Glasgow-based Momentum Films, led by producer Rakasree Basu (“Iqbal and the Jewel of India”), has officially launched at the Cannes Film Festival’s market.
The company is focusing on developing original stories by converging the Scottish and the South Asian cinematic landscapes across feature films, high end television and narrative documentaries.
Momentum has an under-production film “Adrift,” which was shot in Tamil Nadu, southern India, and is currently in post-production. The Tamil-language film explores the underlying complexity of the idea of identity through the story of a young man growing up in an orphanage in India when his quest for freedom become an endless pursuit. It marks the debut feature for director Ponselvam Karthi. The cast includes M.R. Netaji, Harishankar and Thamira.
“Adrift” is produced by Momentum Films as a minority co-production partner along with Yellow House Pictures and Raging Films, India and A.K. Studios, U.S.
Karthi said: “Through this film,...
The company is focusing on developing original stories by converging the Scottish and the South Asian cinematic landscapes across feature films, high end television and narrative documentaries.
Momentum has an under-production film “Adrift,” which was shot in Tamil Nadu, southern India, and is currently in post-production. The Tamil-language film explores the underlying complexity of the idea of identity through the story of a young man growing up in an orphanage in India when his quest for freedom become an endless pursuit. It marks the debut feature for director Ponselvam Karthi. The cast includes M.R. Netaji, Harishankar and Thamira.
“Adrift” is produced by Momentum Films as a minority co-production partner along with Yellow House Pictures and Raging Films, India and A.K. Studios, U.S.
Karthi said: “Through this film,...
- 5/16/2024
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Heeramandi Star Shruti Sharma Once Got Life-Changing Advice From Kangana Ranaut! (Photo Credit – Instagram)
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a celebrated and accomplished Indian filmmaker known for pushing actors to help give out their career-best performances. Indian actress Shruti Sharma, who started her career as a contestant on the TV reality show India’s Next Superstars, is being praised for her performance in the Netflix series starring Sonakshi Sinha, Manisha Koirala, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Haydari, Sharmin Segal and others. An old clip from the reality series has gone viral on social media where Kangana Ranaut is motivating Shruti. Keep scrolling for more.
For the unversed, the reality show was judged by Karan Johar, Rohit Shetty, and Kangana Ranaut. It was held in 2018, and Shruti was the third Superstar in the show. She appeared in small projects after the reality show. In 2020, Sharma bagged the lead role in Nzar 2 and was cast opposite Sheezan Mohammad.
Sanjay Leela Bhansali is a celebrated and accomplished Indian filmmaker known for pushing actors to help give out their career-best performances. Indian actress Shruti Sharma, who started her career as a contestant on the TV reality show India’s Next Superstars, is being praised for her performance in the Netflix series starring Sonakshi Sinha, Manisha Koirala, Richa Chadha, Aditi Rao Haydari, Sharmin Segal and others. An old clip from the reality series has gone viral on social media where Kangana Ranaut is motivating Shruti. Keep scrolling for more.
For the unversed, the reality show was judged by Karan Johar, Rohit Shetty, and Kangana Ranaut. It was held in 2018, and Shruti was the third Superstar in the show. She appeared in small projects after the reality show. In 2020, Sharma bagged the lead role in Nzar 2 and was cast opposite Sheezan Mohammad.
- 5/15/2024
- by Esita Mallik
- KoiMoi
Sharmin Sehgal Shares Heeramandi BTS, Jackie Sues Over “Bhidu,” Farah Criticizes Entourage Costs. (Photo Credit – Instagram)
From heartwarming behind-the-scenes moments on the sets of Heeramandi shared by Sharmin Segal to the epic budget of the upcoming Ramayana film, entertainment news is buzzing today.
Actress Shamita Shetty bravely opened up about her Endometriosis diagnosis, while Jackie Shroff is taking legal action to protect his name and likeness. Meanwhile, Salman Khan’s shooting case continues to develop with a new arrest and a community leader’s demand for an apology.
Additionally, fans of Thalapathy Vijay are reminiscing about his school days after his 10th exam results surfaced online. In Hollywood, Tabu is set to grace our screens once again in the sci-fi series “Dune: Prophecy,” and fans can expect to see Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Shaikh reunite in Anurag Basu’s upcoming film “Metro In Dino.”
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From heartwarming behind-the-scenes moments on the sets of Heeramandi shared by Sharmin Segal to the epic budget of the upcoming Ramayana film, entertainment news is buzzing today.
Actress Shamita Shetty bravely opened up about her Endometriosis diagnosis, while Jackie Shroff is taking legal action to protect his name and likeness. Meanwhile, Salman Khan’s shooting case continues to develop with a new arrest and a community leader’s demand for an apology.
Additionally, fans of Thalapathy Vijay are reminiscing about his school days after his 10th exam results surfaced online. In Hollywood, Tabu is set to grace our screens once again in the sci-fi series “Dune: Prophecy,” and fans can expect to see Ali Fazal and Fatima Sana Shaikh reunite in Anurag Basu’s upcoming film “Metro In Dino.”
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- 5/14/2024
- by Koimoi.com Team
- KoiMoi
Anurag Basu’s Metro In Dino will Now Release On November 29, 2024. (Photo Credit – IMDb)
Anurag Basu’s Metro In Dino is one of the most highly anticipated movies this year. The sequel to Life In Metro has a boasting star cast of Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Ali Fazal, Konkana Sen Sharma, and more. The movie’s release date has gotten pushed yet again. The sequel will now be released on this date! Read more to find out!
According to reports, the movie is a spiritual continuation of Basu‘s well-received 2007 film Life in a Metro, which featured prominent performances by Irrfan Khan, Kay Kay Menon, Konkona Sensharma, and Shilpa Shetty, among others.
The movie which was going to release on September 13 earlier, has now been pushed to November 29, 2024. The makers of the movie took to X (formerly Twitter) to make the official announcement.
Trending Raj Kundra Shares A...
Anurag Basu’s Metro In Dino is one of the most highly anticipated movies this year. The sequel to Life In Metro has a boasting star cast of Sara Ali Khan, Aditya Roy Kapur, Ali Fazal, Konkana Sen Sharma, and more. The movie’s release date has gotten pushed yet again. The sequel will now be released on this date! Read more to find out!
According to reports, the movie is a spiritual continuation of Basu‘s well-received 2007 film Life in a Metro, which featured prominent performances by Irrfan Khan, Kay Kay Menon, Konkona Sensharma, and Shilpa Shetty, among others.
The movie which was going to release on September 13 earlier, has now been pushed to November 29, 2024. The makers of the movie took to X (formerly Twitter) to make the official announcement.
Trending Raj Kundra Shares A...
- 4/19/2024
- by Aayushi Hemnani
- KoiMoi
Actress Kajal Pisal, who is currently seen in the show ‘Jhanak’, shared that she always tries to explore new opportunities, calling herself a learner and an explorer. Kajal essays the role of Tanuja Basu, an antagonist in the show.
She said: “As an actor I have always tried to explore new opportunities moving out from whatever I essayed before. I want my audience to move out and not remember me for a role I played before but to celebrate for what I’m currently playing.”
“And by God’s grace my work is helping me to set a new onscreen identity among my audience. And this is giving me a taste of real success, but again I never see myself as a successful actor, as I’m still a learner and an explorer,” shared Kajal, who was seen in the show ‘Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai’.
Speaking about her role,...
She said: “As an actor I have always tried to explore new opportunities moving out from whatever I essayed before. I want my audience to move out and not remember me for a role I played before but to celebrate for what I’m currently playing.”
“And by God’s grace my work is helping me to set a new onscreen identity among my audience. And this is giving me a taste of real success, but again I never see myself as a successful actor, as I’m still a learner and an explorer,” shared Kajal, who was seen in the show ‘Ek Hazaaron Mein Meri Behna Hai’.
Speaking about her role,...
- 2/6/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Zoya Akhtar’s The Archies has become the talk of town from the moment it popped on Netflix. With a lot of vibrant energy and a slew of new Bollywood kids, the musical is being adored by many. There are naysayers who are not particularly happy with the amateurish acting from the cast and the overall naivety of the entire plot, but that only proves The Archies is going to stick around for a while. Hence, we thought it’d be a good idea to conjure a list of films that have a similar vibe. Whether you are digging The Archies or not, at least a few movies from this list should work for you.
Kuch Kuch Hota Hain (1998)
The Archies is not the first time Bollywood has attempted to adapt the popular comics. Twenty-five years ago, a very young Karan Johar thought it would be cool to mold Archie,...
Kuch Kuch Hota Hain (1998)
The Archies is not the first time Bollywood has attempted to adapt the popular comics. Twenty-five years ago, a very young Karan Johar thought it would be cool to mold Archie,...
- 12/8/2023
- by Rohitavra Majumdar
- Film Fugitives
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