon Jigariyaa jaisi film banane ke liye Jigar ki zarurat hain, joh Vinod Bachchan ne kar dikhaya hain.” (This beautiful film was made with new artists. In my understanding to make a film like Jigariyaa you need courage which Vinod Bachchan has shown.
A lot of times, people talk about how they should they support small films but very few take the onus upon themselves. And now, these two ace filmmakers have actually done it. On the launch Rohit Shetty said, “Naye kalakaron ke saath itni khoobsurat film banayi hain. Mein samajta hoon Jigariyaa jaisi film banane ke liye Jigar ki zarurat hain, joh Vinod Bachchan ne kar dikhaya hain.” (This beautiful film was made with new artists. In my understanding to make a film like Jigariyaa you need courage which Vinod Bachchan has shown.
- 10/5/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Whistling Woods International is all set to host ‘Celebrate Cinema’- two action packed days in the world of Indian Cinema on the 17th and 18th of May at the campus.
The first two years of the ‘Cinema 100’ celebrations were extremely successful and saw more than 15,000 patrons visiting the schools’ campus at Film City and this year, the event is even bigger and better.
The event will comprise of panels, free workshops, screenings and rare exhibits with special focus on young filmmakers, socially relevant filmmaking and women in cinema. The anticipated panelists and speakers for the event include Raju Hirani, Hansal Mehta, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Manisha Koirala, Vidya Balan, Ayan Mukerji, Varun Dhawan, Siddharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt among others.
The event will be inaugurated by Rekha, Gulzaar and Subhash Ghai himself. “Looking at the response and feedback of the attendees (over the last 2 years), we will be continuing this...
The first two years of the ‘Cinema 100’ celebrations were extremely successful and saw more than 15,000 patrons visiting the schools’ campus at Film City and this year, the event is even bigger and better.
The event will comprise of panels, free workshops, screenings and rare exhibits with special focus on young filmmakers, socially relevant filmmaking and women in cinema. The anticipated panelists and speakers for the event include Raju Hirani, Hansal Mehta, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, Manisha Koirala, Vidya Balan, Ayan Mukerji, Varun Dhawan, Siddharth Malhotra and Alia Bhatt among others.
The event will be inaugurated by Rekha, Gulzaar and Subhash Ghai himself. “Looking at the response and feedback of the attendees (over the last 2 years), we will be continuing this...
- 5/12/2014
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
This year the 12th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (Iffla) includes a lineup of narrative and documentary features and short films. The impressive program reflects the rich diversity of Indian cinema, as well as the future of Indian filmmaking, with cutting-edge filmmakers and emerging voices bringing their acclaimed films to Los Angeles.
The festival is widely recognized as the premiere showcase of groundbreaking Indian cinema globally. Iffla will run April 8-13 at ArcLight Hollywood in Los Angeles, the festival’s home since its inception. Jadoo, an exploration of family bonds amidst two feuding brothers’ restaurants in England, will screen as the festival’s Closing Night Gala. The film is written and directed by Iffla alum Amit Gupta, and first premiered at the 2013 Berlinale. It features a wonderful ensemble cast that includes Kulvinder Ghir, Amara Karan, Harish Patel, Tom Mison, and Madhur Jaffrey. As previously announced, Iffla will open with Jeffrey D. Brown’s Sold, produced by Jane Charles and executive produced by Emma Thompson.
Iffla 2014 wil l present more than 33 films, including three world premieres, six North American premieres, six U.S. premieres, and 16 Los Angeles premieres. The films feature 10 different languages, from Hindi to Marathi, to Russian to Bengali. Additionally, Iffla supports American, Australian, British, Canadian, and European diaspora filmmakers from nine different countries telling their stories.
“I'm thrilled and proud that Iffla's line-up this year includes an especially diverse range of cinematic experiences, covering many regions of India and the diaspora,” said Iffla’s Artistic Director Jasmine Jaisinghani. "We would like to thank our Programming Advisor in India, Uma Da Cunha, for helping our programming team source some of these exceptional films."
Program highlights include: the North American premiere of Anurag Kashyap’s latest, Ugly an intense, masterfully directed psychological thriller that premiered in the 2013 Director’s Fortnight section of Cannes; Liar's Dice, the remarkable directorial debut of South Indian actress Geetu Mohandas that premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival; Anup Singh’s latest feature Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost, starring Irrfan Khan (Life of Pi, Slumdog Millionaire), winner of Netpac Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, and Dioraphte Award at the International Film Festival Rotterdam; the Audience Award winner at the 2013 Slamdance Film Festival Hank and Asha , an exploratory, romantic look at two people bonding in the digital age by newcomer James E. Duff; Nagraj Manjule’s Fandry, a highly praised debut feature for its multilayered emotion and realism on the subject of caste discrimination; Brahmin Bulls starring Roshan Seth (Gandhi, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Mississippi Masala) and Sendhil Ramamurthy (Beauty and the Beast, Heroes) as an estranged father and son unexpectedly brought together to confront the family’s past; and Siddharth, a nuanced look at a family whose son goes missing, by lauded Canadian director and Iffla alum Richie Mehta (Amal).
The festival's feature documentary competition includes an eclectic mix of films from established and upcoming filmmakers that consider India's unique traditions and dynamic future. The films include: the world premiere of
The Auction House , an intimate and funny look at two brothers trying to keep their anachronistic family business going in the digital age; festival favorite Powerless, which depicts intense struggles over electricity in a mid-size Indian city; Faith Connections, Iffla alum Pan Nalin's beautiful and rare look at the Kumbh Mela; and the National Award-winning Shepherds of Paradise, about an arduous, mountainous trek through an animal drive in the Kashmiri winter.
The Bollywood by Night series returns this year with Bombay Talkies and Monsoon Shootout. Premiering at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, Bombay Talkies is a quartet of short films that celebrates 100 years of Indian cinema. The omnibus film features work by four of India’s most exciting contemporary directors: Karan Johar, Dibakar Banerjee, Zoya Akhtar, and Anurag Kashyap, as well as a stellar cast that includes Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, and Katrina Kaif. Monsoon Shoutout is a thrilling debut by Iffla alum writer/director Amit Kumar about how a split-second decision made by a rookie police officer has rippling effects in his life and the lives of those around him.
The shorts competition showcases a diverse selection of 15 films that include narrative, documentary, experimental, and animated works. Highlights of this year’s program include Academy Award® shortlisted Kush; Sundance award winner Love.Love.Love.; and the world premiere of acclaimed director Umesh Kulkarni’s The Fly.
Festival Passes and Gala tickets are currently on sale at the festival's website.
For more information, please visit:
Website: www.indianfilmfestival.org.
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About Iffla
Now in its 12th year, the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (Iffla) is a nonprofit organization devoted to a greater appreciation of Indian cinema and culture by showcasing films, honoring entertainment industry business executives, and promoting the diverse perspectives of the Indian diaspora.
Opening Night Gala
Sold
Los Angeles Premiere
USA/2014/97min
Director: Jeffrey D. Brown
Producer: Jane Charles
Executive Producer: Emma Thompson
Screenwriters: Joseph Kwong, Jeffrey D. Brown
Composer: John McDowell, Sammy Chand, Salim & Sulaiman Merchant
Cast: Susmita Mukherjee, Seema Biswas, Tillotama Shome, Niyar Saikia, Priyanka Bose, Ankur Vikal, Parambrata Chatterjee, Gillian Anderson, David Arquette
Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Jeffrey D. Brown adapts Patricia McCormick’s novel Sold – a National Book Award finalist – into a vivid, harrowing and inspiring story of a young girl’s resilience in the face of unspeakable cruelty.
Closing Night
Jadoo
Los Angeles Premiere
UK/2013/84 mins
Director: Amit Gupta
Producers: Amanda Faber, Isabelle Georgeaux, Richard Holmes, Nikki Parrott
Screenwriter: Amit Gupta
Composer: Stephen Warbeck
Cast: Kulvinder Ghir, Amara Karan, Harish Patel, Tom Mison, Madhur Jaffrey
Set in Leicester, England, Amit Gupta’s culinary comedy charts the chaos that ensues when young Shalini gets engaged to her longtime boyfriend Mark. The fact that Mark is not Indian is the least of Shalini’s concerns. Her father Raja and uncle Jagi have been at war for years. After a legendary falling out that caused them to close their family restaurant, each man opened his own establishment – directly across the street from one another! Shalini’s dream wedding would see both men put aside their differences and prepare the feast together, but resentment runs deep and neither man can hear mention of the other’s name without a spike in blood pressure. Both the prospect of disappointing their beloved Shalini and the threat of a new, hip restaurant opening in the area force Raja and Jagi to work together – but for how long? In this uproariously funny and heartfelt exploration of family bonds, shared history and gastronomic perfection, Gupta’s cast is endlessly appealing. Plus, there’s enough mouth-watering Indian food on display to have your stomach growling before the credits roll.
Feature Films
Before My Eyes (Ankhon Dekhi)
Los Angeles Premiere
India/2013/107min
Director: Rajat Kapoor Producer: Manish Mundra
Screenwriter: Rajat Kapoor
Cast: Sanjay Sanjay Mishra, Seema Pahwa, Rajat Kapoor, Taranjeet, Maya Sarao
Celebrated writer, director, and actor Rajat Kapoor (Midnight’s Children, Monsoon Wedding, Mixed Doubles, Mithya) paints an offbeat yet thought-provoking portrait of domestic life in modern day Delhi when an incident prompts head of the family Bauji to reject anything he himself has not experienced, much to the exasperation of his extended family but to the delight of his newfound philosopher disciples. Balancing the comical and the existential, both Bauji and the film ask the basic question, ‘Can you know truth without true experience?’
Brahmin Bulls
Los Angeles Premiere
USA/96min/2013
Director: Mahesh Pailoor
Producer: Yoshinobu Tsuji
Screenwriters: Anu Pradhan, Mahesh Pailoor
Cast: Sendhil Ramamurthy, Roshan Seth, Mary Steenburgen, Justin Bartha, Cassidy Freeman, Monica Raymund, Michael Lerner
Mahesh Pailoor's tender, funny, and touching debut tells the story of estranged father and son Ashok and Sid, who reunite at Sid's Los Angeles home when Ashok arrives unexpectedly. Each man is keeping secrets from one another, and when the truth is revealed, parent and child must work even harder to close the rift between them.
Fandry
North American Premiere
India/2013/103min
Director: Nagraj Manjule
Producers: Vivek Kajaria, Nilesh Navalakha
Screenwriter: Nagraj Manjule
Cast: Kishor Kadam, Chhaya Kadam, Somnath Awghade, Suraj Pawar, Rajshree Kharat, Sakshi Vyavhare, Aishvarya Shinde, Nagraj Manjule
Marathi poet Nagraj Manjule's impressive debut feature tells the story of Jabya, a Dalit boy, and his family's struggle against daily prejudice in their Maharashtra village. Jabya's carefree childhood desires and antics are soon stifled by his family's "untouchable" status, and the film's gradual transformation into an insightful and damning look at caste discrimination builds from a murmur to a defiant roar. Refusing to reduce his Dalit characters to victims – most explicitly at the film's explosive conclusion - Manjule's socially reflective film has received critical acclaim in India.
Hank and Asha
Los Angeles Premiere
USA/2013/73min
Director: James E. Duff
Producers: James E. Duff, Julia Morrison
Screenwriters: James E. Duff, Julia Morrison
Cast: Mahira Kakkar, Andrew Pastides
James E. Duff's feature directorial debut, the Audience Award winner at the 2013 Slamdance Film Festival, is an endearing tale of a long-distance connection in the digital age. Hank and Asha, two aspiring filmmakers separated by an ocean, connect with one another through video messages and quickly find themselves heading towards romance. That is, until Asha reveals some surprising news. Duff has created a captivating ode to the new possibilities open to us now that the world's gotten smaller.
Liar's Dice
Los Angeles Premiere
India/2013/104min
Director: Geetu Mohandas
Producers: Alan McAlex, Ajay G. Rai
Screenwriter: Geetu Mohandas
Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Geetanjali Thapa, Manya Gupta
Established actress Geetu Mohandas steps behind the lens for her bracing directorial debut. A woman named Kamala and her daughter journey from their remote Himalayan village to Delhi in search of Kamala's missing husband. They find a guide in an unfriendly wanderer whose interest may lie more in his personal gain than in any help he can offer them. Beautifully shot by Rajeev Ravi (Gangs of Wasseypur), Mohandas' film evokes a hazardous world where answers may never be clear and a helping hand always comes at a price.
Phoring
North American Premiere
India/2013/128min
Director: Indranil Roychowdhury
Producers: Anasua Roychowdury, Sugata Bal
Screenwriters: Indranil Roychowdhury, Sugata Sinha
Cast: Akash Adhikary, Sohini Sarkar, Sourav Basak, Ritwick Charaborty, Shankar Debnath, Senjuti Roymukherjee
Indranil Roychowdhury's stunning feature debut is an evocative, unpredictable tale of confused adolescence in a struggling North Bengal town. Phoring, an imaginative adolescent boy, and his beautiful new teacher Doel form a close friendship that soon arouses doubt and suspicion when Doel's presence in the town is revealed to have less-than-noble origins. Roychowdhury accomplishes a tricky feat with his first film by luring us with the promise of an inspirational teacher-student story before ultimately delivering a much more complex and truthful account of the joys and pains of growing up.
Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost (2013)
Los Angeles Premiere Germany-India-Netherlands/2013/109min
Director: Anup Singh
Producers: Bero Beyer, Johannes Rexin, Bettina Brokemper, Thierry Lenouvel
Screenwriter: Anup Singh, Madhuja Mukherjee
Cast: Irrfan Khan, Tisca Chopra, Tillotama Shome, Rasika Dugal
Set in 1940s Punjab, Anup Singh’s latest feature Qissa details the aftermath of the Indo-Pakistan Partition through the experiences of one Sikh family, headed by Umber (Irrfan Khan). Following the family’s forceful displacement from their village, Umber’s desire for a male heir is stronger than ever. When his wife gives birth to their fourth daughter, Kanwar, Umber makes the fateful decision to raise her as a boy. This tragic choice ends up dividing the family in violent ways, and provokes a series of increasingly unsettling situations for Kanwar as she grows up. While in a sense a ghost story, the source of pain and suffering is all too real.
Siddharth
Los Angeles Premiere
Canada-India/2013/96min
Director: Richie Mehta
Producers: David Miller, Steven N. Bray
Screenwriter: Richie Mehta
Cast: Rajesh Tailang, Tannishtha Chatterjee
A celebrated Iffla alum, Canadian director Richie Mehta returns to the festival with a heartbreaking story of parents Mahendra and Suman, whose son goes missing after being sent to work 200 miles north of Delhi. Carried by powerful yet restrained performances from Rajesh Tailang and Tannishtha Chatterjee as the parents, Mehta and cast capture the dignity of those facing the unthinkable. Mehta's chance encounter with a man searching for his lost son alerted him to the underreported plight of the families of 44,000 children estimated missing in India every year.
Ugly
North American Premiere
India/2013/128mins/Dcp
Director: Anurag Kashyap
Writer: Anurag Kashyap
Producers: Vikas Bahl, Madhu Mantena, Vikramaditya Motwane, Vivek Rangachari, Arun Rangachari
Cast: Rahul Bhatt, Ronit Roy, Tejaswini Kolhapure, Anshika Shrivastava
When ten-year-old Kali disappears from her father Rahul's car on the busy streets of Mumbai, the events that follow quickly spiral out of control and plunge into a morass of corruption and violence. Rahul and Kali's mother, Shalini, are divorced. Shalini is now married to Shoumik, the local police chief. When Shoumik learns that his stepdaughter is missing, he and Rahul clash in a breathless race to find the girl. With intricate plotting and vivid characterizations, Iffla alum Anurag Kashyap fashions a story that's sure to keep the heart racing.
Writers (Sulemani Keeda)
North American Premiere
India/2013/90min
Director: Amit V Masurkar
Writer: Amit V Masurkar
Producer: Datta Dave
Cast: Naveen Kasturia, Mayank Tewari, Aditi Vasudev and Karan Mirchandani
Writing partners Dulal and Mainak dream of shaking up Bollywood in director Amit Masurkar's slacker comedy. The two young men take a job from the wealthy, oddball son of a famous B-movie producer, but soon fear they're on the path to selling out. Masurkar's film captures the creative spirit of Andheri West, a Mumbai suburb where writers, directors, and actors come from all over India with the dream of working in the film industry, and is a sweet taste of things to come from the new "hindie" cinema.
Documentary Features
The Auction House: A Tale of Two Brothers
World Premiere
UK/2014/85min
Director: Ed Owles
Producers: Ed Owles, Giovanna Stopponi
The auction houses of Kolkata used to be where the rich and famous found the right high-end objects to decorate their homes. Today, the family-owned Russell Exchange is the last, and oldest, one to remain in India. Director Ed Owles follows two brothers, with the older brother moving back to Kolkata from London with hopes of using his Western business acumen to bring the Exchange into the 21st century. However, in a country radically transformed by technology and a rising youth culture, it may already be too late.
Faith Connections
Los Angeles Premiere
France-India/2013/115min/Dcp
Director: Pan Nalin
Producers: Raphaël Berdugo, Gaurav Dhingra, Pan Nalin, Virginie Lacombe
Every three years, Hindus gather at one of four rotating sites for Kumbh Mela, a religious celebration of faith and devotion marked by bathing in the sacred waters of the Ganges. With 100 million people at the 2013 Kumbh Mela, the pilgrimage is said to be the largest gathering on the planet. Iffla alum Pan Nalin crafts a moving and unique view of the mass gathering and presents unique stories of how individuals came to be there to share in the belief of the divine.
Powerless (Katiyabaaz)
Los Angeles Premiere
India/2013/82min
Director: Fahad Mustafa and Deepti Kakkar
Producers: Fahad Mustafa, Deepti Kakkar, Judy Tam, Leopold Koegler
Screenwriter: Fahad Mustafa
In Kanpur, a city of three million that has seen better days, one of the only ways for many residents to get electricity is to steal it. Co-directors Fahad Mustafa and Deepti Kakkar focus their attention on the likes of pirate engineers like Loha Singh and first female CEO at the local power authority Ritu Maheshwari. Coupled with beautiful photography of the intricately tied together powerlines of the city and a pulsating original score, they present a unique documentary about current-day India and its future battles over limited resources.
Shepherds of Paradise
U.S. Premiere
India/2013/50min
Director/Producer/Screenwriter/Cinematographer/Editor: Raja Shabir Khan
Composer: Bilal Iran
Nomadic herder Gafoor has to lead his large flock of goats, sheep, cows and horses across Jammu all the way to Kashmir so they can graze. Director Raja Shabir Khan presents lives few have ever seen, let alone lived, with simple beauty and real terror in a film that has won major National Awards in India. A cinematic wonder that must be seen to truly understand, Shepherds of Paradise is a testament of the power of film to transport us to other lands and experiences.
Bollywood By Night
Bombay Talkies
North American Premiere
India/117min/2013
Directors: Karan Johar, Dibakar Banerjee, Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap
Producers: Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Guneet Monga
Screenwriters: Karan Johar, Dibakar Banerjee, Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Anurag Kashyap
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan , Rani Mukerji, Katrina Kaif, Randeep Hooda, Saqib Saleem, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
A quartet of short films directed by four of India’s most exciting contemporary filmmakers celebrates 100 years of Indian cinema in this omnibus film. Karan Johar, Dibakar Banerjee, Zoya Akhtar and Anurag Kashyap crafts a tale of ordinary people whose love of movies profoundly alters the course of their lives. Each story beautifully captures how lovers of cinema can’t help but carry that fascination into their day-to-day life. Haven’t we all wished, at one time or another, that our lives were more like a film?
Monsoon Shootout
Los Angeles Premiere
India-uk-Netherlands/2013/88min
Director: Amit Kumar
Producers: Trevor Ingman, Guneet Monga, Martijn De Grunt
Screenwriter: Amit Kumar
Cast: Vijay Varma, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Geetanjali Thapa
A split-second decision made by a rookie police officer propels writer/director Amit Kumar’s debut feature, which fascinatingly splinters into three separate, equally pulse-pounding scenarios. In a secluded alley drenched in the pouring rain, principled cop Adi aims his gun at Shiva, a vicious gangster on the run. What Adi decides to do next will reverberate throughout his personal and professional life in ways he could never imagine. Kumar thus explores the ripple effect our choices have, and how we unknowingly alter the lives of those around us.
Shorts
Aarti
Shorts Program 2
World Premiere
USA/2013/4min
Director: David Walter Lech
Producer: Terrie Samundra
A hypnotic look into the nightly “ceremony of light” ritual in a Hindu temple in Sheikhupur, Punjab.
Alchemy
Shorts Program 2
U.S. Premiere
India/2013/5min
Directors: Pranay Patwardhan, Shivangi Ranawat, Janmeet Singh
Producer: Pritesh Varia
A bold and vibrant song to the intricate fabric of modern day India, a kaleidoscope of voices, colors and traditions.
Bhiwani Junction
Shorts Program 1
Los Angeles Premiere
USA/2013/18min
Director: Abhi Singh
Producer: Abhi Singh
A poignant documentary portrait of Himanshu, a 12-year old boxer, whose formidable commitment to the sport makes his lofty dreams to become an Olympic champion appear well within reach.
Black Rock (Kaatal)
Shorts Program 1
U.S. Premiere
India/2012/22min
Director: Vikrant Pawar
Producer: Film and Television Institute of India
Two young lovers spend one last afternoon together. A beautiful meditation on the ephemeral nature of young love that has won three of India’s National Film Awards.
The Fly (Makhi)
Shorts Program 2
World Premiere
India/2013/31min
Director: Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni
Producer: Film and Television Institute of India
Employed as a Fly Killer in an upscale restaurant, Pipal must ensure a fly-free environment by smacking dead the flies that buzz over the patrons’ heads. When a nearby drainage is closed and the source of the fly infestation eradicated, Pipal must find a way to produce enough live flies to save his job, in this delightfully absurdist commentary on urban India’s emerging work culture.
Beloved (Humsafar)
Shorts Program 2
U.S. Premiere
India/2012/6min
Directors/Writers: Swapnil Awate, Laura Erbacher
Producer: Dsk Supinfocom
A sweeping single shot takes us on the breathtaking animated journey of two lovers and their eternal pursuit of harmony.
Jaya
Shorts Program 2
USA/2013/19min
Director: Puja Maewal
Producer: Puja Maewal
Young Jaya is able to survive the gruesome gang life in the unforgiving streets of Mumbai by posing as a boy. When she meets a wealthy businessman who looks like he could be the father who abandoned her, she sets out to reclaim her identity, in this engrossing drama that was shortlisted for a Student Academy Award®.
Kush
Shorts Program 1
India/2013/25min
Director: Shubhashish Bhutiani
Producer: Shubhashish Bhutiani
A bus full of schoolchildren boisterously makes its way back from a field trip when the news of Indira Gandhi’s assassination by her Sikh bodyguards breaks. As violence quickly erupts across the country, Kush, the only Sikh student in the class, must find a way to escape the unquenchable fury of retribution, in this gripping drama that was shortlisted for an Academy Award®.
Little Gypsy (Kachho Gadulo)
Shorts Program 1
Los Angeles Premiere
India/2012/6min
Directors: Saptesh Chaubal, Pranay Patwardhan, Shivangi Ranawat
Producer: D.S.K. Supinfocom
Inspired by the folk traditions of various parts of India, this stunning animated film sweeps us into a mythical journey that celebrates the power of play and imagination.
Love.Love.Love.
Shorts Program 2
Los Angeles Premiere
Russian Federation/2013/12min
Director: Sandhya Daisy Sundaram
Producers: Tanya Petrik, Guillaume Protsenko
An intimate ode to the wondrous force of love, as it takes new shapes and forms through the endless Russian winters. Love. Love.Love. won the Short Film Special Jury Award for Non-Fiction at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.
Outpost
Shorts Program 1
U.S. Premiere
India-usa/2013/17min
Director: Shiva Shankar Bajpai
Producer: Aditi Anand
In the barren desert of the India-Pakistan border, two lone army guards on the opposite sides of the line yearn for booze, mosquito repellent and some human contact, in this humorous glimpse into the absurdity of rigid immaterial divides.
Presence
Shorts Program 2
U.S. Premiere
India/2012/17min
Directors: Ekta Mittal, Yashaswini Raghunandan
Producers: Ekta Mittal, Yashaswini Raghunandan
Long days and nights spent within the bellies of the rising structural beasts that rapidly transform the city of Bangalore bring on visions of ghosts that speak of the construction workers’ memories, longings and fears, in this haunting meditation on the migrant experience.
Skin Deep
Screens with Writers
U.S. Premiere
India/2013/20min
Director: Hardik Mehta
Producers: Devang Bhavsar, Niraj Kothari
Sanjay and Sushma plan to elope to escape a looming arranged marriage. They are in love and their future together shines bright and perfect and filled with possibility--that is, as long as an extra piece of skin that complicates their sex life gets fixed in what should be a routine medical procedure. But Mumbai’s electricity gods have other plans in store for them.
Small Yellow Field (Tau Seru)
Shorts Program 1
Los Angeles Premiere
Australia-India/2013/8min
Director: Rodd Rathjen
Producer: Rodd Rathjen
In the remote vastness of the Himalayas, a young nomad's curiosity lies beyond the horizon. This stunningly photographed film made its world premiere at Cannes Critics’ Week.
The Puppet (Tamaash)
Screens with Shepherds Of Paradise
Los Angeles Premiere
India/2013/32min
Directors: Devanshu Singh, Satyanshu Singh
Producers: Datta Dave, Chaitanya Hegde, Omar Nissar Paul, Devanshu Singh, Satyanshu Singh
A mysterious puppet offers young Anzar the chance to escape his father’s relentless punishments over his poor school grades by granting him the power to inflict misfortune on his nemesis, his brilliant classmate, Sadat. However, his newfound peace is short-lived as Sadat falls severely ill and Anzar comes to realize that the puppet’s powers are spiraling out of his control...
The festival is widely recognized as the premiere showcase of groundbreaking Indian cinema globally. Iffla will run April 8-13 at ArcLight Hollywood in Los Angeles, the festival’s home since its inception. Jadoo, an exploration of family bonds amidst two feuding brothers’ restaurants in England, will screen as the festival’s Closing Night Gala. The film is written and directed by Iffla alum Amit Gupta, and first premiered at the 2013 Berlinale. It features a wonderful ensemble cast that includes Kulvinder Ghir, Amara Karan, Harish Patel, Tom Mison, and Madhur Jaffrey. As previously announced, Iffla will open with Jeffrey D. Brown’s Sold, produced by Jane Charles and executive produced by Emma Thompson.
Iffla 2014 wil l present more than 33 films, including three world premieres, six North American premieres, six U.S. premieres, and 16 Los Angeles premieres. The films feature 10 different languages, from Hindi to Marathi, to Russian to Bengali. Additionally, Iffla supports American, Australian, British, Canadian, and European diaspora filmmakers from nine different countries telling their stories.
“I'm thrilled and proud that Iffla's line-up this year includes an especially diverse range of cinematic experiences, covering many regions of India and the diaspora,” said Iffla’s Artistic Director Jasmine Jaisinghani. "We would like to thank our Programming Advisor in India, Uma Da Cunha, for helping our programming team source some of these exceptional films."
Program highlights include: the North American premiere of Anurag Kashyap’s latest, Ugly an intense, masterfully directed psychological thriller that premiered in the 2013 Director’s Fortnight section of Cannes; Liar's Dice, the remarkable directorial debut of South Indian actress Geetu Mohandas that premiered at this year’s Sundance Film Festival; Anup Singh’s latest feature Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost, starring Irrfan Khan (Life of Pi, Slumdog Millionaire), winner of Netpac Award at the Toronto International Film Festival, and Dioraphte Award at the International Film Festival Rotterdam; the Audience Award winner at the 2013 Slamdance Film Festival Hank and Asha , an exploratory, romantic look at two people bonding in the digital age by newcomer James E. Duff; Nagraj Manjule’s Fandry, a highly praised debut feature for its multilayered emotion and realism on the subject of caste discrimination; Brahmin Bulls starring Roshan Seth (Gandhi, Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom, Mississippi Masala) and Sendhil Ramamurthy (Beauty and the Beast, Heroes) as an estranged father and son unexpectedly brought together to confront the family’s past; and Siddharth, a nuanced look at a family whose son goes missing, by lauded Canadian director and Iffla alum Richie Mehta (Amal).
The festival's feature documentary competition includes an eclectic mix of films from established and upcoming filmmakers that consider India's unique traditions and dynamic future. The films include: the world premiere of
The Auction House , an intimate and funny look at two brothers trying to keep their anachronistic family business going in the digital age; festival favorite Powerless, which depicts intense struggles over electricity in a mid-size Indian city; Faith Connections, Iffla alum Pan Nalin's beautiful and rare look at the Kumbh Mela; and the National Award-winning Shepherds of Paradise, about an arduous, mountainous trek through an animal drive in the Kashmiri winter.
The Bollywood by Night series returns this year with Bombay Talkies and Monsoon Shootout. Premiering at last year’s Cannes Film Festival, Bombay Talkies is a quartet of short films that celebrates 100 years of Indian cinema. The omnibus film features work by four of India’s most exciting contemporary directors: Karan Johar, Dibakar Banerjee, Zoya Akhtar, and Anurag Kashyap, as well as a stellar cast that includes Amitabh Bachchan, Rani Mukerji, and Katrina Kaif. Monsoon Shoutout is a thrilling debut by Iffla alum writer/director Amit Kumar about how a split-second decision made by a rookie police officer has rippling effects in his life and the lives of those around him.
The shorts competition showcases a diverse selection of 15 films that include narrative, documentary, experimental, and animated works. Highlights of this year’s program include Academy Award® shortlisted Kush; Sundance award winner Love.Love.Love.; and the world premiere of acclaimed director Umesh Kulkarni’s The Fly.
Festival Passes and Gala tickets are currently on sale at the festival's website.
For more information, please visit:
Website: www.indianfilmfestival.org.
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ indianfilmfestival
Twitter: https://twitter.com /iffla
Tumblr: http://indianfilmfestival.tumblr.com/
About Iffla
Now in its 12th year, the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (Iffla) is a nonprofit organization devoted to a greater appreciation of Indian cinema and culture by showcasing films, honoring entertainment industry business executives, and promoting the diverse perspectives of the Indian diaspora.
Opening Night Gala
Sold
Los Angeles Premiere
USA/2014/97min
Director: Jeffrey D. Brown
Producer: Jane Charles
Executive Producer: Emma Thompson
Screenwriters: Joseph Kwong, Jeffrey D. Brown
Composer: John McDowell, Sammy Chand, Salim & Sulaiman Merchant
Cast: Susmita Mukherjee, Seema Biswas, Tillotama Shome, Niyar Saikia, Priyanka Bose, Ankur Vikal, Parambrata Chatterjee, Gillian Anderson, David Arquette
Academy Award®-winning filmmaker Jeffrey D. Brown adapts Patricia McCormick’s novel Sold – a National Book Award finalist – into a vivid, harrowing and inspiring story of a young girl’s resilience in the face of unspeakable cruelty.
Closing Night
Jadoo
Los Angeles Premiere
UK/2013/84 mins
Director: Amit Gupta
Producers: Amanda Faber, Isabelle Georgeaux, Richard Holmes, Nikki Parrott
Screenwriter: Amit Gupta
Composer: Stephen Warbeck
Cast: Kulvinder Ghir, Amara Karan, Harish Patel, Tom Mison, Madhur Jaffrey
Set in Leicester, England, Amit Gupta’s culinary comedy charts the chaos that ensues when young Shalini gets engaged to her longtime boyfriend Mark. The fact that Mark is not Indian is the least of Shalini’s concerns. Her father Raja and uncle Jagi have been at war for years. After a legendary falling out that caused them to close their family restaurant, each man opened his own establishment – directly across the street from one another! Shalini’s dream wedding would see both men put aside their differences and prepare the feast together, but resentment runs deep and neither man can hear mention of the other’s name without a spike in blood pressure. Both the prospect of disappointing their beloved Shalini and the threat of a new, hip restaurant opening in the area force Raja and Jagi to work together – but for how long? In this uproariously funny and heartfelt exploration of family bonds, shared history and gastronomic perfection, Gupta’s cast is endlessly appealing. Plus, there’s enough mouth-watering Indian food on display to have your stomach growling before the credits roll.
Feature Films
Before My Eyes (Ankhon Dekhi)
Los Angeles Premiere
India/2013/107min
Director: Rajat Kapoor Producer: Manish Mundra
Screenwriter: Rajat Kapoor
Cast: Sanjay Sanjay Mishra, Seema Pahwa, Rajat Kapoor, Taranjeet, Maya Sarao
Celebrated writer, director, and actor Rajat Kapoor (Midnight’s Children, Monsoon Wedding, Mixed Doubles, Mithya) paints an offbeat yet thought-provoking portrait of domestic life in modern day Delhi when an incident prompts head of the family Bauji to reject anything he himself has not experienced, much to the exasperation of his extended family but to the delight of his newfound philosopher disciples. Balancing the comical and the existential, both Bauji and the film ask the basic question, ‘Can you know truth without true experience?’
Brahmin Bulls
Los Angeles Premiere
USA/96min/2013
Director: Mahesh Pailoor
Producer: Yoshinobu Tsuji
Screenwriters: Anu Pradhan, Mahesh Pailoor
Cast: Sendhil Ramamurthy, Roshan Seth, Mary Steenburgen, Justin Bartha, Cassidy Freeman, Monica Raymund, Michael Lerner
Mahesh Pailoor's tender, funny, and touching debut tells the story of estranged father and son Ashok and Sid, who reunite at Sid's Los Angeles home when Ashok arrives unexpectedly. Each man is keeping secrets from one another, and when the truth is revealed, parent and child must work even harder to close the rift between them.
Fandry
North American Premiere
India/2013/103min
Director: Nagraj Manjule
Producers: Vivek Kajaria, Nilesh Navalakha
Screenwriter: Nagraj Manjule
Cast: Kishor Kadam, Chhaya Kadam, Somnath Awghade, Suraj Pawar, Rajshree Kharat, Sakshi Vyavhare, Aishvarya Shinde, Nagraj Manjule
Marathi poet Nagraj Manjule's impressive debut feature tells the story of Jabya, a Dalit boy, and his family's struggle against daily prejudice in their Maharashtra village. Jabya's carefree childhood desires and antics are soon stifled by his family's "untouchable" status, and the film's gradual transformation into an insightful and damning look at caste discrimination builds from a murmur to a defiant roar. Refusing to reduce his Dalit characters to victims – most explicitly at the film's explosive conclusion - Manjule's socially reflective film has received critical acclaim in India.
Hank and Asha
Los Angeles Premiere
USA/2013/73min
Director: James E. Duff
Producers: James E. Duff, Julia Morrison
Screenwriters: James E. Duff, Julia Morrison
Cast: Mahira Kakkar, Andrew Pastides
James E. Duff's feature directorial debut, the Audience Award winner at the 2013 Slamdance Film Festival, is an endearing tale of a long-distance connection in the digital age. Hank and Asha, two aspiring filmmakers separated by an ocean, connect with one another through video messages and quickly find themselves heading towards romance. That is, until Asha reveals some surprising news. Duff has created a captivating ode to the new possibilities open to us now that the world's gotten smaller.
Liar's Dice
Los Angeles Premiere
India/2013/104min
Director: Geetu Mohandas
Producers: Alan McAlex, Ajay G. Rai
Screenwriter: Geetu Mohandas
Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Geetanjali Thapa, Manya Gupta
Established actress Geetu Mohandas steps behind the lens for her bracing directorial debut. A woman named Kamala and her daughter journey from their remote Himalayan village to Delhi in search of Kamala's missing husband. They find a guide in an unfriendly wanderer whose interest may lie more in his personal gain than in any help he can offer them. Beautifully shot by Rajeev Ravi (Gangs of Wasseypur), Mohandas' film evokes a hazardous world where answers may never be clear and a helping hand always comes at a price.
Phoring
North American Premiere
India/2013/128min
Director: Indranil Roychowdhury
Producers: Anasua Roychowdury, Sugata Bal
Screenwriters: Indranil Roychowdhury, Sugata Sinha
Cast: Akash Adhikary, Sohini Sarkar, Sourav Basak, Ritwick Charaborty, Shankar Debnath, Senjuti Roymukherjee
Indranil Roychowdhury's stunning feature debut is an evocative, unpredictable tale of confused adolescence in a struggling North Bengal town. Phoring, an imaginative adolescent boy, and his beautiful new teacher Doel form a close friendship that soon arouses doubt and suspicion when Doel's presence in the town is revealed to have less-than-noble origins. Roychowdhury accomplishes a tricky feat with his first film by luring us with the promise of an inspirational teacher-student story before ultimately delivering a much more complex and truthful account of the joys and pains of growing up.
Qissa: The Tale of a Lonely Ghost (2013)
Los Angeles Premiere Germany-India-Netherlands/2013/109min
Director: Anup Singh
Producers: Bero Beyer, Johannes Rexin, Bettina Brokemper, Thierry Lenouvel
Screenwriter: Anup Singh, Madhuja Mukherjee
Cast: Irrfan Khan, Tisca Chopra, Tillotama Shome, Rasika Dugal
Set in 1940s Punjab, Anup Singh’s latest feature Qissa details the aftermath of the Indo-Pakistan Partition through the experiences of one Sikh family, headed by Umber (Irrfan Khan). Following the family’s forceful displacement from their village, Umber’s desire for a male heir is stronger than ever. When his wife gives birth to their fourth daughter, Kanwar, Umber makes the fateful decision to raise her as a boy. This tragic choice ends up dividing the family in violent ways, and provokes a series of increasingly unsettling situations for Kanwar as she grows up. While in a sense a ghost story, the source of pain and suffering is all too real.
Siddharth
Los Angeles Premiere
Canada-India/2013/96min
Director: Richie Mehta
Producers: David Miller, Steven N. Bray
Screenwriter: Richie Mehta
Cast: Rajesh Tailang, Tannishtha Chatterjee
A celebrated Iffla alum, Canadian director Richie Mehta returns to the festival with a heartbreaking story of parents Mahendra and Suman, whose son goes missing after being sent to work 200 miles north of Delhi. Carried by powerful yet restrained performances from Rajesh Tailang and Tannishtha Chatterjee as the parents, Mehta and cast capture the dignity of those facing the unthinkable. Mehta's chance encounter with a man searching for his lost son alerted him to the underreported plight of the families of 44,000 children estimated missing in India every year.
Ugly
North American Premiere
India/2013/128mins/Dcp
Director: Anurag Kashyap
Writer: Anurag Kashyap
Producers: Vikas Bahl, Madhu Mantena, Vikramaditya Motwane, Vivek Rangachari, Arun Rangachari
Cast: Rahul Bhatt, Ronit Roy, Tejaswini Kolhapure, Anshika Shrivastava
When ten-year-old Kali disappears from her father Rahul's car on the busy streets of Mumbai, the events that follow quickly spiral out of control and plunge into a morass of corruption and violence. Rahul and Kali's mother, Shalini, are divorced. Shalini is now married to Shoumik, the local police chief. When Shoumik learns that his stepdaughter is missing, he and Rahul clash in a breathless race to find the girl. With intricate plotting and vivid characterizations, Iffla alum Anurag Kashyap fashions a story that's sure to keep the heart racing.
Writers (Sulemani Keeda)
North American Premiere
India/2013/90min
Director: Amit V Masurkar
Writer: Amit V Masurkar
Producer: Datta Dave
Cast: Naveen Kasturia, Mayank Tewari, Aditi Vasudev and Karan Mirchandani
Writing partners Dulal and Mainak dream of shaking up Bollywood in director Amit Masurkar's slacker comedy. The two young men take a job from the wealthy, oddball son of a famous B-movie producer, but soon fear they're on the path to selling out. Masurkar's film captures the creative spirit of Andheri West, a Mumbai suburb where writers, directors, and actors come from all over India with the dream of working in the film industry, and is a sweet taste of things to come from the new "hindie" cinema.
Documentary Features
The Auction House: A Tale of Two Brothers
World Premiere
UK/2014/85min
Director: Ed Owles
Producers: Ed Owles, Giovanna Stopponi
The auction houses of Kolkata used to be where the rich and famous found the right high-end objects to decorate their homes. Today, the family-owned Russell Exchange is the last, and oldest, one to remain in India. Director Ed Owles follows two brothers, with the older brother moving back to Kolkata from London with hopes of using his Western business acumen to bring the Exchange into the 21st century. However, in a country radically transformed by technology and a rising youth culture, it may already be too late.
Faith Connections
Los Angeles Premiere
France-India/2013/115min/Dcp
Director: Pan Nalin
Producers: Raphaël Berdugo, Gaurav Dhingra, Pan Nalin, Virginie Lacombe
Every three years, Hindus gather at one of four rotating sites for Kumbh Mela, a religious celebration of faith and devotion marked by bathing in the sacred waters of the Ganges. With 100 million people at the 2013 Kumbh Mela, the pilgrimage is said to be the largest gathering on the planet. Iffla alum Pan Nalin crafts a moving and unique view of the mass gathering and presents unique stories of how individuals came to be there to share in the belief of the divine.
Powerless (Katiyabaaz)
Los Angeles Premiere
India/2013/82min
Director: Fahad Mustafa and Deepti Kakkar
Producers: Fahad Mustafa, Deepti Kakkar, Judy Tam, Leopold Koegler
Screenwriter: Fahad Mustafa
In Kanpur, a city of three million that has seen better days, one of the only ways for many residents to get electricity is to steal it. Co-directors Fahad Mustafa and Deepti Kakkar focus their attention on the likes of pirate engineers like Loha Singh and first female CEO at the local power authority Ritu Maheshwari. Coupled with beautiful photography of the intricately tied together powerlines of the city and a pulsating original score, they present a unique documentary about current-day India and its future battles over limited resources.
Shepherds of Paradise
U.S. Premiere
India/2013/50min
Director/Producer/Screenwriter/Cinematographer/Editor: Raja Shabir Khan
Composer: Bilal Iran
Nomadic herder Gafoor has to lead his large flock of goats, sheep, cows and horses across Jammu all the way to Kashmir so they can graze. Director Raja Shabir Khan presents lives few have ever seen, let alone lived, with simple beauty and real terror in a film that has won major National Awards in India. A cinematic wonder that must be seen to truly understand, Shepherds of Paradise is a testament of the power of film to transport us to other lands and experiences.
Bollywood By Night
Bombay Talkies
North American Premiere
India/117min/2013
Directors: Karan Johar, Dibakar Banerjee, Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap
Producers: Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Guneet Monga
Screenwriters: Karan Johar, Dibakar Banerjee, Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Anurag Kashyap
Cast: Amitabh Bachchan , Rani Mukerji, Katrina Kaif, Randeep Hooda, Saqib Saleem, Nawazuddin Siddiqui
A quartet of short films directed by four of India’s most exciting contemporary filmmakers celebrates 100 years of Indian cinema in this omnibus film. Karan Johar, Dibakar Banerjee, Zoya Akhtar and Anurag Kashyap crafts a tale of ordinary people whose love of movies profoundly alters the course of their lives. Each story beautifully captures how lovers of cinema can’t help but carry that fascination into their day-to-day life. Haven’t we all wished, at one time or another, that our lives were more like a film?
Monsoon Shootout
Los Angeles Premiere
India-uk-Netherlands/2013/88min
Director: Amit Kumar
Producers: Trevor Ingman, Guneet Monga, Martijn De Grunt
Screenwriter: Amit Kumar
Cast: Vijay Varma, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Geetanjali Thapa
A split-second decision made by a rookie police officer propels writer/director Amit Kumar’s debut feature, which fascinatingly splinters into three separate, equally pulse-pounding scenarios. In a secluded alley drenched in the pouring rain, principled cop Adi aims his gun at Shiva, a vicious gangster on the run. What Adi decides to do next will reverberate throughout his personal and professional life in ways he could never imagine. Kumar thus explores the ripple effect our choices have, and how we unknowingly alter the lives of those around us.
Shorts
Aarti
Shorts Program 2
World Premiere
USA/2013/4min
Director: David Walter Lech
Producer: Terrie Samundra
A hypnotic look into the nightly “ceremony of light” ritual in a Hindu temple in Sheikhupur, Punjab.
Alchemy
Shorts Program 2
U.S. Premiere
India/2013/5min
Directors: Pranay Patwardhan, Shivangi Ranawat, Janmeet Singh
Producer: Pritesh Varia
A bold and vibrant song to the intricate fabric of modern day India, a kaleidoscope of voices, colors and traditions.
Bhiwani Junction
Shorts Program 1
Los Angeles Premiere
USA/2013/18min
Director: Abhi Singh
Producer: Abhi Singh
A poignant documentary portrait of Himanshu, a 12-year old boxer, whose formidable commitment to the sport makes his lofty dreams to become an Olympic champion appear well within reach.
Black Rock (Kaatal)
Shorts Program 1
U.S. Premiere
India/2012/22min
Director: Vikrant Pawar
Producer: Film and Television Institute of India
Two young lovers spend one last afternoon together. A beautiful meditation on the ephemeral nature of young love that has won three of India’s National Film Awards.
The Fly (Makhi)
Shorts Program 2
World Premiere
India/2013/31min
Director: Umesh Vinayak Kulkarni
Producer: Film and Television Institute of India
Employed as a Fly Killer in an upscale restaurant, Pipal must ensure a fly-free environment by smacking dead the flies that buzz over the patrons’ heads. When a nearby drainage is closed and the source of the fly infestation eradicated, Pipal must find a way to produce enough live flies to save his job, in this delightfully absurdist commentary on urban India’s emerging work culture.
Beloved (Humsafar)
Shorts Program 2
U.S. Premiere
India/2012/6min
Directors/Writers: Swapnil Awate, Laura Erbacher
Producer: Dsk Supinfocom
A sweeping single shot takes us on the breathtaking animated journey of two lovers and their eternal pursuit of harmony.
Jaya
Shorts Program 2
USA/2013/19min
Director: Puja Maewal
Producer: Puja Maewal
Young Jaya is able to survive the gruesome gang life in the unforgiving streets of Mumbai by posing as a boy. When she meets a wealthy businessman who looks like he could be the father who abandoned her, she sets out to reclaim her identity, in this engrossing drama that was shortlisted for a Student Academy Award®.
Kush
Shorts Program 1
India/2013/25min
Director: Shubhashish Bhutiani
Producer: Shubhashish Bhutiani
A bus full of schoolchildren boisterously makes its way back from a field trip when the news of Indira Gandhi’s assassination by her Sikh bodyguards breaks. As violence quickly erupts across the country, Kush, the only Sikh student in the class, must find a way to escape the unquenchable fury of retribution, in this gripping drama that was shortlisted for an Academy Award®.
Little Gypsy (Kachho Gadulo)
Shorts Program 1
Los Angeles Premiere
India/2012/6min
Directors: Saptesh Chaubal, Pranay Patwardhan, Shivangi Ranawat
Producer: D.S.K. Supinfocom
Inspired by the folk traditions of various parts of India, this stunning animated film sweeps us into a mythical journey that celebrates the power of play and imagination.
Love.Love.Love.
Shorts Program 2
Los Angeles Premiere
Russian Federation/2013/12min
Director: Sandhya Daisy Sundaram
Producers: Tanya Petrik, Guillaume Protsenko
An intimate ode to the wondrous force of love, as it takes new shapes and forms through the endless Russian winters. Love. Love.Love. won the Short Film Special Jury Award for Non-Fiction at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival.
Outpost
Shorts Program 1
U.S. Premiere
India-usa/2013/17min
Director: Shiva Shankar Bajpai
Producer: Aditi Anand
In the barren desert of the India-Pakistan border, two lone army guards on the opposite sides of the line yearn for booze, mosquito repellent and some human contact, in this humorous glimpse into the absurdity of rigid immaterial divides.
Presence
Shorts Program 2
U.S. Premiere
India/2012/17min
Directors: Ekta Mittal, Yashaswini Raghunandan
Producers: Ekta Mittal, Yashaswini Raghunandan
Long days and nights spent within the bellies of the rising structural beasts that rapidly transform the city of Bangalore bring on visions of ghosts that speak of the construction workers’ memories, longings and fears, in this haunting meditation on the migrant experience.
Skin Deep
Screens with Writers
U.S. Premiere
India/2013/20min
Director: Hardik Mehta
Producers: Devang Bhavsar, Niraj Kothari
Sanjay and Sushma plan to elope to escape a looming arranged marriage. They are in love and their future together shines bright and perfect and filled with possibility--that is, as long as an extra piece of skin that complicates their sex life gets fixed in what should be a routine medical procedure. But Mumbai’s electricity gods have other plans in store for them.
Small Yellow Field (Tau Seru)
Shorts Program 1
Los Angeles Premiere
Australia-India/2013/8min
Director: Rodd Rathjen
Producer: Rodd Rathjen
In the remote vastness of the Himalayas, a young nomad's curiosity lies beyond the horizon. This stunningly photographed film made its world premiere at Cannes Critics’ Week.
The Puppet (Tamaash)
Screens with Shepherds Of Paradise
Los Angeles Premiere
India/2013/32min
Directors: Devanshu Singh, Satyanshu Singh
Producers: Datta Dave, Chaitanya Hegde, Omar Nissar Paul, Devanshu Singh, Satyanshu Singh
A mysterious puppet offers young Anzar the chance to escape his father’s relentless punishments over his poor school grades by granting him the power to inflict misfortune on his nemesis, his brilliant classmate, Sadat. However, his newfound peace is short-lived as Sadat falls severely ill and Anzar comes to realize that the puppet’s powers are spiraling out of his control...
- 4/8/2014
- by Carlos Aguilar
- Sydney's Buzz
They are both touted as this generation’s most bankable stars having proven their mettle in a short span in the industry. Alia Bhatt and Parineeti Chopra join Karan Johar in the season finale of Koffee with Karan 4. While for Alia it is her second outing on the couch this season, Parineeti makes her debut on the talk show. The two actresses have made no qualms about their professional insecurities, albeit in a healthy way, with each other while being just as congenial in the same tone.
All that and more on the upcoming episode of Koffee with Karan Season 4 which airs on Star World on Sunday, 06 April 2014. Powered by Idea
Snippets from the episode
Karan: There is so much conjecture about Manish and you, and you have gone on record and said he is your 4am friend. So at 4am do you call him or tap him?
Parineeti – (Laughs...
All that and more on the upcoming episode of Koffee with Karan Season 4 which airs on Star World on Sunday, 06 April 2014. Powered by Idea
Snippets from the episode
Karan: There is so much conjecture about Manish and you, and you have gone on record and said he is your 4am friend. So at 4am do you call him or tap him?
Parineeti – (Laughs...
- 4/7/2014
- by Pooja Rao
- Bollyspice
From April 8th to the 11th, Indian films will once again be showcased in the Us at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (Iffla). In its 12th year, Iffla boasts an incredible lineup of fabulous films that reflects the rich diversity of Indian cinema. Iffla’s Artistic Director Jasmine Jaisinghani says, “I’m thrilled and proud that Iffla’s line-up this year includes an especially diverse range of cinematic experiences, covering many regions of India and the diaspora.”
Iffla 2014 presents 33 films that include feature films, documentaries and shorts. The festival will have three world premieres, six North American premieres, six U.S. premieres, and 16 Los Angeles premieres. The films feature 10 different languages, from Hindi to Marathi, to Russian to Bengali. Additionally, Iffla supports American, Australian, British, Canadian, and European diaspora filmmakers from nine different countries telling their stories.
Bollywood will be well represented with three outstanding films all showing during the festival’s run.
Iffla 2014 presents 33 films that include feature films, documentaries and shorts. The festival will have three world premieres, six North American premieres, six U.S. premieres, and 16 Los Angeles premieres. The films feature 10 different languages, from Hindi to Marathi, to Russian to Bengali. Additionally, Iffla supports American, Australian, British, Canadian, and European diaspora filmmakers from nine different countries telling their stories.
Bollywood will be well represented with three outstanding films all showing during the festival’s run.
- 3/21/2014
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
It’s all about loving the family on the Koffee couch with Karan this week with cousins’ actor Kajol and filmmaker Ayan Mukherjee. While Kajol does not seem to miss a bean in mentioning Ajay Devgn in response to almost every question Karan posed to her, Ayan was more than candid about his ‘love story’ with friend Ranbir Kapoor (who is practically more like family to him). It is expected that the usually straightforward Kajol will have quite the few quips to make for an interesting episode, what remains to see if the duo can up the Trp of the other Kapoor cousins episode from earlier this season.
All that and more on the upcoming episode of Koffee with Karan Season 4 which airs on Star World on Sunday, 16 March 2014. Powered by Idea
Snippets from the episode
Karan: Suddenly you are in the fashion pages Kajol, I thought two things wouldn...
All that and more on the upcoming episode of Koffee with Karan Season 4 which airs on Star World on Sunday, 16 March 2014. Powered by Idea
Snippets from the episode
Karan: Suddenly you are in the fashion pages Kajol, I thought two things wouldn...
- 3/16/2014
- by Pooja Rao
- Bollyspice
Koffee with Karan Season 4 this season has experimented with the guests on the couch as we have seen a series of debutants. This episode brought pretty lady Anushka Sharma back along with the ‘brand ambassador of alternate cinema’ Anurag Kashyap. They spoke about contemporaries in the industry, kind of films and lots more!
It didn’t take much time for KJo to bombard Anushka about all the speculation regarding her previous relationship with Ranveer Singh, and now with Virat Kohli. She still denies dating Ranveer and sticks to the fact that people thought they were together because they were working together. About Virat, she says they are just friends. “We are good friends, we hang out and we call each other. I am like that with people, even boys. I can sit on one bed with a guy friend and watch a movie and that would be it. I have...
It didn’t take much time for KJo to bombard Anushka about all the speculation regarding her previous relationship with Ranveer Singh, and now with Virat Kohli. She still denies dating Ranveer and sticks to the fact that people thought they were together because they were working together. About Virat, she says they are just friends. “We are good friends, we hang out and we call each other. I am like that with people, even boys. I can sit on one bed with a guy friend and watch a movie and that would be it. I have...
- 2/15/2014
- by Samreen Tungekar
- Bollyspice
Hyderabad, Jan 13: Producer Dil Raju, who is ecstatic with the response to his Telugu action-thriller "Yevadu", said Monday that the film has turned out to be the biggest hit of his banner despite having a delayed release.
Raju has so far produced 16 films, including hits like "Bommarillu", "Dil" and "Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu", under his banner Sri Venkateswara Creations.
"Despite being postponed so many times, I'm extremely happy that our film has turned out to be a blockbuster. It has turned out to be the biggest hit of our banner which has so far produced 16 films," Raju told reporters here.
He was speaking.
Raju has so far produced 16 films, including hits like "Bommarillu", "Dil" and "Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu", under his banner Sri Venkateswara Creations.
"Despite being postponed so many times, I'm extremely happy that our film has turned out to be a blockbuster. It has turned out to be the biggest hit of our banner which has so far produced 16 films," Raju told reporters here.
He was speaking.
- 1/13/2014
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
Every year Bollywood says, Aaja nachle! And we do! How many of you are doing the signature Batameez Dil or Raghupati Raghav step when the song comes on the radio? It’s moments like that that remind you of the power of our choreographers. We now stop to glorify these brilliant creative minds who made our stars dance to perfection. They not only delivered a brilliantly choreographed number but it was one that had great entertainment value. Those that excel to the top of our list are the few special numbers that were more than just mere songs. Read on to find out which songs we thought excelled in choreography in the year 2013!
10. ‘Shuddh Desi Romance’ – Shuddh Desi Romance
The movie may be forgettable, however this celebratory number in the final credits stays with you. Acharya brought in a whole lot of fun yet kept the dancing in tact. Sushant...
10. ‘Shuddh Desi Romance’ – Shuddh Desi Romance
The movie may be forgettable, however this celebratory number in the final credits stays with you. Acharya brought in a whole lot of fun yet kept the dancing in tact. Sushant...
- 1/2/2014
- by Prathna Tiwari
- Bollyspice
Chennai, Dec 2: The shooting of Akkineni Naga Chaitanya-starrer Telugu action-drama "Autonagar Surya" has been wrapped up with the canning of a soon. The film will be ready for release soon.
"We recently shot a dance number featuring Chaitanya and actress Kimaya. With that song, we have completed shooting for the film and we will begin the post-production work in a few days. The audio launch is likely to take place in this month," the film's producer K. Atchi Reddy told Ians.
"The song was choreographed by Raju Sundaram, and this is first time that Chaitanya will be seen in a dance number," he said.
Directed by Deva Katta, "Autonagar Surya" was almost shelved several times.
The film also features Samantha.
"We recently shot a dance number featuring Chaitanya and actress Kimaya. With that song, we have completed shooting for the film and we will begin the post-production work in a few days. The audio launch is likely to take place in this month," the film's producer K. Atchi Reddy told Ians.
"The song was choreographed by Raju Sundaram, and this is first time that Chaitanya will be seen in a dance number," he said.
Directed by Deva Katta, "Autonagar Surya" was almost shelved several times.
The film also features Samantha.
- 12/2/2013
- by Shiva Prakash
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, Nov 22: The release of Ram Charan Teja-starrer Telugu action-drama "Yevadu", slated to hit the screens Dec 19, may be delayed if the Telangana bill is introduced by the central government next month, said its producer Dil Raju.
"I'm planning to release the film on Dec 19 if the Telangana bill is not passed. I haven't decided on postponing the film, but if the bill is passed and it is likely create some agitation, then I plan to release the film during Sankranti next year in January," Raju told Ians.
The United Progressive Alliance has taken a decision to carve out a separate state of Telangana from Andhra Pradesh..
"I'm planning to release the film on Dec 19 if the Telangana bill is not passed. I haven't decided on postponing the film, but if the bill is passed and it is likely create some agitation, then I plan to release the film during Sankranti next year in January," Raju told Ians.
The United Progressive Alliance has taken a decision to carve out a separate state of Telangana from Andhra Pradesh..
- 11/22/2013
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
Shubhashish Bhutiani at Venice Film Festival
S hubhashish Bhutiani has every reason to celebrate. His diploma film at the School of Visual Arts in New York won the Orizzonti award for Best Short Film at the prestigious Venice Film Festival this year. It was the only film to represent India besides Venice veterans Amit Dutta and Shekhar Kapoor who were invited to make a 1-minute short film on the festival’s 70th anniversary.
Bhutiani talks to DearCinema about his film Kush.
What is Kush about?
Kush is inspired by a true story. In 1984, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her two Sikh bodyguards, causing anti-Sikh riots to erupt throughout the country. A teacher travelling back from a field trip with her class of 10-year-old students struggles to protect Kush, the only Sikh student in the class, from the growing violence around him.
What inspired you to make a...
S hubhashish Bhutiani has every reason to celebrate. His diploma film at the School of Visual Arts in New York won the Orizzonti award for Best Short Film at the prestigious Venice Film Festival this year. It was the only film to represent India besides Venice veterans Amit Dutta and Shekhar Kapoor who were invited to make a 1-minute short film on the festival’s 70th anniversary.
Bhutiani talks to DearCinema about his film Kush.
What is Kush about?
Kush is inspired by a true story. In 1984, Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi was assassinated by her two Sikh bodyguards, causing anti-Sikh riots to erupt throughout the country. A teacher travelling back from a field trip with her class of 10-year-old students struggles to protect Kush, the only Sikh student in the class, from the growing violence around him.
What inspired you to make a...
- 9/30/2013
- by Nandita Dutta
- DearCinema.com
Chennai, Sep 11: He hasn't got an opportunity to groove to a song so far in his films, but actor Vijay Sethupathi's fans will now get to see him groove for the first time in upcoming Tamil comedy "Idharkagathane Aasaipattai Balakumara" (Iab).
"Dancing is supposed to be fun, but for me it wasn't easy because I haven't danced before in my films. It gave me the jitters, but thanks to my supportive dance master Raju Sundaram, I managed to pull it off," Vijay told Ians.
"Overall, it was a very different experience and I hope my fans will enjoy it," he added.
Vijay, who rose to fame with three back-to-back blockbusters.
"Dancing is supposed to be fun, but for me it wasn't easy because I haven't danced before in my films. It gave me the jitters, but thanks to my supportive dance master Raju Sundaram, I managed to pull it off," Vijay told Ians.
"Overall, it was a very different experience and I hope my fans will enjoy it," he added.
Vijay, who rose to fame with three back-to-back blockbusters.
- 9/11/2013
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, July 23: Telugu producer Dil Raju believes two good films irrespective of the stars involved in them can simultaneously run at the box-office without having to worry about the ringing of the cash registers.
He was referring to upcoming big-budget Telugu films "Yevadu" and "Attarintiki Daaredhi" that are releasing a week apart from each other.
"I don't think the box-office has anything to do with stars and their films. Two films featuring star actors can have a good run at the box-office provided they are good. Remember, 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha' and 'Lagaan' released on the same day and went on to be blockbusters," Raju told.
He was referring to upcoming big-budget Telugu films "Yevadu" and "Attarintiki Daaredhi" that are releasing a week apart from each other.
"I don't think the box-office has anything to do with stars and their films. Two films featuring star actors can have a good run at the box-office provided they are good. Remember, 'Gadar: Ek Prem Katha' and 'Lagaan' released on the same day and went on to be blockbusters," Raju told.
- 7/23/2013
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
Bollywood superstar Shahrukh Khan grooves with southern sensation Priyamani in a typical south Indian style in Rohit Shetty’s ‘Chennai Express’. The song goes as ‘One, two, three four and Shahrukh totally matches steps with the National award winning actress. The song was choreographed by Raju Sundaram, Prabhudeva’s elder brother. The song is totally catchy and groovy. Priyamani was dressed in ghagra-choli and looked typically Bollywood. Both Shahrukh and Priyamani looked highly energetic. The song is free of any raunchy moves. The music has been composed by Vishal Shekhar. In the film, Shahrukh Khan plays a 40-year-old man who b...
- 6/22/2013
- Bollywoodmantra.com
Chennai, June 16: Moviegoers, who will buy ticket to watch upcoming Telugu romantic-comedy "Action 3D", releasing June 21, may win a paid trip to Disneyland.
"To win a paid trip to Disneyland, watch 'Action 3D' and SMS the ticket number along with your personal details to 56263 or email the same to action3dofficial@gmail.com," said a statement from the production house Ak Entertainments.
Directed by Anil Sunkara, "Action 3D" features an ensemble cast of Allari Naresh, Shaam, Vaibhav Reddy, Raju Sundaram, Sneha Ullal, Neelam Upadhyaya, Ritu Barmecha, Kamna Jethmalani, Brahmanandam, Sudeep, Sunil Varma and Posani Krishna Murali.
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"To win a paid trip to Disneyland, watch 'Action 3D' and SMS the ticket number along with your personal details to 56263 or email the same to action3dofficial@gmail.com," said a statement from the production house Ak Entertainments.
Directed by Anil Sunkara, "Action 3D" features an ensemble cast of Allari Naresh, Shaam, Vaibhav Reddy, Raju Sundaram, Sneha Ullal, Neelam Upadhyaya, Ritu Barmecha, Kamna Jethmalani, Brahmanandam, Sudeep, Sunil Varma and Posani Krishna Murali.
Produced.
- 6/16/2013
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
Great and compelling stories can transcend cultures and geographies and the growing trend of remakes in multiple languages is certainly a testament to this fact. Following this tradition of bringing great stories to as many audiences as possible, Utv has now licensed its 2008 hit film Aamir written and directed by Raj Kumar Gupta for a Tamil remake to Shoundaryan Pictures owned by Vidyal Raju. The Tamil version will be directed by debutant Anand Krishna. The leading role...
- 6/12/2013
- GlamSham
In spite of the trauma that Sanjay Dutt is getting ready to face with his re-incarceration, the actor on Thursday evening at his residence in Pali Hill assured the makers of his three under-production films Zanjeer, Policegiri and P.K. that he would complete their films in the next three weeks before he is expected to be imprisoned. A friend of the actor who spent the entire day and night at the Dutts' Pali Hill residence says, "Yes, Sanju Sir has made a commitment. Zanjeer requires 3 more days, Raj Kumar Hirani's P.K. requires 7 more days and Policegiri needs 17 days to be completed. In spite of the shock that he went through on Thursday (of hearing the honourable Supreme Court's verdict), Sanju Sir assured the Zanjeer director Apoorva Lakhia, P.K.'s Raju Hirani and the Policegiri producer T.P. Aggarwal that their films would be completed. Sanju Sir told them,...
- 3/25/2013
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
It seems like the latest proposed amendments to the censorship laws in reference to item numbers have already started affecting the content in movies. Apparently, Shah Rukh Khan who will be performing an item number in his next film Chennai Express, has issued a notice to maintain a certain level of decorum in the track. The track which features Srk alongside Tamil actress Priyamani, will be choreographed by none other than Prabhu Deva's brother Raju Sunderam. Initially though the track was to be choreographed by Deva himself, Khan's diktat to maintain the tracks sobriety with non risqué movements prompted Deva to rope in his brother. Interestingly this will be Sunderam's second outing as a choreographer in a Bollywood film, the first being with Shahid Kapoor's in Kaminey.
- 3/22/2013
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Eros International Media Limited Presents, Mediaone Global Entertainment Limited Mega Production Kochadaiyaan starring superstar Rajiniknath, R Sarathkumar, Deepika Padukone, Nassar, Jackie Shroff, Aadhi, Shobana, Rukmini and others. Kochadaiyaan is Asia’s first performance capturing film using the technology only previously used in Avatar and Tin Tin. Kochadiayaan is a unique concept which immortalizes superstar Rajinikanth.
The shoot commenced in March 2012 in Pinewood Studios, London and was completed in 25 days. Pinewood Studios is famous for Hollywood films like the James Bond series, Harry Potter series, Ironman etc. The next and final schedule commenced in Trivandum shortly after and the entire film shoot was completed by mid 2012.
Kochadaiyaan’s chief technicians include:
Art director: Velu
Stunt Director: Michael
Costumes: Neeta Lulla
Choreography: Saroj Khan, Chinni Prakash and Raju Sundaram
Editing: Anthony
Lyrics: Kavignar Vaali, Kaviperarasu Vairamuthu
Sound Design: Resul Pookutty
Production Controller: R Udayakumar
Creative Consultant: R Madhesh
Music: Ar Rahman
Story,...
The shoot commenced in March 2012 in Pinewood Studios, London and was completed in 25 days. Pinewood Studios is famous for Hollywood films like the James Bond series, Harry Potter series, Ironman etc. The next and final schedule commenced in Trivandum shortly after and the entire film shoot was completed by mid 2012.
Kochadaiyaan’s chief technicians include:
Art director: Velu
Stunt Director: Michael
Costumes: Neeta Lulla
Choreography: Saroj Khan, Chinni Prakash and Raju Sundaram
Editing: Anthony
Lyrics: Kavignar Vaali, Kaviperarasu Vairamuthu
Sound Design: Resul Pookutty
Production Controller: R Udayakumar
Creative Consultant: R Madhesh
Music: Ar Rahman
Story,...
- 3/4/2013
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Chennai, Feb 19: The success of Telugu action-drama "Mirchi", which has reaped gold at the box-office, is a team effort and no single person from the unit can claim the success, says actor Prabhas Raju.
"I'm extremely happy with the success of the movie. All of us worked together for one common goal and we have finally achieved it. No single person from the team can claim the success of the film. It was a team effort," Prabhas told Ians.
"I was confident that the movie will do well right from the beginning because I saw the confidence in my director. The passion with which he brought this story, floored me, and I couldn't decline.
"I'm extremely happy with the success of the movie. All of us worked together for one common goal and we have finally achieved it. No single person from the team can claim the success of the film. It was a team effort," Prabhas told Ians.
"I was confident that the movie will do well right from the beginning because I saw the confidence in my director. The passion with which he brought this story, floored me, and I couldn't decline.
- 2/19/2013
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
Review: "Devarane"; Actor: Ravishankar, Neethu, Tabala Nani, Sadhu Kokila, Raju Thalikote, Bullet Prakash; Producers: Shivu Kabbina, Lucky Shankar; Writer and director: Lucky Shankar: Music: Sadhu Kokila; Camera: M.R.Seenu; Rating: ** - watch for it's comic moment.
Lucky Shankar's "Devarane" is a sarcastic commentary on how innocent people are exploited by fake god man and politician nexus. It has its moments of entertainment mainly in the first half, but later the narration takes a serious turn even making the audience to introspect over the current developments.
Yet, he has many failings in the film.
The film is fully.
Lucky Shankar's "Devarane" is a sarcastic commentary on how innocent people are exploited by fake god man and politician nexus. It has its moments of entertainment mainly in the first half, but later the narration takes a serious turn even making the audience to introspect over the current developments.
Yet, he has many failings in the film.
The film is fully.
- 2/17/2013
- by Anita Agarwal
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, Feb 12: Prabhas-starrer Telugu action-drama "Mirchi" raked in Rs.7.86 crore on its opening day worldwide.
The film is said to have been made at a budget of Rs.30 crore.
"This is probably the best ever opening for Prabhas. The film collected approximately Rs.7.86 crore on the day of the release. It managed to collect over Rs.6 crore in Andhra Pradesh alone," trade analyst Trinath told Ians.
Directed by debutant Koratala Siva, "Mirchi", which released Feb 8, features Prabhas Raju in the title role alongside Richa Gangopadhyay, Anushka Shetty. Other cast members include Sampath Raj, Subbaraju, Benarji, Sathyaraj, Nadhiya.
The film is said to have been made at a budget of Rs.30 crore.
"This is probably the best ever opening for Prabhas. The film collected approximately Rs.7.86 crore on the day of the release. It managed to collect over Rs.6 crore in Andhra Pradesh alone," trade analyst Trinath told Ians.
Directed by debutant Koratala Siva, "Mirchi", which released Feb 8, features Prabhas Raju in the title role alongside Richa Gangopadhyay, Anushka Shetty. Other cast members include Sampath Raj, Subbaraju, Benarji, Sathyaraj, Nadhiya.
- 2/12/2013
- by Abhijeet Sen
- RealBollywood.com
Film: "Mirchi"; Actors: Prabhas Raju, Anushka Shetty, Richa Gangopadhyay, Sathyaraj, Nadhiya, Brahmanandam, Sampath Raj, Benarji and Subba Raju; Director: Koratala Siva; Rating: ** - violent commercial entertainer.
After the debacle of his last film "Rebel", Prabhas Raju can now be proud of being part of a successful commercial family entertainer "Mirchi". At the outset, let me clarify that debutant director Koratala Siva presents a story no different from several Telugu films made in the family genre over the years, with some extra dosage of violence to attract audiences from all sections. At different junctures in the film,.
After the debacle of his last film "Rebel", Prabhas Raju can now be proud of being part of a successful commercial family entertainer "Mirchi". At the outset, let me clarify that debutant director Koratala Siva presents a story no different from several Telugu films made in the family genre over the years, with some extra dosage of violence to attract audiences from all sections. At different junctures in the film,.
- 2/9/2013
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Chennai, Feb 7: Content comes before anything else for actor Prabhas Raju, says debutant Telugu director Koratala Siva, who is awaiting the release of his action-drama "Mirchi".
"He agreed to work with me because he was extremely satisfied with my story. If he doesn't believe in the content, then why would he agree to work with a debutant of all directors? He even pushed dates for his next film to begin working on my film," Siva told Ians.
"He may be a star actor, but he is very particular about the story he chooses for his films," he added.
"Mirchi" features Prabhas, Anushka Shetty and Richa Gangopadhyay in the lead..
"He agreed to work with me because he was extremely satisfied with my story. If he doesn't believe in the content, then why would he agree to work with a debutant of all directors? He even pushed dates for his next film to begin working on my film," Siva told Ians.
"He may be a star actor, but he is very particular about the story he chooses for his films," he added.
"Mirchi" features Prabhas, Anushka Shetty and Richa Gangopadhyay in the lead..
- 2/7/2013
- by Ketali Mehta
- RealBollywood.com
Coimbatore, Oct 24: Manchu Vishnu after a long time is celebrating the success of 'Denikaina Ready'. The film directed by G.Nageswara Reddy left movie lovers at laughter but the film makers making fun of brahmins did not go down well with the community.Andhra Pradesh Brahmin Associations youth wing president Dronam Raju in a press conference held yesterday at Press Club, Somajiguda, Hyderabad, warned the film makers to remove objectionable scenes from the film immediately and warned that if they don't then they are not responsible for any untoward happenings.
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- 10/31/2012
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
Movie Review: 'Tuneega Tuneega'; Star Cast: Sumanth Ashwin, Rhea Chakraborty, Naga Babu, Prabhu Ganeshan, Shafi, Seetha, Sayaji Shinde, Dharmavarapu Subramanyam and M.S.Narayan; Writer and Director: M.S.Raju; Producer: Maganti Ramachandra; Music: Karthick Raja; Verdict: weak script, a big let down.
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- 7/22/2012
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
Wrestler and actor Dara Singh’s condition remains to be critical. He was admitted to Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital on Saturday following cardiac arrest. Dharmendra, Farah Khan, Raja Murrad, Raju Shrivastav visited ail Dara Singh in hospital. Dara Singh’s condition is very critical and he is undergoing dialysis. "He is still very critical. His condition has not deteriorated and he is holding up, but he requires a high dose of medication. The problem he came up with during hospitalization has now affected his kidneys. His kidneys are not functioning the way they should, so we have to put him on dialysis," hospital COO Ram Narain t...
- 7/11/2012
- Bollywoodmantra.com
After the great success of Chhota Bheem TV Series on Pogo TV, India’s leading animated content producer Green Gold Animation in association with PVR Pictures is now releasing their first theatrical movie- Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan on 18th May 2012. The movie is directed by Rajiv Chilaka.
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan will be releasing in Hindi, English, Telugu & Tamil. It will be a fun-filled movie & kids will have a great time watching it. Chhota Bheem has become a phenomenon in India and it is competing with the best of the world. From the time, it has gone on air Chhota Bheem is consistently getting very good Trp ratings and it is helping Pogo TV to reposition itself as one of the leading kids channel.
Synopsis
The story revolves around the famous characters – Bheem, Jaggu, Bholu, Dholu, Raju, Chutki & Kalia. Chhota Bheem and the Curse...
Chhota Bheem and the Curse of Damyaan will be releasing in Hindi, English, Telugu & Tamil. It will be a fun-filled movie & kids will have a great time watching it. Chhota Bheem has become a phenomenon in India and it is competing with the best of the world. From the time, it has gone on air Chhota Bheem is consistently getting very good Trp ratings and it is helping Pogo TV to reposition itself as one of the leading kids channel.
Synopsis
The story revolves around the famous characters – Bheem, Jaggu, Bholu, Dholu, Raju, Chutki & Kalia. Chhota Bheem and the Curse...
- 5/17/2012
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
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