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Via Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/DIyXeV8Janhvi Kapoor wants to know why a part of social media was so astonished when she made a joke about Ambedkar and Gandhi a few months ago. Janhvi was speaking with Mashable in a new interview ahead of the premiere of her film Ulajh when she revealed that her PR staff wanted to cut that part of the discussion. She was concerned that the attention would be diverted from the picture she was promoting at the time, Mr & Mrs Mahi.
When the host reminded her of how the internet collectively gasped at her comment on Ambedkar and Gandhi, Janhvi responded, “Is it so hard to believe that a young female actress can have an opinion? I was so shocked. The irony, I remember, is that one of the reactions that, ‘Ye toh PR trained hein.’ Till a day before the interview came out… I had said in the conversation, and after that interview got over I looked at my PR team and I was like, ‘Kuch galat toh nahi bola maine?’ They said, ‘Woh shayad ek cheez pick up ho sakta he lekin hum dekhte he!’
She further said, “The next day I started panicking because the film was just about to release pata nahi kaun se angle se kaun kya bolne lagenge (I don’t know which angle will be picked up) I don’t know if that’s the right thing. Then my PR team started getting hyper and they also started making calls saying, ‘Hum wo hisse ko kaat sakte he please (can we cut that out)?’ They said no… That’s what was so ironic ki meri team toh wo hisse ko kaatne ki koshis kar rahi thi aur log samajh rahe hein ki mujhe training de kar bheja gaya he (My team was trying to edit it out and people thought I was trained to say that)!”
Janhvi stated that she became interested in the subject when filmmaker Neeraj Ghaywan spoke with her about his past and the baggage he had to cope with. It all started with an interview for The Lallantop in May, when Janhvi was promoting Mr & Mrs Mahi and stated that she would like to see a discussion between Mahatma Gandhi and BR Ambedkar.
On the work front, Janhvi will be seen in Ulajh as Suhana Bhatia, a young diplomat caught up in a web of intrigue and conspiracy. The film is directed by Sudhanshu Saria and stars Adil Hussain, Meiyang Chang, Gulshan Devaiah, Rajendra Gupta, and Jitendra Joshi. Ulajh hits cinemas on August 2.
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Via Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/3l96OiBFilmmaker Anurag Kashyap, known for his globally acclaimed titles such as Gangs of Wasseypur, Ugly and Kennedy, is ready with his next production venture Little Thomas. The film is headlined by two of India’s finest actors, Gulshan Devaiah and Rasika Duggal, joined by child artist Hridansh Parekh in the charming comedy drama.
“Yes, it’s been a while. Maybe I was waiting for a good children’s film script to come my way,” Kashyap says on why he took 17 years to return to this space after his animated directorial Return of Hanuman (2007). “It’s a difficult genre actually, to make an authentic children’s film, so one has to ensure that it’s a good script before making it,” the filmmaker adds.
Little Thomas is set to have its world premiere at the upcoming Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. Besides Kashyap, the film is backed by Ranjan Singh, Rajnikant Oza, Charu Oza, Anushka Shah and Kabir Ahuja.
In Little Thomas, Kashyap was impressed by the vision of the National Award winning director Kaushal Oza, who makes his feature directorial debut with the film that follows the tragi-comic efforts of a seven-year-old boy to bring his parents together and have a little brother.
Kashyap says, “I had seen Kaushal’s short ‘The Miniaturist of Junagadh’ and liked it. Then I read the Little Thomas script and understood his vision for it. He wanted to make a genuine children’s film while creating a world from a kid’s perspective. The honesty of his approach has helped make the film.”
Set in the Goa of the 90s, the film follows Thomas, the only child of his parents, who desperately wants a little brother. “One day, he is told that to get a baby brother his parents will have to kiss. Since his quarrelling parents won’t kiss any longer, Little Thomas takes it upon himself to make them do the yucky act!” the film’s synopsis reads.
Actor Gulshan Devaiah, who made his debut in Anurag Kashyap’s That Girl in Yellow Boots (year) and went on to collaborate with him on projects like Shaitan (2011) and Hunterrr (2015), describes Little Thomas as a film that “puts a smile on my face.”
“It’s a sweet, cute film and I am thrilled it’s going to be showing at IFFM. The most special thing about Little Thomas is its story and the beautiful innocence in its world. Rasika is a wonderful actor, who I’ve admired for a while now. She’s very professional and dedicated to the craft. I was lucky I got to work with her,” Gulshan says.
Calling Little Thomas “a beautiful and lyrical story” about the simple life of a Goan family, actor Rasika Duggal says, “I was drawn to the script of Little Thomas because I felt it was a beautiful and simple story yet wasn’t simplistic. Technology has given us so much to play within filmmaking that sometimes, I feel the soul of a film gets drowned in the razzmatazz. Little Thomas was not doing any of that. It was committing to its narrative without any unnecessary frills. Also, the script had an interesting sense of humour, which I enjoyed very much. I am delighted that the film is premiering at IFFM and it will first be watched by the kind of audience that a festival like IFFM always attracts – a discerning audience with an ample appetite for fun. I am looking forward to how they will respond to our film.”
Director Kaushal Oza, an alumnus of the Film and Television Institute of India says the team auditioned over 700 kids to find Thomas and the gang.
The filmmaker adds, “Everyone has been a seven-year-old once in their lives. When we grow up we miss the innocence of the times we were kids. I wanted to capture the innocence and imagination that we had then and yearned for now. Everyone who read the script loved it, but producing a film like this is a challenge. When this team of producers read the script – they laughed, they cried – they backed it to the hilt. Also casting the kids was the biggest challenge.”
Little Thomas is produced by Luminoso Pictures, Civic Studios, Flip Films and Good Bad Films.
Producer Ranjan Singh (Flip Films) recalls reading the script of Little Thomas in 2018, which is also when he decided to produce the film. “It seemed like an authentic children’s film which I have missed over so many years. Also, I had co-produced Kaushal’s short, The Miniaturist of Junagadh, and showed it to Anurag and other producers and it really helped when I took Little Thomas’ script to them.”
Anushka Shah, producer, Civic Studios, dubs Little Thomas as a “refreshingly delightful story”. She says, “Thomas’ boundless imagination, curiosity and resilience could positively shape children’s mindsets in formative years – an important reason for Civic Studios to back this film. We’re sure Little Thomas will be a heart-warming family watch for children and adults.”
Also starring Hridyansh Gokani, Ninad Pandith and Mahabanoo Mody- Kotwal, Little Thomas will have its festival run before its theatrical release in the country.
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Via Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/3l96OiBKiran Rao returned to direct 14 years after her debut, Dhobi Ghat (2010). Her most recent directorial, Laapataa Ladies, was well-received by the public, but only after it was launched on Netflix India. Laapataa Ladies, When it was first released in theaters, it received few takes. In an interview with Faye D’Souza, Kiran acknowledged that she thinks Laapataa Ladies’ box office performance a failure.
Kiran said, “In some ways, both these films Dhobi Ghat and Laapataa Ladies, haven’t done great at the box office. Dhobi Ghat, in fact, did some big business for its time. Ten-15 years later, Laapataa Ladies, didn’t do that much more than Dhobi Ghat. So, in some ways, I do feel that sense of failure. By box office metrics, we weren’t a success. In the conventional sense, we didn’t do hundreds of crores, or even ₹30, 40, 50 crore.
She further stated, “Failure is the way to put it. I do feel responsible that the film didn’t do that well at the box office. I felt it a lot during Dhobi Ghat because we didn’t have any alternate mediums, we didn’t have OTT. So it didn’t get a lot of audience. I do feel that film was different for its time, and very unusual for a theatrical release back then. But other than that, not really. I haven’t felt a deep sense of having failed at something.”
Kiran added, “I think failure in the sense that I felt that everyday failure. In 10 years, I’ve been working relentlessly. I’ve had really busy days continuously. After my first film, I thought my second film would come soon. But that soon just didn’t come. It got me on a daily basis. The empty page, the inability to put that full stop and say ‘the end.’ It was something I really struggled with in these 10 years. I’m sure most creative people have to face that sense of failure a lot when they don’t achieve something soon enough or they don’t achieve it at all,” added Kiran.”
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Via Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/3l96OiBCalling all fans of legal dramas with a twist! Good Partner pairs up two strong female leads: the experienced Cha Eun Kyung (Jang Na Ra) and the passionate rookie Han Yu Ri (Nam Ji Hyun). This isn’t your typical law firm drama. Here, the focus is on divorce law, offering a unique perspective on love, loss, and navigating the complexities of separation. What makes Good Partner intriguing? It’s the clash of personalities. Cha Eun Kyung is a seasoned lawyer who prioritizes results, while Han Yu Ri is a newcomer driven by a strong sense of justice. As they work together, can these contrasting styles lead to a powerful legal duo? This drama joins the growing trend of female-led stories in Korea, offering relatable and heartfelt narratives. With its strong cast and intriguing premise, Good Partner promises to be a must-watch for fans of legal dramas and strong women.
Good Partner premiered on July 12. The drama follows Cha Eun Kyung (Jang Na Ra), a successful and celebrated divorce lawyer, and her journey dealing with various divorce cases including one of her own. She is joined by Han Yu Ri (Nam Ji Hyun), a freshly graduate and newly appointed lawyer. Han is assigned to the divorce team led by Cha. Han wants to join the Corporate Law team and is clearly disappointed with her new assignment.
Han’s reluctance to be a divorce lawyer and deal with broken marriages stems from her own parents’ separation. Her father had an affair and betrayed her trust in the institution of marriage. In a series of short flashbacks, we come to know how her father’s affair ruined Yu Ri and her mother’s prospective happiness. There is definitely more to be discovered about Yu Ri’s past, but this initial revelation sets the tone. Her work ethics lean more towards human morals and emotions whereas Cha Eun Kyung’s approach is more methodical and profit-aligned.
Divorce and separation is a difficult process for anyone to go through. There is one struggle to detach oneself mentally and there is another struggle to run to the courthouse to get the divorce legalised. For some, divorce is a means of getting as many assets and alimony as possible. But for others, it is a more human tale of losing someone they once loved. It gets trickier and testing if there are children involved.
As episode two of Good Partner concluded, we saw that Cha Eun Kyung and Han Yu Ri deal with a tricky situation as Eun Kyung’s husband’s affair is revealed. Eun Kyung has a great reputation as a celebrated divorce lawyer. But now that her marriage is on the verge of breaking up, it will be interesting to see how she tackles a situation. Her internal battle of being a wife and a lawyer will make for an intriguing watch.
Coming to the visual aspect of the drama, there is a tasteful and crisp visual representation of the courthouse and the lawyers chambers. When one works in one of the most popular law firms in the country, one is bound to receive the best of amenitites. Eun Kyung and Yu Ri’s workplace is a spotless arena of organized chaos. As the lawyers and paralegals work through the cases, they also have to face the emotional outbursts of their clients.
The drama is paced at a decent 70-minute run for each episode. There are a few stretched moments to let a particular sink in. The intensity of the drama is just beginning to uncover. We have long seen dramas about prosecutors fighting tooth and nail to uphold justice. Watching a series of divorce cases unfold on screen will definitely add to the spice and variety of watching a courtroom drama.
Good Partner is generating positive buzz after a strong premiere. The second episode secured an impressive 8.7% average viewership rating, topping its time slot across all channels according to Nielsen Korea. This promising start bodes well for the legal drama, which follows the unlikely partnership between a veteran divorce lawyer and a passionate rookie. While the show’s long-term success remains to be seen, the initial reception suggests viewers are captivated by the dynamic duo of Cha Eun Kyung and Han Yu Ri. Their contrasting personalities and approaches to law promise an entertaining and thought-provoking exploration of the complexities of family law.
Watch the trailer for Good Partner here:
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Via Bollywood Hungama https://ift.tt/4O3bVUWSushmita Sen has refuted reports that she is currently dating anyone. The actress is reported to be dating her ex-boyfriend Rohman Shawl. In the first episode of actress Rhea Chakraborty’s podcast, Sushmita disclosed that she had been single for two years. She revealed that, although she has fantastic pals, she is not presently dating anyone.
As per report by HT she said, “I have no man in my life. I’ve been single for a while. It has been almost two years since I have been single, to be precise since 2021… I am not in a relationship. I have some incredibly wonderful people in my life who are my friends and they are all just waiting for a moment for me to call them and say, ‘Look, I’m pulling the car out, get in the backseat. We’re driving to Goa.”
The former Miss Universe announced that she is taking a break from dating and enjoying it. She said, “I am not even interested in anyone at the moment. It is lovely to take a break because I was in a relationship for almost five years. And that was a long time.”
Rhea also teased Sushmita, stating, “Do you know there’s a bigger gold digger than you in the room?” Sushmita said, “Oh, really?” Rhea said, “Me.” Sushmita then added sarcastically, “Oh, you also?” Rhea responds, “I’m the biggest one.”
It might be a jab at Sushmita Sen and Lalit Modi’s announcement, which caused a viral sensation online in 2022. Some publicly generated jokes on the disparity in their appearance and fortune. Others, more discreetly, saw comedy in their unusual coupling. Social media opponents labelled Sen as a “gold-digger.” Sushmita Sen received criticism on social media for her ties with Lalit Modi. Many assumed she was with him for his money, despite Sen’s own successful profession and charitable efforts.
It might be a jab at Sushmita Sen and Lalit Modi’s announcement, which caused a viral sensation online in 2022. Some publicly generated jokes on the disparity in their appearance and fortune. Others, more discreetly, saw comedy in their unusual coupling. Social media opponents labelled Sen as a “gold-digger.” Sushmita Sen received criticism on social media for her ties with Lalit Modi. Many assumed she was with him for his money, despite Sen’s own successful profession and charitable efforts.
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