India’s B62 Studios has an early 2024 hit with February release “Article 370,” and also has an ambitious slate lined up with plans for expanding into eastern Asia.
B62 was launched by the brothers Dhar — Lokesh and Aditya — and is named after their address in Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar neighborhood, where they grew up watching the best of Bollywood alongside arthouse cinema. Lokesh Dhar went on to a flourishing career in film marketing, distribution and syndication before turning to producing, while Aditya Dhar directed military action film “Uri: The Surgical Strike,” one of the biggest Indian box office hits of 2019.
B62 has already completed its next 2024 release, “Baramulla,” directed by “Article 370” helmer Aditya Suhas Jambhale and, like that film, also set in Kashmir. “People do spy universe, people do superhero universe, we are doing Kashmir universe,” laughed Aditya Dhar. “Baramulla” is a supernatural thriller Aditya Dhar wrote in 2015-...
B62 was launched by the brothers Dhar — Lokesh and Aditya — and is named after their address in Delhi’s Lajpat Nagar neighborhood, where they grew up watching the best of Bollywood alongside arthouse cinema. Lokesh Dhar went on to a flourishing career in film marketing, distribution and syndication before turning to producing, while Aditya Dhar directed military action film “Uri: The Surgical Strike,” one of the biggest Indian box office hits of 2019.
B62 has already completed its next 2024 release, “Baramulla,” directed by “Article 370” helmer Aditya Suhas Jambhale and, like that film, also set in Kashmir. “People do spy universe, people do superhero universe, we are doing Kashmir universe,” laughed Aditya Dhar. “Baramulla” is a supernatural thriller Aditya Dhar wrote in 2015-...
- 3/11/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Bollywood star Yami Gautam reveals her process in making “Article 370” and has addressed the issue of the film being banned in the Middle East.
A political action thriller, the film deals with the events leading to the 2019 revocation of Article 370 of the Indian constitution, which granted special status to the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, some parts of which are under dispute between India, Pakistan and China since independence from the British Empire in 1947.
Gautam plays Kashmiri Indian National Intelligence Agency officer Zooni Haksar who is sent back to Kashmir by Prime Minister’s Office official Rajeshwari Swaminathan on a mission to achieve the revocation with minimal bloodshed.
Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, who previously directed several shorts, the film is written by Aditya Dhar, Jambhale, Arjun Dhawan and Monal Thaakar. Dhar, who is married to Gautam, is known for writing and directing “Uri: The Surgical Strike,” a...
A political action thriller, the film deals with the events leading to the 2019 revocation of Article 370 of the Indian constitution, which granted special status to the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir, some parts of which are under dispute between India, Pakistan and China since independence from the British Empire in 1947.
Gautam plays Kashmiri Indian National Intelligence Agency officer Zooni Haksar who is sent back to Kashmir by Prime Minister’s Office official Rajeshwari Swaminathan on a mission to achieve the revocation with minimal bloodshed.
Directed by Aditya Suhas Jambhale, who previously directed several shorts, the film is written by Aditya Dhar, Jambhale, Arjun Dhawan and Monal Thaakar. Dhar, who is married to Gautam, is known for writing and directing “Uri: The Surgical Strike,” a...
- 3/1/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Actress Yami Gautam on Saturday celebrated the second anniversary of her vigilante thriller film ‘A Thursday’, expressing her gratitude for being part of a project that changed the course of her career.
‘A Thursday’ is a gripping hostage thriller where Yami portrays the role of a play school teacher Naina Jaiswal, who takes 13 children hostage, creating suspense throughout the narrative.
As the film completed its two-year milestone, Yami reflected on the journey, acknowledging the pivotal role ‘A Thursday’ played in reshaping her career trajectory.
Taking to Instagram Stories, she shared the poster and wrote: “A film that changed the course of my career, all over again.”
The ‘Kaabil’ fame actress extended her appreciation to the director, producers, cast, crew, and the audience. She further said: “Grateful to my director, producers, cast, crew & the audience. #2YearsOfAThursday.”
‘A Thursday’ directed by Behzad Khambata, and produced by RSVP Movies, also stars Atul Kulkarni,...
‘A Thursday’ is a gripping hostage thriller where Yami portrays the role of a play school teacher Naina Jaiswal, who takes 13 children hostage, creating suspense throughout the narrative.
As the film completed its two-year milestone, Yami reflected on the journey, acknowledging the pivotal role ‘A Thursday’ played in reshaping her career trajectory.
Taking to Instagram Stories, she shared the poster and wrote: “A film that changed the course of my career, all over again.”
The ‘Kaabil’ fame actress extended her appreciation to the director, producers, cast, crew, and the audience. She further said: “Grateful to my director, producers, cast, crew & the audience. #2YearsOfAThursday.”
‘A Thursday’ directed by Behzad Khambata, and produced by RSVP Movies, also stars Atul Kulkarni,...
- 2/17/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Yami Gautam Dhar, who has worked in hit films such as ‘Bala’, ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ and ‘Oh My God 2’, revealed that she has always stated that an actor’s work speaks for itself, and this is the type of acknowledgment she seeks. Yami’s filmography boasts of Rs 100 crore grossers ‘Bala’, ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’ and her latest ‘Oh My God 2’ starring Akshay Kumar.
The actress said: To see your film getting so much love from the audience is always the best feeling. All the hardwork and dedication put in pays off and there no greater feeling than that. I am extremely grateful for the constant outpouring of love and support for my films.”
“I’ve always stated that an actor’s work speaks for itself, and this is the type of acknowledgment I seek. To many more films and box office success! “
‘Omg 2’ is a comedy-drama...
The actress said: To see your film getting so much love from the audience is always the best feeling. All the hardwork and dedication put in pays off and there no greater feeling than that. I am extremely grateful for the constant outpouring of love and support for my films.”
“I’ve always stated that an actor’s work speaks for itself, and this is the type of acknowledgment I seek. To many more films and box office success! “
‘Omg 2’ is a comedy-drama...
- 8/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Aug 10 (Ians) Actress Yami Gautam is all set to make a comeback on the big screen with Akshay Kumar-starrer ‘Omg 2’ and she couldn’t be happier as it is her first film in theatres after the pandemic struck.
Yami was seen in ‘Lost’, ‘A Thursday’, ‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ to now her upcoming movie ‘Omg 2’ is all set to release on the big screen. Before the pandemic hit, the actress worked in big hits such as ‘Bala’, ‘Kaabil’, ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’.
The actress said: “It feels really ecstatic to have a theatrical release after a brief period of what, 3 years? It’s my first film on the big screen after the pandemic hit, and I couldn’t be more excited for it.”
She added: “The surreal feeling of seeing yourself on the big screen, is really unmatched and unparalleled. It was a wonderful experience shooting...
Yami was seen in ‘Lost’, ‘A Thursday’, ‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ to now her upcoming movie ‘Omg 2’ is all set to release on the big screen. Before the pandemic hit, the actress worked in big hits such as ‘Bala’, ‘Kaabil’, ‘Uri: The Surgical Strike’.
The actress said: “It feels really ecstatic to have a theatrical release after a brief period of what, 3 years? It’s my first film on the big screen after the pandemic hit, and I couldn’t be more excited for it.”
She added: “The surreal feeling of seeing yourself on the big screen, is really unmatched and unparalleled. It was a wonderful experience shooting...
- 8/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Jio Studios, the content arm of Reliance Industries Limited, has unveiled a huge slate of 100 new films and TV shows that will play on Reliance’s streaming platforms.
They range from the previously-announced Shah Rukh Khan-starring Bollywood movie project “Dunki,” through Adil Hussain’s Bengali-language art-house picture “The Storyteller,” which appeared at the Busan Film Festival last year, to a range of web originals and mini-series.
Contents are made as originals in a range of local languages including Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati and Bhojpuri. Genres range from action, drama, thriller and romance to horror and musicals.
The company called the lineup “the single largest slate ever produced by an Indian studio in a given year” while also calling it a “game changer” and “explosive.”
The hype may be justified as Mukesh Ambani’s Ril pushes its way further into the entertainment and streaming spaces, having already powered its way to...
They range from the previously-announced Shah Rukh Khan-starring Bollywood movie project “Dunki,” through Adil Hussain’s Bengali-language art-house picture “The Storyteller,” which appeared at the Busan Film Festival last year, to a range of web originals and mini-series.
Contents are made as originals in a range of local languages including Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati and Bhojpuri. Genres range from action, drama, thriller and romance to horror and musicals.
The company called the lineup “the single largest slate ever produced by an Indian studio in a given year” while also calling it a “game changer” and “explosive.”
The hype may be justified as Mukesh Ambani’s Ril pushes its way further into the entertainment and streaming spaces, having already powered its way to...
- 4/13/2023
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Mumbai, April 12 (Ians) Actor Nana Patekar is set to make his Ott debut with the upcoming series titled ‘Laal Batti’, a political thriller helmed by Prakash Jha.
The project was unveiled on Wednesday as a part of the content slate of Jio Studios. The star-studded event was held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Over 100+ stories in multiple languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Bhojpuri and southern languages, across genres of films and original web series are lined up for release.
Some of the biggest directors of Hindi cinema, including Raj Kumar Hirani, Sooraj Barjatya, Ali Abbas Zafar, Aditya Dhar, Prakash Jha, Amar Kaushik and Laxman Utekar, will be releasing their projects as a part of the slate.
The film line-up in the slate includes ‘Dunki’, ‘Bloody Daddy’, ‘Bhediya 2’, ‘Bhul Chuk Maaf’, an untitled film starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, ‘Stree 2’, ‘Section 84’, ‘Hisaab Barabar’, ‘Zara Hatke Zara...
The project was unveiled on Wednesday as a part of the content slate of Jio Studios. The star-studded event was held at the Jio World Convention Centre in Mumbai. Over 100+ stories in multiple languages, including Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, Bhojpuri and southern languages, across genres of films and original web series are lined up for release.
Some of the biggest directors of Hindi cinema, including Raj Kumar Hirani, Sooraj Barjatya, Ali Abbas Zafar, Aditya Dhar, Prakash Jha, Amar Kaushik and Laxman Utekar, will be releasing their projects as a part of the slate.
The film line-up in the slate includes ‘Dunki’, ‘Bloody Daddy’, ‘Bhediya 2’, ‘Bhul Chuk Maaf’, an untitled film starring Shahid Kapoor and Kriti Sanon, ‘Stree 2’, ‘Section 84’, ‘Hisaab Barabar’, ‘Zara Hatke Zara...
- 4/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Reliance Industries’ Indian content arm Jio Studios has unveiled a huge slate of films and streaming shows at a star-studded event in Mumbai. It also struck a production deal with Bengali film powerhouse Svf Entertainment.
The slate titles comprise projects for the Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, South and Bhojpuri markets, and span action, drama, thriller, comedy, romance, biopics, horror and musicals.
The studio was launched in 2018, around the same time Indian streaming content began to boom as international players such as Netflix and Prime Video and local services such as ZEE5 Global and SonyLIV began to pump cash into their local originals slates.
The Svf agreement will see Jio Studios and the Bengali company working to create blockbuster-sized features from creators such as Dhrubo Banerjee, Raj Chakraborty, Anirban Bhattacharya and Srijit Mukherji that star the likes of Mithun Chakraborty, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Jisshu Sengupta.
“We are in the most exciting...
The slate titles comprise projects for the Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, Gujarati, South and Bhojpuri markets, and span action, drama, thriller, comedy, romance, biopics, horror and musicals.
The studio was launched in 2018, around the same time Indian streaming content began to boom as international players such as Netflix and Prime Video and local services such as ZEE5 Global and SonyLIV began to pump cash into their local originals slates.
The Svf agreement will see Jio Studios and the Bengali company working to create blockbuster-sized features from creators such as Dhrubo Banerjee, Raj Chakraborty, Anirban Bhattacharya and Srijit Mukherji that star the likes of Mithun Chakraborty, Prosenjit Chatterjee and Jisshu Sengupta.
“We are in the most exciting...
- 4/12/2023
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Mumbai, April 8 (Ians) Actress Kangana Ranaut has heaped praises on actress Yami Gautam over her performance in ‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’ and called her “inspiring.”
Kangana took to Instagram, where she posted a picture shared by Yami on the social media platform.
As per the original post, the film became the ‘most viewed Indian film globally on Netflix’.
Kangana captioned the image: “@yamigautam is doing so well, consistently and quietly delivering the most successful films…so inspiring. Congratulations to the entire team.”
‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’, which was released on Netflix, is helmed by Ajay Singh. Sunny Kaushal and Sharad Kelkar among others also feature in the film which premiered on the Ott platform on March 24.
Looking forward, Kangana will be seen in ‘Chandramukhi 2’, ‘Emergency’, ‘Tejas’, ‘Manikarnika Returns: The Legend of Didda’ and ‘The Incarnation: Sita’.
Meanwhile, Yami will be seen in ‘Dhoom Dhaam’ alongside Prateek Gandhi and ‘Omg 2’ opposite Akshay Kumar.
Kangana took to Instagram, where she posted a picture shared by Yami on the social media platform.
As per the original post, the film became the ‘most viewed Indian film globally on Netflix’.
Kangana captioned the image: “@yamigautam is doing so well, consistently and quietly delivering the most successful films…so inspiring. Congratulations to the entire team.”
‘Chor Nikal Ke Bhaga’, which was released on Netflix, is helmed by Ajay Singh. Sunny Kaushal and Sharad Kelkar among others also feature in the film which premiered on the Ott platform on March 24.
Looking forward, Kangana will be seen in ‘Chandramukhi 2’, ‘Emergency’, ‘Tejas’, ‘Manikarnika Returns: The Legend of Didda’ and ‘The Incarnation: Sita’.
Meanwhile, Yami will be seen in ‘Dhoom Dhaam’ alongside Prateek Gandhi and ‘Omg 2’ opposite Akshay Kumar.
- 4/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Tollywood star Nani is pulling out all the stops to promote his first pan-India movie ‘Dasara’. After a grand first-of-its-kind trailer launch in Lucknow, the makers launched the film’s music in Mumbai, the first in the city, with a spectacular event that introduced audiences to the rowdy mass anthem – Dhoom Dhaam (Hindi) from the movie.
The trailer launch started with the grand entry of Nani who came to the stage on a truck. He was accompanied by another South favourite Rana Daggubati who was part of the launch in support of the film
Featuring Nani, Keerthy Suresh and Deekshith Shetty, ‘Dhoom Dhaam’ (Hindi) is being described as the ‘massiest local street song’ and an out-and-out high energy, dance track with uptempo beats.
The song received a massive positive reception and drove audiences into frenzy, which is not surprising since the song has already gained popularity ever since the teaser...
The trailer launch started with the grand entry of Nani who came to the stage on a truck. He was accompanied by another South favourite Rana Daggubati who was part of the launch in support of the film
Featuring Nani, Keerthy Suresh and Deekshith Shetty, ‘Dhoom Dhaam’ (Hindi) is being described as the ‘massiest local street song’ and an out-and-out high energy, dance track with uptempo beats.
The song received a massive positive reception and drove audiences into frenzy, which is not surprising since the song has already gained popularity ever since the teaser...
- 3/22/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
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