Shyam Ramsay. Photo: MS Gopal.
RAMSAY RETURNS
Shyam Ramsay with over 30 horror films to his credit, the pioneer of horror films in India is now back with the advent of the web platform he makes a mega come back and premiered his web series PHIR SE RAMSAY from 24th Mar, 2017. The series were shot on the out skirts of mumbai where sets havelis & entire graveyard was recreated for vfx. The first season of the cult horror series is directed by Saasha Ramsay daughter of Shyam Ramsay the 3rd generation of Ramsay family. After making memorable films & most popular TV series the ZEE HORROR SHOW now Ramsays have focused on the digital media. The web series has been made by 101 India with the production house being qed films and was released. online from 24th Mar, 2017.
‘DOBAARA – SEE YOUR EVIL’ IS ALL SET TO RELEASE ON 19TH MAY, 2017
B4U Motion Pictures is ready with the release of their film DOBAARA – SEE YOUR EVIL, an official adaptation of the cult horror film OCULUS. The film has been directed by Prawaal Raman, who is known for films like DARNA MANA HAI, 404 ERROR NOT FOUND & MAIN AUR CHARLES recently. DOBAARA – SEE YOUR EVIL stars real life siblings Saqib Saleem & Huma Qureshi who also play brother & sister in the film. The film revolves around a haunted mirror. It shows the emotional journey of siblings Natasha Merchant played by Huma Qureshi & Kabeer Merchant played by Saqib Saleem dealing with the death of their parents. Other cast members are Lisa Ray, Adil Hussain, Madalina Bellariu & Rhea Chakraborty. B4U Motion Pictures Presents, in association with Zahhak Films Limited, DOBAARA – SEE YOUR EVIL is releasing on 19th May, 2017.
PATRIOTIC FILM ‘MAIN KHUDIRAM BOSE HUN’ TO RELEASE ON 11TH AUG 2017
Ashok Sahni FIlm’s next MAIN KHUDIRAM BOSE HUN will be released on 11th Aug, 2017, death anniversary of the martyr. MAIN KHUDIRAM BOSE HUN is a film about Midnapur – born Khudiram Bose who was hanged at the age of 18 for planting bombs at varied locales. Khudiram, a teenage student became a martyr by walking on the path of revolution. Directed by Manoj Giri & produced by Ashok Sahni. The story is written by Dhiraj Mishra & music is by Bapi -Tutul. Kanishk Kumar Jain, Sushant Sahni & Rituparno Sen Gupta are playing important roles. This patriotic Hindi film has already been shot at varied locales like Chunar, Mirzapur, Mumbai & Allahabad.
‘HALF GIRLFRIEND: THE RELATIONSHIP STATUS INDIA NEEDS’
Mohit Suri’s next – HALF GIRLFRIEND: THE RELATIONSHIP STATUS INDIA NEEDS, an adaptation of Chetan Bhagat’s bestselling novel by the same name sets out to explore the “in – between” space in relationships today. For the 1st time, Arjun Kapoor & Shraddha Kapoor star opposite each other in this intense – musical romance. “As I observed young people, I saw a lot of situations where people were more than friends but not quite in a Relationship. When you find someone special but you are not yet fully together. I felt there was something needed between a friend & girl. friend.
Hence, HALF GIRLFRIEND: THE RELATIONSHIP STATUS INDIA NEEDS was born.” Says Chetan Bhagat, whose previous screen adaptation 2 STATES, was a blockbuster. “A love that may be somewhere in between, but a love that still is unconditional. It’s a take on the unexplored, Grey area of relationships today. What also makes it special is a collaboration between me & Ekta after EK VILLIAN.” adds director Mohit Suri. With 3 creative forces Mohit, Chetan & Ekta coming together for this musical romance, the anticipation around the film & its music is extremely high. Half Girlfriend! Dost se Zyada, Girfriend se kam. Directed by Mohit Suri, Produced by Balaji Motion Pictures, Mohit Suri & Chetan Bhagat, HALF GIRLFRIEND: THE RELATIONSHIP STATUS INDIA NEEDS, releases on 19th May, 2017
L’ORÉAL PARIS ANNOUNCES DEEPIKA PADUKONE AS ITS NEW GLOBAL BRAND AMBASSADOR
L’Oréal Paris has appointed Deepika Padukone as its new global brand ambassador. As the new L’Oréal Paris spokesperson, Deepika Padukone joins the list of illustrious women that represent the brand like Jane Fonda, Blake Lively, Julianne Moore, Susan Sarandon, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan etc. L’Oréal Paris spokespeople are passionate & talented individuals. Pierre – Emmanuel Angeloglou, Global President – L’Oréal Paris said, “Deepika is undeniably a phenomenal actor & a beautiful person. She has accomplished a lot in a very short time and is an icon for many young women across the world. With her beauty, confidence & grace, she epitomizes our brand’s values, and we are very pleased to announce her as a global ambassador for L’Oréal Paris.” Deepika Padukone has had an inspiring journey to becoming one of India’s most iconic & successful actors. An ace badminton player in her early days, Deepika Padukone has been applauded for her stellar work in several films like PIKU, TAMASHA, BAJIRAO MASTANI, RAM LEELA, COCKTAIL etc. Her recent debut in Hollywood with the globally successful XXX: RETURN OF XANDER CAGE has cemented her place in international cinema as well. “It is an absolute privilege to be joining the L’Oréal Paris family and the league of extraordinary women associated with this iconic brand”, said Deepika Padukone
KARAN JOHAR TO MAKE HIS DEBUT AS A SINGER
Karan Johar recoreded a song for Shekhar Ravijani who is a composer cum singer. Karan Johar has rapped as well as sung a song… Badshah was present for the rap portions but the rap is done on by Karan…He has no time before he entered the recording studio…Karan will deliver a solo performance at the finale episode of the reality music show “Dil Hai Hindustani”.
MALISHKA HONOURED WITH IMPACT’S 50 MOST INFLUENTIAL WOMEN IN MEDIA 2017
Malishka Mendonsa, popularly known as RJ Malishka aka Mumbai Ki Rani, recently received an award at the 6th edition of IMPACT magazine’s 50 Most Influential Women in Media, Marketing & Advertising 2017. Malishka has been voicing her thoughts for the past 12 years. She is somebody who can speak on almost anything with honesty & ease, managing to make her point while simultaneously being entertaining. Her show “Morning No. 1 with Malishka” is the most award – winning breakfast show. IMPACT’s list ranking 50 Most Influential Women in Media, Marketing & Advertising is an endeavour to acknowledge the achievements of women who give a whole new meaning to the words – power & influence. These women have not just made significant contributions in the media domain and broken through the proverbial glass ceiling, but have also played a crucial role in changing the way the industry is perceived today. Shah Rukh Khan congratulated Malishka on her achievement “Malishka brought new life into a budding FM industry and became its game – changer. Her unfailing energy, her flair for the medium & her connect with the common man / listener is remarkable! She is entertaining, warm, witty & full of ideas, on & off radio too.”
BIPASHA BASU URGES SOUND SLEEP AT NIGHT TO SPRINGFIT IN MORN!
The sultry Bipasha Basu & her better half Karan Singh Grover, the Brand Ambassadors of Springfit Mattresses launched the *Young & Trendy Autograph Collection* along with a TVC shoot for the brand at Film City with Nitin Gupta, Executive Director, Springfield Mattresses & S K Malhotra, Head, Sales & Marketing.“Springfit is an Indian company that has a mattress for almost every budget from 20,000 – 250,000. I personally love the comfort of the bed,” gushed Bipasha Basu. Basu – launched Autograph Collection comes at the same time as the international expansion plans of the company that boasts of over one billion sales with production facilities at Coimbatore, Meerut, & Haridwar. “Springfit is also one of the fastest – growing and most premium mattress brands in India with 100 distributor & 2000 dealers with highly reliable quality products. It feels good when you stand for a premium brand that is responsible for us getting sound sleep in this stressful time,” adds Karan Singh Grover.“Whether it be JW Marriot, Hyatt, Taj, Radisson, Intercontinental, Holiday Inn, Crown Plaza or any major brand, you can find Springfit in their rooms,” says *Nitin Gupta, Executive Director, Springfit Mattresses.* Need we say more!
MUSICAL NIGHT FOR ‘LAALI KI SHAADI MEIN LAADDOO DEEWANA’
Producer T P Aggarwal & Rahul Aggarwal hosted a musical evening to celebrate the music of their upcoming film LAALI KI SHAADI MEIN LAADDOO DEEWANA. While Akshara Haasan could not attend the event, Vivaan Shah, Gurmeet Choudhary & Kavitta Verma made sure they had fun while Sukhwinder, Malini Awasthi, Ankit Tiwari, Mohd. Irfan, Mohit Lalwani along with composers Vipin Patwa, Revant – Siddharth & Arko performed. Writer – director Manish Harishankar was happy receiving congratulatory wishes from everyone including actors Sanjay Mishra, Suhasini Mulay, Ravi Kishan & Kishori Shahane. Host Siddharth Kannan made sure everyone shook a leg on the stage and enjoyed the evening.Also present were members of IMPPA along with prominent industry people like Jayantilal Gada, Ashoke Pandit, Suparn Sen, Benoit, Sushma Shiromani, Yogesh Lakhani, N. R. Pachisia, Ganesh Jain, Suresh Mishra, Milind Dabke & Distributor Sunny Khanna. The film produced by Star Entertainment Worldwide Pvt Ltd is slated to release on 7th Apr, 2017.
THE ANTI – HERO IS BACK!
Be it Maya Bhai from SHOOTOUT AT LOKHANDWALA, gangster – turned -politician Pratap Ravi in RAKHT CHARITRA, gangster Chandu in COMPANY or the evil Kaal in the superhero franchise KRRISH 3, Vivek Oberoi has always managed to pull off grey characters with élan. Making bad look so good, the versatile actor is back in the grey zone this year as he will be portraying 2 distinct characters, something that nobody has seen before. Vivek will be seen locking horns with Ajith Kumar in the biggest Tamil film this year, VIVEGAM and will also be making his debut on the digital platform with his much – awaited web series, Excel Entertainment’s POWER PLAY to be released globally on Amazon, in which he plays the pivotal character. The kind of response & reactions Vivek has received for anti – hero roles has been unprecedented. While he enjoys doing comedies as well, he finds negative characters or roles with grey shades more challenging that are drastically different from the kind of person he is in real life.
