Ic 814: The Kandahar Hijack is a six-episode limited series, with which noted Indian filmmaker Anubhav Sinha debuts on the Ott platform. The history behind the hijacking of the Indian Airlines flight Ic 814 is already available in the public domain, so a fictional show inspired by these real-life events may become a frivolous attempt if it doesn’t carefully balance factual accuracy with creative freedom. But Sinha, along with his co-writer Trishant Srivastava and Adrian Levy, who takes credit for the story, respects the gravity of the events. They craft a riveting narrative that not only captures our attention but also compels us to engage deeply with the unfolding drama, even as we remain acutely aware of the outcome. It is a tense hijack thriller that refuses to adhere to the tried and tested tropes of high-octane action sequences or principal characters blurting out nationalistic rhetoric or jingoistic dialogues to...
- 8/30/2024
- by Dipankar Sarkar
- Talking Films
The Kandahar Hijack is often cited as an example of the failure of Indian diplomacy during a crisis. The delayed decision-making, the fear of taking on the onus, and the lack of a clear vision resulted in the loss of an innocent life and a seven-day-long hijack of Indian Airlines Flight 814. Directed by Anubhav Sinha, Ic 814: The Kandahar Hijack dives deep to understand the delayed negotiation and the impact that it had on the passengers.
The series is an adaptation of Flight Into Fear by Captain Devi Sharan and Srinjoy Chowdhury, starring veteran actors Naseeruddin Shah and Pankaj Kapoor as the chiefs of the crisis management group. The series also features Vijay Verma as Captain Sharan, Patralekhaa Paul as flight attendant Indrani, and Dia Mirza as Shalini Chandra, editor of Indian Headlines. Ic 814: The Kandahar Hijack marks Sinha’s first time directing a series, and while the use...
The series is an adaptation of Flight Into Fear by Captain Devi Sharan and Srinjoy Chowdhury, starring veteran actors Naseeruddin Shah and Pankaj Kapoor as the chiefs of the crisis management group. The series also features Vijay Verma as Captain Sharan, Patralekhaa Paul as flight attendant Indrani, and Dia Mirza as Shalini Chandra, editor of Indian Headlines. Ic 814: The Kandahar Hijack marks Sinha’s first time directing a series, and while the use...
- 8/29/2024
- by Srijoni Rudra
- DMT
Wild Wild Punjab has to be one of the insanely weird movies to have explored a comedy of errors by taking the Hangover route. Funnily enough, there is a reference to this cult-famous Hollywood film in Simarpreet Singh’s Wild Wild Punjab, which is all about a boy trying to find a cure for heartbreak, followed by closure. This is a Netflix original that has all kinds of quirky characters that add color to the movie.
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Honey Singh
The amazing Manjot Singh from the Oye Lucky Lucky Oye and Fukrey films adds life to his character Honey Singh through Wild Wild Punjab. In this movie, Honey Singh is the richest and is proud of his heritage, part of which is his inheritance of the truck business from his beloved father. Honey loves and respects his deceased father, and he is always offended if anyone tries to tarnish his father’s image.
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Honey Singh
The amazing Manjot Singh from the Oye Lucky Lucky Oye and Fukrey films adds life to his character Honey Singh through Wild Wild Punjab. In this movie, Honey Singh is the richest and is proud of his heritage, part of which is his inheritance of the truck business from his beloved father. Honey loves and respects his deceased father, and he is always offended if anyone tries to tarnish his father’s image.
- 7/13/2024
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
"Wild Wild Punjab” is an Indian comedy directed by Simarpreet Singh starring Patralekhaa Paul, Sunny Singh and Varun Sharma.
If you were tickled by the zany antics of “The Hangover” (2009) featuring Bradley Cooper, where friends following a wild night in Vegas have no recollection of their outlandish adventures, “Wild Wild Punjab” is sure to capture your interest. The film, which shares a similar plot to The Hangover, albeit set in India and imbued with the distinct flavor of Bollywood, is a pure comedy designed to entertain – a goal it wholeheartedly achieves thanks to four brilliant performers who each play their parts to comedic perfection. And yes, the film does include fun musical numbers typical of Bollywood.
The storyline of “Wild Wild Punjab” revolves around four friends who embark on an intoxicating journey, which spirals out of control due to their excessive alcohol consumption. One of them ends up married in a strange place.
If you were tickled by the zany antics of “The Hangover” (2009) featuring Bradley Cooper, where friends following a wild night in Vegas have no recollection of their outlandish adventures, “Wild Wild Punjab” is sure to capture your interest. The film, which shares a similar plot to The Hangover, albeit set in India and imbued with the distinct flavor of Bollywood, is a pure comedy designed to entertain – a goal it wholeheartedly achieves thanks to four brilliant performers who each play their parts to comedic perfection. And yes, the film does include fun musical numbers typical of Bollywood.
The storyline of “Wild Wild Punjab” revolves around four friends who embark on an intoxicating journey, which spirals out of control due to their excessive alcohol consumption. One of them ends up married in a strange place.
- 7/10/2024
- by Veronica Loop
- Martin Cid Magazine - Movies
Eminent filmmaker Ananth Narayan Mahadevan is in post-production on “Phule,” about the pioneers of women’s education in India.
Jyotirao Govindrao Phule and his wife Savitribai were social reformers known for their efforts against India’s endemic caste system. Phule’s first school for girls was founded in Pune, western India, in 1848. In 1873, Jyotirao Phule and his followers began the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth-seekers’ Society) to campaign for increased rights for the underprivileged. In 1888, the honorific Mahatma (great soul), a term later used to describe Gandhi, was accorded to Phule.
“The two of them are lethal, the husband and wife, because at a time when the girl child was being refused education and just pushed into marriage, Jyotirao chose to actually educate his little wife – she was just 11 at that time, he was 17 when they got married, because it was the time of child marriage,” Mahadevan told Variety.
Many of the...
Jyotirao Govindrao Phule and his wife Savitribai were social reformers known for their efforts against India’s endemic caste system. Phule’s first school for girls was founded in Pune, western India, in 1848. In 1873, Jyotirao Phule and his followers began the Satyashodhak Samaj (Truth-seekers’ Society) to campaign for increased rights for the underprivileged. In 1888, the honorific Mahatma (great soul), a term later used to describe Gandhi, was accorded to Phule.
“The two of them are lethal, the husband and wife, because at a time when the girl child was being refused education and just pushed into marriage, Jyotirao chose to actually educate his little wife – she was just 11 at that time, he was 17 when they got married, because it was the time of child marriage,” Mahadevan told Variety.
Many of the...
- 8/9/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
It is known that Rajkummar Rao and Patralekhaa starred in Hansal Mehta directorial Citylights. Since then, the actors have been in a relationship and are one of the cutest couples of Bollywood. They are very open about their relationship. Now, it seems like they are finally reuniting on the silver screen for Mehta's film titled Swagat Hai. As the far as the movie is concerned, the actors are yet to confirm their reunion on screen with Hansal Mehta. More details about the film will be revealed soon.
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- 5/12/2018
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Two months ago, we informed you of the hottest picture posted by Patralekhaa featuring her in an off-shoulder bikini. She was seen adjusting her swimwear and looking sideways. Her hot body was on display and it made for a sizzling watch. Yesterday, she posted one more picture that seemed like a follow up to this sexiest snap. In the new image, she is seen immersed in the sea water till her neck. But one can spot the yellow bikini. She is also wearing the same sunglasses that she wore previously, thus indicating that both pictures were taken at the same time and same location.
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- 1/15/2018
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Yesterday, Patralekhaa uploaded a picture that proves that she’s one of the underrated hotties of Bollywood. In this picture, she can be seen wearing a white hot bikini and she’s resting on a log near the sea. Her hot body is on full display and it makes for a sizzling watch. Even her expressions are quite sexy and add to the impact. This drool worthy picture was clicked at her holiday in Ko Samui Island, Thailand recently.
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- 12/27/2017
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Last seen in her debut film Citylights, Patralekhaa will now be seen playing Ramona, a sexually liberated character in her next, Love Games. The actress who was shooting in Cape Town for the film and the temperature out there was low during the evenings. In fact, we hear that the actress almost passed out while doing a difficult scene for which she was required to be in the swimming pool at night in the freezing cold. Added the actress, "It was winters in Cape Town and was chilling at night. We were shooting in minus degree. The dip in the pool, crazy cold water... I actually passed out and the shoot came to a halt. Only after a couple of hours, when my body temperature got back to normal and I regained consciousness, did we begin the shoot again. We had to get back to shooting as we were running...
- 3/18/2016
- by Bollywood Hungama News Network
- BollywoodHungama
Rajkummar Rao is no doubt one of the most in-demand actors in Bollywood today. Yet the 29 year old actor has said that his entry into the film industry was not easy, and it took him almost two years before he finally got his first break. “I struggled for almost two years to get my first break. But I didn’t have to sleep on pavements. I’m really thankful to my family. They supported me throughout my journey.” said Rao in an interview with Filmfare Magazine.
Speaking about how he has been compared to Aamir Khan when it comes to perfectionism, the National Award winning actor had this to say. “I feel honoured and overwhelmed. Although I’m nothing in comparison to Aamir Khan, for me, he’s the school of acting. I get inspired every time I watch him on screen. When people compare me with him, of course I feel happy.
Speaking about how he has been compared to Aamir Khan when it comes to perfectionism, the National Award winning actor had this to say. “I feel honoured and overwhelmed. Although I’m nothing in comparison to Aamir Khan, for me, he’s the school of acting. I get inspired every time I watch him on screen. When people compare me with him, of course I feel happy.
- 5/22/2014
- by Bodrul Chaudhury
- Bollyspice
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