Mumbai, July 6 (Ians) Actress Vidya Balan is making a comeback to the theatres after a gap of 4 years with her film ‘Neeyat’. The actress revealed that the director and the producer of the film are very crucial before she signs it.
When Vidya Balan does something on screen, it certainly is different and amazing. The actress is all geared up for her next theatrical release ‘Neeyat’ which is a murder mystery. At a press conference held for the film in Mumbai recently, where spoke about what made her say Yes to the film.
The actress said: “I am a very impatient, restless, easily bored audience. When I read something I ask myself: “Will I want to watch it on screen?” Post that obviously if the character calls out to me, the overall script works for me. Director of the film is very very crucial. Also the producer. You can make...
When Vidya Balan does something on screen, it certainly is different and amazing. The actress is all geared up for her next theatrical release ‘Neeyat’ which is a murder mystery. At a press conference held for the film in Mumbai recently, where spoke about what made her say Yes to the film.
The actress said: “I am a very impatient, restless, easily bored audience. When I read something I ask myself: “Will I want to watch it on screen?” Post that obviously if the character calls out to me, the overall script works for me. Director of the film is very very crucial. Also the producer. You can make...
- 7/6/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Filmmaker Anu Menon, who is collaborating with Vidya Balan for the second time on ‘Neeyat’ this time after ‘Shakuntala Devi’ said on Wednesday she needed someone with calibre and gravitas for the role. So, she approached Vidya for the lead.Menon, along with Vidya, Ram Kapoor, Rahul Bose, Dipannita Sharma, Shashank Arora, Shahana Goswami, Neeraj Kabi and Amrita Puri, were interacting with the media during a press conference in Mumbai.
When asked about collaborating with Vidya Balan for the second time, Menon said: “Why? Because when we started writing the script and started figuring out this character, it really felt like a Vidya Balan role. I am not saying she is similar to Vidya, but we wanted someone of her calibre, gravitas; someone who can actually takes us on this journey — the one you can trust.”
Menon added: “And as you know, Vidya Balan doesn’t say yes very easily,...
When asked about collaborating with Vidya Balan for the second time, Menon said: “Why? Because when we started writing the script and started figuring out this character, it really felt like a Vidya Balan role. I am not saying she is similar to Vidya, but we wanted someone of her calibre, gravitas; someone who can actually takes us on this journey — the one you can trust.”
Menon added: “And as you know, Vidya Balan doesn’t say yes very easily,...
- 7/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Prajakta Koli started her journey in the digital space and over the years has made a place for herself as one of the most prominent faces in the Indian Entertainment Industry. Apart from the multiple feathers that she dons in her hat including being the United Nations Climate Control Ambassador for India; being on the Board of Gates Foundation and running her own highly successful Youtube channel, this is Prajakta’s second venture as an actor on the big screen.
Talking about working with names such as Vidya Balan, Ram Kapoor, Rahul Bose and Neeraj Kabi among many others, Prajakta says, “I have been a Vidya Balan fan since forever, and just the fact that I get to share the screen with her was magical for me. And then there was the whole cast, I mean where else would I get to chill for two months with the likes of Ram Kapoor,...
Talking about working with names such as Vidya Balan, Ram Kapoor, Rahul Bose and Neeraj Kabi among many others, Prajakta says, “I have been a Vidya Balan fan since forever, and just the fact that I get to share the screen with her was magical for me. And then there was the whole cast, I mean where else would I get to chill for two months with the likes of Ram Kapoor,...
- 6/29/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
The trailer of the upcoming film ‘Neeyat’ which stars Vidya Balan in the lead, was unveiled on Thursday. With a length of over 2 minutes and 24 seconds, the trailer paints a riveting picture of a whodunit mystery.
It begins with Ram Kapoor’s character of billionaire, Ashish Kapoor, organising a gathering at his castle in Scotland. As the celebrations go on in full swing, Ashish jumps off from the cliff leaving everyone flabbergasted. Enters Vidya Balan, a detective, Mira Rao who breaks the news to Kapoor’s guests that this one is not a suicide but a murder.
The movie also stars Rahul Bose, Neeraj Kabi, Amrita Puri, Shahana Goswami, Niki Walia, Dipannita Sharma, Shashank Arora, Prajakta Koli, Danesh Razvi, Ishika Mehra and Madhav Deval in pivotal roles.
The trailer reminds of the Daniel Craig-starrer ‘Knives Out’ with a dysfunctional family and their web of secrets acting as the central themes.
It begins with Ram Kapoor’s character of billionaire, Ashish Kapoor, organising a gathering at his castle in Scotland. As the celebrations go on in full swing, Ashish jumps off from the cliff leaving everyone flabbergasted. Enters Vidya Balan, a detective, Mira Rao who breaks the news to Kapoor’s guests that this one is not a suicide but a murder.
The movie also stars Rahul Bose, Neeraj Kabi, Amrita Puri, Shahana Goswami, Niki Walia, Dipannita Sharma, Shashank Arora, Prajakta Koli, Danesh Razvi, Ishika Mehra and Madhav Deval in pivotal roles.
The trailer reminds of the Daniel Craig-starrer ‘Knives Out’ with a dysfunctional family and their web of secrets acting as the central themes.
- 6/22/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Abundantia Entertainment and Prime Video, today, announced the worldwide theatrical release date of their much-awaited, murder mystery – Neeyat. The intriguing whodunnit, featuring Vidya Balan in the lead, marks its date with the audience in theatres on July 7th, 2023. Neeyat is directed by Anu Menon who last directed Vidya Balan in the 2020 superhit ‘Shakuntala Devi’, based on the life and times of the lady known as the human computer.
Anu Menon’s recent directing credits also include multiple episodes of the internationally acclaimed series ‘Killing Eve’. Neeyat boasts of an enviable ensemble cast featuring Ram Kapoor, Rahul Bose, Neeraj Kabi, Amrita Puri, Shahana Goswami, Niki Walia, Dipannita Sharma, Shashank Arora, Prajakta Koli, Danesh Razvi, Ishika Mehra and Madhav Deval in pivotal roles. Neeyat has been written by Anu Menon, Priya Venkataraman, Advaita Kala and Girvani Dhyani with dialogues by Kausar Munir.
Produced by the Vikram Malhotra-led Abundantia Entertainment, that also produced Shakuntala Devi,...
Anu Menon’s recent directing credits also include multiple episodes of the internationally acclaimed series ‘Killing Eve’. Neeyat boasts of an enviable ensemble cast featuring Ram Kapoor, Rahul Bose, Neeraj Kabi, Amrita Puri, Shahana Goswami, Niki Walia, Dipannita Sharma, Shashank Arora, Prajakta Koli, Danesh Razvi, Ishika Mehra and Madhav Deval in pivotal roles. Neeyat has been written by Anu Menon, Priya Venkataraman, Advaita Kala and Girvani Dhyani with dialogues by Kausar Munir.
Produced by the Vikram Malhotra-led Abundantia Entertainment, that also produced Shakuntala Devi,...
- 5/8/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
BiopicsAlmost every “fictionalised” or “dramatised” biopic which has come out in the recent past has such huge dollops of masala that the truth is absolutely subsumed.How much artistic licence can a filmmaker take while narrating the “true” life story of a contemporary individual? There is a lot more room to exercise “artistic creativity” if the persons in question lived in the distant historic past. Our knowledge about them is usually patchy, either because their lives were not properly documented or because the nuances have got lost in the mists of time. A bit of imagination can make them come alive. If the characters are mythological then the filmmaker can go to town! Fantasy films, which the teens are so fond of, have mythical figures mingling with contemporary humans and have fluid time barriers. But what happens when filmmakers combine facts, fictional history and fantasy when narrating the stories of contemporary people,...
- 3/20/2023
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Popular singer Usha Uthup recently performed at an event in Mumbai that dazzled media representatives. During the course of the joyous performance, Usha Uthup engaged in a hearty conversation with the audience, playfully asking for suggestions that best suit to play her in her biopic, to which the audience unanimously replied with Vidya Balan.
At a celebratory event in Mumbai recently, Ushu Uthup treated the audience with a rambunctious musical night, and in true Uthup style engaged in conversation with the audience. During one such conversation, she light-heartedly asked for suggestions amongst Bollywood actors who could essay her role, to which the majority was inclined towards Vidya Balan.
A source at the event shared, “It was a fun night with great music sung live by Usha Uthup, who is so widely regarded for her distinct style and illustrious career. It would be interesting to witness a biographical documentation of her life,...
At a celebratory event in Mumbai recently, Ushu Uthup treated the audience with a rambunctious musical night, and in true Uthup style engaged in conversation with the audience. During one such conversation, she light-heartedly asked for suggestions amongst Bollywood actors who could essay her role, to which the majority was inclined towards Vidya Balan.
A source at the event shared, “It was a fun night with great music sung live by Usha Uthup, who is so widely regarded for her distinct style and illustrious career. It would be interesting to witness a biographical documentation of her life,...
- 12/21/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Hush Hush, a new series that features a cast and crew led by women is getting ready for it’s Ott release. Produced by the Vikram Malhotra-led Abundantia Entertainment, the series marks the digital debut of Juhi Chawla and Ayesha Jhulka, and also stars Soha Ali Khan Pataudi, Kritika Kamra, Shahana Goswami, and Karishma Tanna in the lead.
Hush Hush revolves around a set of women whose picture-perfect lives begin to come undone when an unexpected event brings to the fore secrets from their past and threatens everything that’s dear to them. Knitted in a web of lies, deceit and fighting patriarchy, the story explores the storm that brews behind the seemingly quiet façade of the privileged lives of these women. Hush Hush is co-created by Abundantia Entertainment and critically acclaimed director Tanuja Chandra.
What makes Hush Hush even more unique is that it features a cast and crew primarily comprising women,...
Hush Hush revolves around a set of women whose picture-perfect lives begin to come undone when an unexpected event brings to the fore secrets from their past and threatens everything that’s dear to them. Knitted in a web of lies, deceit and fighting patriarchy, the story explores the storm that brews behind the seemingly quiet façade of the privileged lives of these women. Hush Hush is co-created by Abundantia Entertainment and critically acclaimed director Tanuja Chandra.
What makes Hush Hush even more unique is that it features a cast and crew primarily comprising women,...
- 9/8/2022
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Championing female-forward stories, Prime Video today announced the launch date of its ambitious series, Hush Hush, that features a cast and crew led by women. Produced by Vikram Malhotra led Abundantia Entertainment, the series marks the digital debut of Juhi Chawla and Ayesha Jhulka, and also stars Soha Ali Khan Pataudi, Kritika Kamra, Shahana Goswami, and Karishma Tanna in the lead.
Hush Hush revolves around a set of women whose picture-perfect lives begin to come undone when an unexpected event brings to the fore secrets from their past and threatens everything that’s dear to them. Knitted in a web of lies, deceit and fighting patriarchy, the story explores the storm that brews behind the seemingly quiet façade of the privileged lives of these women. Hush Hush is co-created by Abundantia Entertainment and critically acclaimed director Tanuja Chandra.
What makes Hush Hush even more unique is that it features a...
Hush Hush revolves around a set of women whose picture-perfect lives begin to come undone when an unexpected event brings to the fore secrets from their past and threatens everything that’s dear to them. Knitted in a web of lies, deceit and fighting patriarchy, the story explores the storm that brews behind the seemingly quiet façade of the privileged lives of these women. Hush Hush is co-created by Abundantia Entertainment and critically acclaimed director Tanuja Chandra.
What makes Hush Hush even more unique is that it features a...
- 9/7/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Amazon Prime Video recently announced its second co-production with Abundantia Entertainment, titled ‘Neeyat’ starring Vidya Balan in the lead, at its maiden Prime Video Presents India event. Today, the shoot for the suspense-thriller commences in the United Kingdom and the picture already got us excited with another Amazon-Abundantia-Vidya collaboration after Shakuntala Devi, Sherni & Jalsa. […]...
- 5/10/2022
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Vidya Balan drama thriller Jalsa is all set to begin streaming on Amazon Prime Video on March 18th. Directed by Suresh Triveni, Jalsa as features Shefali Shah, Manav Kaul, Rohini Hattangadi, Iqbal Khan, Vidhatri Bandi, Shrikant Mohan Yadav, Shafeen Patel, and Surya Kasibhatla. Suresh Triveni has earlier collaborated with Vidya Balan for the critically acclaimed Tumhari Sulu, and the duo is now coming together for the second feature.
Jalsa is a highly engaging and captivating tale of conflict, as shown through the life of a top-line journalist and her cook. Replete with spellbinding performances and a nerve-wracking storyline, Jalsa promises to keep you on the edge of your seat, and leave you intrigued for more.
Jalsa is jointly produced by Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar (T-Series), Vikram Malhotra & Shikhaa Sharma (Abundantia Entertainment) and Suresh Triveni.
“At Prime Video, when selecting stories, we look for authenticity and freshness. Stories that are nuanced...
Jalsa is a highly engaging and captivating tale of conflict, as shown through the life of a top-line journalist and her cook. Replete with spellbinding performances and a nerve-wracking storyline, Jalsa promises to keep you on the edge of your seat, and leave you intrigued for more.
Jalsa is jointly produced by Bhushan Kumar & Krishan Kumar (T-Series), Vikram Malhotra & Shikhaa Sharma (Abundantia Entertainment) and Suresh Triveni.
“At Prime Video, when selecting stories, we look for authenticity and freshness. Stories that are nuanced...
- 2/28/2022
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
EntertainmentThe film will be produced by Abundantia Entertainment of ‘Sherni’, ‘Shakuntala Devi’ and ‘Airlift’ fame.Tnm StaffActors Suriya and Aparna Balamurali’s blockbuster film Soorarai Pottru will be remade in Hindi. Suriya made the announcement on Twitter on Monday, July 12. The Hindi version will be directed by the original director Sudha Kongara and will be produced by Abundantia Entertainment of Sherni, Shakuntala Devi and Airlift fame. Actor Suriya said, “Excited to announce our association with @Abundantia_Ent lead by @vikramix for #SooraraiPottru in Hindi, Directed by #SudhaKongara” (sic) Excited to announce our association with @Abundantia_Ent lead by @vikramix for #SooraraiPottru in Hindi, Directed by #SudhaKongara@CaptGopinath#Jyotika @rajsekarpandian @ShikhaaSharma03 @2D_ENTPVTLTD pic.twitter.com/ECjSpO9OOT — Suriya Sivakumar (@Suriya_offl) July 12, 2021 The cast and crew for the Bollywood remake are yet to be announced. Soorarai Pottru is partially based on ‘Simply Fly’, the biography of Captain Gr Gopinath, who...
- 7/12/2021
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
ReviewDirector Amit Masurkar draws out the human-animal conflict in all its complexity by bringing in several threads into the story.Sowmya RajendranSherni begins with the blurry shot of a forest guard pretending to be a tiger. He mimics the stride and growls of the beast until the riveting performance is broken by his colleagues. His act was for setting up a camera in the jungle, but with that opening, Amit Masurkar also blurs the line between man and animal. Are we separate from nature because we are civilised, and does being civilised mean we're better (a drunken song in the latter half of the film implies that we're not)? Sherni, now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, is based on the controversial killing of Avni, a tigress in Yavatmal district of Maharashtra in 2018. Killing a beast of prey has always been associated with masculinity and bravery, despite the efforts of conservationists...
- 6/18/2021
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
Amazon Prime Video today announced that the Hindi movie Sherni will globally premiere on the streaming service as a Direct-To-Stream Amazon Original Movie next month. Directed by the talented filmmaker Amit Masurkar and produced by T-Series & Abundantia Entertainment, the movie stars Vidya Balan in the lead along with a powerful ensemble cast comprising of versatile artists such as Sharad Saxena, Mukul Chaddha, Vijay Raaz, Ila Arun, Brijendra Kala and Neeraj Kabi. A riveting storyline to look-forward to, in Sherni, Vidya Balan plays the role of an upright Forest Officer who strives for balance in a world of man-animal conflict while she also seeks her true calling in a hostile environment.
Speaking about the upcoming Amazon Original Movie, Vijay Subramaniam, Director and Head, Content, Amazon Prime Video India says, “Over the years, Abundantia Entertainment and T-Series have proven to be powerhouses of storytellers with their fresh and engaging content and we...
Speaking about the upcoming Amazon Original Movie, Vijay Subramaniam, Director and Head, Content, Amazon Prime Video India says, “Over the years, Abundantia Entertainment and T-Series have proven to be powerhouses of storytellers with their fresh and engaging content and we...
- 5/18/2021
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Amazon Prime Video today announced the global premiere of Amazon Original Hindi Movie 'Sherni' next month. Directed by the talented filmmaker Amit Masurkar and produced by T-Series & Abundantia Entertainment. 'Sherni' stars Vidya Balan in the lead along with a powerful ensemble cast comprising of versatile artists such as Sharad Saxena, Mukul Chaddha, Vijay Raaz, Ila Arun, Brijendra Kala and Neeraj Kabi. Vidya Balan plays the role of an upright Forest Officer who strives for balance in a world of man-animal conflict while she also seeks her true calling in a hostile environment.
Sharing the excitement for the same, Vikram Malhotra, Producer and CEO - Abundantia Entertainment commented, “After the successful and much-loved collaboration for ‘Shakuntala Devi’ in 2020, I am delighted to partner once again with Amazon Prime Video as we take Abundantia Entertainment’s latest film to the world.
Sherni is one of the most special and important stories that...
Sharing the excitement for the same, Vikram Malhotra, Producer and CEO - Abundantia Entertainment commented, “After the successful and much-loved collaboration for ‘Shakuntala Devi’ in 2020, I am delighted to partner once again with Amazon Prime Video as we take Abundantia Entertainment’s latest film to the world.
Sherni is one of the most special and important stories that...
- 5/17/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
CinemaFollowing its theatrical release, 'Ram Setu' will be available for Prime members for streaming.PTIAmazon Prime VideoStreaming platform Amazon Prime Video on Wednesday announced that it will be co-producing Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar's upcoming feature Ram Setu. Directed by Abhishek Sharma of Parmanu and Tere Bin Laden fame, Ram Setu will be produced by Kumar's Cape of Good Films, Abundantia Entertainment, Lyca Productions and Prime Video. The action-adventure drama has filmmaker Chandraprakash Dwivedi attached as the Creative Producer. The movie will also features actors Jacqueline Fernandes and Nushrratt Bharuccha in pivotal roles. Vijay Subramanium, Director and Head, Content, Amazon Prime Video India said the team is excited to get into production with a film like Ram Setu which puts India's heritage under spotlight. "Stories that are entrenched in Indian soil have often found an audience not only in India but across the world, and we are delighted...
- 3/17/2021
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
In today’s Global Bulletin, Women In Motion launches a special International Women’s Day podcast featuring Jane Fonda and Jameela Jamil, Amazon Prime Video announces a new women-fronting original series in India, BritBox heads to Amazon Prime Channels in the U.K., Keshet International acquires three new titles ahead of the London TV Screenings, BBC One unveils new casting for “The Responder,” Young Films Foundation beefs up its writing talent scheme and Paramount Plus goes all in on promoting its service in Latin America.
Podcast
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Kering and Pomellato have released a new special edition of the “Women In Motion” podcast featuring a conversation with Jane Fonda and “The Good Place” star Jameela Jamil.
The new podcast is part of Pomellato for Women, an initiative focusing on female leadership which Jane Fonda has contributed to for the past four years. Fonda was also...
Podcast
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Kering and Pomellato have released a new special edition of the “Women In Motion” podcast featuring a conversation with Jane Fonda and “The Good Place” star Jameela Jamil.
The new podcast is part of Pomellato for Women, an initiative focusing on female leadership which Jane Fonda has contributed to for the past four years. Fonda was also...
- 3/8/2021
- by Jamie Lang
- Variety Film + TV
On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Amazon Prime Video is all set to announce it’s upcoming series Hush Hush (working title), led by an all-women cast and crew.
Amazon Original Hush Hush (working title) not only tells a story with strong female protagonists, but it is also helmed by some of the finest female talent behind the camera. Tanuja Chandra will serve as the Creative Director & Executive Producer and Shikhaa Sharma will double-hat as Executive Producer and original story writer. Kopal Nathani, one of the most promising names in the advertising films industry directs episodes in the show. National Award-winning writer Juhi Chaturvedi (Gulabo Sitabo and Piku), has been roped in to pen the dialogues for the series written by Ashish Mehta. The series will be produced by Vikram Malhotra's Abundantia Entertainment.
Hush Hush (working title) marks the digital debut of award-winning Indian movie star Juhi Chawla...
Amazon Original Hush Hush (working title) not only tells a story with strong female protagonists, but it is also helmed by some of the finest female talent behind the camera. Tanuja Chandra will serve as the Creative Director & Executive Producer and Shikhaa Sharma will double-hat as Executive Producer and original story writer. Kopal Nathani, one of the most promising names in the advertising films industry directs episodes in the show. National Award-winning writer Juhi Chaturvedi (Gulabo Sitabo and Piku), has been roped in to pen the dialogues for the series written by Ashish Mehta. The series will be produced by Vikram Malhotra's Abundantia Entertainment.
Hush Hush (working title) marks the digital debut of award-winning Indian movie star Juhi Chawla...
- 3/8/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Exclusive: Mumbai-based Abundantia Entertainment, which has credits including the Amazon series Breathe and follow-up Breathe: Into The Shadows, has taken rights to the Indian young adult book Along Came A Spyder.
The novel, written by Apeksha Rao, follows seventeen-year-old Samira who is smart, sassy, and whose only dream in life is to follow in her family’s footsteps and become a spy. Leading missions, running agents, evading exploding napalms – she wants to do it all while dealing with the coming-of-age pangs on her budding youth. When she accidentally discovers there exists a sisterhood of teen spies called ‘The Spyders’, Samira will do anything to get in.
Abundantia will develop the book as a series under its new banner Filters, a content vertical dedicated to young adults. The company said that part of the market in India is yet to be explored to its full potential. Also being developed under Filters...
The novel, written by Apeksha Rao, follows seventeen-year-old Samira who is smart, sassy, and whose only dream in life is to follow in her family’s footsteps and become a spy. Leading missions, running agents, evading exploding napalms – she wants to do it all while dealing with the coming-of-age pangs on her budding youth. When she accidentally discovers there exists a sisterhood of teen spies called ‘The Spyders’, Samira will do anything to get in.
Abundantia will develop the book as a series under its new banner Filters, a content vertical dedicated to young adults. The company said that part of the market in India is yet to be explored to its full potential. Also being developed under Filters...
- 3/4/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: As the world’s fastest growing streaming market, India has become a key battleground for the major online players as they try to carve out loyal subscriber bases.
The U.S. giants compete with local broadcasters and VOD upstarts in a territory that has a way to go before it reaches saturation – a Pwc report published in October claimed the overall market value would grow from $708M in 2019 to $2.7Bn in 2024.
Disney+ Hotstar is an established local leader with 400m+ downloads for its app across its varying tiers, as well as 26 million+ paying subscribers. Fellow America-based giant Netflix has north of four million subs, while Amazon doesn’t reveal sub numbers but analysts have pegged it at between 10 and 15 million for the wider Prime offering, which grants access to the video service.
“India is one of the most exciting streaming markets in the world right now and there are many kinds of models,...
The U.S. giants compete with local broadcasters and VOD upstarts in a territory that has a way to go before it reaches saturation – a Pwc report published in October claimed the overall market value would grow from $708M in 2019 to $2.7Bn in 2024.
Disney+ Hotstar is an established local leader with 400m+ downloads for its app across its varying tiers, as well as 26 million+ paying subscribers. Fellow America-based giant Netflix has north of four million subs, while Amazon doesn’t reveal sub numbers but analysts have pegged it at between 10 and 15 million for the wider Prime offering, which grants access to the video service.
“India is one of the most exciting streaming markets in the world right now and there are many kinds of models,...
- 1/8/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Shakuntala Devi premiered on 31st July 2020 on Amazon Prime Video streaming across 200 countries and was met with great acclaim and audiences’ love poured in abundance for this biopic of the Indian mathematics genius who was given the title of the ‘human computer’. The film starred Vidya Balan in the titular role along with Sanya Malhotra, Amit Sadh and Jisshu Sengupta.
After a highly successful collaboration with one of 2020’s most viewed and loved films, Shakuntala Devi, director Anu Menon and Abundantia Entertainment today has announced that they are coming together again for Anu Menon’s new film.
Just as Shakuntala Devi finds itself in pretty much every list of 2020’s best and most-watched films, director Anu Menon joins hands once again with Shakuntala Devi’s producer, Vikram Malhotra, for a new film currently under development. Presently in the final stages of screenplay, principal photography of the new film is expected...
After a highly successful collaboration with one of 2020’s most viewed and loved films, Shakuntala Devi, director Anu Menon and Abundantia Entertainment today has announced that they are coming together again for Anu Menon’s new film.
Just as Shakuntala Devi finds itself in pretty much every list of 2020’s best and most-watched films, director Anu Menon joins hands once again with Shakuntala Devi’s producer, Vikram Malhotra, for a new film currently under development. Presently in the final stages of screenplay, principal photography of the new film is expected...
- 12/28/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Dec 23 (Ians) Actress Sanya Malhotra believes that teaming up with efficient co-actors improves the quality of one's work.
Since her debut in Aamir Khan's 2016 blockbuster "Dangal", Sanya has shared the screen with many reputed actors including Ayushmann Khurrana, Vidya Balan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amit Sadh.
She particularly exuded a special on-screen bond essaying a mother-daughter relationship with Vidya Balan earlier this year, in "Shakuntala Devi".
"The best part of the film ('Shakuntala Devi') is the unique portrayal of the mother-daughter relationship that sets it apart from other conventional stories. I don't think I have ever seen such an on-screen portrayal in Bollywood. The most memorable moment for me was working with and learning from Vidya ma'am. The way she keeps the energy alive on the set is commendable. I am blessed to have had this opportunity to share the screen with her. For someone who is just a few films old,...
Since her debut in Aamir Khan's 2016 blockbuster "Dangal", Sanya has shared the screen with many reputed actors including Ayushmann Khurrana, Vidya Balan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amit Sadh.
She particularly exuded a special on-screen bond essaying a mother-daughter relationship with Vidya Balan earlier this year, in "Shakuntala Devi".
"The best part of the film ('Shakuntala Devi') is the unique portrayal of the mother-daughter relationship that sets it apart from other conventional stories. I don't think I have ever seen such an on-screen portrayal in Bollywood. The most memorable moment for me was working with and learning from Vidya ma'am. The way she keeps the energy alive on the set is commendable. I am blessed to have had this opportunity to share the screen with her. For someone who is just a few films old,...
- 12/23/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Nov 5 (Ians) Bollywood actress Sanya Malhotra looks stunning in a bubble gum pink cut-out pant suit in her latest social media post.
Sanya shared a string of pictures on Instagram sporting the bright pink number. She leaves her hair open and applies minimal make-up for maximum impact.
For the caption, she just dropped pink heart emojis.
Sanya will soon be seen in Anurag Basu's "Ludo". The film is a dark comedy anthology starring Abhishek A. Bachchan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Rohit Saraf, Pearle Maaney, Pankaj Tripathi, Asha Negi, Shalini Vats and Inayat Verma, and is scheduled to release on Netflix on November 12.
She was last seen in the Vidya Balan-starrer "Shakuntala Devi", which opened digitally a few months ago amid lockdown.
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Sanya shared a string of pictures on Instagram sporting the bright pink number. She leaves her hair open and applies minimal make-up for maximum impact.
For the caption, she just dropped pink heart emojis.
Sanya will soon be seen in Anurag Basu's "Ludo". The film is a dark comedy anthology starring Abhishek A. Bachchan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Rajkummar Rao, Sanya Malhotra, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Rohit Saraf, Pearle Maaney, Pankaj Tripathi, Asha Negi, Shalini Vats and Inayat Verma, and is scheduled to release on Netflix on November 12.
She was last seen in the Vidya Balan-starrer "Shakuntala Devi", which opened digitally a few months ago amid lockdown.
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- 11/5/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Amazon Prime Video today announced a brand new slate of 9 highly-anticipated movies that will premiere directly on the streaming service. Spanning five Indian languages, the diverse line-up features titles such as Coolie No. 1 starring Varun Dhawan and Sara Ali Khan (Simmba), Chhalaang starring Rajkummar Rao and Nushrat Bharucha (Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety), Durgavati starring Bhumi Pednekar, Bheema Sena Nala Maharaja (Kannada) starring Aravinnd Iyer, Middle Class Melodies (Telugu) starring Anand Devarakonda, Maara (Tamil) starring R Madhavan, and Manne Number 13 (Kannada) starring Varsha Bollamma (Bigil), Chetan Gandharva (Melody) along with previously announced Zakariya Mohammed’s Halal Love Story ( Malayalam) and Suriya starrer Soorarai Pottru (Tamil). The movies will premiere exclusively on Prime Video within 2020 and will be available in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide.
The new slate follows the successful launch of the first wave of direct-to-service premieres of 10 films across 5 languages, which led to Amazon Prime Video expanding...
The new slate follows the successful launch of the first wave of direct-to-service premieres of 10 films across 5 languages, which led to Amazon Prime Video expanding...
- 10/10/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
EntertainmentHere’s the list of new releases on Amazon Prime Video to keep you entertained during the upcoming festival season.Tnm StaffWe’re in the last leg of 2020 and Amazon Prime Video has come up with an exciting list of nine new Indian films for you to stay entertained. We have festivals like Dussehra, Milad Un-Nabi, not to forget Halloween, followed by Deepavali and Christmas lined up and the new films could not have come at a better time. Fresh content will begin streaming on the platform in five different Indian languages like Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam starting October 15. The platform already has 10 regional content in five different languages such as Penguin, Ponmagal Vandhal, Law, French Biriyani, Sufiyum Sujatayum, C U Soon, V, Gulabo Sitabo, Shakuntala Devi and Nishabdham, which released over the course of the year. From Suriya’s Soorarai Pottru (Tamil) to Parvathy Thiruvothu-Indrajith Sukumaran...
- 10/9/2020
- by Anjana
- The News Minute
MollywoodThe photo was taken in 2000 on the sets of ‘Chakram’, which was shelved for unknown reasons after the first schedule.Digital NativeDigital NativeNot many may be aware that Vidya Balan, before her Bollywood debut with Parineeta, was signed on to play the female lead in the Mohanlal starrer Chakram. Posting a picture with Mohanlal taken in 2000, Vidya wrote on her Instagram Stories, “Tbt 2000... The pic was taken on the set of my first Malayalam film #Chakram with @mohanlal!!! The film got shelved after the first schedule... Not looking as bad as I imagined I did!!!” The actor said in a recent media interaction that Chakram was shelved after the first schedule for unknown reasons. Parineeta, which shot her to fame, was released five years later. Vidya pointed out that soon after Chakram was shelved, she was labelled a jinxed actor and all offers, including a Tamil biggie, eluded her.
- 9/17/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
OTTThe Ott platform has acquired the 10-part Tamil comedy show exclusively from Kavithalayaa.Tnm StaffAmazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video released the trailer of Tamil sitcom Time Enna Boss on Tuesday, which will be available exclusively on the Ott platform. Created under the banner of Kavithalayaa Productions, the 10-part show is a comedy series revolving around an It professional who ends up sharing his apartment with four random time travellers from different time periods, who accidentally get trapped in present-day Chennai. Prime members in more than 200 countries can stream the sitcom from September 18, 2020. Members will be able to watch Time Enna Boss on the Prime Video app for smart TVs, mobile devices, Fire TV, Apple TV and other services. They can also download episodes and watch them offline at no additional cost. Time Enna Boss stars Robo Shankar, Bharath Niwas, Priya Bhavani Shankar, Alexander Babu, Sanjana Sarathy, Mamathi Chaari and Karunakaran in the lead.
- 9/15/2020
- by Sanyukta
- The News Minute
Sanya Malhotra recently stunned on the cover of a leading magazine. The coverline read- ‘A Girl like her: Sanya Malhotra on celebrating female genius’. Now, the pictures from the magazine shoot are here and we say, they are a must see! Sanya look very different and brings out a new glamorous side of her personality which we love.
The actress, looking her sartorial best wearing a mustard satin slip dress, accessorising it with statement piece of jewellery on the cover.
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Made it to Grazia’s August 2020 digital cover...
The actress, looking her sartorial best wearing a mustard satin slip dress, accessorising it with statement piece of jewellery on the cover.
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Made it to Grazia’s August 2020 digital cover...
- 9/2/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Actor Jisshu Sengupta has described working with Sanjay Dutt as a learning experience, adding that he was very comfortable in his company.
Jisshu worked with Dutt on the upcoming film, "Sadak 2".
"We shot nine days of climax, and every single day was about so much learning. The ease, the pain, the childlike innocence -- I was so, so comfortable in his company. We spoke about music, about so many random things and laughed so much. He has a golden heart," Jisshu said.
With "Sadak 2", Sanjay is revisiting the world of his 1991 hit, "Sadak". The second part marks the return of Mahesh Bhatt as director after two decades. The film stars his daughters Alia and Pooja Bhatt along with Sanjay Dutt and Aditya Roy Kapur. The film will release on August 28 on Disney+ Hotstar VIP.
Jisshu was last seen in "Shakuntala Devi", which is based on the life of the late Shakuntala Devi,...
Jisshu worked with Dutt on the upcoming film, "Sadak 2".
"We shot nine days of climax, and every single day was about so much learning. The ease, the pain, the childlike innocence -- I was so, so comfortable in his company. We spoke about music, about so many random things and laughed so much. He has a golden heart," Jisshu said.
With "Sadak 2", Sanjay is revisiting the world of his 1991 hit, "Sadak". The second part marks the return of Mahesh Bhatt as director after two decades. The film stars his daughters Alia and Pooja Bhatt along with Sanjay Dutt and Aditya Roy Kapur. The film will release on August 28 on Disney+ Hotstar VIP.
Jisshu was last seen in "Shakuntala Devi", which is based on the life of the late Shakuntala Devi,...
- 8/25/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
EntertainmentWith 'Soorarai Pottru' reportedly fetching between Rs 35-45 crore, many more big films are expected to go in for direct Ott release. Tnm StaffEver since theatres closed in March this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, several films have opted for a direct Ott (Over the Top) release. So far, from the south, Ponmagal Vandhal (Tamil), Penguin (Tamil), Cocktail (Tamil), Danny (Tamil), Lockup (Tamil), Uma Maheswara Ugra Roopasya (Telugu), Krishna and His Leela (Telugu), Bhanumathi Ramakrishna (Telugu), Sufiyum Sujatayum (Malayalam), French Biriyani (Kannada), Law (Kannada) are among the films to have released across Ott platforms. However, most of these films have been small budget flicks. Now, with no signs of the pandemic coming under control and an effective vaccine still months away, several more films are opting for a direct Ott release, including big budget films. Bollywood has already seen the release of films with big names in the cast like Gulabo Sitabo,...
- 8/24/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
EntertainmentSome of these films have retained the origins of the character though the language is Hindi while others have completely changed their identity. Tnm StaffThe newly released biopic Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl has opened to good reviews but has also snowballed into a controversy for supposedly distorting facts about the Indian Air Force. More importantly, the film does not show Iaf pilot Sreevidya Rajan from Kerala, who also served in the Kargil war with Gunjan. Sreevidya has, in fact, said that she was the first woman Iaf officer to fly in a combat zone and not Gunjan as the film suggests. Though the makers have said that the film is a fictionalised account, it has drawn sharp criticism for these departures. While Bollywood has made several biopics and films based on real life incidents, the southern industries are slowly catching up with the trend. Perhaps in future, south Indian...
- 8/18/2020
- by Sowmya
- The News Minute
The recently released film, Shakuntala Devi has won the hearts and minds of the audience with her wit, charm and her outspoken nature which is being loved by all and the fact that she would always think ahead of time, had raised many eyebrows and turned many heads back then. Amazon Prime Video recently shared another treasure— a deleted scene from the film.
Also read: Watch this fun and exclusive deleted clip from Shakuntala Devi
In this video, one can see how Shakuntala Devi gives the perfect reply to how she feels being a 'female' mathematician and also the fact that how do people deal with an outspoken woman like her which is so relatable and so apt. During those times, Shakuntala Devi took every challenge head on with a smile and ensured that she ignites the spark of change within people which she did successfully in her life.
Shakuntala...
Also read: Watch this fun and exclusive deleted clip from Shakuntala Devi
In this video, one can see how Shakuntala Devi gives the perfect reply to how she feels being a 'female' mathematician and also the fact that how do people deal with an outspoken woman like her which is so relatable and so apt. During those times, Shakuntala Devi took every challenge head on with a smile and ensured that she ignites the spark of change within people which she did successfully in her life.
Shakuntala...
- 8/18/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
It is raining stories of inspirational individuals this month and we are still not over the biographical drama based on the life of the great math wizard and Guinness Book of World Records holder, Shakuntala Devi.
Also read: Movie Review | Shakuntala Devi: Vidya Balan is all correct in the movie of the year!
With her wit and her charm, the mathematician has won all our hearts and ignited a spark of love for numbers again.
In an exclusive deleted clip from the film, Vidya Balan’s Shakuntala Devi takes us back to our school days when we as children were terrified of maths and would rather wait for a recess.
From dividing one’s food while sharing a tiffin, to calculating the time left on the clock for the recess bell to go off, Shakuntala Devi says that everything involves the magic of maths.
A few mathematical curses in Bengali,...
Also read: Movie Review | Shakuntala Devi: Vidya Balan is all correct in the movie of the year!
With her wit and her charm, the mathematician has won all our hearts and ignited a spark of love for numbers again.
In an exclusive deleted clip from the film, Vidya Balan’s Shakuntala Devi takes us back to our school days when we as children were terrified of maths and would rather wait for a recess.
From dividing one’s food while sharing a tiffin, to calculating the time left on the clock for the recess bell to go off, Shakuntala Devi says that everything involves the magic of maths.
A few mathematical curses in Bengali,...
- 8/17/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
There are triumphant training montages and Top Gun moments, but this Netflix biopic of a fighting female helicopter pilot elicits smart performances
Bollywood’s pivot to streaming continues with a biopic that presents as an obstacle course of sorts. How to dramatise the trajectory of Flight Lieutenant Saxena, the first woman to helicopter into combat for the Indian Air Force, without generating some inanely gender-flipped Top Gun rerun, and/or slipping into meatheaded militarism? Writer-director Sharan Sharma’s response is to follow the tried-and-tested contours of the biographical star vehicle – he avoids the structural risks of last month’s Shakuntala Devi – while relying on heart and good humour to lift his film over the aforementioned pitfalls. Little has been certain about 2020, but distaff applications for even administrative Air Force positions are surely set to go through the roof.
Bollywood’s pivot to streaming continues with a biopic that presents as an obstacle course of sorts. How to dramatise the trajectory of Flight Lieutenant Saxena, the first woman to helicopter into combat for the Indian Air Force, without generating some inanely gender-flipped Top Gun rerun, and/or slipping into meatheaded militarism? Writer-director Sharan Sharma’s response is to follow the tried-and-tested contours of the biographical star vehicle – he avoids the structural risks of last month’s Shakuntala Devi – while relying on heart and good humour to lift his film over the aforementioned pitfalls. Little has been certain about 2020, but distaff applications for even administrative Air Force positions are surely set to go through the roof.
- 8/13/2020
- by Mike McCahill
- The Guardian - Film News
Entertainment Both Danish Sait and Vidya recently released their films ‘French Biriyani’ and ‘Shakuntala Devi’ respectively on Amazon Prime Video.Tnm StaffScreenshotFormer Rj, actor and comic Danish Sait has made quite a name for himself with his short lockdown videos in which he plays a myriad of characters who interact with each other and talk about various developments like the lockdown, Pm Modi’s address, and so on. Recently a movie he has starred in called French Biriyani also released on Amazon Prime Video (Apv). In a video released by Apv on YouTube, Danish is seen interacting with actor Vidya Balan, whose film Shakuntala Devi also recently released on the platform. In a hilarious interaction, Vidya and Danish – who brings out several characters famous from his short videos – discuss Shakuntala Devi, maths, and more. The duo initially talk about their films and then Vidya reveals that she and her husband,...
- 8/6/2020
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
Interview In an interview to Tnm, Anupama Banerji talks about her relationship with her mother, math genius Shakuntala Devi.Geetika MantriA lot has been written and said about the late Shakuntala Devi, globally renowned as the “human computer”, rattling off answers to complex calculations involving long numbers within seconds. However, the Bengaluru-born math genius’s story was told through a different lens in the eponymous film by Anu Menon starring Vidya Balan which released on Amazon Prime Video on Friday – through the relationship she had with her daughter Anupama Banerji. Tnm spoke to Anupama, who now lives in London with her husband Ajay Abhaya Kumar and their two daughters. She was one of the main collaborators with whom co-writers of Shakuntala Devi, Anu Menon and Nayanika Mahtani, worked over a period of three years. Read: 'Shakuntala Devi' review: Vidya Balan nails math and motherhood in brilliant film “The first...
- 8/1/2020
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
Shakuntala Devi (Amazon Prime Video)
Starring Vidya Balan, Jisshu Sengupta, Shakuntala’s husband, Sanya Malhotra, Amit Sadh
Directed by Anu Menon
The best part of getting Vidya Balan to play the maths genius Shakuntala Devi is that that they both, the maths genius and the actresss, make their job look so easy. While Shakuntala Devi rattles off gigantic numbers (caterpillaring on screen a la Hidden Figures) to an open-mouthed audience all across the world, Vidya Balan’s performance will in all likelihood would have the same affect on an audience as the amazing story of the “human computer”.
Shakuntala Devi comes to us unadulterated, unapologetic and refreshingly free of cloying sentimentality. Well, almost. There are sequences towards the end of the nifty narrative where mother Vidya Balan and daughter Sania Malhotra where director Annu Menon could have pulled out all tops.
Luckily, the mood in this buoyant bio-pic is forever sunny,...
Starring Vidya Balan, Jisshu Sengupta, Shakuntala’s husband, Sanya Malhotra, Amit Sadh
Directed by Anu Menon
The best part of getting Vidya Balan to play the maths genius Shakuntala Devi is that that they both, the maths genius and the actresss, make their job look so easy. While Shakuntala Devi rattles off gigantic numbers (caterpillaring on screen a la Hidden Figures) to an open-mouthed audience all across the world, Vidya Balan’s performance will in all likelihood would have the same affect on an audience as the amazing story of the “human computer”.
Shakuntala Devi comes to us unadulterated, unapologetic and refreshingly free of cloying sentimentality. Well, almost. There are sequences towards the end of the nifty narrative where mother Vidya Balan and daughter Sania Malhotra where director Annu Menon could have pulled out all tops.
Luckily, the mood in this buoyant bio-pic is forever sunny,...
- 7/31/2020
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
BollywoodVidya Balan as Shakuntala Devi does a great job portraying a woman who is unabashed about what she wants, no matter how socially ‘imperfect’ it makes her look.Geetika MantriAt some point in our lives, many of us have decided that we are never going to turn into our parents, that we will do things differently. But growing up, a lot of their actions can start to make sense. We may break some cycles, but we often end up becoming more like our parents in others. It’s a strange pattern; one that repeats more often than not, and which perhaps prompts parents to tell their children – you will know what it’s like when you have children of your own. Shakuntala Devi, the late mathematician and Guinness record holder, was known as the “human computer” world-over for her ability to solve complex arithmetic in seconds. You will find a...
- 7/31/2020
- by Nikhita Venugopal
- The News Minute
Pick up a biopic and majority would try to paint a perfect picture of the subject in question. Most of the times even a negative trait is hidden and presented as something positive, whereas the real facts are time and again exaggerated to make the subject come across as a Demi-God no less.
It’s different in case of Shakuntala Devi and that’s what sets it apart. You see a lovely side of the bright young girl who is blossoming into a vivacious woman. However, once she is acknowledged as a genius, you also get to see how she really wants to hold on to that title, and in the process subconsciously ends up doing certain things which seem questionable if seen as an outsider.
That’s the humane tale which director Anu Menon tries to bring on screen, and that too through the lens of the legend’s...
It’s different in case of Shakuntala Devi and that’s what sets it apart. You see a lovely side of the bright young girl who is blossoming into a vivacious woman. However, once she is acknowledged as a genius, you also get to see how she really wants to hold on to that title, and in the process subconsciously ends up doing certain things which seem questionable if seen as an outsider.
That’s the humane tale which director Anu Menon tries to bring on screen, and that too through the lens of the legend’s...
- 7/31/2020
- by Joginder Tuteja
- Bollyspice
Vidya Balan puts in a blazing performance as the eponymous Indian maths genius in Anu Menon’s characterful feminist life story
In recent years, the Hindi film mainstream has become more proactive about telling the stories of notable women. This new one follows on the heels of last October’s crowdpleasing Saand Ki Aankh, which centred on sharpshooting sisters-in-law, but explores with far greater force its subject’s idiosyncrasies. What results is a biopic with genuine character.
The feats described here are mental: the eponymous heroine, Shakuntala Devi (Vidya Balan), was a phenomenal, Guinness World Records-noted mathematician who performed for many decades in the 20th century under the stage name the Human Computer. Director Anu Menon approaches her, however, from the unusual angle of Devi’s daughter, Anu (Sanya Malhotra), first seen marching into a London lawyers’ chambers in 2001 to initiate criminal proceedings against mum for failing to provide for her.
In recent years, the Hindi film mainstream has become more proactive about telling the stories of notable women. This new one follows on the heels of last October’s crowdpleasing Saand Ki Aankh, which centred on sharpshooting sisters-in-law, but explores with far greater force its subject’s idiosyncrasies. What results is a biopic with genuine character.
The feats described here are mental: the eponymous heroine, Shakuntala Devi (Vidya Balan), was a phenomenal, Guinness World Records-noted mathematician who performed for many decades in the 20th century under the stage name the Human Computer. Director Anu Menon approaches her, however, from the unusual angle of Devi’s daughter, Anu (Sanya Malhotra), first seen marching into a London lawyers’ chambers in 2001 to initiate criminal proceedings against mum for failing to provide for her.
- 7/30/2020
- by Mike McCahill
- The Guardian - Film News
Entertainment In a virtual press conference, Vidya talked about playing Shakuntala Devi, the struggles of ambitious women today, and more.Geetika MantriVidya Balan/FacebookActor Vidya Balan has played several real life characters as well as fictional ones. Ask her which ones are more challenging to play and she replies that both are tough, but those modelled on real persons come with more responsibility. “When you’re playing someone who was a real person, you have to take into account their mannerisms and characteristics as well. But you can’t copy them because that appears caricaturish. At the same time, it’s not just a person from your imagination. So it’s a fine balance you have to maintain,” Vidya told Tnm in an online interaction with journalists prior to the release of Shakuntala Devi on Amazon Prime Video on July 31. In the trailer of the film, we see Shakuntala Devi...
- 7/28/2020
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
Set to premiere on July 31st exclusively on Amazon Prime, Shakuntala Devi stars National Award-winner, Vidya Balan in the title role, who was famously referred to as the “human computer” for her ability to do incredibly fast calculations.
Directed by Anu Menon the biographical drama also stars Sanya Malhotra, who will be seen playing the role of Shakuntala Devi’s daughter with whom the genius enjoyed a complicated but extraordinary relationship. Actors Jisshu Sengupta and Amit Sadh also essay pivotal roles in the film.
Shakuntala Devi is the first Indian language biopic to make its global premiere exclusively on Prime Video And will be seen in over 200 countries. Produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions and Vikram Malhotra (Abundantia Entertainment), The screenplay is written by Anu Menon and Nayanika Mahtani, while the dialogues are penned by Ishita Moitra.
Director Anu Menon said, “Creating Shakuntala Devi has been such a delightful and...
Directed by Anu Menon the biographical drama also stars Sanya Malhotra, who will be seen playing the role of Shakuntala Devi’s daughter with whom the genius enjoyed a complicated but extraordinary relationship. Actors Jisshu Sengupta and Amit Sadh also essay pivotal roles in the film.
Shakuntala Devi is the first Indian language biopic to make its global premiere exclusively on Prime Video And will be seen in over 200 countries. Produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions and Vikram Malhotra (Abundantia Entertainment), The screenplay is written by Anu Menon and Nayanika Mahtani, while the dialogues are penned by Ishita Moitra.
Director Anu Menon said, “Creating Shakuntala Devi has been such a delightful and...
- 7/25/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Entertainment Watch Shakuntala Devi in action, stunning audiences by performing complex arithmetic between long numbers.Tnm StaffScreenshot: Atn CanadaBengaluru-born Shakuntala Devi, who came to be known as the ‘human computer’, has been in the news lately, thanks to an upcoming eponymous film about her life starring Vidya Balan. Shakuntala, who died on April 21, 2013, was renowned for her mathematical genius – a talent she says she had since she was just three years old. But all said and done, the idea of someone performing multiplication of over 13-digit numbers, or deriving 23rd cube roots of long numbers seems quite surreal. So, we scoured the internet for some videos of the math wiz to see her in action, and to learn more about Shakuntala in her own words. Here are some clips that will awe you. ‘Do you want the answer from right to left, or left to right?’ We have seen a...
- 7/25/2020
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
Interview Nayanika speaks to Tnm on how Shakuntala Devi’s story impacted her, and how it remains relevant even today.Geetika MantriThe Vidya Balan-starrer Shakuntala Devi is easily one of the most anticipated films at the moment. And what sets the Anu Menon directorial apart – by the looks of the trailer – is that we’ll meet the Bengaluru-born mathematical genius not just for her arithmetic prowess, but also through the lens of her aspirations and relationships. The film promises a deeper look, especially into her relationship with her daughter, Anupama Banerji, whose role is being played by Sanya Malhotra. Tnm interviewed Nayanika Mahtani, co-writer of the film, and one among many women of the crew, on what we can expect from Shakuntala Devi, how the story impacted her, and how it may affect the people who watch it. Here are edited excerpts. How did your association with the film Shakuntala Devi happen?...
- 7/24/2020
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
Trailer ‘Shakuntala Devi’ will also focus on the mother-daughter conflict between Shakuntala and her child, Anupama.Tnm StaffThe trailer for the much-awaited film Shakuntala Devi released on Wednesday. Starring Vidya Balan and directed by Anu Menon, the film looks at the life of Shakuntala Devi, the renowned mathematician also known as the ‘human computer’. The trailer reveals that the film will trace Shakuntala’s childhood, her prowess in mathematics and how she comes to be known world over for it. Vidya Balan performs in a retro avatar, except she has swapped the big ‘80s hairdos for sarees and two long plaits for a good portion of the film. She is seen sporting headscarves and hair bands associated with the time period though. Interestingly, the film will also focus on Shakuntala’s relationship with her daughter Anupama, whose character is being played by Sanya Malhotra of Bhadhaai Ho fame. The trailer...
- 7/15/2020
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
Local filmmakers say cinemas will return as strong as ever post-pandemic, despite a rash of theatrical titles going straight-to-digital.
India’s theatrical market is not going anywhere, despite the current trend for theatrical films to premiere on Ott platforms, said speakers on a panel at the on-going virtual edition of Ficci Frames (July 7-11).
During a session entitled ‘Changing Theatrical Windows – Direct To Ott’, director-producer Shoojit Sircar said he had no other option apart from releasing his latest film, Gulabo Sitabo, on Amazon Prime Video, as Indian theatres have been closed since mid-March due to the Covid-19 pandemic and there...
India’s theatrical market is not going anywhere, despite the current trend for theatrical films to premiere on Ott platforms, said speakers on a panel at the on-going virtual edition of Ficci Frames (July 7-11).
During a session entitled ‘Changing Theatrical Windows – Direct To Ott’, director-producer Shoojit Sircar said he had no other option apart from releasing his latest film, Gulabo Sitabo, on Amazon Prime Video, as Indian theatres have been closed since mid-March due to the Covid-19 pandemic and there...
- 7/9/2020
- by 89¦Liz Shackleton¦0¦
- ScreenDaily
The global premiere of the eagerly awaited Hindi film, Shakuntala Devi is all set to happen at the end of this month exclusively on Amazon Prime.
Directed by Anu Menon and produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions and Vikram Malhotra of Abundantia Entertainment, the biographical drama stars National Award winning actress Vidya Balan in the lead, essaying the role of the globally renowned Indian mathematics genius, who was popularly known as the ‘human computer’.
Shakuntala Devi also stars Sanya Malhotra, who will be seen playing the role of Shakuntala Devi’s daughter with whom the genius enjoyed a complicated but extraordinary relationship, alongside Jisshu Sengupta (Mardaani 2) and Amit Sadh in pivotal roles.
The screenplay is written by Anu Menon and Nayanika Mahtani, while the dialogues are penned by Ishita Moitra.
Check out the announcement video!
Prime members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide can watch the endearing story...
Directed by Anu Menon and produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions and Vikram Malhotra of Abundantia Entertainment, the biographical drama stars National Award winning actress Vidya Balan in the lead, essaying the role of the globally renowned Indian mathematics genius, who was popularly known as the ‘human computer’.
Shakuntala Devi also stars Sanya Malhotra, who will be seen playing the role of Shakuntala Devi’s daughter with whom the genius enjoyed a complicated but extraordinary relationship, alongside Jisshu Sengupta (Mardaani 2) and Amit Sadh in pivotal roles.
The screenplay is written by Anu Menon and Nayanika Mahtani, while the dialogues are penned by Ishita Moitra.
Check out the announcement video!
Prime members in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide can watch the endearing story...
- 7/6/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
OTTBased on the life of the legendary mathematician Shakuntala Devi, the film will be releasing on Amazon Prime Video.Tnm StaffThe latest to join the list of films going directly for an Ott release is the Vidya Balan starrer Shakuntala Devi, which is based on the life of the eponymous mathematician. The film will release on Amazon Prime Video on July 31. The same was announced by the platform on Friday in a short video featuring Vidya Balan. The actor asks viewers the answers to mathematical problems recited one after the other in almost one breath. Then she asks viewers if they know the answer to a rather complicated mathematical equation. And the answer, she reveals, is 31072020 – which, with the right punctuation, is the release date of her film. Vidya, who was last seen playing a scientist in Mission Mangal, a film on India’s mission to Mars that also starred Akshay Kumar,...
- 7/3/2020
- by Geetika
- The News Minute
With June drawing to a close, it’s time to look ahead to July. For Amazon Prime subscribers, next month brings a huge influx of new content, including a variety of movies both classic and underrated, as well as Amazon Original films and TV series.
Just a few of the notable movies arriving on the service include Jennifer Lopez tropical horror Anaconda, Tim Burton’s moving fantasy Big Fish, Dreamworks animated superhero flick Megamind, time-traveling Owen Wilson-starrer Midnight In Paris, romance Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist with Kat Dennings and Michael Cera, Adam Sandler comedy Spanglish, Rob Zombie horror The Devil’s Rejects and not one but two Will Smith vehicles – 2001 biopic Ali and 2005’s romcom Hitch.
For the full list, see below:
July 1 52 Pick-Up (1986) Ali (2001) An Eye For An Eye (1966) Anaconda (1997) Big Fish (2003) Bug (1975) Buried (2010) Cold War (2013) Edge Of Darkness (2010) Flashback (1990) Hitch (2005) Hollowman (2000) Iron Eagle IV – On The Attack...
Just a few of the notable movies arriving on the service include Jennifer Lopez tropical horror Anaconda, Tim Burton’s moving fantasy Big Fish, Dreamworks animated superhero flick Megamind, time-traveling Owen Wilson-starrer Midnight In Paris, romance Nick & Norah’s Infinite Playlist with Kat Dennings and Michael Cera, Adam Sandler comedy Spanglish, Rob Zombie horror The Devil’s Rejects and not one but two Will Smith vehicles – 2001 biopic Ali and 2005’s romcom Hitch.
For the full list, see below:
July 1 52 Pick-Up (1986) Ali (2001) An Eye For An Eye (1966) Anaconda (1997) Big Fish (2003) Bug (1975) Buried (2010) Cold War (2013) Edge Of Darkness (2010) Flashback (1990) Hitch (2005) Hollowman (2000) Iron Eagle IV – On The Attack...
- 6/23/2020
- by Christian Bone
- We Got This Covered
InterviewThe film will release on Amazon Prime Video in June and cover the extraordinary life of the woman known as the human computer.CrisIn a black and white video on YouTube, a young Shakuntala Devi waits, as a man writes on a board behind her two eight digit numbers that have to be multiplied. She takes one look at the figures and gives the answer, asking the man behind a machine, “That’s my answer, what does the facit (calculator) have to say?” The man says it is correct and Shakuntala gracefully walks away to loud applause. Shakuntala – the woman who could toy around with big numbers – was known as the human computer, and she earned a place for herself in the Guinness Book of World Records. Now, seven years after her passing, a biopic on her extraordinary life will soon release. The director of the film, Anu Menon, an...
- 5/22/2020
- by Cris
- The News Minute
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