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  • Tabu on working with Vishal Bhardwaj: ‘Whatever scripts he writes, he thinks of me only’

    At Netflix’s Films Day occasion, Tabu and Vishal Bhardwaj unveiled the primary look of their movie Khufiya. The actor-director duo, who’s working collectively after Maqbool and Haider, additionally spoke about their fondness for one another.

    As host Maniesh Paul and Mallika Dua quizzed Tabu about Khufiya, the actor mentioned that when she picked Khufiya, she felt the filmmaker had written the position for her. “When I read a script of Vishal ji, I feel it is written for me. I think it will always happen this way only. Whatever script he writes, he thinks of me only,” she mentioned.

    Even as Vishal Bhardwaj agreed along with her assertion, he additionally shared that there’s a lot of affection between them that helps them create magic on display. “I have been in love with Tabu since many lives,” the filmmaker quipped.

    Sharing his conditions for choosing a movie, Bhardwaj mentioned that the method of filmmaking may be very troublesome and an extended dedication. He additionally remarked that one ought to be mentally able to tackle that problem. “You get scared to get into this commitment. I personally wait and think whether I should get into this arduous journey, which is so painful. But then there are stories which pulls you instantly. Like it happened with Maqbool or Haider. You have sleepless nights, and feel restless until you do it.”

    As for Tabu, she shared the characters need to be fascinating and he or she ought to perceive the character. She added, “With every film, the factors change. Sometimes you want to work with a director or co-actor or the role is so different and something that you have never done before. I feel like you must do it as it will help you grow in my craft.”

    Talking about working with Vishal Bhardwaj, Tabu mentioned that he’s very explicit about language and pronunciation. She even shared that actors who need to work with the filmmaker ought to brush up their Urdu.

    (Photo: Varinder Chawla)
    (Photo: Varinder Chawla)

    Towards the top, Maniesh Paul left Bhardwaj stumped when he requested why the filmmaker is but to make his appearing debut given he’s nicely versed with different departments of filmmaking. With a shy smile, the director mentioned, “I am a very bad actor. I just freeze as soon as the camera is switched on. I am otherwise very edgy, witty behind the camera. I have never seen myself as an actor, and I think I know my reality well.”

    Khufiya is ready to stream quickly on Netflix.

  • Khufiya director Vishal Bhardwaj: ‘I try to always find a reason to work with Tabu’

    Netflix on Monday unveiled sneak peeks of its upcoming Bollywood movies. Among the numerous titles, Khufiya has left followers intrigued. The movie will carry again the profitable jodi of Vishal Bhardwaj and Tabu. At the Films Day occasion, Bhardwaj spoke about how he loves working with Tabu and shared extra particulars about his upcoming challenge.

    Talking about Khufiya, Bhardwaj revealed that it’s based mostly on Amar Bhushan’s espionage novel Escape to Nowhere. The filmmaker stated the unique character was male however that didn’t excite him. “I was more excited when I thought of Tabu and thus I decided to change the gender of the character. I try to always find a reason to work with Tabu and I got that,” he shared.

    Calling it the ‘biggest compliment’, Tabu spoke about her character Krishna Mehra in Khufiya. The actor, who will probably be seen enjoying a spy within the film, stated, “Professionally, she works with the country’s espionage unit but as a person she is far layered, interesting and all that. There is a parallel between what she is doing, what her life is and who she has been. All this you will understand after watching the film.”

    Vishal Bhardwaj additional talked about his movie Khufiya and spies. The filmmaker stated how a spy’s life is behind the shadows was one thing that was thrilling for him.

    Here’s the primary look of Khufiya:

    “We have seen many films on their working pattern. When I read the novel, I felt it was unique. The detailing is so beautiful and dramatic because it is based on a real case which happened in 2004. So, the detailing was very fascinating for me. It was almost like you are sitting in a R&AW office. I knew it would be interesting to make a film and add drama, fiction to it,” he stated.

    The director additionally spoke about being spontaneous at work. He stated that one can solely be spontaneous if they’re effectively ready. “When actors like Tabu, Naseeruddin Shah come on set, they create magical moments on-screen. However, the basic homework is very important. We have changed things on sets and in this film too, we have altered a lot. You can afford to be spontaneous only if you are prepared well. Otherwise, one can also make a wrong decision while being spontaneous,” shared Vishal Bhardwaj.

    Khufiya additionally stars Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi and Ashish Vidyarthi.

  • 68th National Film Awards: Ajay Devgn, Prithviraj specific gratitude; Mohanlal, Dhanush congratulate winners

    Tamil film Soorarai Pottru swept the 68th National Film Awards on Friday. The movie gained 5 awards – Best Feature Film, Best Actor (Suriya), Best Actress (Aparna Balamurali), Best Screenplay (Shalini Usha Nair and Sudha Kongara) and Best Background Score (GV Prakash).

    G V Prakash Kumar, who gained the Best Music Direction (Background Score) award for Soorarai Pottru, tweeted an emotional notice of thanks. “One day you will make it big …. One day you will win … one day everything will happen the way you want …. And after a long wait finally the day arrives. … thank you team #SooraraiPottru @Suriya_offl @Sudha_Kongara #venkatesh (my dad )” Prakash wrote.

    Malayalam famous person Mohanlal couldn’t include his happiness seeing the winners’ listing. He wrote on social media, “Heartiest congratulations to all national film award winners, especially the Best Actors, Suriya, Ajay Devgan and Aparna Balamurali, and Biju Menon and Nanjiamma, on this well-deserved recognition! Also, proudly remembering dear Sachy for winning the Best Director Award.”

    Congratulations Biju chettan, Nanjiamma, and the whole motion workforce of Ayyapanum Koshiyum. And Sachy..I don’t know what to say man… Wherever you might be..I hope you’re glad…coz I’m happy with you..and shall be ceaselessly! ❤️💔 pic.twitter.com/7SVFbL7ZI9

    — Prithviraj Sukumaran (@PrithviOfficial) July 22, 2022

    One day you’ll make it large …. One day you’ll win … at some point every little thing will occur the best way you need …. And after a protracted wait lastly the day arrives

    … thanks workforce #SooraraiPottru @Suriya_offl @Sudha_Kongara #venkatesh(my dad ) pic.twitter.com/kPmXdbirZO

    — G.V.Prakash Kumar (@gvprakash) July 22, 2022

    Tamil actor Dhanush took break day from the promotions of his newest Netflix movie The Gray Man, and gave a shout out to the workforce of Soorarai Pottru. He took to his Twitter deal with and wrote, “A big congratulations to all the national award winners. Especially @Suriya_offl sir and my good friend @gvprakash. A big day for Tamil cinema. Super proud.”

    Akshay Kumar, who’s remaking Soorarai Pottru, couldn’t maintain again his happiness too. He tweeted that he’s “over the moon to see #SooraraiPottru win the top honours at the National Awards.” Akshay additional wrote, “Heartfelt congratulations my brother @Suriya_offl, #AparrnaBalamurali and my director #SudhaKongara. Humbled to be working in the Hindi adaptation of such an iconic film.”

    Suriya and Aparna Balamurali in a nonetheless from Soorarai Pottru.

    Suriya shared his Best Actor award with Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior actor Ajay Devgn. The Bollywood film additionally gained the Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and Best Costume Design awards. Ajay stated in an announcement, “I thank everyone, most of all my creative team, the audience and my fans. I also express my gratitude to my parents and the almighty for their blessings. Congratulations to all the other winners.”

    Ajay Devgn and Sharad Kelkar in a nonetheless from Tanhaji.

    Malayalam film Ayyappanum Koshiyum additionally dominated the National Film Awards this yr with varied honours. Sachy was adjudged Best Director posthumously. Biju Menon gained the Best Supporting Actor award and Nanchamma picked up the Best Female Playback Singer honour. Best Stunt Choreography award was bagged by Rajasekhar, Mafia Sasi and Supreme Sunder.

    Ayyappanum Koshiyum’s lead actor Prithviraj Sukumaran cheered for his workforce. He tweeted, “Congratulations Biju chettan, Nanjiamma, and the entire action team of Ayyapanum Koshiyum. And Sachy..I don’t know what to say man… Wherever you are..I hope you’re happy…coz I’m proud of you..and will be forever!”

    Prithviraj Sukumaran with Biju Menon in a nonetheless from Ayyappanum Koshiyum.

    In the meantime, author Manoj Muntashir, who gained the Best Lyrics award for Saina, informed indianexpress.com, “When a writer picks up a pen to write for films, this is all he dreams of. I am exhilarated and thankful to the jury. Also, I am grateful to Mr. Anurag Thakur, the Honorable Minister I & B.”

    “सब्र जितना है सारा खो दूँगा..
    इतना ख़ुश हूँ कि आज रो दूँगा”

    थैंक्यू ट्वीट्स थोड़ी देर में करूँगा, अभी तो हाथ काँप रहे हैं! #NationalFilmAwards pic.twitter.com/ap3mP2Oy67

    — Manoj Muntashir (@manojmuntashir) July 22, 2022

    My pricey #ICON STAR ❤️ @alluarjun gaaru
    The day One of #AVPL Music It was that Great vitality from day One 🏆 thanks pricey #Bunny gaaru #68thNationalFilmAwards for #AlaVaikunthapurramuloo Music 🥁🎧

    Yayyyyyy !!! WE MADE IT 💪🏼🏆 pic.twitter.com/krsnVuSVFg

    — thaman S (@MusicThaman) July 22, 2022

    Thaman S gained the Best Music Director award for Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo. Posting a click on with the film’s actor Allu Arjun and director Trivikram Srinivas, Thaman wrote, “My dear #ICON STAR @alluarjun gaaru. The day One of #AVPL Music It was that Great energy from day One. thanks dear #Bunny gaaru #68thNationalFilmAwards for #AlaVaikunthapurramuloo Music. Yayyyyyy !!! WE MADE IT”

    Keerthy Suresh congratulated Thaman. She tweeted, “Congratulations @Musicthaman for winning the Best music director award at the 68th National Film Awards! Cheers to many more.”

    Bollywood filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj was adjudged the Best Music Director in Non-Feature Film class for the tune “Marenge Toh Wahin Jaakar” from 1232 Kms. Post the win, Vishal stated, “I’m so happy to get an award for the film which represents and acknowledges the pain that the whole country and especially the migrant workers went through in the Covid-19 pandemic.”

    Vishal additional revealed that the tune was a poem written by Gulzar “to express the suffocated feelings of not being able to do anything to help the migrants”. He added, “It was a catharsis for both of us which we expressed through Sukhwinder’s voice in Vinod Kapri’s heart wrenching documentary 1232 KMs.”

    Child actor Varun Buddhadev in a nonetheless from Toolsidas Junior.

    Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker was grateful that his first manufacturing enterprise Toolsidas Junior emerged the Best Feature Film in Hindi. He stated, “Sports genre has always been dear to my heart, after Lagaan, now Toolsidas has won me the highest honour for yet another sports drama.”

    Director Mridul Toolsidass, who wrote the film based mostly on his life, shared, “Toolsidas Junior was my passion project to pay an ode to my father, which was played by Rajiv Kapoor on screen. Unfortunately, my father as well as Rajiv sir passed away before the release of the film. However, I am sure it was their blessings that has resulted in this victory today.”

    Bhushan Kumar was additionally a cheerful producer. His manufacturing ventures Tanhaji, Saina and Toolsidas Junior gained honours in varied classes. Bhushan stated, “This is definitely a moment of pride and honour for the entire team of T-Series. It is a surreal feeling and I’m grateful to everyone who has blessed us with immense love for these films.”

  • The function Tabu mentioned was to ‘die for’: When she performed Shahid Kapoor’s mom in Haider

    “Zeher khubsoorat hain aap (You are intoxicatingly beautiful),” says Shahid Kapoor’s Haider to Tabu’s Ghazala at one level in Vishal Bhardwaj’s acclaimed function Haider (2014). And that line encapsulates each the actor Tabu, and her magnificence (she is ageing backwards). In a profession spanning over 30 years, Tabu has executed a wide range of roles. From her earlier ‘masala films’ to her second innings as an artiste with unimaginable potential, Tabu has been there and executed that. The main girl, the one-off comedic function, the numerous intense character-driven performances — Tabu is likely one of the most full actors to have graced the screens of Indian cinema. Her collaboration with musician-filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj has been particularly fruitful, which has given them two profitable tasks in Maqbool (2003) and later, Haider.
    Tabu’s efficiency in Haider was one of many highlights of the film. (Photo: UTV Motion Pictures)
    Both the aforementioned motion pictures are part of Vishal’s Shakespeare trilogy — Maqbool (adaptation of Macbeth), Omkara (adaptation of Othello) and Haider (Bhardwaj’s interpretation of the Bard’s Hamlet). If Shakespeare was one entity (many academicians have claimed him to be a mixture of a number of authors) and if he have been alive, he would have most likely mentioned Hamlet was one among his most dense, complete and complicated performs. Bhardwaj not solely set it up in an Indian context of the perpetually politically charged Kashmir, he introduced up a superb solid on board to finish his formidable dream.

    Enter Tabu (and naturally, a bunch of different gifted performers together with Shahid Kapoor, Kay Kay Menon and Irrfan Khan). But Haider, for me, was a mother-son story. A love story, nearly blasphemous as it might sound on the floor. It was about Haider’s troublesome relationship along with his mom Ghazala, who typically smothered him with insufferable love, after which did dangerously poisonous issues (like threatening to take her personal life) to seemingly get him ‘out of harm’s manner.’ In the unique textual content too, Hamlet was mentioned to own an almost unnatural sort of love for his mom, which students have since then termed as ‘Oedipus Complex.’ According to this Freudian time period, a son basically needs to develop into his father a lot that he even harbours the considered at some point killing him to take his place.

    Tabu shares a superb chemistry with Shahid within the movie, the stress between their characters is electrical. Their relationship nearly appears tangible, too actual, regardless of its apparent flaws (and due to them as nicely). While there are numerous memorable sequences that includes Tabu in Haider, one which finest highlights her place within the narrative is apparently the one the place we hardly hear her converse. The actor is sitting immobile in entrance of a big mirror, Haider comes and applies somewhat scent on the aspect of her neck and gently kisses her, complimenting her magnificence. Then it’s talked about how he would develop into jealous as a toddler if Haider’s father touched Ghazala even somewhat. Haider makes the viewers’s discomfort extra pronounced when he says, ”Ab to unke bhai aapko chhoote hai, ab kya karun essential?’ (My uncle touches you, what do I do now?).” The entire act says plenty of issues in regards to the uncomfortable, irregular dynamic the 2 share. Tabu’s expression is of an individual who’s shocked at this close to revelation of her son’s emotions for her however is making an attempt her finest to maintain a lid on it. She stares into the mirror blankly as Haider kisses her on the neck, conscious but in addition barely nonplussed in regards to the scenario.
    Tabu had accepted this frisson in an interview to Indian Express. “He (Vishal Bhardwaj) cast me as Shahid’s mother because he wanted the oddity of the relationship to come out which wouldn’t have come across with a regular aged mother and son combination. Haider shares a love/hate relationship with Ghazala but it’s a very passionate emotion. You almost feel odd that these two are mom and son. Haider’s predicament is that he doesn’t know what to do with his mother—whether to love her, hate her, believe her or kill her,” she mentioned. She additionally described the function ‘to die for’.

    Shahid Kapoor had as soon as mentioned throughout an interview with Film Companion that nobody may do what Tabu did in Haider. “It’s about people recognising who she is and giving her opportunities, and cinema reaching a stage where it deserves her. When people think who can do this, it is only her. She is the only one who can do stuff like this.” And isn’t that the reality? Because even right now, seven years later, it’s troublesome to think about who else would have slot in Ghazala’s sneakers as simply, as gracefully as Tabu did.
    You can watch Haider on Netflix.

  • Shahid Kapoor on seven years of Haider: ‘You helped me choose who I wanted to be’

    Vishal Bhardwaj’s acclaimed adaptation of Hamlet, Haider, accomplished seven years of its launch on Sunday. Its lead star Shahid Kapoor, who gave considered one of his career-best performances within the movie, marked the event with a particular notice on Instagram devoted to the movie.
    Shahid wrote that Haider answered quite a lot of the questions he would usually ask himself as an actor. The actor added the movie nudged him in the best route as an artiste. Haider stands tall as maybe Shahid Kapoor’s most acclaimed movie– from its sensibilities to Vishal’s craft and performances from your complete ensemble.

    Haider additionally starred Tabu, Shraddha Kapoor, Irrfan Khan and Kay Kay Menon in key roles. Taking to Instagram to share a couple of behind-the-scene stills from Haider, Shahid wrote, “To be or to not be. An actor or a star. Looking outdoors or deep inside. To discover that means or be meaningless. To dare or to submit. To maintain on or to let go. The many questions an actor faces at a vital juncture in his journey of selecting who he decides to be.
    “The possibilities are many. But there is only one right one. #haider you helped me find me. Ever indebted to you for that. HUM HAIN!!” the actor added.

    Haider was Shahid’s second outing with Vishal Bhardwaj with whom he fashioned a formidable partnership. Their first challenge collectively was Kaminey (2009), whereas their third and final collaboration was Rangoon (2017).
    Currently, Shahid Kapoor is filming his maiden internet collection, a Raj and DK directorial with Raashii Khanna. It will premiere on Amazon Prime Video. Besides, he awaits the theatrical launch of Jersey, the variation of the 2019 Telugu sports-drama of the identical identify. It starred Telugu famous person within the lead position. Jersey (Hindi) releases on December 31. It additionally stars Mrunal Thakur and Pankaj Kapur and has been helmed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, who additionally helmed the unique.

  • 15 years of Omkara: Deepak Dobriyal revisits the scene which launched him in Bollywood, unleashed Langda Tyagi’s insanity

    Vishal Bhardwaj’s gritty crime drama Omkara, starring Ajay Devgn, Saif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Vivek Oberoi, Konkona Sen Sharma and Deepak Dobriyal, completes 15 years immediately. Adapted from Shakespeare’s tragedy Othello, the story is rooted within the Indian heartland. The movie obtained vital approval for its taut script, and lead performances. In an interview with indianexpress.com, Deepak Dobriyal, who performed the function of Rajan Tiwari, talks in regards to the expertise of working within the movie and with Vishal Bhardwaj.
    Prior to his debut with Omkara, Deepak was a theatre actor who had struggled for years to land a job in Bollywood movies. Calling Omkara his huge break, Deepak says, “This was my first film, so when you’re a struggler and you are getting to work with such big directors, you want to give it your all, thinking, ‘kaam milege, main dikhaunga’. When you are offered such a great role, you also become so full of enthusiasm and want to do your best, so there is a kind of truthfulness in your performance because you have struggled so much to be a part of something like this.”
    As an actor who struggled loads earlier than touchdown his first huge break, Deepak was desirous to show his mettle. He says, “So in this situation, the toughest part for me was how to be normal, because playing a character means you have to be that person, not you, who is so excited and nervous. The film has given me an immense reach and whatever I am today is only because of Omkara. I consider Vishal Bhardwaj as my godfather, today whatever I am in the film industry is because of his vision.”

    Yet, a yr after Omkara launched, Deepak was nonetheless unemployed as he ‘expected too much’ from different scripts. He says, “Omkara also worked against me, ‘thoda nuksaan bhi hota hai’, in one way, I started expecting too much out of other scripts that came to me after Omkara. Vishal Bharadwaj’s script was like literature to me. And since acting is my profession, any film that comes to me, however bad, I give it all because that’s what I have learnt in my first film.”
    Deepak credit the work he has carried out within the years following Omkara to the famend filmmaker. He says, “Vishal ji lives in my heart. For the opportunity that he has given me, I feel obliged to him. He is what he is because he keeps himself surrounded by artists of all kinds — musicians, writers, lyricists, painters, best of filmmakers.”
    Omkara is the second movie in Bhardwaj’s trilogy of Shakespeare diversifications, which started with 2003’s Maqbool and ending with 2014’s Haider. Deepak says, “So many of his films are based on Western literature, and how beautifully he Indianises them and hence they seem so relevant to the audiences. When I watch his films, I feel I’ve seen his Macbeth and Othello also. Maybe I wouldn’t consume Western literature as is, but I watch his films because I feel connected to these stories, they don’t seem like stories that aren’t rooted to our history and culture. He is the Shakespeare of Indian filmmaking.”
    “Working with him is like attending and immersing in his masterclass,” he provides.
    After profitable reward as Rajan Tiwari, Deepak has performed some memorable roles, together with Pappi in Tanu Weds Manu, Genda in Dabbang 2 and Shyam Prakash in Hindi Medium. Despite working with completely different acclaimed filmmakers in various genres, Deepak believes that Vishal’s ‘rugged and raw’ type of telling tales is one of the best. He calls Vishal among the best filmmakers he has labored with.

    He says, “Vishal Bhardwaj is a big man for me, as a director, as a composer, as a storyteller. Anything he says or does is backed with powerful research based on history and literature. Many filmmakers talk ‘Bollywood ki bhasha’, some tell emotional stories like Anand ji (Anand L Rai), whereas Vishal ji’s style is raw and rugged, and organic, and I believe that is the best way to tell stories.”
    Speaking about Bhardwaj’s directorial imaginative and prescient, he mentioned, “Any actor who features in Vishal ji’s films turns into a performer from an actor or star. Once you surrender yourself to him, he brings out the best in you, nurtures you but doesn’t control you.”

    Deepak additionally opens up about his memorable scene from the movie the place his friendship with Saif’s Langda Tyagi is put to a take a look at. Sharing an anecdote from the movie’s set, whereas giving this shot, he says, “The first/muhurat shot of the film was featuring me and Saif Ali Khan, and it turned out to be one of the most memorable shots. It was the one where both of us are on the bridge and I had to jump into the river. That was my first shot in my first feature film. I was quite loud and put in a lot of effort.”
    However, Vishal needed to ask him to tone it down. Deepak added, “While doing that shot, I removed all the ‘bhadaas’ from my struggle days. The shot was effective in the first go. Vishal ji came to me and said, ‘see, I’ve got my shot, but will it be possible for you to take it a pitch lower?’ I took that direction so seriously, that I took it a few pitches lower, I acted how Rajju (the character) would have acted, and that was perfect. Vishal ji may have his language a little different than others, but he tells you what the shot needs, and now what you as an actor needs. If we had gone with my first shot, it would have been over the top, but what we finally saw on screen was seamless.”

    He continues, “If I had continued playing Rajju the way I did in my first shot, he could come across as someone who is full of angst, not someone who is a real person and is unknowingly sly. That’s his vision, and I believe him completely. So however bitter the truth, Rajju tells Langda Tyagi and it pricks him because Rajju tells that to him softly, without actually meaning to demean him.”
    Calling Vishal Bhardwaj a magician, Deepak says, “The way he (Vishal Bhardwaj) makes his actors perform, makes his films timeless classics. He totally involves himself with his cast and crew and the story. If everybody is in sync, one would realise how Vishal ji, as a magician, will bring out the kind of performance from you that you’ve never thought you would do. He will leave you surprised. We had some of the most commercial actors in Omkara, but today, all you see are characters of the story. Vishal ji can create magic every time, he sits on a director’s chair, or even with his music. I learnt to act as an actual human on screen from Vishal ji, I am not an actor when on set.”