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International sales agent Incredible Film has secured global distribution rights to “Amsterdamned II,” the sequel to Dick Maas’ 1988 cult classic, “Amsterdamned.” Veteran Dutch actor Huub Stapel reprises his role as detective Eric Visser, who once pursued a serial killer through the Dutch canals three decades ago, as he is brought back from retirement by a revelation that shakes him to his core. In the sequel, also directed by Maas, Visser and fellow detective Tara Lee fight against an evil that threatens them and the city of Amsterdam.

The film is a coproduction from the Netherlands’ 2CFilm and Parachute Pictures and Belgium’s Potemkino. Production is set to begin later this year, with release scheduled for 2025, in time for the city of Amsterdam’s 750th anniversary.

Daniëlle Raaphorst, CEO of Incredible Film, said: “Three decades ago, the chilling horror ‘Amsterdamned’ gripped audiences around the world. Now, we are delighted to be representing the sequel.

The trailer unveils a nuanced narrative centred around two young boys growing up in a traditional Indian village, deeply rooted in rural values emphasizing divine intervention and religious faith. However, as the story progresses, their beliefs collide with universal truths.

Beyond questioning faith and unwavering divine belief, Bhagwan Bharose explores the complex issue of communal tension that has always been relevant across the globe. Shiladitya Bora fearlessly but empathetically tackles the sensitive subject through the minds of two innocent kids.

Notably, the performances of child actors Satendra Soni and Sparsh Suman shine, as they impeccably depict the innocence with which young minds accept or reject the dictates of adults, leading to confusion in the face of conflicting adult messaging. Veteran actor Vinay Pathak also makes a captivating appearance.

‘Bhagwan Bharose’ scripted by Sudhakar Nilmani Eklavya and Mohit Chauhan, is set for a theatrical release on October 13th. The film’s...

The trailer unveils a nuanced narrative centred around two young boys growing up in a traditional Indian village, deeply rooted in rural values emphasizing divine intervention and religious faith. However, as the story progresses, their beliefs collide with universal truths.

Beyond questioning faith and unwavering divine belief, Bhagwan Bharose explores the complex issue of communal tension that has always been relevant across the globe. Shiladitya Bora fearlessly but empathetically tackles the sensitive subject through the minds of two innocent kids.

Notably, the performances of child actors Satendra Soni and Sparsh Suman shine, as they impeccably depict the innocence with which young minds accept or reject the dictates of adults, leading to confusion in the face of conflicting adult messaging. Veteran actor Vinay Pathak also makes a captivating appearance.

‘Bhagwan Bharose’ scripted by Sudhakar Nilmani Eklavya and Mohit Chauhan, is set for a theatrical release on October 13th. The film’s...

Actor Sanjeev Sharma, who portrays King Himavan in the magnum opus ‘Shiv Shakti-Tap Tyag Tandav’, opened up that he always hoped to have a daughter, and through this show, he has two daughters onscreen, Parvati and Ganga.

The show recounts the tale of the universe’s first love story between Lord Shiva and Goddess Shakti.

In the current storyline, on one hand Devi Aadishakti conveys to the gods that she will be born to King Himavan and Queen Mainavati whereas, Lord Shiva senses that Shakti will take the form of Parvati while he is meditating.

As the story proceeds with these destiny-altering events, Sanjeev is garnering love for his portrayal of King Himavan, who is the personification of the Himalayas and the father of Goddesses Ganga and Parvati.

Talking about the show, Sanjeev shared: “I’m absolutely thrilled to be part of this show that has won the hearts of its viewers.

It’s an unusual scene outside Jaipur cinema houses as people can be seen queuing up on tractors and trucks to watch ‘Gadar 2’, starring Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel. Meanwhile, inside cinema halls, as soon as song ‘Main nikla o gaddi le ke’…. is played, people run towards screen and start shaking their legs. This is the scene in almost all cinema halls where people dance fiercely and clap on each and every scene and songs of ‘Gadar-2’ movie.

Sanjeev Sharma, General Manager Marketing, Inox said: “There is a good atmosphere in the theaters right now. The most important thing is that those who had stayed away from the theaters post covid, have come back happily once again. You go to any cinema hall, you will see people from all strata of society.

“Earlier these people had lost their fascination for cinema. The shows are housefull since last five days.

Mumbai, July 15 (Ians) Actor Aparshakti Khurana, best known for his roles in ‘Dangal’, ‘Stree’ and ‘Helmet’, took to social media on Saturday to talk about his 2016 comedy film ‘Saat Uchakke’ directed by Sanjeev Sharma where he shared the big screen with actor Manoj Bajpayee in former’s debut.

Posting a picture of the film where he is standing alongside Manoj Bajpayee and Nitin Bhasin, he wrote in the caption: “Questionable moustaches but unquestionable love for this one ️ #SaatUchakke. P.S – Yes I was blessed to share the screen with Sir Manoj Bajpayee in my very first film. Looking back today, at my humble journey, I feel I was brought up well.”

The movie was noted for its unconventional style and while it was not a big success at the box office and a more unknown film, ‘Saat Uchakke’ enjoys a strong cult following, particularly due to its unorthodox style.

‘Saat...

Award-winning producer-turned-filmmaker Shiladitya Bora’s debut directorial feature ‘Bhagwan Bharose’ is set to make its world premiere at the prestigious UK Asian Film Festival. The film will be headlining the festival’s closing gala on May 13 at the historic Kiln Theatre in North West London. Co-Produced by Sri Lankan Auteur filmmaker Prasanna Vithanage along with Platoon One Films, Lighthouse Innoventures and Sri Sathya Sai Arts (K K Radhamohan), the Hindi film is a tender coming-of-age drama, based on a story by Sudhakar Neelmani.

The film features original music by cult Indian rock band Indian Ocean with lyrics by Sanjeev Sharma (Peepli Live).

“Bhagwan Bharose” tells the story of two impressionable kids struggling with their understanding of God and religion in 1990s India. The film takes audiences on an emotional journey as they witness the family’s struggle to hold on to their beliefs while facing challenges that threaten to tear them apart.

Chandigarh, Feb 9 (Ians) The Punjab Drug Rehabilitation Centres Union (Pdrcu) on Thursday sought intervention of Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann to review a policy of the previous Congress government that has brought such centres being run in the private sector to the verge of closure.

Members of the special committee set up by the Pdrcu said they have given many representations to officials of the Health Department to revoke the policy.

Kunal Lakhanpal, a member of the committee, said: “In 2020 the then Congress government mandated that every rehab centre should have a psychiatrist, an Mbbs doctor and a nurse on its payroll. It is illogical as no medicine is to be given at these centres. We admit people after detoxification. Such people are provided counselling. The idea is to make them mentally strong so that they don’t fall prey to drugs again.”

Another member said Angad Singh said that the...

New Delhi, Dec 31 (Ians) China said that it has been fully “transparent” about its Covid-19 reporting, amid criticism on social media over the governments reporting of the outbreak and widespread pressure on funeral homes, according to a media report.

Social media comments in China took issue with recent death figures, which admitted to just one death on December 26, as many people know family and friends who have died and are having trouble booking cremations, Rfa reported.

“Ask your conscience – do you believe this?” one comment read, while another quipped: “Is this the department of disease control or the ministry of magic?”

Where local governments are publishing figures, they often make confusing reading, and bear little resemblance to what people are seeing with their own eyes on the ground.

The current wave of infections has prompted calls for the cancellation of the annual Spring Festival Gala, which airs on Lunar New...

Covid-19 rips through the population, amid a widespread lack of data as mass, compulsory testing is abruptly halted across the country, Rfa reported.

As China moves away from the grueling lockdowns, mass tracking of citizens and daily testing that characterised Communist Party leader Xi Jinping’s zero-Covid policy, a high-ranking official in the party’s law enforcement arm said that a family member of his had died recently, and the family had had to wait five days before they could

find a cremation slot.

The person, who asked to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals, said he had only been able to get a cremation that fast due to his rank and connections within the Chinese political system, Rfa reported.

According to the person, who works in the Communist Party’s political and legal affairs system, which directs and governs law enforcement across the country, the current wave of Covid-...

Pune, Aug 12 (Ians) India is set to witness the best of Kho-Kho when the inaugural edition of the Ultimate Kho Kho takes off on August 14 Sunday at the Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex, in Pune.

All the six franchises-Chennai Quick Guns, Gujarat Giants, Mumbai Khiladis, Odisha Juggernauts, Rajasthan Warriors, and Telugu Yoddhas-are ready to hit the mat and showcase Kho-Kho in a never seen before modern avatar.

Representing courage, accuracy and speed, the Telugu Yoddhas, Gmr Sports’ franchise for the inaugural Ultimate Kho Kho (Ukk) League, have unveiled their new jersey on Friday. After successfully launching their logo which represents their warrior spirit of Guts & Glory, the team has followed it up with similar hues in the newly launched jersey.

The Jersey is a bold mix of blue and gold with a dash of red in between representing courage, accuracy, and speed. The jersey has been beautifully complimented with...

Heard of the eternal Indian classic 'Do Aankhen Barah Haath' (1957) by the maestro V Shantaram which won the Silver Bear at the 8th Berlin International Film Festival? Yes of course, now here is a ‘jail’ based movie which is historic, unique & one of its kind. Titled 'Road to Reform' - this feature film is the brainchild of a pious humanitarian approach by Rajiv Dasot - Ips, Director General of Prisons, Rajasthan.

'Road To Reform' highlights the welfare, improvement and rehabilitation of the prisoners by the Rajasthan Prison Department.

The most striking and unique feature of this movie which makes it historical is the fact that ‘real’ life prisoners and officers / employees of the jail department have worked in this humanitarian concept which talks about hope, acceptance, being a better human and a contributor to the society.

Written and directed by Sanjeev Sharma who holds the Limca Book of National Records...

The Central Board Of Film Certification (Cbfc) has clamped down heavily on actor-singer Ayushmann Khurrana's brother Aparshakti Khurana's debut film Saat Uchakkey which also stars Manoj Bajpai in a stellar role.

The film about youthful angst directed by Sanjeev Sharma has been asked to cut, mute or replace as many as 90 cuss words. The list includes such certifiable profanities as 'bahenc..d', 'madarc..'' uttered repeatedly.

A member of the censor board was appalled by the language in the film. "In all our experience as jury members we had never heard such cuss words before, like 'Teri maa ki bahenc...d' and 'bahen ke lu.d'," says the censor board member says, adding that the Cbfc had to find "ninety different alternatives to ninety hard-core abuses" and still the film was found to be vulgar.

The official letter granting Saat Uchakkey an 'Adult' censor certificate after the cuts are implemented states,...

If you thought that the promo of Shahid Kapoor's Udta Punjab was bold and abusive, then, have a look at the leaked promo of Manoj Bajpayee's Saat Uchakkey that is making the rounds of social media. Filled with cuss words in practically every line with sexual expletives filling in the entire 100 seconds, promo of this Neeraj Pandey's Saat Uchakkey is shocking by all means.

"Tagged as a never heard before saga, Saat Uchakkey deals with the story of seven men from Delhi. Bhain ki ch$$ gaa$$$, bahinch$$, bhos$$waalon, chu##yon mein goli maarunga - all of this has been as casually used in the promo as if it was everyday's language. Perhaps, it is for some people in Delhi but it would be not just surprising but even shocking if this goes past the Censors," comments an observer.

In fact, the leaked promo has apparently not been dubbed entirely,...