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With more and more films crossing borders and getting viewed in countries miles away from the land it was made, the idea that only a certain kind of film is made in a particular country and is thematically, aesthetically, and stylistically unique to that particular land is challenged in today’s highly connected world. These films from foreign lands not only affect how people watch or consume cinema but also how people make films.

Although such cinematic trade and influences had always been a part of any country’s cinema culture, earlier it was films only by certain masters of ‘world’ cinema that became easily available to watch, courtesy of film societies and film clubs. This, however, was limited only to connoisseurs of cinema who had access to such societies and clubs. This has changed with the advent of, firstly, the internet and various legal (and illegal) ways of accessing films,...

Criminal Justice Season 4 Finale: Who Really Killed Roshni and Why Madhav Mishra Chose Silence(Photo Credit –Facebook)

Criminal Justice Season 4: A Family Matter returned with 8 intense episodes, with its final climax episode released on July 3 on JioHotstar. The new season explored the murder of nurse Roshni Saluja (Asha Negi), who was found dead under suspicious circumstances. Her lover, Dr. Raj Nagpal (Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub), became the prime suspect, though he maintained from the start that he had not killed her. So who really did?

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Dr. Raj Nagpal first marriage with Anju Nagpal was broken in the sense that Anju shared with Raj in having a daughter, Ira, who has Asperger’s. Raj was having an open affair with Roshni, who was a nurse at his own hospital. Then, Anju, who was living in her part of the house, constantly came over to check on Ira, while Roshni took care of child.

Sudhir Mishra’s films are intimate human dramas that illuminate the politics of everyday life and are affected by the forces of socio-political reactionism. His early cinematic creations tackled the rejection of the values, forms, performance modes, and the style of the mainstream, commercial cinema with privileged entertainment values, spectacular display, and melodrama. His out-of-the-box thought process has helped him to establish aesthetic conventions and modes of production of the Hindi film industry, and has also challenged the boundaries between what is alternative and mainstream.

What Sudhir Mishra created was a vision of cinema as an expressive art form, an inspirational form, and a sense of connectedness to a larger and serious international and niche national artistic enterprise that is motivated by the drive to know and represent the world adequately. His films did not shy away from expressing reality in its broadest sense, highlighting varied aesthetic forms, demonstrating, and...

Pankaj Tripathi In Criminal Justice 4(Photo Credit –Jio Hotstar)

Pankaj Tripathi, aka Madhav Mishra, emerges once again as the beloved small-town attorney in the fourth season of Criminal Justice: A Family Matter. The narrative depicts Madhav Mishra defending Raj Nagpal (played by Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub) in a murder case involving the death of his girlfriend Roshni Saluja (played by Asha Negi).

The storyline leads viewers through a dramatic maze of family secrets, emotional trauma, and dramatic courtroom fights. So far, with five episodes out, viewers are anticipating episode six, which releases on June 19, 2025.

Tripathi’s Fee Takes A Big Leap

Given the series’ immense popularity, Pankaj Tripathi has reportedly increased his fee significantly. According to HerZindagi, the actor, who previously charged ₹4 crores per season, might have taken home around ₹10 crores for Season 4. And honestly, fans aren’t surprised—Madhav Mishra has become one of the most iconic characters in Indian Ott courtroom dramas.

Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyan Teaser Review ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

The teaser of Vikrant Massey and debutante Shanaya Kapoor’s romantic drama, Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyaan, was dropped by the makers today (July 5). The plot promises to be an endearing and soulful love story coupled with some mesmerizing soundtracks. Here is taking a look at our teaser for the film.

Aankhon Ki Gustaakhiyaan Teaser Review

The teaser opens to Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor’s characters sharing a magical and soft chemistry. They could be seen traveling to some picturesque locales together and sharing some rollercoaster ride of memories. However, it is revealed that Shanaya’s character is blind and Vikrant to experience her disability and shortcoming has also chosen to blindfold himself.

Not only romance but what binds them together is a deeper level of compassion and empathy. Apart from Vikrant Massey and Shanaya Kapoor’s chemistry, what stands out is composer-singer...

The selection of a film from India at Cannes the year after Payal Kapadia’s “All We Imagine As Light” beat the odds and some rigorous competition to win the Grand Jury Prize was bound to cause excitement. When it turned out to be Neeraj Ghaywan’s “Homebound,” starring rising Hindi cinema actors Ishaan Khatter, Janhvi Kapoor, and Vishal Jethwa, produced by Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, one of the most iconic Bollywood studios, and as a later announcement revealed, executive produced a certain Martin Scorsese, folks were a bit gobsmacked. A heady cocktail of talents was Cannes bound.

Ghaywan returns to Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section exactly a decade after his widely loved feature debut “Masaan” premiered there. Just as Kapadia’s film showcased friendship and solidarity between two migrant nurses in Mumbai, Ghaywan’s “Homebound” charts the vicissitudes in the friendship between two young men from North India aspiring to become police constables.

Here’s When & Where You Can Watch Gram Chikitsalay Online!(Photo Credit –Instagram)

Panchayat creator Deepak Kumar Mishra’s brand new series Gram Chikitsalay is set to hit our screens very soon. Produced under the banner of The Viral Fever (Tvf), the series is created by Mishra, written by Vaibhav Suman and Shreya Shrivastava, and directed by Rahul Pandey.

The series brings to life a young city doctor’s uphill battle to revive a forgotten rural health clinic. The show features a talented ensemble cast led by Amol Parashar and Vinay Pathak, alongside Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, Anandeshwar Dwivedi, Akash Makhija, and Garima Vikrant Singh in pivotal roles.

Gram Chikitsalay will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on May 9, 2025. The show was officially announced on social media, with a caption that read, “Bhatkandi jaane ke liye taiyaar ho jaiye #GramChikitsalayOnPrime, New Series, May 9.”

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Subhash K Jha revisits Sudhir Mishra’s Daas Dev, which released in 2018. Plus, we hear from the director on the making of the film and that incredible cast that included Rahut Bhat, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao, Vineet Mishra, and Sourabh Shukla.

The violence in the political dynamics of Sudhir Mishra’s latest work is so organized, it feels like an integral part of the life that the director brings to us in this uneasy restless yet intriguing and mystifying take on Saratchandra’s Devdas.

In an early scene Dev (played with implosive integrity by Rahul Bhat) handcuffs himself to a window and asks Chandni to not let him loose, no matter how much he requests her to. It’s a trick all addicts of drugs and alcohol play on their loved ones.

At this juncture, Dev wants to kick the bottle. Later, he just gives up. There are bigger battles...

Subhash K Jha examines the one where Kangana did a version of Uma Thurman’s Kill Bill in Sai Kabir‘s Revolver Rani (2014).

In a scene straight out of a street play, Kangana Ranaut, playing what seems like a cross between Uma Thurman in Kill Bill and Seema Biswas in Bandit Queen, Kangana in Revolver Rani which clocks 11 years on April 25, tells the mother of a young girl, “Teach her how to shoot a gun. It’s the only way she can survive.”

Revolver Rani (Rr) is an enormously disturbing and yet deeply satisfying tribute to many things at the same time. Director Sai Kabir (who had previously directed an unreleased film) pays a hefty homage to many filmmakers, among them Anurag Kashyap, Vishal Bharadwaj, Quentin Tarantino, Mehboob Khan, and Shekhar Kapoor. And yet, for all its derivative aspirations, Rr is a fiercely original piece of cinema, crafted with compelling concentration and impassioned intuition.

“Khauf” (2025) delves into the haunting journey of Madhu, a trauma survivor seeking refuge in a women’s hostel in Delhi after a brutal assault. Hoping to find solace, she instead discovers that peace is a distant dream. The eerie aura of room 333 and the unsettling behavior of her hostel mates quickly unravel any sense of safety.

As inexplicable events unfold, the line between reality and nightmare begins to blur. Madhu finds herself entangled in a web of suppressed memories, sinister secrets, and a manipulative Hakim with dark intentions. The hostel transforms into a psychological and supernatural battleground, where nothing is as it seems.

Haunted by both her past and the growing presence of something otherworldly, Madhu must navigate a maze of fear and deception. With each episode, new layers of trauma, violence, and betrayal emerge, forcing her to confront not only the shadows lurking in the halls but also the...

Anurag Kashyap’s Gulaal was released 16 years ago, and Subhash K Jha revisits the brutal drama where Shakespeare meets Quentin Tarantino.

Gulaal emblazons itself across the screen as a deft and brutal film on the culture of decadence in a typical north Indian setting. And it spares no room for niceties as it is a powerful portrait of a culture that thrives on bullying tactics. The homage to the cinema of Vishal Bhardwaj is rampant in Gulaal.

Somewhere in the brilliantly cohesive soundtrack, we even hear strains of Lata Mangeshkar’s ‘Pani pani re’ from Bhardwaj’s Maachis in the film where life is lived by the gun and the mantra for survival is deception.

The world of Gulaal is crowded, claustrophobic and potent. The writer-director spares us none of the details in bringing to life a world where unlicensed guns and unchecked lawlessness rule. This is the kingdom of anarchy.

Fourteen years ago, Saqib Saleem and Saba Azad debuted with Y-Films’ Mujhse Fraaandship Karoge. I’m sure neither the actors nor the fans of that film, including yours truly, ever imagined seeing these two actors together in something like Zee 5’s Crime Beat, all these years later. I don’t have to tell you that the latest show is drastically different from Saleem and Azad’s debut film in every aspect. It is still a nice, perhaps unplanned, reunion. But if I have to point out the things that actively hurt Crime Beat, then the romance between Saleem and Azad’s characters should be at the top of the list. There is a professional rivalry angle at play as well, which works out.

Crime Beat, of course, is an eight-episode adaptation of author Somnath Batabyal’s 2013 novel, The Price You Pay. I got curious about the source material after getting this assignment,...

Everything you need to know about Mahakumbh fame Monalisa Bhosle (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Sometimes, the off-the-screen stories of Bollywood become as exciting as what fans see in the theatres. Now, in a story that seems straight out of a movie, Monalisa Bhosle, a 16-year-old girl from Madhya Pradesh, has secured a lead role in the upcoming Bollywood film The Diary of Manipur.

Monalisa, who went viral during the Prayagraj Mahakumbh Mela for her captivating looks, will star opposite Amit Rao, the brother of acclaimed actor Rajkummar Rao. The film is directed by Sanoj Mishra, known for his previous work on The Diary of West Bengal.

Monalisa Bhosle to star opposite Rajkumar Rao’s brother in The Diary of Manipur

Monalisa’s life has been far from glamorous. She has spent years selling flowers and rudraksha garlands at Kila Ghat near the Narmada River in Maheshwar, Khargone district. However, fate had other plans for her.

"What if I don't want to be a smart girl?" Netflix has unveiled an official trailer for an acclaimed short film titled Anuja, made by filmmaker Adam B. Graves. This 22-min short premiered at a number of festivals last year and ended up earning an Oscar nomination - it made the cut as one of the five nominated shorts in the Best Live-Action Short category this year at the 97th Academy Awards. Anuja follows a gifted nine-year-old orphan and her 17-year-old sister, Palak, as they work in a back-alley garment factory. When a teacher offers Anuja a chance to attend an elite boarding school and leave her old life, the sisters must navigate challenges that test their resilience and bond, culminating in a decision faced by countless young girls worldwide. A story of resilience, sisterhood, and hope. This stars Sajda Pathan as Anuja, Ananya Shanbhag as Palak, Nagesh Bhosle as Mr.

Bigg Boss 18 Makers Slammed(Photo Credit – Twitter)

The makers of the Salman Khan-hosted reality show Bigg Boss 18 have been facing immense flak ever since the latest promo for the upcoming Weekend Ka Vaar came out. The episode will see Salman bring to light the personal life of contestant Chahat Pandey and hint about her boyfriend. The promo has been receiving several brickbats for allegedly trying to defame a female contestant.

Chahat Pandey’s Promo

The promo will show Salman Khan showing Chahat Pandey posing alongside a cake with a romantic message. It seems to have been sent from her rumored boyfriend. Salman shows the same in the context of the actress’ mother claiming she does not have a boyfriend. Her co-contestant and former co-star Avinash Mishra could be seen hinting that he knows about the man in Chahat’s life and that the entire crew on their set knew about the same.

Take a look at Avinash Mishra’s jaw-dropping net worth! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

If one contestant is garnering a lot of buzz for his somewhat controversial stint on Bigg Boss 18, it is undoubtedly Avinash Mishra. He is being hailed as the show’s ultimate villain for good and bad reasons. Let us look at his current net worth.

Avinash Mishra’s Net Worth

Avinash Mishra started his TV journey with ad films. He was later seen in shows like Sethji, Pyaar Tune Kya Kiya, Ishqbaaaz, and Mariam Khan. However, he gained prominence with shows like Yeh Teri Galliyan and Yeh Rishtey Hain Pyaar Key. He was also seen in shows like Durga and Nath opposite his now Bigg Boss 18 co-star Chahat Pandey. Mishra’s net worth comprises his income from TV shows and brand endorsements. Apart from his TV shows, he has also gained a significant portion of his net worth from his music videos.

Huma Qureshi (“Gangs of Wasseypur”) stars in “Bayaan,” (The Testimony) a police drama that has wrapped shooting and is participating in Busan’s Asian Project Market.

The film is directed by Bikas Ranjan Mishra, whose debut feature “Chauranga” won accolades at the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles and the Mumbai Film Festival. It is a co-production between Shiladitya Bora’s Platoon One Films, Madhu Sharma’s Summit Studios and producers Kunal Kumar and Anshuman Singh. Bora is known for backing films like “Newton” (India’s 2018 Oscar entry) and “Picasso” (Prime Video India’s first Marathi-language direct-to-digital acquisition).

The film centers on a female detective investigating her first case as lead investigator in a small Rajasthan town. She faces significant challenges due to her opponent’s deep-rooted influence within the system, while also striving to live up to her father’s legendary reputation in law enforcement.

The cast also includes...

Back in 1980, Paul Schrader made American Gigolo, starring the one and only Richard Gere, where he played a male escort named Julian Kay. It was a high-paying job, and that allowed him to live a high-end life. But when things took a turn for the worse, Julian realized that he was as disposable as a piece of paper because nobody wanted to vouch for him. Through the film, Schrader commented on what women want in a man, objectification of men, and the volatile nature of materialism. Several years later, in 2024, we got Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper, where the titular married man used his expertise in pelvic sorcery to attain the kind of lifestyle that he won’t be able to afford on his government salary. Due to one of his client’s associations with the world of crime, Tribhuvan had to traverse through the dark underbelly of Noida. Now, A True Gentleman...

Panchayat season 4 is the next chapter in the Indian comedy-drama series and there has been some hopeful news this summer. One of the best original Hindi dramas on Prime Video, Panchayat follows the life of Abhishek Tripathi (Jitendra Kumar), an engineering graduate who can only find work as a secretary at a "Panchayat" (a small town government) in Phulera, a remote village in Uttar Pradesh. Similar to shows like Parks and Recreation, a lot of the comedy comes from the oddities and idiosyncrasies of small-town life.

The series first premiered in 2020, created by the Indian platform The Viral Fever, for Amazon Prime Video. Featuring a fantastic ensemble of actors, a whip-smart script, and a unique take on life in India, Panchayat has been a hit with critics and fans. Season three premiered in May 2024 with the usual eight episodes all released simultaneously. While the ending certainly left room open for...

America’s Got Talent fans demand an age limit after Pranysqa Mishra’s struggle in her recent performance. Mishra’s voice is blowing both the audience and the judges away. However, when a ten-year-old has to do the same things as a 28-year-old adult to prepare for AGT performances, fans start to worry about the health and safety of these children.

AGT Pushes Boundaries

America’s Got Talent is one of the most popular competitions on air as it is in its 19th season. The show features four judges who listen/watch performers ranging from singing to magic to comedians to math. AGT can be watched Tuesdays and Wednesdays on NBC at 8 pm Est.

Contestants need at least three yes’ to move forward and if they are lucky enough to get the golden buzzer, they move to the live show automatically regardless of the opinions of other judges. If contestants get more than one red “x,...

Like the first season, the second season of Tanaav is a beast of its own. Authentic in look and speech, Tanaav doesn’t look like an adaptation, of the Israeli series Fauda. The terror contexts are smartly changed and localized. The characters do not waste time in allowing us to get to know them. Their jobs are well-planned from before. Heads will role, tides will turn and the fugitive terrorists will find their nemesis.

I like the way the series makes room for the families to have their say. There is a chilling clarity in the narrative in the way it identifies the two sides and then leaves them to their devices. Tanaav2 gets it terror-dynamics right from the start. It’s not just the families of the Indian officers and the terrorists who suffer, even friends and acquaintances are not spared.

Directed with a firm hand by Sudhir Mishra and E Niwas,...

The final round of quarterfinals took place on Wednesday night’s (September 4) America’s Got Talent as the remaining ten acts awaited the results of the viewers’ votes to see if they’d advanced to the semi-finals. One act that could take it easy was aerial duo Sebastián and Sonia, who received Simon Cowell‘s Golden Buzzer on Tuesday (September 3), automatically sending them to the final. That left ten other acts at the mercy of the fan vote, including 10-year-old singer Pranysqa Mishra, who impressed the judges back at the auditions singing Tina Turner’s “River Deep, Mountain High.” Heidi Klum was so taken by the performance that she hit her Golden Buzzer and sent Mishra through to the live shows. In addition to Mishra, the other acts hoping to earn a spot in the semi-finals were dance group Brent Street, comedian Erica Rhodes, balancing duo Illya & Anastasia Strakhov, comedic magician Jonathan Burns,...

America’s Got Talent kicked off its fourth and final week of quarterfinals on Tuesday, September 3, with 11 more acts taking to the stage to perform in hopes of earning the viewers’ votes. The acts competing on Tuesday’s episode included 10-year-old singer Pranysqa Mishra, dance group Brent Street, comedian Erica Rhodes, balancing duo Illya & Anastasia Strakhov, comedic magician Jonathan Burns, singer/guitarist Oscar Stembridge, quick-change artist Solange Kardinaly, musician Stephanie Rainey, and comedy act Tonikaku. Acrobatic duo Sebastián and Sonia were among the 11 acts; however, due to Sonia’s injury, Sebastián was given the chance to perform solo. His performance impressed the judges, with Simon Cowell hitting his Golden Buzzer and sending the duo through to the semi-finals. Elsewhere, Mishra wowed audiences with a stunning performance of Miley Cyrus’ hit “Wrecking Ball.” After previously earning Heidi Klum’s Golden Buzzer in the audition stages, Mishra returned to the stage with poise...

Francis Ford Coppola, who is renowned as one of the oldest voices of New Hollywood, has returned with another unique concept – Megalopolis, with Adam Driver in the leading role. The movie, featuring an ensemble cast, has been a long-awaited, ambitious project, first conceived in the 1980s.

A still from Megalopolis directed by Francis Ford Coppola. (Image credit: American Zoetrope)

As he dropped the film’s second trailer, giving a further sneak peek into the movie, fans couldn’t help but praise the filmmaker for his unique marketing strategy.

Francis Ford Coppola’s Megalopolis Trailer Features Negative Reviews of His Previous Projects

The legendary filmmaker has given numerous iconic projects, cementing an indelible legacy in the world of cinema. However, it is a bitter fact that his projects initially garnered a negative reception from the critics, before getting into the iconic movies category.

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Siblings are our first set of friends! So, let’s celebrate the bond between siblings on this beautiful day as Rakshabandhan is just around the corner. And which is the best way to celebrate? To go beyond the traditional rituals and delve into stories that explore the beauty and twists of this unique relationship.

Here’s our specially curated list for you, featuring series and movies that not only capture the essence of siblinghood, but offer a mix of laughter, tears, and everything in between.

Selection Day (Netflix): Dive into the competitive world of cricket with Selection Day on Netflix. This original series follows two brothers, Radha and Mannu, as they navigate the intense pressures of family expectations and the relentless pursuit of cricketing glory. Selection Day delves into the complexities of sibling rivalry, the weight of parental aspirations, and the sacrifices made in the pursuit of shared dreams.

Teeka Ram Jain is the primary antagonist of Netflix’s Tribhuvan Mishra: CA Topper. He is known as Raja Bhai or the Bhujiya King of Noida because the sweet shop that he owns is famous for its “bhujiya.” But his confectionery business is a front for his contract-killing business. He has three lackeys: Dhaincha, Jhatka, and Lappu. He is married to Bindi. And all of them are introduced to us when they nab a couple partaking in an extramarital affair and deliver them to their respective spouses. In that moment, Teeka Ram Jain waxes poetic about the sanctity of marriage and how wrong it is to cheat on one’s “better half.” A few minutes later, we see him scoffing at Bindi’s hobbies while making it seem like it’s beneath him to cater to his wife’s desires. Ironically enough, Bindi attains her satisfaction from the titular male prostitute,...

Adult comedies are a tricky matter. The director and the writers must ensure the movie or television show does not become crass or risqué to the point being unbearable. They have to avoid making it cringeworthy too. Only a few films in this genre have succeeded: Hunterrr, starring Gulshan Devaiah, and Vicky Donor, starring Ayushman Khurana. These two films pushed the boundaries of adult comedies by discussing a subject that was hardly touched upon in the past. The Kya Kool Hai Hum and the Masti series of films are examples of how an adult comedy is not to be served to the audience. Tribhuvan Mishra: CA Topper, the Netflix India original, is about a middle-aged man who ends up in a dire financial situation and has to look for alternative ways to make extra income for his family. This nine-part series was created by Puneet Mishra and released on...

Indian indie producer Shiladitya Bora is set to begin production on “Bayaan,” a new drama featuring Huma Qureshi and Chandrachur Singh. The film, by writer-director Bikas Mishra (“Chauranga”), is slated to start shooting this month in Rajasthan.

Additional cast members include Sachin Khedekar (“Sita Ramam”), Avijit Dutt (“Piku”), Shampa Mandal, Priti Shukla, Vibhor Mayank and Aditi Kanchan Singh.

“Bayaan” is a co-production between Bora’s Platoon One Films, Madhu Sharma’s Summit Studios, and producers Kunal Kumar and Anshuman Singh. The project has received support from the International Film Festival Rotterdam’s Hubert Bals Fund and was developed at the LA Residency, part of Film Independent’s Global Media Makers program.

During his time at the residency, Mishra received mentorship from Craig Mazin (“Chernobyl”) and script advice from writer Jeff Stockwell and story editor Ruth Atkinson.

Set against the backdrop of the western Indian desert state of Rajasthan, “Bayaan,” which means evidence,...

America’s Got Talent has some amazing contestants this season with the contestants. This week, one of them was a nine-year-old girl named Pranysqa Mishra, who came out to sing for the judges. She performed her song and had the crowd on their feet by the end.

Here is a look at Pranysqa Mishra and what Heidi Klum had to say about the incredible performance.

Pranysqa Mishra Earns Golden Buzzer On America’s Got Talent

Before coming to the America’s Got Talent stage, the pre-appearance interview saw Pranysqa Mishra say that her grandmother always believed she could be there. She also talked about her hard work and preparation for this appearance.

Heidi Klum on AGT – NBC

When Pranysqa came to the stage, she said she was nervous. However, she said she was also excited and once again mentioned that her grandmother had said she knew she would be here one day.

America’s Got Talent has always been partial to pint-sized vocal powerhouses, from Jackie Evancho to Angelica Hale, and Tuesday’s episode added another name to that illustrious list — Pranysqa Mishra.

The nine-year-old singer from Tampa, Fla., was the last to take the stage, but there’s no question that she left the biggest impression on the judges, earning a well-deserved Golden Buzzer from Heidi Klum for her performance of Tina Turner’s “River Deep Mountain High.”

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Kota Factory Season 3 Out (Photo Credit –YouTube)

Kota Factory Season 3 Review: Star Rating:

Cast: Jitendra Kumar, Vaibhav More, Ranjan Raj, Alam Khan, Ahsaas Channa, Revathi Pillai, Urvi Singh, Rajesh Kumar, Tilottama Shome

Creator: Arunabh Kumar

Director: Pratish Mehta

Streaming On: Netflix

Language: Hindi, English, Telugu, Tamil

Runtime: 5 Episodes of 40 minutes each

Kota Factory Season 3 Review(Photo Credit –YouTube) Kota Factory Season 3 Review: What’s It About:

Kota Factory initially started with a bunch of 14 – 15-year-old kids left at what was called the educational capital of India – Kota. These young minds were then prepared to face the toughest examinations in India – Iit, Neet, and more. The show started highlighting the minor flaws in the coaching system as well.

But the focal point of Kota Factory became Jeetu Bhaiya, who brought the whole series together by playing Dronacharya to these kids on the battlefield. But this Dronacharya did not segregate these kids...

Panchayat Director Thanks Tvf Founder for Backing His Vision ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Deepak Kumar Mishra, the director behind Panchayat’s smash-hit web series, has penned a heartfelt message on social media thanking Arunabh Kumar, co-founder of The Viral Fever (Tvf). Mishra praised Kumar for his unwavering belief in the show’s potential and for providing crucial creative support throughout its production.

Panchayat, lauded for its genuine portrayal of rural life and witty humour, has captivated audiences since its debut on Amazon Prime Video. Mishra, in his social media post, specifically credited Kumar for believing in his vision and offering invaluable guidance during the show’s creation.

“Thank you [Arunabh Kumar] Sir for believing in me and my stories,” Mishra wrote. “I couldn’t have made them without your creative support. Thank you Sir for everything and thank you for being my guiding light.”

Trending Panchayat Season 4: After A Gruesome Season 3 Finale,...

“Gullak” Season 4, much anticipated by fans of the charming Mishra family, unfortunately fails to live up to its predecessors. While the previous seasons of this heartwarming series set high standards with their relatable storytelling and memorable performances, the latest installment falls short in multiple areas, resulting in a rather average viewing experience.

One of the major issues with Season 4 is its pacing. The narrative feels excessively stretched, with episodes dragging on without significant development or engagement. This results in a loss of the tight, crisp storytelling that made earlier seasons so compelling. The charm and wit that defined the series seem diluted, making it difficult for viewers to stay invested.

The performances in this season are another letdown. While the cast, including Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, and Harsh Mayar, has delivered strong performances in the past, their portrayal in Season 4 lacks the same spark and authenticity. The characters,...

Gullak Season 4 Is Streaming Live On Sony Liv ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Sony Liv is back with yet another entertaining and endearing episode of Gullak season 4. Starring Jameel Khan, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Geetanjali Kulkarni, and Harsh Mayar, this season brought an underwhelming tone along with the five new episodes. However, it is the ending that left everyone surprised and perplexed.

Do not worry; we will not give you any spoilers for the show. But yes, we would still like to discuss the ending and explain what it could possibly mean. Interestingly, it was only the final episode that brought the original elements of the show back.

The final episode finally drops a transition of the show, moving from nostalgia to present age and striking a debate between adulting and parenting. However, as the debate intensifies with the younger son of the family doing the unthinkable, we see the parents questioning their mindset.

Asim Riaz has Allegedly Returned To the Show After His Massive Brawl With Abhishek & Shalin Bhanot ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 has not even premiered yet, but the show’s contestants are already creating much buzz. A few days later, reports went viral: Bigg Boss 13’ Runner Up Asim Riaz left the reality show after a fight with Shalin Bhnaot and Abhishek Kumar. There’s a twist in the story, though; the latest reports suggest that Riaz has returned to the show after apologizing to Rohit Shetty. But there might still be a catch to Asim Riaz being a Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 contestant.

Since filming on Khatron Ke Khiladi 14 began, behind-the-scenes stories have taken center stage in headlines. A few days ago, rumors circulated claiming that Asim Riaz, the celebrity from Bigg Boss 13, was asked to leave the stunt-based show after a dispute with host Rohit Shetty. The altercation allegedly...

Family dramas used to be the bread and butter of the Hindi television landscape. Maybe it still is, but after a major chunk of the audience gravitated towards streaming platforms and said streaming platforms started making crime dramas, crime thrillers, and something or the other related to crime, it seemed like the era of the Great Indian Family Drama was over. But then, one fine day, I discovered Gullak, which had the complexities of the family dramas of yore, like Kahaani Ghar Ghar Kii, while also being as funny as something like Sarabhai Vs. Sarabhai. Instead of stretching each episode to 45–50 minutes, it limited itself to around 30 minutes per episode and used that time very efficiently to tell self-contained stories while having an overarching narrative. The first two seasons were slam dunks. The third season went too hard on the episodic storytelling while still managing to impact the viewers’ tear ducts.

Gullak S4 Review (Photo Credit –Sony Liv/Facebook)

Gullak 4 Review: Star Rating:

Cast: Jameel Khan, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Vaibhav Raj Gupta, Harsh Mayar, Sunita Rajwar

Creator: Shreyansh Pandey

Director: Shreyansh Pandey

Streaming On: Sony Liv

Language: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam, Bangla, and Marathi with English subtitles

Runtime: 5 episodes of 30 minutes each

Gullak S4 Review(Photo Credit –Sony Liv/Facebook) Gullak 4 Review: What’s It About:

“Dar aur tanaav aisa zeher hai jise thoda thoda lene se middle class ki immunity bahut badh gayi hai.” The fourth season of Gullak arrives with another set of middle-class struggles. The Tvf drama that has been closest to the real life of an ordinary working-class family has been feeding on nostalgia for the past three seasons.

However it takes a major shift with the fourth season where the Mishra Family is coming-of-age, leaving the nostalgia and entering the present world problems. But the five episodes,...

Gullak Season 4 continues the series’ storytelling style by having an overarching narrative that’s spread across 5 short episodes, with each episode being centered around a self-contained incident that affects the characters in pivotal ways. The first episode of the show deals with the newly established tradition of bulldozing “illegal” homes and how that’s leading to an increase in bribery. The second episode is about chain-snatching and how women are expected to versus how they should react to such situations. The third episode is about throwing away old stuff from one’s house, and how it’s impossible to do so because of the memories attached to them. And the fourth episode is about teen love. Now, since the Mishra household is quite conservative in nature, they react to Aman’s “extracurricular” activities and blatant lies pretty aggressively and dramatically. When they see that their parental actions have dire consequences,...

8 Lighthearted Indian Web Series You Should Watch If You Liked Panchayat. (Photo Credit – IMDb)

When Panchayat premiered on Prime Video in 2020, nobody thought the Tvf show would be a milestone in the Indian web series space. With its realistic characters, situational humour, and authentic representation of rural India, the show became one of the most-watched shows on Ott.

Panchayat has aired three seasons so far, and the story of urban engineering graduate Abhishek Tripathi finding a home in the Phulera village still strikes the right chords. If you like lighthearted comedy shows like Panchayat, here are eight Indian web series you should watch next.

1. Humorously Yours (2016-Present)

Starring Vipul Goyal as a fictionalized version of himself, Humorously Yours follows the stand-up comedian as he navigates his career and personal life. The Tvf series blends elements of reality and fiction, often drawing inspiration from Vipul’s real-life experiences. The show, also...

Renowned actor Piyush Mishra recently addressed rumors swirling around his alleged replacement by Salman Khan in the iconic film “Maine Pyar Kiya.” Contrary to speculation, Mishra clarified that he was never cast for the role in the first place.

The veteran actor’s statement comes amidst ongoing speculation in the entertainment industry regarding casting decisions and behind-the-scenes anecdotes. Mishra’s clarification sheds light on the casting process, revealing that his name was not initially considered for the character ultimately portrayed by Salman Khan.

“Maine Pyar Kiya,” released in 1989, marked the directorial debut of Sooraj Barjatya and catapulted Salman Khan to stardom. The romantic drama remains a beloved classic, known for its endearing storyline and memorable performances.

While Salman Khan’s portrayal of the lead character Prem garnered widespread acclaim, rumors have persisted over the years suggesting alternative casting choices. Mishra’s recent statement brings clarity to one such speculation, putting...

Piyush Mishra, Salman Khan in Maine Pyar Kiya. (Photo Credit – Instagram/Youtube)

In 1989, Salman Khan appeared as the leading hero for the first time in Sooraj Barjatya’s Maine Pyar Kiya. The film also stars Bhagyashree, Reema Lagoo, Mohnish Bahl, Alok Nath, and others. It received terrific reviews and made Salman the superstar he is today. But did you know actor Piyush Mishra was first considered for the part?

Actor Piyush Mishra has acted in several Hindi movies, including Gulaal, Gangs of Wasseypur, Tamasha, Rockstar, Maqbool, and others. In an interview, Mishra revealed that Sooraj Barjatya’s father had approached him to play Prem in Maine Pyar Kiya.

Piyush Mishra On Being Offered Maine Pyar Kiya

The Rockstar actor said, “It wasn’t that I had become a star or I had landed that part. It was an early discussion, and I was majorly considered by Sooraj Barjatya’s father...

“Manthan” is a landmark for Hindi cinema for a number of reasons. For starters, it was the first film in the world to be produced not by a single production house, but the farmers of the Gujarat Cooperative Milk Federation who contributed Rs.2 each for the production of the movie. Furthermore, it is based on a story written jointly by Dr. Verghese Kurien and director Shyam Benegal. The story actually takes place during the White Revolution (also known as Operation Flood), whose impact extended to uplifting the living standards of rural communities, to empowering women farmers and ensuring self-sufficiency in dairy production, marking a significant milestone in India's agricultural history. As such, the script actually focuses on a case that highlights the issues the people who started the program faced, particularly in rural communities.

The film went on to win the 1977 National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Hindi...

Exclusive: Disney+ Hotstar isn’t done with the Criminal Justice franchise just yet — in fact, it might only just be getting started.

We can reveal the streamer has ordered a fourth season of the Hindi-language series, which is from Applause Entertainment and was originally based on the 2008 BBC series of the same name.

Peter Moffat’s British show went to two seasons, but Gaurav Banerjee, Disney+ Hotstar’s Head of Content for Disney+ Hotstar and HSM Entertainment Networks, Disney Star, and his team have now taken the Indian show well beyond that point. You can watch a teaser trailer for the fourth season here.

“This is a pretty special moment because it marks five years of the Hotstar Specials journey, which launched in 2019,” he said. “Criminal Justice was our first big fiction series, and it is fantastic to see the franchise become stronger and continue to get critical acclaim and consumer love.

It was all about glamour, fashion and star power at the grand finale of the fiver-day-long Lakme Fashion Week, where Ananya Panday brought the curtains down, as she walked the runway for renowned designer Rahul Mishra.

On Sunday night, in the grand finale of the show, Mishra showcased a range of stunning ensembles from the Afew collection christened ‘Sculpt’, where he drew his inspiration from the designer’s forever muse nature.

Afew stands for the four elements — Air, fire, earth, water.

“This was my show in Bombay after almost 6-7 years, so it was like homecoming… When we look at the whole exercise it was fun even at the studio. Everyone worked day and night for this collection,” Rahul said.

Mishra turned sculptor as he elevated via Aari embroidery, hand sculpting, cutwork and patchwork. His garments took the limelight, but his showstopper Ananya Panday too looked stunning as she walked the ramp,...

Neha Dhupia and Konkona Sen Sharma joined designer Sohaya Mishra for a tea party while showcasing her latest collection in collaboration with Tea Culture of The World on the second day of Lakme Fashion Week x Fdci.

Konkana opened the show that featured structured silhouettes such as jumpsuits, anti-fit dresses and pantsuits.

An array of shades, from black and grey to salmon, mauve, pink, olive and olive green, livened the colour palette of the collection made from linen, cotton, denim and ikkat.

Though it was a tea party, keeping in mind the collaboration, the music picked for the models to walk on was carefully curated.

Jazz numbers such as ‘Cinnamon Girl’, ‘Upside Down’, ‘I Want to Make Love to You’ and ‘All That Jazz’ played as models and the Bollywood personalities sashayed down the runway.

Neha was chosen to close the show for Chola. Before she made her way, though,...

Mumbai, March 14 (Ians) Neha Dhupia and Konkona Sen Sharma joined designer Sohaya Mishra for a tea party while showcasing her latest collection in collaboration with Tea Culture of The World on the second day of Lakme Fashion Week x Fdci.

Konkana opened the show that featured structured silhouettes such as jumpsuits, anti-fit dresses and pantsuits.

An array of shades, from black and grey to salmon, mauve, pink, olive and olive green, livened the colour palette of the collection made from linen, cotton, denim and ikkat.

Though it was a tea party, keeping in mind the collaboration, the music picked for the models to walk on was carefully curated.

Jazz numbers such as ‘Cinnamon Girl’, ‘Upside Down’, ‘I Want to Make Love to You’ and ‘All That Jazz’ played as models and the Bollywood personalities sashayed down the runway.

Neha was chosen to close the show for Chola. Before she made her way,...

As Sidharth Malhotra gears up to dazzle audiences in his upcoming movie, “Yodha,” excitement reaches new heights. Following the buzz generated by the initial poster and teaser, fans eagerly awaited updates, and their anticipation was rewarded with the release of the first romantic song, “Zindagi Tere Naam.”

In this enchanting melody, Sidharth Malhotra shares a delightful chemistry with Raashii Khanna, offering glimpses into their characters’ affectionate moments. Sung by Vishal Mishra, the song resonates with romance enthusiasts, promising a soulful experience. The on-screen pairing combined with Mishra’s mellifluous vocals creates a perfect love song ambiance.

“Yodha,” a collaboration between Prime Video, Dharma Productions, and Mentor Disciple Films, directed by Sagar Ambre and Pushkar Ojha, assures an exhilarating cinematic journey. Produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Shashank Khaitan, the film features Sidharth Malhotra alongside Disha Patani and Raashii Khanna, promising a captivating cinematic treat.

Ananya Panday, the young Bollywood sensation, recently made waves at the Paris Haute Couture Week debut on January 22. Walking down the ramp as the showstopper for designer Rahul Mishra’s “Superheroes” collection, she captured hearts and headlines alike. Let’s delve into her experience and the inspiration behind the collection.

Walking for Rahul Mishra:

Ananya Panday took to Instagram to share her exhilarating experience of strutting the ramp for Rahul Mishra’s “Superheroes” collection at Paris Couture Week. She expressed her admiration for Mishra’s concept, which highlights the importance of coexisting with insects and reptiles in our environment.

Raising Awareness Through Fashion:

Rahul Mishra’s “Superheroes” collection is not just about fashion; it’s a statement about conservation. Drawing inspiration from the animal kingdom, Mishra aims to shed light on endangered insect species. The collection serves as a creative platform to advocate for environmental preservation and biodiversity.

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The trailer of the upcoming streaming series ‘Love Storiyaan’ was unveiled on Thursday, and it showcases a bouquet of six heart-warming love stories that have put up a brave fight against adversities.

The 2 minutes and 19 seconds trailer, opens up with Bollywood producer-director Karan Johar inviting the viewers to explore the love stories of people. The six stories are told through the lens of different directors, Akshay Indikar, Archana Phadke, Collin D’Cunha, Hardik Mehta, Shazia Iqbal, and Vivek Soni.

Each storyteller brings their own personal touch to the story. The trailer goes on to show the real-life couples and give a glimpse into their journey. These diverse narratives of love in its many shades invite the viewers to engage and immerse themselves in their stories.

Director Archana Phadke stated: “As a storyteller, I have always wanted to explore and understand love and I believe it is going to take several films...

Exclusive: Prime Video’s latest Indian original is a docu-series exploring six real-life romances.

Love Storiyaan will launch globally on Valentines Day as a “heart-warming chronicle of real-life love stories.” Six directors — Akshay Indikar, Archana Phadke, Collin D’Cunha, Hardik Mehta, Shazia Iqbal, and Vivek Soni — have filmed the individual episodes.

The show was originally titled India Love Story and was unveiled in April 2022 at a content showcase in Mumbai.

In fact, the series is inspired by India Love Project, a social media community that celebrates love in its various forms that former journalists Priya Ramani, Samar Halarnkar, and Niloufer Venkatraman founded. Coffee with Karan and Showtime maker Dharmatic Entertainment is producing, with Somen Mishra development the concept. Mishra, Dharmatic bosses Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta are exec producers.

Mishra noted that each episode of Love Storiyaan was filmed by a director “who has a personal connection to it, which has...