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Shefali Shah, the powerhouse performer has another interesting film title added to her spectacular lineup – ‘Darlings’, the actress is also working on Delhi Crime 2 and Vipul Shah’s Human’.
Expressing her high excitement she shared, “Super super excited and thrilled for all the work I’m doing this year. It’s the kind of work I’ve waited for so long. Humans, darlings, Delhi Crime 2…. and some more…. all being fantastic scripts and roles and incredible makers and talent to work with. It’s a feast !!!”
The actress further added, “I don’t want to limit myself by asking or wishing for certain kind of roles. I’m greedy as an actor. And any role that excites me, hits me hard in my gut, surprises, and challenges me. Whether it’s an alien, Juliet or sofa.”
The sheer passion she shows towards her work is second to none, her work has bested the best in the business. Whatever character she plays, she makes sure it’s done to the T. The series Delhi Crime was a roaring hit as it released in 2019. Now, all her upcoming projects are some of the most awaited and anticipated ones that have the audiences excited above all bounds.
Abundantia Entertainment Acquires The Rights Of, ‘Along Came A Spyder’ By Apeksha Rao
Always in search of inspiring and insightful stories from a diverse range of genres, Abundantia Entertainment, producer of films and shows like Airlift, Toilet – Ek Prem Katha, Shakuntala Devi, and original series like Breathe and Breathe: Into The Shadows announced that it has acquired the rights of Apeksha Rao’s best-selling young-adult book, ‘Along Came A Spyder, which will be adapted into a multi-season series out of India.
The book, Along Came A Spyder, is a young adult thriller about seventeen-year-old Samira who is smart, sassy, and whose only dream in life is to follow in her family’s footsteps and become a spy.
Leading missions, running agents, evading exploding napalms – she wants to do it all while dealing with the coming-of-age pangs on her budding youth. When she accidentally discovers there exists a sisterhood of teen spies called ‘The Spyders’, Samira will do anything to get in and thus begins the fast-paced and riveting adventure by the debutante author Apeksha Rao.
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To bridge the gap between the growing youth, who form a significant part of today’s audience, and this genre, Abundantia Entertainment has launched the YA segment focused ‘Filters’. This would be Abundantia Entertainment’s second project under this vertical since their announcement of acquiring the rights of the hit Israeli YA drama, ‘The Missing’ which is presently under scripting.
Author Apeksha Rao says, “Seeing my characters come alive on-screen is definitely a very exciting feeling and I am truly excited that Abundantia Entertainment along with The Story Ink will be seeing this journey through. Along Came a Spyder is a fast-paced, thrilling adventure revolving around a teenager and her grit and determination to pursue her dream of becoming a spy. I’m positive that the youth will thoroughly enjoy this adaptation.”
Vikram Malhotra, Founder & CEO Abundantia Entertainment says, “YA is a clear and distinct priority for Abundantia Entertainment. And we want to tap into every possibility to create insightful and engaging stories for the Indian YA segment. Apeksha’s brilliant and evocative book, Along Came A Spyder, is a step in that direction. I’m excited about the possibility of building an Indian home-grown YA franchise for this under-served segment”.
Abundantia Entertainment constantly endeavors to be audience-focused in its approach to tell inspiring and relatable stories. A segment that is yet to be explored to its full potential in India is the Young-Adult (YA) genre.
hoichoi surprised fans with the teaser release of their highly anticipated Original Series ‘Mohomaya’ followed by the poster reveal, today.
The series features two of the biggest names in the industry – the versatile enigma Swastika Mukherjee and the National Award winner Ananya Chatterjee and also, introduces a young new face Bipul Patra as the co-lead.
The teaser, with its spellbinding soundtrack, instantly draws audiences into the story, leaving them with much anticipation. Throughout the little glimpses of Swastika, Ananya, and Bipul, one tries to connect the dots of the story only to be consumed by its illusion.
Excited about her 6th project with hoichoi, Swastika Mukherjee said, “With every project, I want to give something different to my audiences. Mohomaya is one such project that I am very eager for people to watch. The beauty of releasing content on hoichoi is, it reaches a vast number of audiences from across the globe which for an artist is a big boon.”
Mohomaya is the first web series of Ananya Chatterjee, who exclaimed, “I was instantly drawn to the story from the moment I heard it. As an actor, it has been extremely fulfilling playing the part. From having done films and television, I am extremely thrilled to be trying my hands in the web-space with a series like Mohomaya that releases on a platform like hoichoi.”
With Mohomaya, Director Kamaleswar Mukherjee will mark his digital debut, adding to which he said, “What better platform to begin this journey than hoichoi. I assure you audiences are going to love the story of Mohomaya, and more so, be stunned by the performances of Swastika, Ananya, and even Bipul.”
Mohomaya is slated to stream on hoichoi from the 26th of March.
Sajid Nadiadwala’s Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Production presents Heropanti 2 poster and gives out the release date of the film as a gift to Tiger Shroff’s fans on his birthday!
Tiger Shroff’s Heropanti 2 is the most anticipated and awaited movie from his pipeline. The actor made a debut with ‘Heropanti’ back in 2014 and now the poster of the second part of the same franchise is out on the actor’s birthday as a surprise.
The poster looks inevitably heroic as Tiger is pointing guns on the rooftop of a car. The film is slated to release on 3rd December 2021.
Tiger Shroff took to his social media handle to share, “My first love is back ❤️ action, thrill, like never before! Let’s celebrate this one together on the 3rd of December in cinemas 🥳❤️
#SajidNadiadwala’s #Heropanti2
@khan_ahmedasas @wardakhannadiadwala @nadiadwalagrandson @rajeev_chudasama”
The official handle of Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Production also shared ,”Dropping this Bomb Poster on our @tigerjackieshroff ’s birthday! 🔥 We couldn’t be more Excited ♥️
#SajidNadiadwala’s #Heropanti2 releases in cinemas on 3rd December, 2021 🎬
@khan_ahmedasas @wardakhannadiadwala”
Tiger Shroff too along with the Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment Production presents this for his fans. The actor hopes to also celebrate the much awaited release of this film on December 3, 2021 with his fans!
Adding to its robust film slate, Netflix recently announced that it will release the Dhamaka, headlined by Kartik Aaryan. It’s has taken the internet by storm since then. Applauded for the compelling and dynamic performance by the actor the teaser has been making headlines.
The film’s plot unfolds as a news anchor gets stuck in a situation with a mysterious bomb blast. With the series of ups and downs and events that follow, he must make a choice between his future career or the humanist in him.
Kartik Aaryan took to his social media to break the news, thank his supporters and express gratitude.![]()
Kartik shared a lovely close-up of himself flashing his 1000 watt smile along with a screenshot of the teaser trending on YouTube.
Expressing his joy, Kartik wrote, “Why so happy??? Swipe ➡️ to find out. All thanks to you guys 🙏🏼” Building up the curiosity and excitement for the film with the teaser, the audience impatiently awaits the launch of the trailer and release date.
The film stars Kartik Aaryan in the lead, and Mrunal Thakur, Amruta Subhash, Vikas Kumar, and Vishwajeet Pradhan in pivotal roles.
Kartik Aryan, on his Netflix debut, said, “Dhamaka has been a very exciting & enriching experience for me as an actor. Working with a maverick like Ram Madhvani has allowed me to explore & showcase a new facet of my personality. I am thrilled that the film will reach audiences & my fans all around the world on Netflix.”
Directed by Ram Madhavni and produced under the banner RSVP, the film will release on Netflix soon. Revolving around a news anchor caught in a series of events struggling to choose between profession and humanity, Kartik will be seen a different avatar in the film.
Having a busy lineup for the year, Kartik Aaryan will be seen in the horror-comedy Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 later this year followed by Dharma Productions’ Dostana 2.
ZEE5 recently introduced viewers to its upcoming original romantic drama ‘Qubool Hai 2.0’ with its teaser and re-created some of the most iconic moments. It left the fans all nostalgic and staggering with excitement for its release.
ZEE5 has finally released its most awaited trailer and the fans are already love-struck with Zoya and Asad’s on-screen magic. The platform sets in motion a new world of stories and premise by retaining the value and ethos of ZEE TV’s iconic show Qubool Hai #EternalLoveStory.
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The trailer starts off on a romantic note as Asad and Zoya cross paths once again. As the story progresses, it revealed that Asad is an undercover agent and he was the one who assassinated her father. While Zoya gets ready to take the flight to Islamabad, the truth is revealed to her. Leaving her choices in the tug of war between her heart and mind. With Asad extending an arm, inviting Zoya to come with him and on the other side, Zoya’s brother waits. Who will Zoya choose? Family or love?
On the trailer release Surbhi Jyoti expresses, “From TV to OTT, Zoya and Asad’s love story is indeed eternal. With Qubool Hai’s premiere on 12th March 2021, they embark on a new journey. Qubool Hai stands for acceptance and that’s exactly what Zoya is manifesting, for Asad to accept her true love. The question is, is true love not eternal unless it’s tragic? That depends if Zoya decides to choose love or family. The 2.0 version is definitely bigger, more glamorous with a tear-jerker plot twist in the end. I am excited for the release of the trailer and hope our fans join us on this journey of thrill, romance and everything love.”
Directed by Glen Barretto and Ankush Mohla, the series will feature new rejuvenated chemistry of Asad and Zoya and by retaining the original leads Karan Singh Grover & Surbhi Jyoti as them. It will also feature Lilette Dubey, Arif Zakaria, and Mandira Bedi in pivotal roles.
10-episodic romantic drama Qubool Hai 2.0 premieres 12th March 2021 on ZEE5
There are pieces of heart-warming instances between the leading actors until the very end, check out the trailer now:
Eros Now has an amazing surprise for all of its ardent fans. The wait is over! Eros Now has been consistently entertaining the audience with remarkable content is now all set to make another addition to its marquee.
The streaming platform has unraveled the motion poster of one of its most awaited original series ‘7 Kadam’! It takes the excitement quotient a notch higher with its release of the remarkable motion poster that shall make viewers ask for more.
Helmed by Mohit Jha, 7 Kadam is a never-seen-before, intriguing and magnanimous series. A sports drama that is based on the story of a father and son duo, who connect over their passion for football but cross paths in the clash of ideals and morals. Now the choice is theirs, whether to come together to achieve a common goal or to let go of the most important match of their lives. Exciting, sentimental, and full of relatable instances, this show will keep you at the edge of your seat.
The trailer of ‘7 Kadam’ is now awaited and will be released on the 5th March 2021. Stay Tuned!
James Earl Jones and Arsenio Hall Open Up About Their Roles In Coming 2 America
Amazon Original Movie Coming 2 America is all set to tickle our funny bones – the film has a global premiere on March 5, 2021.
Not only is it a cult comedy, Coming 2 America stars some of the legendary actors including Eddie Murphy, James Earl Jones, Arsenio Hall, among others.
As these actors are all geared up to reprise their roles in the sequel to Coming To America (1988), actor James Earl Jones notes, “Of the countless roles I’ve played, King Jaffe Joffer remains one of the most enjoyable and iconic characters I’ve had the pleasure of portraying.”
Eddie Murphy and Arsenio Hall star in COMING 2 AMERICA, Photo Courtesy of Amazon Studios
Adding further to his excitement James says, “With his regal and commanding presence as the ruler of Zamunda, I reveled at bringing King Joffer to life for Coming To America in 1988. And now, over 30 years later, I am honored to reprise my role for Coming 2 America. It means the world to me to be a part of this beloved franchise.” He continues, “Working with Eddie Murphy has been an indelible experience. This powerful cast, both reuniting the original and welcoming the newcomers, represents the essence of Black royalty.”
Arsenio Hall, who will be once again seen as Semmi in the sequel, believes that not much has changed for his character in all these years. He says, “The thing I love about playing Semmi is that he’s so totally different from me. We have different egos and dispositions toward life. Semmi is that guy who’s always around and even though he’s a pain, no one ever thinks about getting rid of him. Everybody’s definitely on his case, though.”
Directed by Craig Brewer, Coming 2 America will see the newly-crowned King Akeem (Eddie Murphy) and his trusted confidante Semmi (Arsenio Hall) embark on an all-new hilarious adventure.
The Amazon Original Movie is all set to release globally on March 5th 2021, while the original title Coming To America is already available on the service for streaming.
Arjun Mathur Gets Real About Working With Manoj Bajpayee In ‘Silence…can you hear it?’
ZEE5’s upcoming film ‘Silence…can you hear it’ traces the story of the mysterious disappearance of a woman.
This film will be Arjun Mathur’s first project since he was nominated for the Emmy Awards. He will essay the role of an MLA as Ravi Khanna.
ZEE5 released an exclusive video of Arjun Mathur spilling some beans about working on the film, his rapport, and the experience of working with his co-actors Manoj Bajpayee & Prachi Desai. In the video, Arjun shows his heart-felt gratitude for working with Aban Bharucha Deohans and how he said yes to ‘Silence… can you hear it?’ when she narrated the film with absolute precision.
In the video talking about working with Manoj Bajpayee, Arjun Mathur expressed that it has been a dream for him ever since he saw him in Satya. Being around this man, was one of the largest draws in this project for him. The experience was fantastic and he felt grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such a fantastic team.
He further added how Aban Bharucha Deohans won him over from the first narration itself and he could tell that she was so clear about what she wants. He laughed and said that she had seen the film in her head, start to finish. He mentioned that the general equation of the set has been extremely comforting, it was just a bunch of creative, fun-loving, happy people making a film.
‘Silence…can you hear it’ will be Arjun Mathur’s first project to release after the Emmy’s and not just Arjun, but his fans are also excited to see him back in action again. This one-of-a-kind murder mystery revolves around the mysterious disappearance of a woman. As she prepares to leave her house, a tragedy befalls following which the woman disappears only to have her corpse turn up a day later, discovered by trekkers.
Produced by ZEE Studios and directed by Aban Bharucha Deohans, the film stars Manoj Bajpayee, Prachi Desai and Arjun Mathur in pivotal roles. It also stars Barkha Singh, Sahil Vaid, Vaquar, Shirish Sharma, Sohaila Kapoor, Amit Thakkar and Garima Yagnik.
‘Silence…can you hear it?’ premieres 26th March 2021 on ZEE5