Annu Kapoor-starrer Hamare Baarah to be premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival

Indian cinema is widely appreciated across the globe. The artists, technical teams, and globally relevant subjects have resonated well with the global audience. The upcoming 77th Cannes Film Festival stands as a perfect stage to represent India. Among all the titles that will be premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, Hamare Baarah is one film that is ready to shine globally with its grand premiere at the film festival.

The upcoming film Hamare Baarah starring Annu Kapoor, Ashwini Kalsekar, Manoj Joshi, and Parth Samthaan has made waves in the nation and opened up discussions. The 'Badri-Kedar temple committee president Ajendra Ajay is working as the creative director in the film. The film is based in the city of Uttar Pradesh, narrating the important story of the ever-growing population.

Talking about its premiere at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, the film will be screened in an ongoing film festival that began on May 14 and will end on 25 May. The film will be released theatrically on June 7, 2024.

Hamare Baarah is jointly produced by Ravi S Gupta, Birender Bhagat, and Sanjay Nagpal, while Kamal Chandra is directing the film. The story of the film is penned by Rajan Agarwal. The film will be released by Viacom 18 Studios in India while Rising Star Entertainment UK is at the helm for the global release.

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REVEALED: The Garfield Movie has a Brahmastra and Ramayana connection

The animated flick The Garfield Movie is all set to release in India on Friday, May 17, a week before its release in North America and major markets on May 24. The buzz is tremendous for the film in the West and as per Variety, it’s all set to open at $35 million in the weekend, despite clashing with Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga. What’s interesting to note is that worldwide, audiences watching The Garfield Movie will see the mention of an Indian production house in the beginning slate and end credits.

It has come to light that Prime Focus, an Indian studio known for delivering VFX in local and international films, is one of the producers of The Garfield Movie. As soon as the film begins, the logo of Prime Focus is displayed along with Sony Pictures, Columbia Pictures, Alcon Entertainment etc. And in the end credits, Namit Malhotra’s name in big bold letters is mentioned as one of the producers.

Interestingly, Prime Focus was also one of the producers of Brahmastra. Released in 2022, this Ranbir Kapoor-Alia Bhatt starrer was loved for its concept, performances, music and of course VFX that matched global standards. If all goes well, Prime Focus will also be a part of one of the most awaited films, Ramayana, starring Ranbir Kapoor, Sai Pallavi and Yash of KGF fame. However, as per recent reports, Prime Focus is yet to fulfill the payment terms to producer Madhu Mantena.

Prime Focus has delivered VFX in several significant Hollywood films like Harry Potter series, Tenet, Dunkirk, films of the Marvel Cinematic Universe including Avengers: Endgame, Mission Impossible films, Fast & Furious films, movies of the DC Universe, Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire etc.

After The Garfield Movie, Prime Focus has also produced Animal Friends, which is a live action-cum-animated film starring Ryan Reynolds and Jason Momoa. It is expected to be released in 2025.

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Ishq Vishk Rebound Teaser: Rohit Saraf, Pashmina Roshan, Naila Grrewal, and Jibraan Khan are all set to give you lessons on ghosting, breadcrumbing, and other complex concepts of love

Ever heard of ghosting, breadcrumbing, benching, and caspering? No? Well, if not, get ready to dive into the world of modern love with a twist of Second Round in this Pyaar with Ishq Vishk Rebound – a Gen Z take on love stories unlike the Shahid Kapoor, Amrita Rao, Shenaz Treasurywala starrer prequel, which released in 2003. Just a day ago, the makers decided to add to the anticipation by dropping character posters introducing the charming foursome — Rohit Saraf, Pashmina Roshan, Jibraan Khan, and Naila Grrewal. While it created quite a stir among the audiences, the recently released teaser is all set to give you some more glimpses of the complex chemistry between these four college-going youngsters in the film.

On May 16, the makers dropped an intriguing teaser, transporting everyone back to their college days with mushy romances, true friendships, betrayal, and guaranteed entertainment! So, the question is: will you hold on, or move on? But the teaser asserts that this is not your regular love story. The one-minute long clip gives you montages of a complex web of romance between Sanya, Saheer, Riya, and Raghav, as they navigate love and friendship amid fears and insecurities that lead them down a challenging path where these relationships get entangled.

 

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Tips Films’, Ishq Vishk Rebound marks the debut of Hrithik Roshan’s cousin Pashmina Roshan alongside Naila Grrewal, who recently featured in the web-series Mamla Legal Hai and actor Jibraan Khan. Produced by Ramesh Taurani & Jaya Taurani, directed by Nipun Avinash Dharmadhikari, the film is slated to release in theatres June 21, 2024.

Also Read: Naila Grrewal says working with Ishq Vishk Rebound co-star Rohit Saraf was “a deeply rewarding journey”

Gautam Vig to play the lead in Star Bharat's upcoming supernatural thriller: Report

From Bigg Boss to Junooniyatt, Gautam Vig has become a renowned household name, courtesy his role as the obsessed Jordan in the Colors serial. Now fans of the actor would be excited to hear from inside sources that he is planning on taking up a new show, wherein he will be the lead. Although not many details have been revealed, it has been learnt that the actor, who was recently seen in the Dangal TV show Dalchini, is set to join an upcoming untitled show which is expected to be a supernatural thriller that will air on Star Bharat.

Sources state that the untitled show is produced under the banner of Full Focus Entertainment and is expected to premiere next month. The source also went on to state how the supernatural thriller is an unexplored genre for Gautam Vig and added, “Gautam is celebrated for his versatile acting skills, and now he is set to play the lead character in Star Bharat’s new show. This role marks a first-time experience for him, promising to be both interesting and intriguing. The show is expected to premiere in mid-June 2024.”

While this supernatural thriller is expected to bring a fresh and exciting storyline to Star Bharat’s audience, along with a fresh pairing on screen, it is being said the series will explore supernatural elements which will keep viewers on the edge of their seats along with a promise that it will feature Gautam in a role which will showcase a different facet of his acting abilities.

Meanwhile, as per the sources, the serial will be airing from Monday to Friday on Star Bharat but further information on the premiere and other details are currently being kept under wraps since the show is still in its initial stages.

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Hansal Mehta announces season 3 of Scam titled Scam 2010 - The Subrata Roy Saga based on founder of the business empire Sahara Group

Applause Entertainment, the creative force behind the globally lauded Scam series, proudly announces the third chapter of their groundbreaking franchise. Building upon the success of Scam 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story and Scam 2003: The Telgi Story, the newest installment will delve into the depths of one of India’s most storied financial scandals - Scam 2010 - The Subrata Roy Saga. Based on the book – "Sahara: The Untold Story by Tamal Bandyopadhyay", the series will be Produced by Applause Entertainment, in association with Studio Next and helmed by Hansal Mehta.

Scam 2010 is the dust-to-diamonds story of maverick businessman Subrata Roy. In the early 2000s, the glamourous Roy was caught in a whirlwind of accusations ranging from chit-fund manipulations to fake investors, ultimately leading to his arrest in 2014. With approx. 25,000 crore rupees still lying unclaimed with government authorities, the repercussions of the Scam continue to reverberate even today.

From the gripping portrayal of Harshad Mehta’s meteoric rise and fall in the stock market to the vivid depiction of Abdul Karim Telgi’s counterfeit empire, the Scam franchise sheds light on the infamous tales of financial fraud in India. Scam 2010 - The Subrata Roy Saga will be available on Sony LIV.

Sc3m is back!???????? Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga, coming soon on @SonyLIV#Scam2010OnSonyLIV ⁰@applausesocial @SonyLIVIntl @SPNStudioNEXT @nairsameer@deepaksegal @mehtahansal @Indranil1601 @prasoon_garg@PriyaJhavar @DevnidhiB @001Danish @saugatam @amansri pic.twitter.com/quhuHNwvbw — Hansal Mehta (@mehtahansal) May 16, 2024

Sameer Nair, Managing Director, Applause Entertainment, “The Scam series has become more than just a show; it's a pop cultural phenomenon. With Scam 2010: The Subrata Roy Saga, we are poised to raise the bar even higher, offering audiences an immersive journey into the life and times of one of the most audacious and ambitious minds in Indian business history. With Hansal at the helm and Sony LIV as our partner, we look forward to this next season.”

Hansal Mehta, Show Runner and Director, “Scam is not just a franchise for me. It is a chronicling of our times. I’m thrilled to collaborate again with Applause and Sony LIV to bring this larger-than-life story alive.”

Danish Khan, SonyLIV, “We are delighted to, once again, collaborate with Applause and Hansal Mehta to bring the third edition of the Scam series. The series has consistently been the most viewed franchise on Sony LIV and we are confident that the third edition will create newer benchmarks in compelling storytelling.” ALSO READ: Harry Potter star Tom Felton joins Pratik Gandhi & Hansal Mehtas Gandhi, international cast announced

Vicky Kaushal started his acting journey with a minor role in Anurag Kashyap’s Gangs of Wasseypur before his lead debut in Masaan

Known for his spellbinding performances in a variety of movies, Vicky Kaushal has entrenched himself as one of most versatile actors in Bollywood. On his birthday, fans and moviegoers have much to celebrate.

Vicky is known to many made his debut in Masaan for which he was highly appreciated in 2015. But that wasn’t the start to the actor’s acting journey. In 2012 Vicky had a minor role in Anurag Kashyap’s prominent film Gangs of Wasseypur.

In the iconic movie Vicky played a background character during the heated exchange between Nagma Khatoon and Sardar Khan played by Richa Chadha and Manoj Bajpayee respectively at a brothel. In a conversation with Mid Day, Kaushal spoke about how he got his role sharing that the original junior artists selected for the role backed out once they realised the setting was a brothel. Vicky who was assisting on the film then stepped in to fill the gap. “I’m that silhouette you see overacting behind the window grille when Nagma Khatoon is cursing Sardar Khan” he hilariously recalled.

His collaboration with Kashyap was not just till that but beyond as he continued to assist and act in Raman Raghav 2.0 in 2016. Vicky’s incredible journey started as an assistant director to acting as background and eventually being lead for successful films like URI: The Surgical Strike, Raazi and Sam Bahadur is the attestation to his talent.

He will soon be seen on-screen in Anand Tiwari’s Bad News with Tripti Dimri, Ammy Virk and Neha Dupia.

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Kangana Ranaut's Emergency postponed again due to Lok Sabha elections

The release of Kangana Ranaut's political drama Emergency has been postponed once again. The makers of the film issued a statement on Wednesday, announcing that the film will not hit theatres on June 14, 2024, as originally planned. This decision comes as Kangana Ranaut is currently deeply involved in the ongoing Lok Sabha elections, where she is contesting from Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.

In the statement, the team behind Emergency expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support received for Kangana Ranaut, affectionately referred to as the "queen" by her fans. They emphasized her commitment to serving the nation and fulfilling her responsibilities as a political candidate, which has led to the postponement of the film's release.

“Our hearts are filled with love pouring in for our queen Kangana Ranaut. As she prioritizes her duty to the nation and her commitment to serve the country, the release date of our much-awaited film ‘Emergency’ has been postponed. We promise to update you soon with a new release date. Thank you for your continued support,” the statement by team Emergency read.

 

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Emergency promises to delve into significant political events. The film is expected to explore the tumultuous period of India's history during the Emergency era, which lasted from 1975 to 1977.

This is not the first time Emergency has faced delays. The film, directed by Kangana Ranaut herself, has seen its release date pushed back on several occasions. The film also stars Milind Soman, Mahima Chaudhary, Shreyas Talpade, and Anupam Kher. ALSO READ: Kangana Ranaut declares assets worth Rs. 91 crore in election affidavit: 7 properties, Rs. 1.35 cr bank balance, 3 luxury cars, 6.7 kg gold