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The Great Indian Kapil Show Ott Verdict – Top 5 Most-Viewed Ott Shows (Reality) (Photo Credit – Netflix)

Reality shows have always ruled Television, since Boogie Woogie and SaReGaMa days. However, a major shift in the viewership of reality TV happened with Bigg Boss, followed by Bigg Boss Ott! Now, reality shows took over the Ott world in 2025, and amidst these reality shows, The Great Indian Kapil Show made a mark in the top 5 most-viewed reality shows on Ott in 2025.

Top 5 Most-Viewed Reality Shows On Ott In 2025

The top spot in the list of the most-watched Ott reality shows of 2025 is secured by Malaika Arora and Remo D’Souza’s Hip Hop India S3. The dance reality show on Prime Video, garnered a total of 11.1 million views in its lifetime!

The Great Indian Kapil Show Ott Verdict Week 4

In the fourth week, The Great Indian Kapil Show could not managed to enter the list...

Subhash K Jha revists Dharmendra’s family film, Apne, which starred sons Sunny and Bobby Deol that released in 2007. And we hear from the eminen actor Dharmendra on the making of the film.

In Anil Sharma’s Apne, starring Dharmendra and his two sons Sunny and Bobby Deol, heart and craft come together to create an amazing graph. It is indeed a very warm film.

But the narration is lengthy, sometimes tedious. What, for example, was the need for that ridiculous ‘rock’ song with one of Bobby Deol’s hands in his pocket? The length is understandable in a film that puts forward Dharmendra, playing a Punjabi ‘Stallone’ who has been disgraced in the boxing championship, and his troubled relationship with elder son (Sunny Deol) who won’t box, and his younger son (Bobby) who can’t.

Caught between the ‘can’t’ and the ‘won’t’ of lives that share...

Filmometer & Box Office Worth Of Varun Dhawan (Photo Credit –Instagram)

After making a smashing debut with Karan Johar’s Student Of The Year, Varun Dhawan has come a long way in his filmy career. Despite a share of criticism, the actor has a healthy box office success record, which does all the talking. No doubt, he’s a new-generation Bollywood star and below is how he has fared throughout his acting career!

How do we calculate the success ratio?

Formula: (Superhits + Hits + Plus + Average)/Total Releases x 100 = Success ratio

Varun Dhawan’s box office success ratio:(2 + 4 +3 + 4)/16 x 100 = 81.25%

Total releases – 16 Super-Hit/Super-Duper Hit – 2

Student Of The Year

Badrinath Ki Dulhania

Hit – 4

Humpty Sharma Ki Dulhania

Badlapur

Judwaa 2

Sui Dhaaga

Plus – 3

Main Tera Hero

Abcd 2

Dilwale

Average – 4

Dishoom

October

Jugjugg Jeeyo

Bhediya

Losing – 1

Street Dancer 3D

Flop – 2

Kalank

Baby John

Overseas Hit – 2

Dilwale

Judwaa 2

Highest-earning film in India –

Dilwale...

Bhol Chuk Maaf Box Office Collection Day 17: Where at this time big films are proving to be weak at the box office. But the Rajkumar starrer film released the foundation of a hit earnings in the beginning by releasing in the middle of many films without Shor Madi. Jee Ha has become a hit contender for the hits of its strong performance, which has been earning a hit from the beginning. In front of which there is a housefull 5, but the tradition of making a spectacular collection continues. Bcm has earned a strong earning on Sunday in front of Housefull 5 yesterday

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Fantasy is a romantic drama film that has seen a strong mixture of comedy with a unique story that has managed to thrill the audience. The Bcm with a spectacular dialogue delivery with comic timing, which has been shown better...

Bhool chuk maaf ott release date: Forgiveness lapses are rocking theaters. As it was thought, the Bcm has now reduced the discussion as its release date had changed. The controversy about which was Ott. But the producer settled the controversy directly in theaters. Earlier it was going to be released on direct Ott, in such a situation, the fans are now waiting for the Ott release after the theatrical release of the mistake forgiven.

But the pleasure for the fans is that the provision made to release on Ott for every film is about 8 months. But this movie is being released soon, let us know when you can see the mistake forgotten on your mobile screen.

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The mistake is being well liked by the audience. Directing the director or the acting of Rajkumar Rao or its story forgot, it is exciting in every aspect of forgiveness,...

Box Office Report: On May 1, where 4 films were seen to be seen, on May 23, three films have been seen. In such a situation, whether these three films have made the producer happy with their beginning. This is again disappointed. Let us know which of the three film has made the producer happy by winning the box office on the first day.

Who has more collections released on May 23, 3 films released

Many films have started this month. But this month, big films have faced clash. In which the film Ajay Devgan’s Rad 2, The Bhootni has also had 2 big South films. In such a situation, another big clash has been seen on 23 May tomorrow. In which this time three films have been hit by clash. Which not only hinders the earnings but also distributes cinema lovers.

In such a situation, Kesari Veer, Kapakpi and mistakes forgiven the same day, which were all three popular films,...

Bhool Chuk Maaf Box Office Collection Day 2: Actor Rajkumar has again won the hearts of cinema lovers with his new film. Yes, his new movie ‘Bhool Laq Luk Lack Maa’ is proving to be a film for the audience. People again praised Rajkumar Rao’s comic timing, because the audience shows a lot of confidence in the actor’s films.

When such a mistake was released, the audience has given more attention to his romantic comedy drama film, ignoring the other films released with it, which made it start at the box office. Yesterday, it has rocked the first day, so today is the second day of ‘forgetting omissions’ where it is earning again, let’s know how much Bhool Chuk Maaf Day 2 Collection is able to do.

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Karthik Aryan’s famous film ‘Bhool Luke Maa Maa’, the way the audience had expected the actor’s film,...

Bhool chuk maaf budget: The famous film ‘Bhool Laq Luke Maa’, which is promising exciting story from the trailer itself, has now released theaters. As soon as it is released, this horror comedy film by Rajkumar Rao seems to be successful in taking positive reviews from cinema lovers and film Critics. Which is a good sign for ‘forgotten omission forgiveness’. Due to which the film’s earnings are going to be seen. If this happens, the film will soon get the tag of a hit by recovering its cost, because the budget of ‘Bhum Lap Luxy Maid’ is not much.

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After an exciting film like ‘Vicky Vidya Ka Wa Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa. Which seems to be getting a good response. Due to which ‘Bhool Lapa waiver’ is making a blast at the box office although many films have entered theaters with it. But in them, this comedy drama...

If cinema is a place to have a good time, then writer-director Karan Sharma’s Bhool Chuk Maaf is just the place where you ought to be seen this weekend. It is fun and funny. Feisty and ritzy.

And yes, you would never want to see the colour yellow again.

Though Bhool Chuk Maaf is about the time loop, it never gets monotonous. Sharma makes the same situation look different each time.

Of course, Rajkummar Rao’s comic timing helps vitally. Rao is a riot as a wastrel with a whiny girlfriend trapped in a time warp.

This is an idea never tried before, and the writer-director has huge fun with the material. Karan Sharma ensures that the theme of a time warp remains far removed from the realms of science fiction.

The spiffy screenplay is fastened to mythological concepts of guilt and moksha. Luckily, the film doesn’t get embroiled in the discursive dynamics.

The growing appetite for Australia-India co-productions has spawned a new financing entity designed to bridge the two markets with structured investment and cultural authenticity.

Southern Sitara, unveiled at the Cannes Film Market, represents the latest effort to capitalize on the bilateral co-production treaty between the two countries, targeting features in the AUD5-11 million ($3.2-7 million) range through a hybrid capital model that combines proprietary funds with co-raised investment.

The venture brings together investment duo Roshni Pandey and Jagdish Sidhu — who oversee portfolios spanning Southeast Asia, London and Australia — with filmmaker Anupam Sharma, architect of the Australia India Film Fund. The trio will partner with production house Temple, which operates from Disney Studios Australia in Sydney.

“Australia provides unprecedented support to screen professionals,” said Sharma. “Southern Sitara builds on this to enable authentic cultural storytelling.”

The financing structure addresses familiar pain points in cross-border production, offering development funding, production investment,...

Dearest gentle reader, the Viscount and Viscountess Bridgerton — yes, Anthony and Kate — are set to grace our screens once more, and I, for one, am positively beside myself. But there’s one relic from Season 2 I shan’t be pining for. What is you ask, gentlest reader?

Miss Edwina Sharma. After countless rewatches and many months of soul-searching (read: dramatic sighing and pausing at every Kanthony eye contact), I’ve finally come to a most unladylike conclusion.

I do not like her. Not even a little. Not even a whisper of affection remains.

How season 2 delayed Kanthony’s spark — and Bridgerton suffered Edwina Sharma, Kate Sharma, Mary Sharma, Anthony Bridgerton in Bridgerton | Credits: Netflix

The first three episodes of Bridgerton Season 2 begin with the grace of a well-rehearsed waltz — each character stepping smartly into place, promising a season ripe with romantic tension and scandal. But alas, as the story unfolds,...

Mumbai: It is an important development in the Indian entertainment sector that Mumbai headquartered media and marketing agency DigitalYoog Media has launched its film production arm, DigitalYoog Media Production. The new production house is legally registered with the Western India Film Producers’ Association (Wifpa), reflecting a serious intent to add to the nation’s burgeoning cinematic space.

Table of ContentsGrowth for the companyFounder of DigitalYoog Media ProductionWIFPA RegistrationAbout DigitalYoog Media Growth for the company

This foray is a strategic growth for the company, which has established a sound track record in the digital marketing and PR space. From press release distribution to the creation of Wikipedia pages, Seo, and website construction, DigitalYoog Media has been a business partner long trusted by those in pursuit of online presence. Now, as the company rolls out its film production wing, it plans to bring together digital ingenuity with cinematic narrative.

Founder of DigitalYoog Media Production

Ganesh Sharma,...

Bhool chuk maaf ott release date: Rajkummar Rao and Vamika Gabbi starrer film whose trailer was shown in the trailer excited for the film. In such a situation, on May 9 yesterday, the film was going to knock in theaters. But now the producer has faced its release date to postpone. Which will be released on the Ott platform instead of theaters.

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Under the banner of Madock Films, the film ‘Bhool Luke Maa Maa’ is a comedy film. Which is directed by Sharma, including Rajkumar Rao, Vamika Gabbi Raghubir Yadav, Seema Pahwa as well as Sanjay Mishra will be seen in this film. Which has been produced by Dinesh Vision. Its trailer was released in April last month, which attracted the attention of the people. In which the jugalbandi of Rajkumar Rao and Vamika Gabbi was well liked.

Especially with its comedy, its exciting story...

Rahul Vaidya’s Old Tweet On Anushka Sharma Goes Viral Amid Fiasco With Virat Kohli ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Cricketer Virat Kohli grabbed several eyeballs after he accidentally liked a bold picture of actress Avneet Kaur on Instagram. Later, he released a statement wherein he blamed the algorithm of the application which caused his account to accidentally like the picture. While the incident sparked a meme fest and a lot of discussion, singer Rahul Vaidya took to his social media handle to take a dig at Kohli.

Sharing a video on his social media handle, Rahul Vaidya said, “Main kehna chahta hoon ki aaj ke baad aisa ho sakta hai ki algorithm bohot saare photos like karde jo maine nahi kare. So, jo bhi ladki ho, please don’t do PR around it because it is not my mistake. It is Instagram’s mistake, okay?” However, soon after that, Vaidya shared...

“Maula Re” is the latest heartfelt musical release from Nitesh Tiwari, presented by Smw Films Production and The N.R.T Entertainment, in association with S. Sameer Films Production. This emotionally rich rock ballad is not just a song — it’s an experience that blends soulful music with spiritual gratitude.

With Nitesh Tiwari at the helm as singer, composer, and video director, and poetic lyrics by Rahul Sharma, Maula Re tells the story of a boy deeply in love, offering his thanks to a higher power for a love so genuine and transformative. It’s a beautiful portrayal of how love can be a sacred journey — filled with admiration, devotion, and inner peace.

Musically powerful yet emotionally tender, Maula Re captures the essence of heartfelt expression. Tiwari’s voice carries raw emotion, while Sharma’s words add depth and grace to the narrative, turning this song into a spiritual celebration of love.

Haryanvi song: Masoom Sharma (Masoom Sharma), who has kept his Jalba in the Haryanvi music industry, has become a big name in this industry today. He has a strong fan following, whose fans like their fans like their voice. In such a situation, whenever a song is released to the innocent Sharma, his fans loot a lot.

As soon as his song arrives, the trend starts to trend on YouTube. Where recently her new song ‘Mithi Bole Bangars’ was released, in which Sapna Chaudhary’s romantic avatar was seen. This song has also been well liked, in such a way, another song is now flying on social media, whose title is ‘Warning Song’. Which has now gone viral. In which Malika is accompanied by Malika Kaliman.

Masoom Sharma’s working song is winning heart

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The fan following of Haryanvi Gano is increasing where the craze...

Indian audiences indeed got to watch “Sinners” — just not the way the rest of the world did. And one scene especially irked moviegoers.

This hallucinatory sequence takes place at the midpoint inside Club Juke, when Sammie’s (Miles Caton) soul-stirring blues music becomes so transcendental that it conjures the spirits of the past and future. The guests rejoice, drinks in hand, while puffing on cigarettes. But in Indian cinemas, this immersive sequence gets interrupted — not by a vampire, but a certain disclaimer in an oversized font, stating, “Smoking and alcohol consumption are injurious to health.”

These health warnings are enforced by the Central Board of Film Certification (Cbfc), aka Censor Board, due to a government mandate. The statutory film certification body, under the Indian government, has the authority to suggest cuts and edits to movies before clearing a film for release. On scrutinizing the Cbfc certificate available in the public domain,...

When Kapil Sharma’s Comedy Was Mocked At A Show During His Struggling Days ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

They say your struggling period defines your path to success. The same goes for comedian-actor Kapil Sharma, who had started his comedy career as a contestant in many comedy reality TV shows. Now, a throwback video on Reddit has been going viral from Sharma’s struggling days, wherein he was seen as a contestant on Comedy Circus.

The video has not only judges Saroj Khan, Javed Jaffrey and Javed Akhtar being unimpressed with his comedy but also host, Sajid Khan also mocking him. It shows Saroj taking a dig at Kapil Sharma, twisting his body to portray a school boy in his comedy set. She also says how his set was similar to his co-contestants Rajiv Thakur and Chandan Prabhakar.

A nervous Kapil Sharma takes her dig sportingly and says he wanted to impress a choreographer like her,...

7 Actors Who Have Brought Real-Life Common Man Stories to Life on Screen Bollywood has a long history of bringing inspiring real-life stories to the silver screen. From tales of resilience and courage to unsung heroes, actors have taken on challenging roles to portray the spirit of the common man. Here are seven actors who have essayed real-life common-man stories that left a lasting impact.

Adarsh Gourav – Superboys of Malegaon

Adarsh Gourav shines in Superboys of Malegaon, a film based on the inspiring real-life story of Sheikh Nasir. Nasir, a filmmaker from Malegaon, made parodies of Bollywood films on a shoestring budget, proving that passion can overcome limitations. Adarsh, who shot to fame with The White Tiger, brings authenticity and depth to the role, making this a successful film.

Vikrant Massey – 12th Fail

Vikrant Massey delivered a career-defining performance in 12th Fail, based on the real-life story of Ips officer Manoj Kumar Sharma.

The Fifteenth Doctor is gearing up for a fresh set of adventures as Doctor Who season 15 prepares to launch on April 12, 2025. Ncuti Gatwa will once again step into the Doctor’s shoes, joined by Varada Sethu as the new companion Belinda Chandra.

Millie Gibson also returns as Ruby Sunday, the companion from season 14, after wrapping up her journey in 2024. The season promises a wild ride with eight episodes packed with action and wonder.

The episode titles, shared through a thread on the official Doctor Who X account, give a sneak peek into what’s ahead. The season kicks off with “The Robot Revolution,” followed by “Lux,” “The Well,” “Lucky Day,” “The Story & The Engine,” “The Interstellar Song Contest,” “Wish World,” and ends with “The Reality War.”

Each title came with a short, stylized video hinting at the episode’s theme, building excitement for the Doctor, Belinda, and Ruby’s upcoming challenges.

“In the Name of Fire” might not be the most communicative movie, especially for the audiences outside of India. That might be the reason why it did not travel much outside of Asia, festival-wise, despite its considerable craft qualities and the aura of a serious, art house film that offers some deeper insights about the society it comes from.

In the Name of Fire review is part of the Submit Your Film Initiative

Set in the state of Bihar where almost 90% of the inhabitants live in the rural areas and filmed completely in Magahi language, the plot follows the central family whose members were quite unlucky to be born into the Dalit caste. The father Phekan (Satya Ranjan) goes to a nearby town to find work, only to be exploited, cheated and beaten there. Staying home, in a hut, with their newborn baby that never stops crying, the mother Rukhia...

Written and directed by award-winning British-Indian debut filmmaker, Sandhya Suri’s film, Santosh, starring Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar is all set to release in UK cinemas this Friday on 21st March 2025. Vertigo Releasing and Civic Studios distribute the critically acclaimed crime thriller.

Santosh delves into a mystery. When a government scheme sees newly widowed Santosh inherit her husband’s job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India she is in for a shock. When a low-caste girl is murdered, Santosh is pulled into the investigation by charismatic feminist inspector Sharma what happens is a tale of transformation both bad and good, in this must see film.

In preparation for writing Santosh, Suri researched female police constables, learning of the government scheme of appointment on compassionate grounds’, meaning that eligible dependents of deceased police officers can inherit their jobs. Suri spoke to many widows, which provided...

Once again, in his terrific This Day That Year series, Subhash K Jha revisits a unique film. This time, he is looking back at Applause Entertainment-Nandita Das’s 2023 Zwigato, and we hear from Das about this excellent film starring Kapil Sharma.

Applause Entertainment and Nandita Das’s seriously underrated film about a food-delivery boy during Covid had Shahana Goswami delivering a knockout performance as the supportive, resourceful wife of her suddenly jobless husband. Is there anything Shahana can’t do?

In Zwigato, Kapil Sharma as a Covid-crushed delivery boy delivers a performance that is keenly observant of reality: the languorous paunchy body language , the endless rounds on two-wheelers, handling difficult insulting customers at work, an invalid mother and two children at home… Kapil brings the entire force of destiny down on his character’s shoulder without making him a crybaby.

There is a beautiful moment where Manas put...

European film studio Hope Studios, led by Fredrik Wikström Nicastro, the veteran producer behind Sony’s hit Tom Hanks movie “A Man Called Otto,” is setting up a feature adaptation of Robin Sharma’s “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari,” the bestselling book about a life-changing journey.

Based on Sharma’s own search for life’s true purpose, “The Monk Who Sold His Ferrari” tells the story of Julian Mantle, a lawyer forced to confront the personal crisis of his out-of-balance life after a tragedy – and his transformational journey through India. Translated into 70 languages, the book has sold over 10 million copies since being first published in 1999.

The project is the latest high profile IP tackled by Hope Studios, the banner launched in November 2023 by Wikström Nicastro who spent 18 years at the Nordic powerhouse Sf Studios and became one of its pillars, producing more than 20 movies. During his tenure at the banner,...

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...

Zee 5’s Crime Beat has given us a great political drama to both enjoy and ponder over, with a handful of crime thriller elements. There’s always risk when a show begins explosively, but Crime Beat continues to keep you hooked throughout. The ending of the show is pretty definitive, which I thought was a good creative decision. In this article we’re mainly going to discuss that, along with the possibility of the show getting another season.

Spoilers Ahead

What’s the show about?

Crime Beat opens with wanted criminal Binny Chaudhary getting shot by someone when he’s about to surrender in Indirapuram, Delhi. Then the story takes us back to a while ago, and we now follow crime journalist Abhishek Sinha, who’s struggling to find a good story (and a big break). Binny is hiding in Afghanistan, and thanks to a treaty between the Afghan and Indian governments,...

The critically acclaimed crime thriller, Santosh, written and directed by award-winning British-Indian filmmaker, Sandhya Suri, will be releasing in UK cinemas on 21st March 2025, distributed by Vertigo Releasing and Civic Studios.

Starring Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar; and produced by Mike Goodridge (Love is Strange), James Bowsher (The Night), Balthazar de Ganay (The Summer House) and Alan McAlex (Masaan), the film has garnered unanimous international plaudit, with 14 award nominations and seven wins including a BAFTA nomination for Outstanding Debut By A British Writer, Director Or Producer; British Independent Film Awards (BIFA) win for Best Screenplay; and recognition by the National Board of Review within the Top 10 Independent Films of the Year. The film also earned a nomination at Cannes Film Festival 2024 in the Un Certain Regard category; was nominated for the Sutherland Award for Best Film Feature at BFI London Film Festival; and was the UK’s official submission for...

Amazon Prime Video has officially released the trailer for its highly anticipated crime thriller web series, Paatal Lok 2. Following the immense success of the first season, fans have eagerly awaited the next chapter, which promises to deliver another round of thrilling and chilling storytelling.

Release Date and Streaming Details

The new season is set to premiere on January 17 on Prime Video. Viewers in India, along with audiences from over 240 countries and territories, will be able to stream the series exclusively on the platform.

Production and Direction

Paatal Lok 2 is a collaborative creation by Clean Slate Filmz and Unoiya Films. The series is directed by Avinash Arun Dhaware, whose vision has shaped the gripping narrative expected in the upcoming season.

The Stellar Cast Returns

The second season will see the return of Jaideep Ahlawat in his critically acclaimed role as Hathiram Chaudhary. Ahlawat’s portrayal of the gritty and determined police...

"Someone's got to do down for this." Metrograph has revealed the official US trailer for a highly regarded Indian film called Santosh, one of the two big breakout films from India at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival this year (All We Imagine as Light is the other). Santosh opens in US theaters at the end of the year and will be submitted by the UK as their pick for Best International Film at the Academy Awards in 2025. I think it has a strong chance to be nominated because it's cinematic. Newly widowed Santosh inherits her husband's job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India. When a girl's body is found, she's pulled into the investigation under the wing of the charismatic feminist inspector Sharma, learning uncomfortable truths about corruption & caste in Indian society. Starring Shahana Goswami as Santosh, with Sunita Rajwar, Sanjay Bishnoi, Kushal Dubey, Nawal Shukla,...

Metrograph Pictures has released a new trailer for “Santosh,” the United Kingdom’s 2025 Oscars submission for Best International Feature. The film written and directed by Sandhya Suri will open in select theaters on December 27. Watch the trailer above.

Ripped from her life of domesticity, Santosh (Shahana Goswami), a young widow now desperate to support herself, accepts an opportunity to inherit her husband’s job as a police officer in the rural badlands of India. Quickly taken under the wing of Sharma (Sunita Rajwar), a charismatic and commanding older female inspector, Santosh begins an investigation into a low-caste girl’s brutal murder that plunges her into a gritty world of crime and corruption, forcing her to confront not only the brokenness of the system around her, but her own place within it.

See 2025 Oscars: Complete list of Best International Feature Film submissions

As the film follows the title character’s first eye-opening days on the job,...

Premiering at Cannes Film Festival in the Un Certain Regard section earlier this year to much acclaim, Sandhya Suri’s narrative directorial debut was recently selected as U.K.’s official Oscar entry. Now set for a release beginning on December 27 from Metrograph Pictures, the new U.S. trailer has arrived for the film starring Shahana Goswami and Sunita Rajwar.

Here’s the synopsis: “Ripped from her life of domesticity, Santosh, a young widow now desperate to support herself, accepts an opportunity to inherit her husband’s job as a police officer in the rural badlands of India. Quickly taken under the wing of Sharma, a charismatic and commanding older female inspector, Santosh begins an investigation into a low-caste girl’s brutal murder that plunges her into a gritty world of crime and corruption, forcing her to confront not only the brokenness of the system around her, but her own place within it.

The acclaimed Indian police drama “Santosh” is set to release in theaters across the United States on December 27th. The film was selected to premiere at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival earlier this year, where it received widespread critical acclaim. Metrograph Pictures acquired distribution rights for North America after its debut.

“Santosh” tells the story of the title character, played by Shahana Goswami. After her husband’s death, Santosh takes over his role as a police constable in a rural area of northern India. She must navigate her new responsibilities in a deeply traditional society. The film intensifies as Santosh gets involved in investigating the murder of a young girl from a marginalized caste. She works closely with Inspector Sharma, a dynamic feminist officer portrayed by Sunita Rajwar.

Though it follows the structure of a police procedural, “Santosh” delves deeper into complex social issues facing India. These include caste discrimination,...

Metrograph Pictures has unveiled a trailer and a U.S. release date for British Indian filmmaker Sandhya Suri’s “Santosh.”

The film, which had its world premiere at Cannes’ Un Certain Regard strand, is the U.K.’s submission to the Oscars’ international feature category. Metrograph snapped up North American rights after the film’s Cannes premiere.

In the film, a government scheme sees newly widowed Santosh (Shahana Goswami) inherit her slain husband’s job as a police constable in the rural badlands of northern India. When an underage girl from one of India’s so-called “lower castes” is murdered, Santosh is pulled into the investigation by charismatic feminist inspector Sharma (Sunita Rajwar).

“Santosh” received strong reviews following its Cannes premiere, with Variety calling it a “whip-smart film” that “speaks the language of a fiercely feminist empowerment saga.”

The film, set in a fictitious northern Indian state, is structured as...

The United Kingdom has selected “Santosh” as the country’s entry for Best International Feature Film at the 97th Academy Awards. The movie written and directed by Sandhya Suri won Best International Debut at the 2024 Jerusalem Film Festival, premiered in Un Certrain Regard at Cannes, and will make its way to United States theaters in December 2024.

Ripped from her life of domesticity, Santosh (Shahana Goswami), a young widow now desperate to support herself, accepts an opportunity to inherit her husband’s job as a police officer in the rural badlands of India. Quickly taken under the wing of Sharma (Sunita Rajwar), a charismatic and commanding older female inspector, Santosh begins an investigation into a low-caste girl’s brutal murder that plunges her into a gritty world of crime and corruption, forcing her to confront not only the brokenness of the system around her, but her own place within it.

The...

The U.K. has selected Santosh, an Indian police procedural from director Sandhya Suri, to represent the country in the 2025 Oscars in the best international feature category.

Shahana Goswami stars as the titular Santosh, a driven young Hindu widow who inherits her husband’s job as a police constable thanks to a government scheme. She finds herself caught up in institutional corruption even as she warms to working with rough-edged veteran detective Inspector Sharma (Sunita Rajwar) on a brutal murder case involving a teenage girl from the lower caste Dalit community.

Santosh premiered in Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section this year, where it was quickly snatched up for North America by Metrograph Pictures. The Hollywood Reporter‘s review called the feature “gripping and engrossing” singling out Suri’s screenplay for praise. “Instead of unwieldy expository dialogue, Suri relies on conversations between Santosh and Sharma to shed light on the forces — a discriminatory society,...

Mumbai-based Locomotive Global Media has announced Vikas Sharma as its new Head of Film Projects, overseeing film development and acquisitions.

Sharma previously worked as an associate producer at Bandra West Pictures for eight years, collaborating with Airlift and Barah Aana director Raja Krishna Menon.

“As India embraces its moment on the world stage demonstrated by non-mainstream films like Kill, All We Imagine as Light, and even Monkey Man, we’re excited to invest time and resources in film projects that are aligned with the company’s global objectives and brand ethos, while helping to establish Locomotive Global Media as a leading boutique studio,” Sharma said. “We are particularly excited about projects in the horror and thriller genre that possess an elevated approach to their storytelling.”

Sunder Aaron, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Locomotive Global Inc added: “We are thrilled to have Vikas Sharma join the Locomotive Global Media family. His vision for storytelling,...

Sharan Sharma’s 2024 sports romance Mr. and Mrs. Mahi tells the story of Mahendra and Mahima, a newly married couple who share a deep passion for cricket. Starring Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor as the titular characters, the film shows their journey of chasing dreams and overcoming obstacles together through their favorite sport.

While Mahendra’s talent was hindered by his strict father’s expectations, outgoing yet demure doctor Mahima found an unexpected coach and ally in her new husband. Upon realizing her hidden skills with the bat, Mahendra takes it upon himself to nourish her gift. In the process, the two strangers brought together in an arranged marriage form an unbreakable bond through their growing love of the game.

Sharma directs with an emphasis on the warmth of human relationships. Though not without flaws, his film captures the heart of two people pursuing their aspirations side by side, becoming...

Chinese drama Friday, Funfair, directed by Zeng Zi, was named best film of the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival’s Asian New Talent section, which honors distinguished works by emerging filmmakers from across the Asia-Pacific region.

The film is in tune with a recent trend in Chinese cinema of tackling the pressures and hardships women face in society. Zeng’s first feature, Friday, Funfair follows a female protagonist (Ying Ze) who is overwhelmed by her life’s daily grind — her husband left her, her mother seems to have aged suddenly and her daughter is facing imminent surgery, among other challenges. But Friday is her daughter’s birthday — and everything comes to a head at an amusement park where they go to celebrate.

The Asian New Talent section’s only double award winner this year was the black-and-white Indian social drama In the Name of the Fire. The film’s self-taught director,...

The 461-film lineup for the 26th Shanghai International Film Festival spans the globe, but movies from India stood out this year, led by Payal Kapadia’s Cannes Grand Prix winner All We Imagine as Light, tickets for which were sold out in a matter of minutes.

Shanghai’s India Film Week sidebar features four recent releases from the subcontinent, and there’s been a great deal of anticipation for the world premieres of two new independent Indian productions in the running for the 20th edition of Siff’s Asian New Talents competition, a platform that has in recent years built an impressive box office strike rate with films it has selected.

“We are all very proud that Indian cinema is getting recognized this year, especially starting in Cannes,” says director Abhilash Sharma, who won best director in the Asian New Talent competition for his second feature In the Name of Fire.

Sharmajee Ki Beti Trailer Out (Photo Credit –YouTube)

Sharmajee Ki Beti is the latest offering that will be served hot from Tahira Kashyap Khurrana‘s oven, freshly baked from June 28 onwards, on Amazon Prime Video. The trailer of the film has been dropped, and while this might be considered as her full-fledged debut, she has already impressed with one of her stories in Feels Like Ishq that streamed on Netflix.

Now, she is back with a stellar cast featuring Divya Dutta, Sakshi Tanwar, and Saiyami Kher, three versions of Sharma women who try to juggle through their daily lives and struggle only because of their gender.

There is Sakshi Tanwar’s Jyoti, a working mother seeking and probably failing the work-life balance. Divya Dutta‘s Kiran searches for her identity in a foreign land with an ignorant husband while she uproots herself from Patiala to settle in a big city.

Bridgerton was first released in December 2020 and the romantic drama show has been harnessing passionate fans ever since. Based on the novel series of the same name by Julia Quinn, the show is set in an anachronistic Regency-era London and each season focuses on a different Bridgerton sibling's journey to find love. The first season centers on Daphne Bridgerton and her tumultuous romance with the Duke of Hastings, while the second shifts focus to Anthony Bridgerton and his love triangle with the Sharma sisters. Each new storyline brings a fresh perspective and new characters, which makes each of the show's releases so engaging.

Recently, Netflix released the highly anticipated Bridgerton Season 3 Part 2. This latest season not only introduces new romantic entanglements but also deepens the narrative arcs of existing characters. Penelope Featherington is forced into exposing her identity as Lady Whistledown, Colin Bridgerton finally realizes he loves Penelope, Cressida Cowper becomes an interesting villain,...

Kate Sharma brings diversity to Bridgerton, challenging Anthony with her strong-willed nature in season 2. Netflix's series changes Kate's character, making her older and of Indian descent, adding depth to her story. Kate and Anthony's first meeting in Bridgerton showcases Kate's independence and sets the tone for their relationship.

Kate Sharma (Simone Ashley) is the female lead of Bridgerton season 2, and in addition to capturing Anthony Bridgerton's (Jonathan Bailey) heart, there are some notable differences in her character between the Netflix show and the book. Based on Julia Quinn's novel The Viscount Who Loved Me, Bridgerton season 2 tells the story of Anthony and Kate falling in love during the British Regency era. One of the best characters in Bridgerton season 2, Kate Sharma is more strong-willed than most women at the time, and she constantly challenges Anthony, making their enemies-to-lovers relationship a must-watch.

Netflix's Bridgerton series follows the siblings of...

Halfway through Sandhya Suri’s engrossing police procedural Santosh, an older police officer (Sunita Rajwar) reminds a younger constable (Shahana Goswami) that when it comes to criminal cases, everyone — from the victim’s family to the detectives — is playing a role. One party lodges an accusation and the other delivers justice. Whether things are based in truth or reality counts less than one might think. The sentiment, hardly comforting to begin with, adopts a more sinister dimension later in the film, when the two women race against time to find the person who murdered a teenage girl in the Dalit community of a small town in northern India.

A few days after her parents reported her missing, Devika’s body was found in the well. The discovery of the girl (Nandani Tharu), whose swollen body contaminates the community water supply, sets off a storm of bad press for the local authorities.

Metrograph Pictures has acquired North American rights to Sandhya Suri’s Cannes standout “Santosh” following its world premiere in Un Certain Regard.

Metrograph Pictures will distribute the film theatrically, with additional release details to be announced at a later date. MK2 Films represents the movie in international markets.

“Santosh” marks the narrative feature debut of Suri, whose breakout documentary “I For India” competed at Sundance. Her short film “The Field” was nominated for the BAFTA for Best Short Film in 2019, and won Best International Short at Toronto in 2018.

“Santosh” received strong reviews following its Cannes premiere, with Variety called it a “whip-smart film” that “speaks the language of a fiercely feminist empowerment saga”.

The film follows Santosh (Shahana Goswami), a recent widow who, under a government scheme, inherits her husband’s job as a police constable in the rural badlands of Northern India. When a low-caste girl is murdered, she...

Movies don’t always need to have a message. Themes are inherent to storytelling, but there are plenty of movies that can simply coast on vibes and star power, or which undermine their own messaging when it gets heavy-handed and preachy. The films that often get audiences really thinking are the ones that cushion that messaging in a mesmerizing story, which don’t tell you what to think but what to think about. Writer and director Sandhya Suri’s debut feature, “Santosh,” premiering at Cannes, is one such film.

“Santosh” is named after its lead character, Santosh Saini — a young widow unaccustomed to working but is now forced to by necessity, who inherits her husband’s profession due to a bizarre legal loophole (a real clause known as “appointment on compassionate ground”). Overnight, Santosh finds herself thrust into the local police force, where a murder investigation becomes a crash course...

Punjabi sensation Sunanda Sharma made heads turn as she graced the red carpet at the prestigious 77th Cannes Film Festival in 2024. Renowned for chartbusters like “Mummy Nu Pasand” and “Chandigarh ka Chhokra,” Sharma stunned in a white ivory anarkali suit paired with a matching dupatta, exuding elegance and grace.

Sunanda Sharma’s Stunning Cannes Debut

Her attire, a fusion of traditional and contemporary styles, boasted a heavily layered yet simple top with full sleeves, complemented by intricate embroidery on the dupatta and dhoti-style pants, showcasing her exquisite taste in fashion.

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Mr & Mrs Mahi Trailer Out. (Photo Credit – Youtube)

Mr & Mrs Mahi trailer starring Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor is now out. The trailer is an amazing blend of cricket and romance that will intrigue the audience. Directed by Sharan Sharma, Sharma co-wrote the story with Nikhil Mehrotra. When the movie was announced, many wondered if it was based on cricket Ms Dhoni and his wife Sakshi. Well, it’s not. But cricket plays a key role in Rajkummar and Janhvi’s movie.

The trailer begins with Mahi meeting Mahi. Yes, both characters have the same name. Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor’s characters meet for an arranged marriage. In the Mr & Mrs Mahi trailer, we saw the duo getting married. The sweet, awkward, and soft romance leaves a smile on your face. Raj and Janhvi look endearing together. The trailer then shifts to the cricket aspect.

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Met Gala 2024: Fans Swoon Over Alia Bhatt’s Look From The Event Draw Parallels From The Bridgerton Universe. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Alia Bhatt looked like an ethereal beauty gracing the red carpet of the Met Gala 2024. The social media is flooded with pictures and videos of the actress donned in the sheer elegance designed by Sabyasachi Mukherjee. The netizens are pointing out how the makers of Bridgerton should have portrayed Simone Ashley’s Indian character, Kate Sharma, in the series’ Season 2. Keep scrolling for more.

This year, the theme for the Met Gala was The Garden of Time, and the celebrities put their best fashion forward for the popular event. From Zendaya and Kim Kardashian to Shakira, Elle fanning, and others, some looks were a hit, and some were missed, but the Bollywood diva Alia checked all the boxes as she stepped out for the event. Designer Sabyasachi was...

The actors of ‘Aangan Aapno Kaa’– Waseem Mushtaq and Yash Pandit share a common interest in music, and in between the shoots, the duo jam on 80s and 90s Bollywood songs.

The show is a story of the Sharma family led by Jaidev Sharma (Mahesh Thakur) and his three daughters – Deepika (Neetha Shetty), Tanvi (Aditi Rathore), and the youngest daughter, Pallavi (Ayushi Khurana).

While onscreen, the three daughters are taking charge and navigating their intense challenges, it is their reel husbands who have taken the responsibility of creating a lively atmosphere on the sets.

Tanvi’s husband Rakesh (Yash) and Deepika’s husband Varun (Waseem) are music lovers. While Waseem had auditioned for ‘Indian Idol’, Yash comes from a family of popular singers. His younger sisters Shraddha and Shweta are Bollywood playback singers.

In between the shoots and break time, Yash takes out the guitar, and they jam on the...

Popular actress Nia Sharma is making a comeback to television after a short break with the supernatural show, “Suhaagan Chudail.” The show revolves around a witch causing trouble for the lead couple, with Sharma playing the negative role.

Nia Returns with New Show ‘Suhaagan Chudail’

Fans eagerly awaited Sharma’s official announcement, which she recently made on Instagram. Sharing glimpses from the first-day shoot, Sharma performed a puja to mark the auspicious occasion of Ram Navmi. She captioned her post, “Shubh Din… Shubh Beginnings!! @peninsulapictures @colorstv Happy #ramnavmi2024.”

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Nia to Play Negative Role in New Show

The actress’s return to television has generated excitement among fans, who are eager to see her in this new avatar. With her talent and charisma, Sharma is expected to bring her character to life and captivate audiences once again.

“Suhaagan Chudail...