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Ic 814: The Kandahar Hijack is a six-episode limited series, with which noted Indian filmmaker Anubhav Sinha debuts on the Ott platform. The history behind the hijacking of the Indian Airlines flight Ic 814 is already available in the public domain, so a fictional show inspired by these real-life events may become a frivolous attempt if it doesn’t carefully balance factual accuracy with creative freedom. But Sinha, along with his co-writer Trishant Srivastava and Adrian Levy, who takes credit for the story, respects the gravity of the events. They craft a riveting narrative that not only captures our attention but also compels us to engage deeply with the unfolding drama, even as we remain acutely aware of the outcome. It is a tense hijack thriller that refuses to adhere to the tried and tested tropes of high-octane action sequences or principal characters blurting out nationalistic rhetoric or jingoistic dialogues to...

The Kandahar Hijack is often cited as an example of the failure of Indian diplomacy during a crisis. The delayed decision-making, the fear of taking on the onus, and the lack of a clear vision resulted in the loss of an innocent life and a seven-day-long hijack of Indian Airlines Flight 814. Directed by Anubhav Sinha, Ic 814: The Kandahar Hijack dives deep to understand the delayed negotiation and the impact that it had on the passengers.

The series is an adaptation of Flight Into Fear by Captain Devi Sharan and Srinjoy Chowdhury, starring veteran actors Naseeruddin Shah and Pankaj Kapoor as the chiefs of the crisis management group. The series also features Vijay Verma as Captain Sharan, Patralekhaa Paul as flight attendant Indrani, and Dia Mirza as Shalini Chandra, editor of Indian Headlines. Ic 814: The Kandahar Hijack marks Sinha’s first time directing a series, and while the use...

There is a pretty thick line between using history to educate audiences and using history to benefit from certain (problematic) political trends that are being promoted through the world of entertainment. Now, there’s no doubt about the fact that there are so many unbelievable events happening nationally and internationally that it’s difficult to document everything so that the common man can be aware of such occurrences. And highlighting these incidents through movies or shows is necessary. But the act of repeatedly telling a well-documented incident via several movies feels odd. I mean, if a real-life story has been adapted in the form of feature films five times already, then artists should understand that taking yet another swipe at it will make it seem like they’re milking a tragic story to stoke certain nationalist sentiments. Well, I guess the makers of Ic 814: The Kandahar Attack weren’t hit with that realization,...

«La historia de Indrani Mukerjea: Una verdad enterrada» es un documental dirigido por Uraaz Bahl y Shaana Diya.

Un caso mediático con una acusada de renombre, Indrani Mukerjea, reconocida en toda la India por su vida glamurosa, su dinero y fama..

Indrani tenía una hermana llamada Sheena Bora, de la que no se sabía hacía tres años.

En el año 2015, Indrani Mukerjea fue detenida acusada del asesinato de su hermana, Sheena Bora.

El caso se convirtió en mediático porque se trataba de la alta sociedad de Bombay. Cada día surgían nuevos indicios y pistas. La investigación policial casi en algo público y se volvió al 2012, cuando se había encontrado un cadáver, en un bosque.

Nadie investigó, nadie hizo preguntas hasta aquel 2015 en el que Indrani fue detenida.

“La historia de Indrani Mukerjea: Una verdad enterrada” nos cuenta todas y cada una de las ramificaciones del casi, sin pasar por alto todas las teorías,...

Mumbai, Feb 12 (Ians) The trailer of the upcoming true crime documentary ‘The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth’ was unveiled on Monday. It gives audiences a glimpse of the infamous alleged murder case that sent shockwaves across the country.

It also features Indrani Mukerjea, who has been accused of murdering her daughter Sheena Bora, answering the questions with regard to the case.

What unfolded after shook Mumbai’s high society and the country at large, forever altering the lives of the Mukerjea and Bora families.

Indrani, who was an accomplished media executive and socialite, was married to media baron Peter Mukerjea. In 2015, she was arrested for murdering Sheena Bora. After her arrest, Indrani was sent to judicial custody at a women’s-only prison in Byculla Jail, Mumbai.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (Cbi) took over the case and filed charges against Indrani under the Indian Penal Code Sections 302 (murder), 201 (causing disappearance...

Mumbai, Jan 29 (Ians) The upcoming true-crime documentary series titled ‘The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth’, will unravel the infamous case of Indrani Mukerjea about allegedly murdering her 25-year old daughter Sheena Bora.

Indrani, who was an accomplished media executive and socialite, was married to media baron Peter Mukerjea. In 2015, she was arrested for murdering Sheena Bora. The case sent shockwaves across the nation.

The documentary features Indrani Mukerjea, her children – Vidhie Mukherjea and Mikhail Bora, veteran journalists, and lawyers spotlighting dysfunctional family dynamics and complex motivations. It is helmed by Shaana Levy and Uraaz Bahl, and also reveals for the first-time ever unsettling call recordings between Indrani, Peter, and Rahul Mukerjea and unseen images of the family.

It explores sensational family secrets, complicated relationships, buried connections and the possibility of millions of dollars at stake.

After her arrest, Indrani was sent to judicial custody at a women’s-only prison in Byculla Jail,...

In 2015, the arrest of Inx media CEO Indrani Mukerjea for allegedly murdering her 25-year old sister Sheena Bora sent shockwaves through the nation. An accomplished media executive and socialite, married to media tycoon Peter Mukerjea, Indrani was an unlikely suspect. Slated for release on 23rd February, The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth covers the infamous story that continues to garner interest to this day.

A sensational scandal that rocked the entire nation, with one family’s darkest secrets at the centre of it all.

Netflix partners with long-time collaborators MakeMake and India Today Group to announce The Indrani Mukerjea Story: Buried Truth, a docu-series that will peel back layers of this scandalous case. The dramatic and fast-paced documentary with jaw-dropping twists, explores sensational family secrets, complicated relationships, buried connections and the possibility of millions of dollars at stake.

Charged with intrigue, the docu-series features Indrani Mukerjea, her children – Vidhie Mukherjea and Mikhail Bora,...

There are plenty of characters in the brand-new Disney+ Hotstar special, Karmma Calling, that was released on January 26, 2024. Most of the characters in the show have shades of gray to them, as they have qualities that keep them from being placed in any particular bracket. They have their reasons for why they were motivated to do something that, in retrospect, might have affected other people as well. Karmma Talwar, the female lead in the show, is one such character who might have had the viewer’s support, but does that make her actions right from a broader perspective? Let’s read the article to find out.

Spoilers Ahead

Who Was Karmma Talwar?

Karmma Talwar, aka Ambika Mehra, was the only daughter of Satyajeet Mehra, an employee of Kothari Industries who was wrongfully accused of committing financial fraud through a bank run by his employers. There were many bogus cases filed against him,...

Disney+ Hotstar is on a spree, releasing many shows that are official remakes of shows from the West. Karmma Calling is the brand-new addition to their library of remakes, and this one is adapted from ABC’s drama Revenge. Karmma Calling is the story of a woman who is out to get not just one rich family but many others associated with them who were responsible for wrongly convicting her father of crimes he never committed. Determined to exact revenge on the people who have now become rich and influential, she is hell-bent on breaking their arrogance one step at a time.

Spoilers Ahead

What Happened To Ahan Kothari?

Karmma Calling began with Ahan nowhere to be found by his family, friends, and Karmma on the night of the engagement. As the party began, Indrani Kothari, the groom’s mother drew all the attention towards herself. Meera Kothari, Ahan’s sister,...

Revenge is a dish best served cold. This is the theme of the month as Karmma Calling, the official remake of the ABC show Revenge, hit Disney+ Hotstar. The original and the remake are all about a young woman’s quest to seek vengeance against the people who wronged her father and walked away unharmed. Karmma Calling is set in the quaint seaside town of Ali Baug in Mumbai, where the wealthiest of people reside and are private about their affairs. Soon Karmma begins exposing many close to the Kothari family. If you liked Karmma Calling or generally enjoy revenge dramas, here is a list of television shows you must check out.

House Of Cards

There is no better show in the revenge drama genre than the Netflix original, Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright starrer House of Cards. The show set a benchmark in the political revenge drama genre. Before...

Remakes are the talk of the town, especially in the Disney+ Hotstar universe. On one hand, The Night Manager was a huge success, while The Trial, the remake of the CBS drama The Good Wife, did not receive much appreciation because of the unsatisfactory writing and terrible understanding of the nuances from the original show. The third show in line after these two remakes is Karmma Calling, an official adaptation of the ABC show Revenge. The Hindi remake was created by Ruchi Narain and released on January 26, 2024, on Disney+.

Karmma Calling is a seven-episode-long show that covers the life of Indrani Kothari, the matriarch who used to be a superstar in the Hindi film industry. Her life post-marriage to the rich businessman Kaushal Kothari led her to move to Alibaug and become a part of the elite group living lavishly by the seaside. In comes Karmma Talwar, who seems to have it all,...

Karmma Calling, the brand new Disney+ Hotstar remake of the ABC show Revenge, is filled with many characters that have plenty of reasons to sabotage each other. They have shades of gray and would cross any line to make sure their plans work and their goals are achieved. Some have issues with their parents while others purely want to harm the rest. Here is a list of characters from Karmma Callingthat explains their motives and actions.

Indrani Kothari

Indrani Kothari is portrayed by the very famous Raveena Tandon, who ruled the Hindi film industry throughout the 1990s. Incidentally, she plays the role of a yesteryear actress as well who was considered one of the best in the industry. With her marriage to an ultra-rich businessman, Kaushal Kothari, in Karmma Calling, she has cemented herself as a powerful woman in the social circles of Ali Baug. Ali Baug is far away...

Actress Raveena Tandon, who plays Indrani Kothari in the upcoming show ‘Karmma Calling’, shared that she is poles apart from her role in real life. With this show, audiences will witness Raveena in an unseen avatar. She has shared the similarities and the differences she sees between Indrani Kothari and herself.

Talking about it, Raveena said: “When I think of similarities, the love and the urge with which Indrani protects her family, is something I strongly resonate with. I love my children dearly and can do anything in my power to protect them, just like how Indrani is ready to walk a mile to protect Ahaan.”

“The fashion sense and glam quotient that Indrani exudes is something I admire and enjoy in personal capacity as well. On the other hand, Indrani and I are poles apart. She has a layered aspect to her personality, where she does things in a way that questions her morals.

As the release date of Hotstar Special ‘Karmma Calling’ approaches, Bollywood actress Raveena Tandon is generating buzz by giving a glimpse into her character, Indrani Kothari. In a recent tweet, the actress hinted at a role that puts her acting prowess to the ultimate test.

Raveena Tandon’s Tweet Unveils Indrani Kothari’s Intriguing Persona

Raveena Tandon took to Twitter to share a sneak peek into her character’s enigma in ‘Karmma Calling.’ The tweet reads, “Na power, na paisa, na rules – Indrani ka samna koi nahi kar paya. Kya hoga jab uska samna hoga uske Karmma se?. ” This cryptic message hints at a character with layers of complexity and challenges, promising a captivating narrative.

Na power, na paisa, na rules- Indeani ka samna koi nahi kar paya. Kya hoga jab uska samna hoga uske Karmma se? #HotstarSpecials #KarmmaCalling – all episodes streaming from Jan 26th. #KarmmaCallingOnHotstar @namrata.sheth @gauravshogun @varunsood12 @waluschaa @piyushkhati…...

Actress Raveena Tandon has decoded her character Indrani Kothari in the upcoming show ‘Karmma Calling’, and called it an absolute diva. With this show, audience will witness Raveena in an unseen avatar.

Talking about the same, Raveena said: “Indrani Kothari is an absolute diva. She thrives on power and love for her family and can go to any lengths to protect them. Glamorous on the outside, she is soft-hearted and has a mysterious aspect to her personality.”

“She is flawed in her own ways and this makes her character more layered and challenging to play. Indrani goes through an array of emotions which showcase her vulnerabilities on one side and her idea to be in a position of power on the other,” shared Raveena.

The actress added: “This is something I have never done before and I am looking forward to audience reactions.”

Produced by R.A.T films, adapted...

Actress Raveena Tandon has opened up about how she slipped into the glam look of her character Indrani Kothari for ‘Karmma Calling’, and shared how she took tips from her daughter Rasha in order to fit into the trends.

The reigning queen of Alibaug, Indrani Kothari played by Raveena is all things glam and glitz but what no one knows is what goes behind the making of this picture perfect character on screen.

Talking about it, Raveena said: “One of the most challenging yet significant part of playing Indrani Kothari was acing her glamorous outlook. She is all things extravagant and larger than life. Before we decided her final looks, we had over 50 look tests and costume trails.”

“As a team, we needed to be convinced about how Indrani dressed and looked. From classy make-up, hair and colourful bling costumes, Indrani Kothari’s character had to reflect grandeur,” shared the actress.

Exclusive: Ruchi Narain was obsessed with ABC’s early 2010s drama Revenge — so much so that she spent years trying to land the rights to remake the Mike Kelley show in India.

“I was addicted to the show,” she recalled during an exclusive interview. “From when I saw episode one a decade ago, I thought that this is it — something that should be taken to the Indian audience.”

Now that’s finally come to pass, with Disney+ Hotstar in December ordering a remake, Karmma Calling, from R.A.T. Studios. Narain has the led the adaptation process, and the screenwriter and director has told Deadline the story of how she approached the trials and tribulations of porting the Hamptons to Mumbai high society.

But first, it’s worth exploring exactly how the series came about. Narain, known for hit Indian films such as Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi and Netflix’s 2020 feature Guilty,...

Actress Raveena Tandon, who will be seen playing Indrani Kothari in the upcoming show ‘Karmma Calling’, shared how this character has helped her explore a very different aspect of herself as an artist, adding that it is unlike any roles she has played before.

Talking about her character in this series, the actress known for her work in ‘Aks’, said: “Playing Indrani helped me explore a very different aspect of myself as an actor, it is unlike any characters I have played before. I am experimenting with my characters.”

Raveena further decoded her character: “Indrani is powerful, strong-headed and wants to maintain her position in the elitist society. She has secrets to hide but her life is altered in many ways as Karma Talwar enters the picture but she is not a woman to give in to her Karma that easily.”

The actress added that ‘Karmma Calling’ is a tale of the glamorous,...

Actor Varun Sood has shared insights into the rigorous physical preparation he underwent for his role in the upcoming show ‘Karmma Calling’, and revealed the challenges of balancing intense workout sessions, long shooting hours, and maintaining a disciplined diet to achieve a unique on-screen persona.

Varun who plays Ahaan Kothari, has spilled the beans on his fitness routine and diet regime.

Talking about the same, he said: “For Ahaan, I had to take my workout regime to a different level altogether because I just wanted to be on camera in an avatar where no one has seen me before. It was quite intense to manage both my workouts and the shoot on the same days, there were times where I was shooting for 12-15 hours, and I still had to make time for two hours of gym everyday.”

“About the diet, I was barely eating any carbs, barely eating any...

The director of ‘Karmma Calling’ Ruchi Narain has revealed how she was surprised to do so many retakes, only to get the hair and makeup right. Talking about the same, Ruchi said: “On shoot one of the biggest jokes for me was that I have never done so many retakes for hair and makeup, but the looks are so important in the show because of the world we are set in.”

“The way you look, the way your hair and makeup is done, those things are the Usp of the show. We worked very hard on the costumes and looks of every character. One thing I clearly remember was that when Rasha came to see the sets she was stunned at how cool the series was,” added Ruchi.

‘Karmma Calling’ is a glimpse into the unapologetically rich world of glitz and glamour, filled with deceit and betrayal. Throned in Alibaug,...

Known for his work in ‘Suryaputra Karn’, ‘Devon Ke Dev…Mahadev’, ‘Chandramukhi’ and others, actor Vikramjeet Virk is now making his Ott debut with the show ‘Karmma Calling’, and shared how it’s a rewarding feeling to find the right character.

Vikramjeet is making his debut in the world of Ott alongside Raveena Tandon.

Reflecting on this exciting new chapter, he shared: “It’s a rewarding feeling to find the right character for my Ott debut. Over the past couple of years, I have been approached for various web series, but none resonated with me. However, when I came across the character of ‘Sameer’ for ‘Karmma Calling’, it struck a chord, and I felt a deep connection.”

“Now, I hope that the audience will also appreciate and connect with me in this role. I believe I have chosen the perfect character for my Ott debut, and I am eager to...

The director of ‘Karmma Calling’ Ruchi Narain has revealed that she was not aware of actor Varun Sood before casting him for the show. She shared how his innocence appealed to her.

Varun plays the character of Ahaan Kothari in the show. Ruchi spilled the beans on the details of the casting process of Ahaan Kothari.

She said: “I haven’t been able to watch a lot of stuff, ever since I became a working mother. So, I wasn’t really aware of Varun Sood. When we started the casting for Karmma Calling, Panchami Ghavri, the casting director, sent me the tests for Ahaan Kothari.”

Ruchi said Varun was the second test she saw and then she stopped.

“I was like this is the guy and called for him. When I met him, what appealed to me about him was that he had a lot of innocence. He looks like this really attractive,...

Indrani Kothari, the reigning queen of the Alibaug society, is ready to welcome you to her unapologetically rich world of glitz and glamour, filled with deceit and betrayal. Portraying the powerful character of Indrani is the talented Raveena Tandon. Produced by R.A.T Films, adapted for India and directed by Ruchi Narain.

Talking about Indrani Kothari and the series, Raveena Tandon, said, “Indrani Kothari believes the world is her stage and I haven’t essayed such a character in a very long time. Karmma Calling is definitely more than what meets the eye and explores different facets of the world of the rich.”

“Collaborating with Disney+ Hotstar was a great experience and playing Indrani helped me explore more for myself as an actor. It is a never-seen-before and never done before role and I am looking forward to audience reactions. Collaborating with R.A.T Films and Ruchi Narain has been exceptional.

Indrani Kothari, the reigning queen of the Alibaug society, is ready to welcome you to her unapologetically rich world of glitz and glamour, filled with deceit and betrayal. Portraying the powerful character of Indrani is the talented Raveena Tandon. Produced by R.A.T Films, adapted for India and directed by Ruchi Narain.

Talking about Indrani Kothari and the series, Raveena Tandon, said, “Indrani Kothari believes the world is her stage and I haven’t essayed such a character in a very long time. Karmma Calling is definitely more than what meets the eye and explores different facets of the world of the rich.”

“Collaborating with Disney+ Hotstar was a great experience and playing Indrani helped me explore more for myself as an actor. It is a never-seen-before and never done before role and I am looking forward to audience reactions. Collaborating with R.A.T Films and Ruchi Narain has been exceptional.

Raveena Tandon stars in “Karmma Calling,” the Indian adaptation of ABC series “Revenge.”

Tandon plays Indrani Kothari, the reigning queen of society in Alibaug, a rich world of glitz, glamor, deceit and betrayal.

“Revenge,” which aired from 2011-2015, was produced by ABC Signature, a part of Disney Television Studios, and earned star Madeleine Stowe a best actress nomination at the Golden Globes.

“Karmma Calling” is produced by R.A.T Films (Disney+ Hotstar’s “Hundred”) and adapted for India and directed by Ruchi Narain (Netflix’s “Guilty”). Tandon, one of the biggest Bollywood stars of the 1990s and best actress winner at India’s National Film Awards for “Daman” (2000), made her streaming debut with Netflix series “Aranyak” (2021) and had a prominent role in “K.G.F: Chapter 2,” one of India’s biggest box office hits of 2022.

Gaurav Banerjee, head of content at Disney+ Hotstar, said: “This year, Disney+ Hotstar celebrated a lot of...

Clubhouse, the buzzy audio social network, is moving into original programming.

The platform, which has seen an influx of members from Hollywood over the last twelve months, is funding a slate of audio pilots.

The scheme will see it hand a slew of creators $5,000 a month for three months and a panel of judges will listen to each pilot with some chosen to go forward as Clubhouse-backed shows on an ongoing basis. All Clubhouse members will be able to listen to the pilots (see full list below). Creators will retain all IP to their shows.

Its Creator First Pilot Season is designed to help support new voices on the platform and the company says this is just the “beginning of a significant wave of new programming”.

“Pilot Season is a throwback idea from the entertainment industry with a modern Clubhouse spin,” it said. “You’ll be hearing from creators around...

Exclusive: Cream Productions, the company behind CNN’s upcoming docuseries The Story of Late Night, is set to develop feature documentaries with activists Indrani and Gk Reid.

Indrani is an Indian-Canadian director, photographer and activist, while Reid is a producer, multidisciplinary artist and social justice advocate.

The company and the pair will create, develop and produce feature docs with a social justice focus. Indrani and Reid will work closely alongside President of Cream Kate Harrison Karman, as well as veteran documentary producer Corey Russell, who is an EVP at Cream Films.

Indrani directed Girl Epidemic, a short film about girls falling victim to sex slavery, child labor and infanticide, which earned the Disruptive Innovator award at the 2019 Tribeca Film Festival. She has also worked with the likes of Beyonce and Lady Gaga and was mentored by David Bowie.

Reid has also worked with Bowie and Lady Gaga as well as...

Francis Whately's documentary The Last Five Years, which debuts January 8th on HBO, takes a close look at David Bowie's final recorded documents, The Next Day and Blackstar. Instead of the usual procession of famous talking heads that appear in most music docs, the portrait quizzes his close collaborators on these last two albums – producer Tony Visconti, graphic designer Jonathan Barnbrook, composer Maria Schneider and the Donny McCaslin-fronted jazz outfit that played on Blackstar. The movie toggles back and forth between decades, drawing connections between song lyrics from...

Lindsay Lohan has shot down rumours she's embarked on a new lesbian romance with celebrity photographer and reality TV star Indrani.

The Mean Girls star, who split from DJ Samantha Ronson last year, was alleged to be secretly seeing the 36 year old after working on a photoshoot together in recent months.

Indrani, real name Julia I. Pal-Chaudhur, failed to put a stop to the reports when she admitted the pair had been "spending a lot of time together", but her business partner Markus Klinko went one step further by confirming the romance.

He told the New York Post, "Lindsay and Indrani have been seeing each other since we shot her last fall. I've seen them on dates, I have seen them making out... Indrani is a good influence on Lindsay. She is the opposite of a party girl - a Princeton graduate, she's into art and is a philanthropist - not what you'd expect (of) the typical girl for Lindsay to go out with.

"When they are together, they talk about art and the deeper meaning in life."

But Lohan has firmly denied the reports, simply telling UsMagazine.com, "No, no, no... In No way am I dating her."...