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Atul Sabharwal‘s third feature film, Berlin, is an espionage thriller set during the times when India, under the leadership of Prime Minister P.V. Narasimha Rao, was striving to establish a strong geopolitical relation with Russia. The Cold War had just been over, and it was time for new economic growth for the nation. With that changed scenario, the modus operandi of the intelligence departments also changed. The film is forthrightly cerebral and minimalist, and offers a stark and sharp presentation of mystery and tension. The tale largely unfolds in claustrophobic locations where civilians are at pains to constantly wonder. This proves to heighten the mood of the spy game, as it throws the viewer into the deceptive rituals of bureaucratic politics, where intelligence agencies walk a delicate tightrope between managing failures, honeytraps, and denial.

It is 1993, and winter has Delhi City in a cold grip. Pushkin is an...

There is no dearth of films in the spy genre coming out of the Hindi film industry. Many stories are over the top, while only some of them manage to be subtle and focus on the nuances and the nitty-gritties of how intelligence agencies and bureaus work. As mentioned in our review of Ic 814: The Kandahar Hijack, not many films have explored the subject of the constant tiff between the R&aw and Intelligence Bureau. Berlin, directed by Atul Sabharwal, is all about an interrogation that involves a mute man and sign language expert brought together to solve a puzzle. Berlin will be on Zee5 Global from September 13, 2024, and stars Aparshakti Khurana, Ishwak Singh, and Rahul Bose in the titular roles.

The movie is set in 1993 when Pushkin Varma, a sign language expert teaching at school for speaking and hearing disabilities, is hired by the bureau to carry out...

Zee 5’s new spy thriller, Berlin, by Atul Sabharwal, revolves around Pushkin, an ordinary teacher who must interrogate Ashok Kumar, who is suspected of being an Isi spy involved in a plot to assassinate the Russian president. What’s Ashok’s real motive, and who else is in on this conspiracy? Let’s dive into the cast and characters to find it out.

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Pushkin Verma

We all know how talented Aparshakti Khurana is after his brilliant performances in Stree and Jubilee, and his performance as Pushkin Verma in Berlin really shows promise. Pushkin, like you and me, is just an ordinary man—a government teacher at a deaf and mute institution who had no idea he’d get caught up in something so dark and dangerous when he was asked to work with the Intelligence Bureau to interrogate Ashok, the so-called deaf and mute “spy.” At first,...

Berlin, directed by Atul Sabharwal, is probably one of the best spy thrillers that I have seen in a long time. The screenplay is beautifully written, and it is a treat to watch the mystery unravel slowly. The performances, especially by Rahul Bose, Ishwak Singh, and Aparshakti Khurana, elevate the experience of watching Berlin even more. We are made privy to complex characters that keep you hooked throughout the run-time of the film. We were introduced to a teacher who believed in principles like justice, equality, and honesty; a disabled individual who never got an opportunity that he rightfully deserved but wanted to prove his potential; and a practical man, a high-ranking officer in the intelligence agency, who was a part of the corrupt system and knew very well how the real world functioned. So, let’s find out what happened in Berlin and how the paths of these individuals crossed each other’s.

Actor Ishwak Singh, who is known for his work ‘Rocket Boys’, ‘Paatal Lok’, and ‘Aligarh’, has shared that his upcoming film ‘Berlin’ pays homage to the Delhi of the early 1990s.

‘Berlin’, directed by Atul Sabharwal, follows the story of a deaf-mute man who becomes embroiled in espionage accusations. As the authorities intensify their pursuit, a proficient sign language interpreter emerges, entrusted with untangling the truth on behalf of a government operative.

The film, which delves into the themes of deception, betrayal, and redemption, received huge acclaim at the Habitat International Film Festival in Delhi.

Talking about the film, Ishwak said, “Berlin is a deeply rooted and authentic film. Aside from the plot and the character arcs, the film’s strength lies in its strong cultural, political, and social references beautifully ingrained in the narrative. It’s an ode to Delhi of the ’90s, the time when I grew up in the city,...

Actor Ishwak Singh, who is known for ‘Rocket Singh’, ‘Paatal Lok’ and ‘Made In Heaven’, has shared that the theatre culture of Mumbai and Delhi differ a lot in terms of their larger craft and pitching of the stories.

The actor recently did a play in Delhi titled ‘Ek Mamooli Aadmi’, and garnered a lot of positive responses. On the occasion of World Theatre Day, the actor spoke with Ians and shared that Delhi theatre is fuelled by raw passion while the Mumbai theatre circuit has a certain finesse which comes from the involvement of actors like Naseeruddin Shah.

Ishwak told Ians: “There is a finesse in Bombay theatre which comes from the active involvement of legends like Naseer sahab (Naseeruddin Shah) which is quite unique. Delhi theatre is fuelled by raw passion and driven by theatre gurus who are working against the tide to keep the art robust. Groups...

Vote For The Best Scene (Web Series) Of 2023 For Koimoi Audience Poll 2023 ( Photo Credit – IMDb )

The year 2023 gave us some of the best nerve-wracking dramas. Be it the periodical highs in Jubilee or the societal stigmas in Made In Heaven 2. There were more that offered us great perspectives along with great stories and entertainment, and we decided to honor the best in the Koimoi Audience Poll 2023.

Continuing with our tradition of acknowledging all the best work in Indian Cinema done in the year 2023, we are here with the nominations for the best scenes of 2023 from some of the web series.

These scenes have been nominated on the parameter of how great an impact they left in your hearts. And the nominations will surely brush up the memories if they have faded in your memories.

Trending Koimoi Audience Poll 2023: From Vikramaditya Motwane’s Jubilee To Yash Raj Films’ The Railway...

Mumbai, Jan 30 (Ians) Filmmaker Nikkhil Advani on Tuesday announced the filming of a new web series titled ‘Freedom at Midnight’, which will delve into a pivotal chapter of the country’s vibrant history.

Taking to the social media, Nikkhil, who is the director of ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’, shared a collage of a clapboard with ‘Fam’ written on it, and a glimpse of the script.

It was captioned as: “A work of scholarship, of investigation, research and of significance- The New York Times… Freedom At Midnight by Dominique Lapierre and Larry Collins Sacrifice of many. Ambition of one. Shoot Begins.”

Sony Liv is all set for ‘Freedom at Midnight’ in collaboration with StudioNext and Emmay Entertainment.

The series will soon stream on Sony Liv.

Meanwhile, on the work front, Nikkhil was the producer of the horror thriller web series ‘Adhura’, starring Rasika Dugal, Ishwak Singh and Rahul Dev.

He also...

The prestigious London Indian Film Festival is ready to once again showcase outstanding films in its Autumn programme. This extraordinary festival, running from 25th October to 4th November, will feature incredible films with many Indian and South Asian premieres, as well as classic movies and even a first web series preview. Plus, so much more!

The festival is expanding and bringing even more excellence with screenings and special events in 5 different locations, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds, and Bradford.

Berlin

It starts in London with the European premiere of the fast-paced whodunnit espionage drama Berlin. From writer and director Atul Sabharwal, this compelling spy thriller stars Aparshakti Khurana (Jubilee) as a young sign language teacher lured into the dark world of espionage. Undercover security forces coerce him to interrogate a young deaf man, powerfully played by Ishwak Singh (Rocket Boys), accused of spying. Veteran actor Kabir Bedi also features in a commanding cameo.

Indian actor Jim Sarbh has been recognized with an International Emmy best actor nomination for hit SonyLIV series “Rocket Boys.”

In the series, created by Nikkhil Advani, directed by Abhay Pannu and produced by Roy Kapur Films and Emmay Entertainment, Sarbh plays Dr. Homi Jahangir Bhabha, credited as the father of the Indian nuclear program. Alongside him is Ishwak Singh playing Vikram Sarabhai who pioneered India’s space research program.

Since debuting in 2014 with “Shuruaat Ka Interval,” Sarbh has racked up an impressive array of credits including the acclaimed “Neerja” (2016), Toronto title “A Death in the Gunj” (2017), hits “Padmaavat” and “Sanju,” Rotterdam film “Jonaki,” Toronto selection “The Wedding Guest” (all 2018), Sundance film “Photograph” (2019) and 2023 hit “Mrs Chatterjee vs Norway.” He also has a recurring lead role in the immensely popular Prime Video series “Made in Heaven.”

Next up for Sarbh are: an interview show with Zoya Hussain; a new film with Pannu,...

Actor Gaurav Pandey, who stars in the slice of life story ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ shared that there are many characteristics of his role that he wants to retain in real life. The film is set against the backdrop of two best friends who want to define their own success as they deal with what every aunty in their society is talking about.

‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

Actor Gaurav Pandey, who stars in the slice of life story ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ shared that there are many characteristics of his role that he wants to retain in real life. The film is set against the backdrop of two best friends who want to define their own success as they deal with what every aunty in their society is talking about.

‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

The partnership between filmmaker Abhishek Sinha and Nitesh Tiwari is more than just professional, and it’s a bond akin to family. Their shared journey reflects the profound impact of mentorship and friendship, akin to an elder brother guiding the way.

The two have recently collaborated on the project ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’. The film is a relatable slice of life story set against the backdrop of two best friends who want to define their own success as they deal with what every aunty in their society is talking about.

It is written and produced by Nitesh, and directed by Abhishek Sinha.

Speaking on the same emotion, Abhishek said: “Nitesh Tiwari is my mentor and a dear friend. Our bond is akin to that of an elder brother, and I have had the privilege of closely witnessing his remarkable journey from the world of advertising to the realm of filmmaking.

The partnership between filmmaker Abhishek Sinha and Nitesh Tiwari is more than just professional, and it’s a bond akin to family. Their shared journey reflects the profound impact of mentorship and friendship, akin to an elder brother guiding the way.

The two have recently collaborated on the project ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’. The film is a relatable slice of life story set against the backdrop of two best friends who want to define their own success as they deal with what every aunty in their society is talking about.

It is written and produced by Nitesh, and directed by Abhishek Sinha.

Speaking on the same emotion, Abhishek said: “Nitesh Tiwari is my mentor and a dear friend. Our bond is akin to that of an elder brother, and I have had the privilege of closely witnessing his remarkable journey from the world of advertising to the realm of filmmaking.

Nitesh Tiwari, whose latest streaming film ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ has been getting a lot of positive response, has shared the reason behind setting the film in Mumbai. Known for films such as ‘Dangal’, ‘Chillar Party’ and most recently, ‘Bawaal’, Tiwary has written the screenplay for the film directed by Abhishek Sinha.

Talking to Ians, Nitesh explained, “There is a certain aspect in the story which required the film to be set up in a metro city. As writers, both Nikhil (Nikhil Mehrotra) and I like to write on places close to our hearts.”

He said he they had the option of basing the story in Delhi, but he decided against it. He said: “The film could have been easily set in either Delhi or Mumbai, but the problem with installing the film in Delhi is that Delhi has become a lot more exposed today. A lot of stuff or...

Nitesh Tiwari, whose latest streaming film ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ has been getting a lot of positive response, has shared the reason behind setting the film in Mumbai. Known for films such as ‘Dangal’, ‘Chillar Party’ and most recently, ‘Bawaal’, Tiwary has written the screenplay for the film directed by Abhishek Sinha.

Talking to Ians, Nitesh explained, “There is a certain aspect in the story which required the film to be set up in a metro city. As writers, both Nikhil (Nikhil Mehrotra) and I like to write on places close to our hearts.”

He said he they had the option of basing the story in Delhi, but he decided against it. He said: “The film could have been easily set in either Delhi or Mumbai, but the problem with installing the film in Delhi is that Delhi has become a lot more exposed today. A lot of stuff or...

Tumse Na Ho Pyega (streaming on Disney+Hotstar)

Starring Ishwak Singh, Mahima Makwana, Gaurav Pandey, Gurpreet Saini , Karan Jotwani

Directed by Abhishek Sinha

It is sad and annoying to see so many talented people coming up with a film so dull and unfunny it gives a bad reputation to past bromances like Dil Chahta Hai and Sholay.

Forget Jai and Veeru, the three friends in Tumse Na Ho Payega (a suitable title indeed) don’t even look like long-standing friends. They seem more three unlikely people thrown together on the same table at a boring party by fluke. They are played by actors who want us to know that they know how to act. Every word they utter is punctuated and eye-rolling.

The main protagonist Gaurav (Ishwak Singh) speaks directly to us the audience, like Wamiqa Gabbi in Vishal Bhardwaj’s Charlie Chopra who keeps looking into the camera and talking,...

Every good movie is infused with a unique spirit that is very hard to miss. If it’s there, one senses it. It’s in the rhythm and pacing of every shot in every scene. It cannot be confused with sentimentality flooding the screen. Tumse Na Ho Payega is another lifeless film from writers Nikhil Mehrotra and Nitesh Tiwari. The duo had worked as writers in the latter’s directorial venture Bawaal, which was so stilted in its metaphors that it became preposterous. This one, directed by Abhishek Sinha, is perhaps less jarring, but it’s a bit of a straight story. It would be more accurate to say that the complex story, which is inspired by Varul Agarwal’s book How I Braved Anu Aunty and Co-Founded A Million Dollar Company, is made into a dull one by the writers. Varun Agarwal is an entrepreneur whose story has inspired...

Making noise ever since its announcement, the highly anticipated comedy-drama ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is now premiering on Disney + Hotstar. Helmed by Abhishek Sinha and written by Nitesh Tiwari, Nikhil Mehrotra and Varun Agarwal, the film is Produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, Ronnie Screwvala, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitesh Tiwari. Based on the novel ‘How I Braved Anu Aunty and Co-Founded a Million Dollar Company, ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these rules laid by society.

Sharing an inside story of how the film came to life, film’s Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur wrote a heartwarming note that was shared on Roy Kapur Films’ social media handle. It read as “I bumped into Varun Agarwal – literally! – as I was leaving the stage after a talk at Iim-Lucknow, and he was walking...

Exclusive: The London Indian Film Festival is expanding.

With its 2023 edition, running October 25 to November 4, the festival will, for the first time, run simultaneously across five cities: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Bradford and Leeds.

The festival will open with the European Premiere of Berlin. From writer-director Atul Sabharwal, this spy thriller stars Aparshakti Khurana (Jubilee) as a young sign language teacher lured into the dark world of espionage, as he is coerced by undercover security forces to interrogate a young deaf man, played by Ishwak Singh, (Rocket Boys) who has been accused of spying. Veteran actor Kabir Bedi also stars.

With support from the BFI Audience Projects Fund, the festival is also moving into the world of online gaming and Xr. In collaboration with Tulsea and Format, Manchester’s gaming and nightlife festival, the fest will showcase new computer games developed by South Asian creatives. The games will be presented on October 26 in Manchester.

Director Abhishek Sinha has opened up on his film ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ and shared how he weaved the idea of the narrative, saying their aim was to make the viewers chuckle. ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these “rules” laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

The pressure of being the perfect one often weighs too heavy on a person and you just want to break free. And that’s where Gaurav’s (Ishwak) story begins – getting...

Director Abhishek Sinha has opened up on his film ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ and shared how he weaved the idea of the narrative, saying their aim was to make the viewers chuckle. ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these “rules” laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

The pressure of being the perfect one often weighs too heavy on a person and you just want to break free. And that’s where Gaurav’s (Ishwak) story begins – getting...

It’s the last week of September, and the Ott world is brimming with excitement and anticipation, with a mixed bag of titles. As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to cozy up, and explore heartwarming dramas, and thrilling mysteries. From Tabu and Ali Fazal starrer thrilling drama ‘Khufiya’to Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha’s romantic tale ‘Kushi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Choona’:

Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.

When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...

It’s the last week of September, and the Ott world is brimming with excitement and anticipation, with a mixed bag of titles. As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to cozy up, and explore heartwarming dramas, and thrilling mysteries. From Tabu and Ali Fazal starrer thrilling drama ‘Khufiya’to Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha’s romantic tale ‘Kushi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Choona’:

Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.

When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...

Actor Ishwak Singh, who is gearing up for the release of his film ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, has called his part in the film a dream role. The upcoming film is a relatable slice of life story set against the backdrop of two best friends who want to define their own success as they deal with what every aunty in their society is talking about.

Talking about the same, Ishwak Singh, who plays the character of Gaurav in ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, said, “I can only thank Nitesh Tiwari and Abhishek Sinha, the makers of the film, for having faith in me. Filmmakers are some of the most brilliant people on Earth. Through my previous performances, they saw the possibility that I could pull this off. I was very interested in being part of this project even before acting was on my horizon.”

He further mentioned: “Back in school and college,...

Actor Ishwak Singh, who is gearing up for the release of his film ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, has called his part in the film a dream role. The upcoming film is a relatable slice of life story set against the backdrop of two best friends who want to define their own success as they deal with what every aunty in their society is talking about.

Talking about the same, Ishwak Singh, who plays the character of Gaurav in ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, said, “I can only thank Nitesh Tiwari and Abhishek Sinha, the makers of the film, for having faith in me. Filmmakers are some of the most brilliant people on Earth. Through my previous performances, they saw the possibility that I could pull this off. I was very interested in being part of this project even before acting was on my horizon.”

He further mentioned: “Back in school and college,...

Writer and producer of ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, Nitesh Tiwary shared how his personal experiences and encounters, gave unique perspective to the film. ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude is a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

Personal experiences are the hidden treasure trove for any writer and producer. Nitesh said: “Both my co-writer and I have spent many years in advertising, where we had the opportunity to observe both the formal and informal aspects of corporate life,...

Writer and producer of ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, Nitesh Tiwary shared how his personal experiences and encounters, gave unique perspective to the film. ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude is a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

Personal experiences are the hidden treasure trove for any writer and producer. Nitesh said: “Both my co-writer and I have spent many years in advertising, where we had the opportunity to observe both the formal and informal aspects of corporate life,...

Actor Gaurav Pandey, who is all geared up for the release of inspiring comedy ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, opened up about his character, and called the experience of shooting this film “pure magic”.

‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

The pressure of being the perfect one often weighs too heavy on a person and you just want to break free. And that’s where Gaurav’s (Ishwak Singh) story begins...

Actor Gaurav Pandey, who is all geared up for the release of inspiring comedy ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, opened up about his character, and called the experience of shooting this film “pure magic”.

‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s “log kya kahenge” attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

The pressure of being the perfect one often weighs too heavy on a person and you just want to break free. And that’s where Gaurav’s (Ishwak Singh) story begins...

Iffla Will Open With Khufiya Directed By Vishal Bhardwaj And Close With All India Rank By Varun Grover

US Premieres of Documentaries The World is Family by Legendary Filmmaker Anand Patwardhan, and The Golden Thread by Nishtha Jain

Exclusive Masterclass with World Renowned Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj

Today the 2023 Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (Iffla) announced the lineup of official selections for the 21st annual edition of the internationally acclaimed film festival. Iffla will showcase 24 films from 13 countries and in 14 languages, including the world theatrical premiere of Vishal Bhardwaj's Khufiya, the world premiere of Atul Sabharwal's Berlin, and the North American premieres of Varun Grover's dramedy All Indian Rank, Dominic Sangma's Garo language film Rapture,and the Malayalam film Aattam (The Play) by Anand Ekarshi. Plus, the LA premiere of Joram by Devashish Makhija.

Passes and Gala tickets are now available at www.indianfilmfestival.org. Tickets to...

Actor Ishwak Singh’s character in inspiring comedy ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, serves as a poignant reminder of the significance of an actor’s personal connection to their role, a connection that transcends individual experiences. ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s ‘log kya kahenge’ attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

The pressure of being the perfect one often weighs too heavy on a person and you just want to break free. And that’s where Gaurav’s (Ishwak Singh...

Actor Ishwak Singh’s character in inspiring comedy ‘Tum Se Na Ho Payega’, serves as a poignant reminder of the significance of an actor’s personal connection to their role, a connection that transcends individual experiences. ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s ‘log kya kahenge’ attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak and Gaurav Pandey. It seamlessly weaves humour into various facets of life, from corporate satire to situational comedy, making it universally relatable.

The pressure of being the perfect one often weighs too heavy on a person and you just want to break free. And that’s where Gaurav’s (Ishwak Singh...

Known for his works like ‘Dangal’, ‘Chhichhore’, and ‘Bareilly Ki Barfi’ among many others, filmmaker Nitesh Tiwari is now all geared up and excited for the release of his next project ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’, which is a fresh and light-hearted take on modern-day struggles of the youth these days.

‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun take on the dilemma faced by today’s youth, in standing up to the ‘rules’ laid by the society we live in, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s ‘log kya kahenge’ attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak Singh and Gaurav Pandey.

Talking about the film, producer and writer Nitesh said: “‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ was written with the intention to bring the story of every youngster in a middle-class household to screen.”

“Whether it is the grind of a...

Actor Ishwak Singh, who is all set for the release of inspiring comedy ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’, opened up about his character, calling it a fun film with dollops of humour. ‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ is a fun light-hearted take on the modern-day challenges faced by today’s youth, and their dilemma in standing up to these ‘rules’ laid by the society, to instead follow their own path and dreams.

Standing up to society’s ‘log kya kahenge’ attitude are a group of young friends in the movie led by Ishwak and Gaurav Pandey. The 2 minute 29 seconds trailer, which was unveiled on Wednesday, shows the character of Ishwak (Gaurav) as a corporate employee, who is bored of his job. It further shows the bond between three friends, and Ishwak’s love interest.

The trailer further shows Gaurav quitting his job, and deciding to start his own business with his friend,...

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...

Actress Katrina Kaif has heaped praise on the second season of the web-series ‘Made In Heaven’ and said that she completed the entire show in one go. Katrina on Saturday took to Instagram, where she shared her points on the series created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti.

She shared a poster of the show along with a ‘must-watch’ sticker and wrote: “What a show, can’t remember a time when I just had to finish the entire season in one go, all the characters just keep you hooked…”

Katrina added: “Amazing so well done… no stone left unturned in putting up a spectacular show… binge-worthy. And the Entire cast just brilliantly performed.”

‘Made In Heaven’ chronicles the lives of Sobhita Dhulipala’s Tara and Arjun Mathur’s Karan, two wedding planners in Delhi running an agency named Made in Heaven. In the new season, wedding planners Tara and Karan are back with grander weddings.

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.

Amidst the echoes of freedom and the heartbeat of a nation, Independence Day emerges as a time of reflection and celebration. And what better way to honor the spirit of this day than by delving into a collection of web series that stir the soul and ignite the flames of patriotism.

These are not just stories; they are emotional journeys that take us back to the sacrifices, the struggles, and the unyielding love for our homeland.

As the sky adorns itself with the colors of freedom, grab a tissue box, because we are about to embark on a rollercoaster of emotions with these gripping web series that resonate with the essence of India’s Independence Day.

The Family Man Season 1 and 2

‘The Family Man’, a spy thriller series revolves around Srikant Tiwari (Manoj Bajpayee), who works for the National Investigation Agency. He must juggle his secret role as an intelligence officer,...

Made In Heaven , Season 2(Prime Video, 7 Episodes)

Four years after Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti whipped up a foamy but powerful series on two wedding planners, one on the verge of a divorce, the other happily gay. The entire cast of emotionally compromised characters is back, this time doing nothing that we haven’t already seen them doing.

First, the comfort of the familiar. Adil Khanna is still cheating on his wife, Jaspreet ‘Jazz’ Kaur is still stealing fucks from a ground level worker. Tara Khanna is still grey. And yes, Arjun Mathur is still gay.

So how to spice up the status quo?

The new characters are interesting only if you examine their underbelly to see how stylishly they break the rules. Trinetra Haldar, a real-life trans-gender joins the cast as Meher, who we are led to believe, was a part of the Made-in-Heavan (wouldn’t Made-in-Havan be more germane to the theme?...

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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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,...

Filmmaker Reema Kagti, who has created the show ‘Made In Heaven’ with Zoya Akhtar, has finally shared the reason as to why the second season took four years to be made. Reema was present at the trailer launch of the second season of the show.

She said: “The reason we took a lot of time to come up with season 2 is because we were pushing the envelope with regards to the show’s writing. Crafting a compelling narrative and characters does take time.

“The more detailed the writing is, the more engaging the content turns out to be on the screen.”

Covid-19 played a spoilsport to in the making of the second season.

“Another thing that adds to the delay was the Covid-19 pandemic that still continues to grip some parts of the world.”

Reema further said: “Covid pandemic did disrupt the production and post-production. But, we made our way...

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.

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...

Actress Rasika Dugal, who is receiving a lot of positive response to her streaming show ‘Adhura’, feels that bullying, which is a prevalent issue in different societal settings, is difficult to identify and as a result it’s difficult to overcome for those who have experienced it.

‘Adhura’ captures the varying degrees of bullying to its traumatic and lasting impact. The horrors of bullying showcased in the series have led to a dialogue in the society around the subject of bullying. It starts from a school reunion which goes wrong only to unravel the deeper layers of the narrative.

Rasika Dugal, who portrays a school counsellor and helps the 10-year-old troubled Vedant Malik, found the themes extremely appealing.

She said, “I feel situations of bullying are hard to identify and hence very difficult to overcome. Very often people being bullied tend to internalise the problem. So it becomes even more important to talk about it.