Ziggy Marley opens up on producing father Bob Marley’s biopic: “It was not an easy task”

Bob Marley was the ultimate music legend, a pioneer of his genre, and Jamaican reggae. He created storms with his iconic songs that rallied a diverse fanbase, transcending borders and making him an icon globally. The biopic, Bob Marley: One Love, celebrates the life and music of an icon who inspired generations through his message of love, peace and unity. On the big screen for the first time, discover Bob’s powerful story of overcoming adversity and the journey behind his revolutionary music.

Ahead of the release, Bob Marley’s son and producer, Ziggy Marley, shares his experience on the film. “We were there from the beginning, for many years [trying to tell this story]. Everything happened many times. And then many times everything fell apart,” says Ziggy Marley, who was on set for every day of the production, dedicated to producing the most honest portrayal of his father possible. “This was the right time.”

As Ziggy Marley openly admits, “It was not an easy task, capturing the essence of Bob. Because Bob is not just a normal, everyday guy. He was somebody who was unique. We were making a Hollywood movie, but Bob is not a Hollywood person.”

Stay tuned for Bob Marley: One Love, as it hits the theatres on February 16, 2024.

Also Read: Bob Marley’s grandson Joseph ‘Jo Mersa’ Marley passes away at 31

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Deepika Padukone to grace BAFTA awards 2024 as presenter alongside David Beckham, Dua Lipa and others

As the prestigious BAFTA awards draw near, a star-studded lineup of presenters has been confirmed, including renowned personalities such as David Beckham, Cate Blanchett, and Dua Lipa. Joining this esteemed list is Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone, who is set to grace the stage at the upcoming ceremony on Sunday, February 18.

Deepika Padukone will be presenting a coveted BAFTA Film Award alongside luminaries from the entertainment industry. The BAFTA ceremony promises a captivating evening with an array of presenters, including Adjoa Andoh from the series Bridgerton, Hugh Grant from Wonka, and Lily Collins from Emily in Paris. The event will also feature appearances by acclaimed actors Emma Corrin, Gillian Anderson, Himesh Patel, and Idris Elba.

The BAFTA Film Awards, scheduled to take place at the Royal Festival Hall in London, will be broadcast on the BBC and iPlayer in the U.K., as well as on streaming platform Britbox for international audiences.

The event is expected to draw a distinguished crowd, with luminaries such as Barry Keoghan, Bradley Cooper, Carey Mulligan, Cillian Murphy, and visionary directors Greta Gerwig, Christopher Nolan, Celine Song, and Yorgos Lanthimos in attendance. The BAFTA awards promise an unforgettable celebration of cinematic excellence, honouring outstanding achievements in the world of film.

Also Read: Deepika Padukone spills her hair secrets; reveals what kinds of hairstyles she prefers, watch

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Mithun Chakraborty’s condition stable; West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar meets him in hospital

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was reportedly admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata on February 10, 2024. However, the latest update revealed that the actor reportedly suffered a brain stroke. It was an Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) of the brain and the official statement released by the hospital authorities revealed that the actor is recovering well. Now, on Sunday, West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar met Mithun Chakraborty.

The video sees Mithun sitting on the hospital bed as the doctor tells him, “Ab theek hai, saline chal raha hai, paani aap adequate peerahe hai. Bas peete rahiye (Now it’s ok, drip is continuing, you’re drinking adequate water, keep drinking…”

Visited Shri Mithun Chakraborty at the hospital today.Wishing the legendary actor a speedy recovery. Our thoughts and prayers are with him during this difficult time…#GetWellSoon #MithunChakraborty pic.twitter.com/6KThuuDIYW

— Dr. Sukanta Majumdar (@DrSukantaBJP) February 11, 2024

#WATCH | West Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar met veteran actor and BJP leader Mithun Chakraborty at a private hospital in Kolkata pic.twitter.com/4FRNoTuwKb

— ANI (@ANI) February 11, 2024

As per PTI, Apollo Hospital issued the statement on Saturday evening, which read, “Shri Mithun Chakraborty (73), National Award-winning actor, was brought to the Emergency Department of Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata, around 9.40 am with complaints of weakness in the right upper and lower limbs. Necessary laboratory and radiology investigations were carried out including an MRI of the brain. He has been diagnosed with an Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) of the brain. Presently, he is fully conscious, well-oriented and has consumed soft diet. Shri Chakraborty is being further evaluated by a team of doctors including a neuro-physician, cardiologist and a gastroenterologist.”

On the work front, Mithun Chakraborty was recently seen in the Bengali film Kabuliwala, helmed by Suman Ghosh.

ALSO READ: Mithun Chakraborty will resume shoot after a few days, reveals Shastri director Pathikrit Basu

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Photos: Kangana Ranaut snapped at the Hindi trailer launch of Razakar – Silent Genocide of Hyderabad

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Pratik Gandhi’s Phule might CLASH with Akshay Kumar-Tiger Shroff’s Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Ajay Devgn’s Maidaan on Eid 2024

Pratik Gandhi became an actor to watch out for, with his powerful performance as Harshad Mehta in the 2020 acclaimed web series, Scam 1992. As expected, he was flooded with offers after this show and he signed some interesting projects. Interestingly, it seems he’s all set to have three releases in a span of 21 days this year. March 22 will see the release of Madgaon Express, co-starring Divyenndu and Avinash Tiwary. It marks the directorial debut of Kunal Kemmu. A week later, Do Aur Do Pyaar will arrive in cinemas, co-starring Vidya Balan, Ileana DCruz and Sendhil Ramamurthy. And less than two weeks later, he might have a third release – Phule – on April 11. If this happens, the biopic will clash with two of the most awaited films of 2024, Bade Miyan Chote Miyan and Maidaan.

Phule, as the name suggests, is the biopic of social activist Mahatma Jyotirao Phule. Patralekhaa essays the role of Savitribai Phule and the film focuses on how they both batted for women’s education. It is directed by Ananth Narayan Mahadevan and in an interview with Mid-Day last month, he confessed that the makers are looking at releasing the film on April 11, since it’s the birth anniversary of Jyotirao Phule.

Ananth Narayan Mahadevan said, “My producers Ritesh Kudecha, Pranay Chokshi and Sunil Jain are planning to release it on April 11, which is Jyotiba’s birth anniversary.” In this news report, he was also quoted as saying, “Phule is my biggest film to date. The best part was that we hunted down locations in the Maharashtra belt that existed during their time, the 1860s. So, we didn’t have to create artificial sets.”

April 11 also happens to be the time of the festival of Eid this year. Bade Miyan Chote Miyan was the first film to take the slot. It stars Akshay Kumar, Tiger Shroff, Manushi Chhillar, Alaya F, Sonakshi Sinha and Prithviraj Sukumaran. It is directed by Ali Abbas Zafar.

Maidaan, meanwhile, features Ajay Devgn, Priyamani and Gajraj Rao. It is directed by Amit Ravindernath Sharma and produced by Boney Kapoor, Akash Chawla, Arunava Joy Sengupta and Zee Studios. Ajay plays Syed Abdul Rahim, an accomplished Indian coach in this film, which has music by A R Rahman.

Also Read: Phule First Look: Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa play Mahatma Jyotiba Phule and Dnyanajyoti Savitribai Phule, see photo

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Mithun Chakraborty suffers brain stroke; hospital authorities say he is ‘fully conscious, well-oriented’

Veteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was reportedly admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata following his complaints about chest pain on February 10, 2024. However, the latest update reveals that the actor reportedly suffered a brain stroke. It was an Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) of the brain and now the official statement has been released by the hospital authorities. He was given the required treatment and is under observation.

Apollo Hospital issued an official statement on Saturday evening, as reported by Indian Express, which read, “Shri Mithun Chakraborty (73), National Award-winning actor, was brought to the Emergency Department of Apollo Multispeciality Hospitals, Kolkata, around 9.40 am with complaints of weakness in the right upper and lower limbs. Necessary laboratory and radiology investigations were carried out including an MRI of the brain. He has been diagnosed with an Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident (Stroke) of the brain. Presently, he is fully conscious, well-oriented and has consumed soft diet. Shri Chakraborty is being further evaluated by a team of doctors including a neuro-physician, cardiologist and a gastroenterologist.”

On the work front, Mithun Chakraborty was recently seen in the Bengali film Kabuliwala, helmed by Suman Ghosh.

ALSO READ: Mithun Chakraborty hospitalised in Kolkata after he complains of chest pain: Report

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Photos: Pooja Hegde snapped at the airport

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