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Long before she made the ferociously feted Laapata Ladies, Kiran Rao’s Dhobi Ghat, which released in 2010, was cinema at its purest shot in places where cameras are not allowed.

When we first enter the evocative macrocosmic world of Kiran Rao’s Mumbai, one of the characters has already snuffed out her life. We don’t know that. We only know what Arun, the whimsical elitist painter Arun (Aamir Khan), knows about this artless Muslim woman in the heartless city of Mumbai, which embraces everyone and favours none.

Dhobi Ghat is an exasperatingly cryptic yet convincing exploration of four unfinished dissatisfied lives in pursuit of a life beyond the present. Mumbai is a city in timeless transition. This film captures that intangible feeling of characters being trapped in a state of intermediary that you thought could never be put in a film. Dhobi Ghat makes emotions visible on camera. You...

The Sabarmati Report Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna, Riddhi Dogra, Barkha Singh

Director: Ranjan Chandel & Dheeraj Sarna

The Sabarmati Report Movie Review Out ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

What’s Good: The fast pace and crisp narration

What’s Bad: The outcome of the court scene as shown and the accosting of the main villain look contrived and fake, and more liberties are also taken.

Loo Break: Nothing to say!

Watch or Not?: As a factual drama, just alright. As a thriller ‘inspired by reality’ as claimed in the disclaimers, ditto!

Language: Hindi

Available On: Theatrical release

Runtime: 162 Minutes

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The Godhra massacre of 2002, in which two coaches of the Sabarmati Express were set on fire, and 59 people—all kar-sevaks returning from Ayodhya—were burnt alive, is all too known. This film chooses to explore what happened next. The aftermath includes looking at a fictitious media house named Ebt News,...

The maestros of suspense genre filmmakers Ram Madhvani, Homi Adajania and Sandeep Modi have revealed what makes the thriller genre tick, and decoded their secrets of thrillers.

The year 2023 has been the year of suspense, mystery and emotion-packed stories, with adrenaline-pumping shows like ‘The Night Manager 1 and 2’, ‘Aarya’ and ‘Saas Bahu aur Flamingo’.

The mastermind behind ‘Aarya’ — Ram Madhvani — provided insights into decoding the thriller genre, saying: “I don’t think I’m making a thriller, I don’t think I’m making a crime show. I’m making a show about a family. I’m making a show about a character who’s put into difficult situations. The backdrop of it may be or whatever that she’s going through. It could have been any other backdrop. It could have been an industrial kind of backdrop. So I think that is just the backdrop.”

Starring Sushmita Sen in the titular role,...

New Delhi, Sep 8 (Ians) The teaser of Kiran Rao’s directorial ‘Laapataa Ladies’ released on Friday, and gave a sneak peek of a mess created around the search for two young lost brides. Kiran had earlier directed the 2010 film ‘Dhobi Ghat’ starring Aamir Khan, Prateik Babbar, Monica Dogra, and Kriti Malhotra in the lead roles.

Now, Kiran has once again collaborated with Aamir for ‘Laapataa Ladies’. The teaser of ‘Laapataa Ladies’ looks extremely entertaining while it transports us to the backdrop of rural India. While, it exudes the vibes of a clear mess set around the search for the two lost brides, it brings along humour in every frame.

The teaser starts with the character of newly wed groom Deepak Kumar, who is travelling in a train with his wife. After three days of marriage, while returning home, Deepak’s bride goes missing from the train. Deepak can be seen...

From infidelity and communication breakdowns to deep-seated secrets and emotional upheavals, here are some shows that offer an unfiltered view of the complexities within marriages. Exploring the stormy seas of troubled marriages, each narrative is gripping with raw emotions and thought-provoking dilemmas faced by couples.

Made In Heaven

‘Made in Heaven’ is a critically acclaimed show by Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, and Alankrita Shrivastava that delves into complex issues, including the turbulent relationship of Tara (Sobhita Dhulipala) and Adil Khanna (Jim Sarbh). Their seemingly perfect marriage shatters when Adil’s affair with Tara’s best friend Faiza (Kalki Koechlin) is exposed. Despite the betrayal, Tara and Adil attempt to salvage their relationship, only to uncover deeper underlying problems in their marriage.

The series explores the intricacies of love, trust, and self-discovery, painting a vivid picture of human complexities and the pursuit of happiness in the face of adversity. ‘Made in Heaven...

Renowned Indian actor Dimple Kapadia (“Tenet”) is enjoying a blockbuster 2022-23 with everything she touches turning to gold.

Kapadia had a pivotal role in Disney’s 2022 mythological superhero film “Brahmastra Part One: Shiva.” In 2023, the actor had meaty roles in two of the year’s biggest Bollywood hits, “Pathaan” and “Tu Jhoothi Main Makkaar.” And, taking a leaf from the Helen Mirren playbook, Kapadia took an action-heavy headline role in streamer Disney+ Hotstar’s patriarchy shattering drama series “Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo,” which released in May.

The series revolves around four women, the matriarch Savitri (Kapadia), her daughters-in-law and her daughter, who live in a forgotten village in the northwest of India. Savitri runs the Rani Cooperative, trading in products ranging from balms to textiles. But everything here isn’t what it seems – the cottage business is a front for the biggest drug cartel in South Asia.

Directed and created...

Isha Talwar is currently looking forward to Mirzapur 3, which is hopefully releasing soon considering shoot wrapped by November 2022 … it also takes long to churn a series because of the number of tracks running parallely on the show… writing is an integral part of the show and is a make / break.

Isha revealed that Mirzapur 3 is a beast of its own with crazy amounts of twists and turns… It’s a spice recipe for revenge-family dramas!

Isha says, “Madhuri Yadav as we already saw in season 2 had almost snatched power towards the end from Kaleen Bhaiya essayed the wonderful Pankaj Tripathi for reasons best known to her. When you take on such an important character in the show, please accept nothing but great drama intertwined riding on big Eq!

This next bit can be left for another story closer to the show because the audience is still confused About Munna’s...

Her latest release ‘Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo’ has redefined the relationship between the women of the family, where often it is shown that "aurat hi aurat ki dushman hoti hai".

Asked how she feels the show and the relationship of the women in the show has changed the perspective, Dimple told Ians: "I haven’t broken the barrier. It was the character that’s broken the barrier. And that’s important. At the end of the day, it’s the written material, it’s the role, it’s the character, that really works and people often mistake by saying – Oh, what a great performance."

"You can’t do a decent performance if you’re not given the meat. If the character is not good enough, if the lines are not good enough – it’s an effort by the entire team."

The actress firmly believes that "each one plays such an...

Isha Talwar has been getting a lot of rave reviews for her Rajasthani look in her latest show, Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo. The actress revealed that her prime reference for getting the look right was the 1993 classic movie Rudaali. which had Dimple Kapadia in the lead. Not only was the look in the show her reference but also motivated to recreate the exact look of Dimple Kapadia for a shoot she did. For Isha, it was an honour to be adapting Dimple’s look while she shared the screen space with the veteran actress herself.

Isha says, “The story is based in Rajasthan and so my character, Badi Bahu, has a particular kind of dressing. To get the look right, my prime source of reference is Dimple ma’am’s look in Rudaali. Post the show, I wanted to recreate the exact look that Dimple Ma’am had in the show.

Mumbai, May 15 (Ians) Actor Deepak Dobriyal may be a stellar performer but he was dropped from a role in the recently released streaming series ‘Saas Bahu aur Flamingo’ which tells the story of a drug empire run by women with a powerful matriarch at the helm of affairs.

In the series, Deepak plays the role of Monk, deadly opponent to Dimple Kapadia’s character of a drug lord. However, Deepak was considered for some other role by director Homi Adajania, who later decided to cast him as the anti-hero nemesis to the protagonist.

Elaborating on the same, Homi said: “I had actually initially cast Deepak Dobriyal as Proshun – the policeman. He was extremely excited about it, we had just finished ‘Angrezi Medium’ and we were looking forward to collaborating again. I remember him leaving the office and sending me messages asking more questions about Proshun’s character and at that...

While doing a high intensity action sequence for the crime-drama television series ‘Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo’, Isha Talwar suffered an eye injury.

The actor was doing her fight sequence when she got hit on her left eye by a shot through a squib machine,

a controlled pyrotechnic special effect device to stimulate the appearance of the characted being shot or wounded.

She was offered a body double for her part, but Isha said she liked to do her action sequence by herself.

Isha said, “Since we were shooting in the salt pans and it was too dark to see where the squibs were in the middle of the night, the shot accidentally went straight into my left eye. My eye had a huge swelling and I could not open my eye.”

“To compensate for the swollen eye and look normal, I applied double surma in the eyes so on camera,...

Mumbai, May 12 (Ians) Filmmaker Homi Adajania has talked about the most intense scene he shot with veteran actor Dimple Kapadia on the shoot of ‘Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo’ and what all went behind creating it.

Talking about the most intense scene he shot with Dimple Kapadia, Adajania said: “I think the most intense scene was when Dimple’s character Savitri walks through her atrium to her room after she leaves the celebration when she came back from attacking the Monk and she realises that her master plan has not worked out.”

“There is something way more devious, which is beyond her at this point in the narrative and she goes through all the tragic milestones that has were extremely sort of prominent for making her the character she is today.”

He added: So she goes through all the milestones from whether it’s the murder of her husband – what made...

Actress Isha Talwar, who is receiving good response to her streaming show ‘Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo’, got to work with the director of the series, Homi Adajania, eight years after their earlier collaboration did not take off.

The actress heaped praise on Homi, calling him an intuitive director.

She said: “There is something very nice about working with Homi, he is definitely more intuitive than most directors I’ve had an opportunity to work with. I remember when we were shooting the big family sequence where Bijilee is doing some major 1,000 crore maths, she made my maths better, Homi just left the monitor and came and sat in the room which for me was very refreshing.”

‘Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo’ is a crime drama that revolves around the Rani Cooperative (a cocaine-making factory that pretends to make handicrafts and herbs).

The series also stars Dimple Kapadia, Radhika Madan, Angira Dhar,...

Show: Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo. Streaming on Disney+ Hotstar (Eight Episodes)

Created and Directed by Homi Adajania

Cast: Dimple Kapadia, Radhika Madan, Angira Dhar, Isha Talwar, Ashish Verma, Varun Mitra, Udit Arora, Deepak Dobriyal, Vipin Sharma and Monica Dogra

Ians Rating: ****

Written by Saurav Dey, Karan Vyas, Nandini Gupta and Aman Mannan, and directed by Homi Adajania, the eight-episode series ‘Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo’ is nothing like anything we have ever seen before.

Set in a alternate universe where morality is skewed, and betrayal could cost you your life, a matriarch, Savitri (Dimple), runs her dystopian world fearlessly — and apologetically. But soon Savitri’s survival hangs on a thread as her rivals zero in to destroy her existence. Will her family, fractured by their greed for power, unite to fight their enemies or will they stab each other in the back?

The intriguing cliffhangers and brilliant performances are the Usp...

Mumbai, May 3 (Ians) Actres Radhika Madan, who is gearing up for her streaming series ‘Saas, Bahu aur Flamingo’, shared an incident from the sets of the show when she had to slide from second floor to the ground floor during a scene. However, things didn’t go as planned and it led to Radhika hanging between two poles after being launched off a conveyor belt.

The actress said: “For one of the action scenes, there was this conveyor belt from the second floor to the ground floor, and I had to slide from this second floor to the ground floor. I was really fired up and super excited to shoot this scene because I really like doing action scenes. In fact, all the action scenes in Saas, Bahu aur Flamingo that are there, I have done it myself, I really don’t like using stunt doubles. So for this particular scene,...

Mumbai, May 2 (Ians) Veteran star Dimple Kapadia is happy to see the female roles evolving as today’s female characters have their own flaws.

Dimple said: “Firstly, it’s high time that we stop calling films and series – male centric or female centric. These are stories in itself, irrespective of the gender of the lead cast, they are stories beyond gender, region and cultures that need to be spoken about and celebrated.”

She added: “However, I am thrilled that stories with dynamic female relationships are evolving and we are seeing women in new characters in every form. Moving beyond the quintessential heroine, today’s female characters have their own flaws, they are much more layered and are now even doing action, just like men in Saas Bahu aur Flamingo!”

She finds it more important to tell stories that reflect the diversity of the country – whether it is women, cultures or...

Actress Isha Talwar shared her experience of practicing harmonium with veteran actress Dimple Kapadia on the sets of ‘Saas, Bahu aur Flamingo’. Isha said: “The silliest thing I think I did around Dimple was to take my harmonium to her room and practise the Sargam. I am not an expert and also, I usually practice alone because it’s the safest option. But when Dimple discovered the harmonium, I played the basics for her in her room and we practiced like little children do.”

Isha has worked in regional as well as Hindi films. She was seen in ‘Tubelight’, ‘Article 15’, ‘Sharmaji Namkeen’, ‘Run Baby Run’, among others.

The actress also acted in web shows like ‘Mirzapur’, ‘Roz Roz’, and many more.

Sharing how Dimple enjoyed singing and playing the harmonium with her, Isha said: “She sang along and that beautiful memorable afternoon ended up with me getting a big...

Saas Bahu aur Flamingo’ director Homi Adajania shared his shooting experience with actress Angira Dhar and recalled an incident where while filming a love-making scene in the web show, she injured actors on the sets and could have even killed one of them!

He said: “Angira gave a couple of people some injuries, she almost killed one of our co-actors. We were doing a very aesthetic and beautiful lovemaking scene and Angira’s nose clip fell into the co-actor’s mouth and he was handcuffed.”

Homi, who is known for ‘Cocktail’, ‘Finding Fanny’, ‘Being Cyrus’, ‘My Choice’, ‘Angrezi Medium’, and many more, added further: “So he just started gurgling and shouted cut, and I’m shouting who shouted cut. He was choking on her nose-pin that had fallen off in the act on a set.”

The show is all about giving a new dimension to a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship,...

Mumbai, April 27 (Ians) Veteran actress Dimple Kapadia shared her working experience with director Homi Adajania in ‘Saas, Bahu aur Flamingo’.

Dimple said: “With Homi there is a sense of trust that is always in place and with ‘Saas, Bahu aur Flamingo’, the storyline in itself was something unique and out of the box. In my first narration, I couldn’t believe this is the character that he penned down for me.”

She is playing the role of a woman, Savitri, who runs a company and uses it as a cover for her drug business. She is the most important female person of the family which consists of four women including her two daughters-in-law and a daughter.

Dimple said that she has never played such a character before: “The role of a Queenpin leading a cartel was something that I had never done before, and I was excited by the challenge...

Mumbai, April 25 (Ians) Veteran Bollywood actress Dimple Kapadia, who will be seen playing the role of a matriarch Savitri in the web series ‘Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo’, has spoken about how the portrayal of women is changing with time and they are shown to be more bold.

She is playing the role of a woman, Savitri, who runs a company and uses it as a cover for her drug business. She is the most important female person of the family which consists of four women including her two daughters-in-law and a daughter.

The 65-year-old actress has given a number of hits such as ‘Saagar’, ‘Rudaali’, ‘Gardish’, ‘Lekin..’, ‘Kaash’, ‘Prahaar’, ‘Narsimha’ and ‘Hum Kaun Hai’ among others.

Talking about her role, Dimple said: “It feels absolutely exhilarating, we have always seen men taking on these powerful roles, and it’s high time that women got a chance to showcase their strength...

Mumbai, April 22 (Ians) Veteran Bollywood actress Dimple Kapadia, who shot to fame at the age of 14 with her movie, ‘Bobby’, is creating headlines these days for the web series ‘Saas, Bahu aur Flamingo’ in which she is sharing screen space with emerging faces of the entertainment industry including Radhika Madan, Isha Talwar, and Angira Dhar.

She shared her working experience with the young actors and being part of the web show.

Talking about her experience, Dimple said: “Working with Radhika, Isha and Angira was an absolute joy. The independence and the sense of responsibility that comes with this new generation makes me really happy and assured that the next generation of actors will carry on the legacy of Hindi cinema.”

The 65-year-old actress has given a number of hits such as ‘Saagar’, ‘Rudaali’, ‘Gardish’, ‘Lekin..’, ‘Kaash’, ‘Prahaar’, ‘Narsimha’, ‘Hum Kaun Hai’, among others. She also played character and supporting roles in many projects.

Mumbai, April 21 (Ians) ‘Saas Bahu aur Flamingo’ director Homi Adajania spoke about his show and choosing the saas-bahu genre, which, for him, was new. However, he has given his own twist to the web series and tried to make it look fresh and different from usual dramas.

Homi said: “I have known of their popularity, but never been familiar with the saas-bahu genre, though I guess that’s where the name ‘Saas Bahu aur Flamingo’ came from. For me, it was always a story about the women in a very unique family running a drug cartel without the men in the family even knowing about it.”

The show is all about giving a new dimension to mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship, and an attempt to redefine it.

Homi, who is known for ‘Cocktail’, ‘Finding Fanny’, ‘Being Cyrus’, ‘My Choice’, ‘Angrezi Medium’, and many more, added further about the show: “When the men get involved,...

Mumbai, April 19 (Ians) Filmmaker Homi Adjania spoke about smashing patriarchy and how he did not let action sequences or uncomfortable language define the characters.

Produced by Maddock Films, the series is directed by Homi Adajania and stars Dimple Kapadia, Radhika Madan, Angira Dhar and Isha Talwar in pivotal roles along with a talented cast, Ashish Verma, Varun Mitra, Udit Arora, Deepak Dobriyal and Monica Dogra amongst others.

Adajania said: “The women in my show are beyond male suppression and the sexist nature of society at large. Their characters are fearless spartans. No one would dare to confront them on any turf.”

“They are not shackled by the power play of any patriarchy and have understood the system and know how to manipulate it. The great part about this ensemble was that they have the exact same energy and zeal in them.”

Furthermore, talking about the action sequences on the series:...

Actors may struggle to embody their characters and detach from them, especially when the role is similar or dissimilar to their personality. Actress Radhika Madan shares her experience of playing Shanta in show ‘Saas Bahu aur Flamingo’ and how the character was different, yet similar to her in real life.

Talking about this, she added, “My character Shanta and I are poles apart in our approach, but I think the only similarity we have is we are both passionate and eager, however, apart from that, we are really very different. Shanta is much more calm, composed, self-assured, confident and calculative when it comes to her words, and being an actor, I do crave for the uncertainty, which drives me to challenge myself at every step and explore the uncharted territories, pushing the envelope further and further.

“I am a learner, excited to see things from the different perspectives of my...

Mumbai, April 17 (Ians) ‘Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!’ actress Radhika Apte spoke about how the show ‘Saas Bahu aur Flamingo’ pushed her limits as an actor and gave her creative freedom to experiment as an artist. She said that the show is all about giving a new dimension to a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship, which has not been thought of before.

She said: “Action has fascinated me ever since my first film ‘Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota’, wherein I tried my hand at the genre. It is an exhilarating experience to feel the adrenaline rush that comes with action and the world that Homi Adajania has created with ‘Saas Bahu aur Flamingo’ really excites me.”

Radhika, who is known for ‘Raat akeli Hai’, ‘Monica, O My Darling’, and an American film ‘A Call To Spy’, further shared that she enjoyed playing an unapologetic and audacious character on screen.

She added: “You know,...

Mumbai, April 15 (Ians) Homi Adajania, who has helmed the upcoming streaming series ‘Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo’, has called actress Dimple Kapadia one of the most beautiful people in terms of her craft as an actress. The director said that she has a certain fragility and strength which are complementary to each other.

Talking about his experience on working with Dimple Kapadia, Homi Adajania said, “Dimple is like a fearless child on and off screen. She is one of the most beautiful people I have met and this has nothing to do with her looks.”

Produced by Maddock Films, the series also stars Radhika Madan, Angira Dhar and Isha Talwar in pivotal roles along with a talented cast, Ashish Verma, Varun Mitra, Udit Arora, Deepak Dobriyal and Monica Dogra among others.

Homi further mentioned, “Dimple has a fragility and a strength that inexplicably are compatible rather than contradictory. She has a...

The upcoming streaming series, ‘Saas Bahu aur Flamingo’, the teaser of which was unveiled on Wednesday, will present the dynamics of saas-bahu relationship in a new way with four women running a business empire and owning the power game.

The series boasts of a stellar female cast including Dimple Kapadia, Radhika Madan, Angira Dhar, and Isha Talwar along with a talented ensemble comprising of Ashish Verma, Varun Mitra, Udit Arora, Deepak Dobriyal and Monica Dogra.

Actress Dimple Kapadia said in a statement: “‘Saas Bahu aur Flamingo’ is difficult for me to explain as a journey because it’s not like anything I have seen or done before. When tragedy strikes and the world turns its back on her, Savitri doesn’t curl up and die, but rises from the ashes and creates her own destiny. This is what I love about her character. She owns her alternate sense of morality.

Mumbai, April 6 (Ians) The soon to release streaming series ‘Saas, Bahu aur Flamingo’, which aims to redefine the perception of ‘saas-bahu’ relationship will feature the terrific line-up of Dimple Kapadia, Radhika Madan, Angira Dhar, Isha Talwar, Deepak Dobriyal and Monica Dogra.

Talking about the series, Dimple Kapadia said: “Saas Bahu Aur Flamingo is a story of what makes ordinary people extraordinary in a world full of passion and chaos. It’s a bunch of bad-ass women telling a narrative which is often played only by male characters and believe me, it’s got some of the most colourful characters you’ll ever see. The show is as wild as my crazy Director, Homi Adajania’s mind. He has flipped a family drama on it’s head giving us such a captivating binge-watch.”

The series will tell the story of a mother-in-law who is unapologetically hardcore, and daughters-in-law who are steadfast and formidable.

Exclusive: Disney+ Hotstar has set Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo as its latest original series.

The show comes from director Homi Adajania and Maddock Films, and stars Dimple Kapadia, Radhika Madan, Angira Dhar and Isha Talwar in lead roles. Ashish Verma, Varun Mitra, Udit Arora, Deepak Dobriyal and Monica Dogra will also appear.

A May 5 launch date has been set for its Indian streaming debut.

The series is billed as a new spin on the ‘says-bahu’ drama sub-genre that explores the power dynamics between tough, ruthless mothers-in-law and meeker daughter-in-laws. Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo will instead feature am “unapologetically hardcore” mother-in-law and “steadfast and formidable” younger women.

“With Saas, Bahu Aur Flamingo, we are proud to present a show that challenges on-screen portrayals of saas-bahu relationships and introduces viewers to a new level of drama and power play,” says Gaurav Banerjee, Head of Content for Disney+ Hotstar and HSM Entertainment Network,...

Mumbai, March 11 (Ians) Oscar winning composer A. R. Rahman, who is known for his work in films like ‘Roja’, ‘Bombay’, ‘Guru’, ‘Rang De Basanti’, ‘Yuva’ and several others, feels heartbroken as not every contestant can go forward on the music platform, ‘Nexa Music’.

The platform is set to announce the 4 Super winners from Season 2. Spearheaded by Rahman, the headliner includes Shor Police, Monica Dogra, Mickey McCleary, and Uday Benegal. Rahman selected the top 24 contestants from over 2,400 entries received.

Out of the 24, the top 4 have been shortlisted and will be declared as the Super Winners of Season 2 by the Oscar winning composer. Each of these top 4 will get a chance to make an additional new original English music video the songs for which will be composed by world-renowned music producer and composer, Mickey McCleary.

Rahman said: “You want to give it to all 50-60 but you can’t, it’s heartbreaking to take somebody off.

Nexa Music is all set to announce the 4 Super winners from Season 2. A first-of-its-kind initiative, Nexa Music is a platform curated to promote aspiring Indian musicians to showcase their talent and create original international global Standard English music. Nexa has been the cornerstone for identifying and promoting up-and-coming artists. The top 24 finalists have shared their music with the world and audiences have loved each track immensely. With so close competition between the artists, audiences are eagerly waiting for the announcement of the Top 4 Finalist.

Spearheaded by the music maestro A R Rahman, the headliner includes Shor Police, Monica Dogra, Mickey McCleary, and Uday Benegal. A R Rahman selected the Top 24 contestants from over 2400+ entries received.. Out of the 24, the top 4 have been shortlisted and will be declared as the Super Winners of Season 2 by A R Rahman. Each of these top 4 will get a chance to make an additional new...

‘Fever of Love’, the second song from the upcoming season of ‘Nexa Music’, spearheaded by Grammy and Oscar winning music composer A.R. Rahman, features American-Indian musician and actress Monica Dogra.

The song has been composed by Mickey McCleary in the synth-pop genre and comprises groovy upbeat lyrics, catchy music and has a free-spirit vibe. The music video showcases Monica crashing into a dreamy party land, dancing her heart out. The use of neon colours and minimal VFX blend with the theme of the music video

Talking about ‘Nexa Music’, it is an indie original english music property that celebrates original English music artists in India. For its second season, 24 talents will be shortlisted and mentored by A.R. Rahman from 2554 entries. Four singers will be named as super winners of ‘Nexa Music 2’.

As ‘Dhobi Ghat’ completes 11 years on Friday, actor Prateik Babbar maintains that the film was a game-changer for him. The Kiran Rao directorial, which also stars Aamir Khan and Monica Dogra, allowed Prateik to explore his potential as an actor. While talking about the same, Prateik said: ‘Dhobi Ghat’ was a game-changer for me. […]...

Mumbai, March 28 (Ians) Holi is here with all its colours and fervour. However, with the recent rise in Covid cases, actors are urging their fans to stay indoors and play Holi with their families.

Actress Monica Dogra, who is part of the show "The Married Woman", said that she will be celebrating the festival with a special dinner at home.

"Festivals for me is about sharing little joys and I can't wait to do it again this year. Even if it's just a couple of my closest people for dinner. Quality time is everything after all. I hope the world also pushes for celebrating this festival in the most eco-friendly way possible," she said.

Actor Ankur Bhatia, who is part of the shows "Aarya" and "Crackdown", said that he is making sure to be indoors this year.

"As we are very well aware of the ongoing crisis the world is battling now,...

Mumbai, March 11 (Ians) Actress Ridhi Dogra, who plays the lead in the new web series "The Married Woman", says watching the show for the first time after the final edit was an emotional experience for her.

Ridhi plays the role of Astha in the show, which revolves around same-sex love or lesbianism -- a topic considered taboo by many.

"'The Married Woman' has been a great journey, which I will cherish forever. When I watched the entire show recently, I got emotional. After the last episode got over, and the song 'Bematlab' started playing, and I was crying. I was wondering why I started crying since I had only played the character. I could feel Astha's pain and journey. I am grateful to the audience and my fans for showering their love, blessings, and support," she said.

'The Married Woman' is an urban relationship drama about...

By Durga Chakravarty

New Delhi, March 9 (Ians) Ridhi Dogra features in the new web series, "The Married Woman", which revolves around the topic of same-sex love or lesbianism -- a topic considered taboo by many. The actress agrees that a lot of things are forbidden in India and that there are a lot of things the country feels uncomfortable about.

Over the years, Hindi film industry has seen several films and show that have focussed on same-sex love, such as "My Brother... Nikhil", "Dostana", "Shubh Mangal Zyada Saavdhan", "Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga", "Made In Heaven" and "Four More Shots Please!". In "The Married Woman", Ridhi and Monica Dogra play a lesbian couple.

"A lot of things are taboo in our country. There are a lot of things that have happened but they are taboo. I think that is just the climate -- that is how we are as people.

Mumbai, March 6: Ott shows seem to pushing the envelope in terms of story-lines and plots, and there are a lot of taboo and sensitive topics being dealt with on the platform. With shows such as The Married Women, which is based on a homosexual relationship, and Fabulous Lives Of Bollywood Wives, where Botox and face upliftment procedures are openly discussed, the Indian audience is now exposed to content on topics that have not been dealt with freely on the Indian screens before.

Sahir Raza, who has directed The Married Woman, says that he is glad that Ott is open to topics as the one his show addresses. "I am glad that Ott doesn't have boundaries. People need to understand that there will always be things you don't like, but putting boundaries only creates restrictions for people who are telling the story. I feel that as we evolve, we need...

New Delhi, Feb 26 (Ians) Actress Ridhi Dogra was waiting for a big project to come her way, and she says her wish has come true with the upcoming web show, The Married Woman, which casts her in the title role.

"The biggest reason I said yes to the project was because I was eagerly waiting for an opportunity to showcase that I can carry a big project on my shoulders," Ridhi told Ians.

"When I heard it is called 'The Married Woman' and I would be playing the married woman I did not look left or right. I didn't think twice. I have been waiting as an actor to just be able to show what I can do," she added.

The Married Woman is based on author Manju Kapur's bestseller novel of the same name, and also features Monica Dogra, Imaad Shah, Divya Seth Shah, Nadira Babbar and Suhas Ahuja.

Mumbai, Feb 26: Actress Monica Dogra made her mark with her Bollywood debut film, Kiran Rao's Dhobi Ghat, in 2011. However, despite a few other releases, she never really managed to find a foothold in the industry.

After being seen in a couple of films such as David (2013) and Teraa Surroor (2016), Monica will be back in action in the web series, The Married Woman.

On her part, Monica says she has never liked the way women are objectified in Bollywood films and has especially steered clear of dance numbers. "Item song is a no-no for me. I have said no many times. I am personally not interested in representing a woman as an object. I think we are so much more than that. I just wouldn't do an item song," she says.

Her upcoming series is an urban relationship drama showcasing the conditions levied on a woman by society. It is...

Starting on April 22nd, the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, celebrities will join activists, politicians, and artists for Earth Day Live, a three-day live stream and online mobilization led by youth climate leaders.

Earth Day Live will include performances and appearances from entertainers across music, TV, and film. There will be DJ sets each evening to help build community and grow the climate movement.

The program includes unique celebrity-activist exchanges, including a segment with communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis, hosted by actor Luke Baines and journalist Sharon Carpenter and a discussion about climate grief with New York Magazine Deputy Editor and “The Uninhabitable Earth” author David Wallace Wells and climate psychologist Margaret Klein Salamon.

In the midst of a global pandemic, Earth Day Live aims to spur collective action to protect our communities and our planet, through performances, conversations, and training sessions curated by climate activists.

Earth...

ALTBalaji is on a spree with back-to-back show launches. Kick-starting the New Year on a high note, the leading homegrown Ott player, recently launched the much-anticipated series - Code M, and also announced the show starring actor Parth Samthaan.

The Ott platform brings more exciting news for the fans, with the announcement of the filming beginning of their latest show ?A Married Woman?. Based on Manju Kapur?s book, ALTBalaji and ZEE5 bring you an unconventional love story, A Married Woman which beautifully captures the philosophy behind a love story that rose over a time of political unrest in 1992 which finally has been corrected by a Supreme Court verdict after 27 years. It is a story of two beautiful souls that come together beyond societal bounds and portrayed by Ridhi Dogra and Monica Dogra in the lead roles.?

The show also marks the digital debut for both the actresses is a story of Aastha and Peeplika,...

Actor Varun Dhawan claims he has refrained from commenting on the current political upheaval and protests across the nation out of a sense of responsibility, and not out of fear. He adds that he does not want to instigate people with rash comments without understanding the entire scenario.

"I think it's a person to person thing," he said, about several celebrities taking a stand on the anti-caa protests raging across India. "It's not about fear -- personally I am not scared. I am not scared of anyone because I love my country and I love my countrymen. I feel the safest in this room with all of you around. Tell me, who is going to touch me?" he added.

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He added: "Speaking out has become (the norm on) social media. If you haven't tweeted, then you're in the wrong.

India?s biggest festival is in play with the 2019 General Elections and the time off should have could have and would have been long gone. Be the change you want to see and?express yourself! Now is the opportunity to reflect upon subjects that make a difference, look beyond our convenience and use our actions to make a significant change. Don?t vote because you like the party, don?t vote because a leader is charismatic but vote for the topics that matter to you.

Here are 4 issues that we think merit a vote!

River Pollution

Water pollution is one of the most troubling environmental issues the country is and has been facing since a while. Rising pollution of rivers is a significant concern for the people of India and in turn for the Indian Government. Being a source of livelihood for several individuals, the situation calls for thorough examination...

Megha Ramaswamys The Odds, featuring Abhay Deol, Priyanka Bose and Monica Dogra, will close the 17th annual Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (Iffla) on April 14. The film will have its world premiere at the film fest with the director and actors being in attendance, read a statement.? The Odds is a coming-of-age tale about two teens who skip school on an important exam day and go on a fantastical journey through Mumbai. Abhay and Priyanka will be seen in supporting roles, and Yashaswini Dayama and Monica in the lead roles.

The closing gala presentation will take place at the Ahrya Fine Arts Theater in Beverly Hills here.

The 17th edition of the festival will be held from April 11 to April 14 at Regal L.A. Live: A Barco Innovation Center in Los Angeles. National Award-winning actress Tabu will be honoured at the fest.?...

Starring Kalki Koechlin, Gulshan Devaiah and Monica Dogra, this film explores the events of one fateful night in the lives of a fragile couple...

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Actress-model-singer Monica Dogra, who is currently competing in the reality show Khatron Ke Khiladi, is breaking the Internet with her sexy photographs. Monica, known to be fearless and bold, has taken a step further and posed topless. Monica Dogra recently did a photoshoot posing topless with paint on her hands and face. She captioned theRead More

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Earlier we had reported that Monica Dogra and Shibani Dandekar were away from the rain lashed city blissfully enjoying the sun and sand on the beaches in Marbella, Spain. Well though the two are still vacationing there, Monica Dogra took to the social networking platform Instagram sharing a video talking about her bestie Shibani Dandekar.Read More

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It’s that time of the year when celebrities come together to compete against each on the action adventure show, Khatron Ke Khiladi. The new season will be hosted by Rohit Shetty. Many TV and movie celebrities are participating in this season including Noor actress Shibani Dandekar and singer Monica Dogra. On their off day, ShibaniRead More

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Promoting support for Lgbtq communities, singer-actresses Monica Dogra and Anushka Manchanda portray lovers in their latest bold-single song ‘Lay You Down’. The song has got over two million hits since it’s been launched. It’s directed by Navzar Eranee who earlier this year, directed ‘rapper’ Ranveer Singh in a brand video. Anushka Manchanda, who has alsoRead More

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