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Yami Gautam and Priyamani’s film ‘Article 370’ had a significant Monday at the box office, despite a slight decline in numbers, earning 3.60 crore in India. The movie is now approaching the impressive 50-crore mark globally.

On its fourth day, ‘Article 370’ maintained its hold, benefiting from reduced ticket rates on weekdays. The film aims for around 40 crore in its first week, building on its fantastic total so far: 6.12 crore on Friday, 9.08 crore on Saturday, 10.25 crore on Sunday, and 3.60 crore on Monday, totaling 29.05 crore in India.

#Article370 maintains a strong grip on the make-or-break Day 4 [Mon; reduced ticket rates on weekdays]… Targets ₹ 40 cr [+/-] in *Week 1*, a Fantastic Total… Fri 6.12 cr, Sat 9.08 cr, Sun 10.25 cr, Mon 3.60 cr. Total: ₹ 29.05 cr. #India biz. #Boxoffice pic.twitter.com/W5bZ66xZCU

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Directed by two-time National Award winner Aditya Suhas Jambhale, ‘Article 370’ boasts a stellar cast including Arun Govil, Vaibhav Tatwawadi, Skand Thakur, Ashwini Koul, Kiran Karmarkar,...

Actor Arslan Goni, who will once again be seen playing Kunal Mattoo in the new season of ‘Tanaav’, this time will have more screen time. A source close to the development shared: “In ‘Tanaav’, Arslan Goni takes on the pivotal role of Kunal Mattoo and was appreciated by the audiences last season.”

Apart from more screen time, Arslan’s character will also have a romantic angle.

“This time around, he has more screen time with a captivating romantic angle that promises to add a layer of emotion to the series.”

‘Tanaav’, an action thriller series was directed by Sudhir Mishra.

It stars Manav Vij, Arbaaz Khan, Danish Husain, Ekta Kaul, M. K. Raina, Rajat Kapoor, Satyadeep Mishra, Shashank Arora, Sumit Kaul, Sukhmani Sadana, Waluscha De Sousa and Zarina Wahab.

‘Tanaav’ is a remake of the Israeli TV series Fauda starring Tsahi Halevi.

Actor Arslan Goni, who will once again be seen playing Kunal Mattoo in the new season of ‘Tanaav’, this time will have more screen time. A source close to the development shared: “In ‘Tanaav’, Arslan Goni takes on the pivotal role of Kunal Mattoo and was appreciated by the audiences last season.”

Apart from more screen time, Arslan’s character will also have a romantic angle.

“This time around, he has more screen time with a captivating romantic angle that promises to add a layer of emotion to the series.”

‘Tanaav’, an action thriller series was directed by Sudhir Mishra.

It stars Manav Vij, Arbaaz Khan, Danish Husain, Ekta Kaul, M. K. Raina, Rajat Kapoor, Satyadeep Mishra, Shashank Arora, Sumit Kaul, Sukhmani Sadana, Waluscha De Sousa and Zarina Wahab.

‘Tanaav’ is a remake of the Israeli TV series Fauda starring Tsahi Halevi.

The Indian adaptation of the popular Israeli action-thriller series ‘Fauda’ is returning with its second season. The second season will retell a tale of the Indian Army’s many counter terrorist operations in the Kashmir Valley, in greater detail.

This is much like how ‘Fauda’ covered the Israeli Defence Forces’ covert operations against the terrorist organisation Hamas.

The first season of ‘Tanaav’ followed a black ops group of the Indian Army, the Special Task Group, carrying out operations against the Pakistan Army sponsored terrorist organisation Harkat-ul-Mujahideen.

It also showed the separatist activities in Jammu & Kashmir, as well as the inflow of weapons and finances to the terror groups from various outposts in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey.

‘Tanaav’ tells the story of how the Indian Armed Forces dealt with terrorism in the Valley, in a dramatised fashion, intricately weaving tightly knit action with the emotional stories of compelling characters caught...

The Indian adaptation of the popular Israeli action-thriller series ‘Fauda’ is returning with its second season. The second season will retell a tale of the Indian Army’s many counter terrorist operations in the Kashmir Valley, in greater detail.

This is much like how ‘Fauda’ covered the Israeli Defence Forces’ covert operations against the terrorist organisation Hamas.

The first season of ‘Tanaav’ followed a black ops group of the Indian Army, the Special Task Group, carrying out operations against the Pakistan Army sponsored terrorist organisation Harkat-ul-Mujahideen.

It also showed the separatist activities in Jammu & Kashmir, as well as the inflow of weapons and finances to the terror groups from various outposts in Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey.

‘Tanaav’ tells the story of how the Indian Armed Forces dealt with terrorism in the Valley, in a dramatised fashion, intricately weaving tightly knit action with the emotional stories of compelling characters caught...

“Tanaav,” the Indian adaptation of the global hit thriller series “Fauda,” will return for a second season. India’s Applause Entertainment, the content studio of India’s Aditya Birla Group, has secured format rights to Season 2 from Israel’s Yes Studios.

Produced by Applause Entertainment, “Tanaav” successfully premiered on SonyLIV in November 2022. The series is transposed from Israel and Palestine to the troubled area that is Kashmir and tells the story of a Special Covert Ops Unit.

Season 1 of “Tanaav” featured a stellar cast, including Manav Vij, Sumit Kaul, Rajat Kapoor and Shashank Arora, and was directed by Sudhir Mishra (“Serious Men”) and co-directed by Sachin Mamta Krishn (“Hostages”). Production on Season 2 has commenced.

Sharon Levi, managing director of Yes Studios, pointed out that “Tanaav” was the first local adaptation of “Fauda,” the “first big global hit” of Yes Studios.

Speaking of Applause Entertainment, Levi said: “It was very important...

Mumbai, Jan 23 (Ians) Actors Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Bhumi Pednekar’s next film ‘Afwaah’, helmed by Sudhir Mishra, is set to hit the screens on February 24.

Mishra, who is known for films such as ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi’, ‘Dharavi’,’Chameli’ and ‘Yeh Saali Zindagi’, has previously worked with Nawaz in the satirical comedy-drama ‘Serious Men’.

Talking about the film, the director shared, “‘Afwaah’ is a thriller which speaks of a very important message in the current times. I am glad that the release date is finally out and I am really looking forward to its release.”

“The super-talented combo of Bhumi and Nawaz have given their best to this unconventional story and I am sure the audience is going to love watching them on the big screen.”

The film has been jointly produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series and Anubhav Sinha’s Benaras Mediaworks.

Producer Anubhav Sinha expressed, “Sudhir and I have...

The makers of the upcoming thriller ‘Afwaah’, Anubhav Sinha and Sudhir Mishra are all set to release their film on the big screen on February 24th, 2023. The film has already grabbed attention with its quirky pairing of power performers Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Bhumi Pednekar and is now gearing up for theatrical release.

Producer Anubhav Sinha expressed saying, “Working on Afwaah was creatively fulfilling as a producer. Sudhir and I have been friends for many years and I am happy to bring this film to the audience. It is an intriguing story and the performances of powerhouse talents like Bhumi and Nawaz only add weightage and gravitas to the characters.”

Director Sudhir Mishra shared saying, “Afwaah is a thriller which speaks of a very important message in the current times. I am glad that the release date is finally out and I am really looking forward to its release. The super-talented...

From interesting twists in the story lines of ‘Anupamaa’ and ‘Pandya Store’, or the popular sitcom ‘Happu Ki Ultan Paltan’ completing an incredible 900 episodes, to Subhash Ghai and the Udit Narayan family appearing on reality shows, TV audiences have many reasons to switch on the telly for in the days ahead.

Anupamaa

Rupali Ganguly as Anupamaa is not only an ideal wife and mother but also a woman with strong virtues. The coming episode will bring her to that side and she helps the rape victim get justice after her boyfriend left her. After Nirmit (Rishabh Jaiswal) abandons Dimpi (Nishi Saxena), Anuj (Gaurav Khanna) has no choice but to take her home.

Pakhi (Muskaan Bamne) creates a problem on learning this, she’s been thrown out only for some random girl who also ran away and got married to be let in. This puts Anupama in a weird situation. However,...

Ace filmmaker Sudhir Mishra, who is busy promoting his web series ‘Tanaav’ shares about the changing scenario of filmmaking in the last 40 years.

He said: “Working styles in the industry these days have changed drastically and for good. My career is a living example of the same. Since 2017, I have indulged in many projects and had the opportunity to work on various stories with numerous artists. Nowadays, it is not a compulsion to cast according to others’ recommendations but have the liberty to cast according to the demand of the story.”

The director is known for his movies such as ‘Dharavi, ‘Chameli’, ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi’, ‘Khoya Khoya Chand’, ‘Is Raat Ki Subah Nahin’ among others. He added that he received a lot of respect in the industry because of his education.

“We all need someone to chit-chat with in the evening so because I was well-learned, people used to invite...

Actress Waluscha De Sousa, who started her career as a model and did a number of glamorous roles is seen playing the role of a Kashmiri villager in the web series ‘Tanaav’. She shared what prompted her to take up a project where she is depicted in an altogether distinct avatar.

She said: “I wanted to work in this series as I got to play a simple Kashmiri Muslim woman, a very different character from what I have done before. Everybody had a different perception about me that I don’t speak Hindi and I am an Nri whereas the truth is I’m born and brought up in Goa.”

On The Kapil Sharma Show, the actress is coming along with Arbaaz Khan, Manav Vij, Sumit Kaul, and director Sudhir Mishra to promote the socio-political series ‘Tanaav’ which is all about insurgents in Kashmir and their fight with Special Task Group (Stg).

Furthermore,...

After his performance in his debut film ‘Jia Aur Jia’, Arslan Goni worked on the web series ‘Main Hero Bol Raha Hun’ and also got noticed for his short film ‘Mystery Man’. The actor, who is seen in the web series ‘Tanaav’, talked about playing a complex character which demanded a lot from him in terms of his look and body language.

Arslan opened up on his role in the web series and what makes it a challenging character to depict on-screen.

He said: “I am playing the character of Kunal Mattoo, who is extraordinary in all ways. This character has indeed demanded a lot from me, from the intense raw look to perfection in my way of talking. This has been something that has been really challenging for me and is completely different from my real life personality.”

Directed by Sudhir Mishra and Sachin Mamta Krishn, the 12-episode series...

Actor-writer Sukhmani Sadana, who is all set for the release of ‘Tanaav’, an Indian adaptation of the popular Israeli show ‘Fauda’, said that her father helped her record the audition for the upcoming Sudhir Mishra directorial amidst the lockdown.

Like ‘Fauda’ deals with counter-terrorism units of Israel Defence Forces, similarly ‘Tanaav’ is set on the backdrop of Kashmir and revolves around a special unit and how they fight with terrorists. The international series premiered on 2015.

It tells the story of Doron, a commander in the Mista’arvim unit and his team; in the first season, they pursue a Hamas arch-terrorist known as ‘The Panther’. The first season was filmed in Kafr Qasim during the 2014 Israel-Gaza conflict. The second season premiered on 2017. The third season takes place in the Gaza Strip and was aired in 2019 and 2020.

Sukhmani, who will be playing the role of Nusrat in the web series, said: “I...

Mumbai, Nov 5 (Ians) This may come across as a surprise but actor Rajat Kapoor, who will soon be seen in the upcoming political thriller series ‘Tanaav’, has shared that he doesn’t put much effort into his characters.

But, despite a casual approach to his characters, the actor has delivered some of the most impressive performances in his career. He surely knows what buttons to push in order to sketch a terrific performance.

Talking to Ians, the ‘Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story’ actor said: “The idea of a character for me doesn’t exist. It’s not like a character lies somewhere outside of your body. But having said that, I would like to mention that the external appearance of the character, the costumes and inputs from the director greatly help me craft my characters.”

‘Tanaav’ is the official Indian remake of the hit Israeli show ‘Fauda’ in which...

Actor Manav Vij, who impressed the audience with his work as the cop in ‘Andhadhun’, and was most recently seen in the Aamir Khan-starrer ‘Laal Singh Chaddha’, is all set to star in the upcoming streaming show ‘Tanaav’. The show, a socio-political action drama, made Manav believe in the power of teamwork as he got to work with one of the finest directors of Hindi cinema, Sudhir Mishra along with his co-director Sachin Mamta Krishn.

Talking about the show, Manav Vij said, “‘Tanaav’ has an engaging storyline that sits well with the evolving audience, who don’t want single-toned narratives today. The show has multifaceted characters that fit into the story seamlessly. I’m grateful to have gotten a chance to work with Applause and our director’s Sudhir and Sachin sir.

“The whole journey of shooting for ‘Tanaav’ made me believe in the power of teamwork and bonding which...

“Tanaav,” the Indian adaptation of hit Israeli series “Fauda,” will debut on streamer SonyLIV.

Set in Kashmir in 2017 and shot on locations there, “Tanaav,” which means tension, chaos, stress, tells the story of a Special Covert Ops Unit over 12 episodes. It is produced by Applause Entertainment, the content studio of the Aditya Birla Group, in association with Applause Productions. The socio-political action drama series is directed by Sudhir Mishra (“Serious Men”) and co-directed by Sachin Mamta Krishn (“Hostages”).

The cast includes Manav Vij, Sumit Kaul, Rajat Kapoor, Shashank Arora, Arbaaz Khan, Zarina Wahab, Ekta Kaul, Waluscha D’souza, Danish Hussain, Satyadeep Mishra, Sukhmani Sadana, Sahiba Bali, Amit Gaur, Arslan Goni, Rockey Raina, M.K. Raina, Sheen Dass and Aryaman Seth. Casting is by Mukesh Chhabra.

Danish Khan, executive VP and business head, Sony Entertainment Television, SonyLIV and StudioNext at Sony Pictures Networks India said: “ ‘Tanaav’ reaffirms our commitment towards presenting captivating and...

As the elections loom closer, our TV actors tell us what they are looking for from the new government.

Rohitashv Gour

The basic problem is of Roti, Kapda and Makan. If the prices will not go down, then how will the public live their life. They are increasing day by day and there is no full stop. This problem has been there for a long time. I expect that the law should be equal for everyone irrespective of caste, creed and sex. The spirit of brotherhood will only live when the politicians will not see them as vote banks but?as one country for whom good is to be done.

Delnaaz Irani

I want a safe and educated India.?I expect the politicians to fight corruption, terrorism and come together as one to bring positive changes to our country.

Sumit Kaul

The one thing that I expect from our politicians is integrity.

Tiktok has been banned in Tamil Nadu. Here is what the TV industry has to say about it.

Sumit Kaul: ?I haven?t come across any explicit sexual content on the app. In fact, if any of the videos have a hint of action that could potentially physically harm someone, have explicit warnings attached by TikTok stating that such actions should not be practiced. I know of many videos that have been taken down because they were in appropriate in some way. So I am pretty sure that their team must be taking reasonable amount of care to ensure that the platform is not abused. Having said that, it is a public platform and therefore is prone to people using it incorrectly. That doesn?t make the App necessarily at fault. Technology is a tool. Misuse is by human beings. The tool can be used for entertainment or for publishing rubbish.

Hamid movie review is here. The poignant drama on Kashmir directed by Aijaz Khan stars Rasika Dugal, Vikas Kumar and Talha Arshad Reshi. The venture of Saregama Films is produced by its indie movie division Yoodlee Films. Premiered at the 20 th Jio Mami, the movie has won accolades at Riff (Rajasthan International Film Festival) in the best director (Aijaz) and best actor (Rasika Dugal) category. Let?s find out in Hamid movie review, how pious and passionate is Hamid in telling the story about the situation in the heaven on earth ? Kashmir. Hamid hits the theaters this Friday ? March 15 2019.

The thought that lingers in your mind at the end of Hamid

The great Italian maestro Federico Fellini said, ? If you see with innocent eyes, everything is divine?. Aijaz Khan directed Hamid is that exceptionally rare sentiment on screen that keeps the innocence alive and never falls prey to ignorance. Hamid...

The world’s longest running South Asian film festival outside of India, the UK Asian Film Festival begins on March 27th and runs through May 4th. At a time of significant change, UK Asian Film Festival marks its 21st anniversary with a curated slate of films inspired by the theme of Revolution. Historically known as Tongues on Fire and then London Asian Film Festival, the festival is also synonymous with championing South Asian feminist films and supporting pioneering, female artists and auteurs.

Honouring Revolution through the vehicle of South Asian Cinema, UK Asian Film Festival looks at the #MeToo movement gathering momentum in the Indian and Pakistani film industries and the decriminalisation of homosexuality and the repeal of Section 377 in India last year.

Festival Director, Dr Pushpinder Chowdhry MBE says, “This year’s festival will present pertinent stories of the ordinary person told through films that address global challenges of our time.

Palm Springs Iff 2019: ‘Hamid’Review by Peter Belsito

I believe I’ve never seen a film from Kashmir before so this all looked and felt new.

Hamid is the story of a young village boy, a budding shipbuilder, whose loving father disappears near the film’s beginning. In his search for his dad, the boy enlists the help of God and the story drives on that relationship.

Hamid’s father, like many men in Kashmir, has suddenly gone missing, and the young boy finds his life turned upside down as he begins looking everywhere for him. Some 8,000 people have vanished since the conflicts of 1989, so it is no wonder that Hamid’s mother has become numb to tragedy, indifferent to the world around her, and unhelpful in answering Hamid’s many questions. Finally, she tells Hamid that his father has gone to God. Lonely and missing his father terribly,...

Name and focus changes for every section, which are now all competitive, resulting in the festival’s structure being “slimmer’.

The ninth Rome Film Festival (Oct 16-25) has revealed a diverse line-up including the Italian premieres for potential awards contenders including David Fincher’s Gone Girl. the world premiere of Takashi Miike’s As the Gods Will and Burhan Qurbani’s We are Young, We are Strong and European premiere of Oren Moverman’s Time Out of Mind, Toronto hit Still Alice and Kahlil Gibran’s The Prophet.

This year for the first time the award-winners in each section of the programme will be decided by the audience on the basis of votes cast after the screenings.

Each section has changed name and focus for 2014 and are all competitive, resulting in the festival’s structure being “slimmer’.

Italian comedies Soap Opera and Andiamo a Quel Paese bookend the line-up.

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The music of upcoming comedy movie Bumboo was recently held at Big FM office in Mumbai. Along with singer Sunidhi Chauhan, music director Santosh Singh, lyricist Shadab Akhtar, director Jagdish Rajpurohit and the cast of the movie Sumit Kaul and Sharat Saxena were present.

Considered the first official remake of a French film, Jagdish clarified, “I don’t consider it a remake, I consider it an adaptation. The important thing is whether you can take something and mold it according to your thoughts into something entertaining.” Talking about the album he said,” (The album has) foot tapping music with high voltage energy in the spirit of the film Bumboo that lingers on long after the songs are heard.” Sumit Kaul, who is a popular TV artist and will be seen in a unique get-up in this movie, isn’t exactly new to comedy. “I enjoy comedy, he said, “ I was...