New Delhi, April 21 (Ians) Sushrii Shreya Mishraa, who has won beauty pageants like ‘Asian Supermodel India’ and ‘Miss United Continents 2015’ shared that gone are the days when ‘Miss India’ gets freeway into the movie.
She said that in today’s day and age, one has to have certain skill sets.
The diva is set to make a debut as the leading lady with Aayush Sharma-starrer upcoming action film ‘Ruslaan’.
If she thinks beauty pageants make it easy to bag acting projects, Sushrii, who has won several awards, like ‘I Am Popular’, ‘Miss Vivacious’, ‘Miss Rampwalk’ told Ians: “I think pageant like Miss India broadens your horizon in a wonderful way where you meet the crème de la crème of the industry. But just if you win the pageant doesn’t guarantee you a film. I think gone are the days when Miss India gets that freeway into the movie.
She said that in today’s day and age, one has to have certain skill sets.
The diva is set to make a debut as the leading lady with Aayush Sharma-starrer upcoming action film ‘Ruslaan’.
If she thinks beauty pageants make it easy to bag acting projects, Sushrii, who has won several awards, like ‘I Am Popular’, ‘Miss Vivacious’, ‘Miss Rampwalk’ told Ians: “I think pageant like Miss India broadens your horizon in a wonderful way where you meet the crème de la crème of the industry. But just if you win the pageant doesn’t guarantee you a film. I think gone are the days when Miss India gets that freeway into the movie.
- 4/21/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
New Delhi, April 21 (Ians) Aayush Sharma, who is all geared up for his upcoming action entertainer ‘Ruslaan’ shared that a small-budget project like this will set up precedence in the industry that one does not need a huge amount for a successful project.
In an exclusive interaction with Ians, Aayush talked about working with a new production house and what took it so long for him to say yes to ‘Ruslaan’.
“There is always a desire to deliver the film even on a limited budget. ‘Ruslaan’, I believe, will set a precedent that producers don’t require Rs 100-200 crore to make a film. You can do it with a much lesser budget,” Aayush told Ians.
On what took him time to say yes to ‘Ruslaan’, Aayush said that the movie was in the pipeline while he was shooting ‘Antim’.
“This film is a brainchild of very ambitious people and...
In an exclusive interaction with Ians, Aayush talked about working with a new production house and what took it so long for him to say yes to ‘Ruslaan’.
“There is always a desire to deliver the film even on a limited budget. ‘Ruslaan’, I believe, will set a precedent that producers don’t require Rs 100-200 crore to make a film. You can do it with a much lesser budget,” Aayush told Ians.
On what took him time to say yes to ‘Ruslaan’, Aayush said that the movie was in the pipeline while he was shooting ‘Antim’.
“This film is a brainchild of very ambitious people and...
- 4/21/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actress Vidya Malvade, who will be soon seen in the upcoming film ‘Ruslaan’, which stars Aayush Sharma in the lead, has said that she developed a very good camaraderie with Aayush and the film’s director Karan L Butani.
Both Aayush and Karan used to pull her leg during the shoot breaks which made her feel like she will become 6 feet tall by the end of shoot.
Sharing her experience of working with Karan, the actress told Ians: “Karan is a dream to work with, his directions are precise, he knows what he wants and I think I found an incredible comfort level with him. So I feel when there’s a synergy and give and take of ideas without judgement within the people one is working with, It’s so much easier to clear any doubts or come up with ideas & out of the box solutions.. I didn’t...
Both Aayush and Karan used to pull her leg during the shoot breaks which made her feel like she will become 6 feet tall by the end of shoot.
Sharing her experience of working with Karan, the actress told Ians: “Karan is a dream to work with, his directions are precise, he knows what he wants and I think I found an incredible comfort level with him. So I feel when there’s a synergy and give and take of ideas without judgement within the people one is working with, It’s so much easier to clear any doubts or come up with ideas & out of the box solutions.. I didn’t...
- 4/17/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The second song, titled ‘Pehla Ishq’, from the upcoming Aayush Sharma-starrer action-thriller ‘Ruslaan’, has been released and it presents the essence of falling in love for the first time.
The song, composed by Rajat Nagpal, features an upbeat melody and evocative lyrics penned by Rana Sotal.
The track has been crooned by Rito Riba, and transports the listeners into the world of romance and love.
Talking about the song, Aayush said: “I believe the audience will be hooked by such a fun and romantic song. The lyrics have deep meaning. It has a certain vibe and that I think will resonate with listeners. Falling in love for the first time is an emotion that’s unlike any other and this song captures it beautifully.”
Actress Sushrii Mishraa said: “Being part of ‘Ruslaan’ is a dream come true for me. ‘Pehla Ishq’ is my first romantic number that I ever...
The song, composed by Rajat Nagpal, features an upbeat melody and evocative lyrics penned by Rana Sotal.
The track has been crooned by Rito Riba, and transports the listeners into the world of romance and love.
Talking about the song, Aayush said: “I believe the audience will be hooked by such a fun and romantic song. The lyrics have deep meaning. It has a certain vibe and that I think will resonate with listeners. Falling in love for the first time is an emotion that’s unlike any other and this song captures it beautifully.”
Actress Sushrii Mishraa said: “Being part of ‘Ruslaan’ is a dream come true for me. ‘Pehla Ishq’ is my first romantic number that I ever...
- 4/1/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The makers of ‘Ruslaan’ have unveiled the first song from the film. Titled ‘Taade’, the track, composed and sung by the immensely talented Vishal Mishra, stands out because of its enchanting melody and soul-stirring lyrics.
Written by the prolific lyricist Shabbir Ahmed, ‘Taade’ weaves a tale of passion and desire set against the backdrop of a mesmerising melody. With evocative lyrics and Mishra’s emotive vocals, the song transports listeners to a world where love knows no bounds and emotions run deep.
Adding to the allure of ‘Taade’ is the choreography by the acclaimed Rajit Dev, whose masterful moves bring the song to life on the screen. With every step and gesture, the dancers breathe life into the music. Lead pair Aayush Sharma and Sushrii Mishra are a treat to watch together.
Leading man Aayush Sharma said, “If the teaser showed the scale and punches, with ‘Taade’, we are giving...
Written by the prolific lyricist Shabbir Ahmed, ‘Taade’ weaves a tale of passion and desire set against the backdrop of a mesmerising melody. With evocative lyrics and Mishra’s emotive vocals, the song transports listeners to a world where love knows no bounds and emotions run deep.
Adding to the allure of ‘Taade’ is the choreography by the acclaimed Rajit Dev, whose masterful moves bring the song to life on the screen. With every step and gesture, the dancers breathe life into the music. Lead pair Aayush Sharma and Sushrii Mishra are a treat to watch together.
Leading man Aayush Sharma said, “If the teaser showed the scale and punches, with ‘Taade’, we are giving...
- 3/19/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The makers of ‘Ruslaan’ have just amped up the excitement for the film’s upcoming first song ‘Taade’, which is to be released on March 19, by releasing a stunning poster from the video featuring lead star Aayush Sharma and Sushrii Mishra.
With its scintillating melody and soul-stirring lyrics, ‘Taade’ promises to be an earworm that will be hard to get off people’s minds.
The poster offers a tantalising glimpse of the world that the film navigates. The song is being released on Saregama’s YouTube channel. The much-awaited number is sung and scored by Vishal Mishra with lyrics by Shabbir Ahmed.
With its stellar cast, captivating storyline and mesmerizing music, ‘Ruslaan’ is poised to be an actioner that will leave the audience spellbound.
As the countdown to the ‘Taade’ release starts, the stage is set for a musical journey that will linger in the hearts of viewers long after the credits roll.
With its scintillating melody and soul-stirring lyrics, ‘Taade’ promises to be an earworm that will be hard to get off people’s minds.
The poster offers a tantalising glimpse of the world that the film navigates. The song is being released on Saregama’s YouTube channel. The much-awaited number is sung and scored by Vishal Mishra with lyrics by Shabbir Ahmed.
With its stellar cast, captivating storyline and mesmerizing music, ‘Ruslaan’ is poised to be an actioner that will leave the audience spellbound.
As the countdown to the ‘Taade’ release starts, the stage is set for a musical journey that will linger in the hearts of viewers long after the credits roll.
- 3/17/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
In a move that promises to inject a fresh surge of talent into the industry, Sushrii Mishraa will be launched as the female lead of the upcoming film ‘Ruslaan’. The action-packed film is headlined by Aayush Sharma.
Crowned Miss India United Continents in 2015, Mishraa is a national-level swimmer and accomplished horse rider, Her athleticism is matched only by her dedication to practise different dance forms, including Kathak, Jazz Funk and Odissi.Sushrii has also spent some years doing theatre to be able to hone her acting skills.
What truly made her stand out during the audition for the film, however, was her extensive training in martial arts, including Mma.
When the makers of ‘Ruslaan’ set out to find a leading lady who could seamlessly embody the film’s action-packed sequences, they knew they needed someone with more than just on-screen presence — they needed a performer with genuine skill and training.
Crowned Miss India United Continents in 2015, Mishraa is a national-level swimmer and accomplished horse rider, Her athleticism is matched only by her dedication to practise different dance forms, including Kathak, Jazz Funk and Odissi.Sushrii has also spent some years doing theatre to be able to hone her acting skills.
What truly made her stand out during the audition for the film, however, was her extensive training in martial arts, including Mma.
When the makers of ‘Ruslaan’ set out to find a leading lady who could seamlessly embody the film’s action-packed sequences, they knew they needed someone with more than just on-screen presence — they needed a performer with genuine skill and training.
- 3/15/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
While most in Western culture would associate the idea more in line with a horoscope, the concept of foretelling a person's fortune or future is more related to the concept of Primbon in Javanese society. Although the idea is similar, this section of Indonesia presents the idea as more of a book with details regarding people's fates, whether that be their dates aligning themselves into a blessing or a curse, partners being right for each other in marriage, and other such trivialities. Veteran Indonesian genre director Rudy Soedjarwo crafts this idea to mixed results with his latest film, aptly titled “Primbon,” now streaming on Netflix.
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Trying to make a birthday present, Rana (Flavio Zaviera) and her brother Janu (Chicco Kurniawan) head into the local jungle to make a gift for their mom Dini (Happy Salma), but when only Janu returns,...
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Trying to make a birthday present, Rana (Flavio Zaviera) and her brother Janu (Chicco Kurniawan) head into the local jungle to make a gift for their mom Dini (Happy Salma), but when only Janu returns,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Don Anelli
- AsianMoviePulse
The world premiere for Shuchi Talati's debut feature, “Girls will be Girls” was a blast at Sundance. Over the course of two hours, the audience booed and laughed, sniffled and sighed, as Talati's coming-of-age tale took its viewers on an emotional rollercoaster. The audience enjoyment translated to the awards, too: “Girls will be Girls” took home the Audience Award for World Cinema Dramatic Competition this year.
The popular appeal of Talati's movie is palpable. “Girls will be Girls” explores the adolescence of Mira – played by Preeti Panigrahi, whose performance was recognized at the festival with a Special Jury Award – against the backdrop of the Himalayas in the 1990s. Here, goody-two-shoes Mira is the head prefect of her school. Her situation becomes sticky, however, when she falls for the new boy, Sri (Kesav Binoy Kiron). Like the good student she is, she throws herself into a rigorous self-study of romance.
The popular appeal of Talati's movie is palpable. “Girls will be Girls” explores the adolescence of Mira – played by Preeti Panigrahi, whose performance was recognized at the festival with a Special Jury Award – against the backdrop of the Himalayas in the 1990s. Here, goody-two-shoes Mira is the head prefect of her school. Her situation becomes sticky, however, when she falls for the new boy, Sri (Kesav Binoy Kiron). Like the good student she is, she throws herself into a rigorous self-study of romance.
- 2/16/2024
- by Grace Han
- AsianMoviePulse
In a voicemail to a crush two years her senior, Mira (Preeti Panigrahi) wonders if her feelings are “puppy love [or] maybe it’s big dog love.” Directed by Shuchi Talati, Girls Will Be Girls has an unfortunate title that makes it sound like a sugary teen comedy. It’s a far more nuanced, interesting portrait of a 16-year-old girl coming to terms with a sexual awakening and her young mother, who never quite had the chance to experience one either.
Mira is “head prefect” of her rural boarding school in the Himalayas. She is essentially a class president expected to model and enforce exemplary behavior, warning fellow classmates about their duty to live up to the expectations of the conservative institution. In an early interaction with her mother Anila (Kani Kusruti), she chides her for being on campus, only to be reminded that alumni are permitted. Anila is far from a strict mother,...
Mira is “head prefect” of her rural boarding school in the Himalayas. She is essentially a class president expected to model and enforce exemplary behavior, warning fellow classmates about their duty to live up to the expectations of the conservative institution. In an early interaction with her mother Anila (Kani Kusruti), she chides her for being on campus, only to be reminded that alumni are permitted. Anila is far from a strict mother,...
- 2/1/2024
- by John Fink
- The Film Stage
In the tempest of puberty, the adolescent soul undergoes a metamorphosis akin to a caterpillar transforming into a butterfly. As this hormonal symphony plays out, the parental figure, once an unwavering beacon of guidance, may suddenly seem like an outdated lighthouse in the stormy sea of adolescence. The generational gap, instead of being a mere product of age, becomes a temporal paradox—a collision of parallel timelines where elders yearn to reclaim lost opportunities, and youth strive to forge their destinies. Shuchi Talati‘s debut feature, Girls Will Be Girls is an impressive and tender coming-of-age drama, skillfully handled with a sure touch. As the writer and director, she exhibits a keen understanding of the maelstrom of emotions that surge when we undergo the blossoming of youthfulness in our first romantic relationship. The film takes us on a delicate journey of self-discovery for a teenage girl as she aligns herself with the symphony of growth,...
- 1/28/2024
- by Dipankar Sarkar
- Talking Films
Before Mira (Preeti Panigrahi), a headstrong and academically gifted 16-year-old, met Sri (Kesav Binoy Kiron), she didn’t think about love. She focused on her classwork and dreamed of perfect scores. Their courtship, a series of endearing encounters that start with a night of stargazing, changes her priorities. Now, Mira studies Sri’s body, fantasizes about their kisses and competes for his attention.
The drama of Shuchi Talati’s debut feature Girls Will Be Girls unfurls at the speed of a realization. It is a slow and deliberate narrative, with a pace that reflects the emotional currents of Mira’s life. Acclimating to its lingering rhythm, its loitering sensibility, takes time. Premiering in the World Dramatic Competition at Sundance, Talati’s film offers a sensitive and distinctive take on the fraught dynamics between mothers and daughters.
The film opens with a celebration. Mira is announced as Head Prefect, a role...
The drama of Shuchi Talati’s debut feature Girls Will Be Girls unfurls at the speed of a realization. It is a slow and deliberate narrative, with a pace that reflects the emotional currents of Mira’s life. Acclimating to its lingering rhythm, its loitering sensibility, takes time. Premiering in the World Dramatic Competition at Sundance, Talati’s film offers a sensitive and distinctive take on the fraught dynamics between mothers and daughters.
The film opens with a celebration. Mira is announced as Head Prefect, a role...
- 1/26/2024
- by Lovia Gyarkye
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
“And the air was full of Thoughts and Things to Say. But at times like these, only the Small Things are ever said. Big Things lurk unsaid inside.” Those words, from Arundhati Roy’s 1997 novel The God of Small Things, come to mind while watching Shuchi Talati’s Girls Will Be Girls, a coming-of-age tale about a teenage girl who’s trying to navigate her newfound romantic feelings, burgeoning sexual desires, and longstanding familial tensions in a society where none of these things can be spoken about openly. Through its tender storytelling, complex characters, and intimate, tactile camerawork, Talati’s impressive debut feature manages to make all of these unspoken elements ring out loud and clear.
Sixteen-year-old Mira (Preeti Panigrahi) is the star student at a strict boarding school nestled in the Himalayan foothills. She’s the first female Head Prefect in the school’s history, thanks to both her...
Sixteen-year-old Mira (Preeti Panigrahi) is the star student at a strict boarding school nestled in the Himalayan foothills. She’s the first female Head Prefect in the school’s history, thanks to both her...
- 1/24/2024
- by Ross McIndoe
- Slant Magazine
For better or worse, there’s a tradition of precocious teens on film.
From “Heathers” to “Mean Girls” to “Euphoria” to “Mean Girls” again, teenagers — especially American ones — are perceptive, manipulative, sexualized, and adventurous… eminently watchable even when they’re not relatable.
But elsewhere in the world of filmmaking and adolescence, there are so many other ways to grow up. There are teenagers who still feel like children, others who can’t act on their changing minds and bodies, others still who don’t share their peers’ new interests and feel alienated as a result. Shuchi Talati’s striking Sundance debut “Girls Will Be Girls” is about one such teenager, the quiet, obedient, and book-smart Mira (Preeti Panigrahi).
Mira is the first female head prefect to be appointed at her boarding school in North India, a responsibility she does not take lightly as she is tasked with keeping classmates and friends in check.
From “Heathers” to “Mean Girls” to “Euphoria” to “Mean Girls” again, teenagers — especially American ones — are perceptive, manipulative, sexualized, and adventurous… eminently watchable even when they’re not relatable.
But elsewhere in the world of filmmaking and adolescence, there are so many other ways to grow up. There are teenagers who still feel like children, others who can’t act on their changing minds and bodies, others still who don’t share their peers’ new interests and feel alienated as a result. Shuchi Talati’s striking Sundance debut “Girls Will Be Girls” is about one such teenager, the quiet, obedient, and book-smart Mira (Preeti Panigrahi).
Mira is the first female head prefect to be appointed at her boarding school in North India, a responsibility she does not take lightly as she is tasked with keeping classmates and friends in check.
- 1/24/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
A mother and daughter both come of age in “Girls Will Be Girls,” Shuchi Talati’s gentle English-Hindi high school drama set in the Himalayan foothills. In this engrossing feature debut about angst and desire, the draconian Indian boarding school setting robs its teen protagonist of the language to express (or fully understand) her burgeoning sexuality. Talati, however, fills in those wordless blanks with images both graceful and precise, yielding breathtaking tension when the boundaries between her mother and her boyfriend begin to blur.
At the start of 12th grade, 16-year-old Mira (Preeti Panigrahi) is the first girl at her institution ever named Head Prefect, a title earned for her impeccable academic record. The prestigious appointment comes with duties that involve reprimanding her friends and peers, either because their uniforms aren’t up to code, or because the girls have been spending too much time hanging around the boys (who...
At the start of 12th grade, 16-year-old Mira (Preeti Panigrahi) is the first girl at her institution ever named Head Prefect, a title earned for her impeccable academic record. The prestigious appointment comes with duties that involve reprimanding her friends and peers, either because their uniforms aren’t up to code, or because the girls have been spending too much time hanging around the boys (who...
- 1/21/2024
- by Siddhant Adlakha
- Variety Film + TV
Box Office Calendar 2024: Will Bollywood Match 2023’s 4500+ Crore ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
The year 2023 delivered a whopping 4500+ crore collection at the box office, and 2024 has locked the release dates of 34 films. Currently, these 34 films have occupied the major dates of the year, with all the festivals occupied by superstars and majorly by Akshay Kumar.
Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn, in total, are ready with 8 releases in the year 2024, four films each. While Akshay Kumar will majorly play upon comedy and deshbhakti flavor, Ajay Devgn has a mixed bag.
Apart from Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, and Kartik Aaryan might also bring good numbers at the box office. Check out the entire calendar of 2024. Please note that this calendar is based on the films that have promised to be released on the said dates, but the release dates in Bollywood change in a jiffy.
Trending Box Office...
The year 2023 delivered a whopping 4500+ crore collection at the box office, and 2024 has locked the release dates of 34 films. Currently, these 34 films have occupied the major dates of the year, with all the festivals occupied by superstars and majorly by Akshay Kumar.
Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn, in total, are ready with 8 releases in the year 2024, four films each. While Akshay Kumar will majorly play upon comedy and deshbhakti flavor, Ajay Devgn has a mixed bag.
Apart from Akshay Kumar and Ajay Devgn, Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone, and Kartik Aaryan might also bring good numbers at the box office. Check out the entire calendar of 2024. Please note that this calendar is based on the films that have promised to be released on the said dates, but the release dates in Bollywood change in a jiffy.
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- 1/7/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Kamal Haasan Was Initially Paid 15 Times Higher Than Rajinikanth (Picture Credit: IMDb)
It was 1976 when two Kollywood superstars were just starting their careers. A relatively new actor called Rajinikanth and a diva called Sridevi. They both starred together in a film titled Moondru Mudichu, which had superstar Kamal Haasan. Why superstar? Well, the money mattered. The fee the three stars were offered for the film was vividly different.
While Kamal Haasan was the highest paid of the lot, Rajinikanth was the least paid. However, the gap between their salaries was so huge that one would not believe then that these three stars, at some point in their careers, would be treated as equals and command equal money and respect.
Moondru Mudichu is a Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. While Rajinikanth was paid only Rs 2000 for his role, Sridevi was paid more than double a sum of Rs 5000 for this film.
It was 1976 when two Kollywood superstars were just starting their careers. A relatively new actor called Rajinikanth and a diva called Sridevi. They both starred together in a film titled Moondru Mudichu, which had superstar Kamal Haasan. Why superstar? Well, the money mattered. The fee the three stars were offered for the film was vividly different.
While Kamal Haasan was the highest paid of the lot, Rajinikanth was the least paid. However, the gap between their salaries was so huge that one would not believe then that these three stars, at some point in their careers, would be treated as equals and command equal money and respect.
Moondru Mudichu is a Tamil film directed by K. Balachander. While Rajinikanth was paid only Rs 2000 for his role, Sridevi was paid more than double a sum of Rs 5000 for this film.
- 12/16/2023
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Bunjong Sinthanamongkolkul’s Curse Code chronicled the exploits of Ake (Peach Pachara Chirathivat), a man in his mid-twenties, sharing a soon-to-be auctioned house with his two nieces. Ake’s nieces came to live with him after his parents died, making him their only family. Unfortunately, their seemingly peaceful life was plagued with financial crises, as Ake was running behind on the mortgage, which, if not paid in time, would rob them of their house. Thus, to make ends meet and make sure his nieces didn’t starve, Ake was forced to sell his house’s furniture. Ake sold one of his house’s antique mirrors to one of the wealthiest women in town, Krittiya (Richy Oranate D. Caballes). However, ordering a mirror was just a ruse, as what Krittiya really wanted was Ake’s help with something important.
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What Befell Krittiya’s Family Members?
Krittiya took Ake to see her grandmother,...
Spoilers Ahead
What Befell Krittiya’s Family Members?
Krittiya took Ake to see her grandmother,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Rishabh Shandilya
- Film Fugitives
The Javaian phrase Sewu Dino means a thousand days. The latest Indonesian horror film is titled the same, and it is the story of a thousand days worth of damnation for one ill-fated character. It has all the usual tropes of any Indonesian horror, and if you are a fan of this particular sub-genre, then you would probably have a pretty great time watching it. However, while I thought Kimo Stamboel’s horror film was cool enough, at least forty percent of it seems quite confusing and utterly pointless. While the film manages to resolve the central conflict, a lot of other things are left up to your own interpretation. Unfortunately, there aren’t many breadcrumbs to follow. We are still going to make an attempt at dissecting the film, especially the ending, which I thought was strangely abrupt.
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Plot Synopsis: What Happens In The Movie?
Sewu Dino...
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Plot Synopsis: What Happens In The Movie?
Sewu Dino...
- 10/27/2023
- by Rohitavra Majumdar
- Film Fugitives
His Palme d’Or-winner explored abortion in his native Romania, and in Rmn the director is tackling anti-immigrant sentiment head on. He explains why Europe should pay attention and whether cinema is dead
“Let us mind our words, the west is watching,” says the local mayor, hoping to calm a worked-up crowd of Transylvanian villagers. But the villagers don’t mind their words. Gathered in a packed cultural centre to vent their anger about three Sri Lankans hired by the local bakery, they are angry at everything: the closure of the nearby mine; the villagers who have left for better-paid jobs in Germany and the workload in those jobs that remain; the west’s supposed assault on the nuclear family; the hypocritical European Union. “We got rid of the gypsies,” one irate man in the crowd bellows, “and now we fight over foreigners?”
It’s just one scene from Rmn,...
“Let us mind our words, the west is watching,” says the local mayor, hoping to calm a worked-up crowd of Transylvanian villagers. But the villagers don’t mind their words. Gathered in a packed cultural centre to vent their anger about three Sri Lankans hired by the local bakery, they are angry at everything: the closure of the nearby mine; the villagers who have left for better-paid jobs in Germany and the workload in those jobs that remain; the west’s supposed assault on the nuclear family; the hypocritical European Union. “We got rid of the gypsies,” one irate man in the crowd bellows, “and now we fight over foreigners?”
It’s just one scene from Rmn,...
- 9/20/2023
- by Philip Oltermann
- The Guardian - Film News
MusicTwitter is known for its divisive nature and fights over ‘hot takes’, but for once, people were arguing over which song of Ar Rahman’s is the best.Screengrab/ YOUTUBEIn the internet era, there is no limit to the ways one can pay homage to their favourite artists. Artificial Intelligence (AI)-generated images of artists imagined in various scenarios, remixes of popular artists’ songs, ‘fan edits’ of scenes from movies — you name it, the internet has it all. In a similar vein, fans of Ar Rahman devised a rare way of paying tribute to the ‘Oscar nayagan’ and his music. Twitter is known for its divisive nature and fights over ‘hot takes’ but for once, people were arguing over which song of Ar Rahman’s was the best. How were these fights carried out? Memes, video edits, and long Twitter threads in defence of a song, among others. It all started when Runcil Rebello,...
- 6/10/2023
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
NewsNoting that Ntr was one in crores, Chiranjeevi said that history will proudly tell the actor-politician’s story to the coming generations.Twitter/KChiruTweetsActor K Chiranjeevi paid homage to late actor and former Andhra Pradesh chief minister Nt Rama Rao on the occasion of his birth centenary on Sunday, May 28. Chiranjeevi said that Ntr will live forever in the hearts of people. The actor took to Twitter to recall the services of Ntr, who had floated the Telugu Desam Party (Tdp) in 1982 on the slogan of Telugu self-respect. Chiranjeevi observed that Ntr was one in crores. "Not 100 years, he will remain forever in our hearts. History will proudly tell his story to the coming generations," the actor wrote. The actor added that Ntr was destined to fulfil a purpose. "I will always remember my association with Sri Nt Rama Rao who brought glory to Telugu people," he added. It may be recalled that like Ntr,...
- 5/28/2023
- by BhavaniE
- The News Minute
The Indonesian superhero outing is the second entry in the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe.
Premiere Entertainment Group (Peg) has licensed Indonesian superhero feature Sri Asih to Shout! Studios for North America.
Shout! is planning a release on multiple platforms later this year. The film was released theatrically in Indonesia on 1,270 screens in November and later premiered on Disney+ Hotstar in Indonesia and selected Asian territories.
Produced by Screenplay Bumilangit in association with Sk Global, Sri Asih is the second installment of the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe, a series of superhero films based on the more 500 comic book characters in the library of Indonesian publishing company Bumilangit.
Premiere Entertainment Group (Peg) has licensed Indonesian superhero feature Sri Asih to Shout! Studios for North America.
Shout! is planning a release on multiple platforms later this year. The film was released theatrically in Indonesia on 1,270 screens in November and later premiered on Disney+ Hotstar in Indonesia and selected Asian territories.
Produced by Screenplay Bumilangit in association with Sk Global, Sri Asih is the second installment of the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe, a series of superhero films based on the more 500 comic book characters in the library of Indonesian publishing company Bumilangit.
- 5/23/2023
- by John Hazelton
- ScreenDaily
A new Cristian Mungiu film is always cause for celebration. “R.M.N.,” his first film since 2016’s “Graduation” won Best Director at Cannes, once again immerses us in the casual brutalities of Eastern Europe.
Here, the Romanian “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days” filmmaker turns his camera back on Transylvania, here an ethnic melting pot of a Transylvanian village to which Matthias (Marin Grigore) returns from Germany looking for work and to possibly reconnect with his ex, Csilla (Judith State). Csilla, meanwhile, is met by town-wide derision after hiring three Sri Lankan men to work at the bread factory she’s second-in-command of, setting off a tripwire of prejudices throughout the village.
“Xenophobia is everywhere, but this was interesting because it was in a community of people living as a small minority in the middle of a majority, having a different language, traditions, culture and religions, and normally you would...
Here, the Romanian “4 Months, 3 Weeks and 2 Days” filmmaker turns his camera back on Transylvania, here an ethnic melting pot of a Transylvanian village to which Matthias (Marin Grigore) returns from Germany looking for work and to possibly reconnect with his ex, Csilla (Judith State). Csilla, meanwhile, is met by town-wide derision after hiring three Sri Lankan men to work at the bread factory she’s second-in-command of, setting off a tripwire of prejudices throughout the village.
“Xenophobia is everywhere, but this was interesting because it was in a community of people living as a small minority in the middle of a majority, having a different language, traditions, culture and religions, and normally you would...
- 4/28/2023
- by Ryan Lattanzio
- Indiewire
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
Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur met top Tollywood actors K Chiranjeevi and Akkineni Nagarjuna. Chiranjeevi revealed on Monday that the Union Minister visited his residence in Hyderabad on Sunday.
The megastar took to Twitter to thank Thakur for taking time to drop by his place during his visit to Hyderabad on Sunday.
“Thank you dear Sri @ianuragthakur for making time to drop by at my place on your visit to Hyderabad yesterday. Loved the delightful discussion we had along with my brother @iamnagarjuna about the Indian Film Industry and the rapid strides it is making!,” wrote Chiranjeevi.
Well-known producer and Chiranjeevi’s brother-in-law Allu Aravind was also present during the meeting.
Anurag Thakur is said to be in regular touch with Chiranjeevi ever since he presented the actor ‘Film personality of the year’ award at the International Film Festival of India (Iffi) at Goa in November last year.
The megastar took to Twitter to thank Thakur for taking time to drop by his place during his visit to Hyderabad on Sunday.
“Thank you dear Sri @ianuragthakur for making time to drop by at my place on your visit to Hyderabad yesterday. Loved the delightful discussion we had along with my brother @iamnagarjuna about the Indian Film Industry and the rapid strides it is making!,” wrote Chiranjeevi.
Well-known producer and Chiranjeevi’s brother-in-law Allu Aravind was also present during the meeting.
Anurag Thakur is said to be in regular touch with Chiranjeevi ever since he presented the actor ‘Film personality of the year’ award at the International Film Festival of India (Iffi) at Goa in November last year.
- 2/27/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Exclusive: Premiere Entertainment Group has acquired world sales rights to the Indonesian superhero action film Sri Asih, starring Pevita Pearce, and will launch sales at EFM.
The film, produced by Indonesian production company Screenplay Bumilangit in association with Sk Global, was released theatrically in Indonesia on 1,270 screens in November and is set to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar in Indonesia and select Asian territories.
Sri Asih is the second installment from the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe (Bcu), a series of superhero films drawing on a library of more than 500 comic book characters published by Indonesian content company Bumilangit, following Gundala (2019).
The film follows Alana (Pearce), a young woman trying to find her own identity amidst a world of crime and corruption. She also happens to be the reincarnated Goddess Asih, protector of the masses and is tasked with preventing a demon spirit commander from releasing the Fire Goddess from captivity inside a volcano.
The film, produced by Indonesian production company Screenplay Bumilangit in association with Sk Global, was released theatrically in Indonesia on 1,270 screens in November and is set to premiere on Disney+ Hotstar in Indonesia and select Asian territories.
Sri Asih is the second installment from the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe (Bcu), a series of superhero films drawing on a library of more than 500 comic book characters published by Indonesian content company Bumilangit, following Gundala (2019).
The film follows Alana (Pearce), a young woman trying to find her own identity amidst a world of crime and corruption. She also happens to be the reincarnated Goddess Asih, protector of the masses and is tasked with preventing a demon spirit commander from releasing the Fire Goddess from captivity inside a volcano.
- 2/16/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
DeathKaikala Satyanarayana appeared in about 800 movies in a career spanning six decades, and was last seen in the 2019 film ‘Maharshi.’Tnm StaffFilephotoVeteran Telugu actor Kaikala Satyanarayana passed away in the early hours of Friday, December 23, due to age-related ailments. The actor passed away at his residence in Hyderabad’s Film Nagar neighbourhood. The 87-year-old actor had been ill since last year. He was being treated at home, and he passed away on Friday after his health condition worsened. Kaikala Satyanarayana is a veteran Telugu actor who appeared in about 800 movies in a career spanning six decades. Satyanarayana was born on July 25, 1935 in Kavutaram village of Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh. He is said to have developed an inclination towards acting after completing his graduate degree in Gudivada. Satyanarayana initially proved his acting mettle by acting in plays in his neighbourhood. He started his film career with the film Sipayi Koothuru...
- 12/23/2022
- by RajeswariP
- The News Minute
Death The actor, who was 79 years old, had succumbed to a cardiac arrest. Tnm StaffVeteran Telugu actor Ghattamaneni Krishna, who was popularly known as Superstar Krishna, passed away on Tuesday, November 15. The 79-year-old was admitted to the Continental Hospital in Hyderabad’s Gachibowli at around 2 am on Monday after he fell unconscious. The actor had suffered a cardiac arrest and was kept under observation. Several members of the film fraternity including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Rahul Gandhi as well as Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Tamil Nadu expressed their condolences. Mourning the death, the Prime Minister said that it was a collosal loss to the world of cinema. Krishna Garu was a legendary superstar, who won hearts of people through his versatile acting and lively personality. His demise is a colossal loss to the world of cinema and entertainment. In this sad hour my thoughts are with @urstrulyMahesh and his entire family.
- 11/15/2022
- by Balakrishna
- The News Minute
Film producer Boney Kapoor recalls the success of his movie ‘Mr. India’ starring Anil Kapoor and Sridevi in lead roles. It became the second highest-grossing film of 1987 with an iconic dialogue ‘Mogambo Khush Hua’ that is even remembered today by the people.
But the most interesting aspect of the movie was the story in which a poor street violinist and philanthropist suddenly gets a watch or a cloaking device and after wearing it on his wrist, he becomes invisible.
Boney shares some interesting behind the scene moments while shooting for the film during a time when there were no VFX facilities.
“‘Mr. India’ is one such movie where not a single shot was produced during post-production. Everything that you watch in the film was shot on camera. We had a wonderful team headed by Anup Patil who had great expertise and did major research and development. For instance, if you...
But the most interesting aspect of the movie was the story in which a poor street violinist and philanthropist suddenly gets a watch or a cloaking device and after wearing it on his wrist, he becomes invisible.
Boney shares some interesting behind the scene moments while shooting for the film during a time when there were no VFX facilities.
“‘Mr. India’ is one such movie where not a single shot was produced during post-production. Everything that you watch in the film was shot on camera. We had a wonderful team headed by Anup Patil who had great expertise and did major research and development. For instance, if you...
- 11/6/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
There are stories about underdogs and then there are stories about women empowerment. In many of these stories, we have seen that the protagonist/subject of the narrative is usually affected by some outsider, what happens when you are fighting your own demons and the people who love you?!
Double Xl is an apt title for this story as the crux that you draw out is indeed in a double xl proportion. It is a story about two women Saira Khanna (Sonakshi Sinha), from the urban New Delhi and Rajshree Trivedi (Hum Qureshi), from the heartland Meerut, of Uttar Pradesh, who navigate through life, embracing body positivity and celebrating female friendship. The two along with two more (Srikanth and Zorawar) break the myth that beauty corresponds to size, a belief that our society has held for generations. These two plus size women discover themselves and realise their dreams.
Saira aspires to be a fashion designer,...
Double Xl is an apt title for this story as the crux that you draw out is indeed in a double xl proportion. It is a story about two women Saira Khanna (Sonakshi Sinha), from the urban New Delhi and Rajshree Trivedi (Hum Qureshi), from the heartland Meerut, of Uttar Pradesh, who navigate through life, embracing body positivity and celebrating female friendship. The two along with two more (Srikanth and Zorawar) break the myth that beauty corresponds to size, a belief that our society has held for generations. These two plus size women discover themselves and realise their dreams.
Saira aspires to be a fashion designer,...
- 11/2/2022
- by Nitin Jain
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Sep 12 (Ians) Bringing more than 20 years of academic excellence to the 4A’s of education, Infinity Learn by Sri Chaitanya has designed a learning model that guarantees 100 per cent student success.
The aim is clear: To give students the best of both offline and online experience in the “hybrid normal”.
Siva Kumar Vaddi, Head of Engineering at Infinity Learn, told Ians that Infinity Learn is the fast-growing edtech platform in India and has achieved two million-plus registered users and 100K+ paid users on the platform in a span of one year since its commercial launch.
Here are excerpts from the interview:
Q: What is Infinity Learn’s Usp within the EdTech landscape?
A: Infinity Learn is designed as a one-stop solution for in-school and after-school learning where some of the best faculty along with more than 2 million learning content including adaptive practice questions, solutions, flashcards, videos come together seamlessly to give 360 degree learning.
The aim is clear: To give students the best of both offline and online experience in the “hybrid normal”.
Siva Kumar Vaddi, Head of Engineering at Infinity Learn, told Ians that Infinity Learn is the fast-growing edtech platform in India and has achieved two million-plus registered users and 100K+ paid users on the platform in a span of one year since its commercial launch.
Here are excerpts from the interview:
Q: What is Infinity Learn’s Usp within the EdTech landscape?
A: Infinity Learn is designed as a one-stop solution for in-school and after-school learning where some of the best faculty along with more than 2 million learning content including adaptive practice questions, solutions, flashcards, videos come together seamlessly to give 360 degree learning.
- 9/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
DeathGautham Raju won the Nandi award under the category of best editing for his work in ‘Aadi’, which was released in 2002.Tnm StaffTwitter / Vamsi Shekar Veteran Telugu film editor Gautham Raju passed away on Tuesday, July 5 at his residence in Hyderabad. As per media reports, he suffered from health ailments. He was 68. Raju started his film career as an editor with Chattaniki Kallulevu and is known for having worked in over 800 films in Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, and Hindi. The long list of hit films include Kick, Race Gurram, Gabbar Singh, and Adhurs. He also won the Nandi award under the category of best editing for his work in Aadi, which was released in 2002. Helmed by debutante Vv Vinayak, the film starred actor Nt Rama Rao Jr and Keerthi Chawla in the lead. Expressing his condolences, actor Manoj Manchu tweeted, “Heartbreaking to know that One of the greatest Editor of...
- 7/6/2022
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
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