Indian director-producer Karan Johar wrapped up the conference section of the first Cinevesture International Film Festival with a lively conversation that ranged from working with the right people and Bollywood’s shifting gender politics, to letting slip a few new projects from his Dharma Productions slate.
Johar, who’s having a busy year as a producer with Love Storiyaan on Prime Video and Showtime on Disney+ Hotstar, started the session by talking about how he surrounds himself with people “who know all facets of cinema, not just the mainstream” – even if they’ve been outspoken critics of his work in the past.
He used the example of indie maverick Anurag Kashyap, and producer Somen Mishra, now head of content at Dharma and its Ott division Dharmatic Entertainment, who used to slate him on the popular ‘Passion of Cinema’ blog.
“I think I was their favorite target. But when Rensil D’Silva...
Johar, who’s having a busy year as a producer with Love Storiyaan on Prime Video and Showtime on Disney+ Hotstar, started the session by talking about how he surrounds himself with people “who know all facets of cinema, not just the mainstream” – even if they’ve been outspoken critics of his work in the past.
He used the example of indie maverick Anurag Kashyap, and producer Somen Mishra, now head of content at Dharma and its Ott division Dharmatic Entertainment, who used to slate him on the popular ‘Passion of Cinema’ blog.
“I think I was their favorite target. But when Rensil D’Silva...
- 4/1/2024
- by Liz Shackleton
- Deadline Film + TV
Gulshan Devaiah and Anurag Kashyap are all set to share screen space in a yet-untitled action series, which is said to be a remake of ‘Bad Cop: Kriminell’.
Having worked with the filmmaker several times, the actor credits him for contributing a great deal to his career.
They have previously collaborated on multiple projects including ‘Shaitan’, ‘Hunterrr’, ‘That Girl in Yellow Boots’, and ‘Peddlers’.
Gulshan expressed his gratitude towards Anurag, stating: “Anurag gave me my first break in ‘That Girl in Yellow Boots’, he then directed me in an ad, he produced two films I was in, ‘Shaitan’ and ‘Hunterrr’, he’s producer on my upcoming film ‘Litter Thomas’.”
The actor added: “So he has easily contributed a great deal to my career and I’m eternally grateful. Now to share the screen space with him as my co-actor is a very happy moment for me.”
Helmed by director Aditya Datt...
Having worked with the filmmaker several times, the actor credits him for contributing a great deal to his career.
They have previously collaborated on multiple projects including ‘Shaitan’, ‘Hunterrr’, ‘That Girl in Yellow Boots’, and ‘Peddlers’.
Gulshan expressed his gratitude towards Anurag, stating: “Anurag gave me my first break in ‘That Girl in Yellow Boots’, he then directed me in an ad, he produced two films I was in, ‘Shaitan’ and ‘Hunterrr’, he’s producer on my upcoming film ‘Litter Thomas’.”
The actor added: “So he has easily contributed a great deal to my career and I’m eternally grateful. Now to share the screen space with him as my co-actor is a very happy moment for me.”
Helmed by director Aditya Datt...
- 3/21/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bambai Meri Jaan is creating waves by showcasing stories that may be familiar to many of us. What makes this ten-episode-long show different from the usual fare we have watched on this subject over the years is the treatment of the story and the screenplay. This story is extensively covered in pieces of media like books, case studies, and articles. There are plenty of Hindi films as well that were either successful in being accurate portrayals of that era or they were just over-the-top dramatization, which in most cases did not give the audience the right picture to understand the nexus and the leaders.
Bambai Meri Jaan is based on the bestselling book ‘Dongri to Dubai’ written by India’s top investigative journalist S. Hussain Zaidi. ‘Dongri to Dubai’ has been the source material for many movies made in the gangster drama genre. What makes them less engaging than Shujaat Saudagar...
Bambai Meri Jaan is based on the bestselling book ‘Dongri to Dubai’ written by India’s top investigative journalist S. Hussain Zaidi. ‘Dongri to Dubai’ has been the source material for many movies made in the gangster drama genre. What makes them less engaging than Shujaat Saudagar...
- 9/18/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Farhan Akthar, Kritika Kamra, Rensil D’Silva & Aparna Purohi on Bambai Meri Jaan (Bombay My Beloved)
Bambai Meri Jaan (Bombay My Beloved) is one of the most exciting shows to have come out of India for a while, as this ambitious, compelling crime series – set in Bombay in the murky underbelly of the organised crime world – is now available to watch on Prime Video.
To mark the occasion, we were thrilled to conduct a group interview with several of the names that make up the creation of this show. Below you can find our chat with Farhan Akthar, a megastar who has taken on the role of producer here, as well as star Kritika Kamra, who plays Habiba Kadri. Also present is writer Rensil D’Silva, as well as the powerhouse that is Aparna Purohi, who is Head of Originals, in India.
Watch the full interview here with Farhan Akthar, Kritika Kamra, Rensil D’Silva & Aparna Purohi:
Synopsis
The Fictional crime drama “Bambai Meri Jaan” is a...
To mark the occasion, we were thrilled to conduct a group interview with several of the names that make up the creation of this show. Below you can find our chat with Farhan Akthar, a megastar who has taken on the role of producer here, as well as star Kritika Kamra, who plays Habiba Kadri. Also present is writer Rensil D’Silva, as well as the powerhouse that is Aparna Purohi, who is Head of Originals, in India.
Watch the full interview here with Farhan Akthar, Kritika Kamra, Rensil D’Silva & Aparna Purohi:
Synopsis
The Fictional crime drama “Bambai Meri Jaan” is a...
- 9/15/2023
- by Stefan Pape
- HeyUGuys.co.uk
Television shows and movies in the period drama genre are tricky and expensive. Other than spending time on the narrative aspect, the makers must convince us with splendid world-building. The production, dialogue, and ambience add meaning to the story. Amazon Prime Video India has knocked it out of the park with yet another period drama this year. The streaming network gave us Jubilee in April 2023, and within a few months, they’d given us Bambai Meri Jaan. This gangster period drama was released on the platform on September 14, 2023. Based on S. Hussain Zaidi’s book Dongri to Dubai, the Prime Video follows a bitter rivalry between gangsters that eventually engulfs the city in violence and chaos.
Bambai Meri Jaan is told from the perspective of Ismail Kadri, who was an honest police officer with the Mumbai Police in the 1960s. The man always wants to do the right thing, but...
Bambai Meri Jaan is told from the perspective of Ismail Kadri, who was an honest police officer with the Mumbai Police in the 1960s. The man always wants to do the right thing, but...
- 9/14/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Prime Video’s upcoming crime thriller “Bambai Meri Jaan” tells an action-packed tale of good vs. evil in post-independence India — but at its core, the show is a story about family.
Premiering Sept. 14 on the streamer, the 10-episode series was created by Rensil D’Silva (“Dial 100”) and Shujaat Saudagar (“The Underbug”), based on a story by longtime crime journalist S. Hussain Zaidi. At the show’s global premiere in London on Tuesday night, the cast and crew — including D’Silva and Saudagar; Excel Media and Entertainment producers Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani and Kassim Jagmagia; stars Kritika Kamra and Avinash Tiwary; and Prime Video execs James Farrell and Aparna Purohit — spoke with Variety‘s Naman Ramachandran about bringing “Bambai Meri Jaan” to life.
“This family unit … really, really engages you beyond the bad guys vs. the good guys,” Akhtar said. “It really stays with you. It’s an emotional journey, you feel what the characters are feeling.
Premiering Sept. 14 on the streamer, the 10-episode series was created by Rensil D’Silva (“Dial 100”) and Shujaat Saudagar (“The Underbug”), based on a story by longtime crime journalist S. Hussain Zaidi. At the show’s global premiere in London on Tuesday night, the cast and crew — including D’Silva and Saudagar; Excel Media and Entertainment producers Farhan Akhtar, Ritesh Sidhwani and Kassim Jagmagia; stars Kritika Kamra and Avinash Tiwary; and Prime Video execs James Farrell and Aparna Purohit — spoke with Variety‘s Naman Ramachandran about bringing “Bambai Meri Jaan” to life.
“This family unit … really, really engages you beyond the bad guys vs. the good guys,” Akhtar said. “It really stays with you. It’s an emotional journey, you feel what the characters are feeling.
- 9/13/2023
- by Ellise Shafer
- Variety Film + TV
Mumbai-based gangster dramas have always been intriguing. There have been plenty of films made on this subject by various directors in the last two decades. Mumbai gangsters are a big part of the city’s history and pop culture. Company, D, Shootout at Lokhandwala, Once Upon a Time in Mumbai, Black Friday, D-Day, and Daddy are some of the films that extensively covered their stories.
Created by Shujaat Saudagar and Rensil D’Silva, the Amazon Prime Series is a period drama that chronicles the rivalry between two threatening gangsters who are adamant about controlling the city and the smuggling business on their respective terms.
Story And Plot
The trailer gives away just enough to keep the audience intrigued about the subject matter. The biggest takeaway from the trailer is the general plot of the show. It is based on the true stories of the kind of gangsters who once ruled the...
Created by Shujaat Saudagar and Rensil D’Silva, the Amazon Prime Series is a period drama that chronicles the rivalry between two threatening gangsters who are adamant about controlling the city and the smuggling business on their respective terms.
Story And Plot
The trailer gives away just enough to keep the audience intrigued about the subject matter. The biggest takeaway from the trailer is the general plot of the show. It is based on the true stories of the kind of gangsters who once ruled the...
- 9/12/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Known for her works in ‘Bheed’, ‘Hush Hush’ and ‘Tandav’, among others, actress Kritika Kamra, who is all set to portray female gangster in ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’, talked about her diverse roles, and how she doesn’t likes to repeat herself on the screen.
Her latest endeavour, ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’, is a gripping crime web series, in which she takes on the challenging role of a female gangster for the first time onscreen. Her portrayal is set to add a unique dimension to the world of crime drama.
Talking about her diverse roles, Kritika said: “Each project has its own unique flavour, and I’m thrilled to bring these characters to life. I have consciously taken my time in choosing roles where I don’t repeat myself, because people tend to box you into a certain type of role.”
“I work hard to get opportunities to collaborate with makers who think out of the box.
Her latest endeavour, ‘Bambai Meri Jaan’, is a gripping crime web series, in which she takes on the challenging role of a female gangster for the first time onscreen. Her portrayal is set to add a unique dimension to the world of crime drama.
Talking about her diverse roles, Kritika said: “Each project has its own unique flavour, and I’m thrilled to bring these characters to life. I have consciously taken my time in choosing roles where I don’t repeat myself, because people tend to box you into a certain type of role.”
“I work hard to get opportunities to collaborate with makers who think out of the box.
- 9/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
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