As India announced Kiran Rao's feminist dramedy Laapataa Ladies as its Oscar entry last month, it raised the question how Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light, which won the Grand Prix prize at Cannes 2024, fell short of the nomination. Given its global acclaim and Cannes performance, Kapadia's film stood a strong chance of getting shortlisted in the best foreign film category at Oscars 2025. But the filmmaker, who is now set to release the film in India, prefers rooting for Rao's work than mulling over the snub. When asked if it hurt that All We Imagine Was Light wasn't selected as India's entry, Kapadia smilingly said, "Laapataa Ladies is a great film. I was just happy. It's a wonderful film. All of us saw it and loved it. I loved Kiran Rao's previous film as well. I am just happy that it's selected and it's the film that's going to be there." She also answered whether she would attempt at taking the film to Oscars independently. "It's going to release in America on November 15. The distribution will decide that once it releases, what's the response. We will see," Kapadia said here at an event to unveil the film's India release date. All We Imagine As Light, starring Kanu Shruti, Chhaya Kadam, and Hridhu Haroon, is set to arrive in Indian cinemas on November 22. It is being distributed by Telugu star-producer Rana Daggubati, who was also present at the event. Kapadia said she was thrilled that the film was coming to home months after the Cannes win. "The win was all surreal. The film has taken many years to get made so we were happy with the selection alone. But what all of it has led to and what I am most excited about is that the film will release in India and people will buy tickets to watch my film. That makes me really happy," she said. The filmmaker showered heavy praise at Daggubati and his team for their understanding of the kind of distribution a film like All We Imagine As Light needed. "They had a very planned distribution approach, which understood what the film could do in different regions and in the Kerala film industry. The understanding of it that it's not a film that can just be released nationwide without a thought to kind of film it is. They were very sensitive to that. I respected that outlook to distribution." Kapadia's directorial marks India's first-ever Grand Prix prize at the Cannes Film Festival. While it serves as a beacon of hope for filmmakers across the country, the film also draws attention to the support that Indian independent filmmaking urgently needs. Kapadia said that indie storytellers are always struggling and it would be nice if different film industries came together to back filmmakers and unique stories. "As indie filmmakers, the challenge is at every step. Even if you get funding from India completely, the next step is distribution, where does it get shown? So indie filmmakers are struggling at every step of the way. The co-productions are the ones that go to the festival so they are printed in the news. But there are many films that are made locally and they get released in their regions but don't get a nationwide release. And then they come on OTT, like Mahesh Narayanan's Declaration which is a beautiful film. It arrived on Netflix but it should have had a theatrical release. Until a few years ago, we used to get grants. There was also distribution. Whether they were shown on Doordarshan, we could watch films like that. We need to have an access to funding or industries could meet each other because to make independent films, it doesn't cost that much. If there's a way we can communicate with each other and no matter how small or big a film is, it can get financed, wouldn't that be nice? The more films there are, the more diversity there is. It makes for a thriving film industry." 'All We Imagine As Light' follows three women in Mumbai, including Prabha, a nurse whose life doesn't remain the same after she receives a mysterious gift from her estranged husband.
17 October,2024 07:22 PM IST | Mumbai | Priyanka SharmaRenowned filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar, a National Award-winner and a Padma Shri awardee celebrated for his hard-hitting critically acclaimed, and commercially successful films that portray the stark realities of society, is set to dive into the world of Bollywood once again. The filmmaker has previously made films focused on the industry including Heroine and Fashion. This time however, the focus is not on star but on their wives. Known for his socially relevant films such as 'Chandni Bar', 'Page 3', 'Fashion', 'Traffic Signal', 'Jain', 'Heroine' and 'India Lockdown' among others, Bhandarkar’s latest project ‘Wives of Bollywood’ promises to shed light on the unseen facets of the glamorous lives that the wives of Bollywood star-wives lead, peppered with scandal, gossip, power struggles and eye-popping luxury. Madhur Bhandarkar on his new film With a career spanning over two decades and a reputation for making films that critique societal injustices, Bhandarkar's next film is expected to offer a bold commentary on the social life of the entertainment industry. “There is a lot of speculation around the lives of Bollywood star wives, the aim is to bring these untold stories inspired by real incidents, on big screen,” said filmmaker Madhur Bhandarkar. “We are thrilled to collaborate with Madhur sir once again after the success of India Lockdown. He has a reputation for creating authentic films, and this topic promises to be explosive, given the intrigue surrounding the lives of celebrity wives at home and in social settings,” added producer Pranav Jain. Produced by Bhandarkar Entertainment and P J Motion Pictures, the film is expected to go on floors early next year. Striking similarity with Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives If you are an active consumer of content, you might have found the titled very familiar. The OTT platform Netflix has been home for the show 'Fabulous Lives of Bollywood Wives for two seasons now with the third season gearing up for release. The show documents the life of Bhavana Pandey (wife of actor Chunky Panday), Neelam Kothari (wife of Sameer Soni), Maheep Kapoor, (wife of Sanjay Kapoor), and Seema Sajdeh (ex-wife of Sohail Khan). The third season will see the Bollywood wives come upfront with three socialites from Delhi including Ranbir Kapoor's sister Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, who settled in the capital city after her marriage years ago.
17 October,2024 07:01 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentActor Suniel Shetty, on Wednesday, dropped a picture with son Ahan Shetty in which the father and son are twinning in black vests. The 'Dhadkan' actor shared a photo collage on Instagram featuring Suniel and Ahan. The collage shows Suniel's old picture from his younger days and Ahan's photo clicked in recent times. They can be seen flaunting their muscular biceps in black vests and sporting high-waist jeans and a belt. Both of them have completed their looks with a pair of black sunglasses. Along with the post, Suniel wrote, "Because every picture tells a story...." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Suniel Shetty (@suniel.shetty) Sameera Reddy and Sonu Sood reacted to the post by dropping fire and heart emojis respectively in the comment section. Netizens also bombarded the comment section with sweet and nice comments. A user wrote, "Like father like son". Another fan commented, "Anna 2.0." Suniel and Mana Shetty, who married on December 25, 1991, welcomed their first child, Athiya, in 1992 and their second child, Ahan, in 1996. Recently, Suniel's son Ahan Shetty joined the cast of 'Border 2'. Sunny Deol took to social media and welcomed Ahan on board. He also shared a teaser, generating excitement among fans and the film industry alike."Welcoming Fauji @ahan.shetty to the Battalion of #Border2," he captioned the post. Directed by JP Dutta, 'Border' became iconic for its portrayal of the India-Pakistan war and featured a stellar ensemble cast, including Suniel Shetty, who played the unforgettable role of Border Security Force Officer Bhairon Singh. And now two decades later, Ahan Shetty is stepping into his father's shoes, carrying forward this legacy in a film that is deeply embedded in the collective memory of Indian cinema lovers. The announcement video encapsulates the passing of the baton from father to son. It showcases the montage of Suniel Shetty's images from Border, with Ahan Shetty's heartfelt voiceover. Meanwhile, on the work front, Suniel will also seen in various projects like 'Welcome 3', 'The Legend of Somnath', 'Welcome to the Jungle', a show 'Nanda Devi' with Lionsgate and 'Hunter 3'. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
17 October,2024 05:50 PM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor-filmmaker and BJP MP Kangana Ranaut announced that the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) has officially issued a certificate to her film ‘Emergency’. For those unversed, the political drama had to be postponed multiple times in the past couple of months owing to its portrayal of the Sikh community. Censor Board issues certificate to Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ Kangana Ranaut took to X, formerly Twitter, and wrote, “We are glad to announce we have received the censor certificate for our movie Emergency, we will be announcing the release date soon. Thank you for your patience and support.” We are glad to announce we have received the censor certificate for our movie Emergency, we will be announcing the release date soon. Thank you for your patience and support 🇮🇳 — Kangana Ranaut (@KanganaTeam) October 17, 2024 The film was scheduled to hit theatres across the country on September 6 but couldn't keep its date as it didn't get a clearance certificate from the censor board, which is important for the public exhibition of films in India. ‘Emergency’ cleared with with 1-minute cut ‘Emergency’ was embroiled in a battle with CBFC over the non-issuance of the certificate for its release. It was caught up in controversy after Sikh organisations, including the Shiromani Akali Dal, accused it of misrepresenting the community and getting facts wrong. Ranaut had accused the film body of stalling certification to delay the release. Last month, the CBFC told the Bombay High Court on Monday that Ranaut had agreed to the cuts suggested by the board in the movie. The film’s certificate has surfaced on social media that from its previous run-time of 147 minutes it has been reduced to 146 minutes, which indicates that the cuts implemented account for just a minute in total. Emergency has been cleared by the Censor Board today, earlier runtime was 147 mins and updated one shows only a minute of footage being cut byu/MaalUHave inBollyBlindsNGossip About Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Emergency’ The movie, in which Kangana Ranaut portrays former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, was initially slated for release on September 6. The film, a biographical political thriller, delves into the life of Indira Gandhi, who imposed a 21-month emergency period from 1975 to 1977. Produced by Zee Studios and Manikarnika Films, the film is set against the backdrop of one of India's most tumultuous political periods and promises to be a portrayal of historical events. 'Emergency', a project helmed entirely by Kangana Ranaut, boasts a stellar cast including Anupam Kher, Mahima Chaudhary, Milind Soman, Shreyas Talpade, Vishak Nair, and the late Satish Kaushik in pivotal roles.
17 October,2024 05:13 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentBollywood’s power couple Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan celebrated their 12th wedding anniversary on October 16. The duo left the city’s chaos and opted for family time at the Pataudi Palace in Haryana. The couple and their kids Taimur and Jeh were spotted at the airport leaving for the anniversary celebrations. Saif Ali Khan kisses Kareena Kapoor in unseen photo An unseen picture from Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s anniversary celebration has surfaced on social media. It shows the Pataudi Nawab planting a kiss on his queen’s cheek, with a vintage jeep in the backdrop. Bebo looked every bit stunning in a pristine white co-ord set, while Saif was seen wearing a blue t-shirt and pants. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Saif Ali Khan (@saifalikhanpataudiworld) Kareena tied the knot with Saif Ali Khan in 2016. The two have worked together in LOC Kargil (2003) and Omkara (2006), but it was on the sets of the 2008 film Tashan that they fell in love with each other. And on October 16, 2012, they solemnized their relationship. In 2016, the two became parents to son Taimur and in February 2021, they welcomed Jeh. Saif was married to Amrita Singh before Kareena and they have two children together, Sara Ali Khan and Ibrahim Ali Khan. Saif Ali Khan and Kareena Kapoor’s work front On the work front, Saif Ali Khan was last seen in Devara: Part 1, which hit theatres on September 27. The film, which stars Saif alongside Jr NTR and Janhvi Kapoor, was released in multiple languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Kannada, and Hindi. The film reunites Jr NTR with director Koratala Siva, known for his work on 'Janatha Garage'. The film's ensemble cast also includes Prakash Raj, Srikanth Meka, Tom Shine Chacko, and Narain. Kareena Kapoor is set to star in 'Singham Again', an action-packed film directed by Rohit Shetty, which is slated for release on Diwali. Ajay Devgn is shown reprising his role as Bajirao Singham. He represents the modern Ram. The film intertwines themes of 'Good versus Evil'. In the film, Kareena Kapoor plays Ajay's wife, Ranveer Singh, and Akshay Kumar reprise their roles as Simmba and Sooryavanshi. A new addition to the Cop Universe is Deepika Padukone, who is introduced as 'Lady Singham'. Tiger Shroff also makes his entry into the team as ACP Satya Pattnaik. The film has Arjun Kapoor as the main antagonist.
17 October,2024 04:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentSalman Khan has often received death threats from gangster Lawrence Bishnoi who is currently lodged in the Sabarmati jail in Ahmedabad. He and his gang recently also claimed responsibility for the murder of NC leader Baba Siddique who was close to the Bollywood superstar. Amid this, Khan's ex-girlfriend Somy Ali has posted a message addressed to Bishnoi on her Instagram feed. Ali took to her Instagram handle on Thursday and wrote, "This is a direct message to Lawrence Bishnoi". He further wrote, "Namaste, Lawrence bhai, suna bhi hai aur dekha bhi ke aap jail se bhi Zoom calls kar rahe ho, toh mujhe aapse kuch baatain karne hain. Kripya karke mujhe bataye ke yeh kaise ho sakta hai? Hamari puri duniya mai sabse pasand ki jagah Rajasthan hai. Hum aapke mandir aana chahate hain Pooja ke liye par pehle aapse Zoom call ho jaye Aur kuch baatain teh ho jaye Pooja ke baad. Phir yakeen maniyye ke yeh aapke fayade ki he baatain hain. Apna mobile number de dejiye bada ehsaan ho ga aap ka. Shukriya". View this post on Instagram A post shared by Somy Ali (@realsomyali) The Salman Khan connection with Baba Siddiuque murder For those unaware, gangster Lawrence Bishnoi has claimed responsibiltiy for the murder of Baba Siddique which was executed by three men on Saturday, October 12. A viral post claims that the gangster pulled out the act as the politician was helping Salman Khan. The superstar and the late politician have been family friends for decade. His murder came as a shock for Khan who seen in tears at the latter's residence on Sunday. Bishnoi and Khan's beef goes back to early 2000s when the superstar was held in a black buck shooting case in Rajasthan. While he spent a week in jail for the crime, the Bishnoi community who consider black bucks sacred have been targetting the actor ever since with death threats. Baba Siddique's murder comes months after an earlier security scare involving the actor. On April 14, two bike-borne men opened fire outside Salman Khan's Bandra residence. The assailants, Vicky Gupta and Sagar Pal, were later arrested in Gujarat. Bishnoi had later claimed responsibility for the incident. Ever since, Khan has been moving around with heavy security.
17 October,2024 03:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentRakul Preet Singh has won hearts both down south and in Bollywood with her good looks and talent. With her distinct charm, she has consistently made her presence felt, and this is all due to her unwavering dedication to her work. However, it seems she has pushed herself a bit too far, as she has suffered a muscle injury and is now on bed rest. It was reported that on the morning of October 5, the actress did an 80 kg deadlift without wearing a belt, which resulted in a spasm on her back. The injury had resulted in an excruciating situation wherein her L4, L5, and S1 nerves got jammed. Sources said that Rakul has been on bed rest for the last few days and the situation has been quite scary. Rakul Preet gives health update Rakul Preet Singh took to her social media to share a video updating her fans on her health. Here's what she said in the video: "Hi my lovely people, well here's a little health update. I did something very stupid. I didn't listen to my body. I had a spasm, kept pushing it, turned into a major injury and I have been in bed for the last six days and I think it will take another week or so for me to fully recover. I really hope I recover faster than that because it's not easy for me to give in and rest but it's a lesson learnt that please listen to your body when it gives you signals. Don't try to push. I thought that my mind was stronger than my body and it doesn't always work like that. Thank you so much for all your wishes for people who messaged me and I will bounce back stronger. Lots of love." Despite back injury, she continued to shoot for De De Pyaar De 2 This is proof of how Rakul Preet Singh always puts her work first and is very dedicated to it. She is an actress who believes in giving 100% and working with full commitment. Despite a back injury, she continued to shoot for De De Pyaar De 2, which further aggravated the injury. On the work front, Rakul will be seen in De De Pyaar De 2.
17 October,2024 03:35 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentWhile the investigation into the Baba Siddique case is ongoing, the shadow of threats looms large on Salman Khan. The superstar, however, has made it clear that his Sikandar shoot cannot be delayed. mid-day has learnt that the upcoming schedule of A R Murugadoss’s film will be shot next week. A key member from the actioner’s production team told us that while the last two schedules took place at SRPF Grounds in Mumbai, the makers have now chosen some new locations for the upcoming leg. The knowledge of these venues will be restricted to only a few people to avoid security breach. The source reveals, “Earlier, the plan was to shoot in Hyderabad, but the team has decided to finish the Mumbai leg first. New locations are being zeroed in on for this stint. A week of robust shooting has been planned, where leading lady Rashmika Mandanna will can her portions with the superstar before she flies down south to finish her work on Pushpa 2: The Rule.” We hear Khan’s security, which had been beefed up to a 10 to 15-member team since April following a round of firing outside his Bandra residence, will now be doubled. The source elaborates, “The number of security personnel will be increased, while that of people on set might be reduced. Intensive security measures—like thorough checking of people stepping on the set, and securing the venue—will be put into place. Salman doesn’t want the production to be halted.” Siddique and Khan enjoyed a decades-long friendship, with the politician encouraging the actor to bury the hatchet with Shah Rukh Khan at his 2013 Iftar party. Even as the probe is underway, the Mumbai Crime Branch is considering the politician’s association with the superstar as the primary motive for his murder that took place on October 12. It is being viewed as a warning from Lawrence Bishnoi’s gang to anyone close to the superstar.
17 October,2024 09:25 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar BasuRadhika Apte is expecting her first child. She attended the screening of her film Sister Midnight at the BFI London Film Festival on Wednesday, October 16, and surprised fans by showing off her baby bump. Radhika Apte is pregnant! Actor shows off baby bump Although Radhika Apte shared photos from the event on social media, she didn’t directly address her pregnancy. She captioned the post, “SISTER MIDNIGHT UK Premier #lff2024.” The pictures featured her posing alone and with the cast and crew on the red carpet. Radhika wore a black off-shoulder midi dress with her hair styled in a bun. She received a wave of congratulations and well-wishes. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Radhika (@radhikaofficial) One fan wrote, "Omg!!! She’s pregnant, how exciting! ❤️" Another user penned, "Ah! Congrats on the premiere and your pregnancy! You are magnificent on the red carpet!" "Congratulations superstar!! you look fabulous and such beautiful news," wrote another About Radhika Apte and her husband Benedict Radhika Apte met her husband Benedict Taylor in London in 2011 while she was on a year-long break to study contemporary dance. In October 2012, her friend and director Sarang Sathaye revealed that the couple had been living together for some time. They had a legal wedding a month before their official ceremony, which was planned for March 2013. About Radhika Apte's work front Radhika Apte, born on September 7, 1985, is an Indian actress known for her work in Hindi, Bengali, English, Tamil, Telugu, and Marathi films. She has earned several awards and was the first Indian actress to receive an International Emmy Award nomination. While she’s known for her roles in independent films, she has also starred in mainstream hits like the Tamil action movie Kabali (2016), the Hindi biopic Pad Man (2018), and the black comedy Andhadhun (2018), all of which were box office successes. Meanwhile, on the work front, Radhika was recently seen in Zoya Akhtar’s web series ‘Made In Heaven Season 2’. The show touched upon themes like casteism, physical abuse, colour discrimination, same-sex marriages and whatnot. But the show’s fifth episode 'The Heart Skipped a Beat', which stars Radhika Apte, was appreciated by people for showing a Dalit wedding. Radhika will be next seen in director Sriram Raghavan’s upcoming film ‘Merry Christmas’ which stars Katrina Kaif and Vijay Sethupathi in the lead roles. The film hit the theatres on December 15, 2023.
17 October,2024 08:53 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondentThe trailer of Kajol and Kriti Sanon starrer 'Do Patti' has been the talk of the town ever since released on Monday. Praises have been pouring in, and now Alia Bhatt has joined the list to give shoutout to the star cast. Alia took to her Instagram story on Wednesday re-shared the trailer and penned a message. She wrote, "Congratulations on your first production! @kritisanon can't wait to watch it. #DoPatti @kajol @shaheernsheikh @beatnikbobs." On Monday, the team of 'Do Patti' unveiled the film's trailer at an event in Mumbai. The trailer shows Kajol in cop avatar and Kriti Sanon in a double role. The trailer shows Kajol in cop avatar and Kriti Sanon in double role. The video begins with Kajol interrogating Shaheer in jail and asking him about a deadly accident. We are then taken back to Shaheer's (Dhruv) love story with Kriti Sanon (Saumya). However, things take a mysterious turn when Kriti's twin sister Shailee comes into the story and tries to woo Dhruv. The film revolves around the enmity of the twins, with Kajol solving the crime. Expressing her excitement about the project, Kriti, who will be seen in a dual role, in a press note shared, "Do Patti is incredibly special to me, not just because it's my first film as a producer, but also because it allowed me to explore my own duality on-screen. This film has been like my baby; Kanika and I have nurtured it from the start, especially in our capacity as producers and it's truly fulfilling to see this journey through with Netflix. Do Patti also has a poignant message woven in which is the reason why I chose to produce this film as my first, and I can't wait for audiences to experience it." Directed by Shashanka Chaturvedi, the film, which also stars Shaheer Sheikh, will be released on Netflix on October 25. 'Do Patti' is produced by Kanika Dhillon and Kriti. Meanwhile, on the work front, Alia's film 'Jigra' hit the theatres today. Directed by Vasan Bala, the film also features Vedang Raina of 'The Archies' fame. Jigra' revolves around a devoted sister who embarks on a harrowing journey to rescue her brother. A recreated version of the classic song 'Phoolon Ka Taaro Ka' is also included in the teaser, showcasing Vedang Raina's vocal talent. Director Vasan Bala previously helmed films like 'Monica O My Darling', a crime thriller film 'Peddlers' and 'Mard Ko Dard Nahi Hota'. Produced under the banner of Dharma Productions and presented by Viacom18 Studios and Eternal Sunshine Productions, 'Jigra' is co-written by Debashish Irengbam and Vasan Bala. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever
17 October,2024 08:34 AM IST | Mumbai | ANIActor Vicky Kaushal is celebrating three years of his film 'Sardar Udham'. The 'Bad Newz' actor took to Instagram and dropped a glimpse of his role in the film. He wrote, "Forever grateful. #3yearsofSardarUdham." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) It also won the Best Hindi Film Feature Award at the 69th National Film Awards. Helmed by Soojit Sircar, the film was released in 2021 on Prime Video and starred Vicky Kaushal in the lead role. 'Sardar Udham' is a biopic of freedom fighter Sardar Udham Singh, who killed Michael O'Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab in British India in 1940, to avenge the 1919 Jallianwala Bagh massacre. The film had an amazing run at the IIFA Awards and Filmfare Awards previously. Vicky received the Best Actor award for Sardar Udham at IIFA 2022. The film also bagged awards in Cinematography, Editing and Special Effects (Visuals) categories. Produced by Ronnie Lahiri and Sheel Kumar, 'Sardar Udham' also starred Shaun Scott, Stephen Hogan, Banita Sandhu, Kirsty Everton and Amol Parashar. Meanwhile, on the work front, Vicky will be seen in his upcoming film 'Chhaava.' The historical drama, directed by Laxman Utekar and produced by Dinesh Vijan's Maddock Films, stars Kaushal as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. The film's teaser has been released and left his fans on the edge of their seat by watching Vicky's fierce appearance as Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj, the son of Indian warrior-king Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. 'Chhaava' is slated for release on December 6, 2024. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever.
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