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Vicky Kaushal to starr in RSVP’s upcoming film Sam, directed by Meghna Gulzar, Produced by Ronnie Screwvala

Vicky Kaushal to starr in RSVP’s upcoming film Sam, directed by Meghna Gulzar, Produced by Ronnie Screwvala

Ronnie Screwvala and Meghna Gulzar have found their leading man for the biopic on Sam Maneckshaw.

Vicky Kaushal – India `s latest obsession has been roped in to play the legendary army man.

It will be the 4th outing for Vicky and Ronnie together who have had a spate of successful collaborations in URI, Love per square foot and Lust Stories before this.

Sam Manekshaw as he was popularly known was born on 3rd April 1914 in Amritsar. Born to a Parsi family, Manekshaw wanted to be a doctor much like his military-doctor father but fate had something else in store for him.

Sam Manekshaw became the part of the first intake of 40 cadets of Indian Army in 1932 by clearing Indian Military Academy (IMA) entrance examination. He served as a captain with the Frontier Force Regiment in Burma during World War II and clinched victory against the Japanese. One of his famous quotes is “If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or is a gorkha”

Sam Manekshaw was decorated with a Military Cross (MC) for his exemplary courage during this period.

On the death anniversary of the iconic man – RSVP  –  that has always been inclined to bringing stores that must be told to celluloid – is pleased to unveil Vicky`s look in the film that goes on floors late next year. The script is written by Bhavani Iyer and Shantanu Shrivastava along with Meghna

“Sam Manekshaw’s name will be etched in the history as one of the greatest soldiers and minds India has ever seen. Young India desperately need role modesl to look up to, needs to be educated on the contribution made  by this icon to India — as we know it today. I could not have asked for a better story teller than Meghna to collaborate with on this one and will be a treat to do this with Vicky again” says Ronnie Screwvala”

Meghna who will be directing Vicky for the second time after their smash hit RAAZI, says “This film has been brewing between RSVP and me, for some time now. With Vicky now coming on board to play Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw, it has begun to simmer. Looking forward to things to come to fruition one step at a time.”

“It’s an absolute honour for me to be getting the opportunity to portray the life of Sam Manekshaw. Reuniting with Ronnie and Meghna feels like Home because of the tremendous comfort level we share. We are thrilled to bring forward the story of this fearless patriot and the first Field Marshal of India.” says Vicky Kaushal.

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Eros Now’s original series Flesh: Swara Bhaskar starrer promises electrifying drama!

Eros Now has been consistently impressing viewers worldwide with its array of fresh and innovative content. The platform has now surprised the audience by unveiling the motion poster of its much-awaited original series ‘Flesh’. The poster, dropped today, gives a perfect sneak peek into what’s in store for the viewers. While the motion poster gives a strong message on the heartwrenching topic of human trafficking, it features Mahima Makhwana blindfolded depicting a state of vulnerability. We see Swara Bhaskar and Akshay Oberoi in pivotal roles engaging in a fierce stare- off.

This one of a kind, eye-grabbing crime-thriller original series will shed light on the rising numbers of cases of human trafficking. Produced by Siddharth Anand, and directed by Danish Aslam, Flesh will tap your emotional sentiments. With the perfect combination of thrill and mystery, the poster looks one of the finest of this year.

Starring big screen faces like Swara Bhasker, Akshay Oberoi, Yudhister, Vidya Malvade and Mahima Makwana, Flesh will give the audience an eye-opening understanding of what goes on in the dark. The series will portray topics that are not only a concern in India but also globally.

Taking to the social media, Eros now has unveiled the motion poster of the original series Flesh:

Motion poster:  https://www.instagram.com/p/CDtMVRPl-m0/?igshid=1myz8fylggnfe

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Here are Six reasons one cannot miss Janhvi Kapoor’s Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl

In June, Netflix India announced a package of entertainment consisting of 17 films that are all set to premiere directly on the digital platform in the coming few months. Ever since the OTT platform has revealed these names, Janhvi Kapoor’s Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl has become the talk of the town.

Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions and Zee Studios’ film Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl is a biopic based on the Indian Air Force’s first woman pilot in combat, who played a crucial role in the 1999 Kargil War – Flight Lieutenant Gunjan Saxena. After the announcement of the movie last year, Janhvi’s fans are pretty much excited to watch her giving a tribute to the real combat warrior who has served the nation and has always empowered women. The film also stars biggies like Angad Bedi and Pankaj Tripathi that makes it more thrilling. Karan Johar has always shown interest in periodic dramas and pro-military films that highlight our history and the army respectively. He was credited earlier for producing films like The Ghazi Attack and Kesari under his production house Dharma Productions.

Here are the five reasons to watch this biopic on a woman who played an important role in Indian history.

1. Stellar Cast: The success of a film is majorly dependent on its cast, and in this case, the cast amazingly fits the characters. The audience will be able to enjoy the perfect fusion between the freshness of Janhvi Kapoor, the raw talent of Angad Bedi with the years of experience that Pankaj Tripathi holds. Pankaj Tripathi, who earlier played a negative character in Netflix’s Sacred Games is back but this time in the role of a loving and caring father.

2. An Inspiring Story: The film is based on true events from the life of IAF’s Flight Lieutenant Gunjan Saxena. Coming from an army family, Gunjan too dreamed to join the military. Her dream became true in 1994 when she cleared the Shastra Seema Bal exams. During the Kargil War in 1999, the responsibility of operation Vijay was given to Gunjan where she had to supply medicine and food to the army fighting ahead and to keep a watch on the Pakistani Army. She flew the Cheetah helicopter which was a symbol of hope for the Indian Army.

3. Enthralling Visuals: Even though the film is not completely a war movie but it will show a few historical glimpses of Indo-Pak border from 1999’s Kargil War. As the technology has outshined the Indian Cinema in the past few years, it is for sure that it would be a treat to our eyes to see Janhvi Kapoor flying a combat Cheetah helicopter above the line of control.

4. An Emotional Father-Daughter Bond: It is true that there is a woman behind every successful man, but it is also a fact that behind every successful woman there is a father who has supported her. Gunjan Saxena’s father was himself army personnel and he entirely supported Gunjan to achieve her goals. Being in the army for years he knew about the tension at the borders and yet sending his daughter to serve the nation on the frontline prove that he was lionhearted. While Gunjan is played by Jhanvi, Pankaj Tripathi plays the on-screen father and this bond will surely give you both tears and goosebumps.

5. Intriguing Background Music: One of the most important elements of the films based on military events are the background music or sound effects. The script consists of love, drama, patriotism, and war sequences; all these moods are totally different and demands a different form of music. The music directors of Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl have completely justified the script by providing a variety of music according to the scenes. The music when Janhvi is flying her helicopter between the mountains is absolutely intriguing.

6. Director Sharan Sharma: Gunjan Saxena: The Kargil Girl will also mark Sharan Sharma’s directorial debut. With great script and story along with some big names like Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions, Zee Studios, and Netflix have made Sharan’s entry in the industry a memorable one. To make a film on a subject like this needs a brave heart. After watching the trailer, you can say that Sharan has flawlessly sailed the boat.

Helmed by Sharan Sharma, Gunjan Saxena will be releasing on August 12, 2020, ahead of Independence Day and we cannot wait to see Janhvi Kapoor in the character of this brave Indian Air Force pilot that made history.

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui gets rave reviews for his performance in his newly released movie Raat Akeli Hai

The much-anticipated film ‘Raat Akeli Hai’ is finally made available for everyone to stream on an OTT platform. While it has been a few hours since the movie has premiered on an OTT platform, the magnificently talented actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been receiving an abundance of positive reviews for his performance as a cop (Jatil Yadav). Nawazuddin Siddiqui portrays the role of a quirky yet sincere cop who believes that he can find the truth’ by hook or by crook. 

Reviews across platforms mention how Nawazuddin Siddique can fit into any role with ease and understands the weightage of character arcs. He gives an outstanding performance. The reviews summarise Jatil Yadav’s character as yet another memorable performance by Nawazuddin Siddique which will surely keep the audience glued to their screens. 

Fans who are already loving his performance took to twitter and shared that the actor’s performance is superb and he is one of the finest actors in the entertainment industry; offering the world spectacular performances one after the other. 

The spine thrilling tale revolves around a newly married landlord who gets murdered. With a misfit cop’s investigation which further gets complicated by the victim’s secretive family and his own conflicted heart, the slow burn thriller ensures to keep you glued to the screens. The movie ensembles super-talented star cast – Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Radhika Apte, Shweta Tripathi Sharma, Abhijeet, and Tigmanshu Dhulia amongst others. 

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