Mumbai, June 15 (Ians) The official teaser for writer and director Sudeep Kanwal’s political crime thriller film ‘Privacy’ was unveiled on Thursday. The teaser features gritty realism.
Actress Rajshiri Deshpande, who is best known for her role in films and serials such as ‘Angry Indian Goddess’, ‘Sexy Durga’, ‘The Sacred Games’, ‘The Fame Game’, and most recently the Netflix series ‘Trial by Fire’, plays a voyeur in this social thriller, set in the slums of Mumbai.
The teaser of the film looks promising and intriguing due to its more grounded setting and tense nature. It gives a dark and very real insight into how surveillance cameras capture more than just public spaces, and how public surveillance is a tool that can become a double edged sword, one hand aiding in the safety of the public but also become a tool for criminal minds.
‘Privacy’ revolves around a distressed surveillance centre operator based in Mumbai,...
Actress Rajshiri Deshpande, who is best known for her role in films and serials such as ‘Angry Indian Goddess’, ‘Sexy Durga’, ‘The Sacred Games’, ‘The Fame Game’, and most recently the Netflix series ‘Trial by Fire’, plays a voyeur in this social thriller, set in the slums of Mumbai.
The teaser of the film looks promising and intriguing due to its more grounded setting and tense nature. It gives a dark and very real insight into how surveillance cameras capture more than just public spaces, and how public surveillance is a tool that can become a double edged sword, one hand aiding in the safety of the public but also become a tool for criminal minds.
‘Privacy’ revolves around a distressed surveillance centre operator based in Mumbai,...
- 6/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
The upcoming film ‘Privacy’, which stars actress-activist Rajshri Deshpande, is set to be screened at the Bucheon International Film Festival which will be held from June 29 to July 9, 2023.
The festival covers a plethora of cinema ranging from horror, thriller, mystery and fantasy films from around the globe. This year’s festival opens with Joaquin Phoenix starrer ‘Beau is Afraid’.
‘Privacy’ is a social thriller, and marks the directorial debut of Sudeep Kanwal. The film follows the journey of Roopali, a distressed Mumbai surveillance centre operator, who ignores protocol and begins to investigate incidents happening on her watch. ‘Privacy’ examines the use of video surveillance in urban centres while highlighting socio-economic differences in Mumbai.
Since Netflix’s ‘Trial by Fire’, this will be Rajshri Deshpande’s first major role. The actress said: “As an actor and a social worker it is very important to me that the script is written sensitively.
The festival covers a plethora of cinema ranging from horror, thriller, mystery and fantasy films from around the globe. This year’s festival opens with Joaquin Phoenix starrer ‘Beau is Afraid’.
‘Privacy’ is a social thriller, and marks the directorial debut of Sudeep Kanwal. The film follows the journey of Roopali, a distressed Mumbai surveillance centre operator, who ignores protocol and begins to investigate incidents happening on her watch. ‘Privacy’ examines the use of video surveillance in urban centres while highlighting socio-economic differences in Mumbai.
Since Netflix’s ‘Trial by Fire’, this will be Rajshri Deshpande’s first major role. The actress said: “As an actor and a social worker it is very important to me that the script is written sensitively.
- 6/8/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Kavi
“Cricket is for everyone, isn’t it?” explains a poor, ragged teenage boy to his owner as he is asked to do his everyday duties at a brick kiln. He is believed to be the fastest worker and his delusion is added to by his owner’s false hopes for rewards; But only if he does magnanimous tasks within the given period of time.Kavi played by Sagar Salunke is just another kid. But this kid is not ordinary none the less. A perfect example of a modern day slave, he does his job because he is forced to do so. Burdened by the debt of his father for a sum of 10,000 rupees, working at the kiln is his only means for survival. His parents, none the less are a part of the same team working and working and working some more for only a measly pay of peanuts.
“Cricket is for everyone, isn’t it?” explains a poor, ragged teenage boy to his owner as he is asked to do his everyday duties at a brick kiln. He is believed to be the fastest worker and his delusion is added to by his owner’s false hopes for rewards; But only if he does magnanimous tasks within the given period of time.Kavi played by Sagar Salunke is just another kid. But this kid is not ordinary none the less. A perfect example of a modern day slave, he does his job because he is forced to do so. Burdened by the debt of his father for a sum of 10,000 rupees, working at the kiln is his only means for survival. His parents, none the less are a part of the same team working and working and working some more for only a measly pay of peanuts.
- 3/8/2010
- by Ameya Bahulekar
- DearCinema.com
The Oscar bug is in the air. On the 7th of March this year, the rich and famous celebrities will haul a lineup on the famous red carpet. The flash of a few hundred cameras would only be a start to a magical experience. Certainly 'dressed to impress' would be their code for the evening. The media hawks eyeing their every move would also be a part of a few million witnessing this grand event live on television all around the globe.
Needless to say, it is a prestigious annual event. And this year, in that honored lineup of guests present in the Kodak theatre, there would be an Indian element also present waiting for the winner to be announced. The short film 'Kavi' directed by American nationality, Greg Helvey is an esteemed nomination for the ‘Short Film (Live Action)’ category. Kavi is a touchy story about slavery and child labour.
Needless to say, it is a prestigious annual event. And this year, in that honored lineup of guests present in the Kodak theatre, there would be an Indian element also present waiting for the winner to be announced. The short film 'Kavi' directed by American nationality, Greg Helvey is an esteemed nomination for the ‘Short Film (Live Action)’ category. Kavi is a touchy story about slavery and child labour.
- 3/7/2010
- by Ameya Bahulekar
- DearCinema.com
This time last year the film on everyone’s lips was Slumdog Millionaire as it took home eight Oscars. With the 82nd Annual Academy awards less than a week away (Sunday March 7, 2010) flying the flag for India this year is Kavi, nominated in the Best Live Action short film category.
The 19 minute fictional film tells the story of a young boy who is forced into a slave like existence working in a brick kiln, unable to play cricket or go to school. Determined to not let his dream die, Kavi does whatever it takes to escape, even if he is not sure of the ultimate outcome.
Director Gregg Helvey explains his motivation to make the film, “I was shocked to learn that 27 million people around the world are enslaved today. As I began to research and understand the extent of modern slavery, I knew that I had to make a movie about it.
The 19 minute fictional film tells the story of a young boy who is forced into a slave like existence working in a brick kiln, unable to play cricket or go to school. Determined to not let his dream die, Kavi does whatever it takes to escape, even if he is not sure of the ultimate outcome.
Director Gregg Helvey explains his motivation to make the film, “I was shocked to learn that 27 million people around the world are enslaved today. As I began to research and understand the extent of modern slavery, I knew that I had to make a movie about it.
- 3/2/2010
- Bollyspice
The Indian crew of Oscar-nominated film "Kavi" have finally got sponsored tickets to attend the Academy Awards in Los Angeles. The 19-minute "Kavi" has been made by American director Gregg Helvey. The film, which is in Hindi, tells the story of a young boy who wants to play cricket and go to school, but is forced to work in a brick kiln. It has been nominated in the Short Film (Live Action) category at the upcoming 82nd annual Academy Awards that will be held March 7.
"So far we have got huge support from the government but we wish that the president and Rahul Gandhi also see the film. We realise they are busy, but we feel even we are important at this point," Guneet Monga, co-producer of the film, told Ians.
"I did write to the president's office and got a response but we didn't get to meet her. I...
"So far we have got huge support from the government but we wish that the president and Rahul Gandhi also see the film. We realise they are busy, but we feel even we are important at this point," Guneet Monga, co-producer of the film, told Ians.
"I did write to the president's office and got a response but we didn't get to meet her. I...
- 2/27/2010
- by IANS
- DearCinema.com
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