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Not only did movies shine on the big screen, but there were also some superb shows in the Ott space. Subhash K Jha shares his picks for the best streaming series for 2024.

Looking back at the plethora of offerings for the year that was, it seems to be a mixed bag. Nothing as radically disappointing as The Archies,though.Come to think of it, some of the series in 2024 outshone what we had on offer in 2023.

1. Heeramandi

Breathlessly awaited, Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi is a fountain of gorgeousness. Every frame is a work of art. Every episode, a tapestry of immortality. Nothing like Heeramandi had been seen on the digital platform. What a waste of such exquisite resources! This series belonged on the big screen. If all goes well, it will end up there. Meanwhile, the series on Netflix, is a life saver for the shoddy content the platform has dished out this year.

Here’s Which Stars We Think Would Be Ideal For A Bollywood Version Of The Big Bang Theory (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Imagine The Big Bang Theory in Bollywood! Who would play Sheldon, Leonard, Penny, and the rest of the crew if the beloved American sitcom were to make its way to the vibrant realm of Bollywood? Take a look at our Bollywood wishlist to discover who would suit these cherished roles.

Sheldon Cooper: Ranbir Kapoor Sheldon Cooper: Ranbir Kapoor (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Ranbir Kapoor is probably the best choice to play eccentric genius, Sheldon Cooper. Jim Parsons, who played the character perfectly, required a combination of brilliance, eccentricity, and obsessiveness. The 41-year-old star is the ideal choice to capture Sheldon’s distinct eccentricities and cerebral prowess due to his adaptability and method-acting abilities. His versatility as a character suggests he may perfectly capture Sheldon’s nuanced nature.

Leonard Hofstadter:...

Applause Entertainment’s Zindaginama, an AntiMatter production, conceptualized by MPower is a six-tier anthology of stories on mental ailments on SonyLIV. It is a huge leap forward for cinema on the invisible disease. Mental issues are never taken seriously in our country.

“Tu pagal hai kya?” is a flippant mode of banter. This anthology gently points us towards the core issue and yet keeps us engrossed without preaching or, God forbid, screeching. The tone of almost all the six stories, directed by Sahaan Hattangadi, Mitakshara Kumar, Danny Mamik, Rakhee Sandilya, Aditya Sarpotdar and Sukriti Tyagi, is gentle, prodding, sometimes humorous, at times deeply disturbing.

My pick of the lot are Caged where two men, played by Sumeet Vyas and that brilliant young actor from Tumbbad, Mohammad Samad, help one another in discovering and acknowledging their sexual identity. It is a tough story to tell and hats off to Samad for...

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Nobody Wants This is a romantic comedy-drama series created by Erin Foster. The Netflix series revolves around the relationship between Joanne, a wild-child podcaster, and Adam Brody, a responsible rabbi who fall in love with each other after meeting at a dinner party but their polar opposite personalities and different backgrounds get in the way. Nobody Wants This stars Kristen Bell and Adam Brody in the lead roles with Justin Lupe, Jackie Tohn, Michael Hitchcock, Paul Ben-Victor, and Sherry Cola starring in supporting roles. So, if you loved the charming leads, heartwarming love story, and hilarious situations in Nobody Wants This, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Love (Netflix) Credit – Netflix

Love is a romantic comedy-drama film created by Judd Apatow, Lesley Arfin, and Paul Rust. The Netflix series follows the story of Gus,...

Mrs Undercover Ending Explained(Photo Credit – YouTube)

Mrs. Undercover is an action-packed comedy thriller that starred Radhika Apte in the lead role. Directed by Anushree Mehta, the movie featured Sumeet Vyas, a serial killer known as The Common Man, who targets successful and independent women. To catch him, a special forces team enlists Durga, a deep undercover agent who has been inactive for 13 years and has forgotten her training. With limited options, the team sends Durga to Kolkata Girls’ College, where the killer, under the guise of Ajay, is conducting a women’s empowerment seminar.

The movie conveys a strong message to women who are burdened with societal and family expectations. Although Mrs. Undercover is a thrilling film, it keeps viewers hooked to the story until the end with some of the best laughs.

By the end of Mrs. Undercover, Durga is not able to identify that her instructor and...

The 2023 Hindi-language spy comedy Mrs. Undercover is an action-packed and funny thriller that also has a message about societal and family expectations of women. Directed by Anushree Mehta, Mrs. Undercover premiered on April 14, 2023, with Radhika Apte leading the cast as the titular undercover agent, Durga. Mrs. Undercover takes lessons from the best spy comedy movies and makes sure to balance the laughs with some fantastic stunts. 2023 was a great year for Bollywood, with films like Mrs. Undercover propping up the industry.

In Mrs. Undercover, a serial killer (Sumeet Vyas), known as "The Common Man" is targeting Indian women of high professional standing and who consider themselves independent. To catch the killer, a special forces team recruits a deep undercover agent, Durga. Durga has been undercover for 13 years and has completely forgotten her training. Running out of options, the team sends Durga to Kolkata Girls College, where "The Common Man" is running a woman's empowerment seminar,...

A sea of celebrities like Tejasswi Prakash, Tanishaa Mukerji, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Rasika Dugal, and Gauahar Khan on Thursday illuminated the red carpet of the star-studded event of ‘Bollywood Hungama Style Icons Summit 2024’.

Tejasswi, winner of ‘Bigg Boss 15’, adorned a white mini dress with long sleeves and a deep neckline. She complemented her attire with glossy makeup, and her hair was tied in a loose bun.

Tanishaa opted for a black corset top paired with a heavily embellished golden jacket and a silver mini skirt. She accessorised her look with sunglasses, silver earrings, and black heels, with her hair tied in a ponytail.

‘The Broken News’ actress Shriya stunned on the red carpet in a pink top paired with blue denim.

Rasika, who was last seen in the web series ‘Adhura’, appeared on the red carpet wearing a white top, pink jacket, and matching trousers.

Gauahar flaunted her curves in a red satin gown.

Cameras have started rolling for the streaming show ‘Raat Jawaan Hai’. Actors Barun Sobti, Anjali Anand, and Priya Bapat are currently filming the show which is directed by Sumeet Vyas. The show, which is a mix of humour, drama and heartfelt moments, promises a fresh perspective on friendship, parenthood, and the challenges of modern life infused with moments of warmth and camaraderie.

Talking about the show, Sumeet said: “There is a tendency for the world to think of parenting as the end of youth. ‘Raat Jawaan Hai’ refutes this theory. It is the story of three friends who are doing their best to keep their friendship, individuality and madness alive even after having kids.”

He further mentioned: “The spirit of the show is shining bright even on the set with Barun, Anjali and Priya. We are having the best time on set, all three of them are such fun people to work with.

Colin From Accounts is a sweet and brilliantly funny rom-com series that will warm your heart while also making you laugh at every turn. The Australian series starring the real-life couple Harriet Dyer and Patrick Brammall in the lead roles of Ashley and Gordon follows two single people, one in her 30s and the other in his 40s as they are brought together by a literal accident of a sweet dog soon to be named “Colin From Accounts”. The romantic comedy series also stars Genevieve Hegney, Emma Harvie, Helen Thomson, and Michael Logo. So, if you loved the Australian rom-com series here are some similar shows you should check out next.

Lovesick (Netflix & Rent on Prime Video) Credit – Netflix

Lovesick aka Scrotal Recall is a brilliant rom-com series that tackles the difficult subject matter of sexually transmitted series while also delivering a genuinely heartfelt story about love and friendship. Created by Tom Edge,...

Top 10 Films Of 2023 (Ott): From Lust Stories 2 To Kareena Kapoor’s Jaane Jaan – IMDb Drops The List (Picture Credit: IMDb)

IMDb has dropped the list of top 10 films released on Ott platforms, and right from Kajol to Kareena Kapoor Khan, leading ladies of B’town have been ruling this arena. Young actors like Sidharth Malhotra, Sara Ali Khan, Sanya Malhotra, and Janhvi Kapoor also took their films straight to the platform.

Although direct-to-ott releases have been a thing of the past since the theaters have been functional, it has started a new genre of films exclusively made for the Ott platforms. This year, directors like Nitesh Tiwari and Sujoy Ghosh have offered brilliant films on Ott.

The Most Popular Indian Movies of 2023 (Streaming) list represents five subscription-based services, with five titles from Netflix, two from Zee5, and one each from Prime Video, JioCinema, and Disney+ Hotstar. The Most...

Actress Nimrat Kaur, who has hosted a special screening of her film ‘Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video’ for Mumbai Police, shared how all the Police officers thought that she was not acting, because of the authenticity and reality which came across as uncanny for them.

Nimrat played a cop (Bela Barot) for the first time in the movie. Bela investigates the case of a missing teacher essayed by Radhika Madan.

Post the screening, Nimrat was overwhelmed with the response she received from the officers.

She said: “So the one common thing I got from all the police officers was that they didn’t think I was acting at all, the authenticity and the reality with which I portrayed the part was really uncanny for them. They know people like that or they themselves are like that on duty.”

“There were some female Police officers I met and they said that...

Actress Nimrat Kaur, who has hosted a special screening of her film ‘Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video’ for Mumbai Police, shared how all the Police officers thought that she was not acting, because of the authenticity and reality which came across as uncanny for them.

Nimrat played a cop (Bela Barot) for the first time in the movie. Bela investigates the case of a missing teacher essayed by Radhika Madan.

Post the screening, Nimrat was overwhelmed with the response she received from the officers.

She said: “So the one common thing I got from all the police officers was that they didn’t think I was acting at all, the authenticity and the reality with which I portrayed the part was really uncanny for them. They know people like that or they themselves are like that on duty.”

“There were some female Police officers I met and they said that...

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Film: Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video Duration: 116 mins 30 secs

Director: Mikhil Musale Produced by: Maddock Films

Cast: Nimrat Kaur, Radhika Madan, Bhagyashree, Subodh Bhave, Soham Majumdar, Chinmay Mandlekar, Shruti Vyas, Sumeet Vyas, Sneha Raikar, Ashutosh Gaikwad and Rashmi Agdekar

Ians Rating: ****1/2

Mumbai, Oct 27 (Ians) The master of thrillers, Alfred Hitchcock, once said, “There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it. The more successful the villain, the more successful the picture.” This is apt for Mikhil Musale’s directorial, ‘Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video’. The film is nothing short of a masterpiece, an absolute must-watch this weekend.

The case of a missing girl turns into a massive story of unravelling everyone’s thought processes, biases, motives and deep-rooted controlling issues.

The film revolves around Sajini Shinde, played by Radhika Madan, a missing teacher, presumably dead, who comes from an orthodox Maharashtrian household. She is engaged...

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Film: Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video Duration: 116 mins 30 secs

Director: Mikhil Musale Produced by: Maddock Films

Cast: Nimrat Kaur, Radhika Madan, Bhagyashree, Subodh Bhave, Soham Majumdar, Chinmay Mandlekar, Shruti Vyas, Sumeet Vyas, Sneha Raikar, Ashutosh Gaikwad and Rashmi Agdekar

Ians Rating: ****1/2

Mumbai, Oct 27 (Ians) The master of thrillers, Alfred Hitchcock, once said, “There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it. The more successful the villain, the more successful the picture.” This is apt for Mikhil Musale’s directorial, ‘Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video’. The film is nothing short of a masterpiece, an absolute must-watch this weekend.

The case of a missing girl turns into a massive story of unravelling everyone’s thought processes, biases, motives and deep-rooted controlling issues.

The film revolves around Sajini Shinde, played by Radhika Madan, a missing teacher, presumably dead, who comes from an orthodox Maharashtrian household. She is engaged...

Film: Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video Duration: 116 mins 30 secs

Director: Mikhil Musale Produced by: Maddock Films

Cast: Nimrat Kaur, Radhika Madan, Bhagyashree, Subodh Bhave, Soham Majumdar, Chinmay Mandlekar, Shruti Vyas, Sumeet Vyas, Sneha Raikar, Ashutosh Gaikwad and Rashmi Agdekar

Ians Rating: ****

Mumbai, Oct 27 (Ians) The master of thrillers, Alfred Hitchcock, once said, “There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it. The more successful the villain, the more successful the picture.” This is apt for Mikhil Musale’s directorial, ‘Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video’. The film is nothing short of a masterpiece, an absolute must-watch this weekend.

The case of a missing girl turns into a massive story of unravelling everyone’s thought processes, biases, motives and deep-rooted controlling issues.

The film revolves around Sajini Shinde, played by Radhika Madan, a missing teacher, presumably dead, who comes from an orthodox Maharashtrian household. She is engaged to...

Film: Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video Duration: 116 mins 30 secs

Director: Mikhil Musale Produced by: Maddock Films

Cast: Nimrat Kaur, Radhika Madan, Bhagyashree, Subodh Bhave, Soham Majumdar, Chinmay Mandlekar, Shruti Vyas, Sumeet Vyas, Sneha Raikar, Ashutosh Gaikwad and Rashmi Agdekar

Ians Rating: ****

Mumbai, Oct 27 (Ians) The master of thrillers, Alfred Hitchcock, once said, “There is no terror in the bang, only in the anticipation of it. The more successful the villain, the more successful the picture.” This is apt for Mikhil Musale’s directorial, ‘Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video’. The film is nothing short of a masterpiece, an absolute must-watch this weekend.

The case of a missing girl turns into a massive story of unravelling everyone’s thought processes, biases, motives and deep-rooted controlling issues.

The film revolves around Sajini Shinde, played by Radhika Madan, a missing teacher, presumably dead, who comes from an orthodox Maharashtrian household. She is engaged to...

Best known for her performance as ‘Kukoo’ in the series ‘Sacred Games’, actress Kubbra Sait has shared a sneak peek into her Maldives vacation, and revealed what all she did during her serene getaway. Kubbra is an ardent social media user, and enjoys a fan following of 565K followers on Instagram.

On Monday, The actress shared a string of photos and videos from her Maldives holidays.

In the picture Kubbra can be seen wearing a brown body con, and oversized blue framed sunglasses.

Another picture shows her in a white breezy dress, with a glass of wine in her hand. She is pouting for the lens. There is also a glimpse of her wearing a brown co-ord set and posing with a seaplane.

There are videos of whales, food, and sunsets. The last picture shows the actress in a tie-up multi-coloured dress, while she poses against the picturesque backdrop of the sea.

Best known for her performance as ‘Kukoo’ in the series ‘Sacred Games’, actress Kubbra Sait has shared a sneak peek into her Maldives vacation, and revealed what all she did during her serene getaway. Kubbra is an ardent social media user, and enjoys a fan following of 565K followers on Instagram.

On Monday, The actress shared a string of photos and videos from her Maldives holidays.

In the picture Kubbra can be seen wearing a brown body con, and oversized blue framed sunglasses.

Another picture shows her in a white breezy dress, with a glass of wine in her hand. She is pouting for the lens. There is also a glimpse of her wearing a brown co-ord set and posing with a seaplane.

There are videos of whales, food, and sunsets. The last picture shows the actress in a tie-up multi-coloured dress, while she poses against the picturesque backdrop of the sea.

Actor Sumeet Vyas, who stars in the season three of the streaming show ‘Permanent Roommates’, shared why he feels proud to be called Mikesh (his character’s name) in real life. ‘Permanent Roommates’ is a romantic drama that features Sumeet and Nidhi Singh in the lead roles.

They have brought back the internet’s favourite couple, #Tankesh, in the new season of the show.

The endearing chemistry between Sumeet and Nidhi in the latest season has once again left the fans in awe of them.

Talking about his character, Sumeet said: “I feel good when people call me Mikesh. Not only audiences but directors and makers also call me this. It shows that you did something that resonated with people, and I take it very positively because it is a privilege.”

The actor said: “It is exciting and humbling because, as an artist, very few people get an opportunity to...

Actor Sumeet Vyas, who stars in the season three of the streaming show ‘Permanent Roommates’, shared why he feels proud to be called Mikesh (his character’s name) in real life. ‘Permanent Roommates’ is a romantic drama that features Sumeet and Nidhi Singh in the lead roles.

They have brought back the internet’s favourite couple, #Tankesh, in the new season of the show.

The endearing chemistry between Sumeet and Nidhi in the latest season has once again left the fans in awe of them.

Talking about his character, Sumeet said: “I feel good when people call me Mikesh. Not only audiences but directors and makers also call me this. It shows that you did something that resonated with people, and I take it very positively because it is a privilege.”

The actor said: “It is exciting and humbling because, as an artist, very few people get an opportunity to...

Actress Nidhi Singh started her career as a theatre artist and became a popular name with her show ‘Permanent Roommates’ in 2014. Now the actress will be seen in the third installment of the series.

Nidhi revealed it was after this show that people started recognising her as an actor.

The actress, known for playing Tanya in the web series ‘Permanent Roommates’ (Tvf)is most loved for this role of hers till date.

Third season of the show is finally out and the audience has once again loved the chemistry of Tanya and Mikesh.

In a candid conversation, the actress shared about the show, was it difficult to play the same role which was played almost a decade ago.

Talking about the show, Nidhi said: “It is always nicer to come into a world that makes you happy. ‘Permanent Roommates’ feel familiar. It is like a family. When I started shooting for the first season,...

Actress Nidhi Singh started her career as a theatre artist and became a popular name with her show ‘Permanent Roommates’ in 2014. Now the actress will be seen in the third installment of the series.

Nidhi revealed it was after this show that people started recognising her as an actor.

The actress, known for playing Tanya in the web series ‘Permanent Roommates’ (Tvf)is most loved for this role of hers till date.

Third season of the show is finally out and the audience has once again loved the chemistry of Tanya and Mikesh.

In a candid conversation, the actress shared about the show, was it difficult to play the same role which was played almost a decade ago.

Talking about the show, Nidhi said: “It is always nicer to come into a world that makes you happy. ‘Permanent Roommates’ feel familiar. It is like a family. When I started shooting for the first season,...

The best thing about the Permanent Roommates saga has been its relatable characters. The series, whose previous two seasons were critically acclaimed, is now back with a third season. The first season had been released at a time when the web-series format was relatively new and The Viral Fever, aka Tvf, had cashed in on the vacant space on YouTube. At the time, the characters of Mikesh, aka Mikki, and Tanya, aka Tanu, had captured the zeitgeist of urban India in a very endearing way. Season 2 was not that well received, but the makers have now decided to add to the story by bringing in the third season.

It’s hard to see the series with a fresh lens. The characters evoke a strange sense of nostalgia. Mikesh and Tanya had become the quintessential live-in couple. There have been other shows as well that have tried to recreate the dramedy...

Actors Sumeet Vyas and Nidhi Singh are all set to comeback together with the third season of the romantic drama ‘Permanent Roommates’. Its makers have released the trailer on Saturday. Featuring Sumeet Vyas and Nidhi Singh in the lead roles, the series also stars highly versatile actors including Sachin Pilgaonkar, Sheeba Chaddha and Shishir Sharma in pivotal roles.

The trailer offers a glimpse into the lives of couple Mikesh (Sumeet Vyas) and Tanya (Nidhi Singh) who face an amusing conundrum in their relationship. With the duo wanting two different things from their future, as they navigate prospects of relocating to a different country; will this pose a threat to the happy live-in relationship.

Sumeet shared: “I am ecstatic to return as Mikesh for the latest season of Permanent Roommates. Working alongside the talented Nidhi once again feels like a reunion with an old friend, and I can’t wait to...

Actors Sumeet Vyas and Nidhi Singh are all set to comeback together with the third season of the romantic drama ‘Permanent Roommates’. Its makers have released the trailer on Saturday. Featuring Sumeet Vyas and Nidhi Singh in the lead roles, the series also stars highly versatile actors including Sachin Pilgaonkar, Sheeba Chaddha and Shishir Sharma in pivotal roles.

The trailer offers a glimpse into the lives of couple Mikesh (Sumeet Vyas) and Tanya (Nidhi Singh) who face an amusing conundrum in their relationship. With the duo wanting two different things from their future, as they navigate prospects of relocating to a different country; will this pose a threat to the happy live-in relationship.

Sumeet shared: “I am ecstatic to return as Mikesh for the latest season of Permanent Roommates. Working alongside the talented Nidhi once again feels like a reunion with an old friend, and I can’t wait to...

The Nimrat Kaur and Radhika Madan led crime-thriller film ‘Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video’ has released a gritty, realistic and suspense-filled trailer, packed with authentic female power and a dark gripping mystery.

The trailer revolves around the disappearance and seeming suicide of a schoolteacher called Sajini which is played by Radhika Madan. The premise sees that Sajini has likely killed herself after the leak of something sexually graphic which happened to her, prompting her to allegedly kill herself.

However, police officer Nimrat Kaur, who is investigating this case doesn’t really believe that Sajini is dead, let alone committed suicide and instead believes that all of this is a facade hiding something more sinister.

Showing a strong female power theme, the officer portrayed by Nimrat Kaur is a strong woman who however does not allow other women to play the victim card.

When investigating a suspect who is a woman,...

The Nimrat Kaur and Radhika Madan led crime-thriller film ‘Sajini Shinde Ka Viral Video’ has released a gritty, realistic and suspense-filled trailer, packed with authentic female power and a dark gripping mystery.

The trailer revolves around the disappearance and seeming suicide of a schoolteacher called Sajini which is played by Radhika Madan. The premise sees that Sajini has likely killed herself after the leak of something sexually graphic which happened to her, prompting her to allegedly kill herself.

However, police officer Nimrat Kaur, who is investigating this case doesn’t really believe that Sajini is dead, let alone committed suicide and instead believes that all of this is a facade hiding something more sinister.

Showing a strong female power theme, the officer portrayed by Nimrat Kaur is a strong woman who however does not allow other women to play the victim card.

When investigating a suspect who is a woman,...

The hit streaming show ‘Permanent Roommates’ has set its return with a third season. The show is a romantic drama and features Sumeet Vyas and Nidhi Singh in the lead roles. ‘Permanent Roommates’ is one of India’s oldest streaming shows, it belongs to the second generation of streaming content and was released even before streaming platforms made their way to India.

The show tells the story of a couple who navigate life as different challenges are thrown at them with humour arising from their actions and choices.

Back when it was released, it did not just registered a terrific success but also established Sumeet Vyas as the star of the streaming medium.

Talking about the new season, Shreyansh Pandey, director of the show and head of Tvf Originals, said: “We are thrilled to announce the latest season of Permanent Roommates. As creators, this series has always held a special place in our hearts.

The hit streaming show ‘Permanent Roommates’ has set its return with a third season. The show is a romantic drama and features Sumeet Vyas and Nidhi Singh in the lead roles. ‘Permanent Roommates’ is one of India’s oldest streaming shows, it belongs to the second generation of streaming content and was released even before streaming platforms made their way to India.

The show tells the story of a couple who navigate life as different challenges are thrown at them with humour arising from their actions and choices.

Back when it was released, it did not just registered a terrific success but also established Sumeet Vyas as the star of the streaming medium.

Talking about the new season, Shreyansh Pandey, director of the show and head of Tvf Originals, said: “We are thrilled to announce the latest season of Permanent Roommates. As creators, this series has always held a special place in our hearts.

Still Up is a comedy-drama series created by Steve Burge and Natalie Walter. Not sleeping in the is a big problem for many people but if they had a best friend who is also up with them, could it be really fun. The Apple TV+ series answers that question through a sweet story about two friends Lisa (Antonia Thomas) and Danny (Craig Roberts) suffering from insomnia, who are connected mostly through video calls. So, if you loved Still Up and are hoping for Season 2 here are some similar shows you could watch until it comes out.

Scrotal Recall (Netflix) Credit – Netflix

Synopsis: Lovesick (aka Scrotal Recall) is an infectious romantic comedy series following the exploits of twenty-something Dylan, who must contact everyone he’s ever slept with to tell them he has Chlamydia.

Crashing (Netflix) Credit – Channel 4

Synopsis: Crashing is a comedy drama that crashes straight into the lives...

In a politically charged climate, rumors can often become deadly. Hate trumps everything else, and people have to pay the price for their honesty and goodwill. Sudhir Mishra’s Afwaah weaves a provocative story around this pervasive politics of hate and tries to satirize the situation through the motif of rumors.

The plot begins by showing us the characters placed nicely in their surroundings. Rahab Khan is an entrepreneur running a telecom company. Having returned from abroad, he plans to stay in India to expand his business. Vicky Singh is an up-and-coming politician who is on his way to forming an alliance with a powerful minister by marrying his daughter Nivedita. One fateful night, Rahab gets embroiled in local politics when Nivedita elopes, and Rahab helps coincidentally, saving her from Vicky’s goons. Rumors spread around town about him having forcefully taken Nivedita, and the matter took on a religious color.

Mumbai, June 17 (Ians) Actor Sumeet Vyas recalled a funny incident while shooting in Bhopal for a project with megastar Amitabh Bachchan.

In a special edition dedicated to the world of Ott on ‘The Kapil Sharma Show’ will welcome Mukesh Chhabra, Tridha Chaudhary, Anchal Singh, Rajesh Tailang, Amit Sial, and Sumeet Vyas.

During the enjoyable discussion, host Kapil Sharma inquires about Rajesh’s first encounter with the legendary Amitabh Bachchan.

Rajesh Tailang said: “I have been a devoted admirer of Mr Bachchan ever since I was a child. When I had the opportunity to work with him for a film, I made sure to attend a workshop that enhanced my performance in his presence. In 2005, we were filming a movie at the temple in Filmcity. On the very first day of shooting at the temple, he reached the set and started shooting directly, so I didn’t get the chance to meet him before.

Sumeet Vyas, who was recently seen with Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Bhumi Pednekar in the Sudhir Mishra directorial ‘Afwaah’, is all geared up for his next web show ‘Blinded’, a corporate drama.

Till now the team has been totally tight-lipped about the project. For the first time Sumeet opened up about his character in the show and said: “The series is a corporate drama and its language is totally corporate. This is a new thing for me, so I have been doing a lot of research and studying for this role.”

Talking about his learning process: “There are many technical terms that I am learning for my role. I have been observing banking-related activities, studying share markets so that when I am on the sets it is easy for me to get into the character.”

The actor, who worked for the first time with Nawazuddin and Bhumi in Afwaah said: “I...

Afwaah

Sudhir Mishra is back in form with a film that has a lot of unexplored anger and resentment swimming underneath. The surface tension is killing Nivi, the conflicted fiancée of a bigoted political opportunist, who must take a life-changing call: remain a cow in her ambitious husband’s shed or run. Nivi chooses the latter option.

In Afwaah, Sudhir cranes his neck out of a truck that is probably carrying contraband goods. We suspect it to be one thing, but it turns out to be donkeys which come out braying at the end. This is the only humorous moment in a film that is grim tense and ceaselessly exploratory and never preachy.

In the smoothly political language of an auteur on a night out for dark adventures, Sudhir Mishra writes out a celluloid exposition on religious intolerance and political opportunism. Sumeet Vyas is pitch-perfect as the roguish political leader...

The trailer of the upcoming movie ‘Afwaah’ was unveiled on Wednesday. The film, directed by Sudhir Mishra of ‘Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi,’ stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Bhumi Pednekar, Sumeet Vyas, T J Bhanu and Sharib Hashmi.

The trailer, which is two minutes and thirty seconds in length, shows Sumeet as a politician who is in hot pursuit of his fiancee (played by Bhumi) after she runs away from home and Nawaz’s character comes to her rescue. A rumour that Bhumi and Nawaz’s character eloped together is unleashed by those in power.

Director Sudhir Mishra said: “What if the monster chasing you is a bloody rumour? Basically you’re screwed because there’s no place to hide. The monster will always get there before you. What is worse is that sometimes the monster comes in the shape of a friend or a lover or a parent. If this is not the...

One can observe a growing trend in recent films where a previously ignored aspect in relation to women and their insignificance is taken into consideration and used to change the plot and narrate an impressive story. The insignificance of women, therefore, turns out to be their strength. In “Immerstill,” we had Hannelore Schiller taking her chances to make people aware that women exist despite society considering them unimportant. She wanted society to take up the responsibility for their women. In “Unseen,” we are told through Zenzile Mwale’s life that her insignificance comes of great help to her to reach her beloved husband, irrespective of the murders she commits in her defense.

In “Mrs Undercover,” Anushree Mehta uses the insignificance of Durga (Radhika Apte) to spy on and crack a murder mystery. Durga is reminded by her patriarchal husband (Saheb Chatterjee) that she is just a housewife and knows nothing else.

‘Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!’ actress Radhika Apte, who is seen playing Durga, a housewife and an undercover agent in the spy comedy ‘Mrs Undercover’, said she fell in love with her character the minute she heard the script. Radhika said that now-a-days, women-led films are getting more eyeballs from the viewers.

She said: “I think the premise of the film was really exciting for me. We live in a country where there is a lot of patriarchy and so many women slog days and nights to keep their families happy, and yet go unnoticed so I think it did resonate with me and what I like about Durga is her innocence, her naivety, her clumsiness and even her journey of discovering herself. I think that was really good.”

Radhika, who is known for ‘Raat Akeli Hai’, ‘Monica, O My Darling’, and an American film, ‘A Call To Spy’, said...

Acclaimed actress Radhika Apte talks about playing a housewife and undercover agent in the spy comedy ‘Mrs Undercover’.

Radhika will play the role of Durga, a former undercover agent who turns homemaker, and is called back on duty after ten years. She discovers that getting back is not easy because after marriage she has forgotten everything, having devoted all her time to her family.

The 37-year-old actress said: “For me, ‘Mrs Undercover’ is special for many reasons. Not only is spy comedy an unexplored genre in India, but at the very first narration of this film I fell for my character. Durga is funny, kind, sincere, she is also clumsy and unsure of herself, and this film is her journey of discovering her own strength.”

Radhika said that every woman will relate to her on-screen character Durga as it is a story of every housewife who gives up her dreams of a career for family.

Recently, fans have been treated to a number of actors giving iconic performances as antagonists that are completely nefarious! Both in movie and series, these actors have shone bright on the big screen with their dark portrayals. We now present the top 5 villains that have redefined evil!

1. John Abraham as Jim in Pathaan

We can hear the whistles already! With his chiseled physique and bang-on acting, John Abraham just elevated the evil and how in Pathaan! Fans were so into his performance that they are now requesting a prequel solo film for his character Jim. We will have to wait and watch to see what evil John Abraham will bring next especially in the Yrf spy universe.

2. Vijay Varma in Darlings

The ever-charming Vijay Varma stunned everyone with his hate-worthy portrayal of Hamza in Alia Bhatt’s Darlings! His menacing depiction of a cruel abusive husband felt so real that...

India’s Reliance Entertainment, a producer on Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans,” has pacted with T-Series and Anubhav Sinha’s Benaras Mediaworks to distribute Sudhir Mishra’s “Afwaah,” Sinha’s “Bheed” and Hansal Mehta’s “Faraaz” internationally.

First up is Mehta’s hostage drama “Faraaz,” starring Zahan Kapoor, Aditya Rawal, Juhi Babbar Soni, which releases Feb. 3. The film, which had its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival, unfolds over one night and is based on an incident in July 2016, where armed gunmen held up customers at the Holey Artisan Bakery, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, for 12 hours, before killing 20 of them and two of the bakery staff.

Bangladeshi auteur Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s “Saturday Afternoon,” based on the same incident, was recently cleared for release after a four-year struggle with the Bangladesh Film Censor Board.

Next up is Sudhir Mishra’s thriller “Afwaah,” starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Bhumi Pednekar, Sumeet Vyas and Sharib Hashmi.

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...

Actress Rakul Preet Singh is happy with the response her latest release ‘Chhatriwali’ is getting. She said that through the film, she got a chance to address issues that are usually not talked about. Essaying the role of a quality control head who goes on a mission to change society and educate young minds, Rakul was praised for her sensitive depiction in the movie.

Rakul Preet said: “I am really overwhelmed with the amazing response ‘Chhatriwali’ has been receiving from the audience. It is an extremely special film for me and I believe for the audience too.”

“With this film, I got the chance to address issues and throw light on aspects that we usually don’t talk about. I loved the way the viewers are receiving the subject. I’m glad our message is well delivered to the audience.”

The film talks about the inhibitions around male contraceptives and safe sex.

Bollywood has found a safe haven on the streaming platforms and is hell bent upon exploring themes that were earlier either forbidden or had no takers. After the huge success of ‘Vicky Donor’, a film about sperm donation, a number of so-called taboo subjects have found their way into mainstream narratives. ‘Shubh Mangal Savdhan’ on erectile dysfunction, ‘Padman’ on menstrual hygiene and ‘Chandigarh Kare Aashiqui’ on gender diversities, to name a few.

In the latest, ‘Chhatriwali’, the themes are male contraceptives and safe sex. No harm in dealing with a subject that may not be still discussed openly in families, although everyone seems to be aware of condoms in big and small towns alike.

Set in Karnal, Haryana, the film is about Sanya Dhingra (Rakul), an unemployed chemistry whiz, who is looking for a job and uses her skills to fight an important social taboo by taking sex education classes for young people.

Actress Rakul Preet Singh, who is gearing up for her upcoming streaming film ‘Chhatriwali’, spoke about her experience with sex education when she was in school.

The film talks about the inhibitions around male contraceptives and safe sex. However, the actress said that it is a family drama and can be watched with parents as well.

She said: “It’s a family film, a film which I can watch with my family or parents or my father sitting right next to me because not one dialogue in the film is creepy or has double meaning. Everything is a matter of fact, and it is the need of the hour.”

“In 2023, we need to have conversations which are important and highlight topics which are important and there is nothing in the film which could have caused any inhibition. It’s a story of a girl and how she realises the importance...

Mumbai, Jan 15 (Ians) ‘Four More Shots Please’ actress Maanvi Gagroo made an announcement about her engagement and shared a picture of herself while showing off her engagement ring. However, she has not posted any pictures of her fiance.

She looked excited and cheerful in the picture and wrote in the caption with a heart emoji and a ring: “So this happened. #Engaged”. After the post, many of her fans congratulated her.

Sriti Jha commented: “Oh my god!!..I am shocked!” Actress Kirti Kulhari also wrote: “When u first shared and today, same reaction..super happy for u and only love and best wishes always.”

Sayani Gupta, who is Maanvi’s co-star in ‘Four More Shots Please’, said: “Chalo! Cat’s out of the bag … love you & jijaji too.” Other co-stars of Maanvi, including Sumeet Vyas, Naveen Kasturia, Prateik Babbar, Kubbra Sait, Jitendra Kumar and Vipul Goyal, also congratulated her.

On the work front,...

‘English Vinglish’ actor Sumeet Vyas revealed why decided to do the film ‘Chhatriwali’ which focuses on male contraceptives and safe sex. He said that people including himself are reluctant to talk about sex education.

He revealed why he said yes to this project: “It was one of the most exciting and lovely scripts. It also deals with a sensitive topic but still maintains grace. ‘Chattriwali’ is funny and entertaining, that’s very hard to achieve.”

“It talks about a subject which is sensitive in some cases and a taboo. With today’s age and time, it is very important to speak about safe sex education and the repercussions.”

The 39-year-old actor also featured in web series ‘Permanent Roommates’, ‘Jugaadistan’, and worked in movies like ‘Aurangzeb’, ‘Oye Teri’, ‘Veere Di Wedding’, among others. He also appeared on the small screen and was seen in ‘Kasamh Se’, ‘Chandragupta Murya’ and many more.

The trailer of the streaming series ‘Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke’ was unveiled on Thursday. It stars Sumeet Vyas, Regina Cassandra, Barun Sobti, Chandan Roy, Mita Vashisht, Deepika Amin, and Sandeep Dhabale.

As seen in the trailer, the thriller series narrates the tale of a courageous Ips officer Kavya Iyer (played by Regina) who battles against the militants and re-establishes the faith of the common man in law. Inspired by true events, the show sheds light on the complexities officers must bear with in order to fulfil their duties for the country.

The 8-part series has been helmed by national award-winning director Srijit Mukherji and blends realism with compelling storytelling.

Commenting on the occasion of the trailer release, Sumeet Vyas said: “‘Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke’ is a tale that speaks volumes about women Ips officers who have been relentlessly serving our country. My respect for them has just increased after this show. Their commitment is unmatched.

Actor Sumeet Vyas, who has had consecutive releases in the past few weeks, will soon be seen in the upcoming streaming movie ‘Chhatriwali’. The actor recently shared his first tryst with buying a condom.

Talking about the lack of awareness around sexual wellness and awareness, the actor said, “In our country, sex is prevalent, but sex education isn’t. Yaar, why are we Indians so shy or hesitant when it comes to buying condoms? It’s like we are still living in the era where sex was depicted by two flowers coming closer.”

Walking down the memory lane, he shared, “I remember when I had to buy a condom as a young guy, I used to go to a pharmacy three lanes away from my home. In fact, I should have been appreciated about the fact that I was responsible.”

Stressing on the importance of safe sex, he added, “We...

The makers of the upcoming film ‘Chhatriwali’ have unveiled the trailer, which focuses on safe sex and sex education among the youngsters, led by Rakul Preet Singh’s character.

The over two-minute long trailer begins with the stereotypes in the society surrounding sex and how women have to suffer because of a lack of education.

The trailer then focuses on a professor played by Rajesh Tailang thinking how it is not really important and is a taboo to teach children about sex and ‘copulation’.

Then enters Rakul, who gets married to Sumeet Vyas who doesn’t believe in using condoms.

Rakul said: “In today’s patriarchal society, every household needs a Sanya who holds the courage to single-handedly fight against all odds, traditions, social norms, and barriers. I hope this character inspires others to find their voice and speak up against unsafe sex and the many health implications of not using protection.