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Mumbai, Dec 17 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Madhuri Dixit will next be seen in the much-anticipated thriller, "Mrs. Deshpande", marking her return to the screen after a long time. During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Madhuri shared why she is not visible on screen too often these days. The 'Dhak Dhak' girl shared that she only wishes to focus on projects that she can be excited about. She also added that she will be joining forces with directors who she knows will do justice to the characters in their story. When asked, "Why do we see so little of Madhuri on screen?", Madhuri told IANS, "Well, I want to do roles that are exciting. I want to do characters where every morning I get up and say, "Hey, I am going to work on this film or on this series", and be very excited about it. I want to work with filmmakers like Nagesh (Kukunoor), who I know will do justice with the characters that they have." Stating that making a film is a group effort, with everyone playing a crucial part, she went on to say, "I think everything has to come together, like you cannot be a one-man show, it's not possible. The character has to be well written, you have to have a good director, good writers, and good producers, who can take the whole project to fruition. So, that's what I am looking forward to, and those are the kind of projects I want to do." Madhuri will be seen in an intense and thrilling avatar as a serial killer in "Mrs. Deshpande". Backed by Applause Entertainment in collaboration with Kukunoor Movies, the show, which is based on the French thriller "La Mante," has been directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. Shedding light on his next, Kukunoor shared, "Mrs. Deshpande has been a truly fascinating and enjoyable journey for me. As I worked on the script, I saw only Madhuri in the title role, and to have her play this complex character was an absolute joy."
Mumbai, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian auteur Imtiaz Ali, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Main Vapas Aaunga', has spoken up on the importance of telling a love story in times of crisis, and how it could restore the faith of mankind in good. In 'Main Vapas Aaunga', Imtiaz Ali touches upon the themes of separation, the Partition of India, and the pain that followed. Imtiaz spoke with IANS during the promotions of the film, and said that this is the perfect time to tell stories which radiate warmth. The world is currently going through some very testing times, there's a ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) National Award-winning filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor reflected on the possibility of political implications of his forthcoming web series, "The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case". During an exclusive conversation with IANS, Kukunoor shared that he has tried his best to steer clear of any scenes that could have any political implications but nowadays people tend to find controversy in anything. Speaking to IANS, the director said, "See I have done it to the best of my ability. I have handled it with the utmost sensibility. I have made sure that I steer clea ...Read More >
Manoj Bajpayee is depicted in the poster wearing a police uniform, encircled by his team, and wearing a satisfied expression that amply captures the success of apprehending a criminal. Manoj Bajpayee's much-awaited Netflix film Inspector Zende has been creating quite a buzz, and on Friday, the streaming giant unveiled the official poster of the film. Manoj Bajpayee is depicted in the poster wearing a police uniform, surrounded by his team, and wearing a satisfied expression that amply captures ...Read More >
Jackie Shroff and Madhuri Dixit's '100 Days' (1991) continues to be one of the most iconic horror movies even today. Amid its popularity, the classic will now be adapted as a web show by its original producer, Jay Mehta. Sources exclusively told India Today that the show will feature Abhishek Kumaarr and Srishti Singh in the lead roles. While the shoot for the series is almost complete, it will launch sometime by the end of the year. As per sources, the series will be streamed on Amazon MX Play ...Read More >
Mumbai, April 8 (SocialNews.XYZ) Indian auteur Imtiaz Ali, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film 'Main Vapas Aaunga', has shared the reason behind choosing to work with the Oscar and Grammy-winning music composer A. R. Rahman. Imtiaz, who spoke with IANS during the promotions of the film, majorly works with either Pritam or A.R. Rahman, and with both of them, he has a terrific track record. When asked what compelled him to gravitate more towards A. R. Rahman for 'Main Vapas Aaunga', he told IANS, "Well, I felt that there is a music of Punjab or the music of India of a certai ...Read More >
Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas: An average watch instead of compelling nightmare, notes Mayur Sanap. Early in Bhagwat Chapter One: Raakshas, we see the meet-cute of a young couple on the quaint ghats of Varanasi. The guy gently but determinedly pursues the girl, and despite her initial disapproval of his soppy behaviour, she is ultimately drawn to him. So ensues a romance between the two, Meera (Ayesha Kaduskar) and Sameer (Jitendra Kumar), who then decide to elope due to their inter-caste rela ...Read More >
You are hooked on The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case from the first episode, applauds Syed Firdaus Ashraf. Sweaty palms, nervousness and a racy heartbeat are signs of a heart attack. But if you have a healthy heart and still feel that way, it's probably because you're watching The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case. Based on Anirudhya Mitra's book, Ninety Days: The True Story of the Hunt for Rajiv Gandhi's Assassins, the OTT series The Hunt keeps you on the edge of your seat ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 5 (SocialNews.XYZ) People Media Factory, the production house producing actor Prabhas's eagerly awaited horror entertainer 'The Raja Saab', on Saturday condoled the death of Hollywood star Michael Madsen, saying it had been an honour to work with him in their earlier film Nishabdham. Taking to its Instagram page, People Media Factory wrote, "We are very sad to hear about the passing of Michael Madsen due to cardiac arrest. It was a great honour to work with him in Nishabdham. He will always be remembered for his amazing work. Rest in peace, sir. #MichaelMadsen #RIP #Nishabdham ...Read More >