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In a droll season of self-important crime thrillers and soporific family fiestas Dupahiya, now streaming on Amazon, is a blessing. And not even in disguise. There is not a single moment of artifice in the entire length and breadth of the series. It is normal to skip portions of lengthy serials; time, after all, is valuable. If you miss any chunk of this peachy fable of a bride, a wedding, and missing mo’bike, you will do so at your own risk.

Firstly, my compliments to the chef and the writers Avinash Dwivedi, Chirag Garg, Salona Bains Joshi, and Shubh Shivdasani for a screenplay that simply rocks. For those of us who believe that too many cooks spoil the broth, here is proof to the contrary. Crackling hissing writing is so original and game-changing that I thought I would never get to see it on the Indian Ott platform.

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Dupahiya Web Series Review Ft. Gajraj Rao, Avinash Dwivedi, Sparsh Srivastava & Others! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Dupahiya Review: Star Rating:

Cast: Gajraj Rao, Shivani Raghuvanshi, Sparsh Srivastava, Renuka Shahane, Komal Kushwaha, Bhuvan Arora, Yashpal Sharma & Others

Creator: Chirag Garg, Avinash Dwivedi, Salona Bains Joshi, Shubh Shivdasani

Director: Sonam Nair

Streaming On: Prime Video

Language: Hindi

Runtime: 9 episodes of 35 – 40 minutes each

Sparsh Srivastava & Bhuvan Arora Shine In Dupahiya! (Photo Credit – Instagram) Dupahiya Review: What’s It About:

What is the best thing about village life? “Shehron mein apna dukh apna dukh, apni khusi apni khusi, gaanv mein apna dukh, sabka dukh, apni khusi sabki khusi” explains the ward leader of Dhadakpur, Renuka Shahane. Dhadakpur, a village in some distant location in Bihar, has boasted of being crime-free for 25 years. So what happens when the first theft occurs in the village? Do they panic? Do they distrust each other? Do they help the victim to recover the loss?...

When & Where To Watch The Upcoming Series Dupahiya? ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Set in the fictional crime-free village of Dhadakpur, Dupahiya is an upcoming series starring Gajraj Rao and Renuka Shahane. The story revolves around the chaos and drama that ensues after a prized motorbike goes missing. It is directed by Sonam Nair and created and written by Avinash Dwivedi and Chirag Garg. In addition to Rao and Shahane, Laapataa Ladies fame Sparsh Shrivastava, Amaran star Bhuvan Arora, Made In Heaven’s Shivani Raghuvanshi, and Yashpal Sharma are also part of the ensemble cast.

Dupahiya will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on March 7, 2025, in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide. Salona Bains Joshi and Shubh Shivdasani executive produce the show under their banner, Bombay Film Cartel. The nine-episode series will combine fun and drama with small-town charm. Fans will witness Dhadakpur and its inhabitants’ crazy journey of retrieving the coveted...

New series alert! Prime Video has big plans for 2025 and one the highlights is its upcoming Original comedy series Dupahiya. The nine-episode series weaves fun and drama with small-town charm, brought to life by a superbly talented cast, including Gajraj Rao, Renuka Shahane, Bhuvan Arora, Sparsh Shrivastava, Shivani Raghuvanshi, and Yashpal Sharma in key roles. Dupahiya, will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 240 countries and territories worldwide on March 7.

The story revolves around the fictional village of Dhadakpur, that is on the cusp of celebrating 25 years of being crime-free. However, chaos ensues when a coveted Dupahiya (motorbike) gets stolen! With the silver jubilee trophy, a wedding, and the pride of the villagers at stake, what follows is a crazy journey to retrieve the bike before it’s too late.

“At Prime Video, we believe that the best stories are the ones that celebrate India’s rich diversity and cultural flavours,...

Prime Video is revving up its Indian originals slate with “Dupahiya,” a heartland comedy series that blends small-town charm with a quirky caper.

The nine-episode series, which marks the debut production from Bombay Film Cartel banner, follows the mayhem that erupts in the fictional village of Dhadakpur when a prized motorcycle goes missing just as the community is about to celebrate 25 years of being crime-free. The show’s title “Dupahiya” translates to “two-wheeler” in Hindi.

Helmed by Sonam Nair, the series features veteran actors Gajraj Rao (“Badhaai Ho”) and Renuka Shahane (“Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!”) alongside rising stars Bhuvan Arora, Sparsh Shrivastava, Shivani Raghuvanshi and character actor Yashpal Sharma.

Salona Bains Joshi and Shubh Shivdasani serve as creators and executive producers under their Bombay Film Cartel banner, with the script penned by fellow creators Avinash Dwivedi and Chirag Garg.

“The series beautifully blends humor, heart, and the essence of small-town...

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...

Jerry Pinto’s book Murder in Mahim finally gets an Ott adaptation, and it covers the very simple subject of homophobia. It explores the matter which is present in various shapes or forms, the distaste for queer men and women is rampant in society, so much so that parents also have a hard time accepting their children. Murder in Mahim gives it a spin by adding a murder to the scenario to bring forward several characters that might or might not have something to do with the crime. It also introduces the audience to a world that many may not have seen, especially post-2009 when the Delhi High Court decriminalized same-sex relations.

Peter Fernandes

Ashutosh Rana as Peter Fernandes, is a retired journalist who may have dealt with countless stories and cases regarding the rich and powerful and exposed them through the television channel he worked for. When it comes to understanding his son Sunil,...

Raj Acharya’s Murder in Mahim has been adapted from the famous novel by Jerry Pinto of the same title. Throughout the seven-episode series, we have gotten the gist of the story and how it centers around a murderer targeting people, from gay sex workers to police officers linked with them. The motive behind these killings is strong; it’s a hate crime. The series vividly portrays the harsh reality of their lives in Mumbai in 2013, where it was extremely difficult for homosexuals to survive in a society where they were constantly threatened to be exposed for simply loving someone of their own choice. Here we come across a character named Sooraj Desai, who is married to Hemali but is secretly gay. His sexual involvement with Proxy, also known as Laxman, at the Mahim station led to severe consequences when their relationship was recorded by police officers Padmat and Durra.

Murder In Mahim To Merry Christmas- 5 Indian Murder Mysteries You Should Watch. ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

With the weekend coming to an end, if you are at a loss for choices in content, we can help you out. If you are someone who appreciates a good thriller movie, or a slow suspense unraveling twists, or if you are someone who just appreciates a good who dun it? We have the perfect series and movie list for you to wrap up your weekend with a lineup of the best murder mysteries on Indian Ott right now.

Enter the world of mystery and suspense with murder mystery shows and films. These captivating narratives weave intricate plots, compelling characters, and gripping twists that keep audiences on the edge of their seats. From classic whodunits to modern thrillers, murder mysteries offer a thrilling journey into the depths of human nature, unraveling secrets, motives, and the ultimate quest for justice.

Jio Cinema’s Murder In Mahim Stars Ashutosh Rana And Vijay Raaz in the Lead Roles ( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Vijay Raaz is on a roll to conquer the thriller genre. With his new releases, Murder In Mahim and Kartam Bhugtam, he has dabbled quite well in the thriller and suspense genre. Raaz is ready to star in a new novel turned series, Murder In Mahim, streaming on Jio Cinema. Vijay opened up in an exclusive conversation with Koimoi to talk about the opportunities that Ott platforms have brought out for actors.

Murder In Mahim is a highly anticipated psychological thriller based on the novel of the same name. It stars Ashutosh Rana and Vijay Raaz in the lead roles. The gripping series, directed by Raj Acharya and produced by Tipping Point Films, is based on author Jerry Pinto’s critically acclaimed book.

The series is a social commentary that delves...

Ashutosh Rana & Vijay Raaz Star In Murder In Mahim On Jio Cinema. (Photo Credit – Youtube)

Ashutosh Rana is a multi-talented actor and producer who has been a part of many critically acclaimed shows and Movies. Rana has mastered the genre of thrillers with his performances in movies like Saransh, The Great Indian Murder, and more. His next is also a thriller titled Murder In Mahim

Murder In Mahim, the highly anticipated psychological thriller stars Ashutosh Rana and Vijay Raaz in lead roles. The series is a social commentary that explores the chilling murder mystery and the underbelly of Mumbai, highlighting the reconciliation of a lost friendship between Peter (Ashutosh Rana) and Jende (Vijay Raaz). Adapted from a critically acclaimed book by author Jerry Pinto, the gripping series is helmed by Raj Acharya, and created by Tipping Point Films. It also stars talented actors Shivani Raghuvanshi and Shivaji Satam in pivotal roles.

Actor Vijay Raaz, who is all geared up to portray Jende in the upcoming psychological thriller ‘Murder in Mahim’, shared that it was fun to explore various shades of his character both humane and aggressive sides.

Vijay, who was last seen in the web series ‘Showtime’, opened up on his character, stating: “Characters lie in the scripts. But it is the artist’s job to interpret, define, and redefine each character, pushing it to another limit. It was fun to explore his various shades; be it his humane side during the investigations or his aggressive side in his interpersonal relationship. He is indeed a cop who is strong but also has his vulnerabilities.”

The social commentary series explores the chilling murder mystery and the underbelly of Mumbai, shedding light on the reconciliation of a lost friendship between Peter (played by Ashutosh Rana) and Jende (portrayed by Vijay).

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Mumbai, May 6 (Ians) Ashutosh Rana, who is set to portray Peter in the upcoming psychological thriller ‘Murder in Mahim’, has shared insights into his role, revealing how playing complex characters gives him a kick.

The actor, who is known for playing roles like ‘Lajja Shankar Pandey’ in ‘Sangharsh’, shared: “I’m known for playing complex characters, and that’s what gives me a kick. My portrayal in ‘Murder in Mahim’ is something I have never explored before. The emotions and persona of this character in the series attracted me the most, to say yes to this role. Audiences will get to see me doing something that I have never done before.”

Talking about his experience portraying dark characters, Ashutosh said: “Playing grey characters takes a toll on artists, to get into the skin of the character; you become that demon, and you have to act, think, and express in the same way.

Mumbai, May 3 (Ians) The makers of ‘Murder in Mahim’, starring Ashutosh Rana and Vijay Raaz, unveiled the trailer of the upcoming psychological thriller on Friday, which delves deep into the complexities of human nature and the grim realities of society.

The one-minute, 56-second trailer takes viewers back to Mumbai in 2013. It features Vijay as a cop and Ashutosh as a journalist. The series serves as a social commentary, exploring a chilling murder mystery and the underbelly of Mumbai while also highlighting the reconciliation of a lost friendship between Peter (Ashutosh) and Jende (Vijay).

Set against the backdrop of a gruesome murder at Mahim station, the series follows Peter as he becomes embroiled in the sinister investigation. The stakes escalate when his own son, Sunil, becomes a suspect. Amid this turmoil, Peter and Jende navigate a world of secret desires, blackmail, and unspoken love as they track down the killer, confronting...

Mumbai, Sept 1 (Ians) Actor Jim Sarbh, whose captivating performance as Adil Khanna in the web-series ‘Made in Heaven’ season 2 has left his fans enthralled, feels that the more prepared an actor is, the more spontaneous and fluid they can be on set in terms of their performance.

At a recent event in Mumbai, Jim has shed light on his unique approach to acting. He said: “I don’t think it is easy. Like any other job, preparation is key, and without it you haven’t got anything. The better prepared you are, the more spontaneous you can be on set.”

“A lot of people speak about not losing their spontaneity, and so they don’t rehearse, and in the absolute opposite school of that, I believe through rehearsal you can achieve spontaneity,” he added.

Season Two of the show beautifully reveals the dichotomy of tradition, modern aspirations and societal belief...

"Made In Heaven", the India-produced romantic drama TV series, stars Arjun Mathur, Sobhita Dhulipala, Jim Sarbh, Shashank Arora, Kalki Koechlin and Shivani Raghuvanshi, now streaming Season 2 on Amazon Prime Video:

"...'Tara' and 'Karan', two wedding planners in Delhi run an agency named' Made in Heaven'. Present-day India is shown as a blend of conservative and modern mindsets, where tradition and modern aspirations are at loggerheads. The show and protagonists' narratives play out against the backdrop of lavish and expensive weddings in each episode..."

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New Delhi, Aug 27 (Ians) Actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar on Sunday showered birthday love on his wife- actress, model and host Shibani Dandekar, saying ‘may you always have reasons to smile’.

Known for her role as Sushmita Sengupta in web series ‘Four More Shots Please!’, Shibani is celebrating her 43rd birthday on Sunday.

Taking to Instagram, Farhan dropped a lovestruck candid photo with his wife Shibani, wherein the latter can be seen laughing her heart out, while Farhan seems to be saying something.

While Shibani can be seen donning a beige and black coloured checkered suit pants, and carrying a red handbag, Farhan wore a white formal shirt, blue coat and matching trousers.

The picture which is clicked on a street, shows Shibani holding Farhan’s hand. The 49-year-old actor captioned the post as: “Happy birthday partner .. may life give you all you want and more .. may you always have...

Foreword

Web series on streaming platforms have warranted a far more emotional investment both for actors in the cast and from the viewers who would try and get involved in the characters. Their sequels, however, are rarely as engrossing as the original first season of episodic developments. And for the same reason, I, for one, am a tad sceptical about watching successive seasons with as much enthusiasm as I am for the preceding ones. Unless it is ‘Made In Heaven’.

Made in Heaven Season 2

This series is a compelling watch and though there isn’t anything spectacularly novel about its storyline, the production values, immaculate writing and superb acting by the entire cast makes it riveting. It represents what present-day India is all about. Conservative on the one hand and modern in many ways with progressive mindsets of traditional people who face conflicting ideas to deal with at every step.

Filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan, who has directed the two episodes of the recently released season two of the critically acclaimed show ‘Made In Heaven’, is overwhelmed by the response to the Dalit-Buddhist wedding portrayed by him on the screen, saying that it is a ‘validation’ for all who have been battling prejudice.

Produced by Excel Media and Entertainment and Tiger Baby, the International Emmy nominated series is directed by Alankrita Shrivastava, Neeraj Ghaywan, Nitya Mehra, Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar. Neeraj has directed episode three titled ‘And they lived happily ever after’, and episode five titled ‘The heart skipped a beat’.

Episode five features Radhika Apte as Pallavi. Talking about the response for the portrayal of Dalit wedding, the ‘Masaan’ director wrote a long Instagram post, along with some beautiful snippets from the wedding scene. The photos shows Radhika dressed in an exquisite golden coloured saree, looking beautiful as a bride.

The first season of the Indian series Made In Heaven took the world by storm because of its lavish representation of Indian weddings combined with its social messaging about society in general. The show targets Delhi, considering it’s the home base for the wedding planners Tara and Karan, whose wedding company is the namesake of the series. Back in 2019, the show was both entertaining and noteworthy for far more than just the glamor of the weddings it depicted. Made In Heaven follows the lives of these two best friends who have started this wedding planning company. Apart from showing us how hard the work really is, it also expands to their personal lives and each of their own individual issues. Four years later, it’s hard to remember the little details, but the show takes you right back to the heart of it all without any trouble. While some...

The much awaited trailer of Made In Heaven S2 released and fans can’t keep calm. The acclaimed series, created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, tells the story of a team of wedding planners working in and around New Delhi.

Sobhita Dhulipala and Arjun Mathur return as Tara Khanna and Karan Mehra, whose must learn to adapt to their new status quo, and the repercussions of the previous season’s events on their personal and professional lives.

The show also stars Jim Sarbh, Kalki Koechlin, Shashank Arora, Shivani Raghuvanshi, Trinetra Haldar, Ishwak Singh. The second season of Made in Heaven will debut on Prime Video on August 10, ahead of the Independence Day weekend.

We have motivating dialogues from the trailer of Made In Heaven S2. Check out Made In Heaven S2 Dialogues below: Made in heaven season 2 dialogues: sobhita dhulipala and arjun mathur's motivating dialogues as wedding planners

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Mumbai, Aug 7 (Ians) Director Neeraj Ghaywan, who is currently awaiting the release of the second season of the hit streaming show ‘Made In Heaven’, has shared that he never felt like an outsider walking into the world of ‘Made In Heaven’.

This is the second time when Neeraj has taken the directorial charge for the second season of a show, the first was the hit streaming show ‘Sacred Games’ where Neeraj took over the reins from his mentor Anurag Kashyap during the second season.

Talking about the same, Neeraj, who worked as a chief assistant director to Anurag Kashyap in ‘Gangs of Wasseypur’ and directed the critically acclaimed ‘Masaan’, told Ians: “Getting into ‘Made In Heaven’ for the second season was quite fun and challenging as this world was quite new to me in terms of the aesthetics and storytelling. ‘Sacred Games’ there was at least something that I could...

New Delhi, Aug 3 (Ians) It’s an entertainment-filled August on the Ott, which is a gateway to a trove of cinematic wonders, that captures the essence of grand storytelling and awe-inspiring visuals.

With the action, drama, and romance stories, there are numerous possibilities for binge-watching series on the Ott platforms, but only a few are worthy of our time.

From biographical true-crime docu-series to international Emmy nominated series thriller to climate fiction (cli-fi), Ians has brought an enthralling slate, which will captivate audiences of varied choices with titles spanning across genres and languages.

Here’s a list of five titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians:

1) ‘The Hunt for Veerappan’:

The biographical true-crime docu-series explores the untold story of India’s infamous outlaw.

A husband, father, leader and wanted criminal. While the image of the man with a handlebar moustache and gaunt cheekbones is well-known,...

The writer, creator and director of ‘Made In Heaven’, Zoya Akhtar, has said that she was trolled on social media to release the second season of the hit drama series. Zoya, along with co-writer, creator and director Reema Kagti, was interacting with the media at the trailer launch of ‘Made In Heaven’ Season 2 in Mumbai.

When asked about her journey through the first season and now with the upcoming second, Zoya said: “We really didn’t expect it. We set out to do a show and it was one of the first happening out of India.

“We collaborated with Aparna Purohit, she was onboard with everything we wanted to do, and nobody knew how any of it was going to land. We were extremely nervous when it came out and got picked up.”

Zoya went on point out that the series has “a very loyal fandom”. She said: “No matter what I post,...

The trailer for the second season of the International Emmy nominated show, ‘Made in Heaven’, which was unveiled on Tuesday promises riveting storytelling laced with grandeur, drama, dark secrets, and the societal problems that cut across the spectrum and class.

The trailer was launched at a five star property in Mumbai’s Santa Cruz area and saw a heartfelt performance by the band Bombay Brass on the beautifully decorated set ahead of its launch.

The trailer begins on an aesthetic note with all things beautiful and elite, bringing a bit of nostalgia from the Zoya Akhtar directorial ‘Dil Dhadakane Do’. It shows the drama in elite circles surrounding big fat weddings.

This time Shobhita and Arjun’s titular wedding planning establishment has new entrants most notably in the form of Mona Singh’s character of the auditor who comes with no filter and puts things as they are without a grain of sugar coating.

In good news for fans, Season 2 of ‘Made In Heaven’ is returning with a bevy of beautiful brides, including Mrunal Thakur, Radhika Apte and Shibani Dandekar who look stunning in glittering bridal attire. The show is set against the backdrop of Indian weddings and the trials and triumphs that these weddings bring with them.

Prime Video teased exclusive pictures of the brides, who also include Sarah Jane-Dias, Naina Sareen, Elnaaz Norouzi, Kallirroi Tziafeta, Zayn Marie Khan, and Sheena Khalid in glamorous bridal attires from the show.

Prime Video said on Instagram ‘We’re all set to welcome the brides and attend the Made In Heaven weddings, again. #MadeInHeavenOnPrime S2, Aug 10!”

While Mrunal is looking dazzling in a red lehenga, and adorned with a pretty gold necklace with henna design on her hands, Radhika is a smiling Maharashtrian bride, with garland and gold jewellery.

Shibani looks feisty as she arrives on...

Actress Mona Singh, who will be seen in ‘Made In Heaven’ season 2, said her prayers are finally answered, as she becomes the part of the “most anticipated” show, and called it a “great piece” of writing.

Mona Singh’s impressive body of work in both television and film makes her a perfect fit for the critically acclaimed series ‘Made In Heaven 2’. Known for her versatile performances, she has garnered a massive fan following over the years. With her entry into the show, audiences are speculating about the impact she will bring to the already engrossing narrative.

Talking about the same, Mona told Ians: “I still remember watching ‘Made In Heaven’ season one, and thinking why am I not a part of it. But today, it seems like, finally my prayers are answered in heaven, as I got a chance to be a part of this show.”

Produced by Excel Media & Entertainment and Tiger Baby,...

Mumbai, July 26 (Ians) The hit streaming show ‘Made in Heaven’ is all set to return with its second season on August 10.

The new season stars Sobhita Dhulipala, Arjun Mathur, Jim Sarbh, Kalki Koechlin, Shashank Arora, Shivani Raghuvanshi and Vijay Raaz, all of whom will be reprising their roles from the first season.

It will also feature new faces such as Mona Singh, Ishwak Singh and Trinetra Haldar, this time.

Set in New Delhi, the International Emmy nominated show brings to life the magnificence of the big fat Indian weddings of the city. With the new season, it will delve deeper into the lives of its characters who navigate the complexities of organising and celebrating marriages while their own lives unfold in unexpected ways.

While the first season was directed by Nitya Mehra, Zoya Akhtar, Prashant Nair and Alankrita Shrivastava, the second season has made two additions to its directors’ team,...

Casting

Casting for the beloved “Famous Five” stories of Enid Blyton, which are being reimagined for the BBC and Zdf by Nicolas Winding Refn, has been revealed.

Diaana Babnicova is playing the role of George, alongside Elliott Rose as Julian, Kit Rakusen as Dick, Flora Jacoby Richardson as Anne, playing George’s cousins who come to stay at Kirrin Cottage.

Making up the fifth member of the “Famous Five” is Kip, the Bearded Collie Cross playing Timmy the dog. The cast also includes Jack Gleeson (“Game of Thrones”), Ann Akinjirin (“Moon Knight”), James Lance (“Ted Lasso”) and Diana Quick (“Father Brown”).

The 3 x 90′ series is based on the 21 “Famous Five” novels and short stories Blyton wrote between 1942 and 1963. The series follows five daring young explorers as they encounter treacherous, action-packed adventures, remarkable mysteries, unparalleled danger and astounding secrets. It is created for television and executive produced by Winding Refn (byNWR...

The second season of ‘Made In Heaven’, starring Sobhita Dhulipala, Arjun Mathur, has been announced by streaming portal Prime Video on Thursday.

Produced by Excel Media and Entertainment and Tiger Baby, the series showcases the lives of two wedding planners Karan and Tara as they navigate through various ups and downs, against the backdrop of big fat Indian weddings.

Building upon the immense success of its debut season, ‘Made In Heaven’ season 2 is all set to enthrall the audiences after four years, and promises an even deeper exploration of complex relationships, personal struggles, and moral dilemmas.

As the characters navigate the dualities of tradition and modernity, the new season will challenge societal taboos while remaining rooted in the universal themes of love, redemption, and self-discovery.

Drawing from the remarkable talent pool of Indian cinema, the series boasts an exceptional ensemble cast that includes Sobhita Dhulipala, Arjun Mathur, Kalki Koechlin, Shashank Arora,...

Entertainment brand, Filmfare, is ready to embark on the next journey of celebrating excellence in the Ott space after introducing the first-ever edition of Flyx Filmfare Ott Awards. To mark this momentous occasion, Filmfare hosted a virtual press conference on Thursday, 17th December 2020 along with the ever-so-charming actor Kartik Aaryan.

Through the inaugural Flyx Filmfare Ott Awards, Filmfare is all set to felicitate the who’s who of the Ott space and set a milestone in recognizing talent yet again. In its first edition, the nominations were selected basis the votes of the audience across an array of categories spanning across various sections of comedy, drama, web-original and critics’ choice for both web series and web films.

While the crime-thriller Paatal Lok bagged a whopping 11 nominations, Raat Akeli Hai earned 5 nominations. It promises to be a close contest as stellar actors such as Abhishek Bachchan, Jaideep Ahlawat, Manoj Bajpayee, Amit Sadh,...

Entertainment The story is set in small town Uttar Pradesh and follows Jatil Yadav, a police officer played by Nawazuddin, who is investigating the murder of the patriarch in an affluent family.Geetika MantriWarning: Major spoilers ahead Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Radhika Apte starrer Raat Akeli Hai released on Netflix last week and has been largely receiving positive reviews for good performances, plot line and an intrigue factor that keeps you guessing till the end. However, it drives home another lesson during the climax when the mystery is finally unravelled – that child sexual abuse is a problem that goes beyond the perpetrator, and doesn’t exist in isolation from the social norms. The story is set in a small town in Uttar Pradesh and follows Jatil Yadav, a police officer played by Nawazuddin, who is investigating the murder of the patriarch of an affluent family – Raghubeer Yadav (Khalid Tyabji) – on the night of his second wedding.

The most powerful usually hide the darkest secrets.

What happens when a small-town cop is summoned to investigate the case of an extremely powerful local politician? How far is he willing to go into the darkness to search for the truth?

Raat Akeli Hai, starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Shweta Tripathi, Shivani Raghuvanshi, Nishant Dahiya, Ila Arun, Swanand Kirkire and Aditya Srivastava, is the story of an extremely mysterious murder.

A mysterious murder where the only suspects are from the same family, with each member having a hidden motive. Will Jatil (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) find his way to the truth or lose tracks midway?

Find out in Raat Akeli Hai, streaming on 31st July, only on Netflix.

Raat Akeli Hai (Netflix)

Starring: Nawazuddin Siddiqui,Radhika Apte,Shweta Tripathi,Tigmanshu Dhulia,Shivani Raghuvanshi

Directed by Honey Trehan

A death in the family kills a lot of hopes and expectations built around the life of the person who is no more.

…Or less. Raat Akeli Hai, a skillfully scripted whodunit that is much more than just a murder mystery, opens with two deaths, both connected to the same family. The patriarchal nightmare of the Singh parivar, a feudal kingdom where kinks and whims rule, where the men decide the quality of the air women should breathe, is brought to life in flickering colours of dark furtive suppressed emotions.

Straightaway we must applaud Pankaj Kumar’s cinematography. A lot of the intended incandescence of seething hearts is lost on the Ott platform. What remains is still remarkable. First-time director Honey Trehan creates a dark sinister self-contained universe of painful gender...

CinemaFans and Netflix India celebrated Radhika Apte’s return to Netflix Originals with ‘Raat Akeli Hai’.Tnm StaffActor Radhika Apte makes her comeback to Netflix with Raat Akeli Hai, a murder-mystery starring Nawazuddin Siddique in the lead. The film’s trailer, which released on Friday, promises a nail-biting murder mystery where a local politician is murdered on the night of his second wedding. Radhika plays the murdered man’s mystifying new bride and Nawaz playing Jatil Yadav, the cop investigating the case. The film also includes Shweta Tripathi, Ila Arun, Khalid Tyabji and Shivani Raghuvanshi in the supporting cast and will release on Netflix on July 31. On Friday, as the film’s trailer dropped, fans and Netflix India took to Twitter to celebrate Radhika’s return to the Ott platform, which also releases original content. Radhika Apte has previously featured in several of Netflix’s original content, including three consecutive releases in 2018 with Sacred Games,...

OTTNetflix India had been teasing the announcement with the hashtag #ComeOnNetflix on Twitter.Tnm StaffA still from 'A Suitable Boy'After a suspenseful build-up over many days, Netflix India on Thursday unveiled 17 original films, including six new films and two new series that will be released on the streaming website in the coming months. Some of these include A Suitable Boy, Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl, Ludo and Bombay Rose, the first Indian animation film ever selected to open Venice Critics’ Week. The movies that are being released are the inspiring true story of Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl; a dysfunctional family drama Tribhanga - Tedhi Medhi Crazy; a horror story set in a village in Punjab Kaali Khuhi; Serious Men, a witty drama based on Manu Joseph’s novel; an intense police drama Class Of ’83 and a uniquely entertaining dark comedy Ak vs Ak (starring Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap...

EntertainmentApart from Kajol and Shruti Haasan in the lead roles, the short film also stars Neena Kulkarni, Neha Dhupia, Yashaswini Dayama and Shivani Raghuvanshi among others.Digital NativeKajol and Shruti Haasan have been signed up to play the lead roles in a short film titled Devi. The star cast also includes Neena Kulkarni, Neha Dhupia, Yashaswini Dayama and Shivani Raghuvanshi among others. Priyanka Banerjee is wielding the megaphone for this venture, which is about circumstances bringing together nine oppressed women from different walks of life, all of them dealing with the same issue. On being part of the short film, Shruti said she simply loved the concept when she first heard it. She added, “We often talk about sisterhood and how women need to stand with each other. Devi highlights that aspect in such a lovely way, with such a powerful message. It’s disturbingly poignant and that’s why...

EntertainmentApart from Kajol and Shruti Haasan in the lead roles, the short film also stars Neena Kulkarni, Neha Dhupia, Yashaswini Dayama and Shivani Raghuvanshi among others.Digital NativeKajol and Shruti Haasan have been signed up to play the lead roles in a short film titled Devi. The star cast also includes Neena Kulkarni, Neha Dhupia, Yashaswini Dayama and Shivani Raghuvanshi among others. Priyanka Banerjee is wielding the megaphone for this venture, which is about circumstances bringing together nine oppressed women from different walks of life, all of them dealing with the same issue. On being part of the short film, Shruti said she simply loved the concept when she first heard it. She added, “We often talk about sisterhood and how women need to stand with each other. Devi highlights that aspect in such a lovely way, with such a powerful message. It’s disturbingly poignant and that’s why...

Posham Pa movie review is here. The latest ZEE5 originals Posham Pa is streaming on ZEE5 from today ? August 21, 2019. Based on a true story, the movie features Ragini Khanna and Sayani Gupta as sisters.

The cast also includes Mahie Gill, who plays the role of their mother along with Shivani Raghuvanshi and Imaad Shah. Does it give us the expected goose bums?, Let?s find out in the movie review of Poshum Pa helmed by Suman Mukhopadhyay.

Immediate reaction when the end credits roll

An intriguing peep into fractured humanity enriched by sensitive portrayals by Ragini, Sayani and Gill.

Posham Pa story

Based on the true story of India?s first pair of women serial killers, Posham Pa is a story of two sisters Regha Sathe (Sayani Gupta), Shikha Deshpande (Ragini Khanna ) and their mother Prajakta Deshpande ( Mahie Gill). The names are changed. The real convicts where given death sentence.

ReviewCreated by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, the series follows two wedding planners and the messy reality behind their work. Saraswati DatarAs someone wise once said, marriages are made in heaven, but so is thunder and lightning. While earlier staying happily married was the challenge, today having the perfect wedding is where the trouble starts. So while the wealthy couple aspires for a heavenly celebration, its wedding planners like Tara Khanna (Sobhita Dhulipala) and Karan Mehra (Arjun Mathur), owners of the wedding planning company ‘Made in Heaven’ that inspires the show’s title, who handle the messy reality behind the picture-perfect celebrations. The fourth Indian original series, all nine episodes now streaming on Amazon Prime video, is produced by Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby Productions. Created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, and co-produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, 'Made in Heaven' uses the big fat Indian...

The Amazon Prime Series Made in Heaven, is garnering rave reviews from critics and viewers a like. An Excel Entertainment production, aka Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani, the special series created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti features power-packed performances by Arjun Mathur, Sobhita Dhulipala, Jim Sarbh, Kalki Koechlin, Shashank Arora and Shivani Raghuvanshi. Adding to the mix are respected character actors Yashaswini Dayama, Ayesha Raza, and veterans Vinay Pathak, Neena Gupta and Deepti Naval.

Made In Heaven takes a closer look into the lives of the elite. It narrates the journey of two wedding planners Tara and Karan whose efforts at delivering the perfect wedding for crazy rich Indians, leads them on a journey of self-discovery. The show portrays today’s India as a potent blend where tradition jostles with modern aspiration, set against the theme of the ‘Big Fat Indian Wedding’. Indians believe marriages are made in heaven...

From her strong cinematic vision to her and contemporary and layered treatment of characters, Zoya Akhtar has carved out a unique niche for herself in the Indian film industry. On the back of the commercial success and critical appreciation of?Gully Boy,?Zoya Akhtar and Reem Katgi, of Tiger Baby, are now gearing up for their next venture ? Prime Original Series ??Made in Heaven.??The series promises a sneak peek at what transpires behind-the-scenes in Big Fat Indian Weddings!?Made In Heaven?revolves around the lives of two wedding planners, Tara and Karan, whose lives intersect against the backdrop of big-fat-Indian weddings, uncovering not only their personal turmoil but also the deep-rooted social nuances and prejudices still etched in Indian society.

Hinging its uniqueness, we bring to you a few reasons why?Made In Heaven?should be a must-watch on your binge-list this month.

1.?Each episode explores a societal theme...

Amazon Prime Video Original, Excel Media and Entertainment and Tiger Baby, invite you to take a sneak peek at the many secrets and myriad lies, that hide behind the grandeur of the Big fat Wedding, at the show launch Press Conference of upcoming Prime Original Made In Heaven. Team Made In Heaven has invited media with a luxurious set of goodies which includes stuff which represents the wedding season.

Glimpses from the upcoming web series Made in Heaven treat the fans with wedding goals with the elaborate wedding set ups.?

Made In Heaven chronicles the lives of Tara and Karan, two wedding planners in Delhi. India is a potent blend of old and new. Tradition jostles with modern aspirations against the backdrop of a Big Fat Indian Wedding revealing many secrets and many lies. Indians believe marriages are made in heaven and it is against these sacred unions that Tara and Karan?...

Director-Actor duo, Zoya Akhtar and Vijay Raaz are all set to make a comeback with Amazon Prime Video Original's upcoming web-series Made In Heaven. Leaving a mark with his character in Gully Boy, Vijay Raaz will be seen in a prominent role in the upcoming Prime Original series created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti. Over the years, Vijay Raaz has treated masses with his iconic characters and this time he is set for his web debut.?

Glimpses from the upcoming web series Made in Heaven treat the fans with wedding goals with the elaborate wedding set ups. Presenting multiple set ups with intricate details, the weddings from the show have generated immense curiosity amongst the audience. Shot at multiple locations in Delhi, Made In Heaven provides picture perfect wedding decors.?

Zoya Akhtar, Nitya Mehra, Alankrita Shrivastav, and Prashant Nair along with Reema Kagti collaborate to showcase the various facades of a wedding.

Glimpses from the upcoming web series Made in Heaven treat the fans with wedding goals with the elaborate wedding set ups.?

The wedding season came in early this year with the release of the trailer of Amazon Prime Video Original's upcoming web series 'Made in Heaven' which is produced by Excel Entertainment.?

The Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti creation traces the journey of two wedding planners and unveils the scandalous reality behind the big fat Indian weddings.?

Presenting multiple set ups with intricate details, the weddings from the show have generated immense curiosity amongst the audience. Shot at multiple locations in Delhi, Made in Heaven provides picture perfect wedding decors.?

Zoya Akhtar, Nitya Mehra, Alankrita Shrivastav, and Prashant Nair along with Reema Kagti collaborate to showcase the various facades of a wedding.

Starring Sobhita Dhulipala as the poised and graceful Tara Khanna and Arjun Mathur as the charming and gritty Karan Mehra,...

Set to release on March 8th, the new Amazon Prime Series Made In Heaven, created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti stars Arjun Mathur, Sobhita Dhulipala, Jim Sarbh, Kalki Koechlin, Shashank Arora and Shivani Raghuvanshi. Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, the immersive drama series is directed by Zoya Akhtar, Nitya Mehra, Alankrita Shrivastava and Prashant Nair

Made in Heaven chronicles the lives of Tara and Karan, two wedding planners in Delhi. India is a potent blend of old and new. Tradition jostles with modern aspirations against the backdrop of a Big Fat Indian Wedding revealing many secrets and many lies. The supposedly liberal fabric of the upper crust unravels as the duo navigate through arranged marriages, dowry transactions and virginity tests. These two headstrong individuals often mask their supreme vulnerability – sometimes even from each other, as their wedding planning agency “Made In Heaven” forces them to open up and reveal themselves.

In today’s TV news roundup, Fox released a new trailer for an upcoming episode of “Gotham” and Disney has announced the cast for its upcoming “High School Musical” series.

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Showtime released a new trailer and the official poster for the upcoming fourth season of “Billions,” premiering March 17 at 9 p.m. Et/Pt. In the video, former enemies Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) and Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti) give a sneak peak into their new alliance this season as they work to eradicate all of their rivals. “Billions” was created by Andrew Ross Sorkin alongside executive producers and showrunners Brian Koppelman and David Levien.

Fox released a new trailer for an upcoming episode of “Gotham,” premiering Feb. 21 at 8 p.m. Et. In the episode, detective Gordon (Ben McKenzie) tries to uncover a criminal organization working to end Gotham’s reunification with the mainland while Jeremiah (guest star Cameron Monaghan...

Created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, Made in Heaven, a Prime Original Series, is set to release on March 8th, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The series is directed by Zoya Akhtar, Nitya Mehra, Alankrita Shrivastava and Prashant Nair, executive produced by Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, and stars Arjun Mathur, Sobhita Dhulipala, Jim Sarbh, Kalki Koechlin, Shashank Arora and Shivani Raghuvanshi.

Made in Heaven is an immersive drama series reflecting the lives of upscale modern India, narrated through the eyes of two wedding planners, set against the backdrop of quintessential Indian weddings.

The show chronicles the lives of Tara and Karan, two wedding planners in Delhi. These two headstrong individuals often mask their supreme vulnerability – sometimes even from each other, as their wedding planning agency “Made In Heaven” forces them to open up and reveal themselves. The show portrays today’s India as a potent blend where tradition jostles with modern aspiration,...

London-based sales company takes on Kanu Behl’s Un Certain Regard selection.

WestEnd Films has boarded Kanu Behl‘s Titli ahead of its launch during Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section.

Tiltl is co-produced by Yash Raj Films and cult Indian producer/director Dibakar Banerjee‘s production house Dbp.

The cast features Ranveer Shorey, Amit Sial, Lalit Behl, Shivani Raghuvanshi and newcomer Shashank Arora.

The story is about a young man trying to escape the violent family business in Delhi’s underbelly.

Fabien Westerhoff, head of sales at WestEnd Films, said: “Titli is the kind of punch-in-the-gut movie that stays with you long after the credits have rolled.

“The tension builds up from the first scenes and will keep audiences on the edge of their seats worldwide. Following the success of The Lunchbox, there is an exciting new frontier of Indian filmmakers, and Kanu is an incredible new voice, ready to burst out onto the international scene”.

Behl...

London based sales company takes on Kanu Behl’s Un Certain Regard selection.

WestEnd Films has boarded Kanu Behl‘s Tilti ahead of its launch during Cannes’ Un Certain Regard section.

Tiltl is co-produced by Yash Raj Films and cult Indian producer/director Dibakar Banerjee‘s production house Dbp.

The cast features Ranveer Shorey, Amit Sial, Lalit Behl, Shivani Raghuvanshi and newcomer Shashank Arora.

The story is about a young man trying to escape the violent family business in Delhi’s underbelly.

Fabien Westerhoff, Head of Sales WestEnd Films, said: “Titli is the kind of punch-in-the-gut movie that stays with you long after the credits have rolled. The tension builds up from the first scenes and will keep audiences on the edge of their seats worldwide. Following the success of The Lunchbox, there is an exciting new frontier of Indian filmmakers, and Kanu is an incredible new voice, ready to burst out onto the international scene”.

Behl...