Touted as India’s 1st space odyssey, Chanda Mama Door Ke directed by Sanjay Puran Singh Chauhan, is based on a team of astronauts whose mission brings the country together. Sushant Singh Rajput who recently returned to the country after intensively training at NASA’s Space & Rocket Centre at Alabama, is all set to step into the shoes of an astronaut for his next. While he is known to go all out for his characters, the actor is really pushing it with this role flooring both the special effects team of the film & officials from USSRC. Said international Special Effects Director, John Palmer” Sushant is the most physically dynamic actor I have worked with. Sean said that if he could have had Sushant another day, he would have certified him as an instructor. Realize that all the stars in Apollo 13 took the same training in the same tank. Pat Ammons, the Communication Director at USSRC said that she wished she has a signature wall of stars because she would have had Sushant sign it along with Tom Hanks, Kevin Bacon, Bill Paxton, Gary Senesce & Ron Howard. Sushant was that good and not only is he extremely intelligent but kind, cautious & friendly to the folks there. He made a lasting impression on all the folks at USSRC”. The actor underwent a special training schedule at USSRC that included regimes such as, “Flying a Space Shuttle Simulator” or “Lunar Module / Mars Lander Simulation”, “Experiencing Zero G”, “1/6”, “Wearing a professional Space Suit”, “Flying a multi – axis trainer” & “Docking the shuttle to the ISS.”Apart from that the actor trained in the neutral buoyancy lab , had long discussions with astronauts & rocket scientists and even experienced upto 4 Gs in Centrifuge, which astronauts actually feel in Saturn 5 rockets going on the moon.
KRITI KHARBANDA WILL BE SEEN IN DEOL TRIO’S THIRD INSTALMENT OF ‘YAMLA PAGLA DEEWANA’!!!
Riding high on several successes in the South Indian cinema, Kriti Kharbanda has an interesting line up of films in Bollywood. Appreciated for her latest performance in Guest Iin London, the gorgeous actress is all set to charm the celluloid silver screen with wedding drama, Shaadi Mein Zaroor Aana. It is recently made plain that Kriti has been brought on board for the 3rd installment of Yamla Pagla Deewana franchise. Already on floors, the film titled, Yamla Pagla Deewana Phir Se, marks Punjabi writer -cinematographer Navaniat Singh’s Bollywood debut, with the talented actress joining the famous Deol trio. Presently in Colombo for a professional commitment, Kriti shall shoot for her portions once she’s back. “The makers approached Kriti for an audition and she aced it. They are delighted to have a young & fresh face on board”, says a close source. The source further reveals, “The unit will also be filming a romantic number and a full blown party track with Kriti.”
SUNNY TURNS SELFIE ADDICT IN ‘POSTER BOYS’
Sunny Deol plays a selfie addict in his upcoming movie, Poster Boys which is directed by Shreyas Talpade. Sunny Deol is a tech savy person in real life but when he had to portray a role of a selfie addict initially it was a bit awkward for him because it’s something he has never portrayed in any of his films. To add to the discomfort, his brother Bobby Deol who will also be seen in the movie, would chuckle seeing his pouting lips, making the entire set burst up with laughter as they got to see the shy & the reserved Sunny in a very different avatar. Sunny would let out a roar whenever he had to enact the scene before disappearing into the vanity van. Poster Boys is produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions, Sunny Sounds Pvt Ltd, Shreyas Talpade & Deepti Talpade. A light hearted comedy drama starring Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol & Shreyas Talpade. Directed by Shreyas Talpade, the film is slated to release on 8th Sept, 2017.
WHAT IS COOKING BETWEEN DIVYA DUTTA & MANAV KAUL
News of the superb chemistry between Badlapur actress Divya Dutta & the Tumhari Sulu actor, Manav Kaul had been trickling out of the sets of Saregama’s film, Music Teacher. They seemingly have shot some high voltage intimate scenes in the beauteous Shimla locations and seem to get along like a house on fire. Since both the powerhouses are single, let’s hope something yummy is cooking!!!
TAPSEE PANNU UNVEILS LATE R K LAKSHMAN’S GRAND DAUGHTER’S CREATION ON COMMON WOMEN
Tapsee Pannu unveils Late R K Lakshman’s granddaughter’s creation on commen women, on 20th Aug, 2017 at Sahara Star, at India Licensing Expo (ILE), 2017. India’s 1st
and most influential business – to – business brand licensing show. The show was organized by exclusive licensing media company, License India and is supported by global licensing body, Licensing Industry Merchandisers’ Association (LIMA), Indo -French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) & Sports Goods Foundation of India. The show is sponsored by Viacom 18, Orian Installations, Dream Theatre & Bradford License India. Viacom 18, Marie Claire, Universal Music, Mondo TV, JCB, Polaroid, NBA, Sesame Street, Authentic Brands Group, Green Gold Animation, are a few amongst list of top brands participating at the 1st ever licensing show to be held in the country. Present at the event were Sanjeev Kapoor – Indian celebrity chef, entrepreneur writer & television personality, Dan Frugtniet – VP – Licensing & Business Development, Nickelodeon, Viacom Consumer Products, Yannick Colaco – MD -NBA, Roberto Bre – Director, Private Collection, Marie Claire, Maura Regan – Sr. Vice President, LIMA etc.
RISHI KAPOOR & PARESH RAWAL PROMISE US A HILARIOUS LAUGH RIOT WITH ‘PATEL KI PUNJABI SHAADI’ TRAILER!!!
When an outright entertainer gets together 2 of Indian Cinema’s greatest acting powerhouses, the film is definitely one to watch out for!!! Come 15th Sept, 20127, get ready for a hilarious outing at the cinemas as thespian Rishi Kapoor & Paresh Rawal battle each other in Patel Ki Punjabi Shaadi!!! The fun trailer of the entertaining comedy drama is finally out and it promises to deliver as expected and more!!! At the grand trailer launch, Rishi Kapoor entered the venue to the beats of Punjabi Dhol while Paresh Rawal made his entry with Gujarati dancers from the other side. Still being in their character, the 2 leads started having comic banter when they came in each other’s sight. This is the 1st time ever that the 2 actors will be sharing the screen. Also present for the trailer launch were Director Sanjay Chhel, Producers Bharat Patel & Kalapi Nagada along with the lead actress Payal Ghosh. The trailer received a positive & warm – hearted response from all media & trade who were present at the event. Presented by Bholenath Movies & Cinekorn Entertainment, the film stars Rishi Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Vir Das & Payal Ghosh. Produced by Bharat Patel & Kalapi Nagada, the film has been written & directed by Sanjay Chhel. It is all set to release on 15th Sept, 2017.
‘POSTER BOYS’ IS SUNNY DEOL’S FASTEST FILM SHOT TILL DATE!!!
Eagerly awaited in the month of Sept, 2017, thanks to its quirky & curious theme, Shreyas Talpade’s directorial Poster Boys brings together the Deol Brothers in avatars never seen before. Donning the hat of Director & actor both, Shreyas created a shoot set so organized & fun, that the film was completed at lightening speed!!! Apparently the Deol’s had a blast working on Poster Boys thanks to which they shot their scenes at a stretch in just 37 days!!! An inside source claims that Poster Boys is one of Sunny Deol’s fastest films completed yet in his illustrious career. A source says,” Shreyas had never worked with the Deol’s and he was a fan boy of Sunny Deol. With Bobby, he did a lot of workshops before the shoot and got to know him really well. They finished the shoot in 37 days, 3 – 4 days in advance as per the schedule with few extra days in hand. That’s how well planned Shreyas & Sony pulled off the entire schedule in one go. For the trio, on the last day of the shoot, they had no idea that the shooting is coming to an end as they had a great time filming it in Bhor.”Well, looks the bonhomie off sets definitely reflects onscreen with the trailer having gone viral already!!! Poster Boys is produced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions, Sunny Sounds Pvt Ltd, Shreyas Talpade & Deepti Talpade. A light hearted comedy – drama starring Sunny Deol, Bobby Deol & Shreyas Talpade. Directed by Shreyas Talpade, the film is slated to release on 8th Sept, 2017.
ILLEANA D’CRUZ WALKS FOR DESIGNER NANCY LUHARUWALLA AT LAKME FASHION WEEK
Designer Nancy Luharuwalla of the brand De Belle launched her new Indo – Western collection, Allure at Lakme Fashion Week Winter / Festive 2017. She took the ramp at the St. Regis. Illeana D’cruz walked the ramp for Nancy Luharuwalla, showcasing her new collection intricately designed for the modern Indian woman. “Allure is simple, chic & elegant and is inspired from the rise of #Themordernindianwoman Illeana represents today modern women as she is confident, smart and carries herself beautifully. Her persona captures the ethos of the collection perfectly”, shared Designer Nancy Luharuwalla, De Belle. “We have added contemporary & futuristic elements in the collection, to evolve an aesthetic sensibility that appeals to all cross sections”, she further added. Nancy Luharuwalla’s new collection Allure by De Belle boasts of neat cuts & stylish ensembles. Inspired from an early era of 1950’s, the collection is completely in sync with the forecast of a clean & fresh mood in fashion. Especially designer for the women of today, the bold motifs of flowers represent the revolution in her mind. The tenderness & softness of the garments makes the collection ostentatious. The shapes are unusual, with a plethora of styles with long sleeves jackets with intricate yet bold motifs dominating the look. With a touch of revolution, the collection includes trench coats & short jackets with puffed & stuffed shoulder, highlighted with oxidized embroidery showcasing the rise of feminism. Inspired by the great ancient history, the collection encapsulated the finest details all set off against breath taking raw silk, crepe alongside sari jackets. The collection erupts in a burst of colours red, brown, grey amongst others. De Belle, true to its roots, is all about making the woman of today, as beautiful as she envisages herself to be.”
SINGER RAJA HASAN LAUNCHED APPI BADMASH’S LATEST SINGLE – “APNA BANA LO BILLO”!!!
Youth singer Appi Badmash who is extremely famous for his melodious tracks launched his album “Apna Bana Lo Billo” in the city of Mumbai. Appi Badmash’s videos are always famous for song picturizations. In fact even this video has been shot in Jaipur. Popular singer Raja Hasan was the chief guest who launched the mega event. Sanjay Saxena is the director of the album while lyricist if Dhanraj Dhadich & Kapil Jagid is the composer. Appi Badmash is a versatile singer, music composer & actor from Rajasthan who has carved a niche for himself. Since the age of 8, Appi Badmash has been entertaining the audience at Delhi through varied stage shows. At the age of 12, Appi Badmash performed along with Mika Singh and made the super successful performer his idol. At the moment, Appi Badmash is preparing for his dream project “Seven States” (International Music Documnetary & Fiction Film Based On Love Story). He will be performing live in different locations like US, France, Fiji & Dubai. He is also about to start his music direction for other Bollywood movies. Raja Hasan was quoted, “Appi is an artist from the roots of Rajasthan and he is little “Badmash” I am extremely impressed by his video and I am confident that Appi will rock the music world.” Appi Badmash said, “Apna Bana Le Billo is an Indie Pop single which has Punjabi Flavour in it. Many artists from Rajasthan have made it big in the music industry and I am hopeful that I may be able to do the same. I am thankful to my entire team for their dedicated efforts.”
‘SAMEER’ WILL NOW RELEASE ON 8TH SEPT 2017
Sameer a political thriller starring Zeeshan Ayyub, Anjali Patil, Subrat Dutta, Seema Biswas & Chinmay Mandlekar in the lead roles has been pre – poned and will now release on 8th Sept, 2017. Directed by Dakxin Chhara & produced by Nomad Movies Pvt Ltd. Sameer, is story about a young & innocent Muslim engineering student, who is taken into custody by the Anti Terrorism Squad (ATS), where he is forced to help the ATS in their mission to find his own roommate Yasin, the mastermind behind the Hyderabad & Bengaluru blasts, before he strikes again in Ahmedabad. Director Dakxin Chhara is an award winning filmmaker, playwright, director & an activist from the Chhara De – notified Tribes of Ahmedabad in the western part of India. As a Filmmaker, he directed 80 fiction & non – fiction films on varied development & political issues of India. His book “Budhan Bolta Hai” (Budhan Speaks) was awarded 1st prize for “Mahatma Gandhi Best Creative Writing on Human rights” by National Human rights Commission (NHRC) for 2010 – 2011. Currently, he works as an “Artistic Director” at Budhan Theatre also a founding director of Nomad Movies Pvt Ltd. He has written & Directed 11 plays & Supervised 46 Theatre Productions of Budhan Theatre & performed more than 700 shows in different parts of India.
