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Set against the turbulent backdrop of the 1970s, Netflix’s upcoming series Saare Jahan Se Accha unveils a gripping tale of espionage, sacrifice, and national duty. Pratik Gandhi stars as the meticulous and resilient intelligence officer Vishnu Shankar in this fictional drama, which offers a tense, mission-based story brought to life by a standout ensemble cast including Sunny Hinduja, Suhail Nayyar, Kritika Kamra, Tillotama Shome, Rajat Kapoor and Anup Soni. Premiering August 13, the series is created by Gaurav Shukla and produced by Bombay Fables, with Bhavesh Mandalia as the creative producer.

Saare Jahan Se Accha delves into the high-stakes world of intelligence where the slightest delay in relaying critical information could alter the nation’s fate. Entrusted with a perilous mission to sabotage a looming nuclear threat, Vishnu must navigate a treacherous landscape to ensure India remains one step ahead of its adversaries. A tribute to the brilliance and quiet...

Saare Jahan Se Accha On Netflix: Pratik Gandhi Plays An Undercover Agent In A Nuclear Crisis!(Photo Credit –Netflix)

Netflix is set to release its new original series Saare Jahan Se Accha on August 13, 2025. Set in the politically charged atmosphere of the 1970s, the show follows the story of Vishnu Shankar, an intelligence officer tasked with preventing a looming nuclear threat. The series stars Pratik Gandhi in the lead role, alongside an ensemble cast that includes Sunny Hinduja, Suhail Nayyar, Kritika Kamra, Tillotama Shome, Rajat Kapoor, and Anup Soni.

What is Saare Jahan Se Accha about?

Created by Gaurav Shukla and produced by Bombay Fables, the show focuses on the risks and decisions that define covert operations and national security during a volatile period in Indian history. Bhavesh Mandalia serves as the creative producer.

Unlike fast-paced spy thrillers, Saare Jahan Se Accha appears to take a more grounded approach,...

Costao Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Priya Bapat & Others

Director: Sejal Shah

Costao Movie Review: A ’22 Carat Gold Story’ Ft. Nawazuddin Siddiqui(Photo Credit –Facebook)

What’s Good: Nawazuddin Siddiqui Headlining this film.

What’s Bad: Nothing worthy enough to be pointed out or discussed!

Loo Break: Might take one if you want but totally not needed!

Watch or Not?: Definitely Yes!

Language: Hindi

Available On: Zee 5

Runtime: 2 hour 4 minutes

User Rating:

“24 carat gold duniya ki sabse sundar but useless cheez hoti hai. Itna soft ki bina milawat uski jewelery bhi nahi ban sakti. Some people are that 24 carat gold, value to bahut hai lekin unka kuch nahi ho sakta hai. Kyunki unme koi milavat nahi hai.” Costao Fernandes is that 24-carat Gold, and director Sejal Shah made sure that she turns his life with the perfect blend of elements to deliver a 22-carat Gold story.

Real heroism comes at a devastating cost in Indian film “Costao.”

“The reality is you don’t always win the way you want to win,” director Sejal Shah tells Variety about her true-story drama premiering on ZEE5 Global. The film chronicles Goan customs officer Costao Fernandes, who made history by intercepting a massive gold smuggling operation in the 1990s only to find his life destroyed when he killed a politically-connected perpetrator in self-defense.

Star Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been one of India’s most prolific and most appreciated actors in recent years. His credits include “Manto,” “Raman Raghav,” “Gangs of Wasseypur,” “The Lunchbox,” and series including Netflix’s “Sacred Games” and Prime Video’s “McMafia.” He received an International Emmy nomination for 2020 Netflix film “Serious Men.”

“The journey of Costao is an amazing one. It’s about bravery, honesty, discipline, and suffering,” Siddiqui says. “Whenever I choose a script, I always...

Global, April 21, 2025: ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, unveils the trailer of the much-awaited and anticipated film – ‘Costao’. Set against the gritty backdrop of 1990s Goa, Costao tells the gripping story of a fearless customs officer who dared to defy an empire built on smuggling, corruption, and fear.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui delivers a powerhouse performance as Costao Fernandes — a sharp, unconventional enforcer whose bold tactics and unrelenting pursuit for justice puts him at odds with both the criminal underworld and the very system he serves. Directed by debutant Sejal Shah, the movie also stars – Priya Bapat, Kishore Kumar G, Gagan Dev Riar & Hussain Dalal. Premiering on May 1, Costao is a story about courage, sacrifice, and the brutal price of standing against the face of a corrupt empire.

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Set in a world steeped in corruption and ruled by crime, as revealed in the trailer,...

Marathi actress Priya Bapat is set to go back all the way back to the glorious era of the 1990s thriller films in her upcoming as yet untitled Hindi film where she’ll be starring alongside Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

The actress who is best known for her roles in her critically acclaimed and commercially successful Marathi films such as ‘Kaksparsh’, and ‘Happy Journey’, underwent a lot of rigorous prep-work for the film, undergoing many training workshops as her character is a very formidable, and powerful figure.

Detailing her role, Priya shared: “I was excited to be a part of this gripping thriller since the day I heard the narration and plus working alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui was the add on.”

She added: “The script is compelling, and the 1990s setting adds an extra layer of nostalgia. Working with Nawazuddin is an everyday learning experience, and we are eager to bring this intriguing story to life.

Marathi actress Priya Bapat is set to go back all the way back to the glorious era of the 1990s thriller films in her upcoming as yet untitled Hindi film where she’ll be starring alongside Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

The actress who is best known for her roles in her critically acclaimed and commercially successful Marathi films such as ‘Kaksparsh’, and ‘Happy Journey’, underwent a lot of rigorous prep-work for the film, undergoing many training workshops as her character is a very formidable, and powerful figure.

Detailing her role, Priya shared: “I was excited to be a part of this gripping thriller since the day I heard the narration and plus working alongside Nawazuddin Siddiqui was the add on.”

She added: “The script is compelling, and the 1990s setting adds an extra layer of nostalgia. Working with Nawazuddin is an everyday learning experience, and we are eager to bring this intriguing story to life.

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who is known for ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, ‘Sacred Games’, Serious Men’, and others, started shooting for his upcoming yet-to-be-titled thriller film on Thursday.

The film’s screenplay has been written by the National Award winning writer Bhavesh Mandalia, and promises to transport viewers back to the intriguing era of the 1990s, a time of unique stories and unforgettable experiences. The project commenced filming on Thursday in Mumbai, with a shoot schedule spanning approximately 40 days.

Talking about the film, Nawazuddin Siddiqui said: “I’m thrilled to be a part of this incredible film produced by Vinod Bhanushali. Sejal Shah’s transition from a prolific producer to director is inspiring, and I am excited to work with her again after ‘Serious Men.’ This film is going to be a rollercoaster of emotions and a memorable journey for both the team and the audience.”

The film is being helmed by Sejal Shah,...

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui, who is known for ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’, ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’, ‘Sacred Games’, Serious Men’, and others, started shooting for his upcoming yet-to-be-titled thriller film on Thursday.

The film’s screenplay has been written by the National Award winning writer Bhavesh Mandalia, and promises to transport viewers back to the intriguing era of the 1990s, a time of unique stories and unforgettable experiences. The project commenced filming on Thursday in Mumbai, with a shoot schedule spanning approximately 40 days.

Talking about the film, Nawazuddin Siddiqui said: “I’m thrilled to be a part of this incredible film produced by Vinod Bhanushali. Sejal Shah’s transition from a prolific producer to director is inspiring, and I am excited to work with her again after ‘Serious Men.’ This film is going to be a rollercoaster of emotions and a memorable journey for both the team and the audience.”

The film is being helmed by Sejal Shah,...

Actor Barun Sobti, who is gearing up for the second season of his hit streaming show ‘Asur’, has said that the upcoming season will delve into national propaganda. Following the events of season 1, the hunt for Asur takes a toll on everyone involved.

Season 2 will see the Cbi racing against time to gather evidence and track down a serial killer. Set against the mystical backdrop of Varanasi, the narrative subtly integrates mythological elements.

Barun, who plays the lead role of Nikhik Nair said: “We have raised the bar with ‘Asur 2’. After setting a benchmark with the first season, we have surpassed it, raising the stakes even higher this time. In Season 1, it was about the families of the characters involved, but Season 2 delves into national propaganda.”

Helmed by director Oni Sen, ‘Asur 2’ also stars Arshad Warsi, Ridhi Dogra, Anupriya Goenka, Amey Wagh, Meiyang Chang and Gaurav Arora.

Reflecting on his...

Global icon Nawazuddin Siddiqui is on a roll this year! With back to back hits on different Ott platforms, the actor yet again proved his acting prowess by delivering spot-on performances and slipping into various characters – be it a determined police officer in Raat Akeli Hai or a Tamil Dalit Ayyan Mani in Serious Men.

The actor who was spending quality time back at his native place in Uttar Pradesh is back again in the city of Showbiz - Mumbai!

Just after returning to the city, the exemplary actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui could not keep himself away from work. The actor was recently seen shooting for Kapil Sharma's show.

Expressing his excitement to start his first shoot after lockdown, the actor took to his social media platforms and posted few pictures from the sets of Kapil Sharma stating, "First shoot after Lockdown for @TheKapilSShow - Hence without Mask Face with medical mask.

After the success of ‘Serious Men’, the writer-producers Bombay Fables Motion Pictures is back with another Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer. And this time to tell an extraordinary story you won’t believe is true. The film will be jointly produced with Merry Go Round Studios.

All names of living and dead are mostly changed and even the name of the movie will be hidden to protect the innocent, who are we kidding To Protect US! All the makers can reveal is that ‘Man’ will be played by Nawazuddin.

Sejal Shah will helm the project and is written by Bhavesh Mandalia.

The intriguing project is produced by Umesh Shukla and Ashish Wagh of ‘Merry Go Round Studios’ and Gaurav Shukla, Bhavesh Mandalia, Sejal Shah of ‘Bombay Fables Motion Pictures.’

National Award-Winning Director Umesh Shukla who has a penchant for telling unusual stories from Omg (Oh My God) to 102 Not Out is...

Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been roped in as the lead actor of an undisclosed project, to be backed by filmmaker Umesh Shukla.

The untitled film will be directed by Sejal Shah and penned by Bhavesh Mandalia, who has been associated with earlier projects as Shukla's "Omg: Oh My God!", Sudhir Mishra's Ott release "Serious Men" and Homi Adajania's "Angrezi Medium".

"I am always searching for roles that are challenging and quirky, and stories which are exciting and have something to say. With this interesting group of people coming together you can expect the unexpected from us," Nawazuddin said.

Umesh Shukla, who is known for directing films like "Oh My God" and "102 Not Out", promised a thrilling story.

"Heroes are amongst us, we simply choose not to see them. (They are) Ordinary people who achieved the extraordinary, and who else but Nawaz to bring a story alive and make us care.

Just when you thought you had seen all that sums up the brilliance of Nawazuddin Siddiqui, he springs a new surprise reminding there is much more to come. He does it every time. He just did it again.

In Serious Men, Sudhir Mishra casts Siddiqui as Ayyan Mani, a Dalit migrant from Tamil Nadu in Mumbai. He lives in a one-room chawl with wife and little son, and works as a personal assistant to an important man in an important organisation.

Ayyan could be summed up by the cliches of socio-cultural constraint that such a backdrop normally brings in its wake, except that there is a quirk about the protagonist that lets Siddiqui revel in his role. Far from being one among the countless hordes that suffer silently in the dank underbelly of Maximum City, self-made Ayyan has learnt to use everything and everybody at his disposal, in a bid...

Ayyan Mani has many dreams, but his vision is the 4G model, i.e. the four generation model that he explains in the trailer of the Netflix Film, Serious Men, where the fourth generation of an under-privileged family is able to join the world of the eponymous serious men.

Directed by National Award winner Sudhir Mishra, and starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Ayyan Mani, the film is based on the novel by the same name, written by author Manu Joseph. The script has been brought to life by writer-producer Bhavesh Mandalia (Oh My God! and Angrezi Medium) and filming occurred in Mumbai.

Talking about Serious Men on Netflix Sudhir Mishra said, “The great thing about Manu Joseph’s novel is that it is funny and wacky, yet deeply emotional. The film charts its own graph for the transformation of the story to another medium, but it still remains an endearing story...

Angrezi Medium movie review is here. Directed by Homi Adajania, the movie is the sequel to the 2017 comedy Hindi Medium and stars Irrfan Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Radhika Madan, and Deepak Dobriyal. Does it stays true to the expectations?. Let?s find out in the movie review of Angrezi Medium

Immediate reaction when the end credits roll

The magic of Irrfan Khan?s as an actor par excellence charms this quirky family ode to fatherhood with his irresistible magic.

The Story of Angrezi Medium

A simpleton from Udaipur Champak Bansal (Irrfan) who has the tendency to be confused from time to time belongs to the age old legacy of the famous chain of sweet delicacies Ghasitaram?s. The happy go lucky Champak is blessed with a sweet teenage daughter, Tarika (Radhika Madan). One day, Tarika expresses her strong desire to study in a prestigious university in London.

Her school has...

New Delhi, July 17: Filmmaker Umesh Shukla was offered noted Marathi writer-director-actor Girish Joshi's comic thriller, starring Arshad Warsi, to co-direct but he cannot take it up as his hands are already full with multiple projects.

The script for the new movie is penned by Bhavesh Mandalia, who had earlier written "Omg - Oh My God!", directed by Shukla.

"There is no truth to reports of Umesh Shukla co-directing a film with Girish Joshi," Shukla's spokesperson said in a statement.

"Umesh is a thorough professional and though the film did come to him, he was completely tied up with his prior professional commitments.

There was a strong buzz in the media that Arshad Warsi has been roped by Omg! director Umesh Shukla for a comic thriller. Contrary to reports, Umesh Shukla of Omg! fame will not be a part of Girish Joshi's comic thriller starring Arshad Warsi.Though the script penned by Bhavesh Mandalia, who had earlier written Omg! did come to Umesh Shukla, the producer and director already had his kitty full with a three film deal with T-Series and another project with a huge production...

Mumbai, July 15: Filmmaker Umesh Shukla will team up with noted Marathi writer-director-actor Girish Joshi to direct a comic thriller featuring Arshad Warsi in the lead.

It has been penned by Bhavesh Mandalia, who made people sit up and take notice of his writing skills in hit movie "Omg: Oh My God!", which was directed by Shukla.

"I'm very excited about the project. While I share a great comfort level with Bhavesh Mandalia, I look forward to working with Arshad Warsi, who in my opinion is extremely talented," Shukla said in an statement.

He will also produce the film. Reportedly Paresh Rawal has been approached for.

Paan Singh Tomar (Hindi) directed by Tigmanshu Dhulia was declared the Best Film at the 60th National Film Awards announced today at a joint Press Conference addressed by the Chairpersons of the three juries; Basu Chatterjee for Feature Films, Aruna Raje for Non-Feature Films and Swapan Mullick for Best Writing on Cinema.

In non-feature film category, the award for the Best Film went to Shepherds of Paradise (Gojri & Urdu) produced and directed by Raja Shabir Khan. In the category of Best Writing on Cinema section, the book ‘Silent Cinema in India – A Pictorial Journey’ (English) written by B.D. Garga has bagged the top honour, whereas P.S. Radhakrishnan has been conferred the award for the Best film Critic.

Chittagong (Hindi) and 101 Chodiyangal (Malayalam) have shared the Indira Gandhi award for the Best Debut Film of a Director. The award for the Best Popular Film for providing wholesome entertainment has...