Iconic actor Danny Trejo is set to receive one of the biggest honors of his career.
The star of Machete, From Dusk Til Dawn, Spy Kids, Con Air, Heat, and hundreds of other films and television series will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Santa Fe Film Festival on Thursday, the festival’s opening night. His new film, American Underdog, will hold its U.S. premiere at Sfff that night, kicking off the event that runs in New Mexico’s capital city from April 25-28.
“Danny Trejo has developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard earned and atypical road to success,” the festival notes. “From years of imprisonment to helping troubled youth battle drug addictions, from acting to producing, and now on to restaurant ventures, Trejo’s name, face, and achievements are well recognized in Hollywood and beyond, but it is his continuous...
The star of Machete, From Dusk Til Dawn, Spy Kids, Con Air, Heat, and hundreds of other films and television series will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Santa Fe Film Festival on Thursday, the festival’s opening night. His new film, American Underdog, will hold its U.S. premiere at Sfff that night, kicking off the event that runs in New Mexico’s capital city from April 25-28.
“Danny Trejo has developed a prolific career in the entertainment industry with a hard earned and atypical road to success,” the festival notes. “From years of imprisonment to helping troubled youth battle drug addictions, from acting to producing, and now on to restaurant ventures, Trejo’s name, face, and achievements are well recognized in Hollywood and beyond, but it is his continuous...
- 4/20/2024
- by Matthew Carey
- Deadline Film + TV
Production has wrapped on the wartime coming-of-age feature film “The Collaborator,” based on the international bestseller by Kashmiri novelist Mirza Waheed.
The story is set in the 1990s on the Indian side of the Line of Control that separates Indian Kashmir from Pakistani Kashmir. The 17-year old protagonist known only as the “Boy” is forced by an Indian army captain to go into the valley that separates the two countries to count the army’s kills by collecting IDs off the dead. Most of these are teenage boys who have disappeared from his small village, and any one could be among his missing friends.
The novel was named as one of the 2011 books of the year in The Telegraph U.K., New Statesman, Business Standard and Telegraph India. It was also a 2011 Guardian first book award finalist.
The U.K.’s Rudi Dharmalingam stars in the role of Captain Kadian alongside newcomer Nikhil Singh Rai,...
The story is set in the 1990s on the Indian side of the Line of Control that separates Indian Kashmir from Pakistani Kashmir. The 17-year old protagonist known only as the “Boy” is forced by an Indian army captain to go into the valley that separates the two countries to count the army’s kills by collecting IDs off the dead. Most of these are teenage boys who have disappeared from his small village, and any one could be among his missing friends.
The novel was named as one of the 2011 books of the year in The Telegraph U.K., New Statesman, Business Standard and Telegraph India. It was also a 2011 Guardian first book award finalist.
The U.K.’s Rudi Dharmalingam stars in the role of Captain Kadian alongside newcomer Nikhil Singh Rai,...
- 12/14/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Matthew Morrison (Glee) and Kara Wang (Top Gun: Maverick) have been set to star in From Embers, a dramatic thriller from writer-director Kate Bohan and Studio 6688.
Co-starring in the indie, which wrapped production under an interim agreement in October, are Kathryn Morris (Cold Case), Christopher Shyer (The Night Agent), Kayla Bohan (Harper), Alexander J. Lee, London Kim (Barry), and Omi Vaidya (3 Idiots).
The film follows the life of single mother Lily (Wang) as she grapples with the sudden loss of her husband Ron (Kim) while caring for their nine-year-old autistic son, Kevin (Lee), and forming a bond with their new alcoholic neighbor, Marty Baker (Morrison), a painter with a passion for music who works hard to create a future for his 13-year-old daughter, Chloe (Bohan).
Pic was developed and produced by Studio 6688 in partnership with Kayla’s Movies, LLC. Kate Bohan produced, with Kathleen I-Ying Lee co-producing,...
Co-starring in the indie, which wrapped production under an interim agreement in October, are Kathryn Morris (Cold Case), Christopher Shyer (The Night Agent), Kayla Bohan (Harper), Alexander J. Lee, London Kim (Barry), and Omi Vaidya (3 Idiots).
The film follows the life of single mother Lily (Wang) as she grapples with the sudden loss of her husband Ron (Kim) while caring for their nine-year-old autistic son, Kevin (Lee), and forming a bond with their new alcoholic neighbor, Marty Baker (Morrison), a painter with a passion for music who works hard to create a future for his 13-year-old daughter, Chloe (Bohan).
Pic was developed and produced by Studio 6688 in partnership with Kayla’s Movies, LLC. Kate Bohan produced, with Kathleen I-Ying Lee co-producing,...
- 11/20/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Premiere Entertainment has snapped up world rights to the action-thriller Mr-9: Do Or Die, starring Frank Grillo, Michael Jai White, and Abm Sumon.
Filmmaker Asif Akbar directed the film from a screenplay he co-wrote with Nazim Ud Daula and Abdul Aziz. The film is based on the popular spy thriller novels by the late Bangladeshi writer Qazi Anwar Hussain. Hussain published 550 novels in the series, which was modeled after the James Bond series. Plot details are being kept under wraps, but we understand Sumon plays the lead character Masud Rana, a secret agent under the codename Mr-9 for the Bangladesh Counter Intelligence Agency.
Bangladesh-based Jaaz Multimedia, Al Bravo Films, and Chasing Butterflies Pictures have teamed up for the production in association with The Film Post. Executive producers are Niko Foster, Peter Nguyen and Phillip B. Goldfine. The pic is currently in post-production and was shot last summer across Las Vegas,...
Filmmaker Asif Akbar directed the film from a screenplay he co-wrote with Nazim Ud Daula and Abdul Aziz. The film is based on the popular spy thriller novels by the late Bangladeshi writer Qazi Anwar Hussain. Hussain published 550 novels in the series, which was modeled after the James Bond series. Plot details are being kept under wraps, but we understand Sumon plays the lead character Masud Rana, a secret agent under the codename Mr-9 for the Bangladesh Counter Intelligence Agency.
Bangladesh-based Jaaz Multimedia, Al Bravo Films, and Chasing Butterflies Pictures have teamed up for the production in association with The Film Post. Executive producers are Niko Foster, Peter Nguyen and Phillip B. Goldfine. The pic is currently in post-production and was shot last summer across Las Vegas,...
- 5/22/2023
- by Zac Ntim
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Danny Trejo (Machete) and Veronica Falcón (Ozark) have boarded American Underdog, an indie drama set in the world of Mma that is now in production in Chicago. The film, marking the feature directorial debut of Peruvian-American filmmaker Gustavo Martin, will also star Vishy Ayyar and Andrew Gray.
Pic’s protagonist is Jai (Ayyar), an ex-con on a soulful path wrestling with personal redemption when outside circumstances pit him in the ring against the fierce opponent, Marcus (Gray). Trejo portrays Dennis, who reluctantly comes out of retirement to train his former student, while Falcón steps into the role of Marcella, a local gym owner and community legend shepherding Jai in his return to fighting.
A production of Peach Partners, in association with Mulberry Films, and MxW Ventures, American Underdog will also star Suleka Mathew (Your Honor), Taylor Treadwell (Big Little Lies), Omi Vaidya (3 Idiots), Ranjita Chakravarty (Never Have I Ever...
Pic’s protagonist is Jai (Ayyar), an ex-con on a soulful path wrestling with personal redemption when outside circumstances pit him in the ring against the fierce opponent, Marcus (Gray). Trejo portrays Dennis, who reluctantly comes out of retirement to train his former student, while Falcón steps into the role of Marcella, a local gym owner and community legend shepherding Jai in his return to fighting.
A production of Peach Partners, in association with Mulberry Films, and MxW Ventures, American Underdog will also star Suleka Mathew (Your Honor), Taylor Treadwell (Big Little Lies), Omi Vaidya (3 Idiots), Ranjita Chakravarty (Never Have I Ever...
- 5/2/2023
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Slice-of-life comedy series “Brown Nation” will have its Indian television premiere on Comedy Central during the Diwali holiday frame. The series will bow on Oct. 22, 2022, with all episodes playing back-to-back.
Produced in 2016, the series initially played on Netflix. It follows characters Hasmukh and Dimple from Queens, New York, who attempt to balance their work-life troubles, keep their romance alive all whilst living under the same roof with Papaji, Hasmukh’s father-in-law. It stars Rajeev Varma (“Inside”), Shenaz Treasury (“The Big Sick”), Omi Vaidya (“3 Idiots”) and Melanie Chandra (“Hot Mess Holiday”).
The series is directed by Abi Varghese and written by Matt Grubb, George Kanatt, and Varghese.
“We created ‘Brown Nation’ because it is the sort of fun and breezy show that we love to watch on TV. We are truly excited that it is premiering on Comedy Central”, said Varghese.
Abi Varghese is represented globally by Tulsea, the talent...
Produced in 2016, the series initially played on Netflix. It follows characters Hasmukh and Dimple from Queens, New York, who attempt to balance their work-life troubles, keep their romance alive all whilst living under the same roof with Papaji, Hasmukh’s father-in-law. It stars Rajeev Varma (“Inside”), Shenaz Treasury (“The Big Sick”), Omi Vaidya (“3 Idiots”) and Melanie Chandra (“Hot Mess Holiday”).
The series is directed by Abi Varghese and written by Matt Grubb, George Kanatt, and Varghese.
“We created ‘Brown Nation’ because it is the sort of fun and breezy show that we love to watch on TV. We are truly excited that it is premiering on Comedy Central”, said Varghese.
Abi Varghese is represented globally by Tulsea, the talent...
- 10/20/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: Cara Santana (Vida) has signed on to star alongside Marcia Gay Harden, Halston Sage, Andrew Richardson and Aidan Quinn in Annette Haywood-Carter’s indie comedy Daughter of the Bride (w/t) for MarVista Entertainment and Particular Crowd.
The film currently in production centers on Diane (Harden) and Kate (Sage) — mother and daughter and inseparable friends, whose lives are turned upside down when mom announces her engagement to a mystery man (Quinn) that she’s been dating for only a few weeks. In a series of comical events, Kate must come to terms with letting her mother be happy with someone else while she navigates her own love life and career aspirations. Kate subconsciously tries to sabotage the wedding plans, despite officiating the ceremony, and unexpectedly meets a mystery man (Richardson) of her own that seems too good to be true.
Karen Bloch Morse wrote the script. The film is...
The film currently in production centers on Diane (Harden) and Kate (Sage) — mother and daughter and inseparable friends, whose lives are turned upside down when mom announces her engagement to a mystery man (Quinn) that she’s been dating for only a few weeks. In a series of comical events, Kate must come to terms with letting her mother be happy with someone else while she navigates her own love life and career aspirations. Kate subconsciously tries to sabotage the wedding plans, despite officiating the ceremony, and unexpectedly meets a mystery man (Richardson) of her own that seems too good to be true.
Karen Bloch Morse wrote the script. The film is...
- 6/28/2022
- by Matt Grobar
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: Michael Jai White (The Dark Knight), Abm Sumon (Dhoka) and Matt Passmore (Jigsaw) are among cast joining Frank Grillo (Captain America) in Asif Akbar’s spy thriller Mr-9, which is now underway.
Grillo’s son Remy Grillo will make his acting feature debut on the project which is shooting in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Also starring will be Sakshi Pradhan (Poison), Niko Foster (Army Of One), Omi Vaidya (3 Idiots), Oleg Prudius (Wolf Warrior 2), Jackie Siegel (The Queen of Versailles), Anisur Rahman Milon (The Last Thakur) and Shahidul Alam Sachchu.
Writer-director Asif Akbar’s spy action-thriller is based on the popular Masud Rana novels written by late novelist Qazi Anwar Hussain. Plot details are being kept under wraps but we understand Grillo will play the nemesis of secret agent Rana — code name Mr-9 — of the Bangladesh Counter Intelligence Agency.
Bangladeshi actor Abm Sumon will be the...
Grillo’s son Remy Grillo will make his acting feature debut on the project which is shooting in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Also starring will be Sakshi Pradhan (Poison), Niko Foster (Army Of One), Omi Vaidya (3 Idiots), Oleg Prudius (Wolf Warrior 2), Jackie Siegel (The Queen of Versailles), Anisur Rahman Milon (The Last Thakur) and Shahidul Alam Sachchu.
Writer-director Asif Akbar’s spy action-thriller is based on the popular Masud Rana novels written by late novelist Qazi Anwar Hussain. Plot details are being kept under wraps but we understand Grillo will play the nemesis of secret agent Rana — code name Mr-9 — of the Bangladesh Counter Intelligence Agency.
Bangladeshi actor Abm Sumon will be the...
- 6/14/2022
- by Andreas Wiseman
- Deadline Film + TV
Kollywood The actor added that he was recuperating well.Tnm StaffTwitter/ R MadhavanActor Madhavan is well-known among netizens for his witty posts on social media. This time, the 50-year- old actor chose to use humour to break the news of him testing positive for the coronavirus. This announcement comes after his 3 Idiots co-star Aamir Khan tested positive for the virus recently. Sharing a photo of Aamir Khan and himself from the 2009 hit movie 3 Idiots, Madhavan wrote that Farhan (his character in the movie) will always follow Rancho (Aamir’s character in 3 Idiots). “and Virus has always been after us But this time he bloody caught up,” his tweet read. Though Virus is the name of the character essayed by Boman Irani, who appears as the college’s strict director in the movie, the tweet also indicates that the actor tested positive for the coronavirus. Sticking to the central theme of 3 idiots,...
- 3/25/2021
- by SaradhaU
- The News Minute
Eros Now’s, ‘Metro Park’ – a hilarious sitcom about a typical Indian family settled abroad is back for a second season Andy is streaming now. Helmed by Abi Varghese & Ajayan Venugopalan – and written by Ajayan Venugopalan, The comedy-drama Metro Park Season 2 ensembles a stellar star cast – Ranvir Shorey, Purbi Joshi, Pitobash, Omi Vaidya, Vega Tamotia and Sarita Joshi playing pivotal characters along with Milind Soman and Gopal Dutt making a special appearance.
Over the years, the Indian culture has made its presence felt globally. Irrespective of which part of the world we are in, our deeply rooted Indian values of celebrating and socializing have given birth to many Indian communities around the world. The love and warmth radiated by Indians set them apart from everyone. Similar is the situation of the Indian Desi Gujarati family of Eros Now’s ‘Metro Park’, a perfect blend of drama and comedy, all set...
Over the years, the Indian culture has made its presence felt globally. Irrespective of which part of the world we are in, our deeply rooted Indian values of celebrating and socializing have given birth to many Indian communities around the world. The love and warmth radiated by Indians set them apart from everyone. Similar is the situation of the Indian Desi Gujarati family of Eros Now’s ‘Metro Park’, a perfect blend of drama and comedy, all set...
- 2/1/2021
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
The cast of the web show, Metro Park, has started shooting for the second season in New Jersey, USA.
Ranvir Shorey, Purbi Joshi, Omi Vaidya and Vega Tamotia are amomng actors facing the camera for season two of the series that showcases the quirks of the everyday life of a Gujarati family living abroad. Sarita Joshi and Gopal Dutt have also joined the team.
"Finally back to work... thank you #Metropark season 2 this is going to be a fun ride," Purbi shared.
The second season of "Metro Park" is written by Ajayan Venugopalan and directed by Abi Varghese and Ajayan Venugopalan. The season will stream on Eros Now. --ians/sim/vnc...
Ranvir Shorey, Purbi Joshi, Omi Vaidya and Vega Tamotia are amomng actors facing the camera for season two of the series that showcases the quirks of the everyday life of a Gujarati family living abroad. Sarita Joshi and Gopal Dutt have also joined the team.
"Finally back to work... thank you #Metropark season 2 this is going to be a fun ride," Purbi shared.
The second season of "Metro Park" is written by Ajayan Venugopalan and directed by Abi Varghese and Ajayan Venugopalan. The season will stream on Eros Now. --ians/sim/vnc...
- 10/14/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
SandalwoodExpectations are high on this project as Puneeth and director Chethan Kumar are collaborating for the first time.Digital NativeDigital NativePuneeth Rajkumar and director Chethan Kumar are teaming up for the movie titled James and the project was announced several months ago but came to a grinding halt due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Expectations are high on this project as Puneeth and Chethan are collaborating for the first time. Charan Raj has been finalised to compose the tunes for this entertainer with Shreesha Kuduvalli handling the camera and Deepu S Kumar roped in to do the edits. Bankrolled by Kishore Pathikonda, James will be a complete mass entertainer, say sources. While it was announced that the Sandalwood stunt choreographer Ravi Varma will be designing the action sequences, the latest reports point out that the ace stunt master duo, Ram – Lakshman from Tollywood have been brought in to handle the special sequences in James.
- 10/6/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
SandalwoodReports have emerged that Puneeth Rajkumar may be reprising the role done by Aamir Khan in the original. Digital NativeDigital NativeWith 3 Idiots and its Tamil remake Nanban doing well at the box office, plans are now on to remake the film in Kannada. Reports have emerged that Puneeth Rajkumar may be reprising the role done by Aamir Khan in the original. The other names in the fray include Ganesh, Rajesh Krishna, Diganth, Srinagar Kitty, and Yogesh. More details about this project are expected to be out soon. The Bollywood flick 3 Idiots was one of the biggest hits in the Indian film industry. Released in 2009, this coming-of-age comedy-drama was co-written by Abhijat Joshi along with Rajkumar Hirani, who had wielded the megaphone for this venture. 3 Idiots had Aamir Khan, R Madhavan, Sharman Joshi, Kareena Kapoor, Boman Irani and Omi Vaidya in pivotal roles. The technical team of this film comprised Sanjay Wadnarekar,...
- 9/11/2020
- by Luke
- The News Minute
Actor Sharman Joshi says 3 Idiots is undoubtedly his favourite among the many films he has done.
"I have done many films, but '3 Idiots' is my favourite. My character, Raju Rastogi, had so many colours. That role taught me how to find a way and take a chance after losing yourself in chaos. I had a lot of fun shooting for the film," Sharman told Ians.
He also recalled how he and R. Madhavan used to gel with hostel students at Iim Bangalore, where a large part of the film was shot.
"When Aamir or Raju sir (director Rajkumar Hirani) was busy, Maddy and I used to go for a walk post dinner and interact with the hostel students. We made so many friends. I remember we used to have coffee with them and even played tennis and badminton. I re-lived my college life during the shoot of '3 Idiots',...
"I have done many films, but '3 Idiots' is my favourite. My character, Raju Rastogi, had so many colours. That role taught me how to find a way and take a chance after losing yourself in chaos. I had a lot of fun shooting for the film," Sharman told Ians.
He also recalled how he and R. Madhavan used to gel with hostel students at Iim Bangalore, where a large part of the film was shot.
"When Aamir or Raju sir (director Rajkumar Hirani) was busy, Maddy and I used to go for a walk post dinner and interact with the hostel students. We made so many friends. I remember we used to have coffee with them and even played tennis and badminton. I re-lived my college life during the shoot of '3 Idiots',...
- 9/8/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
The discovery of one extraterrestrial could lead to the uncovering of an entire unknown species from a parallel universe in Asif Akbar's new movie Astro. With the sci-fi thriller coming to DVD on June 5th from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment, we've been provided with an exclusive clip to share with Daily Dead readers!
"This June, be careful what you search for.
From director Asif Akbar comes the "compelling"* new sci-fi thriller Astro, starring Gary Daniels, Dominique Swain (Alpha Dog), Marshal Hilton (Primal Rage) and Michael Pare (The Shelter), arriving on DVD June 5 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
A billionaire's private space exploration program returns to Earth with an abducted extraterrestrial from a newly discovered alien planet in a unique new film that "kickstarts an original sci-fi franchise"*.
Louis Mandylor (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Max Wasa, Omi Vaidya, Luke G. Crosby, Orson Chaplin, Gianni Capaldi, Spice Williams-Crosby, Courtney Akbar,...
"This June, be careful what you search for.
From director Asif Akbar comes the "compelling"* new sci-fi thriller Astro, starring Gary Daniels, Dominique Swain (Alpha Dog), Marshal Hilton (Primal Rage) and Michael Pare (The Shelter), arriving on DVD June 5 from Sony Pictures Home Entertainment.
A billionaire's private space exploration program returns to Earth with an abducted extraterrestrial from a newly discovered alien planet in a unique new film that "kickstarts an original sci-fi franchise"*.
Louis Mandylor (My Big Fat Greek Wedding), Max Wasa, Omi Vaidya, Luke G. Crosby, Orson Chaplin, Gianni Capaldi, Spice Williams-Crosby, Courtney Akbar,...
- 6/4/2018
- by Derek Anderson
- DailyDead
Sci-fi thriller Astro comes from director Asif Akbar and tells of a billionaire’s private space exploration program returning to Earth with an abducted extraterrestrial from a newly discovered alien planet.
Astro stars the underrated, and underused Gary Daniels, Dominique Swain and Marshal Hilton, along with Louis Mandylor, Max Wasa, Omi Vaidya, Luke G. Crosby, Orson Chaplin, Gianni Capaldi, Spice Williams-Crosby, Courtney Akbar, Christopher Showerman and Michael Pare.
Director Asif Akbar and the films co-writer Bernard Selling are currently finishing the accompanying Astro book series based on the movie, which be released on Amazon in July – alongside the DVD which releases in the U.S. and North America through eOne and ITN Distribution on June 6th.
Astro stars the underrated, and underused Gary Daniels, Dominique Swain and Marshal Hilton, along with Louis Mandylor, Max Wasa, Omi Vaidya, Luke G. Crosby, Orson Chaplin, Gianni Capaldi, Spice Williams-Crosby, Courtney Akbar, Christopher Showerman and Michael Pare.
Director Asif Akbar and the films co-writer Bernard Selling are currently finishing the accompanying Astro book series based on the movie, which be released on Amazon in July – alongside the DVD which releases in the U.S. and North America through eOne and ITN Distribution on June 6th.
- 5/4/2018
- by Phil Wheat
- Nerdly
Sci-fi thriller Astro, featuring Gary Daniels (The Expendables), Dominique Swain (Lolita) and Marshal Hilton (Primal Rage), bows at Cannes in May before hitting home ent platforms in July.
Directed by Asif Akbar and written by Akbar and Bernard Selling, Astro tells of a billionaire's private space exploration program returning to Earth with an abducted extraterrestrial from a newly discovered alien planet.
Louis Mandylor, Max Wasa, Omi Vaidya, Luke G. Crosby, Orson Chaplin, Gianni Capaldi, Spice Williams-Crosby, Courtney Akbar, Christopher Showerman a...
Directed by Asif Akbar and written by Akbar and Bernard Selling, Astro tells of a billionaire's private space exploration program returning to Earth with an abducted extraterrestrial from a newly discovered alien planet.
Louis Mandylor, Max Wasa, Omi Vaidya, Luke G. Crosby, Orson Chaplin, Gianni Capaldi, Spice Williams-Crosby, Courtney Akbar, Christopher Showerman a...
- 5/2/2018
- QuietEarth.us
Blackmail
Starring Irrfan Khan, Kriti Kulhari, Arunodoy Singh, Divya Dutta, Praduman Singh, Anuja Sathe, Omi Vaidya
Directed by Abhinay Deo
If I didn’t know about Irrfan’s health issue I’d still be shaken by his hangdog unenthusiastic expression as he plods through his chosen life of a born loser in this savagely funny satire on adultery and blackmail.
In the strikingly shot (by cinematographer Jay Oza) opening we see Irrfan struggling to stay afloat through his office hours, fighting shy of going home because the spark has gone from his marriage and wife who watches cheesy song sequences on television to while away her time. Actually it was never there, the spark I mean. In a wedding song that comes on at the end of the film taken from Irrfan’s Dev’s marriage to Reena (Kirti Kulhari) seven years earlier, we see how mismatched and ill-at-ease the couple was.
Starring Irrfan Khan, Kriti Kulhari, Arunodoy Singh, Divya Dutta, Praduman Singh, Anuja Sathe, Omi Vaidya
Directed by Abhinay Deo
If I didn’t know about Irrfan’s health issue I’d still be shaken by his hangdog unenthusiastic expression as he plods through his chosen life of a born loser in this savagely funny satire on adultery and blackmail.
In the strikingly shot (by cinematographer Jay Oza) opening we see Irrfan struggling to stay afloat through his office hours, fighting shy of going home because the spark has gone from his marriage and wife who watches cheesy song sequences on television to while away her time. Actually it was never there, the spark I mean. In a wedding song that comes on at the end of the film taken from Irrfan’s Dev’s marriage to Reena (Kirti Kulhari) seven years earlier, we see how mismatched and ill-at-ease the couple was.
- 4/4/2018
- by Subhash K Jha
- Bollyspice
Hitting theaters tomorrow is the dramedy For Here or To Go?, written and produced by Rishi S. Bhilawadika, directed by Rucha Humnabadkar and featuring Ali Fazal, Amitosh Nagpal, Omi Vaidya, Melanie Kannokada, Rajit Kapur, and Samrat Chakrabarti.
This very important and timely film shines a light on the many personal battles faced by legal Indian immigrants living in America, including the struggles to get and keep H1-b visas, being granted a green card and how it is hard for them to be able to feel connected as citizens in the Us because they don’t know if they are going to stay or go.
The film tells the story of Young Silicon Valley software engineer Vivek Pandit (Ali Fazal) who is poised to become a key hire at a promising healthcare startup, but when they realize his work visa has less than a year remaining, the offer disappears. Having...
This very important and timely film shines a light on the many personal battles faced by legal Indian immigrants living in America, including the struggles to get and keep H1-b visas, being granted a green card and how it is hard for them to be able to feel connected as citizens in the Us because they don’t know if they are going to stay or go.
The film tells the story of Young Silicon Valley software engineer Vivek Pandit (Ali Fazal) who is poised to become a key hire at a promising healthcare startup, but when they realize his work visa has less than a year remaining, the offer disappears. Having...
- 3/30/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Known for his work both on the big screen and small, Omi Vaidya burst onto the Bollywood scene with his incredible performance in Rajkumar Hirani’s 3 Idiots. The actor continued to work in Bollywood and then came back to the Us to delve into some fabulous, varied and very interesting characters and projects.
I was able to have a long catch up chat with Omi about his current work including an important movie, a cool Bolly-mentary, a funny Netflix show and his newest special television project. Check out what Chatur has been up too.
First up we talked about his newest film For Here or To Go?, which is releasing this Friday, March 31st. The dramedy puts the spotlight on immigration status in America. Along with Omi, the film stars Ali Faizal, Rajit Kapur, Amitosh Nagpal, Samrat Chakrabarti and Melanie Chandra.
For Here of To Go? is the story of...
I was able to have a long catch up chat with Omi about his current work including an important movie, a cool Bolly-mentary, a funny Netflix show and his newest special television project. Check out what Chatur has been up too.
First up we talked about his newest film For Here or To Go?, which is releasing this Friday, March 31st. The dramedy puts the spotlight on immigration status in America. Along with Omi, the film stars Ali Faizal, Rajit Kapur, Amitosh Nagpal, Samrat Chakrabarti and Melanie Chandra.
For Here of To Go? is the story of...
- 3/29/2017
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Following acclaim and awards at international film festivals, the important motion picture For Here Or To Go? releases in theaters on March 31 putting the spotlight on immigration status in America.
Young Silicon Valley software engineer Vivek Pandit is poised to become a key hire at a promising healthcare startup, but when they realize his work visa has less than a year remaining, the offer disappears. Having learned the hard way about the flaws in his “it’s just paperwork” mentality, Vivek battles forces beyond his control to get his visa extended, whether at his existing company or a new job. Along the way, his eyes are opened to the similar struggles of his own roommates and those around him. American in mind and Indian at heart, this is a contemporary story of ambition and ambivalence fueled by one’s immigration status that characterizes the dilemma of modern cultural displacement.
Check out...
Young Silicon Valley software engineer Vivek Pandit is poised to become a key hire at a promising healthcare startup, but when they realize his work visa has less than a year remaining, the offer disappears. Having learned the hard way about the flaws in his “it’s just paperwork” mentality, Vivek battles forces beyond his control to get his visa extended, whether at his existing company or a new job. Along the way, his eyes are opened to the similar struggles of his own roommates and those around him. American in mind and Indian at heart, this is a contemporary story of ambition and ambivalence fueled by one’s immigration status that characterizes the dilemma of modern cultural displacement.
Check out...
- 3/20/2017
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Many Cups of Chai Films has released the new trailer for “For Here to Go?,” a timely drama about an Indian man played by Ali Fazal dealing with the looming expiration of his work visa just as he’s set to receive a new job. Watch below.
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Here’s the synopsis: “Young Silicon Valley software engineer Vivek Pandit is poised to become a key hire at a promising healthcare startup, but when they realize his work visa has less than a year remaining, the offer disappears. Having learned the hard way about the flaws in his ‘it’s just paperwork’ mentality, Vivek battles forces beyond his control to get his visa extended, whether at his existing company or a new job. Along the way, his eyes are opened to the similar struggles of...
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Here’s the synopsis: “Young Silicon Valley software engineer Vivek Pandit is poised to become a key hire at a promising healthcare startup, but when they realize his work visa has less than a year remaining, the offer disappears. Having learned the hard way about the flaws in his ‘it’s just paperwork’ mentality, Vivek battles forces beyond his control to get his visa extended, whether at his existing company or a new job. Along the way, his eyes are opened to the similar struggles of...
- 3/1/2017
- by Michael Nordine
- Indiewire
American Desis is the fresh, funny, and vulnerable new podcast from actor Arjun Gupta and comedian Akaash Singh. Employing banter and a chemistry that is sure to make you smile, Akaash and Arjun explore what it means to be South Asian in America today through interviews and discussions. The interview guests range from young professional South Asians in diverse and new age fields, to established veterans of the traditional paths. From members of the severely underrepresented South Asian gay community, to an elder Grandma from India struggling to adjust to new surroundings. Some notable guests on the American Desi Podcast are, Gotham Chopra, DJ Rekha, Dr. Varun Soni, D’ Loco Kid, and Actor Omi Vaidya.
Akaash Singh is a stand up comedian based in NYC, with his comedy deeply rooted in the experiences he had as an Indian who grew up in Texas. After working his way up through the New York City comedy circuit,...
Akaash Singh is a stand up comedian based in NYC, with his comedy deeply rooted in the experiences he had as an Indian who grew up in Texas. After working his way up through the New York City comedy circuit,...
- 4/23/2015
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
The Chicago South Asian Film Festival, to be held between September 18th and 21st, will open with Geethu Mohandas’ Liar’s Dice. The film has Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Geetanjali Thapa in lead roles and was screened at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year.
Amit Kumar’s Monsoon Shootout will be the centerpiece film of the festival. Agneya Singh’s M Cream will be screened as the Friday night feature. Rajat Kapoor’s Ankhon Dekhi will close the Festival on Sunday evening.
Here is the complete lineup of the festival:
A Boy Called Boris (Director: Ashok Vish): World Premiere; Short Film; United States; Max Kolby, Brian Gildea, Jose Amor
Algorithms (Director: Ian McDonald): U.S. Premiere; Documentary; India
Ankhon Dekhi (Director: Rajat Kapoor): Chicago Premiere; Feature; India; Sanjay Mishra, Rajat Kapoor, Seema Pahwa
Are You Listening! – Shunte Ki Pao! (Director: Kamar Ahmad Simon): U.S. Premiere...
Amit Kumar’s Monsoon Shootout will be the centerpiece film of the festival. Agneya Singh’s M Cream will be screened as the Friday night feature. Rajat Kapoor’s Ankhon Dekhi will close the Festival on Sunday evening.
Here is the complete lineup of the festival:
A Boy Called Boris (Director: Ashok Vish): World Premiere; Short Film; United States; Max Kolby, Brian Gildea, Jose Amor
Algorithms (Director: Ian McDonald): U.S. Premiere; Documentary; India
Ankhon Dekhi (Director: Rajat Kapoor): Chicago Premiere; Feature; India; Sanjay Mishra, Rajat Kapoor, Seema Pahwa
Are You Listening! – Shunte Ki Pao! (Director: Kamar Ahmad Simon): U.S. Premiere...
- 9/9/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
The gloomy phase at the box-office continues with all the new releases of the week, Arjun-Chitrangda's Inkaar, the Sachiin Joshi starrer Mumbai Mirror and the Omi Vaidya directed, Bandook, have all failed!Coming to Sudhir Mishra's Inkaar, after a dull opening day, the film failed to show any significant growth during the next two days, netting around 5.60 crore during the opening weekend from India Read More...
- 1/22/2013
- Bollywood Trade
The gloomy phase at the box-office continues with all the new releases of the week, Arjun-Chitrangda's Inkaar, the Sachiin Joshi starrer Mumbai Mirror and the Omi Vaidya directed, Bandook, have all failed!Coming to Sudhir Mishra's Inkaar, after a dull opening day, the film failed to show any significant growth during the next two days, netting around 5.60 crore during the opening weekend from India. With Monday seeing a further fall, Inkaar has little chances of survival.
- 1/22/2013
- by Abid, Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mumbai, July 28: Indian-American actor Omi Vaidya is on a high after his documentary "Big In Bollywood" was declared the best foreign film at the recently concluded Las Vegas Film Festival.
"My documentary 'Big in Bollywood' wins Best Foreign Film at the Las Vegas Film Festival. Jackpot," Omi, 27, tweeted Sunday.
The documentary chronicles Omi's struggling days as an actor in Los Angeles and how he lands a dream role.
"My documentary 'Big in Bollywood' wins Best Foreign Film at the Las Vegas Film Festival. Jackpot," Omi, 27, tweeted Sunday.
The documentary chronicles Omi's struggling days as an actor in Los Angeles and how he lands a dream role.
- 7/29/2012
- by Lohit Reddy
- RealBollywood.com
Popular for his Chatur (Silencer) act in 3 Idiots, actor Omi Vaidya is all set to direct a psychological thriller. Talking to the media at the Iifa Awards 2012 in Singapore, Omi made the big announcement ”I am directing a psychological thriller and it’s very different from what I have done so far. It’s very exciting but I can’t tell you anything about it because I don’t want to give it (concept) away.”
When asked whom he plans to cast, Omi refused to reveal any names “It has got some big names attached to it. I can’t really tell you those names right now… hopefully, it will be good and all of you will enjoy it. I might act in the film too.”Read More...
When asked whom he plans to cast, Omi refused to reveal any names “It has got some big names attached to it. I can’t really tell you those names right now… hopefully, it will be good and all of you will enjoy it. I might act in the film too.”Read More...
- 6/8/2012
- by Indicine Team
- indicine
Singapore, June 8: Actor Omi Vaidya, popularly known as Chatur of "3 Idiots", is set to wield the megaphone for a psychological thriller and says he may act in it.
"I am directing a psychological thriller and it's very different than what I have done so far. It's very exciting but I can't tell you anything about it because I don't want to give it (concept) away," Omi told Ians.
Omi refuses to reveal details, but says it will have some known.
"I am directing a psychological thriller and it's very different than what I have done so far. It's very exciting but I can't tell you anything about it because I don't want to give it (concept) away," Omi told Ians.
Omi refuses to reveal details, but says it will have some known.
- 6/8/2012
- by Smith Cox
- RealBollywood.com
Omi Vaidya shot to fame with his funny portrayal of Chatur in the hugely succesfull 3 Idiots. After that he was seen in Dil Toh Bachcha Hai Ji, Players and most recently in Jodi Breakers. He had even anchored the talent show Chhote Ustaad of Star Plus in 2010. Now his next role, that of director. He revealed to us that he will direct very soon but the question was what type of film. Even though one would expect a comedy film while thinking of the actor, he surprises everyone by revealing that it is a sci-fi thriller for which he wrote the script.
“I am very interested in science fiction and wrote a script in that genre. It’s a sci-fi thriller. It will be a heavily plot-based film. Of course, I will ‘Bollywoodise’ it,” he says, adding, “It’s a small budget film and will go on the floor by...
“I am very interested in science fiction and wrote a script in that genre. It’s a sci-fi thriller. It will be a heavily plot-based film. Of course, I will ‘Bollywoodise’ it,” he says, adding, “It’s a small budget film and will go on the floor by...
- 3/5/2012
- by Charla Manohar
- Bollyspice
No one can forget his funny act in the film 3 Idiots. It was literally an overnight success for actor Omi Vaidya when he mesmerised the audiences with his act as Chatur Ramalingam in the film. That was some years ago when the expectations from the actor had skyrocketed after his debut performance in Bollywood.Unfortunately, much has changed ever since. Omi Vaidya has a string of unsuccessful films right behind him. Dil Toh Bacha Hai Ji, Desi Boyz, Players and the recent Jodi B...
- 3/3/2012
- GlamSham
Unusual pairings often involve a big risk. They may work, they may not. And affect the movie big time. This week’s release, Jodi Breakers, brings together the sweet, chubby Madhavan and the sexy Bipasha Basu as the professional couple to are out there to help troubled couples.
Sid (R.Madhavan), a recent divorcee, thinks marriage is a one way ticket to ruin your life and helps breakup the marriages of those who think so too. Enter Sonali (Bipasha Basu), who though with an opposite view, teams up with him to break the jodis of unhappy couples as painlessly as possible. All’s well until a case they take up ends wrongly and they take it upon themselves to fix the mess they created.
If you look at the basic storyline closely, it pretty much resembles the 2010 sleeper hit Band Baaja Baaraat. Boy and girl come together as business partners...
Sid (R.Madhavan), a recent divorcee, thinks marriage is a one way ticket to ruin your life and helps breakup the marriages of those who think so too. Enter Sonali (Bipasha Basu), who though with an opposite view, teams up with him to break the jodis of unhappy couples as painlessly as possible. All’s well until a case they take up ends wrongly and they take it upon themselves to fix the mess they created.
If you look at the basic storyline closely, it pretty much resembles the 2010 sleeper hit Band Baaja Baaraat. Boy and girl come together as business partners...
- 2/26/2012
- by Prateeksha Khot
- Bollyspice
Omi Vaidya is changing it up again and this time he is going really out of his comfort zone for his role in Jodi Breakers. The comedy film, which opens today, stars R. Madhavan and Bipasha Basu, with Omi bringing in the funny as one of Madhavan’s friends. This role was a stretch for the actor because he is someone totally opposite to who he is, his character is totally into how he looks and wants to get girls kind of guy, but because of that it made him really want to play that part. Like all roles, Omi looks for what he can relate to and then totally becomes that character. In fact, so much so that sometimes he doesn’t even remember what he did in the scenes and many times is surprised when he is dubbing for the film. From what we have seen so far...
- 2/24/2012
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Yesterday we showed you the exclusive interview with Madhavan and today we have Bipasha Basu talking about their new rom-com Jodi Breakers!
Watch as the gorgeous actress talks about working with Maddy, her role and how it is actually like she is in real life and lots more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ok5n5CVL7g
Jodi breakers is a cheeky entertainer which takes a peek-a-boo into dysfunctional romantic relationships that eventually lead to breakups. Pairing the vivacious and exciting actors – Madhavan and Bipasha together for the first time, the film also stars Milind Soman and Deepanita Sharma along with the ever – roguish Omi Vaidya and ever – charming Helen. The film has been shot in the scenic locales of Greece and Goa along with a considerable chunk on- sets in Mumbai.
Sid ( R Madhavan ) is a break-up specialist ,helping wronged parties out of bad relationships. He guarantees a quick,...
Watch as the gorgeous actress talks about working with Maddy, her role and how it is actually like she is in real life and lots more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Ok5n5CVL7g
Jodi breakers is a cheeky entertainer which takes a peek-a-boo into dysfunctional romantic relationships that eventually lead to breakups. Pairing the vivacious and exciting actors – Madhavan and Bipasha together for the first time, the film also stars Milind Soman and Deepanita Sharma along with the ever – roguish Omi Vaidya and ever – charming Helen. The film has been shot in the scenic locales of Greece and Goa along with a considerable chunk on- sets in Mumbai.
Sid ( R Madhavan ) is a break-up specialist ,helping wronged parties out of bad relationships. He guarantees a quick,...
- 2/23/2012
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
As the Bipasha Basu and Madhavan starrer Jodi Breakers is all set to release this Friday, we bring you some fun-filled moments from the sets of the film.The cast of Jodi Breakers were divided into two groups, a male and a female gang. The female gang included Bipasha Basu, Dipannita Sharma and Mrinalini Sharma who used to go shopping once the shoot got over and the guy gang Madhavan, Omi Vaidya and director Ashwini Chaudhry used to go hopping in casinos and gamble. May be...
- 2/22/2012
- GlamSham
In this special dialog promo we have a sneak peek into the ever fabulous Helen’s appearance in the upcoming rom-com Jodi Breakers.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjlUUYNjALQ
As you can see even in this little look, Helen lights up the screen with her talent and presence as always! Jodi Breakers also stars the exciting new jodi of Bipasha Basu and R Madhavan, along with funny man Omi Vaidya! Directed by Ashwini Chaudhary, the film also features, Milind Soman , Dipanita Sharma, and Mrinalini Sharma in the fun rom-com which hits theaters on Friday, February 24th!!
Check out Helen in Jodi Breakers! is a post from: BollySpice...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjlUUYNjALQ
As you can see even in this little look, Helen lights up the screen with her talent and presence as always! Jodi Breakers also stars the exciting new jodi of Bipasha Basu and R Madhavan, along with funny man Omi Vaidya! Directed by Ashwini Chaudhary, the film also features, Milind Soman , Dipanita Sharma, and Mrinalini Sharma in the fun rom-com which hits theaters on Friday, February 24th!!
Check out Helen in Jodi Breakers! is a post from: BollySpice...
- 2/20/2012
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
New Delhi, Feb 20: Box office continues its stint with romantic comedy with "Jodi Breakers" and "Tere Naal Love Ho Gaya" hitting the screens Friday. While the former will see an unconventional pair of Bipasha Basu and R. Madhavan together, the latter has real life couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza.
Director Ashwini Chaudhary's "Jodi Breakers" cast also has Omi Vaidya, Dipannita Sharma, Mrinalini Sharma, Milind Soman and Kay Kay Menon. A production venture of Prasar Visions Pvt Ltd, the film will release on 1,200 screens.
The film's story takes a dig at dysfunctional romantic relationship that eventually.
Director Ashwini Chaudhary's "Jodi Breakers" cast also has Omi Vaidya, Dipannita Sharma, Mrinalini Sharma, Milind Soman and Kay Kay Menon. A production venture of Prasar Visions Pvt Ltd, the film will release on 1,200 screens.
The film's story takes a dig at dysfunctional romantic relationship that eventually.
- 2/20/2012
- by Meeta Kabra
- RealBollywood.com
The fabulous cast of Jodi Breakers which includes the beautiful Bipasha, the adorable Madhavan and the funny Omi Vaidya is on a tour to promote the movie and they recently stopped in Jaipur!
Check out these exclusive shots from the event!
Set to release on Friday, February 24th, the film directed by Ashwini Chaudhary is a very cute romantic comedy. Bipasha told us exclusively, “It is my first romantic comedy. It is opposite Madhavan. It is a really cute film because for the first time I play a very cute and endearing character called Sonali. These two people actually specialize in breaking up couples. We have taken that up as a profession that we are going to break up couples and we are going to make money on it. They are somewhat like divorce experts, but it is not a real profession what we do (laughs) in the film. It...
Check out these exclusive shots from the event!
Set to release on Friday, February 24th, the film directed by Ashwini Chaudhary is a very cute romantic comedy. Bipasha told us exclusively, “It is my first romantic comedy. It is opposite Madhavan. It is a really cute film because for the first time I play a very cute and endearing character called Sonali. These two people actually specialize in breaking up couples. We have taken that up as a profession that we are going to break up couples and we are going to make money on it. They are somewhat like divorce experts, but it is not a real profession what we do (laughs) in the film. It...
- 2/19/2012
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
The progress of Sanjay Dutt's much talked about project Satte Pe Satta remake, which was a bit slow, has now, it seems, gained momentum. Some time back it was held that Karisma Kapoor, who is making her comeback on the silver screen after a hiatus, will be stepping in the shoes of veteran actress Hema Malini for the remake. And now the latest development is that Omi Vaidya of 3 Idiots fame is all set to play the youngest brother (Shani) which was essayed by Sachin Pilgaonkar in th...
- 2/14/2012
- GlamSham
We have a new look into the upcoming film Jodi Breakers, which brings together for the first time the totally cute jodi of Bipasha Basu and R. Madhavan. The fun rom-com with breakups being the fun is set to hit theaters on February 24th. Directed by Ashwini Chaudhary, Jodi Breakers also stars Milind Soman, Mrinalini Sharma, Deepanita Sharma, Omi Vaidya and Helen.
Check out this brand new trailer and a new poster too!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kffH7RWSLXc
New Look: Jodi Breakers Theatrical Trailer! is a post from: BollySpice...
Check out this brand new trailer and a new poster too!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=kffH7RWSLXc
New Look: Jodi Breakers Theatrical Trailer! is a post from: BollySpice...
- 2/11/2012
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
It was a night of music, dance and entertainment for the Jodi Breakers last Friday as the lead pair Bipasha Basu and R. Madhavan were present at the grand music launch. Also joining in the fun, along with the two stars, were the other cast members – Omi Vaidya, Milind Soman, Dipannita Sharma and Mrinalini Sharma – as well as director Ashwini Chaudhary, choreographer Bosco and music director duo Salim-Sulaiman.
The night started with a dance performance on the popular song ‘Kuwara’ which was sung by Salim. Maddy – on whom the song is picturized – made an entry on stage with this song. Next followed the sexy number Bipasha where the gorgeous Bips –looking ravishing in a sari- danced to the hot number. The evening was followed by performances on other songs from the album. Milind, Mrinalini and Dipannita joined in and gave company to Bips and Maddy who gave romantic poses to the audience and danced together.
The night started with a dance performance on the popular song ‘Kuwara’ which was sung by Salim. Maddy – on whom the song is picturized – made an entry on stage with this song. Next followed the sexy number Bipasha where the gorgeous Bips –looking ravishing in a sari- danced to the hot number. The evening was followed by performances on other songs from the album. Milind, Mrinalini and Dipannita joined in and gave company to Bips and Maddy who gave romantic poses to the audience and danced together.
- 1/25/2012
- by Prateeksha Khot
- Bollyspice
In the new song from her upcoming film Jodi Breakers, Bipasha Basu once again proves why she is considered one of the hottest and most beautiful stars in Bollywood. Titled ‘Bipasha’, the song sung by Shradha Pandit, Shadab Faridi has a really cool groove and sound which was composed by Salim-Sulaiman.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6dxTBxa8FA
Tweeting about the song she wrote, “I hd 2 sit on this really high stool 1 whole day in this huge set fr d song !Felt i ws punished!End result is amazing! Salim Sulaiman r awesome composers!”
She also tweeted some pics from the sets
Check them out!
Check out this hot poster too!
Jodi Breakers, which is set to hit theaters February 25th also stars R. Madhavan, Omi Vaidya, Milind Soman, Dipanita Sharma, Mrinalini Sharma and Helen.
Bipasha! – Jodi Breakers is a post from: BollySpice...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=n6dxTBxa8FA
Tweeting about the song she wrote, “I hd 2 sit on this really high stool 1 whole day in this huge set fr d song !Felt i ws punished!End result is amazing! Salim Sulaiman r awesome composers!”
She also tweeted some pics from the sets
Check them out!
Check out this hot poster too!
Jodi Breakers, which is set to hit theaters February 25th also stars R. Madhavan, Omi Vaidya, Milind Soman, Dipanita Sharma, Mrinalini Sharma and Helen.
Bipasha! – Jodi Breakers is a post from: BollySpice...
- 1/22/2012
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Actor R. Madhavan is not amused by the plagiarism charges levelled against his new Hindi film .Jodi Breakers. by the Indian distributors of the Belgian film .Heartbreakers...Let them read our script and point out even one similarity. I challenge them to prove we.ve copied even a frame,. said Madhavan.Directed by Ashwini Chaudhary, .Jodi Breakers. is a story of two individuals who break others. relationships but end up falling in love with each other.It has been reported that the film is embroiled in a plagiarism controversy ever since .Heartbreakers. distributors opened up about their doubts on the originality of .Jodi Breakers..<span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Photos:</span> <a href="../photo_event_images.php?cat_id=1&subcat_id=2&event_id=9463">Bipasha Basu and Madhavan at Jodi Breakers Music Launch</a>But the makers of .Jodi Breakers. have offered to let the .Heartbreakers. team read the script from first page to last, provided they agree to sign a Non Disclosure Agreement (Nda).However, the .Heartbreakers. team is unwilling to sign the documents.
- 1/21/2012
- Filmicafe
With their movie being just released this Friday, the cast of Abbas-Mustan starrer, Players recently gathered at a suburban mall for a last round of promotion for this thriller. Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Bipasha Basu and Neil Nitin Mukesh interacted with the crowd and urged them to “Go for Gold” when the movie releases. Dancers from the movie performed to a couple of songs from the film while the stars handed out Players T-Shirts to the huge crowd that had gathered. Bips, who looked pretty in a violet gown, joked that standing beside Sonam made her feel that she was standing beside Junior Bachchan! Amidst playful banter between the co-stars, the cast also talked about the movie and the character each one plays in the film.
Players is a remake of the Italian Job and also stars Bobby Deol, Sikander Kher and Omi Vaidya.
Check out some exclusive pictures from the event!
Players is a remake of the Italian Job and also stars Bobby Deol, Sikander Kher and Omi Vaidya.
Check out some exclusive pictures from the event!
- 1/13/2012
- by Prateeksha Khot
- Bollyspice
We bring to you the official promo of ‘Kunwara’ from the movie Jodi Breakers. The hit duo Salim-Sulaiman waved their magic wand and produced this catchy number for the movie. Salim is not only the composer but also the singer of this. Remember that previously released video we brought to you earlier showing him jamming the song in the studio?
From the looks of the video it seems that Madhavan’s character is enjoying the perks of being Kunwara aka single, dancing with as many women the room can fit in. In this case it would be the pool can fit in. Also seen in the video is Omi Vaidya in a new avatar.
Is Madhavan the next item boy? Hmmm…watch him groove to the beats of ‘Kunwara’!
The film also sees Bipasha Basu who believes you should only be together if it is true love, while Madhavan does...
From the looks of the video it seems that Madhavan’s character is enjoying the perks of being Kunwara aka single, dancing with as many women the room can fit in. In this case it would be the pool can fit in. Also seen in the video is Omi Vaidya in a new avatar.
Is Madhavan the next item boy? Hmmm…watch him groove to the beats of ‘Kunwara’!
The film also sees Bipasha Basu who believes you should only be together if it is true love, while Madhavan does...
- 1/11/2012
- by Trupti Kantilal
- Bollyspice
The names Abbas-Mustan evoke images of racy thrillers with twists-n-turns, dashing heroes, sexy femme fatales and good music. Their movies may lack logic at times but they rarely lack in entertainment. So it was with expectations of getting thoroughly entertained that I sat down to watch their latest offering, Players, starring Abhishek Bachchan, Bipasha Basu, Sonam Kapoor, Bobby Deol, Neil Nitin, Mukesh, Vinod Khanna, Johnny Lever, Omi Vaidya and Sikander.
Like many others films by the director duo, Players is also a remake of a Hollywood film – The Italian Job (though an official remake this time). Charlie (Abhishek) is a mastermind who, with the help of his mentor Victor Dada (Vinod Khanna), assembles a team of players to rob a train carrying gold worth Rs. 10,000 cr from Russia to Romania. His team consists of an automobile expert cum con artist Ria (Bipasha), a magician Ronnie (Bobby), a computer hacker Spider...
Like many others films by the director duo, Players is also a remake of a Hollywood film – The Italian Job (though an official remake this time). Charlie (Abhishek) is a mastermind who, with the help of his mentor Victor Dada (Vinod Khanna), assembles a team of players to rob a train carrying gold worth Rs. 10,000 cr from Russia to Romania. His team consists of an automobile expert cum con artist Ria (Bipasha), a magician Ronnie (Bobby), a computer hacker Spider...
- 1/8/2012
- by Shalu Dhyani
- Bollyspice
Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan interacted with the UK media yesterday, 6th January 2012 to promote his latest release; Abbas-Mustan’s official Bollywood remake of The Italian Job.
The Players actor got candid with the press talking about his role, upcoming films and his daughter with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Speaking about the original iconic dialogues from The Italian Job, Bachchan said: “We could not use those dialogues as they were, because when they are translated, they don’t sound the same.”
The film has been directed by hit directorial duo Abbas-Mustan (Race, Ajnabee, Baazigar) and Abhishek commented on working with them saying: “Abbas-Mustan’s favourite thing to say is ‘kamaal hai’. Whenever they would like a shot, they would say ‘kamal hai, kamal hai’ and we used to make fun of them(laughs). When it was an average shot we would always ask them ‘kamaal hai?’, so we would know whenever we did a good job.
The Players actor got candid with the press talking about his role, upcoming films and his daughter with Aishwarya Rai Bachchan.
Speaking about the original iconic dialogues from The Italian Job, Bachchan said: “We could not use those dialogues as they were, because when they are translated, they don’t sound the same.”
The film has been directed by hit directorial duo Abbas-Mustan (Race, Ajnabee, Baazigar) and Abhishek commented on working with them saying: “Abbas-Mustan’s favourite thing to say is ‘kamaal hai’. Whenever they would like a shot, they would say ‘kamal hai, kamal hai’ and we used to make fun of them(laughs). When it was an average shot we would always ask them ‘kamaal hai?’, so we would know whenever we did a good job.
- 1/7/2012
- by Sunny Malik
- Bollyspice
Players
Stars: Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Bipasha Basu, Bobby Deol, Omi Vaidya, Sikandar Kher | Written by Rohit Jugraj & Sudip Sharma | Directed by Abbas-Mustan
Director-duo Abbas-Mustan bring us the “official” Indian remake of The Italian Job. Whether it does the original, or the 2003 Hollywood remake any justice, I don’t know, but as a Bollywood film, it’s definitely enjoyable.
Abhishek Bachchan leads a team of the best ‘players’ in the robbery of gold worth $100 million, being transported by train from Russia to Romania. You find out before the intermission if they pull it off or not, after which the film turns into a tale of revenge full of twists and turns.
The plot is rather simple for a thriller. There are two heists with the same goal, but they’re handled differently and have different obstacles. As long as its fun though, it doesn’t really matter...
Stars: Abhishek Bachchan, Sonam Kapoor, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Bipasha Basu, Bobby Deol, Omi Vaidya, Sikandar Kher | Written by Rohit Jugraj & Sudip Sharma | Directed by Abbas-Mustan
Director-duo Abbas-Mustan bring us the “official” Indian remake of The Italian Job. Whether it does the original, or the 2003 Hollywood remake any justice, I don’t know, but as a Bollywood film, it’s definitely enjoyable.
Abhishek Bachchan leads a team of the best ‘players’ in the robbery of gold worth $100 million, being transported by train from Russia to Romania. You find out before the intermission if they pull it off or not, after which the film turns into a tale of revenge full of twists and turns.
The plot is rather simple for a thriller. There are two heists with the same goal, but they’re handled differently and have different obstacles. As long as its fun though, it doesn’t really matter...
- 1/7/2012
- by Phil
- Nerdly
Coming to a theater near you on the 25th of February is Jodi Breakers, the new film which stars the cool jodi of Madhavan and Bipasha Basu. In our recent interview with the actress, she gave us a sneak peek into what the film is all about. “Jodi Breakers is my first romantic comedy. It is opposite Madhavan. It is a really cute film because for the first time I play a very cute and endearing character called Sonali. These two people actually specialize in breaking up couples. We have taken that up as a profession that we are going to break up couples and we are going to make money on it. They are somewhat like divorce experts, but it is not a real profession what we do (laughs) in the film. It’s cute because the girl’s philosophy is that two people who are not in love,...
- 1/7/2012
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Bollywood royalty Abhishek Bachchan descended today into London to promote his latest release, Players- Go for Gold.
Bachchan will be seen playing the role of Charlie in the official Bollywood remake of The Italian Job. Directed by action masters Abbas-Mustan, the film also stars Sonam Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Sikander Kher, Bobby Deol and Omi Vaidya.
After giving interviews at his hotel, the actor arrived at Chak89 Restaurant in South London to meet press and journalists.
Abhishek Bachchan will also attend a special meet and greet at Cineworld Feltham later today at 5 pm (GMT).
Players, produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and released by B4U Pictures in the UK drives into theaters today.
Check out these first exclusive pics and stay tuned for much more!
First Pics: Abhishek in London is a post from: BollySpice...
Bachchan will be seen playing the role of Charlie in the official Bollywood remake of The Italian Job. Directed by action masters Abbas-Mustan, the film also stars Sonam Kapoor, Bipasha Basu, Neil Nitin Mukesh, Sikander Kher, Bobby Deol and Omi Vaidya.
After giving interviews at his hotel, the actor arrived at Chak89 Restaurant in South London to meet press and journalists.
Abhishek Bachchan will also attend a special meet and greet at Cineworld Feltham later today at 5 pm (GMT).
Players, produced by Viacom 18 Motion Pictures and released by B4U Pictures in the UK drives into theaters today.
Check out these first exclusive pics and stay tuned for much more!
First Pics: Abhishek in London is a post from: BollySpice...
- 1/6/2012
- by Sunny Malik
- Bollyspice
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