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Madhubala Biopic: Alia Bhatt to Kriti Sanon – Actresses Who Can Star In It. (Photo Credit – IMDb/Instagram)

Today, Jasmeet K Reen, who directed Darlings, announced that she will helm the Madhubala biopic. She received praise for the Netflix film, which stars Shefali Shah, Alia Bhatt and Vijay Varma. Also, the biopic based on the life of the legendary actress is one of the much-anticipated projects since 2023. The rumours about the biopic have been going around for almost a year now. But at least, the director’s name is confirmed.

In Jasmeet K Reen’s post about the Madhubala biopic, there is no mention of who will play the late iconic actress. The caption reads, “An exciting new journey with some wonderful people begins, grateful.” In this article, we have listed a few names we think are well-suited to headline the biopic.

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Sony Pictures International Productions has recently announced its collaboration with Brewing Thoughts P Ltd and Madhubala Ventures for the highly anticipated biopic of the legendary Indian actress, Madhubala. Titled simply as “Madhubala,” the film aims to pay a heartfelt tribute to the iconic figure of Indian cinema whose influence transcends generations.

Directed by Jasmeet K Reen, known for her directorial debut with “Darlings,” starring Alia Bhatt, the biopic is poised to capture the essence of Madhubala’s life and career with sensitivity and authenticity.

The production is a joint effort between Sony Pictures International Productions and Brewing Thoughts P Ltd, spearheaded by Prashant Singh and Madhurya Vinay. Additionally, Madhubala’s sister, Madhur Brij Bhushan, and Arvind Kumar Malviya from Madhubala Ventures are onboard as co-producers, ensuring an intimate portrayal of the legendary actress’s journey.

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A biopic on the life and legacy of late veteran star Madhubala, famously called ‘the living Taj Mahal’ and ‘India’s Marilyn Monroe’, has been announced by Sony Pictures International Productions, India.

The studio has signed Jasmeet K. Reen, who made her debut feature film ‘Darlings’ starring Alia Bhatt.

The studio is developing the cinematic journey and the challenges she confronted as a woman navigating the complexities of the entertainment industry during her era.

The film is produced by Sony Pictures International Productions and Brewing Thoughts Pvt. Ltd. (Prashant Singh and Madhurya Vinay), with whom the studio has already started working on India’s biggest superhero trilogy, ‘Shaktimaan’.

Madhubala’s sister Madhur Brij Bhushan and Arvind Kumar Malviya (Madhubala Ventures) are co-producers on the film.

However, details about who will play the titular role are still under wraps.

One of the highest-paid and greatest actresses in the history of Indian cinema,...

Netflix India emerged as a big winner at the Filmfare Ott Awards 2023 last evening, bagging 26 awards and reaffirming its position as a leading platform for quality content. Its diverse slate of series and films garnered widespread acclaim, with many of its productions being recognized for their compelling storytelling, stellar performances, and exceptional direction.

The series winner list includes “Best Series” for Scoop, “Best Series Critics” for Trial By Fire, “Best Director Critics” for Randeep Jha (Kohrra), “Best Actor Series” for Suvinder Vicky (Kohrra) and Rajshri Deshpande (Trial By Fire), “Best Actor Series Critics” for Karishma Tanna (Scoop), “Best Supporting Actor” for Barun Sobti (Kohrra) and Tillotama Shome (Delhi Crime S2).

The films’ winner list has “Best Film Critics” for Konkona Sen Sharma (Lust Stories) And Vasan Bala (Monica O My Darling), “Best Actor Film Critics” for Rajkummar Rao (Monica O My Darling) and Sanya Malhotra (Kathal), “Best Actor- Web Original...

Netflix India emerged as a big winner at the Filmfare Ott Awards 2023 last evening, bagging 26 awards and reaffirming its position as a leading platform for quality content. Its diverse slate of series and films garnered widespread acclaim, with many of its productions being recognized for their compelling storytelling, stellar performances, and exceptional direction.

The series winner list includes “Best Series” for Scoop, “Best Series Critics” for Trial By Fire, “Best Director Critics” for Randeep Jha (Kohrra), “Best Actor Series” for Suvinder Vicky (Kohrra) and Rajshri Deshpande (Trial By Fire), “Best Actor Series Critics” for Karishma Tanna (Scoop), “Best Supporting Actor” for Barun Sobti (Kohrra) and Tillotama Shome (Delhi Crime S2).

The films’ winner list has “Best Film Critics” for Konkona Sen Sharma (Lust Stories) And Vasan Bala (Monica O My Darling), “Best Actor Film Critics” for Rajkummar Rao (Monica O My Darling) and Sanya Malhotra (Kathal), “Best Actor- Web Original...

Jasmeet K Reen, who made her directorial debut with the dark comedy Darlings starring Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah and Vijay Varma, is all set to helm another ambitious project. The filmmaker has been roped in to write and direct the biopic of the legendary actress Madhubala, who is regarded as one of the most iconic and influential figures of Indian cinema.

The biopic, which is currently in the scripting stage, is being produced by Madhubala’s younger sister Madhur Brij Bhushan along with Brewing Thoughts Private Limited. The film will cover various aspects of Madhubala’s life, from her childhood and early career to her rise to stardom and her tragic demise at the age of 36 due to a congenital heart defect.

According to a report by Pinkvilla, the makers want to have a script that does justice to the events of her life and Jasmeet was brought on board...

Mumbai, Aug 5 (Ians) Actor Vijay Varma, who was most recently seen in the streaming anthology ‘Lust Stories 2’ and ‘Kaalkoot’, is celebrating the first anniversary of his streaming film ‘Darlings’. Vijay played the character of an abusive and alcoholic husband ‘Hamza’ in the film, opposite Alia Bhatt, who made her debut as a producer with the film.

While the film went on to garner a lot of praise, Vijay’s performance too was well received starting a chain wherein he was seen in negative roles until his recent release of ‘Kaalkoot’ in which he plays a righteous cop.

Vijay took to social media on Saturday to share a snippet from the movie. In the caption, he wrote, ” One year of #Darlings. So proud of this crazy story and the twisted relationships it explored. Cheers to my lovely team and to the audience”.

Speaking about the film, the actor said, “One...

2022 for the Hindi Film Industry (or popularly known as “Bollywood”) hasn’t been much of a memorable year either in terms of commercial success or when it comes to innovative films, and the post-pandemic effect cannot be ignored. Furthermore, the sorry state of the Indian economy and market also did not help as the masses faced terrible losses during the pandemic, and the film viewing habit cannot be viewed in isolation. This was only exacerbated by the high exposure to the Ott platforms for some sections of society. Yet there were a handful of exciting films that made this bland year memorable in the context of Hindi films. This list will consider films that marked their theatrical release in India in 2022 and will also include direct digital releases or things like Netflix originals. So, here are the top 10 Bollywood films of 2022 (ranked):

10. Darlings

This Alia Bhatt-starrer also sees...

Netflix, in partnership with National Commission for Women (Ncw), today hosted special discussions on the role of media and entertainment in empowering women, ahead of International Women’s Day. The two panel discussions brought together some of the most distinguished personalities from the industry, academia, NGOs, women actors and directors who shared their perspective on the role of storytelling in shaping the narrative of women empowerment.

The day-long event started with a panel discussion on the role of media and entertainment in women empowerment. The panel had celebrated actor and producer Huma Qureshi, Himanshu Rai – Director Iim Indore, Veerendra Mishra – Ips Aig MP Police, Nayana Sahasrabuddhe – President, Bhartiya Stree Shakti, Priyanka Kher – Breakthrough India and Uday Singh – Head Motion Pictures Association.

The second-panel discussion titled ‘Her Story, Her Voice: A Conversation with Women in Media & Entertainment’ provided insights on championing female representation in the entertainment industry. The panel featured women...

Dark comedies are a genre that can be rather rewarding and entertaining, as filmmakers like Park Chan-wook and Bong Joon-ho have exhibited time and time again. It takes, however, a very steady directorial hand to achieve the balance demanded, and, unfortunately, debutante Jasmeet K. Reen falls are at least partially short of retaining it. Let us see, however, if the presence of Alia Bhatt (also in the role of the producer for the first time) and the involvement of Red Chillies Entertainment (Shah Rukh Khan and his wife’s company) managed to salvage the film in the end.

The film begins with Hamza Shaikh announcing to his girlfriend, Badrunissa “Badru” Shaikh, that he has finally succeeded in an interview about a government job, subsequently proposing, to her intense joy. 3 years later, the couple is living in a small apartment over a hairdresser’s but

Hamza has succumbed to alcoholism,...

The biggest celebration of Indian cinema, the International Indian Film Academy and Awards (Iifa), returns with its 23rd edition to Abu Dhabi, on February 9th, 10th and 11th, 2023. As the countdown to the biggest celebration of Indian Cinema worldwide draws near, International Indian Film Academy (Iifa) Awards announces its 12 Popular Category nominations

Rounding out the 12 Popular award Categories are Best Picture | Direction | Performance in a Leading Role (Female)| Performance in a Leading Role (Male) | Performance in a Supporting Role (Female) | Performance in a Supporting Role (Male) | Music Direction| Best Story (Original) | Best Story (Adapted) | Lyrics | Playback Singer (Female) | Playback Singer (Male). Global Voting goes Live on Tuesday, 27th December 2022 and is open to everyone on https://gvote2023.iifa.com/

The top picks for the ‘Best Picture’ category are Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Darlings, Drishyam 2, Gangubai Kathiawadi, Vikram Vedha

Nominations for the ‘Direction’ category are Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, Brahmastra Part One: Shiva, Darlings,...

AnalysisMainstream cinema’s rising interest in telling stories of domestic violence, and the acclaim many of these films have enjoyed, show that the audience too has evolved over the years to embrace different kinds of narratives.Sowmya RajendranUntil a few years ago, films centred on women characters were described as 'women-centric' cinema. At the time, this often meant that the film was for a niche audience, dealing with issues that would only be of interest to women. But now, with the emergence of stars such as Vidya Balan, Deepika Padukone, Alia Bhatt, Manju Warrier, Nayanthara, Anushka Shetty, Samantha, Trisha, and Taapsee among others — all actors who have single-handedly shouldered films across genres — the term 'women-centric' cinema is becoming obsolete. The mushrooming of digital streaming platforms, which have brought out several originals with women in the lead, has also been a considerable influence. A film told from a woman’s point...

ReviewTrembling, vulnerable, and oscillating between standing up for herself and giving the marriage another chance, Aishwaya carries the film on her shoulders.Sowmya RajendranA hand lights candles slowly one by one, the flickering flame offering hope in the dark. At the end of it, we see Ammu’s glowing face. She’s the bride-to-be. Directed by Charukesh Sekar, Telugu film Ammu is a familiar story in society but not on screen. Aishwarya Lekshmi plays the titular character, a young woman caught in a violent marriage. If Jasmeet K Reen’s Darlings took the route of satire to lay out the psyche of a woman who undergoes domestic violence, Ammu paints a realistic portrait of it. Circle Inspector Ravindranath (Naveen Chandra) is an upright officer who is capable of showing sensitivity to survivors of sexual violence. He’s a loving and romantic husband who takes his responsibility towards his wife seriously.

Global superstar actor, Alia Bhatt, has today been honoured with the TIME100 Impact Award by Time Magazine, during an evening celebration held at the National Gallery Singapore.

The TIME100 Impact Award recognises visionaries who have gone above and beyond to make an impact and move their respective industries forward.

The Awards debuted earlier this year in Dubai and have reconvened today in Singapore, followed by a viewing party for the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix.

Speaking about the award, Alia said, “Thank you Time for this honour. To be given this award tonight, amongst some of the finest people in the world, feels wonderfully overwhelming. Ten years ago, when my journey as an actor began, all I thought about is how I would one day take over the world. I wanted to be perfect and I wanted everyone to know it. But if it falls to me in any way to lead by example,...

Alia Bhatt, the U.K.-born star of Hindi films, has had a busy year. She toplined and produced dark comedy “Darlings” on Netflix, which according to the streamer, scored the biggest opening for a non-English-language film globally. She also toplines “Rrr,” which earned lots of fans in the West when it streamed on Netflix earlier this summer. She kicked off 2022 at the Berlin Film Festival with “Gangubai Kathiawadi,” based on “Mafia Queens of Mumbai,” and just finished shooting Tom Harper’s “Heart of Stone,” co-starring with Gal Gadot. On Sept. 9, Disney is releasing “Brahmāstra: Part One — Shiva” worldwide. The fantasy adventure, in which she stars opposite her husband, Bollywood star Ranbir Kapoor, features an Indian cinematic universe, the Astraverse. “It’s the first of its kind; it’s a very brave, big giant step [in] that direction,” she says. “It is inspired deeply by Indian mythology and Indian culture and...

Photo: ‘Darlings’ Introduction Despite ‘Darlings’ being Jasmeet K. Reen’s debut film, there’s a sense of experience behind every move. Everything about it looks and feels like smart moviemaking. From its cinematography to its pacing to its acting, ‘Darlings’ is a not-so-hidden gem in the global ascendency of Bollywood. With two major production houses backing the film -- legendary Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment and star Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions -- Reen had all the resources she could’ve dreamt of. Throw in the notoriously free-spending streaming giant Netflix, and ‘Darlings’ was poised to be a hit. When Netflix bought the rights to the film in February 2022, there were some questions about the film’s reception, but those have been beyond answered. ‘Darlings’ managed the highest global opening for a Non-English Indian film, with well over 10 million hours watched across the world. Of course, anything...

Actress Shefali Shah announced on social media on Wednesday and that she has tested positive for Covid.

The actress, who was recently seen in the Alia Bhatt-starrer ‘Darlings’, shared the news about her health on her Instagram stories.

She wrote: “I have tested positive for Covid-19. Have immediately isolated myself and will be under home quarantine. I am following all safety protocols under the advise of my doctor. Requesting everyone who came in contact with me to get tested immediately too.”

‘Darlings’ is a black comedy-drama directed by Jasmeet K. Reen. It is produced by Gauri Khan, Alia Bhatt (in her debut production), and Gaurav Verma under the banners Red Chillies Entertainment and Eternal Sunshine Productions. The film also stars Vijay Varma and Roshan Mathew.

Shefali will next be seen in the second season of acclaimed Netflix show ‘Delhi Crime’, where she will reprise the role of Dcp Vartika Chaturvedi.

Vijay Varma’s character Moeen Bhai from Gully Boy is one of his most remembered characters till date. For his recently released film ‘Darlings’, opposite Alia Bhatt, he is seen playing a role that could have been touted as similar as the backgrounds may seem identical – that of a man living in a chawl. To break that image and to not make it look repetitive, Director Jasmeet K Reen and Vijay Varma worked very consciously on developing his character of Hamza Shaikh in the film.

Director Jasmeet K Reen shares, “Vijay and I consciously wanted to do something different than Gully Boy. It can seem similar as most of the Bambaiya chawl crowd speak in a similar tonality. When we went for recces to chawls across Byculla, I had met a few local boys staying there for research purpose and when Vijay took interest in it, we sent him there with my associate director.

A dark comedy dealing in the disturbing subject matter of domestic violence is taking audiences by storm in India and beyond.

Darlings, which began streaming on Netflix globally a week ago, has had the highest global opening for a non-English Indian film, with audiences spending more than 10 million hours watching it in its opening weekend, according to a statement released by the streaming service to the BBC.

It is also “currently trending in the top 10 in 16 countries in the Americas, Africa and Asia including in the UAE, Singapore, Malaysia, Kenya and Trinidad and Tobago.”

The film is directed by Jasmeet K Reen and stars Bollywood actress Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah and Vijay Varma in the lead roles. The narrative sees a young couple fall in love before he begins to abuse his young wife until, after a while, the tables are turned.

The film has enjoyed attention, not least because of actress Bhatt’s popularity,...

Cinema‘Darlings’, starring Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah and Vijay Verma in the lead, was released on August 5 on streaming platform Netflix. Tnm StaffNetflix/ Twitter The recently-released film Darlings — starring Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah and Vijay Verma — which was released on streaming platform Netflix, is all set to be remade in Tamil and Telugu. Darlings has received praise from the audience and critics alike since its release on August 5. The film marked Alia Bhatt’s debut as a producer with her production house Eternal Sunshine Productions, while it was co-produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment. As per an Ians report, producer and COO of Red Chillies Entertainment Gaurav Verma said, "We had the script of Darlings with us for a while now and through the journey of making it, we decided to make it in multiple languages. The film has a certain landscape which can be adapted very well in multiple languages.

OpinionDespite managing to entertain while making important points, ‘Darlings’ has its share of flaws. The biggest of which is placing the responsibility of walking out of a violent situation on the individual when the issue is systemic.Sowmya RajendranScreengrab: Netflix. Spoiler alert: This is not a review. This article discusses Darlings and how the film depicts the issue of domestic violence. It contains spoilers including a discussion on the ending. The recently released Hindi Netflix film Darlings is about a domestic violence survivor who decides to get rid of her husband. Directed by Jasmeet K Reen, Darlings is about Badru (Alia Bhatt), a young Muslim woman who is married to Hamza (Vijay Verma), an alcoholic Ticket Collector. Badru’s mother Shamshu (Shefali Shah) lives in the same building, which is home to several lower middle class families, and she is unable to bear the abuse that her daughter is facing.

Editor’s Note: This story contains some spoilers for Netflix’s “Darlings.”

Netflix’s “Darlings” contains a hazard warning.

At the film’s end a title card says, “Warning: Violence against women is injurious to health.” It’s a lesson learned firsthand by Hamza (Vijay Varma) when his wife Badru (Alia Bhatt) holds him hostage in their own home after years of domestic abuse.

Directed by Jasmeet K. Reen and written by Reen and Perveez Sheikh, “Darlings” arrives at a critical moment for South Asian audiences. In July, photographer Sania Khan was found dead in her Chicago apartment in what police ruled to be a murder-suicide perpetrated by her husband after years of abuse. On the same day that “Darlings” screened at a Manhattan theater, domestic abuse victim Mandeep Kaur was found dead in what is now being investigated as a homicide.

Both cases have sparked conversations about domestic violence...

Get ready for outstanding performances and incredible music with those dark thoda comedy Darlings, which is releasing on Netflix August 5th. Alia Bhatt is not only starring in the film; it is her first home production with her company Eternal Sunshine Production. The noir comedy, directed by Jasmeet K Reen, also features the fantastic cast of Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma & Roshan Mathew. Not only that, the music is by two of the Best, composer Vishal Bhardwaj, with lyrics by the Gulzar.

Sung by Arijit Singh, the first song, ‘La llaaj’, has dropped, and it is melancholic melodious music brilliance. The moving music video gives insight into the noir and showcases hints of Alia and Shefali Shah’s extraordinary performances.

We were intrigued by the trailer but even more so now seeing the soul-stirring track ‘La llaaj’.

Darlings releases on Netflix on August 5th!

Bollywood A-lister Alia Bhatt is enjoying a roaring 2022.

“Gangubai Kathiawadi,” in which she played the central, title role, had its world premiere as a Berlinale gala screening, was a box office success and was the #1 non-English film and the #1 film in 25 countries on Netflix globally. “Rrr,” in which she’s one of the leads, is one of the biggest Indian hits of the year.

And now, “Darlings,” Bhatt’s debut as producer, via her Eternal Sunshine Productions, is set for a worldwide debut on Netflix on Aug. 5. The film, where Bhatt also stars as a victim of domestic abuse who decides to take matters into her own hands, manages the feat of treating a serious subject with a dark comedy filter, without it being insensitive. It is directed by feature debutant Jasmeet K. Reen and written by Reen, Parveez Sheikh (“Queen”) and Vijay Maurya (“Gully Boy”).

“The minute you’re...

Ever since the posters and especially the very intriguing teaser of Darlings, fans have been eager to know more about the thoda dark thoda comedy, that stars Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma and Roshan Mathew in lead roles. Darlings is produced by Red Chillies Entertainment & Eternal Sunshine Productions is all set to premiere on 5th August 2022 on Netflix.

Now we have the brand new trailer and we are even more intrigued because Darlings is a dark comedy brimming with secrets, mystery and drama!

Alia Bhatt, kicking off her maiden production (Eternal Sunshine) with Darlings shared, “Darlings is special, the moment I read the script, I wanted to be a part of the film not only as an actor, but to play a larger role in bringing such unique stories to the viewers. I can’t hold back my excitement as we unveil the hard work of some amazing co-actors,...

Get ready; Alia Bhatt’s Darlings is all set to premiere on August 5th on Netflix!

The suspense drama has an incredible cast, including Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma, and Roshan Mathew. Produced by Gauri Khan, Alia Bhatt, and Gaurav Verma, the film is the feature film debut of director Jasmeet K Reen. It also boasts music by Vishal Bhardwaj with lyrics by Gulzar.

Though not much has been revealed, we do know that Darlings is a dark comedy-drama that explores the lives of a mother-daughter duo trying to find their place in Mumbai, seeking courage and love in exceptional circumstances while fighting against all odds.

Get a glimpse of the thoda dark thoda comedy with this teaser:

With Darlings, Alia Bhatt is making her debut as a producer with her banner Eternal Sunshine Productions, as well as starring in a dark character in the film. Right before the first day of the shoot,...

Here is some exciting news! Alia Bhatt’s Darlings, we can confirm, will premiere on Netflix this year. The much awaited and highly anticipated Red Chillies Entertainment & Eternal Sunshine Productions stars Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma and Roshan Mathew in lead roles. The debut full-length feature for director Jasmeet K Reen Darlings also brings together the absolute iconic names of music – composer Vishal Bharadwaj and lyricist Gulzar.

Check out this cute announcement video:

Director Jasmeet K Reen said, “I couldn’t have asked for a better feature film debut—working with a pool of versatile and talented actors has been an absolute pleasure. I am delighted that Red Chillies and Eternal Sunshine are taking the film across the globe with Netflix.”

Alia Bhatt, who marks her debut as a producer (Eternal Sunshine) with Darlings said, “Darlings holds a very special place in my heart, it’s my first film...

The much-awaited multi-starrer film ‘Darlings’ that features Alia Bhatt, Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma among others and is also the debut production of Alia is all set to be released on Netflix. The film is directed by Jasmeet K Reen and brings together noted music composer and director Vishal Bharadwaj and famed lyricist Gulzar. Talking about […]...

Mollywood The film is helmed by filmmaker Vysakh and has screenplay by Abhilesh Pillai.Tnm StaffFacebook/ Anna Ben The first-look poster of director Vysakh’s Night Drive starring actors Roshan Mathew, Anna Ben and Indrajith Sukumaran was unveiled on Thursday, December 9. The poster shows Roshan Mathew comforting a disheartened Anna Ben. The tagline of the film reads ‘The hunted becomes the hunters’. The film is written by Abhilesh Pillai, who is also on board as the writer for the upcoming films Pathaam Valavu and Cadaver. Bankrolled by Priya Venu and Neeta Pinto, Night Drive has music by composer Ranjin Raj. Shaji Kumar has been roped in as the cinematographer while Sunil S Pillai is on board as the editor. Anna Ben was last seen in Sara’s. Co-starring Sunny Wayne in the lead, the film garnered critical acclaim for discussing women’s abortion rights. The film tracks the story of...

Recenlty Alia Bhatt announced she was starting her own production company. With the fabulous name Eternal Shine Productions, they announced the first project titled Darlings. Produced in association with Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment the film is directed by Jasmeet K Reen and stars Alia Bhatt​, Shefali Shah, Vijay Varma and Roshan Mathew.

Check out the announcement video

Alia says it is a very special film but be warned because we hear: Caution is advisable – yeh comedy thodi dark hai…!

Now we have learned some epic music scoop!

The lyrics will be written by the esteemed Gulzar and if that was not amazing enough the music will be composed by Vishal Bhardwaj.

Yes, see it is true!

We can’t wait to learn more, see the film and listen to the soundtrack!

Watch this space for more!

CinemaRoshan Mathew made his Bollywood debut with the Anuraag Kashyap directorial ‘Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai’. Tnm StaffMollywood actor Roshan Mathew, who made his Bollywood debut with Anuraag Kashyap’s Choked: Paisa Bolta Hai, is now gearing up for his second Hindi movie, Darlings. He will be sharing the screen with actors Shah Rukh Khan and Alia Bhatt in the lead roles. Darlings is produced by Shah Rukh and Gauri Khan’s home banner Red Chillies Entertainment and Alia Bhatt’s Eternal Sunshine Productions. Shah Rukh Khan took to Twitter to make an announcement about the upcoming movie on Monday. The dark comedy film also marks the directorial debut of Jasmeet K Reen. “Life is tough Darlings, but so are you... both! Unleashing our Darlings onto the world... Caution is advisable. Ps: yeh comedy thodi dark hai…,” his post read. Life is tough Darlings, but so are you....both! Unleashing our #Darlings onto the world.

Mumbai, March 1: Alia Bhatt says she is 'thrilled' to co-produce her upcoming film 'Darlings' under her brand new banner Eternal Sunshine Productions along with her 'Dear Zindagi' co-star super star Shah Rukh Khan's Red Chillies Entertainment.

The film, which marks Alia's debut as producer, is a mother-daughter relationship story that features Alia alongside Shefali Shah. The film also features Vijay Varma and Roshan Mathew.

"I am really excited to be part of Darlings; it's a powerful story with a lot of humour and doses of dark comedy. I am thrilled to have Darlings as my first film as producer, that too in collaboration with my favourite, Shah Rukh Khan and Red Chillies," Alia says.

"Darlings" is also director Jasmeet K Reen's first venture. "With the brilliant Alia and Shefali portraying the mother-daughter duo, along with exceptionally talented Vijay (Varma) and Roshan (Mathew) we...