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Salakaar Review: Naveen Kasturia & Mouni Roy’s Is A Masterclass On How Not To Do Spy Thrillers! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Salakaar Review: Star Rating:

Cast: Naveen Kasturia, Mouni Roy, Mukesh Rishi, Surya Sharma, Ashwath Bhatt

Creator: Faruk Kabir

Director: Faruk Kabir

Streaming On: JioHotstar

Language: Hindi

Runtime: 5 episodes of 30 minutes each.

There is a saying in Sanskrit – ‘Ati Sarvatra Varjayet.’ Loosely translated into English, it means, too much of anything is harmful! Currently, that indicates too many spy thrillers! Like, I am literally 10 minutes away from surrendering if I am introduced to any more Spy Universe any further. The latest one is Naveen Kasturia and Mouni Roy, infiltrating Pakistan amidst a nuclear mission in this spy thriller titled Salakaar!

Created and directed by Faruk Kabir, this web series seems to be a film that was later very badly edited into five episodes to accomodate the space of a web series,...

Films and shows that focus on nationalism and religious majoritarianism have always been a part of the Indian entertainment industry. But after the success of Uri: The Surgical Strike, there was a notable uptick in the number of movies and series with jingoistic and extremist undertones being greenlit. Which political party benefited from that, and which community bore the brunt of that insidious trend? I won’t comment on that. That said, in the last 2 years there’s been a notable decline in the hype around narratives that feature the armed forces or intelligence agencies and a surge in (distorted) historical and mythological epics. They all serve the same purpose, just in different fonts. However, I guess a lot of producers didn’t get the memo about this shifting of the tide, and they kept putting their eggs in these baskets, even though they were being rendered irrelevant due to the changing state of geopolitics.

Bigg Boss 19 Trailer Review: Salman Khan Is Zoned Out! (Photo Credit –YouTube)

After a lot of speculation, Salman Khan is back with Bigg Boss 19. Another season of the biggest reality show on Indian Television is arriving, and the trailer has also been dropped. Salman Khan is seen donning a khadi kurta and jacket, turning into a proper neta ji.

The trailer of the reality show hints at turning a democratic season in, with Aavaam making the major decisions on the show. Salman Khan, in the trailer, is seen singing, “Aisa pehli baar hua hai 18 – 19 saalon mein.” However, there is something that is majorly off about this trailer!

The logo of Bigg Boss 19 is different. It hints at an intriguing premise, promising a season where contestants might form their own ‘government,’ compete for power, and probably stab each other in the back while doing it. This is a fresh twist on...

120 Bahadur Teaser Review: Farhan Akhtar’s Roar Against China Hints A Terrific War Film! (Photo Credit – YouTube)

War stories of bravery, grit, courage, and determination never go wrong if done with the slightest of sincerity and honesty. Last year, Sivakarthikeyan’s Amaran roared at the box office, and this year, Prithviraj Sukumaran and Ibrahim Ali Khan’s Sarzameen is getting all the love! Now, Farhan Akhtar is all set to arrive in the theaters with 120 Bahadur!

The teaser of the film has been dropped, and it offers a powerful glimpse into the 1962 Indo-China War, specifically the legendary Battle of Rezang La. Farhan Akhtar steps into the shoes of Major Shaitan Singh Bhati, a Param Vir Chakra awardee, leading a contingent of 120 Indian soldiers against an overwhelming force of 3,000 Chinese troops.

As Farhan Akhtar cries to fight till ‘khoon ki aakhiri boond,’ 120 Bahadur teaser gives you goosebumps! More so because the...

Saare Jahan Se Accha Trailer Review: Pratik Gandhi Is Promising A Good Spy Thriller! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

The trailer for the upcoming Netflix series Saare Jahan Se Accha, starring Pratik Gandhi, has dropped, and honestly, it is all the masala one might need during the Independence Day weekend if you have not planned a holiday already! The series promises to be a tense, high-stakes espionage thriller, set in the politically charged 1970s. The web series delves into the world of unsung heroes, pitting a meticulous R&aw agent against his equally cunning Isi counterpart.

The series seems to have hit a masterstroke with the casting of Pratik Gandhi as the R&aw agent, Vishnu Shankar. However, the winning stroke of this series is the intense rivalry between Pratik Gandhi’s Vishnu and Sunny Hinduja’s Murtaza, which is framed as a battle of wits rather than a simple good vs.

Coolie Hindi Trailer Review: Rajinikanth Packs A Punch! (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Finally, the wait is over, as the much-awaited trailer of Coolie has been unleashed. Starring the legend Rajinikanth in the lead role, the promo gives a glimpse of the madness that will be unleashed on the big screen on the eve of Independence Day. Backed by a strong star cast, the magnum opus is ready to fire all cylinders despite facing a big clash with Hrithik Roshan and Jr Ntr’s War 2. Keep reading for a detailed trailer review!

Anirudh gets it right, yet again!

Another big Tamil film, and as usual, we had to wait a bit longer for the Hindi trailer. But better late than never, the Hindi trailer is ou,t and it looks like a perfect commercial entertainer, with a stamp of Lokesh Kanagaraj over it. As we have seen in the past, the magic of Loki-Anirudh stays intact,...

Sunjoy Waddhwa’s Sphereorigins is set to unveil Salakaar, an edge-of-your-seat spy thriller hitting JioCinema and JioHotstar on August 8. Directed by Faruk Kabir, the series explores the raw, imperfect fight of a man learning to become a hero—every punch and every fall driven by genuine emotion rather than flashy choreography.

Filmmaker Faruk Kabir insists that action isn’t a formula; it’s an “emotional crescendo.” Rather than relying on elaborate choreography, he prefers to shoot fights himself to preserve their raw intensity. “Every punch, every chase, every fall is an extension of a feeling—love, fear, rage, even heartbreak,” Kabir explains.

Drawing on his experience with stunts in the Khuda Haafiz films opposite Vidyut Jammwal, Kabir recounts telling Jammwal to “fight like a broken guy from Lucknow would.” He believes that grounding action in lived-in truth brings audiences closer to the character’s inner world.

In Salakaar, this philosophy drives the story of Adhir,...

Salakaar Trailer Review: Faruk Kabir Promises An Intense Spy-Drama! (Photo Credit – YouTube)

The Independence season is all set to bring two Spy worlds for the audience. While Ayan Mukerji will rule the theaters with his Spy world in War 2 starring Hrithik Roshan & Jr Ntr, Faruk Kabir is all set to deliver his spy world with Salakaar! Starring Naveen Kasturia and Mouni Roy, the film is all set to arrive on JioHotstar on August 8.

The trailer of the film has been released, and it is based on an Indian spy who spies on Pakistan and lives there for one of the biggest secret missions that could change the fate of the nuclear war between the two nations!

Naveen Kasturia plays a spy and Salakaar‘s glimpse into this world of power, politics, and potential betrayal. The concept of the film – an advisor who is a hidden hand in Pakistan is inherently fascinating,...

Salakaar Teaser Review Ft. Naveen Kasturia & Mouni Roy (Photo Credit –YouTube)

With August 15 round the corner, Deshbhakti fever is shooting up to an all-time high. And to cash on the patriotic flavor, a new web series starring Naveen Kasturia and Mouni Roy is arriving on JioHotstar. A teaser of the web series has been dropped, and it is as confusing as intriguing, hinting at the formation of another Spy Universe.

The 45-second clip introduces Naveen Kasturia as an Indian Spy planted in Pakistan, but we get no idea about what he is doing and how he will do it! Naveen Kasturia refuses to shed his officer image which has been loved by the audiences in Tvf’s Aspirants!

In the Salakaar teaser, Kasturia looks like a man burdened by secrets, and his performance promises to be the raw and intense. Meanwhile, Mouni Roy, for a change, creates, intrigue rather than adding only glamor!

A Still Of Panchayat(Photo Credit –Prime Video)

After three much-loved seasons, Panchayat Season 4 is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. The village-set series, often called a modern-day version of Malgudi Days, is widely admired for its rustic charm, simple storytelling, and relatable characters. Many fans consider it one of the finest Indian web series of recent times. But if you are under the impression that Panchayat holds the crown as the highest-rated Indian show, think again.

The immensely popular film and TV database portal IMDb houses a list of the Top 250 TV Shows of All Time, featuring critically acclaimed titles from across the globe — from Breaking Bad (top ranked), Chernobyl, and Game of Thrones to Sherlock and Narcos. While Panchayat proudly finds a place on this coveted list, it’s not India’s top entry. Surprisingly, two other Indian series are ranked even higher.

The Two Indian Shows That...

~ The ZEE5 Global original series, ‘Mithya – The Darker Chapter’ will premiere on ZEE5 Global this Diwali – from November 1, 2024, ~

Global, 21st October 2024: ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, dropped the trailer of its original series and psychological drama ‘Mithya – The Darker Chapter today. Directed by Kapil Sharma and produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Rose Audio Visual Production, the show probes into the complex and volatile relationship between two half-sisters, Juhi (played by Huma Qureshi) and Rhea (played Avantika Dassani) and their battle for revenge and retribution. Set to stream on ZEE5 Global this Diwali, Mithya also stars Naveen Kasturia, Rajit Kapoor, Indraneil Sengupta, Avantika Akerkar, Rushad Rana, Krishna Bisht in supporting roles.

Trailer Link: – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKH5dGfNsNk

The trailer for ‘Mithya – The Darker Chapter’ leaps viewers back into the intense psychological drama between half-sisters Juhi and Rhea.

Films And Series To Watch if you loved Kota Factory. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Every year, lakhs of students head to Kota, dreaming of cracking their chosen competitive exam. Some succeed in doing so, while others face setbacks. Kota Factory’s story revolves around a 16-year-old Vaibhav (Mayur More) who moves to Kota from Itarsi to prepare for the Iit-jee exam.

Initially released in 2019, Kota Factory received much appreciation from the audience for realistically portraying the ever-challenging field of these competitive exams. The show, which also features Ahsaas Channa, Alam Khan, Ranjan Raj, Revathi Pillai, and Urvi Singh in pivotal roles, released its third season on Netflix recently.

If you are impressed by Kota Factory’s storyline, here’s a list of other web series and movies centered on competitive exams in India and the students’ struggles that you must watch.

Aspirants (2021-2023)

Tvf’s Aspirants follows the story of three...

A month hasn’t passed since the release of the third season of Panchayat, but our favorite Sachiv Ji is back again. Of course, he’s playing Iit-alumni turned physics teacher Jitendra Kumar, aka Jeetu Bhaiya, in Netflix’s Kota Factory. Not only is the character named after the actor himself, but he can very well be passed off as an exaggerated fictional version of the man. How remarkable it is that an actual IITan is playing one on screen! Although Jeetu Bhaiya is not exactly the main character of the show, he’s undoubtedly the focal point. While the first two seasons portrayed him as almost a friendly neighborhood messiah who appears as the solution to everyone’s problem, in the current season, Jeetu Bhaiya needs a bit of saving of his own. While the first season of the show was a charmingly realistic portrayal of Iit aspirants and...

Tvf is back again with the second season of its hit show Aspirants, which dives further into the memorable characters. Some, like Sandeep Bhaiya and Sk, have had their own spin-off shows, but it is in the second season that all of them reunite, and the drama takes off. We have come to associate Tvf with heartwarming and uplifting dramedies, but Aspirants Season 2 stays clear of the comedy. Very unlike Tvf, this season does not have humor as a sweet coating, which gives a feel-good vibe to Tvf shows. Sure, there may be very dark and heavy episodes sometimes, but the humor is always there. Aspirants works by inducing conflicts between almost all the characters and then stretching the scenes, sometimes into over-sentimental territories. That’s a nice technique to constantly keep the viewer engaged in the ever-evolving drama, but the knots they find themselves in are not that easy to truthfully resolve.

The popular TV drama series ‘Aspirants’ has unveiled the trailer of its second season. Following the events of Season 1, nothing is the same now as Abilash tries to balance his personal life and work after becoming an Ias officer, causing a crack in old friendships.

Every character has a problem of their own, though the primary focus here is Abhilash who after becoming an Ias officer from an aspirant has caused a wreck in his personal life.

The character who was once an aspirant much like his friends Guri, S.K, Sandeep Bhaiyya, and Dhariya is now keeping his old friends at an arm’s length.

The narrative presented in the trailer cuts back to scenes of both the past and the present, as the three Ias aspirants come closer to the end of their long and strenuous journey alongside senior aspirant Sandeep Bhaiyya, only to find new challenges facing them.

The popular TV drama series ‘Aspirants’ has unveiled the trailer of its second season. Following the events of Season 1, nothing is the same now as Abilash tries to balance his personal life and work after becoming an Ias officer, causing a crack in old friendships.

Every character has a problem of their own, though the primary focus here is Abhilash who after becoming an Ias officer from an aspirant has caused a wreck in his personal life.

The character who was once an aspirant much like his friends Guri, S.K, Sandeep Bhaiyya, and Dhariya is now keeping his old friends at an arm’s length.

The narrative presented in the trailer cuts back to scenes of both the past and the present, as the three Ias aspirants come closer to the end of their long and strenuous journey alongside senior aspirant Sandeep Bhaiyya, only to find new challenges facing them.

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...

Mumbai, Oct 13 (Ians) The superhit streaming show ‘Aspirants’, which stars Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, Sunny Hinduja and Namita Dubey, is returning with its second season.

It will follow the journey of its characters — Abhilash, Guri and Sandeep as they navigate life through love, career, ambition and dreams, only difference: the stakes will be much higher this time around.

The second season of the show will bow on Ott on October 25.

It showcases the journey of characters who meet during their preparations for Upsc but choose different paths of life as it throws oddballs at them.

Shreyansh Pandey, head of Tvf Originals, said: “We are truly proud of the eclectic slate of content we’ve created over the years, with ‘Aspirants’ topping charts across India. ‘Aspirants’ is a riveting story of human aspirations, friendships, and the transformative power of ambition and thinking big. Prime Video and Tvf have...

Mumbai, Oct 13 (Ians) The superhit streaming show ‘Aspirants’, which stars Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, Sunny Hinduja and Namita Dubey, is returning with its second season.

It will follow the journey of its characters — Abhilash, Guri and Sandeep as they navigate life through love, career, ambition and dreams, only difference: the stakes will be much higher this time around.

The second season of the show will bow on Ott on October 25.

It showcases the journey of characters who meet during their preparations for Upsc but choose different paths of life as it throws oddballs at them.

Shreyansh Pandey, head of Tvf Originals, said: “We are truly proud of the eclectic slate of content we’ve created over the years, with ‘Aspirants’ topping charts across India. ‘Aspirants’ is a riveting story of human aspirations, friendships, and the transformative power of ambition and thinking big. Prime Video and Tvf have...

Prime Video, today announced the worldwide premiere date for the latest season of, Aspirants. Exclusively premiering on October 25, the latest season will follow the journey of its characters – Abhilash, Guri and Sandeep as they navigate life through love, career, ambition and dreams, with stakes much higher and double the fun in the second attempt.

Created by The Viral Fever (Tvf), the engaging drama is directed by Apoorv Singh Karki. Buoyed by the success of the previous season, the series brings back the highly loved ensemble cast, including Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, Sunny Hinduja and Namita Dubey.

“Aspirants is an engaging, yet a relatable coming of age drama that beautifully brings to the fore a nuanced perspective on friendships, love and ambition through its characters and how they discerningly navigate the conflicts of their professional lives amidst the evolving dynamics of their relationships. The pursuit of career in...

Prime Video, today announced the worldwide premiere date for the latest season of, Aspirants. Exclusively premiering on October 25, the latest season will follow the journey of its characters – Abhilash, Guri and Sandeep as they navigate life through love, career, ambition and dreams, with stakes much higher and double the fun in the second attempt.

Created by The Viral Fever (Tvf), the engaging drama is directed by Apoorv Singh Karki. Buoyed by the success of the previous season, the series brings back the highly loved ensemble cast, including Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Singh Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, Sunny Hinduja and Namita Dubey.

“Aspirants is an engaging, yet a relatable coming of age drama that beautifully brings to the fore a nuanced perspective on friendships, love and ambition through its characters and how they discerningly navigate the conflicts of their professional lives amidst the evolving dynamics of their relationships. The pursuit of career in...

Yuvaa just dropped the first episode for their one-of-its-kind chat show, ‘Be A Man, Yaar! with Nikhil Taneja’, featuring none other than ‘Beeba Munda’, Vicky Kaushal. ‘Be A Man, Yaar!’ is India’s first chat show to have a fun, candid, unfiltered, raw and real conversation on ‘modern day masculinity’.

‘Be A Man, Yaar!’ aims to take the toxic out of masculinity by fostering honest, and authentic conversations about what it truly means to be a boy, a man, and ultimately, a human being. The series features renowned faces of the Indian media and entertainment industry as guests, like Karan Johar, Nakuul Mehta, Naseeruddin Shah, Vicky Kaushal, Zakir Khan, Naveen Kasturia, Amol Parashar, Sushant Divgikar, Vishnu and Govind Kaushal.

The first episode features the ‘beeba munda’ Vicky Kushal who unabashedly opened up about the ‘inferiority complexes’ and vulnerabilities that he faced in his life. The sneak peek promises a rollercoaster...

Mumbai, June 29 (Ians) Actor Sunny Hinduja, who is known for his roles in web series such as ‘Aspirants’ and ‘Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare’, spoke of the details behind the “Aarthik Stithi Theek Na Hai Humari” from the streaming series ‘Aspirants’. Hinduja revealed that the whole thing was improvised and not part of the script.Hinduja essayed the role of Sandeep Bhaiya in the coming-of-age show, and starred alongside Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, and Namita Dubey.

Elaborating on the details, Sunny said: “Firstly, this scene wasn’t part of the script. When we started shooting, I shared with Apoorv Singh Karki (the director) the background of my character ‘Sandeep Bhaiya’, and he felt that there should be a scene that showed his struggles. But we didn’t know how that would happen. We were all busy and kept shooting, and the days just passed.”

He further mentioned that the...

Actor Sunny Hinduja, who was seen playing the role of Sandeep Singh Ohlan in the web show ‘Aspirants’, has started shooting for the second season of the show and said that he is excited to reprise his role in the web series.

‘Aspirants’ deals with the past and present of three friends, Abhilash, Guri and Sk, who are Upsc aspirants. The past is all about their struggle as students to clear the examination and the present focusses on their life as adults. It features Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, Namita Dubey and Sunny Hinduja.

Sunny in season 1 played the character of Sandeep bhaiya, who is a student studying day and night to clear the civil service examination.

While talking about reprising the role in the second season, he recalled working in season 1 and said: “I am grateful for all the love and appreciation that I have received for my work in the first season.

Mumbai, April 7 (Ians) Actor Sunny Hinduja, who was seen playing the role of Sandeep Singh Ohlan in the web show ‘Aspirants’, recalled being part of the web series on its second anniversary. He added that very soon, makers might come up with its second season.

Tvf ‘Aspirants’ deals with the past and present of three friends, Abhilash, Guri and Sk, who are Upsc aspirants. The past is all about their struggle as students to clear the examination and the present focusses on their life as adults. It features Naveen Kasturia, Shivankit Parihar, Abhilash Thapliyal, Namita Dubey and Sunny Hinduja.

Sunny walks down the memory lane and shares: “I am delighted for all the love and support that I have received and continue to receive for my character Sandeep Bhaiya. The experience of working on the sets of the show was one of my personal favourites. It still feels fresh whenever...

Mumbai, Jan 15 (Ians) ‘Four More Shots Please’ actress Maanvi Gagroo made an announcement about her engagement and shared a picture of herself while showing off her engagement ring. However, she has not posted any pictures of her fiance.

She looked excited and cheerful in the picture and wrote in the caption with a heart emoji and a ring: “So this happened. #Engaged”. After the post, many of her fans congratulated her.

Sriti Jha commented: “Oh my god!!..I am shocked!” Actress Kirti Kulhari also wrote: “When u first shared and today, same reaction..super happy for u and only love and best wishes always.”

Sayani Gupta, who is Maanvi’s co-star in ‘Four More Shots Please’, said: “Chalo! Cat’s out of the bag … love you & jijaji too.” Other co-stars of Maanvi, including Sumeet Vyas, Naveen Kasturia, Prateik Babbar, Kubbra Sait, Jitendra Kumar and Vipul Goyal, also congratulated her.

On the work front,...

Actor Naveen Kasturia, who is gearing up for the second season of the streaming show ‘Pitchers’, has shared that although it took seven years for the second season of the show to come up, the story doesn’t have a leap of seven years. In fact, it is “much less”.

The actor, who plays the character of Navin Bansal – the founder and CEO of fictional technology start-up Pragati-i, said, “My character has changed immensely in the second season but the story doesn’t have a leap of seven years. Now, he has a company, people working for him, so he is more responsible. He is going through a very different set of challenges this time.”

Drawing parallels between his character and what aspiring actors in his field face, Naveen further mentioned, “I think the first season was about an actor trying to come to Mumbai from Delhi to become an actor.

One of the earliest shows from the second generation of Indian digital content ‘Pitchers’ is set to return with its second season as its trailer was unveiled on Monday evening. While the first season centred the life of four friends leaving their day jobs and starting a company together, the second season will showcase the story of their growing start-up Pragati.AI, which now has a strength of twenty-five employees and are seeking investors who will help them take their start-up to the next level.

Directed by Vaibhav Bundhoo, the series stars Naveen Kasturia, Arunabh Kumar, Abhay Mahajan, Abhishek Banerjee, Ridhi Dogra, Sikander Kher, Gopal Dutt, and Ashish Vidyarthi in key roles.

Actor Abhishek Banerjee, who gave the iconic dialogue “Tu beer hai” in his cameo in the first season, is also returning to the series.

For him, ‘Pitchers’ is like homecoming because he started his web series journey with...

Pitchers’ director Vaibhav Bundhoo announced the second season of the web series which will feature some new faces apart from the previous cast. Ridhi Dogra, Sikander Kher and Ashish Vidyarthi have joined the web series for the second season.

‘Pitchers 1’ is a story of four entrepreneurs, who left their jobs to establish their own ventures and for that they faced all the odds in their lives. It features Naveen Kasturia, Arunabh Kumar, Abhay Mahajan and Jitendra Kumar in lead roles and was released in 2015.

Vaibhav, who is known for ‘ImMature’, ‘Hostel Daze’, among others, said that the new season is going to be different and better in terms of story and visuals both.

“Season 2 of ‘Pitchers’ is going to be a level up not just in terms of story but also visually. The characters have evolved and so has the world of start-ups which they have to navigate. This show...

Ridhi Dogra is known for her work in ‘The Married Woman’, ‘Diya Aur Bati Hum’, Woh Apna Sa’ and ‘Khatron Ke Khiladi 6’. The actress in now on board the second season of the web series ‘Pitchers’ and she is quite happy to be part of Season 2 coming after seven years.

Ridhi said: “I was surprised when I was approached to be part of ‘Pitchers Season 2’. It’s a cult franchise and is loved by the audience across the country. Fans, including me, have been waiting for it to return for seven years now, and I am glad that I get to be a part of the much-awaited new season.”

‘Pitchers 1’ was a story of four entrepreneurs, who left their jobs to establish their own ventures and for that they faced all the odds. It featured Naveen Kasturia, Arunabh Kumar, Abhay Mahajan and Jitendra Kumar in lead roles and was streamed in 2015. Now,...

Two years since it left audiences clutching at a cliffhanger in its first season, ‘Breathe: Into The Shadows Season 2’ is ticking again. Released on Prime Video on the November 9, the psychological crime thriller has garnered an impressive IMDb rating of 8.9/10 so far.

Season 2 is packed with double the action, suspense and thrill, capped with an engaging storyline and performance by an ensemble cast.

Most of the cast members have been vocal about their characters in Season 2; now, South Indian multi-lingual star Nithya Menen, who reprises her role as Abha Sabharwal, shared her views on the second instalment of the franchise.

Menen said: “First, I feel lucky to have been a part of the Breathe franchise and work with immensely talented people on set. I have been a part of the team for a few years now and the first instalment of ‘Breathe: Into the Shadows’ was a special experience undoubtedly.

Ever since Amazon Original Breathe: Into the Shadows Season 2 released on Prime Video, viewers cannot stop praising it. From its storyline to the performances, the series is receiving immense reverence. Amidst many conversations around the original series and characters, it is Abhishek Bachchan (J) and Naveen Kasturia’s (Victor) compatibility that has caught everyone’s attention and has fans rooting for the new duo. Naveen Kasturia being the new character addition to the franchise spoke about his experience working with Abhishek Bachchan and how he went to Naveen’s mother to complain about him.

Naveen said, “Most of my scenes are with Abhishek, at least 90 of them. Initially I was very nervous, even during the reading sessions, I asked Mayank (Sharma) about Abhishek and Amit (Sadh), as I had always seen them on screen, but this was the first time I was working with them. But as we started working together,...

Actor Amit Sadh, known for his mind-blowing performances in Kai Po Che, Guddu Rangeela, Jeet ki Zidd and many more has floored the audiences once again with his performance in the Amazon Prime series Breathe Into the Shadows.

After giving us two compelling seasons, Breathe and Breathe: Into the Shadows Season 1, Amit Sadh is back with the highly anticipated Season 2 of Breathe: Into the Shadows. The very first season gave us an impeccable storyline with Amit Sadh’s unconventional role officer Kabir Singh and his character arc has continued.

The Ott thriller, now streaming, starring Abhishek Bachchan, Amit Sadh and Nitya Menen was directed by Mayank Sharma. From the intricate twists and turns to inspector Kabir joining the dots to unveiling the secrets, this season has truly entertained The audience. The season also has an interesting character development of actor Abhishek Bachchan. Boasting a stellar cast, the storyline that is...

Actor Amit Sadh, who reprises his role of the tough cop Kabir Sawant in the recently released season of the streaming show ‘Breathe: Into the Shadows’, says that the character never left his system precisely because he has now been a part of the show for six years now. The first season of ‘Breathe’ came out in 2017 and was in the making since 2016.

Elaborating on the same, Amit Sadh shares, “I think I’ve somewhat lived with Kabir so I didn’t need to revisit the series before starting the shoot again. But I did live with Kabir for a long time, for 6 years. It did not leave me, until I think this season ended.”

He mentions further that all three seasons of the show have been shot at different stages of his life. In his honest confession, “I didn’t even know that there will be season 2 of the...

Breathe Into The Shadows(Amazon Prime)

Early on there is a cute sequence where Avinash Sabharwal, now in a mental asylum, is visited on his birthday by his wife and daughter. Since the daughter overstepped the cake while writing ‘Happy Birthday’ her mother suggests an extra cupcake with ‘Papa’ written on it.

I found that incident very significant to life and to life as shown in the second season of Breathe Into The Shadows : you sometimes lose out on something vital in life but there is a always a way of making up for it.

This season Abhishek’s Avinash is on a murderous spree again , this time unmasked, Covid rules relaxed, killing his victims for grievances that range from a destroyed dream house to a botched up medical procedure. Everyone who has messed up Avinash gets the sharp end of the stick.

The elaborately planned murders are engrossing,...

Amazon Original Breathe: Into the Shadows Season 2 is just a day away from premiering on Prime Video and the audiences cannot keep calm. With the trailer and character promos revealed, the season promises to be more intense, suspenseful, and filled with mind games. Season 2 will see Abhishek Bachchan, Amit Sadh, Nithya Menen, Saiyami Kher and Ivana Kaur reprising their roles whereas Naveen Kasturia is the latest addition to the series. Getting close to the premiere date, director Mayank Sharma who has directed the Breathe franchise opens up about his plan for the series and how every tiny detail for season 2 was pre-planned.

Mayank Sharma shares, “Breathe: Into the Shadows was always conceptualized as two seasons. If you see the cliffhanger of the last season, it was very well thought of as we always knew where we were going to go ahead. Keeping the audience engaged was the biggest challenge when...

Ahead of the release of the much-awaited Amazon Original Breathe: Into the Shadows Season 2, actor Naveen Kasturia, the newest addition to the series as Victor, recently shared his experience of working with Abhishek Bachchan in the psychological crime thriller.

Naveen revealed that Abhishek has a different personality both on and off screen. He said, “When I met Abhishek on the first day of my shoot, I realized he’s completely different on-screen and off-screen. I was very nervous as to how we will pull off things smoothly because off-camera he is very easy-going, he is having fun, chilling around, but when the camera is turned on, he becomes a different personality,” Naveen shared.

He further added, “I had only seen Abhishek as J and Avinash on-screen, but we were performing together for the first time, so I was stunned. But gradually I understood him better, and got to know that as an actor,...

At the India Today Conclave 2022, Abhishek Bachchan talked about people obsessing over box office collections rather than content. He was joined by Amit Sadh, Naveen Kasturia, Saiyami Kher and director Mayank Sharma in the session. The India Today Conclave 2022 is taking place on November 4 and 5 in Mumbai. On Day 1 of the conclave, during the Entertainment: Killer Series segment titled Breathing new life into the crime thriller, Abhishek Bachchan was invited as a speaker. The actor spoke about people focusing more on money and collections these days rather than the content of the film. The actor was joined by his Breathe: Into the Shadows co-stars Amit Sadh, Naveen Kasturia, Saiyami Kher as well as director Mayank Sharma.

Abhishek Bachchan on working on Breathe: Into The Shadows

Abhishek Bachchan, at India Today Conclave 2022, spoke about working on Breathe: Into The Shadows. He said, “It’s a very difficult genre to execute because thriller is a rarity.

The upcoming weekend and the week have quite a loaded line-up with regard to the release in the medium of digital space. A plethora of content ranging from films to webseries is dropping on the Ott starting Friday and has something for everyone in the cast sea of content.

Let’s take a look on the content which is about the embrace the web space:

1. ‘Brahmastra’: After bailing out Bollywood with its successful theatrical run, the Alia Bhatt and Ranbir Kapoor-starrer adventure-mythological fantasy film ‘Brahmastra Part One: Shiva’, is heading to Ott. The film, written and directed by Ayan Mukerji, also stars veteran Bollywood superstar Amitabh Bachchan, Mouni Roy and Nagarjuna Akkineni. The film is a mythological-adventure and will be available to stream on Disney+ Hotstar from November 4, 2022.

Ott preview: deep dive into the sea of streaming content this week

2. ‘Enola Holmes 2’: The film, which is a sequel to the 2020 movie,...

A new character teaser of the streaming psychological-thriller series ‘Breathe: Into the Shadows 2’ featuring Naveen Kasturia was unveiled on Wednesday. In the teaser, Naveen, who earned widespread recognition with one of the second generation Indian streaming content ‘Pitchers’, can be seen in the role of Victor – a mysterious character who has got everyone questioning his relations with Abhishek Bachchan’s character of J ever since the trailer of the show’s second season surfaced. The character teaser finally unveils Victor’s traits and his ultimate goal.

Victor is a technophile, who is fascinated by innovations and loves to play puzzles and mind games. Gifted with a sharp mind, he makes the most of technology, even if he has to take the wrong route.

With a belief that a ‘perfect crime takes place with a perfect planning,’ Victor goes miles to achieve his evil plans.

The second season of ‘Breathe: Into...

The trailer of the second season of the Abhishek Bachchan-starrer ‘Breathe: Into the Shadows’ is packed with action and thrill. The trailer gives a sneak peek of the upcoming season with Abhishek Bachchan’s character of ‘J’ returning to eliminate his remaining targets.

But, what makes the trailer interesting is the entry of a new character played by ‘Pitchers’ fame Naveen Kasturia. Naveen’s character is the one who brings out the darkness of Abhishek’s character of Avinash and is the reason the latter feels he overlaps with his split personality of J.

The trailer is generously peppered with high-octane action in the form of chase sequences and face-off as Kabir Sawant (played by Amit Sadh) goes all out to catch hold of J and his actions.

The second season of the psychological thriller will also see Nithya Menen, Saiyami Kher and child artiste Ivana Kaur reprising their roles.

The new season of the much-anticipated original series – ‘Breathe: Into The Shadows’ is to globally premiere on November 9 in India and more than 240 countries and territories.

Replete with twists and turns, the psychological thriller, which will premiere on Prime Video, will once again feature Abhishek Bachchan and Amit Sadh in the lead while the thrill and suspense quotient of the show is poised to elevate a notch higher.

Reprising their roles, the show will also feature Nithya Menen, Sayami Kher, and Ivana Kaur as their respective characters evolve, adding more intrigue and fuel to the new season peppered with high-octane action sequences.

This will be coupled by the addition of Naveen Kasturia in the well-acclaimed Amazon Original.

Produced by Vikram Malhotra and Abundantia Entertainment, the eight-episode original series is co-created and directed by Mayank Sharma who also helmed the previous season.

“We are thrilled to unveil the new season of our marquee thriller,...

Popular actors Nakuul Mehta and Naveen Kasturia are coming up with a new short film titled ‘Tasalli Se’ that celebrates long-lost frienship. The film is directed by Tarun Dudeja and produced by Yuvaa Originals. The story revolves around two very friends, Somesh and Ranjan, who had a fallout after a spat on social media but […]...

Breathe: Into The Shadows, the Amazon Prime Video Original show out of India, has been recommissioned by the streamer for a second season.

Starring Abhishek Bachchan, Amit Sadh, Nithya Menen and Saiyami Kher, the sequel will see Naveen Kasturia join in a lead role. The first season of the crime thriller followed Dr. Avinash Sabharwal (Bachchan) as he finds his 6-year-old daughter Siya has been kidnapped by a masked man, who demands that Sabharwal kills someone in order to get his daughter back.

Created and Produced by Abundantia Entertainment and directed by Mayank Sharma, the new season has commenced production in New Delhi and Mumbai and is due for release in 2022.

“Given the popularity and sheer anticipation around Breathe: Into The Shadows, a new season was imminent. As the plot intensifies and new characters infuse raw energy into the narrative, the stakes and the thrill go higher this season,” said Aparna Purohit,...

Board

Michael Lynton, chair of Warner Music Group Corp. and Josh Berger, the former president and MD of Warner Bros. U.K., Ireland and Spain, are joining the board of Secret Cinema with immediate effect.

Secret Cinema is a London-based company specialized in creating immersive experiences based on iconic film and television properties at secret locations, where audiences participate dressed as cast members.

Lynton has served as chair of the board of Warner Music Group Corp. since 2019 and chairman of Snap Inc since 2017 and was previously at Sony.

Berger stood down from his Warner Bros. role after 30 years with the studio. during which he led the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts franchises. He spent ten years as a governor and the last five years as chair at the British Film Institute.

Secret Cinema CEO Max Alexander said: “Michael and Josh are two of the most respected people in the entertainment industry and their energy,...

With shoots mostly on hold amid the ongoing second wave of Covid, actor Amol Parashar is currently utilising his time trying to work on a script. "I was supposed to be shooting for a film in April that has been postponed because of the current scenario. I guess that will happen when it is safe to shoot again," said Amol.

He further added saying, "Since there are no shoots, I am concentrating on finishing a script that I have been wanting to write. There are a couple of interesting conversations but timelines are uncertain given the fact that nobody's sure when it will be completely safe to shoot again."

The actor got his first dose of the Covid vaccine last month. Sharing the experience, he says, "There was a sense of relief after managing to get a slot and a jab, but I am also aware this is only the first dose for now.

Mx Original Series ‘Runaway Lugaai’ is everything we want in an entertainer. From an ensemble cast of power packed performers including Sanjay Mishra, Naveen Kasturia, Ruhi Singh and Ravi Kishan to the director Avinash Das, this series is a mix of entertainment, drama, comedy and more!

Bringing alive multiple elements of this narrative, the platform has recently dropped the peppy number, 'Patna Hilegi' that sees the beautiful Ruhi Singh shake her 'kamariya' with Ravi Kishan. The song is composed, written and sung by Pravesh Mallick.

Talking about the song and sharing screen space with Ravi Kishan, Ruhi Singh shares, “I’ve always wanted to do an out-and-out desi number that compels you to break into a dance, be it in a baarat or even at a fun party. Shooting for Patna Hilega with an icon like Ravi Kishan was so much fun, he’s full of energy and sharing screen...

Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rehta Hai web series review is here. The horror comedy stars Swara Bhasker, Sumeet Vyas, Naveen Kasturia, Amol Parashar and Ashish Verma in pivotal roles. Directed by Gaurav Sinha, the show will stream from 22 January on Mx Player.

Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rehta Hai review

It’s tricky to get quirky and when it goes wrong then ding dong… baby fails miserably to sing that song.

Imagine that popular Bachelor series getting spooked and then losing control.

Written and directed by Gaurav Sinha Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rehta Hai is about four bachelor friends Nikhil (Sumeet Vyas), Subbu (Naveen Kasturia), Kavi (Amol Parashar) and Sanki (Ashish Verma) who are at a loss, looking for accommodation in a city like Mumbai. The four become ecstatic when they find a 4Bhk at a throw away rent in the city, but they are in for a surprise. Mausam (Swara Bhaskar...

Mumbai, Jan 15 (Ians) Actress Swara Bhasker says picking roles that span across genres has always been important to her.

"Picking roles that span across genres and varied character graphs has always been important to me. Whether it was as the sultry Shanoo ('Rasbhari'), the amiable Beanie ('Bhaag Beanie Bhaag') or now the freespirited Mausam in 'Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rehta Hai', I've enjoyed portraying all," Swara said.

Swara will soon be seen in the horror comedy "Aapkey Kamrey Mein Koi Rehta Hai", which also stars Sumeet Vyas, Naveen Kasturia, Amol Parashar and Ashish Verma.

"I think this horror comedy will hit the right notes of laughter and unexpected drama," Swara said about the series, the trailer of which released on Friday.

Her co-star Sumeet said: "Horror comedy is a genre that I've really come to enjoy -- be it as an actor who is playing a role in the narrative...