“Can’t wait to get started on the Looop Lapeta!”, says Tahir Raj Bhasin

Tahir Raj Bhasin is ready to start shooting for his next, Looop Lapeta, in which he is paired opposite Taapsee Pannu and the young actor is thrilled to be back on a film set. “I can’t wait to get started on the Looop Lapeta. It’s an incredible script and I’ve lived with the story as drafts have improved through the lockdown. I can see it being challenging and super fun to do. It is also very different from anything that I’ve explored before which only doubles the excitement!” says Tahir, who will also be seen playing the role of Sunil Gavaskar in the Ranveer Singh starrer ‘83.

Tahir adds, “The producers – Atul Kasbekar and Tanuj Garg of Ellipsis and the Studio, Sony, are very aware of the new work environment we are venturing into. They are leaving no stone unturned to ensure that the film set is a safe workspace that protects every crew member and the project.”

Taapsee and Tahir are exciting new on-screen pairing and Tahir are confident that the audience will love their chemistry.  He says, “A lead pair in acting is a bit like a dance duet. The performance works if both dancers do. To have Taapsee is going to be brilliant and I hope the audience sees this chemistry. She has incredibly charming energy and she’s an outstanding, instinctive actor. I look forward to exploring the world of Looop Lapeta with her.”

Tahir is excited about the industry restarting itself after over six months of total shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic. “The lockdown was a time to pause and reassess for everyone. Projects have had time for rewrites and improvements. People appreciate being at work and around friends more. It has changed our attitudes toward health and safety. To be back in the ring and a part of one of the first few projects to kick start its engines is a great feeling. It is simultaneously invigorating and a responsibility to set a sustainable work template,” he adds.

Also Read: “83 will transform theatres into cricket stadiums” – says Tahir Raj Bhasin

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“Mere Desh ki Dharti is a very special movie; I would say it is one of those films that you want to see on the big screen” – Vaishali Sarwankar

Carnival Motion Pictures (CMP) is gearing up for the release of Mere Desh Ki Dharti. Starring Divyenndu Sharma, Anant Vidhaat, Rakesh Krushna Joshi and Anupriya Goenka in lead roles, the film is a humorous yet inspirational take on the lives and journey of young engineers Ajay and his friend Sameer from being abject urban failures to icons of rural India. Before the film releases, and looking at the current scenario created due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Bollywood Hungama caught up with Vaishali Sarwankar, CEO & Director, Carnival Motion Pictures to understand what the film is about and also what the future holds for the film industry.

You come to Carnival Motion Pictures (CMP) with a well-read background, what are the challenges you face on your road ahead at CMP? 
This year has taught us lots of important things and being adaptive is one of those, which was delayed for the unforeseen circumstances but when it comes to challenges; I would choose to talk about the challenge that we’ve given ourselves. I’m sure every job and every opportunity comes with its own set of ups and downs. It’s the difficult things that make it interesting, and we will, of course, get through it as a team but right now we are more focused on our goals. The idea is to make more audience centric movies which speak about issues relevant to the them. Things that actually happen in real life, the stories of an average Indian man and woman. We want to focus more on getting their stories to the big screens. Something from the heart, something more honest. That’s our vision or you can call it a goal we have set for ourselves. That’s one challenge that I’m really looking forward to.

Given the current scenario (Covid-19 Pandemic lockdown), the film industry is facing tough time in terms of production and exhibition, what do you think the future holds? 
Things will surely get back to normal sooner rather than later, I am optimistic about that. Yes, there are quite a few hindrances on the way, in terms of production, exhibition, shooting, amongst other things. But I believe that we would prevail no matter what. People around the world have come together and are finding ways to get out of our current situation, things are going to bounce back. There are going to be some changes in the way we did things. The future has always been a mystery. We do like planning things so we’ve already started planning for 2021. I like having a positive outlook on things and I think the future is going to be brighter for all of us as we are more prepared for the worst. There will be many opportunities that will open up post everything gets back to normal.

With OTT platforms acquiring new releases to premiere each passing week, will we see a decline in theatrical releases, and how will that affect overall industry revenue? 
Honestly, the silver screen is magical, glamorous and eventful. Movies don’t just play, they come alive on the theatre screen. While OTT has been a great source of entertainment, being stuck inside & all, they have engaged and entertained us all. However, I don’t think that will impact people’s love for theatres. Movie dates, anniversary, birthdays or just a catching up with friends, theatres have been a part of so many occasions, it is a feeling for celebration.

Coming to Mere Desh Ki Dharti., what about the film resonated with CMP, and what according to you are the film’s highlights and prospects? 
MDKD is a very special movie for us. I would say it is one of those movies that I always wanted to see on the big screen. We do not have many movies that cover the particular subject that we have highlighted in our movie Mere Desh Ki Dharti. If I had to share the highlights of this film, it would be ”how different issues interconnect’.’ One thing leads to another, and how you can make things work in your favour.

Looking at the ever changing market and trends, what is your analysis and understanding of the future of film production? 
“Content is a king”, everyone knows that. So long as you make good movies, the future should be fine. A good story and apt cast, means good future for film production. Everyone is being cautious, no one wants to risk safety. So while things on the production front might be slower than the usual, it does not seem like a grim future.

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Jayalalithaa’s public rally scenes will be shot through CG in Kangana Ranaut’s Thalaivi

We all know former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa was an exceptional orator. Her public-address rallies were political phenomena that defied all analysis. It, therefore, comes as no surprise to know that the makers of Thalaivi, the multi-lingual Jayalalithaa bio-pic starring Kangana Ranaut were planning to shoot a number of massy meetings with hundreds of junior artistes.

But now, with COVID-19 showing no sign of abatement, Jayalalithaa’s public rally scenes are likely to be simulated on screen through computer graphics.

“Makes sense, don’t you think?” a source close to the project wonders. “It’s going to be months if nor years before any filmmaker can shoot large crowds and mobs. We might as well get used to making do with CGs.”

Says Thailavi producer Shaailesh Singh, “Most of the public speeches of Jayalalithaaji we had already shot, only few such scenes are left, what we will shoot now, it will be according to COVID-19 guidelines and in those shots definitely if required we will use CG.”

Also Read: Kangana Ranaut wraps up first schedule of Thalaivi post lockdown; shares new stills from the film

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Kriti Sanon and Varun Dhawan to star in Amar Kaushik’s Bhediya

Kriti Sanon and Varun Dhawan’s pair in Dilwale was adored by the fans who couldn’t get enough of the duo. The actors wooed the audience with their undeniable chemistry and goofy antics leaving them wanting more. After starring in Rohit Shetty’s Dilwale, director Amar Kaushik is set to bring this dynamic duo back with his upcoming project, Bhediya.

Bhediya will mark Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon’s second project on-screen and will be a partial reunion never the less. While there aren’t a lot of details pertaining to the project, it is being said to be a monster satire. A source close to the development said, “It is true that Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon will be starring in Amar Kaushik’s next titled Bhediya. The duo fit the bill and the director wanted a pair that had already made its way into people’s hearts. The film will go on floors in January 2021.”

Apart from this, Varun Dhawan will be seen in Sanki and Coolie No. 1.

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Sonakshi Sinha will soon start shooting for her debut digital series in Rajasthan

Before the lockdown began, Sonakshi Sinha had given her nod to Reema Kagti’s upcoming web series, Fallen. With Sonakshi in the lead, the series will also have the likes of Gully Boy fame Vijay Varma, Gulshan Devaiah, Sohum Shah among the others. Marking her first digital web series, Sonakshi Sinha along with the crew is expected to head to Rajasthan in December.

As per the makers, Reema Kagti will be taking a crew of 35 people with her on a week-long schedule. In this schedule, she plans to wrap the project from start to finish as discussed during the early days of the lockdown. With the situation getting better a little, Reema Kagti is all set to shoot for Fallen. Sonakshi Sinha who was last seen in Dabangg 3 will next be seen in Bhuj: The Pride Of India with Ajay Devgn and Sanjay Dutt in lead roles.

Fallen is said to release on Amazon Prime Video with the schedule wrapping in mid-January, 2021.

Also Read: “Raising strong daughters is like readying solid bricks” – Sonakshi Sinha’s poem on girl child is powerful and inspiring

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Here’s why Srishti Jain was scared of Juhi Parmar on the sets of Hamariwali Good News

As a part of the content extravaganza that Zee TV plans to offer its viewers in the festive month of October, the channel presented a heart-warming story that captures the essence of the ever-evolving dynamics of the saas-bahu relationship in Indian society. A relationship, often portrayed as typically at loggerheads, political and manipulative especially on Indian television, will now make way for an equation that is based on trust, hope, a friendship that has the two going out on a limb for each other in Zee TV’s new show ‘Hamariwali Good News’. In fact, the show presents the most unique role reversal between the daughter-in-law Navya and her mother-in-law Renuka to give their family the much-awaited ‘Good News.’

Versatile television actress Srishti Jain is seen as Navya Tiwari, a confident and young 23-year-old married girl who teaches kindergarten kids in the show. Popular TV actress Juhi Parmar, on the other hand, slips into the shoes of Renuka, the mother in law who is the lifeline of the Tiwari family and manages the house the way only she can! She is a strong-headed and God-fearing person who is also an active member of a ‘Kirtan Mandli’ consisting of the neighbourhood women. Both these powerhouse performers are well-known household names, however, looks like Srishti Jain was so much in awe of Juhi Parmar that she couldn’t speak in front of her when they first met on the sets of Hamariwali Good News. In fact, Srishti was slightly intimidated by Juhi till they met too, but what followed is something you cannot miss to hear about.

As Srishti who plays the role of Navya in Zee TV’s Hamariwali Good News revealed, “Juhi is a fantastic actor, who I have been following even before I started my acting career. She is one of the finest actors in our industry and when I came to know that she will be also a part of Hamariwali Good News, I was very excited. I had never met her, so we met for the very first time during the promo shoot of the show and I was really amazed and in awe of her. However, with her being a huge name in the industry, I was scared that I will be working with such a personality, and hence, I need to be at my best at all times. In fact, when we met, I couldn’t speak at first. However, she greeted me with so much warmth and spoke to me so well that I felt I was meeting a friend. We spoke about a lot of things including our shows, acting, and much more and since then, we’ve bonded quite well, especially over food. I have also come to realize that she is one of the sweetest and most down-to-earth persons that I know. In fact, I’ve learned a lot from her on the sets of Hamariwali Good News and I am eager to see how the audience likes Renuka and Navya’s camaraderie on the small screen.”

Juhi Parmar also added, “Srishti had this wide smile when we met for the first time and I immediately felt that she is a genuine and warm person. Sometimes actors take time to gel up as they don’t know how the other person will react, but we hit it off quickly and now we’re good friends.”

Also Read: Srishti Jain dons an ethereal Bengali avatar for Hamariwali Good News

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Shreya Chaudhry talks about her fan moment with the music composers Shankar, Ehsaan, and Loy

This year, the ever-expanding world of OTT has witnessed not just great content but also a few astounding performances by the young actors. One such actor who has become a sensation post delivering an outstanding performance in a never seen before series Bandish Bandits is Shreya Chaudhry. The intriguing storyline and the performance of an upper-urban pop-star in her 20s, who is trying to navigate her way in a world of music marked contrastingly between the classical tradition and the studio-autotune culture has earned her huge recognition and appreciation from the audience and critics. Recently, the talented actor revealed about her fan moment when she first got to know that she would be performing a song composed by her favorite composers, the musical trio Shankar, Ehsaan, and Loy.

While the actor feels very lucky to have debuted in a series under the guidance of a director like Anand Tiwari, veteran actors like Naseeruddin Shah, Atul Kulkarni, the actor shares, “It was an incredible feeling for me that I am performing on a song composed by one of the greatest music composers of this industry and my favourite composers Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy on ‘ChedKhaniyaan’. It was always on my bucket list to associate with such brilliant talents and I am so glad that it happened to me. To be very honest, I feel lucky that it happened to me so soon. I am grateful to the makers of Bandish Bandits that I got an opportunity to be a part of a project like this,”

Produced and created by Amritpal Singh Bindra and directed by Anand Tiwari, Bandish Bandits follows the love story of two young performers from a very different musical background.

Also Read: Bandish Bandits star Shreya Chaudhry says she is lucky to have Naseeruddin Shah as her mentor

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