For veteran Bollywood filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra, his latest film “12th Fail” is the gift that keeps on giving.
Based on the 2019 book of the same name by Anurag Pathak, the film tells the true story of Manoj Kumar Sharma who conquered extreme familial poverty to pass one of the world’s toughest examination processes and become an Indian Police Service officer.
Distributed by Zee Studios, the modestly budgeted “12th Fail” released theatrically in October 2023 in a Bollywood market where only big-budget action spectacles were working and many smaller films were taking the easier route to bowing directly on a streamer. The lead cast of Vikrant Massey (Disney+ Series “Criminal Justice”) and Medha Shankr, while extremely competent, were not marquee names.
The film struck a chord with audiences and has grossed $8.5 million to date, more than three times its budget. “Each film has its own God, and it’s always...
Based on the 2019 book of the same name by Anurag Pathak, the film tells the true story of Manoj Kumar Sharma who conquered extreme familial poverty to pass one of the world’s toughest examination processes and become an Indian Police Service officer.
Distributed by Zee Studios, the modestly budgeted “12th Fail” released theatrically in October 2023 in a Bollywood market where only big-budget action spectacles were working and many smaller films were taking the easier route to bowing directly on a streamer. The lead cast of Vikrant Massey (Disney+ Series “Criminal Justice”) and Medha Shankr, while extremely competent, were not marquee names.
The film struck a chord with audiences and has grossed $8.5 million to date, more than three times its budget. “Each film has its own God, and it’s always...
- 4/5/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Sampooran Singh Kalra, more famous by his pen name ‘Gulzar’, is renowned as a man and master of letters, in Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi, with over seven decades of rich contributions to the literary arena as well as Bollywood. On Saturday, Gulzar and Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, Sanskrit scholar, spiritual leader and educator, were declared the recipients of the coveted 58th Jnanpith Award-2023.
For Gulzar (89), this is yet another feather in his artistic cap brimming with an Oscar Award, a Grammy Award, five National Awards, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the Sahitya Akademi Award (Urdu), Padma Bhushan, and 22 Filmfare Awards. He also served as the Vice-Chancellor of Assam Central University besides being decorated with many more honours and accolades.
Born in Dina, Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), Gulzar started coining and penning couplets and ‘shayris’ from an early age, earning his father’s ire over his passion.
Post-Partition, when his clan also suffered a split,...
For Gulzar (89), this is yet another feather in his artistic cap brimming with an Oscar Award, a Grammy Award, five National Awards, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the Sahitya Akademi Award (Urdu), Padma Bhushan, and 22 Filmfare Awards. He also served as the Vice-Chancellor of Assam Central University besides being decorated with many more honours and accolades.
Born in Dina, Jhelum district (now in Pakistan), Gulzar started coining and penning couplets and ‘shayris’ from an early age, earning his father’s ire over his passion.
Post-Partition, when his clan also suffered a split,...
- 2/17/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
National Award-winning actress Vidya Balan said on Monday that women are way ahead of time in today’s world. She was speaking during a session on ‘Women and the Glass Ceiling’ held on the sidelines of the ongoing 54th International Film Festival of India (Iffi) here.
Highlighting the significance of the portrayal of women in Indian cinema, Vidya said, “We all need to shed the stereotypes regarding women that are ingrained in our society. Women are way ahead of time in today’s world.”
“All the exceptional characters played by female actors in Indian films in the past and their desire to do more pushed us to reach a stage where we are telling women-oriented stories in movies now,” the actress said.
Expressing her willingness to play different characters, the actress shared that looking for new stories and characters that can relate with the audience is very important.
“Unconventional roles...
Highlighting the significance of the portrayal of women in Indian cinema, Vidya said, “We all need to shed the stereotypes regarding women that are ingrained in our society. Women are way ahead of time in today’s world.”
“All the exceptional characters played by female actors in Indian films in the past and their desire to do more pushed us to reach a stage where we are telling women-oriented stories in movies now,” the actress said.
Expressing her willingness to play different characters, the actress shared that looking for new stories and characters that can relate with the audience is very important.
“Unconventional roles...
- 11/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
National Award-winning actress Vidya Balan said on Monday that women are way ahead of time in today’s world. She was speaking during a session on ‘Women and the Glass Ceiling’ held on the sidelines of the ongoing 54th International Film Festival of India (Iffi) here.
Highlighting the significance of the portrayal of women in Indian cinema, Vidya said, “We all need to shed the stereotypes regarding women that are ingrained in our society. Women are way ahead of time in today’s world.”
“All the exceptional characters played by female actors in Indian films in the past and their desire to do more pushed us to reach a stage where we are telling women-oriented stories in movies now,” the actress said.
Expressing her willingness to play different characters, the actress shared that looking for new stories and characters that can relate with the audience is very important.
“Unconventional roles...
Highlighting the significance of the portrayal of women in Indian cinema, Vidya said, “We all need to shed the stereotypes regarding women that are ingrained in our society. Women are way ahead of time in today’s world.”
“All the exceptional characters played by female actors in Indian films in the past and their desire to do more pushed us to reach a stage where we are telling women-oriented stories in movies now,” the actress said.
Expressing her willingness to play different characters, the actress shared that looking for new stories and characters that can relate with the audience is very important.
“Unconventional roles...
- 11/27/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Filmmaker-producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film ’12 Fail’, is set to have a special film festival celebrating his excellence in cinema. Chopra, who started his journey in 1978 has completed 45 years in the film industry, and the film festival to mark the occasion promises to take cinephiles on a memorable journey through his remarkable filmography.
For younger viewers, this will be an opportunity to watch Chopra’s early films on the big screen for the first time.
The film festival is planned from October 13 to October 19. Film Heritage Foundation and PVR Inox have joined hands to bring the special film festival to the viewers.
The film festival will run in PVR-Inox cinemas across 28 cities, including Mumbai, Delhi Ncr, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Lucknow and Ahmedabad.
The gripping thriller ‘Khamosh’, which enjoys a cult following and is not available on any streaming platform, is likely to be a big draw.
For younger viewers, this will be an opportunity to watch Chopra’s early films on the big screen for the first time.
The film festival is planned from October 13 to October 19. Film Heritage Foundation and PVR Inox have joined hands to bring the special film festival to the viewers.
The film festival will run in PVR-Inox cinemas across 28 cities, including Mumbai, Delhi Ncr, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Lucknow and Ahmedabad.
The gripping thriller ‘Khamosh’, which enjoys a cult following and is not available on any streaming platform, is likely to be a big draw.
- 10/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
Filmmaker-producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film ’12 Fail’, is set to have a special film festival celebrating his excellence in cinema. Chopra, who started his journey in 1978 has completed 45 years in the film industry, and the film festival to mark the occasion promises to take cinephiles on a memorable journey through his remarkable filmography.
For younger viewers, this will be an opportunity to watch Chopra’s early films on the big screen for the first time.
The film festival is planned from October 13 to October 19. Film Heritage Foundation and PVR Inox have joined hands to bring the special film festival to the viewers.
The film festival will run in PVR-Inox cinemas across 28 cities, including Mumbai, Delhi Ncr, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Lucknow and Ahmedabad.
The gripping thriller ‘Khamosh’, which enjoys a cult following and is not available on any streaming platform, is likely to be a big draw.
For younger viewers, this will be an opportunity to watch Chopra’s early films on the big screen for the first time.
The film festival is planned from October 13 to October 19. Film Heritage Foundation and PVR Inox have joined hands to bring the special film festival to the viewers.
The film festival will run in PVR-Inox cinemas across 28 cities, including Mumbai, Delhi Ncr, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Pune, Lucknow and Ahmedabad.
The gripping thriller ‘Khamosh’, which enjoys a cult following and is not available on any streaming platform, is likely to be a big draw.
- 10/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bengali-language focused streamer Hoichoi has unveiled a 24-strong slate on the occasion of its sixth anniversary of operations.
The platform has seen a 40% surge in direct subscriptions and a 60% rise in individual watch time per subscriber compared to 2022, Hoichoi said. The streamer’s monthly active users have doubled, it said. Apart from India and Bangladesh, its footprint is across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, U.S. and U.K. and international subscriber revenues have increased by 40%. The average engagement time per active user is 59 minutes.
The streamer is introducing a new segment Best of Bengal and a new addition to its World Classics strand, which will feature literary adaptations from Bengal and the rest of the world, respectively.
Hoichoi recently established a partnership with Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Cinema for its Hindi-dubbed content. One of the key strategic initiatives for the year ahead will involve exploring opportunities to
make content...
The platform has seen a 40% surge in direct subscriptions and a 60% rise in individual watch time per subscriber compared to 2022, Hoichoi said. The streamer’s monthly active users have doubled, it said. Apart from India and Bangladesh, its footprint is across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, U.S. and U.K. and international subscriber revenues have increased by 40%. The average engagement time per active user is 59 minutes.
The streamer is introducing a new segment Best of Bengal and a new addition to its World Classics strand, which will feature literary adaptations from Bengal and the rest of the world, respectively.
Hoichoi recently established a partnership with Mukesh Ambani’s Jio Cinema for its Hindi-dubbed content. One of the key strategic initiatives for the year ahead will involve exploring opportunities to
make content...
- 9/29/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
New Delhi, Sep 3 (Ians) Veteran actress Moushumi Chatterjee fondly remembered the late Nutan, and shared an invaluable life lesson she gleaned from the iconic actress, saying the latter was the source of unparalleled inspiration.
Moushumi graced the stage of the dance reality show ‘India’s Best Dancer 3’ as the special guest.
The ‘Dance Ka Triple Dhamaal’ special episode promise a fusion of remarkable talents, as two contestants unite with a choreographer to stun one and all with captivating performances.
One of the standout moments of the episode unfolds during host Jay Bhanushali’s engaging session with Moushumi.
Speaking of her profound admiration for Nutan, Moushumi shared: “Nutan Ji, as a guru devi and a source of unparalleled inspiration, possessed an extraordinary aura. Beyond her impeccable make-up, she embodied the essence of a true artist.”
“From her era-defining roles alongside Kishor Kumar ji to her timeless performance in ‘Saraswati Chandra,’ she was a complete actress.
Moushumi graced the stage of the dance reality show ‘India’s Best Dancer 3’ as the special guest.
The ‘Dance Ka Triple Dhamaal’ special episode promise a fusion of remarkable talents, as two contestants unite with a choreographer to stun one and all with captivating performances.
One of the standout moments of the episode unfolds during host Jay Bhanushali’s engaging session with Moushumi.
Speaking of her profound admiration for Nutan, Moushumi shared: “Nutan Ji, as a guru devi and a source of unparalleled inspiration, possessed an extraordinary aura. Beyond her impeccable make-up, she embodied the essence of a true artist.”
“From her era-defining roles alongside Kishor Kumar ji to her timeless performance in ‘Saraswati Chandra,’ she was a complete actress.
- 9/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Vidya Balan, the pioneering actor known for redefining terms for women in the film industry says, “No matter how successful we women are, we are bad at receiving success… It’s as if we still do not want to threaten the men.” Balan was speaking at We The Women, the flagship festival curated by award-winning journalist Barkha Dutt. Known for her impact-making films like ‘Kahaani,’ ‘Shakuntala Devi,’ ‘Tumhari Sulu,’ ‘Sherni,’ and ‘Jalsa,’ Balan, began by presenting the annual H.E.R Award, to Army officers Lt Col Anila Khatri and Major Abhilasha Barak. Later Vidya Balan was also honoured as a Woman of Impact with the same award.
Vidya Balan spoke of how growing up in a home with every possible freedom and where the emphasis was on education; it was only after becoming an actor that she started feeling the impact of stereotypes and sexism. “There was always a...
Vidya Balan spoke of how growing up in a home with every possible freedom and where the emphasis was on education; it was only after becoming an actor that she started feeling the impact of stereotypes and sexism. “There was always a...
- 3/6/2023
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Kolkata, Feb 22 (Ians) Subhashree Ganguly, the Bengali Superstar, known for playing glamorous roles on screen, is essaying the character of a 70-year-old for ‘Indubala Bhaater Hotel’.
Subhashree is known for hit films like ‘Challenge’, ‘Khokababu’, ‘Romeo’, ‘Khoka 420’, ‘Paran Jai Jaliya Re’ and ‘Parineeta’ and is all set to make her Ott debut with her upcoming web series ‘Indubala Bhaater’ Hotel on hoichoi.
Directed by Debaloy Bhattacharya, the series is adapted from the popular novel of the same name written by Kallol Lahiri tells the story of a young girl from East Pakistan with a simple life, strewn with small pockets of joy. Her life changes after she moves to Calcutta following her marriage and tries to build a life there.
Keeping her hometown alive through her food, Indubala opens up a small hotel within her house and feeds office goers, students and the masses, delicacies of her hometown. Each dish...
Subhashree is known for hit films like ‘Challenge’, ‘Khokababu’, ‘Romeo’, ‘Khoka 420’, ‘Paran Jai Jaliya Re’ and ‘Parineeta’ and is all set to make her Ott debut with her upcoming web series ‘Indubala Bhaater’ Hotel on hoichoi.
Directed by Debaloy Bhattacharya, the series is adapted from the popular novel of the same name written by Kallol Lahiri tells the story of a young girl from East Pakistan with a simple life, strewn with small pockets of joy. Her life changes after she moves to Calcutta following her marriage and tries to build a life there.
Keeping her hometown alive through her food, Indubala opens up a small hotel within her house and feeds office goers, students and the masses, delicacies of her hometown. Each dish...
- 2/22/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
By Vinayak Chakravorty
He was the alt superstar of Bangla cinema in its glory years, the affable Bhadralok icon who crafted a towering stature ironically banking on down-to-earth, believable characters that represented middle-class Bengal. The brand of stardom was in stark contrast to the other shining luminary of contemporary cinema in the state -- Uttam Kumar -- whose position as Mahanayak in the Bengali psyche was primarily cemented in idol worship and mass hysteria.
Soumitra Chattopadhyay -- Chatterjee to anglicised India -- answers to the term ‘phenomenon' as absolutely as few actors do, for the sheer ease with which he defied the cliches of image. His stardom was sensational, and yet born out of realism. He was the mascot of the peerless Satyajit Ray's oeuvre, having worked with the maestro in 14 films, and yet he scored with the same assuredness in works of contemporary commercial powerhouses as Ajoy Kar and Tarun Mazumdar.
He was the alt superstar of Bangla cinema in its glory years, the affable Bhadralok icon who crafted a towering stature ironically banking on down-to-earth, believable characters that represented middle-class Bengal. The brand of stardom was in stark contrast to the other shining luminary of contemporary cinema in the state -- Uttam Kumar -- whose position as Mahanayak in the Bengali psyche was primarily cemented in idol worship and mass hysteria.
Soumitra Chattopadhyay -- Chatterjee to anglicised India -- answers to the term ‘phenomenon' as absolutely as few actors do, for the sheer ease with which he defied the cliches of image. His stardom was sensational, and yet born out of realism. He was the mascot of the peerless Satyajit Ray's oeuvre, having worked with the maestro in 14 films, and yet he scored with the same assuredness in works of contemporary commercial powerhouses as Ajoy Kar and Tarun Mazumdar.
- 11/15/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
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