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The Jagran Film Festival (Jff), celebrated as the world’s largest traveling film festival, returns with its 13th edition, carrying forward its philosophy of Good Cinema for Everyone. Presented by Rajnigandha, the festival will kickstart on September 4 in Delhi, travel across 14 cities, and culminate in Mumbai on November 16 — making it India’s largest and most far-reaching cinematic celebration. Since its inception, the Jagran Film Festival (Jff) has become a landmark celebration of storytelling, cultural exchange, and cinematic excellence.

This year, Jff pays tribute to cinematic legends with special celebrations including the centenary of Guru Dutt, 50 years of Shabana Azmi in cinema, 50 years of the iconic film Sholay, and more. It also honours industry stalwarts Shyam Benegal, Manoj Kumar, Shaji N. Karun, and Pritish Nandy for their lasting contributions to Indian cinema.

Guided by mentors like Subhash Ghai, Khusboo Sundar, Adil Hussain, and A. Sreekar Prasad, and curated by Srinivasa Santhanam,...

Subhash KmJha lists five series that are now streaming on Amazon Prime that are a Must Watch!

Zwigato (2022):

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 cry baby. There is a beautiful moment where Manas put his head on his ailing mother’s lap. His wife Pratima walks in, sees the mother and son together, a walks out quietly. This is...

Bugs Bhargava Krishna and Rahul da Cunha’s Pune Highway is hard to slot, and even harder to explain. It is a murder mystery, yes. Although the definition of a mystery is not easily applicable to the first murder where three lifelong friends, chaddhi buddies if you will, sit in a car watching their fourth friend clobbered to death by goons. They make no effort to save the friend. This is murder by decree.

There and then, we know there are fissures among these friends that need serious attending to. Krishna and da Cunha’s film, based on the latter’s oft-staged play, steers clear of solutions and denouements. It piles on the problems in the trio’s relationship dynamics, without clutching at any hope of a closure.

Yes, these guys are a mess. And the presence of Natasha (Manjari Fadnis) as the fourth spoke in the creaky wheel doesn...

Kartik Aaryan Wraps Long Schedule Of Anurag Basu’s Upcoming Musical Love Story ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Kartik Aaryan was allegedly busy filming for his upcoming movie helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Basu. The actor has successfully wrapped up a significant leg of the shoot for the same film, an untitled musical love saga. Kartik Aaryan, known for his dedication and versatility, updated his fans and followers through his social media account on Instagram. He took to stories, posting a behind-the-scenes picture and the caption: “Last Day of a Long Schedule”.

Giving the latest update of his highly anticipated musical romance drama, he posted the BTS picture with the song Tu Hi Meri Zindagi Hai, the first song from the upcoming movie. Well, the entire song has not been launched, but a part of it has been unveiled and is going viral on social media. While not much is officially known about the film’s storyline,...

Ram Gopal Varma’s Sarkaar 3 rises far above the wasteland of a stagnant crime-drama to give us an insight into a life of outlawry that is richly layered with blood and drama.Bal Thackeray is dead. Long live Bal Thackeray. In Amitabh Bachchan’s persona–steely, gritty, imperturbable, granite-hard and yet malleable and vulnerable–the Thackeray doppelganger is uncanny. The walk, the talk and the ability to walk that talk to places where the dialogue writer would never have imagined….Take a bow, Mr B. They don’t make ‘em like you anymore.

It takes courage to build one more plot around that formidable and imposing figure from Maharashtra’s politics who rewrote the rules of politics and who gave political arrogance a sexy edge. The last Sarkar film came 9 years ago. And the figure of Subhash Nagre is now threatened with obsolescence, if not complete irrelevance.

And yet—here...

Amit Sadh & Jim Sarbh Starrer Pune Highway Release Postponed (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Ever since the film Pune Highway was announced, Amit Sadh and Jim Sarbh fans have been eagerly waiting for its release. Well, according to the new update around the film, the initially scheduled release date of May 16, 2025, has been shifted to a later date. The makers have announced that the crime thriller will be released on May 23, 2025. The shift in release date comes amid several reschedulings in the industry following Operation Sindoor—a government of India-led mission by the armed forces, targeting terror camps in Pakistan, launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

The official statement from the makers of Pune Highway read (Via Filmibeat), “Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have had to shift the release of our film Pune Highway from May 16 to May 23. We look forward to seeing you at the cinemas.”

Pune Highway is...

Jombieland Punjabi Zom-Com Poster(Photo Credit –Instagram)

The official poster of the Punjabi film Jombieland, featuring Kanika Mann, Binnu Dhillon, Angira Dhar, and marking the acting debut of G Khan, is finally out — and it’s just as quirky and chaotic as fans expected. Touted as India’s first full-on Punjabi zombie comedy (zom-com), the film blends undead mayhem with desi humor.

Directed by Thaparr, the story unfolds in a small village shaken by a mysterious Z1N1 virus outbreak that quickly spirals into a full-blown zombie crisis. At the heart of the narrative are Jeeti and Koko — a couple caught between familial pressures and a sudden fight for survival.

Binnu Dhillon, best known for his impeccable comic timing, explores grittier terrain in this genre-bending tale. Kanika Mann plays a resilient lead who evolves through the chaos, while Angira Dhar was instantly hooked by the film’s zany concept of “zombies in Punjab.

Panchayat S4 Teaser Review Ft. Sachiv Ji & Pradhan: My Hopes Are Rocketing With ‘Bittu Ki Mummy’! ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Phulera is gearing up for the Chunaav season in Panchayat season 4, and the teaser assures that another brilliant set of episodes will arrive on our screens. Starring Jitendra Kumar, Raghubir Yadav, Sunita Rajwar, Neena Gupta, Chandan Roy, Faisal Malik, Ashok Pathak, Durgesh Kumar, and others, the web series is ready to tickle our bones with another rooted story from the pagdandi of a distant village in MP.

The teaser sets the premise right, introducing the voting season in the Phulera village, and while it is Pradhan Ji Vs Bhushan, the fight spices up since it is Neena Gupta Vs Sunita Rajwar, as the seat for the village is reserved for women!

Amidst all this cobweb of politics and people, it would be interesting to see where Sachiv Ji, Jitendra Kumar‘s career,...

Siddhant Chaturvedi and Sara Tendulkar Dating Each Other? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Bollywood is buzzing with rumors of new lovebirds in the tinsel town. Reports have it that actor Siddhant Chaturvedi and Sachin Tendulkar‘s daughter Sara Tendulkar are allegedly dating each other. Although they have never been papped or seen together in public and have not spoken about their relationship, sources say things are getting hot between them.

Siddhant, who has made a strong impression in films such as Gully Boy and Kho Gaye Hum Kahan, has never spoken much about his personal life. Sara, also, being in the public eye as a star kid, prefers keeping things under wraps. Yet, insiders claim they’ve been meeting away from the spotlight.

“They Seem Very Comfortable Around Each Other”

Reportedly, Siddhant and Sara have been secretly meeting and seem to enjoy one another’s company. The source (via News18) revealed, “It...

Mouni Roy Joins Varun Dhawan For Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Mouni Roy is ready to return to the big screen with David Dhawan’s Hai Jawani Toh Ishq Hona Hai. She has joined the ensemble cast of the highly anticipated comic caper, led by Varun Dhawan and Mrunal Thakur. Known for her dynamic performances and magnetic screen presence, Roy’s craft would now be seen in the vibrant, laugh-out-loud world of the veteran director.

Produced by Ramesh Taurani under the Tips banner, the film marks Varun’s reunion with his father on the work front. It also features other seasoned performers like Chunkey Panday, Pooja Hegde, Maniesh Paul, Jimmy Shergill, Rakesh Bedi, and Ali Asgar. While Varun Dhawan will lead the charge once again, Roy will add her own unique charm to the film’s storyline.

The actress recently flew to Glasgow to join the...

Pune Highway Trailer Review Ft. Amit Sadh & Jim Sarbh: I’m Tripping!’ ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Have you ever tripped over some random words? Words as random as Dosti, Hasee, Khoon, and Kaun? Well, if you haven’t, and I can bet you haven’t, you might now do so by watching the trailer of Pune Highway. Starring Jim Sarbh and Amit Sadh in the lead roles, the trailer presents a trippy edit, and you would not realize it, but start vibing to four random words!

Apart from these four words, the trailer has a single dialogue – Kyunki Dead Body Jhooth Nahi Bolti. The trailer clearly hints that there is a murder and a group of friends are escaping this murder and escaping to get caught and framed as culprits.

The entire trailer builds up tension and there is pressure cooker like situational, pressure cooker which is dysfunctional and ready to explode,...

Abhishek Kapoor’s finest film to date, Kai Po Che is about spirits soaring skywards, as the characters–each one so vividly etched into the compact narrative that you come away with people whom you will probably carry with you for keeps—let their spirits roam wild and free in the atmosphere soaking in the sunlight of desire longing aspiring stumbling and getting back on the feet.

Set in Gujarat during times of peace and unimaginable stress Kai Po Che takes Chetan Bhagat’s engaging novel about friendship among three dissimilar young people struggling to find their voices in Gujarat in and around the year 2000 and converts the written word into an enrapturing entity far beyond just a story well told. The three protagonists, joined by a fourth, a girl who happens to be the sister of one of the heroes secretly involved with the hero’s best friend, bring...

Sammit reverts to his murderous ways, targeting those close to him to protect his new identity as Professor Dev Sahni. Abhishek confronts Sammit in a powerful stand-off, facing his father's legacy and ultimately choosing not to become a killer like him. Anya hears Sammit's whistle, hinting at a dark connection that may suggest the familial evil skipped a generation and now resides within her.

Duranga season 2 premiered on October 24, 2023, and the eight-episode season of the Hindi-language web series ended with a violent confrontation and an ominous look to the future. An adaptation of the Korean series Flower of Evil, which featured one of the most menacing K-Drama villains ever, Duranga comes from Indian producer Goldie Behl and premiered in August 2022 with nine episodes in season 1. The Hindi drama series' first season follows Inspector Ira (Drashti Dhami), a police officer in Mumbai on the hunt for a serial killer who uses...

How Much Did Salman Khan & Anushka Sharma Get Paid For Sultan? ( Photo Credit – Facebook )

Salman Khan went through a drastic transformation for the 2016 sports drama Sultan. Anushka Sharma beautifully supported him by undergoing intensive training to portray the role of his love interest as a state-level wrestler. But do you know how much the leading actors were paid? Scroll below for a detailed box office analysis, profits, and more!

Released in July 2016, Sultan received massive praise from audiences and critics alike. It opened up to an earth-shattering sum of 36.54 crores and surpassed all prior Eid releases, including Chennai Express, Ek Tha Tiger, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, and Kick.

Sultan Budget & Box Office Collection

Yash Raj Films splurged a massive sum of 90 crores for Sultan. As opposed to the budget, the film made box office collections of 300.45 crores in India. It was declared a super duper hit. The magic wasn’t restricted nationwide but also globally.

Yami Gautam’s Filmography: Article 370 Is The Actress’s 19th Film ( Photo Credit – Instagram/IMDb )

Yami Gautam is currently winning the audience with her bold and courageous performance in Article 370. The political drama has been winning the hearts of critics and audiences alike, and the box office numbers are a testimony that the film is on the path to success.

Yami, in the last few years, has cemented her position as a solid performer. However, for those who don’t remember, she was once the face of the brand Fair & Lovely. She later made her debut on Television.

Yami Gautam was first seen in a show titled Chand Ke Paar Chalo but shot to fame with Colors TV’s serial Yeh Pyar Na Hoga Kam, where she played the lead role opposite Gaurav Khanna, now popularly known as Anuj Kapadia of Anupamaa. Yami made her debut in regional films,...

All 15 Films Of Vidyut Jammwal’s Filmography Ranked & A Guide On Where To Watch Them. ( Photo Credit – IMDb/Youtube )

Vidyut Jammwal is undoubtedly one of the most loved action stars in the country. The testimony to this fact is his filmography, which might have been full of flops, but the reason for these flops has been inflated budgets of his films since all of them have churned out some decent numbers at the box office, proving that he has a loyal fan base in this country.

Vidyut made his film debut with Force as an antagonist, and it would not be an exaggeration to say that he was the most talked about star of the film that year. In the right sense, he literally swept John Abraham’s stardom off his feet, stealing his thunder.

After a thunderous debut as an antagonist, Vidyut made his debut with Commando. Commando 3...

Actor Amit Sadh has shared the teaser of his upcoming documentary based on his bike trip from Mumbai to Leh, where rode for more than 30 days and covered a distance of 5,288 kilometers to promote healthy biking habits and spread awareness about biking.

The actor also spoke about how motorcycles saved his life during the journey.

Amit shared the teaser on his Instagram handle and wrote: “Keep your inner sound on, because it’s time to chase your soul. India, my heart, my muse. Get ready to see her through my eyes, on two wheels, where the wind sings freedom and the mountains cradle dreams.

“A sneak-peek into my upcoming documentary, where the journey goes beyond roads. Join me on a ride where the destination is the soul. #MotorcyclesSavedMyLife is #ComingSoon. “

The journey started from Amit’s home in Bombay and continued to Delhi, Leh, Leg III, and Ladakh.

Amit is...

As India celebrates its 75th Republic Day on Friday, actor Amit Sadh paid his tribute to the Indian Armed Forces and recalled being trained by the Paramilitary Commando of Scorpions in Jodhpur while portraying a Major in ‘Avrodh: The Siege Within’.

Expressing his love for the country on this special day, Amit said: “The sacrifices and contributions our Indian Armed Forces make are truly extraordinary and I strongly believe that they deserve all the love and applause for protecting us at various fronts.”

“What’s truly amazing is that our Indian entertainment industry is making these stories and celebrating the journeys of our National heroes for the world to know.”

Further, sharing his experience of being trained, the actor added: “It has been my greatest honour to receive training from Paramilitary Commando of Scorpions in Jodhpur for the Uri attack, where I learned crucial nuances about the Armed Forces.

“Applying...

Actress Sanaya Irani is celebrating 40 years of her “partner in crime” Drashti Dhami, and has a heartwarming birthday wish for her Bff: “countless adventures still awaiting us.” The bond between Drashti and Sanaya has always been an open book, with their vibrant camaraderie proudly on display. Sanaya once spilled the beans, sharing that their friendship is so unbreakable that they even embarked on audition adventures together.

Now, on the occasion of Drashti’s birthday, Sanaya took to her Instagram handle, and shared a fun Reel video, showcasing a montage of unseen videos and pictures from their numerous vacations, and celebrations.

The post was given the music of the track ‘Whenever’, by Kris Kross Amsterdam and The Boy Next Door.

Along with the video, the ‘Miley Jab Hum Tum’ fame actress wrote: “The song sums it all up!. Happy 40th to my partner in crime. Here’s to celebrating 40 amazing years...

First Footage

The first footage from “Devara,” headlined by “Rrr” star Ntr Jr., has been unveiled. “Devara” reunites Ntr Jr. with his “Janatha Garage” director Koratala Siva, whose last film was “Acharya,” starring megastar Chiranjeevi and “Rrr” star Ram Charan. The film also stars Janhvi Kapoor (“Mili”) and Saif Ali Khan (“Vikram Vedha”) in pivotal roles. The actor had revealed to Variety that the film is a revenge drama.

The cast also includes Prakash Raj, Srikanth Meka, Tom Shine Chacko and Narain. The film is produced by Kosaraju Hari Krishna and Sudhakar Mikkilineni under the banners Ntr Arts (“Bimbisara”) and Yuvasudha Arts respectively and is presented by Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. The film features music by Anirudh Ravichander (“Leo”), cinematography by R. Rathnavelu (“Sarileru Neekevvaru”), production design by Sabu Cyril (“Rrr”) and editing by A. Sreekar Prasad (“Rrr”).

The film will be released in two parts. The first part, “Devara Part 1...

New Delhi, Nov 12 (Ians) Diwali, the festival of lights, is a time of celebration and reflection on the triumph of good over evil. And what better way to embrace the spirit of the season than to indulge in some binge-worthy series that capture this eternal battle between light and darkness.

From thrilling crime dramas to supernatural showdowns, here are some web series and audio series that will keep you on the edge of your seat while highlighting the timeless importance ofgoodversusevil.

‘Asur2’

The Cbi is back in action, racing against time to hunt down the diabolical serial killer, Shubh Joshi. Shubh is on a mission to prove that there’s nogoodleft in the world, and darkness will consume humanity. As heroes crumble and the stakes rise, can the shattered Dhananjay Rajpoot (Arshad Warsi) and devastated Nikhil Nair (Barun Sobti) unite to stop Shubh’s vengeful quest? Join the chase, witness the relentless pursuit,...

New Delhi, Nov 12 (Ians) Diwali, the festival of lights, is a time of celebration and reflection on the triumph of good over evil. And what better way to embrace the spirit of the season than to indulge in some binge-worthy series that capture this eternal battle between light and darkness.

From thrilling crime dramas to supernatural showdowns, here are some web series and audio series that will keep you on the edge of your seat while highlighting the timeless importance ofgoodversusevil.

‘Asur2’

The Cbi is back in action, racing against time to hunt down the diabolical serial killer, Shubh Joshi. Shubh is on a mission to prove that there’s nogoodleft in the world, and darkness will consume humanity. As heroes crumble and the stakes rise, can the shattered Dhananjay Rajpoot (Arshad Warsi) and devastated Nikhil Nair (Barun Sobti) unite to stop Shubh’s vengeful quest? Join the chase, witness the relentless pursuit,...

Best known for his performances in projects like ‘Kai Po Che’, ‘Sultan’, ‘Gold’ and ‘Breathe’ among others, actor Amit Sadh has expressed his gratitude towards independent cinema and filmmakers, calling it an important tool for creative freedom. Amit had recently attended the Yellowstone International Film Festival, here.

During a panel discussion, he said: “I believe independent cinema should be given more priority in our country and elsewhere as it is a very important tool for creative freedom.”

“In recent times we have seen amazing stories which were told by independent filmmakers through their outstanding craft – cinema,” he added.

Showcasing 140 films under categories Including Feature shorts, Lgbtqia+, Women empowerment, Comedy, Horror, Short and feature documentaries feature films from the US, the UK, France, Germany, Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Italy, the Netherlands, Chile, Spain, Pakistan, Belgium, Turkey, Israel, Finland, New Zealand, Sweden and many more, the festival will conclude on October 27.

In the festival,...

Best known for his performances in projects like ‘Kai Po Che’, ‘Sultan’, ‘Gold’ and ‘Breathe’ among others, actor Amit Sadh has expressed his gratitude towards independent cinema and filmmakers, calling it an important tool for creative freedom. Amit had recently attended the Yellowstone International Film Festival, here.

During a panel discussion, he said: “I believe independent cinema should be given more priority in our country and elsewhere as it is a very important tool for creative freedom.”

“In recent times we have seen amazing stories which were told by independent filmmakers through their outstanding craft – cinema,” he added.

Showcasing 140 films under categories Including Feature shorts, Lgbtqia+, Women empowerment, Comedy, Horror, Short and feature documentaries feature films from the US, the UK, France, Germany, Australia, Brazil, Canada, India, Italy, the Netherlands, Chile, Spain, Pakistan, Belgium, Turkey, Israel, Finland, New Zealand, Sweden and many more, the festival will conclude on October 27.

In the festival,...

Actor Gulshan Devaiah, who is set to reprise his role as Abhishek Banne in the upcoming second season of crime-thriller streaming series ‘Duranga’, has reunited with the director Rohan Sippy for the show after more than 12 years.

The actor heaping praise on the director said that the latter encourages actors to contribute ideas and interpretations.

The first season of the show was helmed by the late director Pradeep Sarkar, who passed away earlier this year.

Rohan took charge for the second season of the show which led to his reunion with Gulshan after their last project ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ which was released in 2011.

Sharing his experience of working with Rohan, the actor said: “Reuniting with Rohan after 13 years has been a true pleasure. He provided me with one of my early breaks in ‘Dum Maro Dum,’ and that role received wonderful acclaim. Now, after more than a decade, it’s...

Actor Gulshan Devaiah, who is set to reprise his role as Abhishek Banne in the upcoming second season of crime-thriller streaming series ‘Duranga’, has reunited with the director Rohan Sippy for the show after more than 12 years.

The actor heaping praise on the director said that the latter encourages actors to contribute ideas and interpretations.

The first season of the show was helmed by the late director Pradeep Sarkar, who passed away earlier this year.

Rohan took charge for the second season of the show which led to his reunion with Gulshan after their last project ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ which was released in 2011.

Sharing his experience of working with Rohan, the actor said: “Reuniting with Rohan after 13 years has been a true pleasure. He provided me with one of my early breaks in ‘Dum Maro Dum,’ and that role received wonderful acclaim. Now, after more than a decade, it’s...

Actress Drashti Dhami, who will be seen reprising her role in the season 2 of the crime thriller series ‘Duranga’, has opened up on the emotional journey of her character, and shared how she gets into the zone, and listens to her director while doing any scene.

‘Duranga’ is an official adaptation of the Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’. New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in the new season.

Talking about season two, Drashti said: “Season 2 has a lot of twists and turns, complex emotions; it’s darker and scarier. The series is shot well and there is a lot of fun coming up in season 2.”

On her character’s graph, the ‘Dill Mill Gayye’ fame actress said: “I don’t really think much while doing any scene, I just get into the zone,...

Actress Drashti Dhami, who will be seen reprising her role in the season 2 of the crime thriller series ‘Duranga’, has opened up on the emotional journey of her character, and shared how she gets into the zone, and listens to her director while doing any scene.

‘Duranga’ is an official adaptation of the Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’. New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in the new season.

Talking about season two, Drashti said: “Season 2 has a lot of twists and turns, complex emotions; it’s darker and scarier. The series is shot well and there is a lot of fun coming up in season 2.”

On her character’s graph, the ‘Dill Mill Gayye’ fame actress said: “I don’t really think much while doing any scene, I just get into the zone,...

Actor Amit Sadh, who is all geared up for the release of the second season of the streaming series ‘Duranga’, revealed that the character he is portraying in the show, is his kind of tribute to superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s role in the movie ‘Darr’.

‘Duranga’ is the Indian adaptation of the popular K-drama ‘Flower of Evil’, and is gearing up for its return with the highly anticipated second season. Amit, who left audiences intrigued with his brief appearance in season one, is all set to take centre stage in season two.

He will be seen playing Sammit Patel.

Speaking to Ians, Amit talked about his character’s graph, challenges of the role, his approach and more.

Amit said: “More than evolving, my character is waking up. Sammit is a character shrouded with mystery and intrigue. For me the script of the show had a very unique and gripping...

Actor Amit Sadh, who is all geared up for the release of the second season of the streaming series ‘Duranga’, revealed that the character he is portraying in the show, is his kind of tribute to superstar Shah Rukh Khan’s role in the movie ‘Darr’.

‘Duranga’ is the Indian adaptation of the popular K-drama ‘Flower of Evil’, and is gearing up for its return with the highly anticipated second season. Amit, who left audiences intrigued with his brief appearance in season one, is all set to take centre stage in season two.

He will be seen playing Sammit Patel.

Speaking to Ians, Amit talked about his character’s graph, challenges of the role, his approach and more.

Amit said: “More than evolving, my character is waking up. Sammit is a character shrouded with mystery and intrigue. For me the script of the show had a very unique and gripping...

The audiences will be in for a visual treat this week, as the streaming platforms are all set to release a bunch of titles ranging from coming of age show to crime thriller which will definitely enthral the viewers.

From Dulquer Salmaan starrer ‘King of Kotha’, to Gulshan Devaiah and Drashti Dhami’s ‘Duranga’ season 2, here is a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

Duranga 2: ‘Duranga’ is an official adaptation of the Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’. New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in the new season.

The second season of the show will see the return of Gulshan, Drashti Dhami, Amit Sadh, Barkha Sen Gupta, Rajesh Khattar reprising their respective roles.

Spanning across eight episodes, ‘Duranga S...

The audiences will be in for a visual treat this week, as the streaming platforms are all set to release a bunch of titles ranging from coming of age show to crime thriller which will definitely enthral the viewers.

From Dulquer Salmaan starrer ‘King of Kotha’, to Gulshan Devaiah and Drashti Dhami’s ‘Duranga’ season 2, here is a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

Duranga 2: ‘Duranga’ is an official adaptation of the Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’. New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in the new season.

The second season of the show will see the return of Gulshan, Drashti Dhami, Amit Sadh, Barkha Sen Gupta, Rajesh Khattar reprising their respective roles.

Spanning across eight episodes, ‘Duranga S...

Versatile actor Gulshan Devaiah, who is all set for the release of the second season of the crime thriller ‘Duranga’, said he is grateful to the makers for giving him exciting roles to portray. Following the success of his portrayal as ‘4 Cut Atmaram’ in the series ‘Guns and Gulaabs’, Gulshan is excited to step back into the shoes of his character, Abhishek Banne, a.k.a Sammit Patel, and deliver another riveting performance in ‘Duranga 2’.

In the first season, Gulshan’s portrayal of Abhishek captivated viewers, leaving them eager for more.

The actor, known for his penchant for experimenting with diverse roles, has consistently surprised and delighted audiences with his exceptional acting prowess.

Reflecting on the same, Gulshan said: “After the overwhelming response to ‘4 Cut Aatmaram’ in ‘Guns and Gulaabs’, I hope the audience showers the same love for Abhishek Banne, a.k.a Sammit Patel, my character in ‘Duranga...

Versatile actor Gulshan Devaiah, who is all set for the release of the second season of the crime thriller ‘Duranga’, said he is grateful to the makers for giving him exciting roles to portray. Following the success of his portrayal as ‘4 Cut Atmaram’ in the series ‘Guns and Gulaabs’, Gulshan is excited to step back into the shoes of his character, Abhishek Banne, a.k.a Sammit Patel, and deliver another riveting performance in ‘Duranga 2’.

In the first season, Gulshan’s portrayal of Abhishek captivated viewers, leaving them eager for more.

The actor, known for his penchant for experimenting with diverse roles, has consistently surprised and delighted audiences with his exceptional acting prowess.

Reflecting on the same, Gulshan said: “After the overwhelming response to ‘4 Cut Aatmaram’ in ‘Guns and Gulaabs’, I hope the audience showers the same love for Abhishek Banne, a.k.a Sammit Patel, my character in ‘Duranga...

New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in trailer for ‘Duranga S2’. Director Rohan Sippy’s trailer for the second season of the crime-thriller series ‘Duranga’ has revealed itself to be an even darker and more exciting chapter than the first one.

The trailer for Season 2 picks off from the events of ‘Duranga S1’ which ended on a cliffhanger, leaving audiences both on-the-edge and waiting for more as the protagonist is not exactly what he seems.

In the trailer, we witness the resurgence of the past in Abhishek Banne’s life as Sammit Patel emerges from a 14-year long coma during which his own identity and life have been adopted by someone else.

Abhishek Banne and Sammit Patel are now in a fight for their identities, as one tries to harm...

New mysteries brew and come to light as the characters of Gulshan Devaiah and Amit Sadh are engaged in an epic showdown to reclaim their identities in trailer for ‘Duranga S2’. Director Rohan Sippy’s trailer for the second season of the crime-thriller series ‘Duranga’ has revealed itself to be an even darker and more exciting chapter than the first one.

The trailer for Season 2 picks off from the events of ‘Duranga S1’ which ended on a cliffhanger, leaving audiences both on-the-edge and waiting for more as the protagonist is not exactly what he seems.

In the trailer, we witness the resurgence of the past in Abhishek Banne’s life as Sammit Patel emerges from a 14-year long coma during which his own identity and life have been adopted by someone else.

Abhishek Banne and Sammit Patel are now in a fight for their identities, as one tries to harm...

Actor Amit Sadh, who will be seen playing Sammit Patel in the upcoming second season of the streaming series ‘Duranga’, has shared about the challenges he faced in portraying the complexity and depth of his character’s psychosis. ‘Duranga’ is the Indian adaptation of the popular K-drama ‘Flower of Evil’, and is gearing up for its return with the highly anticipated second season.

Amit, who left audiences intrigued with his brief appearance in season one, is all set to take centre stage in season two.

Talking about the same, Amit shared: “Portraying the complexity and depth of Sammit’s psychosis was indeed a challenge that I fully embraced. To authentically capture the character’s inner world, I dedicated considerable time to researching real-life cases of individuals with similar traits.”

“This research allowed me to delve into the intricacies of his mental state, enabling me to convey the turmoil within him convincingly.

Actor Amit Sadh, who will be seen playing Sammit Patel in the upcoming second season of the streaming series ‘Duranga’, has shared about the challenges he faced in portraying the complexity and depth of his character’s psychosis. ‘Duranga’ is the Indian adaptation of the popular K-drama ‘Flower of Evil’, and is gearing up for its return with the highly anticipated second season.

Amit, who left audiences intrigued with his brief appearance in season one, is all set to take centre stage in season two.

Talking about the same, Amit shared: “Portraying the complexity and depth of Sammit’s psychosis was indeed a challenge that I fully embraced. To authentically capture the character’s inner world, I dedicated considerable time to researching real-life cases of individuals with similar traits.”

“This research allowed me to delve into the intricacies of his mental state, enabling me to convey the turmoil within him convincingly.

Actor Amit Sadh, who is known for ‘Kai Po Che!’, ‘Breathe’, ‘Sultan’, ‘Super 30’ and ‘Gold’, has shared that with his movie ‘Ghuspaith : Between Borders’, he aims to honour the dedication of Indian journalists. Directed by Mihir Kalpana Lath, the film is a tribute to Danish Siddiqui, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. The film is inspired by Danish and his companions’ journey to cross borders, where they encounter bandits and a shocking massacre. After escaping, they face more danger, with Danish ultimately sacrificing himself.

As they reach Indian borders, a gunshot rings out, leaving the audience in suspense about the shooter’s identity, creating a gripping cinematic experience that honours Siddiqui’s legacy.

Talking about why he chose to do this project, Amit shared: “I did this film solely for the love of the craft and to support a young and budding director.I also liked his passion and the...

Actor Amit Sadh, who is known for ‘Kai Po Che!’, ‘Breathe’, ‘Sultan’, ‘Super 30’ and ‘Gold’, has shared that with his movie ‘Ghuspaith : Between Borders’, he aims to honour the dedication of Indian journalists. Directed by Mihir Kalpana Lath, the film is a tribute to Danish Siddiqui, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist. The film is inspired by Danish and his companions’ journey to cross borders, where they encounter bandits and a shocking massacre. After escaping, they face more danger, with Danish ultimately sacrificing himself.

As they reach Indian borders, a gunshot rings out, leaving the audience in suspense about the shooter’s identity, creating a gripping cinematic experience that honours Siddiqui’s legacy.

Talking about why he chose to do this project, Amit shared: “I did this film solely for the love of the craft and to support a young and budding director.I also liked his passion and the...

Actor Amit Sadh, who decided on taking a break from his hectic work schedule, just concluded his month-long motorcycle trip around India, covering a total of 5,288 km. Sadh, talking about his journey, said that embracing the unknown can help in discovering our true self.

Embarking on the journey with a motto that resonates with the hearts of bikers worldwide, “Motorcycles Saved My Life,” Amit Sadh kicked off his journey from Khar, Mumbai and ended it at the beautiful valleys of Leh, Ladakh.

The ride was more than a break for the actor, an introspective journey which redefined his own definitions of adventure, culture, and personal transformation.

Talking about his trip, the ‘Breathe’ actor said: “I believe that life is an incredible journey, much like my month-long bike adventure across India. It’s not just about the destinations we reach, but the experiences we gather along the way, the people we meet,...

Actor Amit Sadh, who decided on taking a break from his hectic work schedule, just concluded his month-long motorcycle trip around India, covering a total of 5,288 km. Sadh, talking about his journey, said that embracing the unknown can help in discovering our true self.

Embarking on the journey with a motto that resonates with the hearts of bikers worldwide, “Motorcycles Saved My Life,” Amit Sadh kicked off his journey from Khar, Mumbai and ended it at the beautiful valleys of Leh, Ladakh.

The ride was more than a break for the actor, an introspective journey which redefined his own definitions of adventure, culture, and personal transformation.

Talking about his trip, the ‘Breathe’ actor said: “I believe that life is an incredible journey, much like my month-long bike adventure across India. It’s not just about the destinations we reach, but the experiences we gather along the way, the people we meet,...

Sukhee

Starring Shilpa Shetty, Chaitannya Choudhary, Amit Sadh, Dilnaz Irani, Kusha Kapila, Pavleen Gujral

Directed by Sonal Joshi

Zindagi itni acchi nahin toh itni buri bhi nahin… This bitter-sweet heartwarming at times , absurd and illogical and misbegotten at other times, is so lifelike: sometimes it’s a dream, at other times it sucks. But all said and done, Sukhee left me with a feeling of experiencing something worth my while.

Comparisons to Sridevi in English Vinglish and the overrated Vidya Balan in Tumhari Sallu notwithstanding, Shilpa Shetty Kundra comes off with flying colours in the title role. She should be seen more on the big screen than the phone screen. Her Sukhee is to begin with a harried housewife in a small town in Punjab where the women have nothing better to do than pry into their neighbours’ business, attend endless keertans, make chole bhatures and bitch about their spouses.

Actor Amit Sadh, who will be seen playing a defining role in the upcoming second season of the streaming series ‘Duranga’, has shared that the role posed a challenge for him unlike any other of his characters.

‘Duranga’ is the Indian adaptation of the popular K-drama ‘Flower of Evil’, and is gearing up for its return with the highly anticipated second season. Amit, who left audiences intrigued with his brief appearance in Season 1, is all set to take centre stage in season 2.

Talking about his part in the series, Amit shared, “I am excited for people to see me in a new avatar in Duranga Season 2. It’s an extension of my character from Season 1, and I’m sure people will be pleasantly surprised”.

He further mentioned: “This role is really intense and very different from my previous characters, and I hope the audience will enjoy it. The depth and...

Actor Amit Sadh, who will be seen playing a defining role in the upcoming second season of the streaming series ‘Duranga’, has shared that the role posed a challenge for him unlike any other of his characters.

‘Duranga’ is the Indian adaptation of the popular K-drama ‘Flower of Evil’, and is gearing up for its return with the highly anticipated second season. Amit, who left audiences intrigued with his brief appearance in Season 1, is all set to take centre stage in season 2.

Talking about his part in the series, Amit shared, “I am excited for people to see me in a new avatar in Duranga Season 2. It’s an extension of my character from Season 1, and I’m sure people will be pleasantly surprised”.

He further mentioned: “This role is really intense and very different from my previous characters, and I hope the audience will enjoy it. The depth and...

The crime-thriller streaming series ‘Duranga’, which is set for its return with the second season, unveiled its new poster on Tuesday. The poster shows actor Amit Sadh donning a cap and a hoodie as he stares into the camera, turning his head.

In the first season of the show, Amit played a mysterious character, who is comatose. But towards the end of the first season, his character shows signs of improvement ending at a cliffhanger.

As per the makers, the show’s landscape in the second season will be defined by Amit’s character as he plays a critical role.

The poster also features actor Gulshan Devaiah, who earlier essayed the role of an artiste and a good cook in the series. Gulshan’s character features in multiple planes in the poster.

Talking about the show, director Rohan Sippy said: “The cast and crew have worked very hard in all...

The crime-thriller streaming series ‘Duranga’, which is set for its return with the second season, unveiled its new poster on Tuesday. The poster shows actor Amit Sadh donning a cap and a hoodie as he stares into the camera, turning his head.

In the first season of the show, Amit played a mysterious character, who is comatose. But towards the end of the first season, his character shows signs of improvement ending at a cliffhanger.

As per the makers, the show’s landscape in the second season will be defined by Amit’s character as he plays a critical role.

The poster also features actor Gulshan Devaiah, who earlier essayed the role of an artiste and a good cook in the series. Gulshan’s character features in multiple planes in the poster.

Talking about the show, director Rohan Sippy said: “The cast and crew have worked very hard in all...

Actor Amit Sadh, who is known for his work in ‘Sultan’, ‘Jeet Ki Zid’, ‘Avrodh’, ‘Breathe’ etc, is currently on a month-long motorcycle trip around India, and it’s not just about adventure for him, but he is also committed to protecting the natural beauty.

During his journey, he’s been to many places like Balasinor, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Delhi, Chandigarh, Theog, Sangla, Kaza, Jispa, Purne, Padum, Kargil, and Leh.

What’s special about his trip is that he’s doing his best to keep these places clean and beautiful. He’s setting a good example for all travellers.

A source stated: “Amit truly loves his country and is deeply concerned about the environment. He doesn’t want to see it being harmed. One remarkable stop on his journey happened in Rakchham (Himachal Pradesh) where he took a break but went beyond that.”

“Amit voluntarily took the initiative to clean up the area,...

Actor Amit Sadh, who is known for his work in ‘Sultan’, ‘Jeet Ki Zid’, ‘Avrodh’, ‘Breathe’ etc, is currently on a month-long motorcycle trip around India, and it’s not just about adventure for him, but he is also committed to protecting the natural beauty.

During his journey, he’s been to many places like Balasinor, Ahmedabad, Jodhpur, Jaipur, Delhi, Chandigarh, Theog, Sangla, Kaza, Jispa, Purne, Padum, Kargil, and Leh.

What’s special about his trip is that he’s doing his best to keep these places clean and beautiful. He’s setting a good example for all travellers.

A source stated: “Amit truly loves his country and is deeply concerned about the environment. He doesn’t want to see it being harmed. One remarkable stop on his journey happened in Rakchham (Himachal Pradesh) where he took a break but went beyond that.”

“Amit voluntarily took the initiative to clean up the area,...

New Delhi, Sep 13 (Ians) Actress Shilpa Shetty’s upcoming film ‘Sukhee’ has released a new song titled ‘Nasha’ featuring the pop star Badshah. The song perfectly harnesses the feeling of her character of a tired mom who takes a vacation from her routine life to rediscover her zest for life into a groovy and positive, synth-pop track with a filmy touch.

The song in itself is a very upbeat pop song with a lot of electronic influence, typical of the synth-pop or modern day electronic pop, though it also has a ‘touch’ of Bollywood’s dance songs, and sure is a foot tapper.

Simple, wholesome and elegant, nothing in ‘Nasha’ is overdone as it more than suits the film’s theme and legitimately makes audiences feel a sense of being ‘sukhee’ (happy), discovering the joys of life and happiness in the simplest of things.

The video of ‘Nasha’ explores Shilpa’s eponymous character,...