The highly acclaimed film ‘The Storyteller’, starring the renowned actor Paresh Rawal, after having been screened in Busan is now all set to have its Australian premiere at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne next month in August. Directed by Anant Narayan Mahadevan, the film is based on the legendary Satyajit Ray’s short story ‘Golpo Boliye Tarini Khuro’ and explores the themes of originality versus plagiarism. Alongside Rawal, the film features an exceptional ensemble cast including Adil Hussain, Revathi, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Anindita Bose, and Jayesh More.
‘The Storyteller’ is a cinematic gem that pays homage to the literary genius of Satyajit Ray. Based on the renowned author’s celebrated short story, the film delves into the captivating conflict between originality and plagiarism. Through compelling storytelling and thought-provoking performances, ‘The Storyteller’ poses important questions about creativity, inspiration, and the ethical boundaries of artistic expression.
Tarini Ranjan Bandhopadhyay played by Paresh Rawal,...
‘The Storyteller’ is a cinematic gem that pays homage to the literary genius of Satyajit Ray. Based on the renowned author’s celebrated short story, the film delves into the captivating conflict between originality and plagiarism. Through compelling storytelling and thought-provoking performances, ‘The Storyteller’ poses important questions about creativity, inspiration, and the ethical boundaries of artistic expression.
Tarini Ranjan Bandhopadhyay played by Paresh Rawal,...
- 7/29/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Jio Studios’ The Storyteller continues to earn international recognition during its festival run, achieving yet another milestone by receiving the German Star of India 2023 for director Ananth Mahadevan in the category Audience Award at the Indian Film Festival Stuttgart in Germany. The award is given by the audience for outstanding achievements in entertainment. The film received a warm reception, with a packed audience and great appreciation during its recent screening at the festival where it was also the Closing Film.
An elated director Ananth Mahadevan shares, “The unanimous acknowledgement of The Storyteller from Busan to Houston, London, Iffi, now Stuttgart and on to Melbourne next month is absolutely overwhelming. What has indeed been rewarding is the acceptance of understated performances and subtle storytelling that conforms to global cinema. When I set out to pay tribute to the Master, I had set a very nervous foot forward. But the thought process...
An elated director Ananth Mahadevan shares, “The unanimous acknowledgement of The Storyteller from Busan to Houston, London, Iffi, now Stuttgart and on to Melbourne next month is absolutely overwhelming. What has indeed been rewarding is the acceptance of understated performances and subtle storytelling that conforms to global cinema. When I set out to pay tribute to the Master, I had set a very nervous foot forward. But the thought process...
- 7/25/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Questions that must be asked and truths that must be told are the driving forces of “The Rapist,” a gripping Indian social drama about a middle-class academic who wants her rapist — who has been sentenced to death and to whom she has fallen pregnant — to tell her exactly why he committed such a crime. One of the best works directed by veteran filmmaker-actor Aparna Sen, “The Rapist” is a deeply affecting portrait of personal trauma and an intelligent examination of social and cultural factors fueling the horrifying prevalence of sexual violence in India.
Featuring a standout central performance by Konkona Sen Sharma, “The Rapist” is sure to make a strong impact domestically and deserves to be widely seen elsewhere following its world premiere at the Busan Film Festival. With the full re-opening of Indian cinemas still some time away, “The Rapist” appears most likely to go straight to streaming. That said,...
Featuring a standout central performance by Konkona Sen Sharma, “The Rapist” is sure to make a strong impact domestically and deserves to be widely seen elsewhere following its world premiere at the Busan Film Festival. With the full re-opening of Indian cinemas still some time away, “The Rapist” appears most likely to go straight to streaming. That said,...
- 10/11/2021
- by Richard Kuipers
- Variety Film + TV
Four stories, three directors, two writers and one legend! Netflix’s ‘Ray’ is an anthology series with gripping stories inspired from the works of Satyajit Ray. The trailer gives us a glimpse into these timeless stories as they come to life. With a plethora of emotions, the tales - Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa, Forget Me Not, Bahrupiya and Spotlight, are full of twists, thrills and turns. ‘Ray’ is all set to release on June 25, 2021 - exclusively on Netflix!
Helmed by Abhishek Chaubey, Srijit Mukherji and Vasan Bala, these stories feature intricate and complex characters enacted by Manoj Bajpai, Gajraj Rao, Ali Fazal, Shweta Basu Prasad, Anindita Bose, Kay Kay Menon, Bidita Bag, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Harshvarrdhan Kapoor, Radhika Madan, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, among others.
Talking about his film in 'Ray' - ‘Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa’, Director Abhishek Chaubey said, “I’m drawn to stories that twist with whimsy and humour.
Helmed by Abhishek Chaubey, Srijit Mukherji and Vasan Bala, these stories feature intricate and complex characters enacted by Manoj Bajpai, Gajraj Rao, Ali Fazal, Shweta Basu Prasad, Anindita Bose, Kay Kay Menon, Bidita Bag, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Harshvarrdhan Kapoor, Radhika Madan, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, among others.
Talking about his film in 'Ray' - ‘Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa’, Director Abhishek Chaubey said, “I’m drawn to stories that twist with whimsy and humour.
- 6/8/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
A revolutionary film maker, an auteur, and the creator of the iconic Feluda series, Satyajit Ray is also celebrated for writing some of the best short stories India has ever seen. Vastly varying in genre and style, these stories are full of thrills, twists and turns with a strong emotional core keeping you completely hooked till the end. For the first time ever Viacom 18’s Tipping Point produces four such passionately curated stories under 'Ray'.
Four tales of love, lust, betrayal and truth tied together by the visionary writings of Satyajit Ray. Each story in the upcoming Netflix anthology ‘Ray’, explores vulnerabilities and multiple shades of each character. Complemented by a stellar cast that includes Manoj Bajpayee, Gajraj Rao, Ali Fazal, Shweta Basu Prasad, Anindita Bose, Kay Kay Menon, Bidita Bag, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Harshvarrdhan Kapoor, Radhika Madan, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, among others.
Netflix's 'Ray', anthology...
Four tales of love, lust, betrayal and truth tied together by the visionary writings of Satyajit Ray. Each story in the upcoming Netflix anthology ‘Ray’, explores vulnerabilities and multiple shades of each character. Complemented by a stellar cast that includes Manoj Bajpayee, Gajraj Rao, Ali Fazal, Shweta Basu Prasad, Anindita Bose, Kay Kay Menon, Bidita Bag, Dibyendu Bhattacharya, Harshvarrdhan Kapoor, Radhika Madan, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, among others.
Netflix's 'Ray', anthology...
- 5/28/2021
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Actress Aahana Kumra, who plays the female protagonist in the upcoming digital film, Rules Of The Game, says her character in the film is unusual and it brought out the crazy streak in her.
"The character I played in the film had no reference point for me because I am not married. Also, not often are such characters and equations between couples explored in films. We mostly explore what happens till (the point of) marriage and the couple lives 'happily ever after'. This story explores what happens after that phase," Aahana told Ians.
The film also features Chandan Roy Sanyal and Anindita Bose. It is written by Gazal Dhaliwal and directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury of "pink" fame.
Sharing her experience of working with the director, who is known by his nickname Tony in film circuits, Aahana said, "Honestly, Toni da brought out the crazy in me during the shoot.
"The character I played in the film had no reference point for me because I am not married. Also, not often are such characters and equations between couples explored in films. We mostly explore what happens till (the point of) marriage and the couple lives 'happily ever after'. This story explores what happens after that phase," Aahana told Ians.
The film also features Chandan Roy Sanyal and Anindita Bose. It is written by Gazal Dhaliwal and directed by Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury of "pink" fame.
Sharing her experience of working with the director, who is known by his nickname Tony in film circuits, Aahana said, "Honestly, Toni da brought out the crazy in me during the shoot.
- 9/26/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Actor Aditya Seal recently got a chance to work with director Priyadarshan, and says that it was his wish to work with the veteran filmmaker for a long time.
Aditya features in the story titled "Anamika" in the film "Forbidden Love", which is directed by Priyadarshan.
"He has been one director who has been on my checklist forever and finally I had a chance to work with him. Let me tell you it was beyond what I had expected my experience to be," Aditya, who has featured in films like "Student Of The Year 2" and "Tum Bin 2", told Ians.
"Forbidden Love" comprises four stories -- "Diagnosis Of Love", "Rules Of The Game", "Anamika" and "Arranged Marriage".
Ali Fazal, Aahana Kumra, Patralekhaa, Omkar Kapoor, Anindita Bose, Pooja Kumar, Harsh Chhaya, Raima Sen, Mahesh Manjrekar, Rannvijaya Singh, and Vaibhav Tatwawadi, also feature in the cast, across the four films. --Ians...
Aditya features in the story titled "Anamika" in the film "Forbidden Love", which is directed by Priyadarshan.
"He has been one director who has been on my checklist forever and finally I had a chance to work with him. Let me tell you it was beyond what I had expected my experience to be," Aditya, who has featured in films like "Student Of The Year 2" and "Tum Bin 2", told Ians.
"Forbidden Love" comprises four stories -- "Diagnosis Of Love", "Rules Of The Game", "Anamika" and "Arranged Marriage".
Ali Fazal, Aahana Kumra, Patralekhaa, Omkar Kapoor, Anindita Bose, Pooja Kumar, Harsh Chhaya, Raima Sen, Mahesh Manjrekar, Rannvijaya Singh, and Vaibhav Tatwawadi, also feature in the cast, across the four films. --Ians...
- 9/17/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Bollywood outsider Aditya Seal does not agree with the allegation that nepotism reigns in the film industry and, without taking names, says some brainless person has glamourised the word.
The word nepotism caught momentum after actress Kangana Ranaut used it for the first time on "Koffee With Karan", accusing show host and filmmaker Karan Johar of being the flag-bearer of nepotism in Bollywood. The debate over the subject was revived by Kangana recently after the death of Sushant Singh Rajput, an outsider who had gone on to become a star in Bollywood.
Aditya was recently seen in the 2019 teenybopper flick, Student Of The Year 2, produced by Johar.
"I did 'Ek Chotisi Love Story' and 'Purani Jeans', where I was launched. There was another film, 'Tum Bin II' where I was re-launched and then I did 'Student Of The Year 2'. So, for me I don't understand the...
The word nepotism caught momentum after actress Kangana Ranaut used it for the first time on "Koffee With Karan", accusing show host and filmmaker Karan Johar of being the flag-bearer of nepotism in Bollywood. The debate over the subject was revived by Kangana recently after the death of Sushant Singh Rajput, an outsider who had gone on to become a star in Bollywood.
Aditya was recently seen in the 2019 teenybopper flick, Student Of The Year 2, produced by Johar.
"I did 'Ek Chotisi Love Story' and 'Purani Jeans', where I was launched. There was another film, 'Tum Bin II' where I was re-launched and then I did 'Student Of The Year 2'. So, for me I don't understand the...
- 9/8/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mx Player?Web Series Thinkistan review is here: The coming of age drama is set in the world of advertising and features Mandira Bedi, Naveen Kasturi, Shravan Reddy, Satyadeep Misra, and Vasuki Sunkavalli in pivotal roles. Written and helmed by ad man Padmakumar Narasimhamurthy, the web series is streaming live on Mx Player?from 24th?May. Is Thinkistan able to pitch it right and woo its audience?. Lets find out in the review of Thinkistan.
Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
Savvy baby! It?s chic though I needed more massage on my heart and soul
The Story of Thinkistan
Set in mid 1990?s, Thinkistan is a drama that involves two new entrants into the mad ad world. While the urban, smart and endearing Hema from Aamchi Mumbai having a ?set? life in an automobile industry and a steady fianc? Priya (Jayashree Venketaramanan). One night Hema decides to quit...
Immediate reaction when the end credits roll
Savvy baby! It?s chic though I needed more massage on my heart and soul
The Story of Thinkistan
Set in mid 1990?s, Thinkistan is a drama that involves two new entrants into the mad ad world. While the urban, smart and endearing Hema from Aamchi Mumbai having a ?set? life in an automobile industry and a steady fianc? Priya (Jayashree Venketaramanan). One night Hema decides to quit...
- 6/8/2019
- GlamSham
Cakewalk movie review: A pleasingly sweet ode to life
Movie review of Cakewalk is here. Marking the return of actress Esha Deol Takhtani back to her passion - acting, Cakewalk is also the debut of journalist turned author Ram Kamal Mukherjee as director. Does Cakewalk delivers on the expected lines?. Find out in the movie review of Cakewalk.
What is Cakewalk?
A sweet ode to life which says it?s not a cakewalk to be what you want to be
The story of Cakewalk
Set in city of joy Kolkata, Cakewalk opens with Shilpa Sen (Esha Deol Takhtani) ?runners up of the master chef competition rushing to reach her hotel. The day turns special with the visit of a top airline CEO played by Tarun Malhotra and his wife (Anindita Bose). The couple is celebrating their wedding anniversary and the one who bakes the best cake gets a fat incentive.
Movie review of Cakewalk is here. Marking the return of actress Esha Deol Takhtani back to her passion - acting, Cakewalk is also the debut of journalist turned author Ram Kamal Mukherjee as director. Does Cakewalk delivers on the expected lines?. Find out in the movie review of Cakewalk.
What is Cakewalk?
A sweet ode to life which says it?s not a cakewalk to be what you want to be
The story of Cakewalk
Set in city of joy Kolkata, Cakewalk opens with Shilpa Sen (Esha Deol Takhtani) ?runners up of the master chef competition rushing to reach her hotel. The day turns special with the visit of a top airline CEO played by Tarun Malhotra and his wife (Anindita Bose). The couple is celebrating their wedding anniversary and the one who bakes the best cake gets a fat incentive.
- 2/21/2019
- GlamSham
Esha Deol Takhtani?s return to celluloid after a hiatus ? Cakewalk gets a sweet acquisition from the house of Viacom 18.
Cakewalk ? the short 27-minute film by journalist turned author Ram Kamal Mukherjee featuring Esha Deol Takhtani a Chef will be air on Sunday, February 17 on Rishtey Cineplex at 6.00Pm.
On bringing forth this beautiful narrative to the viewers through television, Nina Elavia Jaipuria, Head - Hindi Mass Entertainment and Kids TV Network, Viacom18 said, ?The film revolves around the professional and personal challenges faced by a chef in her life. It's a slice of life story which has been beautifully portrayed by Esha Deol. When Ram Kamal approached us to acquire the film, what struck us was the simple, yet intriguing narrative encapsulated in just 27-minutes.This is definitely one of Esha Deol's finest performance and will be loved by the viewers who have a penchant for experimental content.?
Esha ?Deol Takhtani said,...
Cakewalk ? the short 27-minute film by journalist turned author Ram Kamal Mukherjee featuring Esha Deol Takhtani a Chef will be air on Sunday, February 17 on Rishtey Cineplex at 6.00Pm.
On bringing forth this beautiful narrative to the viewers through television, Nina Elavia Jaipuria, Head - Hindi Mass Entertainment and Kids TV Network, Viacom18 said, ?The film revolves around the professional and personal challenges faced by a chef in her life. It's a slice of life story which has been beautifully portrayed by Esha Deol. When Ram Kamal approached us to acquire the film, what struck us was the simple, yet intriguing narrative encapsulated in just 27-minutes.This is definitely one of Esha Deol's finest performance and will be loved by the viewers who have a penchant for experimental content.?
Esha ?Deol Takhtani said,...
- 2/2/2019
- GlamSham
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