French actress and director Sandrine Bonnaire is to direct music biopic Slow Joe.
Slow Joe tells the true story of the late Indian musician Joseph Manuel Da Rocha - “Slow Joe” - chronicling his journey from Goa to international acclaim in France, overcoming a troubled past through music.
Bonnaire joins the project with previously announced Indian actor Jackie Shroff, whose credits include Devdas and Rangeela, who will play Slow Joe, and Narcos director of photography Mauricio Vidal.
The English, French and Konkani language feature film will shoot in India and France in early 2025.
It is produced through Singapore-based film production and distribution company,...
Slow Joe tells the true story of the late Indian musician Joseph Manuel Da Rocha - “Slow Joe” - chronicling his journey from Goa to international acclaim in France, overcoming a troubled past through music.
Bonnaire joins the project with previously announced Indian actor Jackie Shroff, whose credits include Devdas and Rangeela, who will play Slow Joe, and Narcos director of photography Mauricio Vidal.
The English, French and Konkani language feature film will shoot in India and France in early 2025.
It is produced through Singapore-based film production and distribution company,...
- 5/15/2024
- ScreenDaily
Sanam Teri Kasam: A nerd girl and a bad boy fall in love, but the girl gets abandoned by her family and fiancé, diagnosed with a fatal tumor.
Hamari Adhuri Kahani: A woman escapes an abusive marriage and falls in love, but her ex-husband returns.
Highway: A kidnapped girl finds home in the kidnapper.
Aashiqui 2: A man’s alcoholism destroys his relationship.
Ishaqzaade: A couple is hunted down by their families because of their religious differences.
Devdas: A family dispute makes a woman get married to a widower and starts her husband’s dissent into alcoholism.
Tere Naam: This is one of Salman Khan’s best performances but has an extremely tragic end.
Lootera: A woman loses her father to her lover’s betrayal and is heartbroken.
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela: Two young people fall in love. However, despite eloping, they get caught and are forced to...
Hamari Adhuri Kahani: A woman escapes an abusive marriage and falls in love, but her ex-husband returns.
Highway: A kidnapped girl finds home in the kidnapper.
Aashiqui 2: A man’s alcoholism destroys his relationship.
Ishaqzaade: A couple is hunted down by their families because of their religious differences.
Devdas: A family dispute makes a woman get married to a widower and starts her husband’s dissent into alcoholism.
Tere Naam: This is one of Salman Khan’s best performances but has an extremely tragic end.
Lootera: A woman loses her father to her lover’s betrayal and is heartbroken.
Goliyon Ki Raasleela Ram-Leela: Two young people fall in love. However, despite eloping, they get caught and are forced to...
- 5/14/2024
- by Desk Editorial
- GlamSham
Heeramandi: Sanjay Leela Bhansali & Indresh Malik ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-awaited period drama series ‘Heeramandi’ was released on Netflix on May 1. The series received mixed response from critics and audience alike. It features a fantastic star cast: Manisha Koirala, Fardeen Khan, Shekhar Suman, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Taha Shah Badussha, Adhyayan Suman and Sharmin Segal. Apart from the leads, one actor who impressed the netizens with his performance is Indresh Malik.
In Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi, Indresh Malik plays Ustaad. Ustaad is like an informer, who plays from both sides (Manisha Koirala‘s Mallikajaan and Sonakshi Sinha’s Fareedan). On social media, netizens are in awe of Indresh’s performance. One person posted on ‘X’, “One more character who stands out in #Heeramandi is Indresh Malik as Ustaad Jii, he was outstanding.”
Another person posted, “#Heeramandi Ustaad Ji #IndreshMalik #Heeramandi.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s much-awaited period drama series ‘Heeramandi’ was released on Netflix on May 1. The series received mixed response from critics and audience alike. It features a fantastic star cast: Manisha Koirala, Fardeen Khan, Shekhar Suman, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Sonakshi Sinha, Richa Chadha, Taha Shah Badussha, Adhyayan Suman and Sharmin Segal. Apart from the leads, one actor who impressed the netizens with his performance is Indresh Malik.
In Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Heeramandi, Indresh Malik plays Ustaad. Ustaad is like an informer, who plays from both sides (Manisha Koirala‘s Mallikajaan and Sonakshi Sinha’s Fareedan). On social media, netizens are in awe of Indresh’s performance. One person posted on ‘X’, “One more character who stands out in #Heeramandi is Indresh Malik as Ustaad Jii, he was outstanding.”
Another person posted, “#Heeramandi Ustaad Ji #IndreshMalik #Heeramandi.
- 5/5/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
As with any time I try to explain a massive figure in Indian film to the uninitiated, the temptation rises quickly to compare director Sanjay Leela Bhansali to someone in Hollywood.
And, as with any time I actually make these comparisons, everything falls short. Bhansali depicts spectacle evocative of the work of Baz Luhrmann, but even that is a pale imitation (no disrespect to either). There is no one literally anywhere in the world creating cinema with the scale and grandeur that Bhansali has cultivated as his signature, a style so distinct that his own peers pay homage to it while he’s still alive and working.
But at the top of IndieWire’s conversation about Bhansali’s career, he’s quick to shake the larger-than-life visual splendor of his creations, emphasizing — as writer, director and producer, among his many hats — that the stories themselves evoke that scope.
“It’s...
And, as with any time I actually make these comparisons, everything falls short. Bhansali depicts spectacle evocative of the work of Baz Luhrmann, but even that is a pale imitation (no disrespect to either). There is no one literally anywhere in the world creating cinema with the scale and grandeur that Bhansali has cultivated as his signature, a style so distinct that his own peers pay homage to it while he’s still alive and working.
But at the top of IndieWire’s conversation about Bhansali’s career, he’s quick to shake the larger-than-life visual splendor of his creations, emphasizing — as writer, director and producer, among his many hats — that the stories themselves evoke that scope.
“It’s...
- 5/2/2024
- by Proma Khosla
- Indiewire
10 Iconic Dance Numbers in the Millennium ( Photo Credit – YouTube )
Hindi Film Music has witnessed paradigm changes in the Millennium. Songs are now promo tools and barely situational, and lip-sync numbers predominantly dance songs. On International Dance Day (April 29), I choose the 10 truly magnificent dance numbers that will always live on. And yes, I have not included Naacho Naacho from Rrr as it was technically not a Hindi movie!
Budtameez Dil / Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Ranbir Kapoor outdid himself in this song, reviving memories of his father, Rishi Kapoor’s mastery of dance! The musical was enriched immeasurably by this by Benny Dayal-Shefali Alvares song, composed by Pritam with delightfully crazy lyrics (Paan mein pudina dekha) by Amitabh Bhattacharya. And if you thought the dance had a hint of Michael Jackson, please remember that legend was its choreographer Remo D’Souza’s idol.
Chikni Chameli / Agneepath
The Maharashtrian folk lavani form alights...
Hindi Film Music has witnessed paradigm changes in the Millennium. Songs are now promo tools and barely situational, and lip-sync numbers predominantly dance songs. On International Dance Day (April 29), I choose the 10 truly magnificent dance numbers that will always live on. And yes, I have not included Naacho Naacho from Rrr as it was technically not a Hindi movie!
Budtameez Dil / Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani
Ranbir Kapoor outdid himself in this song, reviving memories of his father, Rishi Kapoor’s mastery of dance! The musical was enriched immeasurably by this by Benny Dayal-Shefali Alvares song, composed by Pritam with delightfully crazy lyrics (Paan mein pudina dekha) by Amitabh Bhattacharya. And if you thought the dance had a hint of Michael Jackson, please remember that legend was its choreographer Remo D’Souza’s idol.
Chikni Chameli / Agneepath
The Maharashtrian folk lavani form alights...
- 4/29/2024
- by Rajiv Vijayakar
- KoiMoi
Sanjay Leela Bhansali on Madhuri Dixit ( Photo Credit – Facebook; Instagram )
Sanjay Leela Bhansali has always been vocal about his admiration for his leading ladies. The National Award winner has worked with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Manisha Koirala, Madhuri Dixit, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, and Alia Bhatt, among others. The director ensures that every actress he works with looks mesmerising on screen. Slb always brings out the best in every talent he works with, especially the actresses.
Slb worked with Madhuri Dixit in his 2002 film, Devdas. The tragic romantic drama also stars Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Bhansali has always expressed his admiration for Madhuri in several interviews. In 2011, the director revealed how he’s obsessed with Madhuri. He shared that he wanted Madhuri Dixit to be his heroine in Khamoshi—The Musical and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
In an interview with Pti, Bhansali stated, “In my every film, right from Khamoshi,...
Sanjay Leela Bhansali has always been vocal about his admiration for his leading ladies. The National Award winner has worked with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, Manisha Koirala, Madhuri Dixit, Deepika Padukone, Rani Mukerji, and Alia Bhatt, among others. The director ensures that every actress he works with looks mesmerising on screen. Slb always brings out the best in every talent he works with, especially the actresses.
Slb worked with Madhuri Dixit in his 2002 film, Devdas. The tragic romantic drama also stars Shah Rukh Khan and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. Bhansali has always expressed his admiration for Madhuri in several interviews. In 2011, the director revealed how he’s obsessed with Madhuri. He shared that he wanted Madhuri Dixit to be his heroine in Khamoshi—The Musical and Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam.
In an interview with Pti, Bhansali stated, “In my every film, right from Khamoshi,...
- 4/25/2024
- by Pooja Darade
- KoiMoi
Shekhar Suman Defends Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s Anger Issues! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for his larger-than-life universes. Whether Devdas, Gangubai Kathiawadi, or Bajirao Mastani, his films have mesmerized us with their grandeur and exceptional storytelling. He’s all set to treat us to his periodic series, Heeramandi. Shekhar Suman, a part of the cast, is defending Slb’s anger issues.
Fans and cine-goers are aware Bhansali is a perfectionist. He takes his craft very seriously and expects perfect execution from his actors. Rumors have previously suggested that Inshallah got shelved because Salman Khan wanted to cast his own set of actors, and the ace director was not okay with that. None of the sides budged, eventually shelving the Alia Bhatt co-starrer.
Shekhar Suman defends Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s short temper!
Asked about Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s temperament issues, Shekhar Suman told Siddharth Kannan, “So what? How does it matter?...
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is known for his larger-than-life universes. Whether Devdas, Gangubai Kathiawadi, or Bajirao Mastani, his films have mesmerized us with their grandeur and exceptional storytelling. He’s all set to treat us to his periodic series, Heeramandi. Shekhar Suman, a part of the cast, is defending Slb’s anger issues.
Fans and cine-goers are aware Bhansali is a perfectionist. He takes his craft very seriously and expects perfect execution from his actors. Rumors have previously suggested that Inshallah got shelved because Salman Khan wanted to cast his own set of actors, and the ace director was not okay with that. None of the sides budged, eventually shelving the Alia Bhatt co-starrer.
Shekhar Suman defends Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s short temper!
Asked about Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s temperament issues, Shekhar Suman told Siddharth Kannan, “So what? How does it matter?...
- 4/24/2024
- by Jishika Madaan
- KoiMoi
Patriot Games
The Hong Kong government has licensed the broadcast rights to the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. It intends to relicense the rights to four TV broadcasters in the city – Tvb, ViuTV, Hoy TV and government-owned Rthk. While in most territories, broadcasters negotiate directly with the International Olympic Committee or its agents, the Hong Kong government previously intervened in bidding for rights to the Tokyo Olympics, held in 2021. It also organized large public screenings in shopping malls.
“By procuring the broadcasting rights for these two games in Hong Kong, members of the public will be able to enjoy the Paris Og and PG [Paralympic Games] on television free of charge, and to cheer for Mainland and Hong Kong athletes,” said Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Kevin Yeung.
While the cost of the rights was not disclosed, Yeung said that the fee was lower than the rights for Tokyo. If correct,...
The Hong Kong government has licensed the broadcast rights to the Summer Olympic Games in Paris. It intends to relicense the rights to four TV broadcasters in the city – Tvb, ViuTV, Hoy TV and government-owned Rthk. While in most territories, broadcasters negotiate directly with the International Olympic Committee or its agents, the Hong Kong government previously intervened in bidding for rights to the Tokyo Olympics, held in 2021. It also organized large public screenings in shopping malls.
“By procuring the broadcasting rights for these two games in Hong Kong, members of the public will be able to enjoy the Paris Og and PG [Paralympic Games] on television free of charge, and to cheer for Mainland and Hong Kong athletes,” said Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Kevin Yeung.
While the cost of the rights was not disclosed, Yeung said that the fee was lower than the rights for Tokyo. If correct,...
- 4/10/2024
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
Pakistani actress Sarah Khan, who plays the character of Gulbano in the show ‘Abdullahpur Ka Devdas’ has shared insights into working on a unique script, saying the series is a spin to the idea of love stories in the most heart-breaking but relatable way.
The Urdu drama of 2024 is set to release on Indian TV this month. Directed by Anjum Shahzad and written by Shahid Dogar, this 13-episode show promises a captivating blend of love, friendship, and poetic drama.
Set in a small town, ‘Abdullahpur Ka Devdas’ is the coming-of-age story of Fakhar, played by Bilal Abbas, and Kashif, played by Raza Talish– two best friends unknowingly in love with the same woman, Gulbano, essayed by Sarah.
However, Gulbano’s fantasies have been captured by an anonymous poet named Devdas. As the plot progresses, Kashif reveals himself to be Devdas, becoming the object of Gulbano’s desire. Unbeknown to her,...
The Urdu drama of 2024 is set to release on Indian TV this month. Directed by Anjum Shahzad and written by Shahid Dogar, this 13-episode show promises a captivating blend of love, friendship, and poetic drama.
Set in a small town, ‘Abdullahpur Ka Devdas’ is the coming-of-age story of Fakhar, played by Bilal Abbas, and Kashif, played by Raza Talish– two best friends unknowingly in love with the same woman, Gulbano, essayed by Sarah.
However, Gulbano’s fantasies have been captured by an anonymous poet named Devdas. As the plot progresses, Kashif reveals himself to be Devdas, becoming the object of Gulbano’s desire. Unbeknown to her,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Sanjay Leela Bhansali Had A Tough Casting Choice For Black ( Photo Credit – IMDb )
Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s fates have crossed together like a mystery. They have always come too close to do a film together, and things have always fallen apart. Right from Bhansali approaching Bebo for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam to Devdas and then Black. She was also approached for Ram Leela, but we’ll take a long pause at Black since a lot happened during the casting.
Bhansali has always been in awe of Kareena and repeatedly tried casting her till they came on common grounds for Black, and everything was sorted as per both of their temperaments. But what could have been a career-defining role for Kareena vanished in a jiffy from her periphery!
Reports suggest that when Amitabh Bachchan was offered the film, and he came to know that Kareena Kapoor...
Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Kareena Kapoor Khan’s fates have crossed together like a mystery. They have always come too close to do a film together, and things have always fallen apart. Right from Bhansali approaching Bebo for Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam to Devdas and then Black. She was also approached for Ram Leela, but we’ll take a long pause at Black since a lot happened during the casting.
Bhansali has always been in awe of Kareena and repeatedly tried casting her till they came on common grounds for Black, and everything was sorted as per both of their temperaments. But what could have been a career-defining role for Kareena vanished in a jiffy from her periphery!
Reports suggest that when Amitabh Bachchan was offered the film, and he came to know that Kareena Kapoor...
- 2/5/2024
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan & Salman Khan’s Cumulative Box Office Collection: A Hypothetical 526.67 Crore Loss ( Photo Credit – Instagram; IMDb )
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Salman Khan, together, were a fairy tale with the saddest ending. When they first came on screen together, they were the oh-so-perfect pair. People smiled at them and cried with them. Moreover, when they turned their chemistry real, everyone was spellbound, including Sanjay Leela Bhansali, since he did it way before Karan Johar started doing it and announcing it – making people fall in love.
As Salman and Aish fell in love on the sets of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Bhansali did not waste time and immediately planned two more films with them. There was also a third one, which Salman Khan was keen on doing. However, plans are made to be ruined mostly. So did this plan as well!
Sanjay Leela Bhansali planned two films that were...
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Salman Khan, together, were a fairy tale with the saddest ending. When they first came on screen together, they were the oh-so-perfect pair. People smiled at them and cried with them. Moreover, when they turned their chemistry real, everyone was spellbound, including Sanjay Leela Bhansali, since he did it way before Karan Johar started doing it and announcing it – making people fall in love.
As Salman and Aish fell in love on the sets of Hum Dil De Chuke Sanam, Bhansali did not waste time and immediately planned two more films with them. There was also a third one, which Salman Khan was keen on doing. However, plans are made to be ruined mostly. So did this plan as well!
Sanjay Leela Bhansali planned two films that were...
- 12/16/2023
- by Trisha Gaur
- KoiMoi
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