Director Jayprad Desai, recognized for his gripping narratives in films like “Kaun Pravin Tambe?”, “Mukhbir,” and “Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba,” ventures into a new cinematic realm. His upcoming project explores the compelling narrative of the 2022 fake Ipl scam, drawing inspiration from Faraz Ahsan’s acclaimed book “First Copy.”
Jayprad Desai’s Next Cinematic Journey
The untitled film will unravel the intricate details of the scandal, shedding light on how villagers orchestrated a fraudulent cricket tournament to deceive Russian punters. Collaborating on the screenplay are Hussain Dalal and Abbas Dalal, promising a captivating storytelling experience.
‘Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba’ Director’S Next Film On Cricket Scam… #JaypradDesai – director of #KaunPravinTambe?, #Mukhbir and #PhirAayiHasseenDillruba – to make film based on 2022 fake Ipl scam, where villagers set up a sham cricket tournament and duped Russian punters.
The… pic.twitter.com/1KfYq9fNEA
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 30, 20242022 Fake Ipl Scam in New Movie Venture...
Jayprad Desai’s Next Cinematic Journey
The untitled film will unravel the intricate details of the scandal, shedding light on how villagers orchestrated a fraudulent cricket tournament to deceive Russian punters. Collaborating on the screenplay are Hussain Dalal and Abbas Dalal, promising a captivating storytelling experience.
‘Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba’ Director’S Next Film On Cricket Scam… #JaypradDesai – director of #KaunPravinTambe?, #Mukhbir and #PhirAayiHasseenDillruba – to make film based on 2022 fake Ipl scam, where villagers set up a sham cricket tournament and duped Russian punters.
The… pic.twitter.com/1KfYq9fNEA
— taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) April 30, 20242022 Fake Ipl Scam in New Movie Venture...
- 4/30/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
The highly anticipated film “Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba” has unveiled its teaser, reigniting excitement for the world of love and intrigue. Starring Taapsee Pannu, Vikrant Massey, Sunny Kaushal, and Jimmy Shergill, the movie serves as a sequel to the beloved romantic thriller “Haseen Dillruba”.
Released on February 29, the 52-second teaser provides a tantalizing peek into the story, set against the backdrop of the iconic song “Ek Hasina Thi”. Taapsee Pannu returns as Rani, alongside Vikrant Massey as Rishu (Ravi Varma). Sunny Kaushal joins as Abhimanyu, with Jimmy Shergill as Mrityunjay, enriching the narrative.
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Set in Agra, the plot follows Rani and Rishu as they confront obstacles like a broken barrage, floods, and unexpected crocodile encounters in the Yamuna River, all while dodging authorities and planning their escape for a happily ever after.
Directed by Jayprad Desai and scripted by Kanika Dhillon,...
Released on February 29, the 52-second teaser provides a tantalizing peek into the story, set against the backdrop of the iconic song “Ek Hasina Thi”. Taapsee Pannu returns as Rani, alongside Vikrant Massey as Rishu (Ravi Varma). Sunny Kaushal joins as Abhimanyu, with Jimmy Shergill as Mrityunjay, enriching the narrative.
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Set in Agra, the plot follows Rani and Rishu as they confront obstacles like a broken barrage, floods, and unexpected crocodile encounters in the Yamuna River, all while dodging authorities and planning their escape for a happily ever after.
Directed by Jayprad Desai and scripted by Kanika Dhillon,...
- 3/1/2024
- by Anshu Harvansh
- ReferSMS
Netflix India Unveils TV & Film Slate For 2024, Including Wedding Crasher Feature ‘Wild Wild Punjab’
Netflix’s Indian slate for this year includes a feature film about a group of drunk young men who crash a wedding, and a series about a plane hijacking.
Toplining the new titles is Wild Wild Punjab, a Luv Films feature from Simarpreet Singh written by Harman Wadala and Sandeep Jain. According to the longline, it follows “a group of drunk boys” who “avenge a friend’s breakup by crashing his ex’s wedding and achieve closure.”
Cast includes Varun Sharma, Sunny Singh, Manjot Singh, Jassie Gill, Patralekhaa and Ishita Raj.
Other new films include Akshay Roy’s Vijay 69, a “quirky, slice-of-life film about a man who decides to compete in a triathlon” nearly the age of 70, from Try Entertainment; heist thriller Sikandar Ka Muqaddar from Neeraj Pandey; and Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, from director Jayprad Desai, writer Kanika Dhillon and co-producers T-Series and Colour Yellow Productions.
Murder Mubarak,...
Toplining the new titles is Wild Wild Punjab, a Luv Films feature from Simarpreet Singh written by Harman Wadala and Sandeep Jain. According to the longline, it follows “a group of drunk boys” who “avenge a friend’s breakup by crashing his ex’s wedding and achieve closure.”
Cast includes Varun Sharma, Sunny Singh, Manjot Singh, Jassie Gill, Patralekhaa and Ishita Raj.
Other new films include Akshay Roy’s Vijay 69, a “quirky, slice-of-life film about a man who decides to compete in a triathlon” nearly the age of 70, from Try Entertainment; heist thriller Sikandar Ka Muqaddar from Neeraj Pandey; and Phir Aayi Hasseen Dillruba, from director Jayprad Desai, writer Kanika Dhillon and co-producers T-Series and Colour Yellow Productions.
Murder Mubarak,...
- 2/29/2024
- by Jesse Whittock
- Deadline Film + TV
Actor, director and producer Prakash Raj plays a cop in the web series ‘Mukhbir: The Story of a Spy’, which tells the story of an Indian secret agent in Pakistan who played an important role in the 1965 war. The 57-year-old actor speaks about the reason behind saying ‘yes’ to his debut Ott series, and the Usp of the show.
Raj plays ‘Bhagat’, an Intelligence Bureau officer who trains secret agents.
On being part of the series, he says: “Ott platforms have opened up so many opportunities. There are a dozen scripts I want to explore. Having said that, I look forward to roles where I would be relevant and only then choose to associate in that space.”
On making debut with ‘Mukhbir’, he says: “It is my first web series. This is a very fresh script that circles around the journey of a spy and very magically picturises the ’60s,...
Raj plays ‘Bhagat’, an Intelligence Bureau officer who trains secret agents.
On being part of the series, he says: “Ott platforms have opened up so many opportunities. There are a dozen scripts I want to explore. Having said that, I look forward to roles where I would be relevant and only then choose to associate in that space.”
On making debut with ‘Mukhbir’, he says: “It is my first web series. This is a very fresh script that circles around the journey of a spy and very magically picturises the ’60s,...
- 11/13/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Veteran actors Prakash Raj, Adil Hussain and Harsh Chhaya have joined forces for the upcoming espionage thriller series ‘Mukhbir – The Story of a Spy’ the trailer of which was unveiled on Monday. The three will be seen headlining the streaming show.
The trailer presents the tale of India’s secret agent in Pakistan who rose to the occasion to save the nation and turn the tide of the India-Pakistan 1965 war in India’s favour.
The show has been directed by Shivam Nair, who is known for ‘Naam Shabana’ and ‘Special Ops’, in association with Jayprad Desai.
Commenting on the occasion of trailer release, actor Prakash Raj said, “Mukhbir celebrates the bravery and the sacrifices of the unsung heroes of India, the spies and I am glad to be a part of such a remarkable project. These spies go unnoticed despite their silent but monumental work and hence, Mukhbir is our tribute to their self-less efforts.
The trailer presents the tale of India’s secret agent in Pakistan who rose to the occasion to save the nation and turn the tide of the India-Pakistan 1965 war in India’s favour.
The show has been directed by Shivam Nair, who is known for ‘Naam Shabana’ and ‘Special Ops’, in association with Jayprad Desai.
Commenting on the occasion of trailer release, actor Prakash Raj said, “Mukhbir celebrates the bravery and the sacrifices of the unsung heroes of India, the spies and I am glad to be a part of such a remarkable project. These spies go unnoticed despite their silent but monumental work and hence, Mukhbir is our tribute to their self-less efforts.
- 10/31/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
After “Sunrise” in 2014 and a double whammy with “The Wayfarers” and “Nirvana Inn” in 2019, Indian thespian Adil Hussain is back at the Busan International Film Festival this year with two more films – “The Storyteller” in the Jiseok section, and “Max, Min and Meowzaki” in the Open Cinema strand.
Hussain, best known internationally for “Life of Pi” and “Star Trek: Discovery,” also won global plaudits for “What Will People Say” and “Hotel Salvation.”
Both of the actor’s Busan films this year are by festival alumni – “The Storyteller,” is by Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, whose “Bittersweet” was in Busan 2020 and “Max, Min and Meowzaki” is helmed by Padmakumar Narasimhamurthy, who was at Busan in 2016 with “A Billion Colour Story.”
In “The Storyteller” Hussain plays Goradia, a Gujarati businessman who believes that once physical wealth is accumulated, happiness will follow, but this proves not to be the case. The film is based on a story by the late,...
Hussain, best known internationally for “Life of Pi” and “Star Trek: Discovery,” also won global plaudits for “What Will People Say” and “Hotel Salvation.”
Both of the actor’s Busan films this year are by festival alumni – “The Storyteller,” is by Ananth Narayan Mahadevan, whose “Bittersweet” was in Busan 2020 and “Max, Min and Meowzaki” is helmed by Padmakumar Narasimhamurthy, who was at Busan in 2016 with “A Billion Colour Story.”
In “The Storyteller” Hussain plays Goradia, a Gujarati businessman who believes that once physical wealth is accumulated, happiness will follow, but this proves not to be the case. The film is based on a story by the late,...
- 10/8/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Online Concert Record
A weekend concert by Hong Kong acting and singing superstar Andy Lau Tak-wah attracted a record-breaking 350 million viewers on Douyin, the mainland Chinese sister company of TikTok. The concert ran for two hours and attracted 100 million viewers in the first 30 minutes, with tens of millions more joining by the end. The figures beat Lau’s own previous record on the platform, which he set in July last year at a concert to celebrate his 40 years in the business. The South China Morning Post said the record numbers were swelled by a recent wave of nostalgia for Canto-pop or Cantonese-language contemporary music, though the paper also noted that Lau also performed a couple of Mandarin-language classics.
Arrested Executives
Tokyo prosecutors Tuesday arrested two executives of publisher and film production giant Kadokawa on suspicion of funneling bribes totaling to Takahashi Haruyuki, the former director of the Organizing Committee for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
A weekend concert by Hong Kong acting and singing superstar Andy Lau Tak-wah attracted a record-breaking 350 million viewers on Douyin, the mainland Chinese sister company of TikTok. The concert ran for two hours and attracted 100 million viewers in the first 30 minutes, with tens of millions more joining by the end. The figures beat Lau’s own previous record on the platform, which he set in July last year at a concert to celebrate his 40 years in the business. The South China Morning Post said the record numbers were swelled by a recent wave of nostalgia for Canto-pop or Cantonese-language contemporary music, though the paper also noted that Lau also performed a couple of Mandarin-language classics.
Arrested Executives
Tokyo prosecutors Tuesday arrested two executives of publisher and film production giant Kadokawa on suspicion of funneling bribes totaling to Takahashi Haruyuki, the former director of the Organizing Committee for the Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics.
- 9/6/2022
- by Patrick Frater
- Variety Film + TV
When the Nation is celebrating the 75th year of Independence Day and paying tribute to martyrs and freedom fighters, there are also several unsung heroes whose stories at certain times are missed out. ‘Mukhbir – The Story of a Spy’ is one such story about India’s secret agent in Pakistan and how he fights against all the odds for his nation.
The spy-thriller ‘Mukhbir – The Story of a Spy’ is based on the life and struggle of an Indian secret agent in Pakistan.
The plot revolves around a spy and historical events that took place in the 60s.
Producer Vaibhav Modi says about the spy-thriller: “Creating a period drama with true historic events as the backdrop is a challenge as well as an opportunity.”
“We are proud of ourselves to have turned this challenge into a brilliant series. It’s a unique story of how some exemplary men and women...
The spy-thriller ‘Mukhbir – The Story of a Spy’ is based on the life and struggle of an Indian secret agent in Pakistan.
The plot revolves around a spy and historical events that took place in the 60s.
Producer Vaibhav Modi says about the spy-thriller: “Creating a period drama with true historic events as the backdrop is a challenge as well as an opportunity.”
“We are proud of ourselves to have turned this challenge into a brilliant series. It’s a unique story of how some exemplary men and women...
- 8/15/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
‘Kaun Pravin Tambe’ director Jayprad Desai has praised actor Shreyas Talpade and called him powerhouse performer who can look 25 and 42 at the same time. Post the response to the trailer, director Desai speaks on how Shreyas was apt to play Pravin Tambe’s role. He reveals, “We always wanted somebody who embodies the body […]...
- 3/16/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
As the web series "Hutatma", based on the Samyukta Maharashtra movement, is in Marathi, its director Jayprad Desai says he isn't worried about the language limiting the audience from accessing the historical story because it lends authenticity.
"I am not disheartened that the language is going to limit the propagation of such content. Rather I think that if the choice of the language makes the content more authentic and strong, I am sure it will transcend the barriers of language. I would rather concentrate on making authentic content than making it accessible to people by using a certain language," Desai told Ians here.
The show has been dubbed in Hindi too and was released on May 1 on Ott platform ZEE5.
"The subject lent itself towards Marathi context. All the actors in the show are cultural icons of Maharashtra. The essence of the Samyukta Maharashtra movement and the struggle lend itself to the Marathi language,...
"I am not disheartened that the language is going to limit the propagation of such content. Rather I think that if the choice of the language makes the content more authentic and strong, I am sure it will transcend the barriers of language. I would rather concentrate on making authentic content than making it accessible to people by using a certain language," Desai told Ians here.
The show has been dubbed in Hindi too and was released on May 1 on Ott platform ZEE5.
"The subject lent itself towards Marathi context. All the actors in the show are cultural icons of Maharashtra. The essence of the Samyukta Maharashtra movement and the struggle lend itself to the Marathi language,...
- 5/6/2019
- GlamSham
Filmmaker Jayprad Desai, making his digital debut with the web series 'Hutatma', which is based on the Samyukta Maharashtra movement, says he has attempted to tell a fiction derived from reality. The Samyukta Maharashtra movement, which started in 1956, led to carving out of the state of Maharashtra from the (then-bilingual) State of Bombay on 1 May 1960.? 'Hutatma', which releases on the Ott platform ZEE5 on May 1, is loosely based on Meena Deshpandey's book of the same name.?
Asked about his research for 'Hutatma' Desai said, "We have done extensive research and read most of the works, including real life accounts, that have been written about the movement."?
Remarking that fiction is an extension of reality, he said "Our attempt was to understand the reality of that time. Thus, we tried for a story that went beyond the clash of political ideologies."
The show features celebrated Marathi cinema actors like Anjali Patil,...
Asked about his research for 'Hutatma' Desai said, "We have done extensive research and read most of the works, including real life accounts, that have been written about the movement."?
Remarking that fiction is an extension of reality, he said "Our attempt was to understand the reality of that time. Thus, we tried for a story that went beyond the clash of political ideologies."
The show features celebrated Marathi cinema actors like Anjali Patil,...
- 4/26/2019
- GlamSham
Mumbai-based Film City is presenting a package of nine Marathi-language films at Film Bazaar, as part of the Maharashtra state’s initiative to promote Marathi culture.
“It’s the first time the Maharashtra government is promoting Marathi films at Film Bazaar, as a first step towards creating international exposure for Marathi films,” said Sanjay Bhokare, managing director of Film City, who is also the deputy secretary of the Directorate of Cultural Affairs.
The company’s joint managing director Sanjay Patil has brought a delegation of nine directors to Film Bazaar and their nine producers for the Producers’ Lab. The company has arranged industry screenings for all the films, which are also available in the Viewing Room.
The films are mostly first features such as Mrunalini Bhosale’s Kapus Kondyachi Goshta, Jayprad Desai’s Nagrik, Bhaurao N. Karhade’s Khwada, Shrihari Sathe’s 1000 Rupee Note, Abhijit Panse’s Rege and Atul Jagdale’s Ganvesh.
The package...
“It’s the first time the Maharashtra government is promoting Marathi films at Film Bazaar, as a first step towards creating international exposure for Marathi films,” said Sanjay Bhokare, managing director of Film City, who is also the deputy secretary of the Directorate of Cultural Affairs.
The company’s joint managing director Sanjay Patil has brought a delegation of nine directors to Film Bazaar and their nine producers for the Producers’ Lab. The company has arranged industry screenings for all the films, which are also available in the Viewing Room.
The films are mostly first features such as Mrunalini Bhosale’s Kapus Kondyachi Goshta, Jayprad Desai’s Nagrik, Bhaurao N. Karhade’s Khwada, Shrihari Sathe’s 1000 Rupee Note, Abhijit Panse’s Rege and Atul Jagdale’s Ganvesh.
The package...
- 11/24/2015
- ScreenDaily
The 16th edition of the Mumbai Film Festival announced its line-up in a press conference today.
Here is the complete list of films which will be screened at the festival:-
International Competition
Difret
Dir.: Zeresenay Berhane Mehari (Ethiopia / 2014 / Col / 99)
History of Fear (Historia del miedo)
Dir.: Benjamin Naishtat (Argentina-France-Germany-Qatar-Uruguay / 2014 / Col / 79)
With Others (Ba Digaran)
Dir.: Nasser Zamiri (Iran / 2014 / Col / 85)
The Tree (Drevo)
Dir.: Sonja Prosenc (Slovenia / 2014 / Col / 90)
Next to Her (At li layla)
Dir.: Asaf Korman (Israel / 2014 / Col / 90)
Schimbare
Dir.: Alex Sampayo (Spain / 2014 / Col / 87)
Fever
Dir.: Raphaël Neal (France / 2014 / Col / 81)
Court
Dir.: Chaitanya Tamhane (India (Marathi-Gujarati-English-Hindi) / 2014 / Col / 116)
Macondo
Dir.: Sudabeh Mortezai (Austria / 2014 / Col / 98)
India Gold Competition 2014
The Fort (Killa)
Dir.: Avinash Arun (India (Marathi) / 2014 / Col / 107)
Unto the Dusk
Dir.: Sajin Baabu (India (Malayalam) / 2014 / Col / 118)
Names Unknown (Perariyathavar)
Dir.: Dr. Biju (India (Malayalam) / 2014 / Col / 110)
Buddha In a Traffic Jam
Dir.
Here is the complete list of films which will be screened at the festival:-
International Competition
Difret
Dir.: Zeresenay Berhane Mehari (Ethiopia / 2014 / Col / 99)
History of Fear (Historia del miedo)
Dir.: Benjamin Naishtat (Argentina-France-Germany-Qatar-Uruguay / 2014 / Col / 79)
With Others (Ba Digaran)
Dir.: Nasser Zamiri (Iran / 2014 / Col / 85)
The Tree (Drevo)
Dir.: Sonja Prosenc (Slovenia / 2014 / Col / 90)
Next to Her (At li layla)
Dir.: Asaf Korman (Israel / 2014 / Col / 90)
Schimbare
Dir.: Alex Sampayo (Spain / 2014 / Col / 87)
Fever
Dir.: Raphaël Neal (France / 2014 / Col / 81)
Court
Dir.: Chaitanya Tamhane (India (Marathi-Gujarati-English-Hindi) / 2014 / Col / 116)
Macondo
Dir.: Sudabeh Mortezai (Austria / 2014 / Col / 98)
India Gold Competition 2014
The Fort (Killa)
Dir.: Avinash Arun (India (Marathi) / 2014 / Col / 107)
Unto the Dusk
Dir.: Sajin Baabu (India (Malayalam) / 2014 / Col / 118)
Names Unknown (Perariyathavar)
Dir.: Dr. Biju (India (Malayalam) / 2014 / Col / 110)
Buddha In a Traffic Jam
Dir.
- 9/17/2014
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
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