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Subhash K Jha, in a new installment of his This Day That Year, turns the spotlight on Ajay Bahl’s drama B. A. Pass which released in 2012.

Ajay Bahl’s B. A. Pass is set in present-day Delhi. Paharganj, to be more precise. Bustling with sights sounds smells of doom and despair it is a gripping story of a young financially-challenged man’s journey into a world of prostitution. We could say, we’ve never seen this before. And we would be as close to the truth as this film tries to get.

The taut screenplay by Ritesh Shah never allows room for superfluous moments. We follow Mukesh’s descent into a life of compromised morality with an absence of condemnation and censure. Mukesh’s environment and his circumstances as a displaced orphan are not exploited to generate pathos.

No one in this film allows us to feel sorry for the derelict lives.

Maa Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Kajol, Ronit Roy, Indraneil Sengupta, Kherin Sharma

Director: Vishal Furia

Maa Movie Review Out ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

What’s Good: Kajol as Maa and the technical aspects.

What’s Bad: The vital second half is mediocre, and stretched as well.

Loo Break: The second half actually has a few spaces for that!

Watch or Not?: Horror freaks can watch it, ditto Kajol fans.

Language: Hindi

Available On: Theatrical release

Runtime: 135 Minutes

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The story of Maa is set in a small village in West Bengal. Shuvankar (Indraneil Sengupta) and Ambika (Kajol) live a happy life in the city with daughter Shweta (Kherin Sharma). Shweta insists on visiting her father’s ancestral village during the holidays, but Shuvankar isn’t keen. The parents discuss this privately and come to the conclusion that sooner or later, Shweta must know the ‘truth’ of why they...

Mahesh Pooja 1990 Cover(Photo Credit –Instagram)

In 1990, the magazine cover of director Mahesh Bhatt and his daughter, actress Pooja Bhatt, became a controversy in the whole of India. The picture was of the father and daughter kissing each other on the lips defying societal norms and causing a heated debate.

The photo showed a young Pooja Bhatt, who was then in her early twenties, being kissed by her father as they were seated. At a time when Indian society considered public displays of affection as taboo, especially when the family was involved, the image was seen as provocative and unsuitable by many. The cover became an object of public discussion involving morality, cultural values, and the extent of artistic freedom.

The magazine cover led to a media storm watched, which was joined by numerous newspapers, television stations, and public spaces. Fans blamed the family for crossing the moral line and tarnishing the traditional family values.

Unknown Men Aditya Dhar Film(Photo Credit –Instagram)

A high-profile assassination, two unidentified men, and an air of secrecy—recent events in Pakistan have sparked intense speculation, drawing eerie parallels to an upcoming Bollywood project. Could Aditya Dhar’s next film be tapping into the undercurrents of global intrigue?

Days ago, reports surfaced about the elimination of Abu Qatal, a close aide of Hafiz Saeed, by unknown assailants in Pakistan. The incident has reignited conversations about covert operations, intelligence networks, and high-stakes international espionage. In a striking coincidence, filmmaker Aditya Dhar—known for his National Award-winning Uri: The Surgical Strike—has been quietly working on his next ambitious project, one that, according to industry whispers, explores the murky world of global conflicts and shadowy operatives.

While official details remain tightly guarded, a source close to the production hints, “It is not directly inspired by this incident, but anyone familiar with...

Dibyendu Bhattacharya’s Set To Star In Alia Bhatt & Sharvari’s Alpha? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Acclaimed actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya has reportedly joined the cast of Yash Raj Films’ much-anticipated spy thriller Alpha. The film, headlined by Alia Bhatt and Sharvari, is set to be a significant addition to Yrf’s expanding Spy Universe.

This addition is bound to increase the excitement surrounding the highly anticipated movie. Dibyendu is known for his powerful performances in projects like Criminal Justice, Rocket Boys, and the recently announced Gulabi.

His inclusion adds depth to the stellar ensemble cast of Alpha. While the makers are keeping details of Dibyendu Bhattacharya’s role under wraps, insiders suggest he will play a pivotal character integral to the film’s high-octane narrative.

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For those who came in late, Applause Entertainment’s Undekhi on SonyLIV, is about the arrogance of wealth. This affliction makes the Atwal family believe no law of the land is applicable to their lives.

The arrogance of unlimited wealth is on full display as the Atwal family prepares in scenic Manali for the Big Fat ‘Greed’ Wedding of their heir apparent Daman to his girlfriend Teji (Anchal Singh), who before the series clambers to a kickass climax, will display unexpected pluck in taking on her socio-pathic in-laws. More of the same, and yet at the top of the game…That just about sums up the second season of 2020’s well-played cat-and-mouse crime thriller about a super-rich wedding, a murder, and the affluent arrogance of a family that thinks crime is the only way to stay wealthy.

It’s a world where people get shot randomly, remorselessly. The patriarch of...

Fateh Box Office (Closing Collection) (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sonu Sood made his directorial debut with Fateh. The first big release of Bollywood made its way to theatres on January 10, 2025. The action thriller has ended its theatrical journey in three weeks on an underwhelming note. Scroll below for the closing collections!

Fateh stars Sonu Sood in the leading role. The supporting cast features Naseeruddin Shah, Jacqueline Fernandez, Vijay Raaz, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya. The film opened to mixed reviews from the audience. It still made respectable box office collections on the first weekend, but the graph eventually took a downward turn.

Closing Collections

There were huge hopes pinned on the action thriller after its opening day of 2.61 crores. The earnings reached 4 crores+ on Sunday, but that was the only day it earned as high as that. The mid-week blues hit in the first week itself, but it managed to end week 1 at 16.25 crores.

Fateh Early X Reviews(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Sonu Sood’s directorial debut Fateh was released into the theatres today (January 10). The movie also stars the actor in the lead role. The early reviews for the film have been dropping by the netizens. Here is taking a look at what they have to say.

Fateh X Early Reviews

The Sonu Sood starrer has been receiving fairly positive reviews from the netizens on X. One of the netizens stated, “Every scene is packed with emotion, energy, and purpose. The action is next level but what really stands out is how real and relevant the story feels.”

Another user said, “A rare gem in Indian cinema. The film beautifully portrays the indomitable human spirit. A standing ovation for the team.” Another netizen said, “From Hans Zimmer’s score to Sonu Sood’s performance, Fateh is Bollywood at its peak.”

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Fateh Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Sonu Sood, Jacqueline Fernandez, Naseeruddin Shah, Vijay Raaz, Shiv Jyoti Rajput

Director: Sonu Sood

Fateh Movie Review Out ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

What’s Good: Maybe, to a point, Jacqueline Fernandez in all the male overdrive!

What’s Bad: The sickening, ultra-gratuitous violence, and almost everything else.

Loo Break: Take your pick through the 130 minutes. At the most, you will miss a few stabs and shots!

Watch or Not?: I did, sadly! We critics have to do our duty!

Language: Hindi

Available On: Theatrical Release

Runtime: 130 Minutes

User Rating:

The story begins in a Punjab pind (village) where Fateh Singh (Sonu Sood) is the local darling and is compelled to look for Nimrit Kaur (Shiv Jyoti Rajput), who runs a mobile shop. She unintendedly becomes a stool pigeon who entices her fellow villagers to become victims in a cyber racket. When a fellow villager commits suicide after his loss,...

Fateh Box Office Day 1 Prediction (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sonu Sood is returning to the big screen after a long time. His last Hindi film was Samrat Prithviraj, which featured Akshay Kumar as the lead. Now, the actor is back; this time, he will be seen in a solo lead in Fateh. The film has managed to generate good eyeballs in the last few days, and at the Indian box office, it is expected to rake in decent numbers on day 1. Keep reading for a detailed prediction report!

The film marks Sonu’s directorial debut and features him in the lead role. It also stars Jacqueline Fernandez, Vijay Raaz, Naseeruddin Shah, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in key roles. It is scheduled to release on January 10, and as far as the Hindi market is concerned, there’s no strong competition.

The recently released trailer no.2 generated good curiosity among the target audience of action movie lovers.

Beloved Hollywood icon Keanu Reeves’ dog-loving hitman John Wick may be no more, but it looks like another action movie will arrive this year and leave the bullet-shaped hole that Baba Yaga left behind. Aside from the John Wick spin-off, Ballerina, that is. Hailing from India, a new trailer for the Hindi-language action thriller Fateh teases all manner of gripping fist fights, explosive shoot-outs, and brutal violence that fans of the genre could ever want, with the movie telling another classic tale of a mysterious man with a dark past who must once again call on his particular set of skills.

Bollywood star and renowned humanitarian Sonu Sood makes his directorial debut with Fateh. And what a debut it is. Boasting bloody violence amid a simple story of revenge, Fateh sees Sonu Sood play the lead role as well as helm the project, with the rest of the cast comprised...

Not only did movies shine on the big screen, but there were also some superb shows in the Ott space. Subhash K Jha shares his picks for the best streaming series for 2024.

Looking back at the plethora of offerings for the year that was, it seems to be a mixed bag. Nothing as radically disappointing as The Archies,though.Come to think of it, some of the series in 2024 outshone what we had on offer in 2023.

1. Heeramandi

Breathlessly awaited, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi is a fountain of gorgeousness. Every frame is a work of art. Every episode, a tapestry of immortality. Nothing like Heeramandi had been seen on the digital platform. What a waste of such exquisite resources! This series belonged on the big screen. If all goes well, it will end up there. Meanwhile, the series on Netflix, is a life saver for the shoddy content the platform has dished out this year.

Based on a true story, the Netflix series Ic 814: The Kandahar Hijack marked its world premiere at the Indian Film Festival, Melbourne yesterday, at Hoyts. Attendees were left on the edge of their seats wanting more. Produced by Matchbox Shots in association with Benaras Mediaworks, Anubhav Sinha’s directorial streaming debut is inspired by real events launches on August 29. Adapted from the book “Flight Into Fear” by Captain Devi Sharan and Srinjoy Chowdhury, the series also captures the heart of negotiations, unveiling the intricate diplomacy within Delhi’s War Room and the tense exchanges at Kandahar’s Negotiation Station.

Expressing his gratitude, Anubhav Sinha shares, “Working on Ic 814: The Kandahar Hijack has been a deep and meaningful journey as we tried to capture the essence of this historical event with authenticity and respect. The team and I are incredibly proud to be able to showcase the first two...

The IC814 trailer has just dropped, and fans are already in a frenzy! Vijay Varma’s portrayal of a pilot has sparked a wave of excitement across social media. His powerful dialogue delivery and charismatic presence in a uniform have viewers hooked, making it clear that this film is set to be a major hit.

One fan raved, “Wow…Vijay Varma is totally killing it with his dialogue ” While another shared, “Vijay Varma as a pilot …. i din’t know I needed something like this in my life ”

One commented “Finally !! Oh my lord !!!! Vijay in Uniform is so hot ” One said “Vijay Varma is silently ruling in Bollywood”

Another commented “Damn, Vijay Varma looks so identical to Capt Devi Sharan!!”

As the buzz continues to build, fans are eagerly counting down the days until the film’s release. With comments like “Have to watch this now for Vijay ” flooding in,...

Netflix India is set to delve into another gripping true story. Peepingmoon.com has exclusively learned that the streaming giant is developing a web series based on “Operation Safed Sagar,” a crucial mission carried out by the Indian Air Force (Iaf) during the 1999 Kargil War between India and Pakistan.

Renowned director Oni Sen, known for his work on the popular web series “Asur,” has been chosen to helm this project. The series will be produced by Sanjay Routray, Sarita Patil, and Dikssha Jyoti Routray under the Matchbox Shots banner. The show will depict the Iaf’s historic 47-day operation, executed in collaboration with the Indian Army’s ground forces, aimed at dislodging Pakistani troops from Indian positions along the Line of Control. This operation, launched on May 26, 1999, involved precision airstrikes using fighter planes, attack helicopters, and unmanned aerial vehicles to clear high-altitude enemy positions.

Operation Safed Sagar was a landmark in military aviation history,...

Acclaimed actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, who was recently seen in the streaming series ‘Poacher’, is set to return as Dsp Barun Ghosh in the upcoming season 3 of ‘Undekhi’.The actor revealed his fondness for portraying police officers, citing their valour and selflessness as qualities that have always intrigued him.

The trailer for ‘Undekhi 3’ was recently unveiled, heightening audience anticipation once again.

Dibyendu, who previously portrayed a cop in ‘Jamatara’, spoke about playing a cop again in this popular franchise.

The actor told Ians: “Well, I must confess that I really enjoy playing a cop! Police officers always fascinated me, their valour, their selflessness. If you see, the character arcs in both the shows (‘Jamatara’ and ‘Undekhi’) are strikingly different. As Dsp Barun Ghosh, there’s an innate need to prove the devious ‘papaji’ guilty.”

“As we delve into the next chapter of Barun’s journey, I can promise fans that the...

The makers of ‘Undekhi’ starring Harsh Chhaya, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Surya Sharma, and Ankur Rathee unveiled the trailer for Season 3 on Friday, in which ‘Papa Ji’ delves deeper into the realm of darkness and deception.

The show features Harsh as Papa ji, Dibyendu as Dsp Barun Ghosh, Surya as Rinku Atwal, and Ankur as Daman.

This trailer takes viewers on a massive ride of emotions and thrill as the story progresses spine-chilling bloodshed. As the Atwal family unleashes chaos, grappling with family politics and confronting their concealed past becomes a massive challenge.

Thrilling encounters, a battle for ultimate supremacy, and long-buried mysteries resurfacing to haunt them, this season promises to showcase an electrifying fight for power amidst a relentless force of revenge.

Sharing the trailer, the makers wrote: “Papaji is back and so is his past! As he fights to reclaim his power, new predators emerge from the shadows. With every ally turned adversary,...

Celebrating her brother Saqib Saleem’s 36th birthday on Monday, actress Huma Qureshi took to her Instagram stories to share a video where she is seen “annoying” the birthday boy.

In the Instagram story shared by Huma, the video features Saqib engaged in a serious conversation, sporting a “Happy Birthday Saqib” sticker on his shirt. Huma zooms in and out, capturing her brother amid his conversation. The actress captioned the video: “Annoying birthday boy @saqibsaleem.”

Saqib, who made his debut in the Hindi cinema with ‘Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge’ in 2011, was last seen on the big screen in the 2021 film ‘83’ alongside Ranveer Singh. He will next be seen in his upcoming film ‘Kakuda’, a horror comedy directed by Aditya Sarpotdar, alongside Sonakshi Sinha and Ritesh Deshmukh.

Meanwhile, Huma Qureshi recently starred in the third season of the political drama series ‘Maharani’, in which she portrayed the role of Rani Bharti.

Actress Huma Qureshi seemed to have an early start on a Saturday morning but was still “looking too pretty”.

Huma took to her Instagram stories and shared a selfie in the wee hours of Saturday morning.

In the image, she is looking into the camera as she strikes a pose with open hair and a pink lip tint.

For the caption, the actress wrote: “Too early… but looking so pretty.”

Talking about her work, Huma’s latest release is the third season of the political-drama series ‘Maharani’, where she plays Rani Bharti.

Also featuring Amit Sial, Vineet Kumar, Pramod Pathak, Kani Kusruti, Anuja Sathe, Sushil Pandey, Dibyendu Bhattacharya in pivotal roles,

The show, created by Subhash Kapoor, is partly inspired by several incidents that happened in Bihar in the 1990s.

The actress next has ‘Pooja Meri Jaan’ in the pipeline.

Huma Qureshi, who is currently playing the role of a comedy champion in the show ‘Madness Machayenge-India Ko Hasayenge’, has turned on her ‘gangster mode’. Taking to Instagram, Huma shared a series of pictures wherein she can be see wearing a black bralette with deep neckline, matching leather pants, and a blue denim jacket.

The actress accessorised the outfit with golden earrings, rings, transparent sunglasses, and cherry brown coloured boots.

For the makeup, Huma opted for pink lips, and glossy makeup. She kept her long tresses open.

The post is captioned: “Gangster Mode On!!”

She gave the tune of ‘Gangsta Track’ by Dark Boy to her post.

Fans took to the comment section and wrote: “Yo gangster”, “Killaa”, “ace”.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Huma was last seen in the political series ‘Maharani’ season three as Rani Bharti. It also stars Amit Sial, Vineet Kumar, Pramod Pathak, Kani Kusruti, Anuja Sathe,...

Winning the hearts of the audiences with her portrayal of Rani Bharti in the political series ‘Maharani’ season 3, Huma Qureshi on Tuesday shared a glimpse of her ‘happy face’.

Huma, who is also playing the role of a comedy champion in the show ‘Madness Machayenge-India Ko Hasayenge’, took to Instagram and dropped a series of new pictures with a fusion of ethnic and western outfit.

In the photos, Huma, who is known for her work in ‘Tarla’, is wearing an orange coloured tank top, blue fitted denims, and an orange and red coloured long shrug.

For the makeup, she opted for — glossy pink lips, thick brows, and blushed cheeks. Her hair is tied in a ponytail.

The actress rounded off the outfit with oxidised silver jewellery, and red heels.

The post is captioned: “Happy face…mmmmmm… #Maharani #MadnessMachayenge.”

‘Maharani’ season three also stars Amit Sial, Vineet Kumar, Pramod Pathak, Kani Kusruti,...

Maharani 3. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Maharani 3 was released on March 7 on Sony Liv and has received mixed reviews. The political drama stars Huma Qureshi as Rani Bharti, Sohum Shah as Bheema Bharti, Amit Sial as Navin Kumar, Kani Kusruti as Kaveri Sridharan, Vineet Kumar as Gauri Shankar Pandey, Mohammad Aashique Hussain as Prem Kumar Chaubey, Anuja Sathe as Kirti Singh, Atul Tiwari as Governor Govardhan Daas, Dibyendu Bhattacharya as Martin Ekka and others.

The third season consists of 8 episodes of 45-50 minutes. Created by Subhash Kapoor, Saurabh Bhave has directed the third season. In Maharani Season 3, we see Rani Bharti’s fight for justice for herself and her late husband. The political games keep getting darker and twisted as no one wants to let go of the power. However, in the end, only one can emerge as the winner. So what happens in the end? Read on.

Maharani 3 Ending Explained

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Maharani 3 Review Out ( Photo Credit – Sony Liv )

Maharani 3 Review: Star Rating:

Cast: Huma Qureshi, Amit Sial, Vineet Kumar, Pramod Pathak, Kani Kusruti, Vineet Kumar, Anuja Sathe, Sushil Pandey, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Sohum Shah

Creator: Subhash Kapoor

Director: Saurabh Bhave

Streaming On: SonyLiv

Language: Hindi

Runtime: 8 episodes with a runtime of 40-50 minutes

Maharani 3 Review Out ( Photo Credit – Sony Liv / YouTube ) Maharani 3 Review: What’s It About:

Rani Bharti (Huma Qureshi) is still imprisoned in Maharani Season 3 since she is suspected of killing her husband, Bheema Bharti (Sohum Shah). It’s been three years, and Rani has decided to use them in her favour by completing her studies. Bihar appoints Navin Kumar as its chief minister, and alcohol is outlawed across the whole state.

A new season brings with it fresh crimes, plots, and political fights. In the middle of this, Rani Bharti needs to defend herself and prove that she is innocent.

Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, who is known for ‘Maqbool’, ‘Black Friday’, ‘Dev D.’, ‘Lootera’ and is currently receiving a lot of positive response for ‘Poacher’, has shared that he likes to collect souvenirs from the film set.

Over the years, Dibyendu has carved a niche for himself as he has emerged as a bankable actor who brings a certain assurance for the producers and storytellers.

The actor told YouTube channel Digital Commentary: “I always collect souvenirs from film sets. If I’m shooting for a film and my character smokes a pipe, I would request the makers humbly if I could keep that pipe as a souvenir, if my character uses a zippo lighter in a film or a series, I would request the producers to allow me to keep the lighter.”

He then narrated an incident when a female producer treated him badly.

Dibyendu said: “In one project, I kept a watch as a souvenir,...

Actress Huma Qureshi, who is currently on a promotional spree for her upcoming political series ‘Maharani’ season 3, served another aesthetic look on Saturday, and said she feels to be in her ‘queen era’. The diva who plays the lead role of Rani Bharti in the show, took to Instagram and shared a series of pictures flaunting her outfit of the day.

In the photos, Huma can seen in an all green outfit– a blouse, a plain skirt, and a matching cape, with intricate design on it.

Her makeup is all about glam– glossy pink lips, brown eyeshadow, smoky eyes, and contoured face. She kept her hair open and kept them on one side, with a pearl hair accessory on it. Huma opted for big silver jhumkas.

The post was captioned: “What to say #inmyqueenera #fitcheck #greenaesthetic #saturdayppst #maharani.”

Actress Patralekhaa commented: “Soooo pretty”.

‘Maharani’ season three also stars Amit Sial,...

Amit Sial has opened up on his character’s arc in the third season of the political drama series ‘Maharani’, saying it was not about getting the physical attributes right, but drawing out fresh details and new layers of his life right.

Talking about his character, Sial, who plays Navin Kumar (inspired by Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar), said: “When one is into the third season of any show, it is not so much about preparation for the character but more about where the life of the character leads to now.”

Sial added: “The challenge was not about getting the physical attributes right, but also zeroing in on the fresh details and new layers of his life.”

Sial emphasised on the complexity of playing a politician, where life is not easy to portray on screen.

“I have always found that being a politician is an extremely complex job. Navin Kumar...

Created by Richie Mehta, the immersive crime drama Poacher covers the untold story of poaching and illegal trading of ivory all over the world. This eight-part crime thriller, streaming on Amazon Prime, is focused on highlighting the real-life mission, Operation Shikar, which successfully uncovered the largest ring of illegal poachers in India. This series is focused on the quest of forest officials to unveil the illegal racket that had been killing countless elephants for their tusks in the forests of Kerala. The wonderful cast has managed to add an extra charm to the presentation of the series.

Mala

Nimisha Sajayan as Mala, a Forest Department Officer, has a strong foothold throughout the series. Being an animal lover, she is strongly opposed to the idea of illegal hunting and wants to break the poaching ring as soon as possible. She jumps to action when her superior, Neel, assigns her the case.

Poacher

Starring Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Kani Kusruti, Ranjitha Menon,Maala Parvathi

Directed by Richie Mehta

Poacher is about killing elephants for their tusk. Richie Mehta , known to not spare us any details from the scene of the crime (Delhi Crime) highlights scenes of poachers ripping out the priceless ivory from elephants wailing in unbearable pain.

I don’t know how Mehta shot these never-before scenes of cruelty to animals. We are assured that no animal was harmed during the shooting. We as the spectators are irreparably harmed.

It is not a pleasant sight to see how cruel we humans can be. Poached is an expose on a loveless irredeemably lost civilization which no longer cares about the damage we cause to our own earth every single day.

But we are straying. The focus here is on the plunder of elephants. It is not an easy breezy series to sit through.

Actor Amit Sial, who is gearing up for the third season of the political drama show ‘Maharani’, has shared that his character of Navin Kumar and actress Huma Qureshi’s character of Rani Bharati are quite similar yet different in their perspectives.

The show narrates the fictional story of Bihar’s political landscape. In the earlier seasons, viewers witnessed the intense power struggle between politicians Rani Bharati and Navin Kumar, both relentlessly fighting while challenging morality and ethics.

Talking about Navin Kumar’s tussle with Rani Bharati, Amit Sial said: “I feel Rani Bharti and Navin Kumar are two sides of a coin, both struggling to survive while trying hard to maintain their supremacy.”

The show also stars Vineet Kumar, Pramod Pathak, Kani Kusruti, Anuja Sathe, Sushil Pandey, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and Sohum Shah in pivotal roles.

Amit further mentioned: “This show delves not only into the realm of politics but also talks about human emotions,...

In the plethora of content available for audiences, very few characters make a mark in the audience’s mind, and seldom, it is a female character, especially in a cop role. However, with Richie Mehta helming a project, a trend seems to be emerging with a female character at the heart of it, be it Vartika Chaturvedi in ‘Delhi Crime’ or Mala Jogi in ‘Poacher’. Known for his signature style of investigative storytelling, Richie Mehta develops his characters to match the pace of his engaging narratives.

While ‘Poacher’ is a perfect example of an ensemble show, the character of Forest Range Officer Mala Jogi truly stands out, and played aptly by highly acclaimed and appreciated actor Nimisha Sajayan.

As a forest range officer in the Kerala Forest Department, Mala (played by Nimisha) is deeply committed to combating wildlife crime. This commitment is aggravated due to her father’s past involvement in wildlife crime.

At a special screening of the upcoming Amazon Original Poacher in London, the guests heaped praise on the crime series, with overwhelmingly positive and promising reactions. Written, created, and directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Richie Mehta and produced by QC Entertainment, Poacher features an accomplished ensemble cast including Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew, and

Dibyendu Bhattacharya. The series is a riveting fictionalized dramatization of real-life events based on a group of Indian Forest Service officers, Ngo workers, police constables, and good Samaritans who risked their lives trying to track down and bring to justice the biggest elephant ivory poaching ring in the history of India.

Richie Mehta, along with Manish Menghani, director, content licensing at Prime Video India, Executive Producer, Alia Bhatt, and QC Entertainment’s principals Raymond Mansfield and Sean McKittrick visited London for the publicity of the series ahead of its global streaming premiere. Celebrities including Freida Pinto, Gurinder Chadha,...

Huma Qureshi Is Ready To Rule The Ott Space With Maharani Season 3 (Photo Credit –YouTube)

Maharani is ready with the new season, and the show starring Huma Qureshi has dropped the trailer for the new season. The political series is based on the politics of Bihar from the 90s. From violence to ambitions, betrayals to blame games, the show had it all.

Initially, season 1 was spun around the infamous Chara Ghotala. In fact, Huma’s character was said to be loosely based on Rabri Devi, former Chief Minister of Bihar.

After two successful seasons, the show is back with the third season, and this season, the story makes waves with the slogan – “Pareeksha ki tayyari hai jaari, Phir aa rahi hai #Maharani!

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Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Nominees For The Best Web Series (Picture Credit: IMDb)

We are back with another set of nominations for the Koimoi Audience Poll 2023. The year that gave us beautiful and wholesome content on Ott. While Hindi films had a comeback at the box office and South Indian films maintained their pace, Hindi web series on different Ott platforms kept people hooked to their home screens.

In the year 2023, web series like Saas, Bahu, and Aur Flamingo were very bold attempts, while Hansal Mehta’s Scoop offered the story of a journalist trapped in a murder – the real story of Jigna Vora shocked everyone.

There were stories that were etched in the hearts of the audiences, and in our annual tradition of acknowledging the best, we are here to honor the best. Out of all the web series released in 2023, we have picked the best four as nominations...

Choose Your Favourite Supporting Actor (Web Series) On Koimoi Audience Poll 2023 (Picture Credit: IMDb & Youtube)

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: The popularity of web content is ever-increasing, and it’s really a good thing as people are getting to know about the ‘real’ actors. When we talk about the real actors, there are several performers who stole our hearts last year despite not being in the leading roles.

So, today, we’ll honor them by discussing the nominations for the ‘Best Supporting Actor (Web Series)’ category, which includes names like Kay Kay Menon, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and others.

Before we get started, let us inform you we have shortlisted the four best nominees for the category, and the audience will have the power to vote for their favorite by clicking on one of the options in the Twitter poll mentioned at the end of the article.

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Bollywood star Alia Bhatt, who was last seen in the Hollywood film ‘Heart of Stone’, shared that her decision to be a part of the streaming show ‘Poacher’ was a culmination of many factors.

The actress, who serves as the executive producer on the show, spoke to the media on Thursday on the sidelines of the trailer launch of ‘Poacher’. She shared the stage with actors Dibyendu Bhattacharya and Roshan Mathew, the show’s creator and director Richie Mehta and Prime Video executives.

Talking about her decision to serve as the executive producer of the show, Alia said: “I can’t point to just one thing that led me to become a part of this show as an executive producer. It’s many things put together that appealed to me like the brilliant narrative sketched by Richie, his hard work in terms of flawless research, a stellar cast of some...

The trailer of the crime series, ‘Poacher’ was unveiled on Thursday at a five star property in the Santacruz area of Mumbai. It gives a glimpse into the illegal practice of the merciless and incessant killing of the elephants.

The eight-part series unravels the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history. It has been created, written, and directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Richie Mehta of ‘Delhi Crime’ fame, and stars Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in pivotal roles.

It shows a diverse group of wildlife custodians consisting of forest crime fighters, police personnel, and good Samaritans, in their relentless pursuit to expose the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history.

The trailer shows how Dibyendu Bhattacharya’s character of the Field Director from the Kerala Forest Department, assembles a team headed by Nimisha Sajayan’s character, to dig deep into a poaching case.

The trailer then spreads out...

The highly anticipated Amazon Original Series, “Poacher,” has unveiled its gripping trailer, offering a glimpse into the intense crime drama created by Richie Mehta. Produced by QC Entertainment and backed by Alia Bhatt as an executive producer under her banner Eternal Sunshine Productions, the series promises to captivate audiences worldwide.

Starring Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya, “Poacher” delves into the dark underbelly of crime, weaving a compelling narrative filled with suspense and intrigue. The trailer showcases riveting performances and a gripping storyline that is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats.

Set to premiere on February 23, 2024, in multiple languages, “Poacher” is poised to become a global sensation on Amazon Prime Video. With a stellar cast, skilled direction, and an engaging plot, the series is expected to deliver an immersive viewing experience that will leave a lasting impact on audiences.

As anticipation builds for the release of “Poacher,...

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Prime Video has unveiled the first trailer for “Poacher,” the new series from Emmy-winning “Delhi Crime” creator Richie Mehta, executive produced by Bollywood star Alia Bhatt. An eight-part crime drama based on true events, “Poacher,” which bowed at Sundance 2023, uncovers the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history. It is produced by QC Entertainment, the Oscar-winning production and finance company known for Jordan Peele’s “Get Out” and Spike Lee’s “BlacKkKlansman.” Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew and Dibyendu Bhattacharya lead the cast.

Mehta said: “I am sure the series will act as an eye-opener in many ways – how interdependent and complex the relationship between humans and other species is and how any negative action can result in an environmental imbalance, leading to dire repercussions.”

Bhatt added: “I hope that Richie’s powerful storytelling compels everyone to champion the urgent need for wildlife preservation and encourages us to embrace co-existence with all living beings.

Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, who is the executive producer for the crime drama series ‘Poachers’ has shared an awareness video about poaching, saying that “murder is murder.”

Written, created, and directed by Richie Mehta, ‘Poacher’ stars Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew, and Dibyendu Bhattacharya, the series based on true events and uncovers the largest ivory poaching ring in India.

In the video, shared by Prime Video on Instagram, Alia is seen in a state of shock, as she comes across a loaded rifle, bullet casings, and the silhouette of a lifeless body.

She is heard saying: “Ashok was murder reported at 9 in morning. Third murder in the month. His body was lifeless, mutilated. Ashok was just 10. He didn’t even see his killers. They might think they may get away with it but they won’t. Just because Ashok wasn’t one of us, the crime doesn’t become small because murder is murder.

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: John Abraham To Medha Shankar – Here’s The Winner List Of Best Villain, Best Debut & 2 More Categories!

Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: Till now, we have announced the winners of a total of 8 categories of Bollywood polls, and today, the results of the next four categories will be declared. Before we announce the entire list, let us tease you by informing you that John Abraham has managed to score a victory as the Best Villain among his contemporaries. Keep reading to know more!

In the first four categories of Bollywood polls, the magic of Shah Rukh Khan’s films was clearly seen. Be it Pathaan, Jawan, or even Dunki, every single Srk release dominated the list of winners, directly or indirectly. Today is no different, as two winners belong to Jawan, and one is from Pathaan.

For the unversed, we’ll be sharing the results in multiple lots,...

Actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, who is known for his work in films like ‘Black Friday’, ‘Maqbool’, ‘B.A. Pass’, ‘Lootera’ and others, has shared that auteur Anurag Kashyap kept his promise of casting him in his cult film ‘Dev.D’, which recently clocked 15 years of its release.

‘Dev.D’ marks a significant chapter in Hindi cinema echoing artistic brilliance and has been hailed for its path-breaking storytelling and bringing in a new dawn in Hindi cinema.

Walking down the memory lane, Dibyendu shared: “When Anurag was making ‘Dev.D’, I had expressed my desire to play Chunnilal as I have always been very keen to work with him. At that time, Anurag’s ‘Black Friday’ had received a stay order, and the film’s future was in the dark. Anurag told me that in case ‘Black Friday’ doesn’t release, he might have to take a more celebrated actor to play Chunnilal and if...

Alia Bhatt To Exec Produce Prime Video’s ‘Poacher’

Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has signed on as an executive producer on Poacher, an upcoming Prime Video investigative crime-themed drama series based on real events from QC Entertainment, the film production and finance company with credits for Antebellum, Us, Get Out and BlackKklansmen. Poacher, created, written, and directed by Richie Mehta, the series stars Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew and Dibyendu Bhattacharya and is set in the world of illegal poaching. Bhatt will EP through her Eternal Sunshine Productions business as an associate producer. Suitable Pictures, Poor Man’s Productions are also associate producers. “The impact of Poacher was deeply personal, and Richie’s portrayal of the urgent issue of wildlife crime resonated strongly with me and the team,” she said. Bhatt is known for films such as Highway, Udta Punjab, Raazi and Brahmāstra: Part One – Shiva

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An investigative crime series based on true events, Amazon Prime’s original series, Poacher, unearths the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history. A first-of-its-kind project, Poacher brings the world of environmental conservation and entertainment together to highlight a critical global concern – illegal poaching.

Today, Prime Video today announced that actor, producer and entrepreneur, Alia Bhatt has come onboard as Executive Producer for Poacher. Alia is known as a champion of nature and has actively lent her voice towards conservation and sustainability. Her association with Poacher as an Executive Producer with her production company Eternal Sunshine Productions, underscores her belief in the story and her commitment to bring important and relevant stories alive and be a voice for the voiceless.

Based on court documents and testimonials, Poacher is a fictional dramatization of events that transpired in the dense forests of Kerala and the concrete jungle of Delhi. The series showcases...

Actress Alia Bhatt will be seen as the executive producer for the crime series ‘Poacher’, created by Richie Mehta. She said that the impact of it was deeply personal, and the Emmy-Award filmmaker’s portrayal of the urgent issue of wildlife crime resonated strongly with her.

Talking about coming onboard as the executive producer for ‘Poacher’, Alia shared, “Being part of this incredibly significant project is an honour, for both me and the entire team at Eternal Sunshine Productions. The impact of ‘Poacher’ was deeply personal, and Richie’s portrayal of the urgent issue of wildlife crime resonated strongly with me and the team.”

She added: “The storytelling genuinely moved me, especially knowing it’s based on true events, that sheds light on brutal crimes occurring in our forests. I am confident that ‘Poacher’ will serve as an eye-opener, delivering a powerful message to be more compassionate and considerate towards all living beings.

Bollywood A-lister Alia Bhatt has boarded Richie Mehta’s already-completed Amazon original investigative crime series “Poacher” as an executive producer.

Created, written, and directed by “Delhi Crime” filmmaker Mehta based on true events, “Poacher” unearths the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history. It premiered at Sundance in 2023. The cast features Nimisha Sajayan, Roshan Mathew and Dibyendu Bhattacharya in the lead.

Bhatt is on board via her Eternal Sunshine Productions outfit. She debuted as a producer with 2022 Netflix film “Darlings,” alongside Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment. Bhatt helps raise awareness about relevant causes such as environmental sustainability, animal welfare and mitigating human-animal conflict through her platform, Coexist. She also promotes sustainable fashion through her initiative, Mi Wardrobe is Su Wardrobe.

“Poacher” is executive produced by “Get Out” producer QC Entertainment’s Edward H. Hamm Jr., Raymond Mansfield and Sean McKittrick, in association with Suitable Pictures, Poor Man’s Productions and Eternal Sunshine Productions.

Prime Video has acquired and set a stream date for “Delhi Crime” creator Richie Mehta’s investigative drama series “Poacher.”

Based on court documents and testimonials, “Poacher” is a fictional dramatization of events that unfolded in the dense forests of Kerala and the urban jungle that is India’s capital Delhi. The series highlights the contributions made by Indian forest service officers, Ngo workers from the Wildlife Trust of India, police personnel and good samaritans who risked their lives to investigate the largest ivory poaching ring in Indian history. It was filmed in real-life settings across Kerala and New Delhi and is primarily in the Malayalam, Hindi and English languages.

Created, written and directed by Mehta, whose Netflix show “Delhi Crime” won the International Emmy for drama series, the “Poacher” cast includes Nimisha Sajayan (Tallinn title “Adrishya Jalakangal”), Roshan Mathew (Busan winner “Paradise”) and Dibyendu Bhattacharya (Emmy nominated series “Rocket Boys...

Tinu Suresh Desai’s latest film sheds light on the real-life accidents that are prevalent in underground coal mines. Mission Raniganj chronicles the story of Jaswant Singh Gill (Akshay Kumar), who went out of his way to rescue 65 miners trapped inside a flooded coal mine. When everyone had abandoned hope, and the family members of the miners had accepted their tragic fate, Jaswant Singh Gill fought tooth and nail against the odds and pulled those miners from the jaws of death. Mission Raniganj is the story of the bravery, selflessness, and courage of those who never gave up and triumphed against impossible odds.

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How Did The Miners Get Trapped Inside The Mine?

Tragic accidents at underground mines are nothing new. While some of them could not have been prevented, there were many that could have been avoided if there were accurate safety measures in place. For instance, the...

From Kay Kay Menon To Juhi Chawla, Here’s How Much The Cast Of ‘The Railway Men’ Earn ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

The Railway Men is a mini-series produced by Yash Raj Films. It stars R Madhavan, Kay Kay Menon, Babil Khan, Divyenndu Sharma, Sunny Hinduja, Juhi Chawla, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, and others. The show is inspired by the Bhopal Gas Leak of 1984, and it is making an impact with its real portrayal of the characters.

For the unversed, the 1984 tragedy was one of the biggest chemical disasters of the world, where a chemical factory’s negligence triggered the leak of a disastrous and life-threatening gas in the city, amounting to a hazard and loss of lives.

While the people of an entire city were struggling for air, it was the Railway that decided to turn saviors for their people and the city. The Railway Men is a true depiction of the...

How could anyone forget December 2, 1984—a day that sent shivers down India’s spine? More than 15000 people, men, women, and kids, lost their lives in just 48 hours because of the infamous Bhopal Gas Tragedy. Imagine a ton of methyl isocyanate (Mic) let loose into the air, all because some officials decided to play fast and loose with regulations. This invisible monster in the air didn’t spare anyone and affected an area of 100 km. Now, Netflix’s latest series, The Railway Men, takes a dive into the chaos of that tragic day to bring us face-to-face with the downright horrors that went down. The Railway Men isn’t just about the Bhopal horrors but a homage to the bravery of those railway employees who became much more than saviors that day.

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How Was Union Carbide Heading Toward The Disaster?

Netflix’s The Railway Men begins with scientists at...

The 1986 legal drama film ‘Ek Ruka Hua Faisla’ is set for a remake and will star an ensemble cast of Atul Kulkarni, Suvinder Vikki, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Neeraj Kabi, Divya Dutta, Vineet Kumar, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Kani Kusruti, Hemant Kher, Samvedna Suwalkar, Luke Kenny, and Manu Rishi Chaddha.

The remake will be helmed by Darshan Ashwin Trivedi, and the principal shooting of the film will commence on December 10, 2023in Mumbai with some parts of the shoot in Gujarat.

‘Ek Ruka Hua Faisla;, which was directed by Basu Chatterjee, is considered the most compelling courtroom drama in Indian cinema. The film was a remake of ‘12 Angry Men’ (1957) directed by Sidney Lumet, which was adapted from a 1954 teleplay of the same name by Reginald Rose.

Talking about remaking the cult classic, director Dr Darshan Ashwin Trivedi said: “’Ek Ruka Hua Faisla’ is an exciting project. The film already has a legacy. The biggest challenge...