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Sohum Shah, who is widely known for his impeccable performance in Tumbbad is all set to surprise everyone with a new look. He has used the lockdown period to good use and has undergone a physical transformation to replicate the character of Lalu Prasad Yadav. He is currently in Bhopal going through intense training sessions to fit into the role of Lalu.
Transforming into someone, who is different from one’s true self is a challenging task. To get into the shoes of the character, Sohum Shah is undergoing not only physical transformation but also mental transformation.
A source close to the actor shared, “For an upcoming project, Sohum Shah is going to play the role of a famous politician – Lalu Prasad Yadav. People will see numerous layers of him in the series. For this stint, Sohum has been following a strict routine. This time the makers have asked him to gain weight and Sohum is leaving no stone unturned to achieve the desired physique.”
Post the success of characters like Vinayak Rao (Tumbbad), Navin (Ship of Theseus), and Vedanta Mishra (Talvar) Sohum Shah will once again impress everyone with a completely unique avatar of a politician in a web-series for one of the leading OTT platforms! The political drama is slated to release in 2021. The actor is definitely going to surprise everyone with the final reveal of his look.
Director G. Ashok’s who is widely known for his work in South Cinema Industry is currently hailing the success of his Bollywood debut Durgamati.
His recently launched film, Durgamati has been winning hearts across the globe. The director expressed his thoughts on the success of the film while sharing his future plans in Bollywood.
On his successful directorial debut in Bollywood, Durgamati – The Myth director G. Ashok shares, “I am thrilled with the spectacular response from the audience for Durgamati – The Myth from across the world. After being in South Cinema for more than a decade now, debuting in Bollywood with Durgamati – The Myth was a game-changing experience for me. Since I was stepping into a whole new world of cinema, I didn’t want to leave any stone unturned to deliver a movie that is loved by movie lovers across India as well as internationally.”![]()
He further added, “What stood out about this conspiracy thriller is its intriguing plot and unexpected suspense. I am glad that people have appreciated Bhumi’s performance in the role, but a lot of credit also goes to Arshad, Mahie, Karan, Jisshu, and the entire cast as well who have played a crucial role in making Durgamati – The Myth a success. Today I am truly overwhelmed to witness the kind of love that the film has been receiving worldwide.”
Talking about the movie’s world premiere on Amazon Prime Video, G. Ashok says, “Through Amazon Prime Video the movie has reached cinema lovers across 200 countries and territories, and as a filmmaker, the feeling can’t get any better than this. This is a new era in Indian entertainment; customers viewing habits and preferences are constantly evolving. I am elated to be a part of this renaissance and to bring to the audience the latest entertainment and present it across geographies. More than anything.”
“With this promising start, I am excited and looking forward to my journey in Bollywood and working with supremely talented stars and filmmakers. I am glad to have started my Bollywood journey with a film presented by Akshay Kumar while also getting an opportunity to work with an enormously talented cast and crew. This is just the start, there’s a long way to go!” adds G. Ashok.
ALTBalaji & ZEE5 drops two soulful songs ‘Laal Peeli Ankhiyaan Reprise’ & ‘Dhonkni’ for fans of Dark 7 White!
ALTBalaji Reveals The First Look Of The Lead Characters From Who’s Your Daddy? Season 2!
“Mayday” has been creating massive buzz for its interesting star cast which includes Amitabh Bachchan, Ajay Devgn, Rakul Preet Singh, and Angira Dhar.
Talented actress, Aakanksha Singh has now joined the much talked about team of this film.
Aakanksha will be seen portraying the role of Ajay Devgn’s wife in this film and the actress has joined the team yesterday for the shoot.
The actress starred in a couple of South films and she has also worked for the television show Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha.
Talking about being part of the film Aakanksha shares, “It’s like a dream come true to be a part of such a big and much-awaited film. I am so excited to share the screen with Ajay sir and Amitabh sir and the icing on the cake is Ajay sir is directing the film. It’s actually happening! It’s an important role and I am lucky that the first muhurat shot of the film had me in it.”
The film shoot commenced yesterday and Ajay Devgn took to social media to share this special announcement.
The actor shared, “Happy to officially begin MayDay in a start-to-finish shooting schedule. Seek blessings from the Almighty and my parents. Nothing is complete without the support of all my fans, family, and well-wishers. Releases on 29th April 2022.”
The film is being produced by Ajay Devgn Ffilms and directed by Ajay Devgn himself. After four years Ajay Devgn now goes behind the cameras. “Mayday” is all set to release on 29th April 2022.
ALTBalaji & ZEE5’s recently released Mum Bhai has been the talk of the tinsel town ever since the series has been dropped on the leading OTT platforms.
Apart from the stylish setting of the ’90s, the one factor that has won the hearts of the fans is the enthralling characters of the show.
Needless to say, audiences are loving the look of Sikandar Kher, who plays Rama Shetty, a criminal and on-screen best friend of the protagonist, Angad Bedi, a cop.
Depicting the underworld era, the narrative of the show revolves around the friendship between a cop and a criminal, and has become an instant success!
But did you know that Sikandar Kher was almost not cast for the role of Rama Shetty? Kher recently revealed that the makers of the show had almost selected someone else for the show.
Kher shares, “I gave the audition for the show and did not receive any confirmation for a long time. Much later, Apoorva Lakhia, a dear friend and one of the creators of the show, called to ask why I did not inform him about the audition. I didn’t want anyone to refer me for the role or call people to zero down on me for the role. They had almost selected someone else for the role, but later chose me for Rama.”
Speaking about giving auditions for shows, Sikandar further added, “I am an actor, and it is a part of my job to give auditions. Much bigger actors in Hollywood are called for auditions, and they do it graciously. The same goes with me, if I get direct calls for the role and I like the role, I accept the offer, or else, I have no problem in auditioning for the same.”
Streaming on ALTBalaji and ZEE5, Mum Bhai is a crime drama that dives into the Mumbai underworld. The narrative revolves around the friendship between a cop and a criminal, set in the milieu of Mumbai’s underbelly from the late eighties to early 2000.
Richa Chadha Starrer ‘Lahore Confidential’ Release Rescheduled To February 2021
Ever since the trailer of ZEE5’s upcoming romantic spy thriller ‘Lahore Confidential’ was released, it has created quite a buzz across the internet for its thrilling storyline with a romantic backdrop.
The platform has brought together an ensemble cast in a never seen before concoction of romance, thrill, action, poetry, and patriotism in one. Created by India’s most prolific crime writer S. Hussain Zaidi, ‘Lahore Confidential’ release has been rescheduled to February 2021.
Confirming the same, ZEE5 announced it officially on their social media with the caption,
“#LahoreConfidential will now release in Feb 2021 due to a top-secret reason 😉 stay tuned for more updates!”
The narrative revolves around a humble, Indian woman and amidst her mundane-routine life and her love for Urdu literature, she finds herself on an intelligence duty in Pakistan. A contemporary, elegant, and thrilling love story of two spies that will put them in a tug of war with each other. The film is based in Pakistan and has a strong sense of patriotism and thrill entangled with old school romance.
Lahore Confidential stars Richa Chadha, Karishma Tanna, and Arunoday Singh in pivotal roles, directed by Kunal Kohli and produced by Jar Pictures.
AK Vs AK’s War Of Words Escalates At The Trailer Launch Of Netflix Upcoming Film
Netflix released the trailer of its first mockumentary drama in India, AK Vs AK, scheduled to release on December 24, 2020.
The film traces the journey of a ‘full-of-himself’ film director Anurag Kashyap, as he kidnaps the daughter of one of Bollywood’s most iconic living legends, Anil Kapoor. What follows is Kapoor’s desperate search for his daughter, as he races against the clock. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, AK Vs AK is produced by Andolan Films.
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On Sunday evening, a war of words broke out between Kapoor and Kashyap on Twitter, when Kapoor congratulated the team of Netflix Original Delhi Crime on their International Emmy win. The exchange escalated as Kashyap teased Kapoor about not winning an Oscar and riding on other’s accolades. In a bid to defuse the situation, Netflix called for a trailer launch event on behalf of the actors and Motwane. The banter continued on stage, and both were seen arguing while showcasing their one-upmanship. Director Motwane released the original trailer of the movie, while the filmmaker and actor had their own versions showcased.
AK vs AK will be a roller coaster ride and a crazy Christmas bash for all viewers of Netflix across 190 countries.