For women making their movies and especially making their mark in a male-dominated industry like Bollywood it is not easy. However, Guneet Monga, Mira Nair, Prerna Arora, Ashwini Iyer Tiwary, Kiran Ral, and Zoya Akhtar have proven that everyone has space to exist and excel. To celebrate International Women’s Day today, we want to shine the spotlight on influential women filmmakers who have succeeded and redefined the narrative of Indian cinema with their impactful films.
Mira Nair
A pioneer in film the world over, Mira Nair needs no introduction. The filmmaker was one of the first female filmmakers who put India on the global map. Her filmography boasts epics such as Salaam Bombay!, Golden Globe winner Hysterical Blindness, Vanity Fair, The Namesake, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, and the series ‘The Suitable Boy’. This powerhouse of talent also has numerous documentaries and loves to showcase her Indian roots and heritage on...
Mira Nair
A pioneer in film the world over, Mira Nair needs no introduction. The filmmaker was one of the first female filmmakers who put India on the global map. Her filmography boasts epics such as Salaam Bombay!, Golden Globe winner Hysterical Blindness, Vanity Fair, The Namesake, The Reluctant Fundamentalist, and the series ‘The Suitable Boy’. This powerhouse of talent also has numerous documentaries and loves to showcase her Indian roots and heritage on...
- 3/8/2024
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Mumbai, Aug 21 (Ians) Acclaimed actor Pankaj Tripathi’s father Pandit Banaras Tiwari has died at the age of 99. The final rites will be taking place on Monday.
According to reports, Pankaj was shooting in Uttarakhand for a film, and is now on his way back to his village in Gopalganj, Bihar.
An official statement read: “It’s with a heavy heart to confirm that Pankaj Tripathi’s father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari is no more. He lived a wholesome life of 99 years.”
“His last rites will be performed today amongst his close family. Pankaj Tripathi is currently on his way to his village in Gopalganj,” the statement added.
Pankaj’s latest release is Omg 2 with Akshay Kumar and Yami Gautam. It has been performing well at the box office. The film on its tenth day has collected Rs. 113.67 crore at the box office.
Born in Gopalganj, Bihar, the National Award-winner...
According to reports, Pankaj was shooting in Uttarakhand for a film, and is now on his way back to his village in Gopalganj, Bihar.
An official statement read: “It’s with a heavy heart to confirm that Pankaj Tripathi’s father, Pandit Banaras Tiwari is no more. He lived a wholesome life of 99 years.”
“His last rites will be performed today amongst his close family. Pankaj Tripathi is currently on his way to his village in Gopalganj,” the statement added.
Pankaj’s latest release is Omg 2 with Akshay Kumar and Yami Gautam. It has been performing well at the box office. The film on its tenth day has collected Rs. 113.67 crore at the box office.
Born in Gopalganj, Bihar, the National Award-winner...
- 8/21/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
A decade after scoring a major hit with “Raanjhanaa,” Indian director-producer Aanand L. Rai is returning to its universe with “Tere Ishk Mein.”
“Raanjhanaa,” an intense Hindu-Muslim romantic drama, was the Hindi-language debut of Tamil cinema star Dhanush and featured chartbusting music by Oscar-, BAFTA-, Grammy- and Golden Globe-winner A.R. Rahman.
While keeping the plot under wraps, Rai told Variety, “When we were working on the ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ script, we realized that we are catching on to the same aggression. And in terms of genre, it’s falling in that genre of tragedy and I said, it’s actually belonging to that world. They’re not similar stories, but they have a similar heartbeat. We were getting the same feeling what we were getting when we were working on ‘Raanjhanaa.’ I said, let’s start belonging to that world.”
“Raanjhanaa” made spectacular use of the holy north Indian city of Varanasi and,...
“Raanjhanaa,” an intense Hindu-Muslim romantic drama, was the Hindi-language debut of Tamil cinema star Dhanush and featured chartbusting music by Oscar-, BAFTA-, Grammy- and Golden Globe-winner A.R. Rahman.
While keeping the plot under wraps, Rai told Variety, “When we were working on the ‘Tere Ishk Mein’ script, we realized that we are catching on to the same aggression. And in terms of genre, it’s falling in that genre of tragedy and I said, it’s actually belonging to that world. They’re not similar stories, but they have a similar heartbeat. We were getting the same feeling what we were getting when we were working on ‘Raanjhanaa.’ I said, let’s start belonging to that world.”
“Raanjhanaa” made spectacular use of the holy north Indian city of Varanasi and,...
- 6/28/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Mumbai, Feb 16 (Ians) Actress Swara Bhasker, who is known for her work in films like ‘Anaarkali of Aarah’, ‘Veere Di Wedding’, ‘Nil Battey Sannata’ and ‘Raanjhanaa’, has tied the knot with Fahad Ahmad, the president of Samajwadi Party’s youth wing in Maharashtra.
On Thursday, the actress shared a video with a montage of all their adorable moments while detailing their love story. The actress also shared that the couple had registered their wedding in court on January 6 under the Special Marriage Act.
The actress wrote in the caption, “Sometimes you search far & wide for something that was right next to you all along. We were looking for love, but we found friendship first. And then we found each other! Welcome to my heart @FahadZirarAhmad. It’s chaotic but it’s yours.”
The two met at a protest site in January 2020 and love took its course.
Fahad, who is a Mumbai-based political activist,...
On Thursday, the actress shared a video with a montage of all their adorable moments while detailing their love story. The actress also shared that the couple had registered their wedding in court on January 6 under the Special Marriage Act.
The actress wrote in the caption, “Sometimes you search far & wide for something that was right next to you all along. We were looking for love, but we found friendship first. And then we found each other! Welcome to my heart @FahadZirarAhmad. It’s chaotic but it’s yours.”
The two met at a protest site in January 2020 and love took its course.
Fahad, who is a Mumbai-based political activist,...
- 2/16/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
As ‘Nil Battey Sannata’ completes six years of its release on Friday, its producer Aanand L Rai, who is known for directing movies such as ‘Raanjhanaa’ and ‘Tanu Weds Manu’, shared that the film’s script was so powerful that he had no choice but to bankroll it. While talking about ‘Nil Battey Sannata’, Aanand said, […]...
- 4/22/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, who is known for films like ‘Nil Battey Sannata’ and ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’, has joined the advisory board of a women-only platform called Eve World. Founded by Tarun Katial, the platform aims to create a positive digital experience for women worldwide. Sharing her excitement, Ashwiny said, “With every big idea comes […]...
- 2/8/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari who has helmed films like ‘Nil Battey Sannata’, ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’ and ‘Panga’, juggles multiple projects at any given time. To streamline her work and maintain a fine balance between work and personal life the filmmaker has engineered her own process. Talking about how she follows a strict work-life balance routine, the […]...
- 11/27/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Bringing to light beautiful shades of love and relationships with an interesting narration, SonyLIV and Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari announce their next original - Faadu. Ashwiny has co-written and directed critically award-winning movies 'Nil Battey Sannata', 'Bareilly ki Barfi', 'Ghar ki Murgi' and 'Panga'. Known for her insightful stories and bringing memorable characters alive on screen, Ashwiny and SonyLIV’s next original is one such unique, intense poetic love-story between two different thinking characters.
Confirming the news, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, said, “I wanted to tell a unique story that will challenge my brain, allow me to dive deeper into building new dimension of characters, paving a new grammar of storytelling for a new age audience. I am looking forward to debut with SonyLIV who are always finding innovative ways to set world class benchmark for themselves and the creators."
Ashwiny further elaborates saying, "We have...
Confirming the news, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, said, “I wanted to tell a unique story that will challenge my brain, allow me to dive deeper into building new dimension of characters, paving a new grammar of storytelling for a new age audience. I am looking forward to debut with SonyLIV who are always finding innovative ways to set world class benchmark for themselves and the creators."
Ashwiny further elaborates saying, "We have...
- 3/28/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
CinemaThe four-day festival will commence on Thursday and conclude on April 1.IANSFilmmaker S.S. Rajamouli is excited that his magnum opus "Baahubali" will be screened at the upcoming Pakistan International Film Festival (Piff) in Karachi. "'Baahubali' has given me opportunities to travel to a number of countries... The most exciting of them all is now, Pakistan. Thank you Pakistan International Film Festival, Karachi for the invite," Rajamouli tweeted on Wednesday. The four-day festival will commence on Thursday and conclude on April 1. "Baahubali: The Beginning" and "Baahubali 2: The Conclusion" stars Prabhas and Rana Daggubati as the male protagonists. The film's story is about the battle for the ownership of an ancient kingdom between two brothers. The story is woven together in two parts with dance, music, emotion and drama. It also features Anushka Shetty, Ramya Krishnan, Tamannaah Bhatia and Sathyaraj. Not only has it become the highest grossing film of all time in the history of Indian cinema, it has also earned the tag of being India's first ever Rs 1000 crore grossing film. The film also went on to gross more than Rs 100 crores in North America alone, which is a new record for an Indian film. Other film's that will be screened at Piff include "Dear Zindagi", "Ankhon Dekhi", "Hindi Medium", "Kadvi Hawa", "Nil Battey Sannata", "Songs Of The Scorpions" and Marathi movie "Sairat".
- 3/28/2018
- by editor
- The News Minute
Actor Pankaj Tripathi, best known for his work in films such as Gangs of Wasseypur and Nil Battey Sannata, makes his Tamil debut with superstar Rajinikanth’s Kaala. In the film, he plays a cop and will be seen supporting the system.
- 9/23/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Actor Pankaj Tripathi, best known for his work in films such as Gangs of Wasseypur and Nil Battey Sannata, makes his Tamil debut with superstar Rajinikanth’s Kaala. In the film, he plays a cop and will be seen supporting the system.
- 9/22/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
The teaser for Manju Warrier's upcoming film Udhaharanam Sujatha was released on Sunday. Produced by Martin Prakkat and actor Joju George, the film has been directed by Phantom Praveen.
From the looks of it, Udhaharanam Sujatha appears to be similar to Amma Kanakku, the Tamil remake of the Hindi film Nil Battey Sannata.
The Hindi film was about a single mother who does odd jobs to raise her daughter. It becomes her mission in life to give her daughter better career ambitions. The teaser also shows Mamta in the role of an Ias officer.
From the looks of it, Udhaharanam Sujatha appears to be similar to Amma Kanakku, the Tamil remake of the Hindi film Nil Battey Sannata.
The Hindi film was about a single mother who does odd jobs to raise her daughter. It becomes her mission in life to give her daughter better career ambitions. The teaser also shows Mamta in the role of an Ias officer.
- 9/11/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Bareilly Ki Barfi
Starring Ayushmann Khurana, Rajkummar Rao, Kriti Sanon
Directed by Ashiwini Iyer Tiwari
Early in the plot, we are told that the film’s heroine Bitti is no Sati Savitri. Thank God for small town mercies! In fact she adheres to another kind of stereotyping that Hindi cinema has lately embraced. You know, the small town girl who is hip and happy, sassy and sexy, rides two-wheelers and smokes whenever she can get her hands on a cancer stick, and when a prospective groom asks her if she is a virgin Bitti retorts, “No I am not… are you?”
Ah, long live the virgin bride.
Bitti is from the same feisty school of small-town rebellion as Kareena Kapoor in Jab We Met, Kangana Ranaut in Tanu Weds Manu and Alia Bhatt in Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya. In fact, what Bitti thinks to be streaks of rebellion (breakdancing, watching angrezi films,...
Starring Ayushmann Khurana, Rajkummar Rao, Kriti Sanon
Directed by Ashiwini Iyer Tiwari
Early in the plot, we are told that the film’s heroine Bitti is no Sati Savitri. Thank God for small town mercies! In fact she adheres to another kind of stereotyping that Hindi cinema has lately embraced. You know, the small town girl who is hip and happy, sassy and sexy, rides two-wheelers and smokes whenever she can get her hands on a cancer stick, and when a prospective groom asks her if she is a virgin Bitti retorts, “No I am not… are you?”
Ah, long live the virgin bride.
Bitti is from the same feisty school of small-town rebellion as Kareena Kapoor in Jab We Met, Kangana Ranaut in Tanu Weds Manu and Alia Bhatt in Badrinath Ki Dulhaniya. In fact, what Bitti thinks to be streaks of rebellion (breakdancing, watching angrezi films,...
- 8/19/2017
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Everybody likes desserts. In fact, there would be literally nobody who would say no to a desert! Well, Bollywood too has come up with a sweet new delicacy that will definitely make everyone hungry for more! Directed by Ashwini Iyer Tiwary, the face behind Nil Battey Sannata, Bareilly ki Barfi stars Ayushmann Khurrana, Kriti Sanon and Rajkumar Rao in the leads. The makers pumped up the excitement levels when they released the trailer for the film. The first poster for the film left fans intrigued for the making of the sweet surprise! Okay, enough sweet talk now! Bareilly ki Barfi is a fun rom com revolving around the three leads. The dialogues are fabulous and the actors are their funny best and we need to give a special credit for Rajkumar Rao’s cute and innocent look in the trailer. Fun fact, Kriti, who will be playing Bitti in the...
- 7/19/2017
- FilmiPop
Actor-filmmaker Dhanush has worked with three women filmmakers so far in his career and he says he is keen on promoting more women. Having worked in the direction of his wife Aishwarya in 3 and with his sister-in-law Soundarya in VIP, he has also produced filmmaker Ashwini Iyer Tiwari’s film Amma Kannaku, a Tamil remake of her own film Nil Battey Sannata.
- 6/30/2017
- by TNM NEWS
- The News Minute
Pankaj Tripathi, who is best known for his roles in Gangs Of Wasseypur 1 and 2, Agneepath and Fukrey, has come up with an interesting role in his upcoming film Anarkali of Aarah. He has teamed up once again with his Nil Battey Sannata co-star Swara Bhaskar and his good friend Sanjay Mishra in the film. During a candid conversation with Filmipop.com, Tripathi talks about his role, tells us why Bollywood is not a family and message do Anarkali of Aarah wants to convey. Your character in the film looks quite interesting. Tell us something more about it. I am playing a dancer, an unsuccessful Anarkali, the owner of the group in which Anarkali dances, in the film. He has a musical party called Rangeela. It is quite an interesting role actually. For the first time, you will see me dancing on the big screen. This is something I haven't done before.
- 3/22/2017
- FilmiPop
Pankaj Tripathi, who is best known for his roles in Gangs Of Wasseypur 1 and 2, Agneepath and Fukrey, has come up with an interesting role in his upcoming film Anarkali of Aarah. He has teamed up once again with his Nil Battey Sannata co-star Swara Bhaskar and his good friend Sanjay Mishra in the film. During a candid conversation with Filmipop.com, Tripathi talks about his role, tells us why Bollywood is not a family and message do Anarkali of Aarah wants to convey. Your character in the film looks quite interesting. Tell us something more about it. I am playing a dancer, an unsuccessful Anarkali, the owner of the group in which Anarkali dances, in the film. He has a musical party called Rangeela. It is quite an interesting role actually. For the first time, you will see me dancing on the big screen. This is something I haven't done before.
- 3/22/2017
- FilmiPop
Swara Bhaskar is one actor who never minces her words. Like her Anarkali character, she is fearless, feisty and ready to fight for what is rightfully hers. She is someone who takes her acting profession very seriously and believes in giving her best shot every time she faces the camera. After impressing everyone with her performance in Nil Battey Sannata, Swara is all geared up to give us another hard-hitting performance in her upcoming film Anarkarli of Aarah, which is releasing on March 24. Wearing her unbeatable confidence, the actress got in conversation with Filmipop.com to share her learning experience with her co-actors, her views on freedom of expression and a strong and powerful message for the Censor Board which demanded several cuts in the film. Excerpts from the interview: You have worked with senior actors like Sanjay Mishra and Pankaj Tripathi in the film. What was your takeaway? I...
- 3/22/2017
- FilmiPop
Swara Bhaskar, whose last film Nil Battey Sannata was highly appreciated by critics, is all set to feature in Promodome Motion Pictures’ Anaarkali of Arrah. Talking about her film, Swara Bhaskar says,”Anaarkali of Aarah is a very special film for me. Not just because it’s a relevant and topical film on an important issue butRead More
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- 1/31/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Best Film Dangal Best Director Nitesh Tiwari – Dangal Best Actor In A Leading Role (Male) Aamir Khan – Dangal Best Actor In A Leading Role (Female) Alia Bhatt – Udta Punjab Best Debut Director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari – Nil Battey Sannata Best Story Shakun Batra – Kapoor & Sons Best Actor In A SupportingRead More
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- 1/14/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Eros International just announced its current film production line up for 2017-18 and is a very exciting list of film. The company plans to produce over 50 films across multiple languages, making it the largest slate by any Indian studio this year, offering a diversified slate of marquee and content-driven films.
The company has ramped up its own productions with an exciting line-up under development through key partnerships including talented producer-director, Aanand L Rai and their joint production entity Colour Yellow Production, Viki Rajani’s NextGen Films and Trinity Pictures, Eros’ in-house franchise label.
Following the critical and commercial successes of Raanjhanaa, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Nil Battey Sannata and Happy Bhag Jayegi, Eros continues its association with Aanand L Rai and will roll out eight more titles with Colour Yellow which include Rai’s directorial venture starring Shah Rukh Khan. As well as a quirky romantic comedy Shubh Mangal Savdhaan by south director Rs Prasanna,...
The company has ramped up its own productions with an exciting line-up under development through key partnerships including talented producer-director, Aanand L Rai and their joint production entity Colour Yellow Production, Viki Rajani’s NextGen Films and Trinity Pictures, Eros’ in-house franchise label.
Following the critical and commercial successes of Raanjhanaa, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Nil Battey Sannata and Happy Bhag Jayegi, Eros continues its association with Aanand L Rai and will roll out eight more titles with Colour Yellow which include Rai’s directorial venture starring Shah Rukh Khan. As well as a quirky romantic comedy Shubh Mangal Savdhaan by south director Rs Prasanna,...
- 1/13/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Aanand L Rai whose love for cinema encouraged him to launch his own home production banner, Colour Yellow Productions in association with Eros International has always stressed on the importance of creative processes and people behind the camera as the first vital steps towards good content. Last year saw a very well acclaimed Nil Battey Sannata and a hit family entertainer Happy Bhag Jayegi from this production banner.
This year, the director-producer is also collaborating with some immensely talented directors from across the board.
Apart from working one of the most anticipated films – Rai’s directorial next with Shah Rukh Khan, which goes on floors this year, he recently joined hands with Anurag Kashyap, who will work on two films. Buzz is one of them is an intense love story-musical, set in a small town. Expect a bouquet of versatile genres this year as Aanand L Rai will also be...
This year, the director-producer is also collaborating with some immensely talented directors from across the board.
Apart from working one of the most anticipated films – Rai’s directorial next with Shah Rukh Khan, which goes on floors this year, he recently joined hands with Anurag Kashyap, who will work on two films. Buzz is one of them is an intense love story-musical, set in a small town. Expect a bouquet of versatile genres this year as Aanand L Rai will also be...
- 1/7/2017
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
After having made films like Nil Battey Sannata and Happy Bhag Jayegi under his banner ‘Colour Yellow Productions’ (in association with Eros International), film maker Aanand L. Rai is now all set to be producing director Rahul Sankalya’s Nimmo and a quirky romantic-comedy titled Shubh Mangal Saavdhan, which will be directed by R.S. Prasanna. ReadersRead More
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- 1/6/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Film Of The Year Happy Bhag Jaayegi Neerja Sarbjit Nil Battey Sannata Saala Khadoos Pink Performer of the year (Male) Manoj Bajpayee (Aligarh) Irrfan Khan (Madaari) R Madhavan (Saala Khadoos) Shah Rukh Khan (Fan) Amitabj Bachchan (Pink) Nawazuddin Siddique (Raman Raghav 2.0) Randeep Huda (Sarbjit) Performer of the year (Female) Aishwarya Rai BachchanRead More
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- 12/19/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Readers may recall that the extremely talented film maker Aanand L. Rai had earlier made the slice of life film Nil Battey Sannata (directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari) which proved to be a Box-Office success. The latest update on Aanand L. Rai is that he is now all geared up for his next film titledRead More
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- 12/8/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Best Film Pink Best Actor Amitabh Bachchan – Pink Best Actress Alia Bhatt – Udta Punjab Best Director Ram Madhvani – Neerja Critics Choice For Best Actor Sushant Singh Rajput – M.S. Dhoni – The Untold Story Critics Choice For Best Actress Swara Bhaskar – Nil Battey Sannata Most promising Debut Director Tinu Suresh Desai – RustomRead More
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- 12/4/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
A new romcom is in the making starring Ayushmann Khurrana, Kriti Sanon and Rajkummar Rao. After winning accolades for Nil Battey Sannata, filmmaker Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari is taking the rom-com path and will be directing the film titled Bareilly Ki Barfi. The story will be rooted in Uttar Pradesh where Kriti Sanon will play a liberated and forward thinking Up girl. Ayushmann Khurrana is a printing press owner and Rajkummar Rao is an author. Produced by Junglee Pictures and Br Studios, Bareilly Ki Barfi title is derived by the storyline itself as Kriti Sanon's character owns a sweet shop in Up. The cast is currently attending workshops for the film and will begin shooting in the first week of October. Apart from this, Kriti Sanon recently wrapped up her romantic drama Raabta in Mauritius. Ayushmann Khurrana will be next seen in Yrf's Meri Pyaari Bindu whereas Rajkummar Rao was...
- 8/24/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
After having directed the 'educational' film Nil Battey Sannata, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari is now all set to direct her next film under the banner of Br Chopra. Kriti Sanon has reportedly signed for the film. Reports also state that the film's hero is yet to be signed. If the buzz is to be believed, then, the toss is between Ayushmann Khurrana and Kartik Aaryan. Watch this space for developments.
- 8/2/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Starring Swara Bhaskar, Ratna Pathak Shah, Pankaj Tripathy, Riya Shukla
Directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
For my money time and attention, Swara Bhaskar is the real Tanu, whether Manu likes it or not. And I keep telling Aanand Rai, the man who directed Tanu Weds Manu and who has so wisely invested in co-producing this week’s gem of a film on a mother’s yearning to see her daughter excel. Swara’s spontaneous, unrehearsed, seemingly uncomplicated interpretations of the most layered emotions is not only exemplary, it is a one-woman acting school on how not to like you are….well, acting.
There are many sequences in the very oddly titled Nil Battey Sannata where Swara sweeps you into her character’s innermost world of melancholy and despair without making you drown in maudlinism. Playing a domestic help Chanda who dreams of making her stubborn spoilt bratty daughter Apeksha (confident...
Directed by Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari
For my money time and attention, Swara Bhaskar is the real Tanu, whether Manu likes it or not. And I keep telling Aanand Rai, the man who directed Tanu Weds Manu and who has so wisely invested in co-producing this week’s gem of a film on a mother’s yearning to see her daughter excel. Swara’s spontaneous, unrehearsed, seemingly uncomplicated interpretations of the most layered emotions is not only exemplary, it is a one-woman acting school on how not to like you are….well, acting.
There are many sequences in the very oddly titled Nil Battey Sannata where Swara sweeps you into her character’s innermost world of melancholy and despair without making you drown in maudlinism. Playing a domestic help Chanda who dreams of making her stubborn spoilt bratty daughter Apeksha (confident...
- 4/24/2016
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
This week's release Nil Battey Sannata, which stars Swara Bhaskar, Ratna Pathak, Pankaj Tripathi and Ria has been declared tax free in the state of Uttar Pradesh. The announcement was made by Up's Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav. He was so moved with the film that he even tweeted about the film stating, "Touched by the story of Nil Battey Sannata, which was filmed in Agra. We have made the film tax free in Up". Meanwhile, the film's director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari said that the film was a very relevant story which showed that age was no bar when it comes to pursuing your dreams. On the other hand, Swara Bhaskar added that she was very grateful and excited with the news that two state governments found the film worthy of being tax-free on day one, something that was very rare. Nil Battey Sannata has been produced by Aanand L Rai.
- 4/22/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Nil Battey Sannata releases this Friday, and if the promos are any indication, this Swara Bhaskar starrer is set to be a bitter sweet endearing tale in the offering. This is the kind of end product that first time director Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari wanted to adopt for her debut feature film when she was set out to tell a tale for the big screen. What is all the more exciting for Ashwiny is the fact that she has made the Tamil version of the same story, Amma Kanakku, with Amala Paul).
“It is great that both these films are arriving,” says Ashwiny, “I wasn’t too sure if I would be able to take time out time for directing this version as well but Aanand L. Rai and Dhanush were sure that I had to make the Tamil version too.”
While Nil Battey Sannata has been ready for a while...
“It is great that both these films are arriving,” says Ashwiny, “I wasn’t too sure if I would be able to take time out time for directing this version as well but Aanand L. Rai and Dhanush were sure that I had to make the Tamil version too.”
While Nil Battey Sannata has been ready for a while...
- 4/21/2016
- by Joginder Tuteja
- Bollyspice
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