Aashish Mehrotra: In India, we should all observe World Animal Welfare Day seriously. We all know what happened to the female elephant in Malappuram, how cruelly they killed a pregnant elephant. That incident affected me in a very bad way. I have also portrayed that in a canvas. During the lockdown, I started a special initiative to feed all the stray cats and dogs. I have started ordering food for them. I just wish people loved animals because their love is unbiased. And I have always felt that if you can’t feed them also please don’t hurt them.
Sharad Malhotra: This day has become an international celebration for animal rights and welfare. World Animal Welfare Day unites the people who are advocating for better treatment of animals and working in the animal welfare movement. Musky Malhotra is my pet whom I and Ripci adore unconditionally. This World Animal Welfare Day lets us treat the animals in our environment with greater love and care.![]()
Sanjay Gagnani : Disney and Flirty are my lifelines. Our pets are part of our family. We raise them with love, treat them with respect, and even talk to them. This day is for those who care for animals and love them. There are several organizations, animal welfare groups, schools, charitable trusts, etc. that celebrate World Animal Welfare Day. Individually also we should raise this concern as animals and mother nature is precious to us. Protect them as they will save us.
Entertainment
Directed By Gurmmeet Singh & Mihir Desai, Mirzapur Season 2 is all set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video on October 23, 2020, in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. The show stars Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Shweta Tripathi, Divyenndu, and Rasika Duggal, Vijay Varma, Priyanshu Painyuli, Isha Talwar, Amit Sial, and Anjum Sharma among others. Mirzapur Season 2 is produced by Farhan Akhtar and Ritesh Sidhwani under their banner Excel Media & Entertainment.
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This week, Amazon Prime Video delights its viewers with a slew of exciting titles including the most anticipated world premiere of the suspense thriller, Nishabdham. Titled Silence, in Tamil and Malayalam, the film stars Anushka Shetty, R Madhavan, and Anjali in lead roles. The film marks the India debut of Michael Madsen and also stars Anjali, Shalini Pandey, Subbaraju, and Srinivas Avasarala in pivotal roles. Prime Members in India and in over 200 countries and territories can stream the film starting October 2 on Amazon Prime.
Starting October 2, stream the all new horror series The Walking Dead: The World Beyond. Created by Scott M. Gimple, the show stars Annet Mahendru, Alexa Mansour, Hal Cumpston, Nicolas Cantu, Aliyah Royale, Nico Tortorella. Marking the third edition in The Walking Dead franchise, the show is based on the comic book series of the same name focusing focus on the first generation to grow up during the zombie apocalypse.
This week, horror fans can look forward to Welcome to the Blumhouse, a terrifying anthology of eight unsettling, movies produced by Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Television and Amazon Studios. The anthology series of enthralling and scary movies include Black Box and The Lie premiering on October 6 depicts intriguing tales of murder, deception, and madness.
Continuing the non-stop entertainment, every Tuesday, Prime members can stream a new episode of Season 4 of hugely successful US TV drama Fargo exclusively on Amazon Prime Video with two episodes out on September 29. It is a crime thriller-drama created by Noah Hawley and stars Billy Bob Thornton, Martin Freeman, and Allison Tolman in the pivotal roles. The show is inspired by the eponymous 1996 film, which was written and directed by the Coen brothers.
The series follows an anthology format, with each season set in a different era, and with a different story and mostly new characters and cast, although there is minor overlap. Each season is heavily influenced by various Coen brothers’ films, with each containing numerous references to them. Stream Fargo S1-4 (1-3 – Non-exclusive, 4- Exclusive) with new episodes every Tuesday starting September 29.
Fashion enthusiasts can now stream Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2, a unique fashion show celebrating the new Fall 2020 collection from music and fashion icon Rihanna. The extraordinary fashion experience features a combination of models, actors, and dancers wearing the latest savage style, with special performances from some of the hottest names in music. Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 2 will stream exclusively on Prime Video in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide beginning starting October 2.
With the season finale of Amazon Original Series, The Boys Season 2 on October 9, viewers will see things getting grittier and darker as we see Starlight visiting The Boys’ with a tip on where the Stormfront is.
Continuing the non-stop entertainment, young customers can enjoy streaming Bug Diaries Halloween Special, animated kids show about friendly insects premiering on October 2 exclusively on Amazon Prime Video.
We’ve all grown up listening to the stories of the father of the nation, Mahatma Gandhi, who is also lovingly known as Bapu. His teachings, his practice of non-violence, his life story, and immensely significant contribution towards India’s freedom struggle has touched millions of lives world over.
These stories and lessons still continue to impact and inspire the lives of many even today. As we celebrate Gandhi Jayanti this year, here are some interesting movies that you can binge-watch to get inspired from the learnings of the great leader and commemorate this occasion. From Bollywood classics to Gujarati cinema, there is something for every cinephile out there.
Hamne Gandhi Ko Maar Diya
The 2018 movie, directed by Naeem A Siddiqui, showcases the intriguing story of two strangers Kailash and Divakar whose paths cross during a fateful train journey. Starring Jatin Goswani, Subrata Dutta, Samiksha Bhatnagar, Pratima Kannan, and Utkarshika Yadav, the film is set against the turbulent backdrop of the partition following the end of the British Raj. The story traces the interactions of the two characters who debate on their conflicting views about Mahatma Gandhi and his philosophy during the journey which coincides with the assassination of Mahatma Gandhi. At the end of this fateful voyage, the two characters have tragic news that awaits them at the end.
Gandhi Taari Beek Chhe Baaki Badhu Theek Chhe
The Gujarati movie narrates the story of a common man Mahendra Gandhi and his family’s fight against the corrupt and faulty political system. The family aims to gain justice for their son Ashish who has been a victim of a bomb blast. In the process, they manage to gain the support of the media and realize that society needs a revolution. Gandhi Taari Beek Chhe Baaki Badhu Theek Chhe showcases their quest to bring about this transformation in society. Directed by Vipul Vithlani, who also plays the lead character in the movie, the movie also stars Nilesh Joshi, Kinjal Bhatt, Jitendra Sumra, Khushbu Bharambhatt, Pratik Jadav, Jaimin Dave, Jatan Bhatt, and Kamlesh Oza.
Rebooting Mahatma
Rebooting Mahatma, a Gujarati flick released in 2019, talks about reviving Mahatma Gandhi through AI, wherein the humanoid version of Gandhi has been brought to 21st Century. In this century, Bapu discusses various topics that greatly impact today’s world such as the political system, Bollywood, social media, youth, etc. This answers and unique debates bring a great deal of entertainment merged with insights on the values of Gandhi and his views on the 21st century. The film is directed by Kanish Shah who also stars in the movie alongside Rishi Joshi.
Road To Sangam
Road To Sangam, a 2009 Hindi movie directed by Amit RaI, depicts the tale of Hasmatullah, a devout Muslim residing in Uttar Pradesh wherein he works as a mechanic. He is asked to repair an old lorry, unaware that this was the same vehicle that once transported one of the twenty cremation urns with the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi. He takes on the job, but the situation gets complicated when he finds out the truth behind the urns and decides to transport the last remains of Gandhiji. The story shows the unrest within his community who are against his mission and how he tries to overcome and deal with the situation. The film stars Paresh Rawal in the lead role along with Om Puri, Pavan Malhotra, Javed Shaikh, Swati Chitnis, Masood Akhtar, Yusuf Hussain, Rakesh Srivastava, and Manish Pandey.
With the highly-anticipated Telugu and Tamil thriller Nishabdham just a day away from its global premiere on Amazon Prime Video, fans are going gaga over watching the on-screen chemistry of R Madhavan and Anushka Shetty, reuniting after 14 years. Here are 5 things you need to know about Nishabdham:
R Madhavan and Anushka’s onscreen reunion after 14 years
There is a stir of anticipation amongst fans and viewers to watch R Madhavan and Anushka Shetty together after a long time. The duo, last seen in the 2006 Tamil title Rendu, will be seen as an on-screen couple after 14 years in the eagerly awaited Telugu-Tamil thriller Nishabdham on Amazon Prime Video. It will be exciting to watch how the Anushka and R Madhavan reunion in the film is an added bonus for viewers as they immerse themselves in the upcoming thriller.
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Shot in 56 days in Seattle (US)
Nishabdham’s shoot was wrapped up within 56 days! Moreover, the entire film was shot in the outskirts of Seattle, Washington with real locations – no sets being created for shoots. Even some of the cops shown in the film are the real cops who were taken on-board to shoot the film. Shooting for the entire film was completed in 56 days in two languages –simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu.
The story inspired from Kamal Haasan’s 80s silent film Pushpak:
Nishabdham is a largely silent film and is known to have nuances from Kamal Haasan’s 80’s silent-comedy film Pushpak. The director mentioned that while writing the script of the film, he wanted to write a horror thriller with lots of twists and turns, but because he is a huge fan of Pushpak, silence plays an important aspect of the film.
Hollywood actor Michael Madsen’s weakness of limping to his advantage in the film
When Hollywood actor Michael Madsen reached the set with a sprained leg, producer and writer Kona Venkat along with the director Hemanth Madhukar decided to add that to the storyline. Since Michael was shown to be in the early 70s or 80s in the film, it was planned to show him limping throughout the film which stood out brilliantly in his favor.
The music composition with world-class cellist of Budapest (Europe)
Different ragas were explored to create the relatable music of the film, which is very distinct from the usual background score. Girish Gopalkrishnan has given a tremendous background score for both Tamil and Telugu versions. In order to create something impactful and unusual which would perfectly complement the film, songs like Gruham, Ninne Ninne, and Neeye Neeye were composed. In the film, Maddy aka R Madhavan essays the character of a cellist and in order to explore cellos in the background, the music was created in Budapest (Europe) with some brilliant cellist.
Now that you are aware of a lot of interesting facts, don’t forget to stream the world premiere of Nishabdham, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video starting October 2, 2020.
Netflix announced its first Tamil film, Paava Kadhaigal. Directed by Gautham Menon, Sudha Kongara, Vetri Maaran, and Vignesh Shivan, Paava Kadhaigal explores how love, pride, and honor influence complex relationships through four intricate and beautiful stories. The anthology is produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP Movies and Ashi Dua Sara’s Flying Unicorn Entertainment and will release exclusively on Netflix across 190 countries.
The anthology features a stellar ensemble cast, including Anjali, Bhavani Sre, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Hari, Kalidas Jayaram, Kalki Koechlin, Padam Kumar, Prakash Raj, Sai Pallavi, Shanthnu Bhagyaraj, and Simran, amongst others.
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Gautham Menon shares, “Paava Kadhaigal is my first collaboration with Sudha (Kongara), Vetri (Maaran), and Vignesh (Shah). To explore a complex, difficult theme in an authentic and honest manner alongside incredibly talented directors is a tremendous opportunity. The anthology reflects how pride, honor, and social standing continue to influence individual choices all around us.”
“Each story in this anthology explores unconventional, unfettered, and unconditional love. It’s great that these incredible stories will reach viewers in India and around the world with Netflix,” added Sudha Kongara.
Talking about this project Vetri Maaran says, “I enjoyed making this anthology with Netflix as I was able to focus on telling the story I wanted to. The freedom of filmmaking I experienced with Paava Kadhaigal was fulfilling.”
“I’ve always been a huge fan of Netflix and its storytelling. As a filmmaker, being able to tell your story to a diverse audience, alongside three respected directors who believe in your story as much as you do, is an incredible opportunity. This film explores the dark, often agonizing side of human relationships, tabling thoughts many have but are afraid to vocalize,” added Vignesh Shivan.
Versatility King Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been impressing the viewers with his eye-grabbing performances for a long time. He has also been honored with various prestigious accolades for his cinematic accomplishments.
He has given his fans a variety of phenomenal performances and inspired them with his exceptional journey. A performer par excellence, he is known to portray any role with finesse. A rather interesting incident occurred on the sets of ‘Serious Men’ that shall forever stay as one of the most precious memories for the talented actor.
Director Sudhir Mishra told the crew to get Nawaz on the sets without realizing that he was already standing amidst them! Nawaz quickly stepped forward and gave a fantastic take in the first go itself! Sudhir Mishra praised the actor’s astute acting skills by stating that even though he is a part of the commoners, he stands out distinctly because of his craft and expertise.
Nawazuddin Siddiqui mentions, “Sudhir sir is like a Guru to me, who I was waiting to work with for 20 years. His excellence and willingness to deliver content basis his vision is one of the qualities I truly appreciate. My experience of working with him has been the best. One day while we were shooting for Serious Men, he made a remark that he often feels in spite of me being a part of the crowd, I never fail to stand out. I feel that this is one of the best compliments I have received throughout my career and I will cherish it for a lifetime.”
Over the years, the ‘Serious Men’ actor has not only garnered appreciation from his fans but also from the critically acclaimed directors and producers of the entertainment industry, one of them being, ace director Sudhir Mishra. Nawaz has been entertaining the viewers with a variety of roles ranging from Manjhi to Manto or from Thackeray to Jatil Yadav in Raat Akeli Hain. He has delivered the characters gracefully and with ease. On the work front, we will soon see Nawazuddin Siddiqui in a different character in Serious Men.
Anthony Starr Spills The Milk On His Most Bizzare Sequence Of The BOYS Season 2
With an incredibly well-received season, 1 of the Amazon original series The Boys, the weekly episodes of season 2 has each one of us gripping tight to our couches. With action-packed drama and dark humor aplenty, the second season has taken the show a notch higher in every aspect than before. Things are certainly more diabolical as the story keeps going deeper along with every character developing an unimaginable transformation. Believe it or not, even the horrible Supes!
As narcissistic and emotionally challenged as the leader of The Seven – Homelander can be, we see a shift in the dynamism and his power being threatened this time. Leading to a host of complicated standpoints, it is the actor Anthony Starr who seems to have portrayed this convoluted character effortlessly.
Speaking on one of the most bizarre scenes, Anthony Starr says, “There is a scene in the fourth episode of Season 2 in which Homelander thoroughly confronts himself after some self-reflection. He finds some resolve and new layers to his own character.” The scene that Starr is talking about is when Homelander faces his worst enemy, himself. The strange sequence gives a deeply-rooted and yet a messed-up psychological imploration, giving Homelander a taste of his own medicine. Without further spoiling the appalling and hysterical scene, Starr continues, “It was very fun to play and discover the bizarre psychological aspects about the character. I think the audience will have fun watching Homelander confront himself.”
Being the absolute menace that he is, one could have never imagined that there’ll be a day where we would strangely feel for the terrifying psychopath Homelander. For us as audiences, it’s scenes like these that become a visual treat as well as providing one ample food for thought. With days running closer to the finale, watch all 6 episodes of The Boys Season 2 now only on Amazon Prime Video.
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From epic action adventures to comedies, actress Anushka Shetty has aced it all. Her much acclaimed and talked about movies including Bahubali and Bhaagamathie have helped her create a name for herself across the nation.
Here’s a list of Anushka Shetty starrers across languages you need to add to your watch-list before streaming the World Premiere of Nishabdham on Amazon Prime Video:
Bhaagamathie (Tamil and Telugu)
IAS officer Chanchala Reddy is imprisoned in a haunted house, while she is interrogated by law enforcers investigating a politician they suspect of corruption. Written and directed by G. Ashok, he film stars Anushka Shetty in the lead role, with Jayaram alongside Unni Mukundan, Murali Sharma, and Asha Sarath in other pivotal roles. Watch Anushka Shetty’s evergreen film and mega-blockbuster Bhaagamathie on Amazon Prime Video.
Bahubali: The Beginning (Hindi)
In ancient India, an adventurous and daring man becomes involved in a decades-old feud between two warring people. Bahubali is a 2015 Indian epic action film directed by S.S Rajamouli. Five years and counting, the film remains the benchmark in the Indian cinema industry.
Mirchi (Telugu)
A man returns to his country in order to reform his girlfriend’s violent family, but he seems to have a strange connection and a rather dark past. The action comedy film is written and directed by debutante Koratala Siva. Watch Mirchi on Amazon Prime Video.
Swagatham (Telugu)
Shailu (Anushka Shetty) is an unmarried, ill-tempered businesswoman living in the United States. She tries to care for her mother and young nephew, and manage her bills. KK (Jagapati Babu), with his young daughter, opens a shop across the street from her. The romance film is directed by Dasarath and stars Jagapati Babu, Anushka Shetty, and Bhumika Chawla in lead roles. Stream Swagatham on Amazon Prime Video.
While you enjoy Anushka Shetty starrer blockbusters, don’t forget to stream Nishabdham on Amazon Prime Video premiering on October 02 across India and over 200 countries and territories. Directed by Hemanth Madhukar, and produced by TG Vishwa Prasad and stars Anushka Shetty, R Madhavan, and Anjali in the lead roles. The film marks American actor Michael Madsen making his Indian film debut and also stars Shalini Pandey, Subbaraju, and Srinivas Avasarala in pivotal roles.
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is not a name but an emotion for every Indian and will be so for countless generations to come. Being at the very forefront in India’s freedom movement, the icon the world fondly calls Bapu has left behind a legacy for each one of us to abide by his ideologies and philosophies.
Over the years, countless filmmakers, over a host of diverse languages have attempted to recreate the magic of the Mahatma on our screens with each one of them showcasing the different layers of his personality and contribution to India’s making both pre and post-independence.
With the coming Friday being his 151th birth anniversary, there’s no better occasion to watch 5 Indian movies based on his life and teachings that left behind an indelible mark on the foundation that this country stands on today.
Gandhi – YouTube
The first movie that comes to mind when we think of films based on Gandhi’s life is this 1982 British – Indian film directed by Richard Attenborough. The movie is based on Mahatma Gandhi’s life right from his birth till his assassination in 1948.
Starring Ben Kingsley in the lead role, Gandhi was not only the first serious project on the life and contribution of this great man, but was also an enormous commercial and critical success going on to claim an incredible eight Oscars at the 55th Academy Awards that included Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Original Screenplay, Best Original Screenplay, Best Art Direction, Best Cinematography, Best Costume Design and Best Editing.![]()
Gandhi My father – Jio Cinema
Based on the biography of Gandhiji’s own son Harilal Gandhi, this movie, released in 2007, attempts to focus on the strained relationship between Gandhi and his firstborn son. Along with sharing a fascinating insight into his life, the biographical drama also tries to show the power of Mahatma Gandhi and his struggle for India’s Independence.![]()
Directed by Firoz Abbas Khan, the movie has Darshan Jariwala and Akshaye Khanna playing the father-son duo. Earning rave reviews from critics, the film, through massively underrated sure ranks amongst the top Gandhi films to watch should one ask a follower of Bapu.
Hey Ram – Amazon Prime Video
The historic drama made in 2000 was directed, produced, written and enacted by the multitalented Kamal Hasan. The movie takes us back during the time of Indian participation and Gandhiji’s assassination.![]()
The most beautiful part about the movie is its relevance to the current religious scenario that still prevails in some parts of India. With a stellar cast featuring Naseeruddin Shah as Gandhi, alongside Rani Mukherji, Hema Malini, Girish Karnad and Shah Rukh Khan in an extended cameo, this movie was well received by the critics and won three National Film Awards along with earning plaudits at various international film festivals.
Nine Hours of Rama – YouTube
Adapted by the book of the same name, this 1963 film depicts the life of Nathuram Godse exactly 9 hours before he assassinated Gandhi and how the police tried their very best to stop it.![]()
It reveals a series of flashbacks on what led Nathuram, who was a freedom fighter himself, to think Gandhi was responsible for the killings of thousands of Hindus by the hands of the Muslims during the riots that took place during partition. What makes the movie all the more fascinating is that none of the actors in the movie were Indians as it mainly featured British, German and American actors.
Lage Raho Munnabhai – Amazon Prime Video
Perhaps the most entertaining and relatable picturization of Gandhian philosophies, this Rajkumar Hirani masterpiece won everybody’s heart that year. Having packed a punch using his Gunda-giri in the 2003 film Munna Bhai M.B.B.S, Sanjay Dutt laid the path for each one of us to follow Gandhi-giri in its finest. When you have Bapu by your side, no problem seems too hard to overcome and that’s exactly what the film showcased leaving us with so many life lessons to implement.![]()
In today’s times where people resort to violence for the smallest of things, this comedy drama that reignites Gandhi’s philosophy on ‘non-violence’ is just what you need to have the perfect weekend.