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Exclusive: India’s Zee Studios, headed by CEO Shariq Patel, is starting to become a regular on the international film festival and TV market circuit.

The company recently attended the Rotterdam film festival, where it had Devashish Makhija’s Joram premiering in the Big Screen competition, and is now in Berlin where it has web series Brown selected for Berlinale Series Market Selects, and coming-of-age comedy drama Aatma Pamphlet premiering in Generation 14plus.

Directed by Abhinay Deo, Brown stars Karisma Kapoor as a detective and recovering alcoholic investigating the murder of a young woman from a well-connected family.

Marathi-language Aatma Pamphlet is the debut feature of Ashish Avinash Bende and tells the story of a young boy growing up amidst massive social and economic changes in 1990s India. Produced by Anand L. Rai’s Colour Yellow Productions, the film will have its world premiere at Berlin’s Zoo Palast on...

Ajith Kumar, Salman Khan, Ajay Devgn and Dulquer Salmaan will be seen featuring in a 28-strong Zee Studios 2023 India slate.

India’s Zee Studios has revealed an extensive 2023 slate of 28 titles across languages, featuring some of the best-known names in their respective industries, reports Variety.

The titles, which include 26 films for theatrical release, a direct-to-digital film and a streaming series, are Zee Studios productions, coproductions or acquisitions.

Big ticket films include H. Vinoth’s Tamil-language heist thriller ‘Thunivu’, starring megastar Ajith Kumar that is due in January 2023 release during the Pongal festival frame; Amit Sharma’s long-awaited Hindi-language soccer epic ‘Maidaan’, starring Ajay Devgn, due in February.

Farhad Samji’s Hindi-language action-comedy ‘Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan’, starring superstar Salman Khan, due in April during the Eid festival frame; and ‘Gadar 2’, a sequel to Anil Sharma’s 2001 blockbuster ‘Gadar’, starring Sunny Deol.

Deol also stars alongside fellow veterans Sanjay Dutt,...

India’s Zee Studios has revealed an extensive 2023 slate of 28 titles across languages, featuring some of the best-known names in their respective industries.

The titles, which include 26 films for theatrical release, a direct-to-digital film and a streaming series, are Zee Studios productions, coproductions or acquisitions.

Big ticket films include H. Vinoth’s Tamil-language heist thriller “Thunivu,” starring megastar Ajith Kumar that is due a Jan. 2023 release during the Pongal festival frame; Amit Sharma’s long-awaited Hindi-language soccer epic “Maidaan,” starring Ajay Devgn, due in February; Farhad Samji’s Hindi-language action-comedy “Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan,” starring superstar Salman Khan, due in April during the Eid festival frame; and “Gadar 2,” a sequel to Anil Sharma’s 2001 blockbuster “Gadar,” starring Sunny Deol.

Deol also stars alongside fellow veterans Sanjay Dutt, Mithun Chakraborty and Jackie Shroff in Vivek Chauhan’s “Baap.” Other Hindi-language highlights include Rani Mukerji in Ashima Chibber’s “Mrs.

Veteran actor Govind Namdev is shooting for five projects back-to-back, which includes movies such as ‘Sam Bahadur’, ‘Gandhi Talks’, ‘Bombay Don’ and ‘Oh My God 2’ to name a few, juggling different characters.

Govind said: “I have been juggling between 5-6 different characters for last 6 months. Every 3 to 4 days I shoot for a different character of a completely different genre. And I’m really enjoying the invigorating transition from one character to another.”

“So this year’s last three months are going to be very exciting and fulfilling for me, as I am really looking forward to the most probable release of these diverse projects and hoping that my hard work will leave a lasting mark in the audiences’ heart through my performance…”

The actor said that he has always put in a great deal of effort in developing each of his characters, their specific demeanours, physical nuances, emotional and mental states.

CinemaBilled as a dark satirical comedy flick, ‘Gandhi Talks’ is helmed by director Kishor Pandurang Belekar. PTIFacebook/ Twitter, Aditi Rao Hydari, Arvind Swamy, Vijay SethupathiVijay Sethupathi, Arvind Swamy, and Aditi Rao Hydari are teaming up for Gandhi Talks, a silent film billed as a dark satirical comedy. Backed by Zee Studios, the movie is directed by Kishor Pandurang Belekar, known for helming Marathi movies Sa Sasucha (2010) and Yeda (2013). According to the makers, Gandhi Talks is a social commentary on capitalism, racism, and society as a whole. The film also draws references from Hindu mythology and the story of 'Samudra Manthan', according to the official synopsis. Director Kishor Panudrang Belekar revealed in a statement on Thursday, May 5, that the film aims to create a positive change in society. "Silence does speak a lot more than words in multiple situations and this film will prove the statement true. With so much happening around the world,...

Tamil Superstar Vijay Sethupathi will soon be seen in a silent Bollywood film titled Gandhi Talks.

The film is written, directed and produced by Kishor Pandurang Belekar, while Divay Dhami jain is on board as creative producer.

"This project has been very close to my heart and when the actor himself relates with the idea and same emotions, it is really a boon for the director. For me Vijay Sethupathi is that actor who can justify this challenging script with his performance. As soon as Vijay read the script, he completely understood my vision and approach towards the film," said Belekar.

"Every director is looking for certain types of characteristics in his actors. While I was searching for the lead in B-Town, I also started looking in alternate industries and that's how I came across Vijay Sethupathi. His acting skills, style statement, and vocal dynamism are stupendous and that's when...

CinemaThe Bollywood silent film will be helmed by Kishor Pandurang Belekar.Digital NativeVijay Sethupathi seems to be on a signing spree in Bollywood, although he recently opted out of Aamir Khan’s Laal Singh Chaddha for reasons yet unknown. On the occasion of his birthday, he shared the first look poster from his upcoming Bollywood silent film titled Gandhi Talks. The film will be helmed by Kishor Pandurang Belekar. "At times Silence is so loud". On the occasion of my birthday. I am announcing my new film's poster. I am set for a new challenge and new beginning with a silent film #Gandhitalks Need your love and blessings. @kishorbelekar @divay_dhamija @moviemillent pic.twitter.com/5NtrAD5t4d — VijaySethupathi (@VijaySethuOffl) January 16, 2021 Kishor told the Times of India, "This project has been close to my heart and when the actor playing the part relates to the idea and the emotional graph,...