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Prime Video has unveiled the premiere date of the anticipated Season 3 of hit Indian series “Mirzapur.”

Originally created by Karan Anshuman and Puneet Krishna, the crime thriller is a saga of power, revenge, ambition, politics, betrayal, deceit and complex family dynamics set in the badlands of northern India. Season 3 is written by Apurva Dhar Badgaiyann, Avinash Singh Tomar, Avinash Singh and Vijay Narayan Verma.

“With Season 3, the stakes have gone notches higher and the canvas has become bigger,” Prime Video said in a statement. “However, the rules remain the same while all eyes are on the coveted throne in the fictional world of Mirzapur. The big question prevails whether the throne of Mirzapur will be earned or snatched in a battle of power and dominance where trust is a luxury that no one can afford.”

Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar’s Excel Media and Entertainment, the 10-episode Season...

There has been a change in the trajectory of stories presented in modern television shows and movies. As mentioned in my Shehar Lakhot review, many filmmakers have moved away from the Hindi heartland and are exploring other states. Punjab is one of the states that many writers and directors have been focusing on. Abhishek Chaubey’s Udta Punjab opened a Pandora’s box of stories, and there has been no end to it ever since.

Tabbar on SonyLIV broke all the records for being an out-of-the-box story, while Netflix originals Kohrra and Cat did not shy away from showcasing the gritty side of Punjab, the image if which was once dominated by beautiful farms and warm, welcoming people as per Yash Chopra films. Chamak, created and directed by Rohit Jugraj, is the story of an artist who comes back to Punjab from Canada only to uncover mysteries about his family.

Actor Ram Kapoor says he took cue from villains in the films of Coen Brothers while bringing alive his act as an assassin recently.

Kapoor essays the cold-hearted assassin Lovely Singh in the digital film, "Bahut Hua Samman". Among other quirky traits, he is seen wearing the same shirt all through the film.

"Lovely Singh is one of the most unique characters I have ever played. His Usp is he is unpredictable and will keep you guessing about his next move. He intentionally puzzles people before going in for the kill. I was blown away by the character and had to give this a nod," the actor said.

"The character wears the same costume throughout the movie, which is inspired by Javier Bardem's character in ‘No Country For Old Men'. Lovely Singh is an unpredictable assassin and heavily influenced by the Coen Brother villains. I had the best...

Bahut Hua Samman review is here. Produced by Yoodlee Films, Bahut Hua Samman stars Sanjay Mishra, Abhishek Chauhan, Raghav Junyal and Ram Kapoor among others. Directed by Ashish Shukla the film released on Disney + Hotstar VIP on 2nd October 2020.

The plot of Bahut Hua Samman

Written by Avinash Singh and Vijay Narayan Verma - Bahut Hua Samman is a heist caper with a tweak. Best-friends Paresh and Ghanshyam, aka Bony (Raghav Juyal) and Fundoo (Abhishek Chauhan) are engineering students cum amateur conmen. Bakchod Baba (Sanjay Mishra) a crazy wanderer with extraordinary intelligence comes into contact with a master plan to rob the bank on their college campus. Bony and Fundoo are in the game and things get weirdly dirty, bloody and hilariously funny. Suddenly Bony and Fundoo are on the hit list of the sand mafia, a minister, a ruthless assassin Lovely Singh (Ram Kapoor) and a no-nonsense cop Bobby...

Actor Sanjay Mishra lived in an ashram in Varanasi for a month during a recent shoot, and recalls the experience as one worth cherishing.

Mishra had his experience of an ascetic lifestyle during the shoot of "Bahut Hua Samman", an upcoming satire that also features Raghav Juyal, Abhishek Chauhan, Ram Kapoor, Nidhi Singh and Namit Das.

"It is nearly impossible to describe Varanasi in words. It's a feeling that ties you to it. Whenever I get to visit the city, there's a part of me that I feel I have left behind," Mishra said.

He added: "During the shooting of 'Bahut Hua Samman', I visited this holy city with the cast and crew. Those days are truly unforgettable. Raghav, Abhishek and I stayed in an ashram for almost a month to enjoy the true vibe of the city. It was a cherishing experience," Mishra shared.

Mishra even cooked for his co-stars on the set.

Monsoon Shootout

Starring Vijay Verma, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Gitanjali Thapa,Farhan Mohammed Hanif Sheikh

Directed by Amit Kumar

Rain-splashed bloodied puddles of questioning, probing, searching, emotional and physical violence… Monsoon Shootout is a curious case of a potentially routine cops-and-killer sanguinary saga given a certain fresh twist of ambivalence by writing skills that know their Dirty Harry as closely as they know Ardh Satya.

There is tadka of circumstantial ambiguity, a twist of fate, if you will, whereby a rookie cop’s rookie-rookie si zindagi gets more unscheduled excitement on his first assignment than he had bargained for.

A serial killer is on the prowl. And really,in how many ways can Nawaz be cast as the psychotic outcast? It was a hammer in hand in Raman Raghav, It’s an axe here. The slayings are staged stylishly in the slippery monsoon of Mumbai when it’s easy for...

A few days after the makers of upcoming dramatic thriller ‘31st October’ unveiled their two songs ‘Yaqeen’ and ‘Maula’, the third song from the film’s album ‘Umeed’ was released by the makers of the film, which stars Vir Das and Soha Ali Khan.

Sung by Babbu Maan, who makes his comeback to Bollywood after his last project ‘Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster (2011), penned by Mehboob and composed by Vijay Verma, ‘Umeed’ is yet another soulful and mellifluous number from the film, which has already earned rave reviews at international film festivals. The current song is about hope and spirituality and will surely impress all those who hear it. The song video also comprises touching scenes from the film, which is set against the backdrop of the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi.

Produced by writer-producer Harry Sachdeva and Magical Dreams Productions Pvt Ltd, co-produced by Anand Prakash, directed by National award winner Shivaji Lotan Patil,...

Upcoming dramatic thriller ‘31st October’ starring Vir Das and Soha Ali Khan, marks the comeback of legendary singer Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, who has lent his voice to the song titled ‘Maula’ in the film.

For those who do not know this, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan is known for having trained several noted playback and classical singers including Asha Bhonsle, Geeta Dutt, Hariharan, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Alisha Chinoy and A.R Rahman among several others and his two pupils took to their Twitter pages to gush about their ‘Guru’ and his song.

Taking to his Twitter page, Sonu wrote, “Greatness stands by the Greats, long after their youth gives up. Long live My Guru, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan saheb.” On his aprt, Shaan tweeted, “Maula’ a Divine song by Padma Bhushan Ustaad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, in the film ’31st October’.”

‘Maula’, which is a tribute to the Almighty and humanity,...

Upcoming dramatic thriller ‘31st October’, which stars Vir Das and Soha Ali Khan, marks the comeback of legendary singer Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, who is known for having trained several noted playback and classical singers including Asha Bhonsle, Geeta Dutt, Hariharan, Sonu Nigam, Shaan, Alisha Chinoy and A.R Rahman among several others.

The Padma Bhushan awardee, who has made a comeback after more than two decades, has crooned the number ‘Maula’ in the film and the song, which was unveiled today, is an auditory treat for music lovers. The song, which is a tribute to the Almighty and humanity, is quite melodious and moving and is totally worth listening to on a loop. The number has been composed by Vijay Verma and penned by Moazzam Azm.

Ustad Ghulam Khan says, “The song is dedicated to God and humanity. I was so touched by the film’s subject that I decided to sing the track.

The trailer of upcoming dramatic thriller 31st October starring Vir Das and Soha Ali Khan touched everyone and the first song of the film, which is titled ‘Yaqeen’, will surely bring a lump to your throats.

‘Yaqeen’ is a soul-stirring number with a melodious soundtrack and touching and meaningful lyrics. Composed by Vijay Verma, penned by Mehboob and crooned by Mohammad Salamat, ‘Yaqeen’ is a gem of the song from the music album of 31st October. The video of the song shows Vir and Soha, who play a Sikh couple in the film, trying to escape from a riot-prone area with their kids and the scenes in the video will surely send a shiver up your spine.

Produced by writer-producer Harry Sachdeva and Magical Dreams Productions Pvt Ltd, co-produced by Anand Prakash, directed by National award winner Shivaji Lotan Patil, and released by Panorama Studios, 31st October is a thriller...