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Goldfish

Starring Deepti Naval, Kalki Koechlin, Rajit Kapoor, Bharti Patel

Directed Pushan Kripalani

On Amazon Prime Video

Why does the well-qualified Kalki Koechlin always play such surly actors? She plays characters who will always find a way to make herself unhappy. She doesn’t disappoint, although it doesn’t help much that she looks nothing like Deepti Naval’s daughter in Goldfish, an oddly satisfying film about fractured lives looking for closure.

Since the film is set in London (though not shot with any touristic flourishes), the Indian characters don’t have to behave like they would if they were placed in the same situation back home. This is not to say that they are not shackled by their cultural heritage. But I am pretty sure the mother and daughter, played with powerful predilection by Naval and Koechlin, would never be allowed to behave the way they were in Ludhiana.

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of July 21 tease risky moves, plea hearings, job opportunities and more! Reiss Colwell (Jonny Freeman) makes a risky move, Dean Wicks’ (Matt Di Angelo) plea hearing takes place, and Penny Branning (Kitty Castledine) is ruthless over a job opportunity.

EastEnders Spoilers – Reiss Colwell Risky Move

Reiss’ financial problems are getting worse, and a reminder from the nursing home about the money he still owes them only adds to his stress.

Desperate for a quick cash infusion, Reiss creates a Vat (Value Added Tax) invoice claiming that Sharon Watts (Leticia Dean) owes him money.

Although he initially considers backing out, he ultimately decides to follow through with the plan, giving Sharon a deadline of the next day to settle the payment.

Will Sharon fall for his scheme so easily? Or will she realize something’s fishy besides the fish and chips?

EastEnders Spoilers – Plea...

EastEnders spoilers and updates tease some shocking new twists for next week. Maya Houssain (Bharti Patel) is exposed, Davinder ‘Nugget’ Gulati (Juhaim Rasul Choudhury) collapses and will Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) steal Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean) from Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt)?

EastEnders Spoilers – Maya Houssain Exposed?

Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) and Jean Slater (Gillian Wright) were all set for a romantic evening until a message from Maya changes everything.

Harvey makes an excuse to Jean and meets Maya, who confesses she is selling her home to pay off debts.

Freddie Slater (Bobby Brazier) spots them together and tells Jean, who fears Harvey is being unfaithful.

Maya leaves behind a letter with a different address, prompting Harvey to investigate-he finds a distressed man at the new address and realized Maya’s troubles run deep.

Jean braces herself for a confession of infidelity, but Harvey surprises her with the truth; Harvey has learned a valuable lesson,...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for the week of June 24 tease fans should get ready for six shocking twists, and more! Stevie Mitchell’s (Alan Ford) secret family arrives, Phil Mitchell (Steve McFadden) makes an outrageous move, and more drama unfolds!

EastEnders Spoilers – Stevie Mitchell’’s Secret Family Arrives, Just As Will Stevie Mitchell Attacks Him!

Stevie’s hidden family shows up and Phil crosses the line-a week full of drama involving the Mitchells unfolds on EastEnders, with Teddy Mitchell (Roland Manookian) and his sons unexpectedly showing up in Walford.

Billy Mitchell’s (Perry Fenwick) completely shocked-meanwhile, Stevie faces an attack from his grandson Will Mitchell (Freddie Mitchell), prompting Phil to step in.

And what brought this on-as suspicions mount against Phil from Billy and the rest of the Mitchells, Stevie sets out to uncover the true culprit who stole Lola Pearce-Brown’s (Danielle Brown) charity funds.

Despite Stevie’s questioning,...

EastEnders spoilers and updates tease Maya Houssain (Bharti Patel) may not be who Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) thinks she is. What could be her motives for looking into his son Aaron Monroe’s (Charlie Wernham) extremist past?

EastEnders Spoilers – Maya Houssain And Harvey Monroe Became Close

Maya’s connection with Harvey Monroe has grown stronger in recent weeks, all thanks to their mutual love for football; it all started when Harvey generously offered her a ride in his taxi.

Being lonely after Mitch Baker (Roger Griffiths) and Tom “Rocky” Cotton (Brian Conley) bid farewell, Harvey was thrilled to have a new friend.

However, Harvey stumbled upon something unexpected when he tried to locate Maya–she had deliberately deleted her online presence, leaving him confused and concerned.

She tried to convince Harvey that she feared being scammed after the death of her husband; however, viewers couldn’t help but maintain their doubts about her true motives.

EastEnders spoilers and updates for Monday, June 4 tease Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins) plots to steal George Knight (Colin Salmon) and Ravi Gullati’s (Aaron Thiara) been reeled in! Cindy uses a drama with their daughter to get closer to George, while Ravi’s reeled in by the news Nish Panesar (Navin Chowdhry) hasn’t long to live.

EastEnders Spoilers – Cindy Beale’s Terrified For Her Daughter

Cindy is terrified for her daughter Anna Knight (Molly Rainford) following the news of her mugging at McKlunky’s-Junior Knight (Micah Balfour) chased off the mugger.

However, Junior was too late to prevent the terror of Anna being knocked to the ground by the mugger, although her purse was retrieved.

The situation worsens when Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) reveals the assault to Cindy, and Kathy Beale (Gillian Taylforth) indirectly blames Cindy for the incident.

Determined to help Anna seek justice, Cindy brings Jack Branning...

EastEnders spoilers and updates for Wednesday, May 29 tease Ian Beale (Adam Woodyatt) is in a precarious relationship with his ex-wife, Cindy Beale (Michelle Collins).

Even though Ian rescued Cindy, broken and alone, and they reconciled in France, George Knight (Colin Salmon) has always been a thorn in Ian’s side-and Ian busts Cindy and her secret!

EastEnders Spoilers – A Heartbreaking And Angering Discovery

Ian has been finding it increasingly difficult to mask his jealousy towards George, the former boxing champ, since they live so close to each other with his and Cindy’s two daughters.

Little did Ian realize that his worst nightmare would come true when George and Cindy shared a tender kiss. Upon discovering the betrayal, George’s fiancée Elaine Peacock (Harriet Thorpe) was left in a state of conflict.

Despite her hurt feelings, her main concern was George’s emotional well-being following his adoptive mother’s death and some shocking family revelations.

EastEnders spoilers and updates pose the question, who is the mysterious Maya Houssain (Bharti Patel)? In Thursday, May 30th’s episode, EastEnders viewers and Harvey Monroe (Ross Boatman) finds out!

EastEnders Spoilers – A Mysterious Woman, A Mysterious Arrival

Maya Houssain’s entrance into the Square was nothing short of enigmatic, a secret that only unfolded after she hopped into a cab driven by Harvey Monroe.

Fate took its course, and the two quickly bonded over their mutual adoration for Spurs and the captivating world of football. Harvey couldn’t contain his joy at finally finding someone he could connect and converse with.

Being plagued by loneliness lately, he had yearned for companionship and sought solace in meeting up with Martin Fowler (James Bye).

However, his hopes were dashed as Martin, citing concerns over troubled Zack Hudson (James Farrar), had to cancel their plans.

EastEnders Spoilers – Maya Houssain Shows Up In The Pub,...

Doctors is coming to an end. BBC has announced that the long-running daytime drama will air its final episode in December 2024. More than 4,300 episodes have aired thus far.

The British medical drama premiered in March 2000 and follows the staff and patients of a hospital in the West Midlands town of Letherbridge. The cast includes Adrian Lewis Morgan, Elisabeth Dermot Walsh, Chris Walker, Dido Miles, Ian Midlane, Ashley Rice, Bharti Patel, Dex Lee, Ross McLaren, Kia Pegg, Kiruna Stamell, Wendi Peters, and Rahul Arya.

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Soon after its release on the big screen, Goldfish opened to high critical acclaim from critics and viewers alike. Following its release on Friday, 1st September, a screening of the movie was held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and the Films Division Auditorium in Delhi, on 3rd September 2023.

The film has received wide applause for being a heartfelt mother-daughter story and a tale that is “not-to-be-missed”. Its portrayal of raw and real emotions have tugged at the hearts of viewers worldwide.

For the uninitiated, Goldfish marks Kalki Koechlin returning to theatres after 4 years. Audiences can look forward to a soul-stirring story with refreshing performances.

Directed by Pushan Kripalani, this Indian-British-American production brings together powerhouse talents Kalki Koechlin, Deepti Naval and Rajit Kapur with some extraordinary actors from the United Kingdom – Bharti Patel, Gordon Warnecke, Ravin Ganatra and Shanaya Rafaat – to tell a delicate, timeless story of a mother and a daughter,...

New Delhi, Aug 28 (Ians) Known for her unconventional body of work, actress Kalki Koechlin, who skillfully portrayed the nuances of her character’s emotions in the movie ‘Goldfish’, said the colour of her skin limits her roles in Bollywood, and this role she knew it was cut out for her.

Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is presenting this stirring drama, which is directed by Pushan Kripalani and produced by Amit Saxena.

Set in London, ‘Goldfish’ deals with memory, music, mental health and identity. This Indian-British-American production brings together powerhouse talents Deepti Naval, Kalki Koechlin and Rajit Kapur, with some actors from the United Kingdom – Bharti Patel, Gordon Warnecke, Ravin Ganatra and Shanaya Rafaat – to tell a delicate, timeless story of a mother and a daughter, and of community.

Kalki said: “Goldfish was special because complex, layered, sensitive and funny scripts like that are rare to come by. Anyway there are few roles...

Splendid Films recently announced that in lieu of World Alzheimer’s Month, their upcoming movie Goldfish will now release on 1st September 2023. The film’s stellar star cast features Kalki Koechlin, Deepti Naval and Rajit Kapur. Anurag Kashyap is presenting this stirring drama which is directed by Pushan Kripalani and produced by Amit Saxena.

This Indian-British-American production brings together powerhouse talents with some extraordinary actors from the United Kingdom – Bharti Patel, Gordon Warnecke, Ravin Ganatra and Shanaya Rafaat – to tell a delicate, timeless story of a mother and a daughter, and of community.

Kalki, who skillfully portrays the nuances of her character’s emotions in the movie, shares, “Goldfish was special because complex, layered, sensitive and funny scripts like that are rare to come by. Anyway there are few roles for someone like me in the industry, since the color of my skin limits my roles in Bollywood, and this...

After the emotional response from the trailer release of Goldfish, Splendid Films has now announced the release of the evocative soundtrack from the heart-warming film. The soulful music of the film adds to the overall aura created by the director amalgamating intense drama with profound emotions, syncing them seamlessly.

The soundtrack of Goldfish comprises five beautiful songs, namely, Bachpan Ki Galiyan, Taiy Nahi Kiya Abhi, Chanda Se Chhup Ke, Piya Padh Lena and Rut Badle. The songs are sung by maestros such as Papon, Madhubani Bagchi, Ustad Rashid Khan, Pratibha Singh Baghel, and Om Bongane.

Bachpan Ki Galiyan is a beautifully written Thumri, Taiy Nahi Kiya Abhi sung by Papon has lyrics that encapsulate the indecisive relationship between the characters of mother and daughter in the film. Chanda Se Chupke can be described as a light classical song. Pratibha Singh Baghel lends her beautiful voice for Piya Padh Lena – a...

Mumbai, Aug 8 (Ians) A dark but heartfelt and emotional story, the trailer for ‘Goldfish’ is a tapestry of emotional conflict displaying a very sombre but real relationship between a mother and her daughter, who navigate the ups and downs of their relationship as they have to soon close the chapter due to the mother’s imminent demise.

The trailer offers a glimpse into the world of Anamika (Kalki Koechlin) and Sadhana (Deepti Naval) and how they discover a new side of their bitter-sweet relationship.

Addressing the core ethos of the film, which is about fostering a positive and supportive attitude for an individual or loved ones who are facing mental health challenges, ‘Goldfish’ aims to cover human psychology as well as the causes of mental deterioration and create awareness, advocate prevention and provide services with professional and holistic care.

Speaking about his directorial venture, Pushan Kripalani said, “’Goldfish’ began as a film about dementia,...

Splendid Films today released the trailer for Goldfish which will tug at your heart strings. At a first glance, the movie offers everything from drama and high intensity emotions, to sweet and warm moments. The trailer gives you a look into the world of Anamika (Kalki Koechlin) and Sadhana (Deepti Naval) and how they navigate through their bitter-sweet relationship. With ace actors such as Kalki Koechlin, Deepti Naval and Rajit Kapur gracing the screen, Goldfish promises to be a captivating watch.

Addressing the core ethos of the film which is about fostering a positive supportive while an individual or family faces mental health challenges. The cast of Goldfish including Deepti Naval, Rajit Kapur and Pushan Kripalani and Dilshad Khurana Psychologist and Head Mpower delved deeper into the importance, impact and nuances of mental health challenges and ways to cope.

Speaking about his directorial venture, Pushan Kripalani said, “Goldfish began as a film about dementia,...

Actress Kalki Koechlin is ‘excited’ to mark her return to the theatres with ‘Goldfish’, after four years, saying it is an international movie with raw humour and heart warming emotions.

Set in London, ‘Goldfish’ deals with memory, music, mental health and identity. Directed by Pushan Kripalani, this Indian-British-American production brings together powerhouse talents Deepti Naval, Kalki Koechlin and Rajit Kapur, with some actors from the UK – Bharti Patel, Gordon Warnecke, Ravin Ganatra and Shanaya Rafaat – to tell a delicate, timeless story of a mother and a daughter, and of community.

Kalki was last seen in 2019 Hindi movie ‘Gully Boy’, starring Ranveer Singh and Alia Bhatt. She also starred in the 2020 Tamil anthology drama ‘Paava Kadhaigal’, in the segment ‘Love Panna Uttranum’ as Penelope.

On September 30, 2019, Kalki confirmed her pregnancy with her boyfriend, Guy Hershberg, an Israeli musician. Their daughter was born on February 7, 2020 through water birth.

Talking about her experience...

Splendid Films today announced the release of their critically acclaimed, heartwarming film Goldfish. The film will be released in theatres in multiple cities across India and USA on 25th August 2023. Set in London, Goldfish deals with memory, music, mental health and identity. Anamika (Kalki Koechlin), the child of a mixed marriage, returns home to her estranged mother Sadhana (Deepti Naval) because she is suffering from the onset of dementia. Ana returns to a neighbourhood she barely remembers, to a woman who sometimes doesn’t remember her.

Goldfish marks Kalki Koechlin returning to theatres after 4 years. Audiences can expect a soul-stirring story with refreshing performances. Directed by Pushan Kripalani, this Indian-British-American production brings together powerhouse talents Deepti Naval, Kalki Koechlin and Rajit Kapur with some extraordinary actors from the United Kingdom – Bharti Patel, Gordon Warnecke, Ravin Ganatra and Shanaya Rafaat – to tell a delicate, timeless story of a mother and a daughter,...

Goldfish

“Let’s just get through this,” Anamika (Kalki Koechlin) says brusquely as she pushes past her mother in the doorway and heads up the stairs to her old room. We understand very quickly that the relationship between Anamika and her mother, Sadhana (Deepti Naval), is fraught, and that Anamika had left her neighbourhood and her mother behind. But Anamika gets a call from a neighbour, Laxmi Natrajan (Bharti Patel) after her mother causes a fire while making pakodas. “Fire brigade?” asks Anamika. “Yeah, fire brigade, social services, social security, local council,” Laxmi tells her. Sadhana, we learn, is in the early stages of dementia, and will require a needs assessment, which she patently refuses to take. “Hey,” Laxmi tells Anamika, “I said come. I didn’t say it would be easy.”

And easy it is definitely not. Anamika finds herself caught between two worlds, the England she lives in...

Goldfish, an English language feature film directed by Pushan Kripalani, starring Deepti Naval and Kalki Koechlin is making waves and lots of applause at many prestigious festivals. After its world premiere at the 27th Busan International Film Festival, the film will have its European Premiere at 30th Raindance Film Festival. A BAFTA and Oscar qualifying festival this year it is running from 26th October – 5th November 2022 in London.

Apart from Deepti Naval and Kalki who play the lead roles of mother and daughter, the film, also stars the prolific actors Rajit Kapur, Gordon Warnecke (lead in ‘My Beautiful Laundrette), and Bharti Patel (Featured in BBC series Doctors) in pivotal roles.

Goldfish deals with memory and identity. Anamika, the child of a mixed marriage, returns home to her estranged mother Sadhana because she is suffering from the onset of dementia. Ana returns to a neighbourhood she barely remembers, to a woman...

‘Goldfish’, an English-language-feature directed by Pushan Kripalani starring veteran actress Deepti Naval and Kalki Koechlin received a heartening response at its World Premiere at the 27th Busan International Film Festival held from 5th-14th October in South Korea. The director Pushan Kripalani, lead actress Kalki Koechlin and producer Amit Saxena were present at the premiere screening.

Apart from Deepti Naval and Kalki Koechlin who play the lead roles of mother and daughter, the film also stars the prolific actors Rajit Kapur, Gordon Warnecke (lead in ‘My Beautiful Laundrette), and Bharti Patel (Featured in BBC series Doctors) in pivotal roles.

Goldfish deals with memory and identity. Anamika, the child of a mixed marriage, returns home to her estranged mother Sadhana because she is suffering from the onset of dementia. Ana returns to a neighbourhood she barely remembers, to a woman who sometimes doesn’t remember her.

The film will have its...

Indian actresses Kalki Koechlin and Deepti Naval will star in the upcoming film ‘Goldfish’ directed by cinematographer Pushan Kripalani. The film will explore the subject of dementia.

The film follows the story of Anamika, a half-Indian half-English woman, who returns home to the UK, to deal with her mother’s dementia and the scars of her childhood.

“It’s very difficult to make independent cinema, as it does not get funded easily and so it’s taken me this long to get to make this film. I feel that dealing with larger questions is only possible by examining the smaller parts of human relationships. I feel that my job is to further the human conversation and this was a wonderful way to attempt to do that, Kripalani told Variety.

Kripalani is returning to the director’s chair seven years after his acclaimed directorial debut ‘The Threshold’.

“Dementia is also going...

Cinematographer Pushan Kripalani returns to the director’s chair with “Goldfish,” seven years after his acclaimed directorial debut “The Threshold.”

In the film, Anamika, a half-Indian half-English woman, returns home to the U.K. to deal with her mother’s dementia and the scars of her childhood. The cast includes Kalki Koechlin (“Sacred Games”), veteran Deepti Naval (“The Good Karma Hospital”), Gordon Warnecke (“Venus”), Rajit Kapur (“Rocket Boys”) and Bharti Patel (“The Undeclared War”).

“It’s very difficult to make independent cinema, as it does not get funded easily and so it’s taken me this long to get to make this film. I feel that dealing with larger questions is only possible by examining the smaller parts of human relationships. I feel that my job is to further the human conversation and this was a wonderful way to attempt to do that,” Kripalani told Variety.

“Dementia is also going...

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One of the classic comedies of William Shakespeare gets a new treatment in the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of Much Ado About Nothing. Directed by Iqbal Kahn, he has translated the vibrant comedy to modern day India. The production stars Meera Syal and Paul Bhattacharjee who play the sparring lovers, Beatrice and Benedick. Following its premiere last month in the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford upon Avon, the play transfers to the Noël Coward Theatre in London for five weeks from 24 September.

Talking about his modern day Much Ado, director Iqbal Kahn has said, “The production is set in modern Delhi which provides a very interesting lens through which to view the play because of the parallels between early modern England and modern day Delhi: the hierarchical structures are similar; the relationships between masters and their servants are still present; the importance of honour; the centrality of women within that; the idea of bloodlines,...