Nearly two decades have passed since the release of the song ‘Kabhi aana tu meri gali’ by pop band Euphoria, featuring Vidya Balan. Vidya Balan recently reminisced about how her first Bollywood film, ‘Parineeta’, directed by Pradeep Sarkar in 2005, came her way.
Reflecting on her experiences while shooting the song alongside Palash Sen and under Sarkar’s direction, Vidya told Ians: “I remember when I shot ‘Kabhi aana tu meri gali’, it was over five nights. When I say nights, the shoot was supposed to be from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. But dada (Sarkar) would shoot beyond that.”
The National-Award-winning actress used to reside two hours away in Chembur, Mumbai, from the shoot location in Boisar.
“For five days, I did not come back home. I had a model friend living close by, and I would go to her house, bathe, come back, and sleep on location,” she recalled with laughter.
Reflecting on her experiences while shooting the song alongside Palash Sen and under Sarkar’s direction, Vidya told Ians: “I remember when I shot ‘Kabhi aana tu meri gali’, it was over five nights. When I say nights, the shoot was supposed to be from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. But dada (Sarkar) would shoot beyond that.”
The National-Award-winning actress used to reside two hours away in Chembur, Mumbai, from the shoot location in Boisar.
“For five days, I did not come back home. I had a model friend living close by, and I would go to her house, bathe, come back, and sleep on location,” she recalled with laughter.
- 4/26/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Pankaj Udhas Ghazals Featured Many Bollywood Stars In Music Videos
The man who revolutionized Ghazal as a musical genre is no longer with us. Pankaj Udhas breathed his last on February 26, 2024, Monday after battling a prolonged illness. His family, in an official statement, confirmed the news. The music industry has been mourning his loss. While Sonu Nigam posted a heartfelt note, Hariharan remembered his brother, whom he last met on The Kapil Sharma show.
After Naam’s Chitthi Aayee Hai, Pankaj Ji appeared on TV screens in the 90s, and cable channels were gradually dropping, and he was one of the earliest ones to tap on the music video trend.
Most of the successful actors from today have been part of music videos in the earliest times of their careers. These actors then went on to become successful TV and film actors. Pankaj Udhas Ghazals also followed the music video...
The man who revolutionized Ghazal as a musical genre is no longer with us. Pankaj Udhas breathed his last on February 26, 2024, Monday after battling a prolonged illness. His family, in an official statement, confirmed the news. The music industry has been mourning his loss. While Sonu Nigam posted a heartfelt note, Hariharan remembered his brother, whom he last met on The Kapil Sharma show.
After Naam’s Chitthi Aayee Hai, Pankaj Ji appeared on TV screens in the 90s, and cable channels were gradually dropping, and he was one of the earliest ones to tap on the music video trend.
Most of the successful actors from today have been part of music videos in the earliest times of their careers. These actors then went on to become successful TV and film actors. Pankaj Udhas Ghazals also followed the music video...
- 2/26/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
A picture of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan from “many moons ago” has been shared by photographer-producer Atul Kasbekar, which he says was from an ad shoot. Kasbekar took to Instagram, where he shared the old picture. It has Shah Rukh Khan sitting in the middle. It also has late filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar, Kasbekar and many others looking into the camera lens and smiling.
It seems the picture was taken around the time when Shah Rukh was working on or had the release of ‘Yes Boss’ in 1997 as Kasbekar had the song ‘Chand Taare’ from the film playing in the background.
Kasbekar wrote: “Post some ad shoot with Srk and @pradeepsarkar at my studio many moons ago The late Pradeep-da was an art director in those days with Contract Advtg in Delhi and we did loads of print work together.”
He added: “Also in frame the brilliant makeup artist @michelletung5, production designer Chetana Prabhu,...
It seems the picture was taken around the time when Shah Rukh was working on or had the release of ‘Yes Boss’ in 1997 as Kasbekar had the song ‘Chand Taare’ from the film playing in the background.
Kasbekar wrote: “Post some ad shoot with Srk and @pradeepsarkar at my studio many moons ago The late Pradeep-da was an art director in those days with Contract Advtg in Delhi and we did loads of print work together.”
He added: “Also in frame the brilliant makeup artist @michelletung5, production designer Chetana Prabhu,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Gulshan Devaiah, who is set to reprise his role as Abhishek Banne in the upcoming second season of crime-thriller streaming series ‘Duranga’, has reunited with the director Rohan Sippy for the show after more than 12 years.
The actor heaping praise on the director said that the latter encourages actors to contribute ideas and interpretations.
The first season of the show was helmed by the late director Pradeep Sarkar, who passed away earlier this year.
Rohan took charge for the second season of the show which led to his reunion with Gulshan after their last project ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ which was released in 2011.
Sharing his experience of working with Rohan, the actor said: “Reuniting with Rohan after 13 years has been a true pleasure. He provided me with one of my early breaks in ‘Dum Maro Dum,’ and that role received wonderful acclaim. Now, after more than a decade, it’s...
The actor heaping praise on the director said that the latter encourages actors to contribute ideas and interpretations.
The first season of the show was helmed by the late director Pradeep Sarkar, who passed away earlier this year.
Rohan took charge for the second season of the show which led to his reunion with Gulshan after their last project ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ which was released in 2011.
Sharing his experience of working with Rohan, the actor said: “Reuniting with Rohan after 13 years has been a true pleasure. He provided me with one of my early breaks in ‘Dum Maro Dum,’ and that role received wonderful acclaim. Now, after more than a decade, it’s...
- 10/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Gulshan Devaiah, who is set to reprise his role as Abhishek Banne in the upcoming second season of crime-thriller streaming series ‘Duranga’, has reunited with the director Rohan Sippy for the show after more than 12 years.
The actor heaping praise on the director said that the latter encourages actors to contribute ideas and interpretations.
The first season of the show was helmed by the late director Pradeep Sarkar, who passed away earlier this year.
Rohan took charge for the second season of the show which led to his reunion with Gulshan after their last project ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ which was released in 2011.
Sharing his experience of working with Rohan, the actor said: “Reuniting with Rohan after 13 years has been a true pleasure. He provided me with one of my early breaks in ‘Dum Maro Dum,’ and that role received wonderful acclaim. Now, after more than a decade, it’s...
The actor heaping praise on the director said that the latter encourages actors to contribute ideas and interpretations.
The first season of the show was helmed by the late director Pradeep Sarkar, who passed away earlier this year.
Rohan took charge for the second season of the show which led to his reunion with Gulshan after their last project ‘Dum Maaro Dum’ which was released in 2011.
Sharing his experience of working with Rohan, the actor said: “Reuniting with Rohan after 13 years has been a true pleasure. He provided me with one of my early breaks in ‘Dum Maro Dum,’ and that role received wonderful acclaim. Now, after more than a decade, it’s...
- 10/23/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Over a career spanning two decades, actress Rani Mukerji has impressed audiences with her acting prowess. She credits her powerful performances to new directors for shaping her career and empowering her to have the love she has received in her journey in cinema.
Rani said: “If you look at the list of new directors that I have collaborated with, you will see how they have contributed in shaping my career, my craft and empowered me to get the love that I have got all through my journey in cinema.”
Rani believes that all the newcomers she has worked with throughout her journey in Bollywood, have one thing in common. They are always more hungry to disrupt because they are looking to make the biggest mark on the industry with their first few films.
“I have always been excited by new directors because I have believed that they are always hungrier...
Rani said: “If you look at the list of new directors that I have collaborated with, you will see how they have contributed in shaping my career, my craft and empowered me to get the love that I have got all through my journey in cinema.”
Rani believes that all the newcomers she has worked with throughout her journey in Bollywood, have one thing in common. They are always more hungry to disrupt because they are looking to make the biggest mark on the industry with their first few films.
“I have always been excited by new directors because I have believed that they are always hungrier...
- 7/17/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Popular singer Palash Sen’s latest musical short film ‘Jaane Khuda’ delves into the complexities of emotions and relationships in contemporary India. He said that his band Euphoria is known to push the envelope with each of their cinematic offerings and have tried to do exactly that with this film.
Talking about it, Sen says: “I have made a humble attempt to contribute to the constantly evolving form of Story telling and musical expression. Euphoria is known to push the envelope with each of our cinematic offerings and we have tried to do exactly that with this film.”
“In a modern day India, love and relationships are a completely different ball game. As much as people would like to believe that they are free, it’s their own insecurities and self doubt that puts the shackles on them. We have tried our best to tell maybe our story or maybe yours.
Talking about it, Sen says: “I have made a humble attempt to contribute to the constantly evolving form of Story telling and musical expression. Euphoria is known to push the envelope with each of our cinematic offerings and we have tried to do exactly that with this film.”
“In a modern day India, love and relationships are a completely different ball game. As much as people would like to believe that they are free, it’s their own insecurities and self doubt that puts the shackles on them. We have tried our best to tell maybe our story or maybe yours.
- 5/10/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
A string of personalities including names such as Saif Ali Khan, Prasoon Joshi, Shoojit Sarkar and many more were seen at late filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar’s prayer meeting on Sunday. Others seen at the prayer meet included lyricist Swanand Kirkire, Cbfc Chief Prasoon Joshi, Barkha Singh and Drashti Dhami.
Saif worked with the late filmmaker in the critically acclaimed ‘Parineeta’. He was seen attending the prayer meet in a white kurta and pyjama. Drashti worked with the late filmmaker in his web series, Duranga.
Director Goldie Behl and actress Barkha Singh also arrived to express grief at Pradeep Sarkar’s prayer meet.
National Award winner and veteran film-maker Pradeep Sarkar, noted for making sensitive and powerful films like ‘Parineeta’ and ‘Mardaani’, passed away on March 24 after a prolonged illness. He was 67.
Starting his entertainment career with commercials and music videos, Sarkar debuted as a director with ‘Parineeta’ (2005) starring Sanjay Dutt,...
Saif worked with the late filmmaker in the critically acclaimed ‘Parineeta’. He was seen attending the prayer meet in a white kurta and pyjama. Drashti worked with the late filmmaker in his web series, Duranga.
Director Goldie Behl and actress Barkha Singh also arrived to express grief at Pradeep Sarkar’s prayer meet.
National Award winner and veteran film-maker Pradeep Sarkar, noted for making sensitive and powerful films like ‘Parineeta’ and ‘Mardaani’, passed away on March 24 after a prolonged illness. He was 67.
Starting his entertainment career with commercials and music videos, Sarkar debuted as a director with ‘Parineeta’ (2005) starring Sanjay Dutt,...
- 4/2/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Top Bollywood star Rani Mukerji is basking in the box office success of “Mrs. Chatterjee vs. Norway,” which flies in the face of “cynicism” from “naysayers” as the actor describes it.
The film, directed by Ashima Chibber and written by Rahul Handa, Sameer Satija and Chibber, is based on the true story of an Indian couple whose children were taken away from them by Norwegian welfare services in 2011. Mukerji plays the titular Mrs. Chatterjee who battles with the Norwegian government to reunite with her children.
The modestly budgeted film released on March 17 and has grossed some $3.2 million worldwide so far.
“I truly believe that a good film will always find its audience, regardless of what the genre is. There was a lot of challenge for our film, because the new fashionable word that is going on is Ott ‘content’ – it is something that has bothered me a lot. Because I...
The film, directed by Ashima Chibber and written by Rahul Handa, Sameer Satija and Chibber, is based on the true story of an Indian couple whose children were taken away from them by Norwegian welfare services in 2011. Mukerji plays the titular Mrs. Chatterjee who battles with the Norwegian government to reunite with her children.
The modestly budgeted film released on March 17 and has grossed some $3.2 million worldwide so far.
“I truly believe that a good film will always find its audience, regardless of what the genre is. There was a lot of challenge for our film, because the new fashionable word that is going on is Ott ‘content’ – it is something that has bothered me a lot. Because I...
- 3/27/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Celebrated director Pradeep Sarkar, who passed away here after a prolonged illness in the early hours of Friday, was working on his “dream project” at the time of his death. Titled ‘Priya Interrupted’, it was to be the biopic of Priya Rajvansh, Hindi film actress and partner for over two decades of ‘Neecha Nagar’ maker Chetan Anand, who was awarded the Grand Prix (now Golden Palm) at the first-ever Cannes Film Festival in 1946. He then went on to co-found Navketan Film with younger brother Dev Anand in 1949.
Rajvansh’s murder on March 27, 2000, had sent shockwaves across Mumbai.
The sons of Chetan Anand – Ketan and Vivek – were convicted for committing the murder and imprisoned to life imprisonment. They were released on bail after serving their sentence for two years.
The murder was the fallout of what seemed to be a dispute over Chetan Anand’s sea-facing Ruia Park bungalow in the Juhu area,...
Rajvansh’s murder on March 27, 2000, had sent shockwaves across Mumbai.
The sons of Chetan Anand – Ketan and Vivek – were convicted for committing the murder and imprisoned to life imprisonment. They were released on bail after serving their sentence for two years.
The murder was the fallout of what seemed to be a dispute over Chetan Anand’s sea-facing Ruia Park bungalow in the Juhu area,...
- 3/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
DeathAccording to his friends and associates, he was rushed to a hospital on Thursday night for kidney and related ailments, but failed to survive and died early this morning.PTINational Award winner and veteran filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar, noted for making sensitive and powerful films like 'Parineeta' and 'Mardaani', passed away in Mumbai after a prolonged illness, early on March 24, Friday morning, family sources said. He was 67 and his funeral rites were to be performed at the Santacruz Crematorium this afternoon at 4 pm. According to his friends and associates, he was rushed to a hospital last night for kidney and related ailments, but failed to survive and breathed his last early this morning. Starting his entertainment career with commercials and music videos in the early 1900s, Sarkar debuted as a director with 'Parineeta' (2005) starring Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan and Vidya Balan. Over the years,...
- 3/24/2023
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Mumbai, March 24 (Ians) Bollywood woke up to a sad morning on March 24 with the news of filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar passing away. Sarkar, who is known for many of his notable works like ‘Munna Bhai M.B.B.S’, ‘Parineeta’, ‘Mardaani’, and others, was working on a biopic on the life of late Bollywood actress Priya Rajvansh.
Priya Rajvansh died under mysterious circumstances, titled ‘Priya Interrupted’ to be produced by Deepak Mukut.
While the late filmmaker was expected to start shooting ‘Priya Interrupted’ this year, producer Deepak is shocked and deeply saddened by his passing away.
He informed: “I am deeply saddened by the passing away of Pradeep Da. Apart from being an extremely talented filmmaker and storyteller, he was a very large-hearted person and kind soul. The Priya Rajvansh biopic ‘Priya Interrupted’ was his dream project and he had already worked out the story, set design and costumes for the project.
Priya Rajvansh died under mysterious circumstances, titled ‘Priya Interrupted’ to be produced by Deepak Mukut.
While the late filmmaker was expected to start shooting ‘Priya Interrupted’ this year, producer Deepak is shocked and deeply saddened by his passing away.
He informed: “I am deeply saddened by the passing away of Pradeep Da. Apart from being an extremely talented filmmaker and storyteller, he was a very large-hearted person and kind soul. The Priya Rajvansh biopic ‘Priya Interrupted’ was his dream project and he had already worked out the story, set design and costumes for the project.
- 3/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, March 24 (Ians) Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji, has offered her condolences at the sudden demise of filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar.
The filmmaker passed away in Mumbai at around 3:30 a.m. on March 24 after renal complications.
Rani, who has worked with Pradeep in ‘Laaga Chunari Mein Daag’ and ‘Mardaani’, said: “I’m very very shocked by the news of Dada’s passing away. I, in fact, spoke to him just the other day when I had gone to Amritsar, to the Golden Temple where he had called me telling me about my film so we had a long chat, he was insisting to do a facetime call but that day the network was not good so I was unable to video call with him. We were planning to meet this week when I got back but it is just so unexpected.”
The actress continued: “His wife (Panchali boudi) called me at 4 a.
The filmmaker passed away in Mumbai at around 3:30 a.m. on March 24 after renal complications.
Rani, who has worked with Pradeep in ‘Laaga Chunari Mein Daag’ and ‘Mardaani’, said: “I’m very very shocked by the news of Dada’s passing away. I, in fact, spoke to him just the other day when I had gone to Amritsar, to the Golden Temple where he had called me telling me about my film so we had a long chat, he was insisting to do a facetime call but that day the network was not good so I was unable to video call with him. We were planning to meet this week when I got back but it is just so unexpected.”
The actress continued: “His wife (Panchali boudi) called me at 4 a.
- 3/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Rani Mukerji who has worked with Dada Pradeep Sarkar on multiple projects expressed her grief. She said, “I’m very very shocked by the news of Dada’s passing away. I, in fact, spoke to him just the other day when I had gone to Amritsar, to the Golden Temple where he had called me telling me about my film so we had a long chat, he was insisting to do a facetime call but that day the network was not good so I was unable to video call with him. We were planning to meet this week when I got back but it is just so unexpected. His wife (Panchali boudi) called me at 4 am when this happened, it is really sad and shocking that dada has passed away like this.”
She further revealed that, “Boudi had informed me that he was on remission and he was all ok.
She further revealed that, “Boudi had informed me that he was on remission and he was all ok.
- 3/24/2023
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Director Pradeep Sarkar, who is known for films like ‘Parineeta’, ‘Mardaani’, the web series ‘Duranga’ and others, passed away at a Mumbai hospital at the age of 67. He was on dialysis and his potassium levels had dropped drastically. As his condition deteriorated, he was rushed to the hospital at 3:00 a.m. on March 24, and passed away at 3.30 a.m.
Funeral arrangements have been made at a crematorium in Santacruz for 4 p.m. on Friday.
Several members of the film fraternity expressed their grief and shared condolences.
Taking to Twitter, actor Ajay Devgn wrote: “The news of Pradeep Sarkar’s demise, ‘Dada’ to some of us is still hard to digest. My deepest condolences (flower bouquet). My prayers are with the departed and his family. Rip Dada.”
‘The Kashmir Files’ director Vivek Agnihotri shared a statement on Twitter. It read: “It is with a heavy heart that we inform you...
Funeral arrangements have been made at a crematorium in Santacruz for 4 p.m. on Friday.
Several members of the film fraternity expressed their grief and shared condolences.
Taking to Twitter, actor Ajay Devgn wrote: “The news of Pradeep Sarkar’s demise, ‘Dada’ to some of us is still hard to digest. My deepest condolences (flower bouquet). My prayers are with the departed and his family. Rip Dada.”
‘The Kashmir Files’ director Vivek Agnihotri shared a statement on Twitter. It read: “It is with a heavy heart that we inform you...
- 3/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
National Award winner and veteran film-maker Pradeep Sarkar, noted for making sensitive and powerful women centric films like ‘Parineeta’ and ‘Mardaani’, passed away after a prolonged illness, early on Friday morning, family sources said. He was 67 and his funeral rites shall be performed at the Santacruz Crematorium this afternoon at 4 p.m.
According to his friends and associates, he was rushed to a hospital last night for kidney and related ailments, but failed to survive and breathed his last early this morning.
Prominent Bollywood biggies like Ajay Devgn, Manoj Bajpayee, Ashoke Pandit, Nitu Chandra-Srivastava, Hansal Mehta, Neil Nitin Mukesh and others mourned and paid tributes to Sarkar as the news broke out.
Starting his entertainment career with commercials and music videos in the early 1900s, Sarkar debuted as a director with ‘Parineeta’ (2005) starring Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan and Vidya Balan.
Over the years, he made other films like ‘Laaga...
According to his friends and associates, he was rushed to a hospital last night for kidney and related ailments, but failed to survive and breathed his last early this morning.
Prominent Bollywood biggies like Ajay Devgn, Manoj Bajpayee, Ashoke Pandit, Nitu Chandra-Srivastava, Hansal Mehta, Neil Nitin Mukesh and others mourned and paid tributes to Sarkar as the news broke out.
Starting his entertainment career with commercials and music videos in the early 1900s, Sarkar debuted as a director with ‘Parineeta’ (2005) starring Sanjay Dutt, Saif Ali Khan and Vidya Balan.
Over the years, he made other films like ‘Laaga...
- 3/24/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Hailing from the world of Btl advertising, Aamir Bengali ventured into feature film writing in 2017, with his first cerebral thriller drama. The film is currently being produced by Hasnain Hussaini of Bombay Stencil, whose maiden co-production was Ajay Devgn’s ‘Runway 34’ followed by ‘Khuda Haafiz – Chapter 2’.
During his initial years of writing the film, Aamir met the veteran Pradeep Sarkar. Being a fan of the national award filmmaker’s works, Aamir was keen on associating with Mr. Sarkar and the former’s first ever short film, ‘Shaadi Shuda’, seemed like the perfect stage. The short film, produced by Wild Buffaloes Entertainment and Directed by Divyansh Pandit, is a romantic story and Aamir’s first collaboration with Divyansh on a short film.
Aamir Bengali is also the lead screenwriter on ‘Palatwar’, a feature film which will be directed by Divyansh Pandit, is being produced by Deepak Mukut (Mulk) and music by Ajay Atul.
During his initial years of writing the film, Aamir met the veteran Pradeep Sarkar. Being a fan of the national award filmmaker’s works, Aamir was keen on associating with Mr. Sarkar and the former’s first ever short film, ‘Shaadi Shuda’, seemed like the perfect stage. The short film, produced by Wild Buffaloes Entertainment and Directed by Divyansh Pandit, is a romantic story and Aamir’s first collaboration with Divyansh on a short film.
Aamir Bengali is also the lead screenwriter on ‘Palatwar’, a feature film which will be directed by Divyansh Pandit, is being produced by Deepak Mukut (Mulk) and music by Ajay Atul.
- 1/14/2023
- by agency
- GlamSham
Bollywood actress Kangana Ranaut will be seen essaying the role of the legendary Bengali theatre actress Binodini Dasi, professionally known as ‘Notee Binodini’, in an upcoming film to be directed by Pradeep Sarkar.
Notee Binodini was a key player in the evolution of the theatre culture in India. During a career that spanned 12 years, she enacted over 80 roles, including those of Sita, Draupadi, Radha, Ayesha, Kaikeyi, Motibibi and Kapalkundala under the mentorship of Girish Chandra Ghosh. She was one of the first South Asian theatre actresses to write her own autobiography.
When contacted, Kangana said, “I’m a very big fan of Pradeep Sarkar ji and very happy for this opportunity. Also this will be my first collaboration with Prakash Kapadia ji and I am completely thrilled to be part of this remarkable journey with some of the greatest artistes of this country.”
This yet-to-be-titled mega-budget film has been written by Prakash Kapadia,...
Notee Binodini was a key player in the evolution of the theatre culture in India. During a career that spanned 12 years, she enacted over 80 roles, including those of Sita, Draupadi, Radha, Ayesha, Kaikeyi, Motibibi and Kapalkundala under the mentorship of Girish Chandra Ghosh. She was one of the first South Asian theatre actresses to write her own autobiography.
When contacted, Kangana said, “I’m a very big fan of Pradeep Sarkar ji and very happy for this opportunity. Also this will be my first collaboration with Prakash Kapadia ji and I am completely thrilled to be part of this remarkable journey with some of the greatest artistes of this country.”
This yet-to-be-titled mega-budget film has been written by Prakash Kapadia,...
- 10/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Whenever Gulshan Devaiah takes on a part, one can be rest assured that he will do a brilliant job with it. His work in the recently released series ‘Duranga’ is another addition to the list. The streaming series has been co-directed by Pradeep Sarkar, who has earlier helmed films like ‘Parineeta’ and ‘Mardaani’, and Aijaz Khan, who has earlier directed the 2018 drama film ‘Hamid’.
The series is the official adaptation of the Korean show ‘Flower of Evil’. It follows a series of murders and unearth’s the past of the show’s lead played by Gulshan.
Resurgence of a serial killer, a copycat killer on the loose with similar modus operandi to the original dreaded killer, or the offspring of the original killer?
‘Duranga’ explores these possibilities as the Mumbai crime branch officer Ira Jaykar Patel (played by Drashti Dhami) investigates the case.
While there are few instances where the series does engage the viewer,...
The series is the official adaptation of the Korean show ‘Flower of Evil’. It follows a series of murders and unearth’s the past of the show’s lead played by Gulshan.
Resurgence of a serial killer, a copycat killer on the loose with similar modus operandi to the original dreaded killer, or the offspring of the original killer?
‘Duranga’ explores these possibilities as the Mumbai crime branch officer Ira Jaykar Patel (played by Drashti Dhami) investigates the case.
While there are few instances where the series does engage the viewer,...
- 8/19/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Actor Gulshan Devaiah, who is currently gearing up for his upcoming Ott series ‘Duranga’, has shared that it’s imperative for actors to first understand their characters and let the characters’ traits naturally precipitate in their mannerisms, and not rush to do the job without any preparations.
Elaborating on the same, the actor said, “Everything is difficult if you don’t spend enough time to figure it out and understand it.”
That’s the reason he didn’t find it difficult to make his way around his character in ‘Duranga’.
“It wasn’t difficult at all once I had enough preparation. Whether it worked remains to be seen,” he said.
Directed by Pradeep Sarkar and Aijaz Khan, ‘Duranga’ is an adaptation of a Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’.
When asked what the show offers in terms of novelty since it’s an adaptation of an already existing show, Gulshan said,...
Elaborating on the same, the actor said, “Everything is difficult if you don’t spend enough time to figure it out and understand it.”
That’s the reason he didn’t find it difficult to make his way around his character in ‘Duranga’.
“It wasn’t difficult at all once I had enough preparation. Whether it worked remains to be seen,” he said.
Directed by Pradeep Sarkar and Aijaz Khan, ‘Duranga’ is an adaptation of a Korean show, ‘Flower of Evil’.
When asked what the show offers in terms of novelty since it’s an adaptation of an already existing show, Gulshan said,...
- 8/18/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
National Award-winning filmmaker Pradeep Sarkar is all set to helm a film based on Subodh Lal’s book ‘Priya Interrupted’ which documents the life of late actress Priya Rajvansh and her filmmaker husband Chetan Anand. However, the makers have not made any official announcement yet regarding the cast and movie’s shoot schedule. Commenting on the development, […]...
- 4/12/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Penguin releases Unscripted: Conversations on Life and Cinema by leading filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra and award-winning writer Abhijat Joshi. Here, Vidhu Vinod Chopra speaks to his long-time collaborator and scriptwriter Abhijat Joshi about his exceptional journey. Engaging and illuminating, the book provides a glimpse into the mind, method and madness of one of contemporary Hindi cinema’s best filmmakers.
Starting in Wazir Bagh, a small mohalla in Kashmir, Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s life has been well and truly unscripted. Over the last thirty years, he has blazed a trail in Hindi cinema - even going on to direct a film in Hollywood. From someone who once released his student film though it was incomplete because he ran out of money and film stock, he now has the distinction of heading one of the key production houses in India, Vvc Films.
The company has made some of the biggest blockbusters in recent times.
Starting in Wazir Bagh, a small mohalla in Kashmir, Vidhu Vinod Chopra’s life has been well and truly unscripted. Over the last thirty years, he has blazed a trail in Hindi cinema - even going on to direct a film in Hollywood. From someone who once released his student film though it was incomplete because he ran out of money and film stock, he now has the distinction of heading one of the key production houses in India, Vvc Films.
The company has made some of the biggest blockbusters in recent times.
- 1/11/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
MollywoodThe photo was taken in 2000 on the sets of ‘Chakram’, which was shelved for unknown reasons after the first schedule.Digital NativeDigital NativeNot many may be aware that Vidya Balan, before her Bollywood debut with Parineeta, was signed on to play the female lead in the Mohanlal starrer Chakram. Posting a picture with Mohanlal taken in 2000, Vidya wrote on her Instagram Stories, “Tbt 2000... The pic was taken on the set of my first Malayalam film #Chakram with @mohanlal!!! The film got shelved after the first schedule... Not looking as bad as I imagined I did!!!” The actor said in a recent media interaction that Chakram was shelved after the first schedule for unknown reasons. Parineeta, which shot her to fame, was released five years later. Vidya pointed out that soon after Chakram was shelved, she was labelled a jinxed actor and all offers, including a Tamil biggie, eluded her.
- 9/17/2020
- by Vidya
- The News Minute
ALTBalaji and Zee5?s Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala has already created a mass hysteria amongst the audience.
Sparks sure seem to be flying between the lead pair as Rajeev Khandelwal shares screen space with Divya Tripathi Dahiya. Playing the characters of two chefs Vikram and Nitya, romance is sure on the menu as these two stars cook up a delicious entertainer.
Also Read:?Ekta Kapoor's K Serials will make you nostalgic
Divyanka Tripathi reposted a video on her Instagram captioned, ?Food and a Romantic Love Story between @simplyrajeev and @divyankatripathidahiya ! Perfect combination for everyone to binge on. Congratulations to team #ColddLassiAurChickenMasala on winning Most Viewed Original Series in the Continuing category. #ZEE5 #HighFiveOnZEE5 #OTTAwards?
Diyvanka Tripathi and Rajeev Khandelwal is one of the fresh pair on the Indian television. Their sizzling chemistry was loved by the audiences and fans are already hoping they could work together again.
Directed...
Sparks sure seem to be flying between the lead pair as Rajeev Khandelwal shares screen space with Divya Tripathi Dahiya. Playing the characters of two chefs Vikram and Nitya, romance is sure on the menu as these two stars cook up a delicious entertainer.
Also Read:?Ekta Kapoor's K Serials will make you nostalgic
Divyanka Tripathi reposted a video on her Instagram captioned, ?Food and a Romantic Love Story between @simplyrajeev and @divyankatripathidahiya ! Perfect combination for everyone to binge on. Congratulations to team #ColddLassiAurChickenMasala on winning Most Viewed Original Series in the Continuing category. #ZEE5 #HighFiveOnZEE5 #OTTAwards?
Diyvanka Tripathi and Rajeev Khandelwal is one of the fresh pair on the Indian television. Their sizzling chemistry was loved by the audiences and fans are already hoping they could work together again.
Directed...
- 4/23/2020
- GlamSham
Bollywood beauty Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was last seen in Fanney Khan. Aishwarya Rai is making a comeback?to Bollywood again with a new movie. She might star in Pradeep Sarkar?s next, which is based on courtesan turned actor, Binodini Das? life.
Binodini Dasi also known as Notee Binodini, was a Calcutta-based, Bengali-speaking renowned actress and thespian. She started acting at the age of 12 and ended by the time she was 23, as she later recounted in her noted autobiography, Amar Katha (The Story of My Life) published in 1913.
The director, who?s made films like Mardaani and Parineeta, was keen to bring out the life of a courtesan and her journey on the big screen.
As per the reports, it is heard that here?s what Pradeep Sarkar had to say about Aishwarya doing the biopic, ?Aishwarya was always on my mind for the biopic.
I did reach out to her a few months ago.
Binodini Dasi also known as Notee Binodini, was a Calcutta-based, Bengali-speaking renowned actress and thespian. She started acting at the age of 12 and ended by the time she was 23, as she later recounted in her noted autobiography, Amar Katha (The Story of My Life) published in 1913.
The director, who?s made films like Mardaani and Parineeta, was keen to bring out the life of a courtesan and her journey on the big screen.
As per the reports, it is heard that here?s what Pradeep Sarkar had to say about Aishwarya doing the biopic, ?Aishwarya was always on my mind for the biopic.
I did reach out to her a few months ago.
- 1/23/2020
- GlamSham
Actress Rani Mukerji, who is gearing up for the second installment of the "Mardaani" franchise, says the film will see a woman stand up against evil, against crimes committed on women and take a bold and brave stand.
Rani is set to reprise the role of the fearless and committed Superintendent of Police, Shivani Shivaji Roy in "Mardaani 2".
Also Read:?Rani Mukerji seen in Rajasthan
Director Gopi Puthran says: "Rani as Shivani will be seen in a massive showdown with a 21-year-old villain who is an embodiment of pure evil. He is a dangerous criminal who targets women."
The film marks the directorial debut of Puthran, who was the writer of the first "Mardaani" film.
The film will show that Rani will stand up against crimes on women.
Rani said: "The film will see a woman cop fighting a pure evil of a person to end crimes against women.
Rani is set to reprise the role of the fearless and committed Superintendent of Police, Shivani Shivaji Roy in "Mardaani 2".
Also Read:?Rani Mukerji seen in Rajasthan
Director Gopi Puthran says: "Rani as Shivani will be seen in a massive showdown with a 21-year-old villain who is an embodiment of pure evil. He is a dangerous criminal who targets women."
The film marks the directorial debut of Puthran, who was the writer of the first "Mardaani" film.
The film will show that Rani will stand up against crimes on women.
Rani said: "The film will see a woman cop fighting a pure evil of a person to end crimes against women.
- 9/30/2019
- GlamSham
Very much living up to the hype and frenzy ahead of its release, ALTBalaji?s Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala has already created a mass hysteria amongst the audience with its trailer garnering 4.7m views in the span of a week.
Sparks sure seem to be flying between the lead pair as Rajeev Khandelwal shares screen space with Divya Tripathi Dahiya. Playing the characters of two chefs Vikram and Nitya, romance is sure on the menu as these two stars cook up a delicious entertainer.
Also Read:?Divyanka Tripathi and Rajeev Khandelwal turn chefs
Adding further flavour to the love that?s blossoming is national award-winning music director Anu Mallik, who?s composed a soft number titled Alvida Phir Kyu Kaha. The situational track picturized on the two jilted lovers displays the feelings and emotions of incompleteness, longing and heartbreak and the turmoil that one goes through after separating from their lover.
Sparks sure seem to be flying between the lead pair as Rajeev Khandelwal shares screen space with Divya Tripathi Dahiya. Playing the characters of two chefs Vikram and Nitya, romance is sure on the menu as these two stars cook up a delicious entertainer.
Also Read:?Divyanka Tripathi and Rajeev Khandelwal turn chefs
Adding further flavour to the love that?s blossoming is national award-winning music director Anu Mallik, who?s composed a soft number titled Alvida Phir Kyu Kaha. The situational track picturized on the two jilted lovers displays the feelings and emotions of incompleteness, longing and heartbreak and the turmoil that one goes through after separating from their lover.
- 8/29/2019
- GlamSham
ALTBalaji and ZEE5, the two Ott industry giants recently announced a content alliance, where they will co-create 60+ originals. Following the announcement, the Ott platforms today launched the trailer of two Originals - Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala and Mission Over Mars (M-o-m).
These co-created Originals will be available on both platforms, further bolstering their content library. The trailers were launched at a high-octane press conference in the presence of Content Czarina Ekta Kapoor and ZEE5 Programming Head, Aparna Acharekar. Adding a dose of glamour were popular actors from both shows ? Divyanka Tripathi, Rajeev Khandelwal, Sakshi Tanwar, Mona Singh, Nidhi Singh, and Palomi Ghosh.
Starring heartthrob Rajeev Khandelwal and the reigning queen of television Divyanka Tripathi, Coldd Lassi aur Chicken Masala is a story of two aspiring Chefs- Nitya and Vikram. The trailer gives a sneak peek into their lives as they fall in love but get separated due to circumstances.
These co-created Originals will be available on both platforms, further bolstering their content library. The trailers were launched at a high-octane press conference in the presence of Content Czarina Ekta Kapoor and ZEE5 Programming Head, Aparna Acharekar. Adding a dose of glamour were popular actors from both shows ? Divyanka Tripathi, Rajeev Khandelwal, Sakshi Tanwar, Mona Singh, Nidhi Singh, and Palomi Ghosh.
Starring heartthrob Rajeev Khandelwal and the reigning queen of television Divyanka Tripathi, Coldd Lassi aur Chicken Masala is a story of two aspiring Chefs- Nitya and Vikram. The trailer gives a sneak peek into their lives as they fall in love but get separated due to circumstances.
- 8/17/2019
- GlamSham
The crackling chemistry of Divyanka Tripathi and Rajeev Khandelwal promises a delicious tasty treat in Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala
Get ready for a delicious and tasty treat as the teaser of ALTBalaji?s most awaited web-series Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala is out now. The first look of this romantic saga featuring TV queen Divyanka Tripathi and heartthrob Rajeev Khandelwal is worth the wait.
Also Read:?Divyanka Tripathi shows up with an ace designer
The chemistry between the two is purely soothing and it will make their fans go crazy. Rajeev and Divyanka are playing the characters of Vikram and Nitya who are chefs in the series so one can imagine sparks flying in the kitchen as they serve the audience a show to relish.
Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala will explore tears, love, and misunderstanding through the heart-breaking journey of the lead characters.
ALTBalaji posted??a teaser on Instagram and captioned,...
Get ready for a delicious and tasty treat as the teaser of ALTBalaji?s most awaited web-series Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala is out now. The first look of this romantic saga featuring TV queen Divyanka Tripathi and heartthrob Rajeev Khandelwal is worth the wait.
Also Read:?Divyanka Tripathi shows up with an ace designer
The chemistry between the two is purely soothing and it will make their fans go crazy. Rajeev and Divyanka are playing the characters of Vikram and Nitya who are chefs in the series so one can imagine sparks flying in the kitchen as they serve the audience a show to relish.
Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala will explore tears, love, and misunderstanding through the heart-breaking journey of the lead characters.
ALTBalaji posted??a teaser on Instagram and captioned,...
- 8/12/2019
- GlamSham
Yet another week, yet another busy schedule for Kartik Aaryan when it comes to shooting for brand endorsements or launching a new product. It isn’t just the world of films where Luka Chuppi star is turning out to be busier than ever before; it is also brand campaigns which is keeping the actor engaged and excited.
“His current ad of Oppo has already turned out to be quite popular. In addition, he has several other endorsements like Irus by idee, Mufti, Boat, Emami and Magic Moments. When it comes to the visibility factor, he is out there as each of these campaigns is for diverse products,” says a prominent brand strategist.
No wonder, Kartik is finding prominence globally as well, what with popular sportswear company ‘hummel’ roping him in as a global ambassador which takes him beyond the Indian territory. Talking about this association, CEO Allan Vad Nielsen says,...
“His current ad of Oppo has already turned out to be quite popular. In addition, he has several other endorsements like Irus by idee, Mufti, Boat, Emami and Magic Moments. When it comes to the visibility factor, he is out there as each of these campaigns is for diverse products,” says a prominent brand strategist.
No wonder, Kartik is finding prominence globally as well, what with popular sportswear company ‘hummel’ roping him in as a global ambassador which takes him beyond the Indian territory. Talking about this association, CEO Allan Vad Nielsen says,...
- 6/17/2019
- by Joginder Tuteja
- Bollyspice
Yet another week, yet another busy schedule for Kartik Aaryan when it comes to shooting for brand endorsements or launching a new product. It isn't just the world of films where Luka Chuppi star is turning out to be busier than ever before; it is also brand campaigns, which is keeping the actor engaged and excited.
"His current Oppo ad has already turned out to be quite popular. In addition, he has several other endorsements like Irus by idee, Mufti, Boat, Emami and Magic Moments. When it comes to the visibility factor, he is out there as each of these campaigns is for diverse products," says a brand strategist.
No wonder, Kartik Aaryan is finding prominence globally as well, what with popular sportswear company 'hummel' roping him in as a global ambassador, which takes him beyond the Indian territory.
Talking about this association, CEO Allan Vad Nielsen says, "He sets...
"His current Oppo ad has already turned out to be quite popular. In addition, he has several other endorsements like Irus by idee, Mufti, Boat, Emami and Magic Moments. When it comes to the visibility factor, he is out there as each of these campaigns is for diverse products," says a brand strategist.
No wonder, Kartik Aaryan is finding prominence globally as well, what with popular sportswear company 'hummel' roping him in as a global ambassador, which takes him beyond the Indian territory.
Talking about this association, CEO Allan Vad Nielsen says, "He sets...
- 6/11/2019
- GlamSham
Actress Patralekhaa, who features in the upcoming film "Badnaam Gali" alongside Divyendu Sharma, says the dull phase in her career has taught her not to live on someone's mercy and only sign up for films she is convinced with.
Patralekhaa of "Citylights" fame told Ians: "One of the most important lessons that I have learned from the tough phase of my career is that if I am not convinced, I won't play the character. I think for a performer, for an actor, the conviction is one of the most important elements and if I am not fully convinced, it shows in my performance.
"So from now on, everything I will do, I will do it with conviction. Also, I have stopped taking nonsense from people because we actors are here by choice and we cannot be on anybody's mercy... No one should make us feel insecure or vulnerable just...
Patralekhaa of "Citylights" fame told Ians: "One of the most important lessons that I have learned from the tough phase of my career is that if I am not convinced, I won't play the character. I think for a performer, for an actor, the conviction is one of the most important elements and if I am not fully convinced, it shows in my performance.
"So from now on, everything I will do, I will do it with conviction. Also, I have stopped taking nonsense from people because we actors are here by choice and we cannot be on anybody's mercy... No one should make us feel insecure or vulnerable just...
- 5/10/2019
- GlamSham
Having mesmerized one and all on the big screen film-maker and acclaimed director Pradeep Sarkar will make his directorial debut with ALTBalaji's upcoming web series ?Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala?. He has been very well received for his direction in path-breaking films like Parineeta, Mardaani, Laaga Chunari Mein Daag, Lafangey Parindey and most recently, Helicopter Eela. Playing the lead role in the show is the very talented duo of Divyanka Tripathi and Rajeev Khandelwal.
Speaking on his most recent directorial venture, Pradeep Sarkar said, ?I think web series gives the liberty of exploring interesting and exciting concepts. Telling a new story has always excited me. I decided to take up Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala because of human relationships and conflicts in the backdrop of gourmet cooking. What really stood out on set was the fine acting prowess shown by Divyanka and Rajeev, that also allowed them to contribute to the storytelling process.
Speaking on his most recent directorial venture, Pradeep Sarkar said, ?I think web series gives the liberty of exploring interesting and exciting concepts. Telling a new story has always excited me. I decided to take up Coldd Lassi Aur Chicken Masala because of human relationships and conflicts in the backdrop of gourmet cooking. What really stood out on set was the fine acting prowess shown by Divyanka and Rajeev, that also allowed them to contribute to the storytelling process.
- 4/15/2019
- GlamSham
A pic of Rani Mukherji on the sets has surfaced on the social media. As mentioned in the post it seems to be on the sets of Mardaani 2. Rani Mukherji had wowed the audience with her performance.
With the pic doing rounds shows Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji, getting her makeup done, is looking stronger and confident and is all set to pack a punch in her next Mardaani 2. Her last outing Hichki was also a critical and commercial success.
Mardaani was a 2014 crime thriller that dealt with the problem of human trafficking in India, directed by Pradeep Sarkar and Produced by Aditya Chopra. Mardaani narrated the story of a policewoman whose interest in the case of a kidnapped teenage girl leads her to uncover secrets of human trafficking by the Indian mafia.
Yash Raj Films is making the sequel of this much-liked movie and starting a Mardaani franchise. Over the years,...
With the pic doing rounds shows Bollywood actress Rani Mukerji, getting her makeup done, is looking stronger and confident and is all set to pack a punch in her next Mardaani 2. Her last outing Hichki was also a critical and commercial success.
Mardaani was a 2014 crime thriller that dealt with the problem of human trafficking in India, directed by Pradeep Sarkar and Produced by Aditya Chopra. Mardaani narrated the story of a policewoman whose interest in the case of a kidnapped teenage girl leads her to uncover secrets of human trafficking by the Indian mafia.
Yash Raj Films is making the sequel of this much-liked movie and starting a Mardaani franchise. Over the years,...
- 4/11/2019
- GlamSham
After the stupendous success of Pradeep Sarkar?s Mardani in 2014 starring Rani Mukerji, she is back on roll with Mardaani 2 as she began shooting for the film this Wednesday.
The film will be directed by Gopi Puthran and is produced by Aditya Chopra. MARDAANI2 Stars Rani Mukerji as the protoganist. Yrf shared the official announcement on their social media handle. Mardaani 2 is scheduled to release in 2019. We can?t wait to see the first look of Rani in Mardaani 2.
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The film will be directed by Gopi Puthran and is produced by Aditya Chopra. MARDAANI2 Stars Rani Mukerji as the protoganist. Yrf shared the official announcement on their social media handle. Mardaani 2 is scheduled to release in 2019. We can?t wait to see the first look of Rani in Mardaani 2.
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- 3/27/2019
- GlamSham
Four Indian film directors, Mahesh Manjrekar, Pradeep Sarkar, Priyadarshan and Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury, who have each won the National Award, have joined forces to shoot “Invisible Masks.” The adaptation of four short stories, the film tackles homosexuality, mental illness, people leading double lives, and other hot button social issues in India.
The film is a portmanteau, without connecting or recurring elements, and is currently in advanced post-production. Each of the directors developed and produced their own section independently.
The overall film is produced and financed by Venus Worldwide Entertainment, and partly-financed by Armaan Ventures. A major Ott platform is expected to give the completed work a release in India and elsewhere, without recourse to festival or theatrical outings. Suchhanda Chatterjee is set as the co-producer.
Roy Chowdhury, who previously directed “Pink” directs a section about mental illness “The story of this short film is, I feel, very relevant to our present times,...
The film is a portmanteau, without connecting or recurring elements, and is currently in advanced post-production. Each of the directors developed and produced their own section independently.
The overall film is produced and financed by Venus Worldwide Entertainment, and partly-financed by Armaan Ventures. A major Ott platform is expected to give the completed work a release in India and elsewhere, without recourse to festival or theatrical outings. Suchhanda Chatterjee is set as the co-producer.
Roy Chowdhury, who previously directed “Pink” directs a section about mental illness “The story of this short film is, I feel, very relevant to our present times,...
- 1/9/2019
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
There comes a point in everyone’s life where they just need to get away from their parents and find themselves. Its known as being a teenager. But what do your parents do with all the extra spare time once you’re not around? And in a modern, fast paced changing world it’s so easy to fall behind the times. Helicopter Eela, starring Kajol and Riddhi Sen playing mother and son, is the story of Kajol joining her son at music college to learn some new ways of doing the old things. Directed by Pradeep Sarkar under Ajay Devgn Films banner, it’s a great mix of old and new, young and old. The music has been brought together in collaboration by Amit Trivedi, Daniel George and a special song from Raghav Sarkak.
While the title is very much a curve ball, if there was to be a title song this would be it.
While the title is very much a curve ball, if there was to be a title song this would be it.
- 10/29/2018
- by Swarup Chakravarthy
- Bollyspice
NetflixPooja said that director Priyan has finished his story and that the other three directors are working on theirs. Digital Native Last seen in Kamal Haasan’s Vishwaroopam 2, actress Pooja Kumar has just signed her next project, The Invisible Mask, a Netflix film which will be directed by Priyadarshan, Anirudh, Pradeep Sarkar and Mahesh Manjrekar. Pooja’s portion has been directed by Priyadarshan. Pooja is thrilled to bits for having got an opportunity to work with the national award-winning filmmaker on his film, which has a women-oriented subject. She said, "The fact that I got to work with Priyan sir is amazing. He is one of the best writers and has done around 200 movies. What I appreciate about him is that he has moved on with the times. He is not stuck in the 1980s or 90s. He is moving with youngsters and understands what is realistically happening with people today.
- 10/20/2018
- by Manasa
- The News Minute
Helicopter Eela
Starring Kajol, Riddhi Sen
Directed by Pradeep Sarkar
Seen worse, for sure. This story of an over-possessive mother and her stifled son has some glorious moments of remonstration,repartee and rumination between Kajol and that engaging young Bengali actor Ridhi Sen. In this loose and baggy adaptation of a Gujarati play by Aband Gandhi, they play the mother and son with rollicking relish.
Sadly the script doesn’t support the Kajol-Ridhi camaraderie beyond a point. And after a solid start the plot crumbles helplessly to the ground writhing down there in sheer helplnessess as an opportunity to pin down a solid film on a mother-son bonding is squandered away in irrelevance, superfluousness and disharmony.
Speaking of disharmony, a lot of the film’s aspirational drama originates from music. The songs though not discordant, add nothing to the plot.
So what gives, really? The problem in Helicopter Eela is...
Starring Kajol, Riddhi Sen
Directed by Pradeep Sarkar
Seen worse, for sure. This story of an over-possessive mother and her stifled son has some glorious moments of remonstration,repartee and rumination between Kajol and that engaging young Bengali actor Ridhi Sen. In this loose and baggy adaptation of a Gujarati play by Aband Gandhi, they play the mother and son with rollicking relish.
Sadly the script doesn’t support the Kajol-Ridhi camaraderie beyond a point. And after a solid start the plot crumbles helplessly to the ground writhing down there in sheer helplnessess as an opportunity to pin down a solid film on a mother-son bonding is squandered away in irrelevance, superfluousness and disharmony.
Speaking of disharmony, a lot of the film’s aspirational drama originates from music. The songs though not discordant, add nothing to the plot.
So what gives, really? The problem in Helicopter Eela is...
- 10/14/2018
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Kajol and Riddhi Sen feature in this story about a middle-aged, middle-class woman who must rediscover herself and find a life outside of her son. It’s a worthy idea but the narration is almost entirely lacking in insight or authenticity
The post Helicopter Eela Movie Review: Pradeep Sarkar’s Portrait Of A Single Mother Rediscovering Herself Is Dated And Shallow appeared first on Film Companion.
The post Helicopter Eela Movie Review: Pradeep Sarkar’s Portrait Of A Single Mother Rediscovering Herself Is Dated And Shallow appeared first on Film Companion.
- 10/12/2018
- by Anupama Chopra
- Film Companion
Helicopter Eela is set for release and one of the highlights of the film is Kajol bringing on the moves with ‘Ruk Ruk Ruk’. Considering the fact that in her last few films she has primarily been seen swaying to the melodies in chiffon sarees, one can’t even recollect when was the last time she danced like this to synchronised beats.
“I guess that was way back in Fanaa, I think ussme ek-do gaane aise they,” she reminds me with a smile.
So how did she react when something like his came her way?
“Sabse pehle toh I fired the choreographer Ranju”, laughs Kajol, “He suggested that we have to do this song in minimal number of shots. You can see that it has been done in just 2-3 shots. I was like how would I be able to do that. As a matter of fact he first showed...
“I guess that was way back in Fanaa, I think ussme ek-do gaane aise they,” she reminds me with a smile.
So how did she react when something like his came her way?
“Sabse pehle toh I fired the choreographer Ranju”, laughs Kajol, “He suggested that we have to do this song in minimal number of shots. You can see that it has been done in just 2-3 shots. I was like how would I be able to do that. As a matter of fact he first showed...
- 10/7/2018
- by Joginder Tuteja
- Bollyspice
Talk about ‘getting into the character’ a bit too far! Well, this is what happened for Kajol when she was required to slap her on-screen teenage son Riddhi Sen in their upcoming release Helicopter Eela. While it was the need of the script for the actress to do that occasionally in the film, little did the reel life mom and son knew that it would actually turn out to be a rather hilarious experience for all present on the sets.
“That’s because it is not once, twice or three-four times that Riddhi gets a slap from Kajol. A scene like that comes up every few minutes and as a result there are at least 8-10 instances in the film where the situation repeats itself,” laughs a senior crew member who saw it all unfold in front of her eyes when the shooting was on.
In this Pradeep Sarkar film,...
“That’s because it is not once, twice or three-four times that Riddhi gets a slap from Kajol. A scene like that comes up every few minutes and as a result there are at least 8-10 instances in the film where the situation repeats itself,” laughs a senior crew member who saw it all unfold in front of her eyes when the shooting was on.
In this Pradeep Sarkar film,...
- 10/6/2018
- by Joginder Tuteja
- Bollyspice
Kajol has been the talk of the town for her relatable mommy-avatar in the upcoming film, Helicopter Eela. Directed by Pradeep Sarkar, the film beautifully sketches the journey of a single mother, quite overprotective about her teenage son, played by the National Award-Winner, Riddhi Sen.
Owning her absolutely witty self on and off screen, Kajol turned into a complete tease on the sets of the Helicopter Eela and guess who became the scapegoat? It was none other than her reel son, Riddhi who tagged as ‘National Award Winner’ during the entire shoot of the film.
Ridhhi, who was touched by Kajol’s affection and support behind the camera, throws light on the funny instances that took place throughout the schedule. He says, “Kajol ma’am and I developed a strong bond in a very short span of time. She knew I had recently won an award for my work. One...
Owning her absolutely witty self on and off screen, Kajol turned into a complete tease on the sets of the Helicopter Eela and guess who became the scapegoat? It was none other than her reel son, Riddhi who tagged as ‘National Award Winner’ during the entire shoot of the film.
Ridhhi, who was touched by Kajol’s affection and support behind the camera, throws light on the funny instances that took place throughout the schedule. He says, “Kajol ma’am and I developed a strong bond in a very short span of time. She knew I had recently won an award for my work. One...
- 10/5/2018
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Pradeep Sarkar’s next directorial, Helicopter Eela has already become the talk of the town for its endearing narrative and select star-cast. Now with brand new song the excitement is even higher!
‘Ruk Ruk’ has finally arrived to bring nostalgia back and Kajol in her prettiest mommy-avatar in Helicopter Eela is surely setting some high standards.
Check it out!
Apparently the creation and ideas of the song were so instant that we’ve got the proof here for you.
It suddenly occurred to the director to incorporate something different into the script and he knew nothing else but ‘Ruk Ruk’ will add that element of jazz into the play. He wanted to restyle it in a way suiting to the present era, rather a reprise version, that would remain to be as original as its precedent, composed by Anu Malik.
Talking about the new song, composer Raghav says, “I’ve...
‘Ruk Ruk’ has finally arrived to bring nostalgia back and Kajol in her prettiest mommy-avatar in Helicopter Eela is surely setting some high standards.
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Apparently the creation and ideas of the song were so instant that we’ve got the proof here for you.
It suddenly occurred to the director to incorporate something different into the script and he knew nothing else but ‘Ruk Ruk’ will add that element of jazz into the play. He wanted to restyle it in a way suiting to the present era, rather a reprise version, that would remain to be as original as its precedent, composed by Anu Malik.
Talking about the new song, composer Raghav says, “I’ve...
- 9/27/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
In Kajol’s upcoming movie, Helicopter Eela, the actress plays a character that was once an inspiring singer in the 1990s but now is a helicopter mother who even goes to college with her son played by Riddhi Sen.
For a very cool scene from the character’s singing days, the makers of the film roped in singers Anu Malik, Shaan, Ila Arun and Baba Sehgal for special appearances.
Director Pradeep Sarkar explained, “Since the role spans from the ’90s to 2018, with Kajol playing an aspiring singer, we wanted to recreate the music scene of that decade for one of the most important sequences. And since it was vital that we keep it authentic, we decided to get in touch with these four industry stalwarts who graciously agreed to be a part of the film. They haven’t changed much over the years so that fit the part well. Kajol...
For a very cool scene from the character’s singing days, the makers of the film roped in singers Anu Malik, Shaan, Ila Arun and Baba Sehgal for special appearances.
Director Pradeep Sarkar explained, “Since the role spans from the ’90s to 2018, with Kajol playing an aspiring singer, we wanted to recreate the music scene of that decade for one of the most important sequences. And since it was vital that we keep it authentic, we decided to get in touch with these four industry stalwarts who graciously agreed to be a part of the film. They haven’t changed much over the years so that fit the part well. Kajol...
- 8/24/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
The second song, Yaadon Ki Almari, from the most anticipated film of the year ‘Helicopter Eela’ was launched by Kajol and Riddhi Sen at a local college festival amongst hundreds of fans. She visited the college campus after a long time and was overly excited to be amongst the crowd.
Since the movie is based on the premise of a mother following her son and getting admission in his college, the makers decided it was best to launch this track on a campus along with students. Director Pradeep Sarkar says, “I always conceptualise songs to take the story and situations in a film forward. Yaadon Ki Almari is about the aspirations of Kajol’s character, Eela; it’s about her wanting to write and compose music. In fact, in the film, she goes on to make a small music video after this song. The track conveys thoughts and ideas about...
Since the movie is based on the premise of a mother following her son and getting admission in his college, the makers decided it was best to launch this track on a campus along with students. Director Pradeep Sarkar says, “I always conceptualise songs to take the story and situations in a film forward. Yaadon Ki Almari is about the aspirations of Kajol’s character, Eela; it’s about her wanting to write and compose music. In fact, in the film, she goes on to make a small music video after this song. The track conveys thoughts and ideas about...
- 8/22/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Helicopter Eela is an entertaining slice-of-life film, starring Kajol and Riddhi Sen in lead roles that will resonate with families across the world. Produced by Ajay Devgn and Jayantilal Gada, the film is quite a realistic approach to the relationship of a mother with her children.
Helicopter Eela showcases a mother’s endearment and sacrifices for her little ones, and how kids respond to these emotions at different stages of their life. What will appeal to the audience most about the film is the simplicity of the message in it. The trailer that came out earlier this week shows us a small glimpse of this amusing vis a vis that parents and children share on a daily basis.
It’s hilarious that we all relate to our moms asking us, ‘dabba leke aaya?’ or the many times, our moms have stopped us from talking to strangers or eating odd junk food.
Helicopter Eela showcases a mother’s endearment and sacrifices for her little ones, and how kids respond to these emotions at different stages of their life. What will appeal to the audience most about the film is the simplicity of the message in it. The trailer that came out earlier this week shows us a small glimpse of this amusing vis a vis that parents and children share on a daily basis.
It’s hilarious that we all relate to our moms asking us, ‘dabba leke aaya?’ or the many times, our moms have stopped us from talking to strangers or eating odd junk food.
- 8/12/2018
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
National award winning director Pradeep Sarkar has commissioned his son, Ronit give playback for his upcoming directorial which stars Kajol and Riddhi Sen.
Ronit has previously sung the title track of Lafangay Parindey, which was Pradeep Sarkar’s directoral debut and which featured Deepika Padokone and Neil Nitin Mukesh.
When asked about the song in the movie, Ronit says, “The song is titled ‘Mumma Ki Parchai’ and is composed by Amit Trivedi. The team tried my voice out first and thought it was a decent match, so we went to the studio and recorded it again for the film.”
The song’s energy is what he loved the most. “Its lyrics are funny. The song is in the rock zone, which is familiar territory for me as I was a part of a few bands during college.”
Describing the song more, Ronit says, “The song is about Kajol’s Eela and her son.
Ronit has previously sung the title track of Lafangay Parindey, which was Pradeep Sarkar’s directoral debut and which featured Deepika Padokone and Neil Nitin Mukesh.
When asked about the song in the movie, Ronit says, “The song is titled ‘Mumma Ki Parchai’ and is composed by Amit Trivedi. The team tried my voice out first and thought it was a decent match, so we went to the studio and recorded it again for the film.”
The song’s energy is what he loved the most. “Its lyrics are funny. The song is in the rock zone, which is familiar territory for me as I was a part of a few bands during college.”
Describing the song more, Ronit says, “The song is about Kajol’s Eela and her son.
- 8/11/2018
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
The trailer of Pradeep Sarkar’s much-awaited film Helicopter Eela is finally out and it looks promising with Kajol in her mommy avatar. Kajol celebrated her birthday at the trailer launch event held in Mumbai on 5th August and the pictures will leave you in an awe of her!
To our surprise, the cake that Eela had cut was of a tiffin-shaped which looked as quirky as her character in the film. It is always a bliss to watch Kajol at her best and since it was her birthday, the reason to celebrate the trailer launch was doubled.
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Plus this special shot from Ajay Devgn
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Helicopter Eela will take you through the ups and downs of the most special bond between a mother and her son with an abundance of humor...
To our surprise, the cake that Eela had cut was of a tiffin-shaped which looked as quirky as her character in the film. It is always a bliss to watch Kajol at her best and since it was her birthday, the reason to celebrate the trailer launch was doubled.
Check them out!
Plus this special shot from Ajay Devgn
By Popular Demand.
A post shared by Ajay Devgn (@ajaydevgn) on Aug 5, 2018 at 11:15pm Pdt
Helicopter Eela will take you through the ups and downs of the most special bond between a mother and her son with an abundance of humor...
- 8/7/2018
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
As a treat for all her fans, Kajol launched the trailer of her upcoming film Helicopter Eela today, on her birthday!
The film, which was directed by Pradeep Sakar, also stars National Award winning actor, Riddhi Sen who will be playing Kajol’s son, alongside Neha Dhupia and Tota Roy Chowdhary.
The film is the story of Eela, an aspiring playback singer and single mother. She has given up all her dreams to raise her only son. But now her baby son ‘Vivan’ is all grown up and being a typical young millennial, doesn’t want his mother’s life to revolve around him. But being an over protective but very cool mother, Eela has other ideas and joins her son’s college to spend more time with him! Unfortunately, her plans backfire and she suffers a backlash from Vivan for invading his privacy.
Will Helicopter Eela manage to salvage...
The film, which was directed by Pradeep Sakar, also stars National Award winning actor, Riddhi Sen who will be playing Kajol’s son, alongside Neha Dhupia and Tota Roy Chowdhary.
The film is the story of Eela, an aspiring playback singer and single mother. She has given up all her dreams to raise her only son. But now her baby son ‘Vivan’ is all grown up and being a typical young millennial, doesn’t want his mother’s life to revolve around him. But being an over protective but very cool mother, Eela has other ideas and joins her son’s college to spend more time with him! Unfortunately, her plans backfire and she suffers a backlash from Vivan for invading his privacy.
Will Helicopter Eela manage to salvage...
- 8/5/2018
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
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