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Rajkummar Rao’s Prahaar, based on prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, postponed amid crowded release calendar

Rajkummar Rao’s Prahaar, based on prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, postponed amid crowded release calendar

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Rajkummar Rao’s courtroom drama Prahaar, will not hit theaters on August 7 as was originally planned. The film’s release has been postponed and the makers Maddock Films are eyeing a new release date. It is quite interesting to note that this is the second film from the makers to get delayed this month after Eetha starring Shraddha Kapoor. Rajkummar Rao’s Prahaar postponed as makers avoid crowded box office; new release date awaited. Why Prahaar has been postponed As per a report from Bollywood Hungama, Maddock Films has postponed the release of the movie after discussions with their stakeholders. In order to give the movie better chances at the box office, they have now thought about a new release date. The reason for this decision is the crowded release schedule over the coming weeks. A source told the publication, “Prahaar was scheduled to arrive in cinemas on August 7. However, the makers have now decided to postpone its release. After discussions with the stakeholders, they felt that it would not be advisable to release the film …

Exclusive| Navjot Gulati on his Huma Qureshi, Mrunal Thakur starrer releasing after four years

Exclusive| Navjot Gulati on his Huma Qureshi, Mrunal Thakur starrer releasing after four years

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Huma Qureshi and Mrunal Thakur starrer Pooja Meri Jaan is finally seeing the light of day after being in a limbo for four years. The thriller, was announced as part of a streaming platform’s upcoming slate. Navjot Gulati Pooja Meri Jaan, directed by Navjot Gulati and backed by Dinesh Vijan and Amar Kaushik had faced uncertainities because it was initially scheduled for release on another streaming platform. Gulati had in the past spoken about how negotiations with various streaming platforms repeatedly collapsed because the producers were asking for a high price. Now that the film is finally nearing release the filmmaker says he holds no grudges and tells us, “The film is a courtroom drama and the story deals with abetment to suicide, which I feel was relevant four years ago and remains relevant today. I’m trying to focus on the fact that our film will finally be out there for people to see, rather than all the struggles to get a release in the past few years.” The filmmaker goes on to say that …

Ikka trailer: Sunny Deol caught in a twisted murder case where he has to defend Akshaye Khanna in court. Watch

Ikka trailer: Sunny Deol caught in a twisted murder case where he has to defend Akshaye Khanna in court. Watch

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Ikka trailer: Netflix has finally unveiled the trailer for its upcoming courtroom drama, Ikka, which brings together Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna. The two actors reunite on screen after almost three decades, in what promises to be an intense ride. The two were last seen in the iconic film Border. Ikka trailer: Sunny Deol has a deal with Akshaye Khanna, but at what cost? About Ikka Directed by Siddharth P Malhotra and produced by Alchemy Films, Ikka is built around a high-stakes legal battle in which the lines between justice, morality, and personal loyalty become increasingly blurred. The trailer begins with Akshaye’s character, Shauryamann Gaur, being charged with a case of attempted murder. Sunny’s Arjun Mehra is described as an unbeatable lawyer who shares how he does not fight in court to win but for the rights of people. Next, we see Akshaye strike a deal with Sunny, agreeing to defend him in court and win the case. What is the deal, and why does Sunny agree? The scene shifts to an intense courtroom investigation …

Prahaar teaser: Rajkummar Rao is prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, vows to ensure 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab’s hanging. Watch

Prahaar teaser: Rajkummar Rao is prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam, vows to ensure 26/11 terrorist Ajmal Kasab’s hanging. Watch

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Maddock Films has released the teaser for its upcoming courtroom drama Prahaar – The Ujjwal Nikam Story, and it immediately sets the tone for a tense, emotionally charged film rooted in real-life-inspired events. The film draws inspiration from the professional journey of Ujjwal Nikam, played by Rajkummar Rao, one of India’s most well-known special public prosecutors, who has been associated with several landmark criminal cases. Prahaar teaser: Rajkummar Rao plays prosecutor Ujjwal Nikam in Kasab courtroom drama. Prahaar teaser out now The teaser suggests that the story will primarily focus on a defining phase of Ujjwal Nikam‘s career, including the high-stakes trial connected to the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks and the case involving Ajmal Kasab. It positions the courtroom as a space of intense legal and moral battle, where arguments carry national weight. The teaser opens with powerful dialogue of Rajkummar, “In the past year and a half, because of this case, many people have repeatedly asked me—when photos and videos clearly show what happened, why are we not hanging Kasab?” The courtroom drama then …

Ikka first look: Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna lock horns in Netflix courtroom thriller, to release on this date

Ikka first look: Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna lock horns in Netflix courtroom thriller, to release on this date

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Netflix has unveiled the first look of its upcoming courtroom drama Ikka, bringing together Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna in what promises to be one of the platform’s most intense legal thrillers of the year. Set to premiere on July 10, the film marks Sunny Deol’s first Netflix original film and sees him return to the courtroom decades after his iconic lawyer role in Damini. Border co-stars Sunny Deol and Akshaye Khanna reunite for Netflix legal drama Ikka. Directed by Siddharth P Malhotra and produced by Alchemy Films, Ikka is built around a high-stakes legal battle where the lines between justice, morality and personal loyalty become increasingly blurred. The film also stars Tillotama Shome, Dia Mirza, Sanjeeda Shaikh, Shishir Sharma and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor in pivotal roles. A courtroom battle rooted in the past At the heart of Ikka is a celebrated lawyer played by Sunny Deol, who finds himself forced to defend a man from his past, portrayed by Akshaye Khanna. The unexpected reunion reopens old wounds and pushes him into a case that …

Sonakshi Sinha says overworking in her 20s led her to almost ‘burning out’: I would take no breaks | Exclusive

Sonakshi Sinha says overworking in her 20s led her to almost ‘burning out’: I would take no breaks | Exclusive

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Actor Sonakshi Sinha began working in her early 20sand found immediate success with her debut film, Dabangg. She saw a bunch of hits over the next few years, establishing herself as a prolific actor. But now, reflecting on that phase of her career, Sonakshi says she was overworking herself, almost to the brink of exhaustion. Sonakshi Sinha plays a lawyer in her upcoming film, System. Sonakshi Sinha on overworking in her 20s In 10 years, from her debut to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sonakshi starred in 23 films and had special appearances or dance numbers in eight more. Talking to Hindustan Times about that phase, she says, “I started working very young. I was 22 when I started and 23 when my first film released. My entire 20s went into work. I felt like I was burning out, doing more than I should be. I was constantly on the go. I would not take time off for myself or breaks in between two films. I would go from one set to another. I did double shifts …

Assi writer Gaurav Solanki didn’t know he was Taapsee Pannu-starrer’s highest paid crew member: ‘Found out few days ago’

Assi writer Gaurav Solanki didn’t know he was Taapsee Pannu-starrer’s highest paid crew member: ‘Found out few days ago’

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The promotions of Anubhav Sinha’s upcoming courtroom drama Assi began in an unconventional fashion. The first asset only had a title and release date, not even the cast and crew’s names. The next one simply said that the writer is the highest-paid crew member in this film. It wasn’t until the trailer was released last week that Taapsee Pannu was revealed as the film’s star and Anubhav as the director. Written by Gaurav Solanki, Assi will release on February 20. Gaurav Solanki on Assi However, the film’s claim has sparked conversation about giving writers their due. In an industry where writers have often talked about not being paid as much as stars and other crew members, this was heralded as a welcome change. Strangely enough, the writer himself had no idea this was the case. Ahead of the film’s release, its writer, Gaurav Solanki, tells Hindustan Times that he was unaware that he was the highest-paid crew member of Assi. While he is coy talking about money, Gaurav addresses the tag of being the highest-paid …

‘Only brutal assault shakes us now’: Assi writer Gaurav Solanki says film’s biggest challenge is desensitisation to rape

‘Only brutal assault shakes us now’: Assi writer Gaurav Solanki says film’s biggest challenge is desensitisation to rape

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Anubhav Sinha’s upcoming Taapsee Pannu-starrer Assi began its promotional campaign in an unusual manner. The first announcement had no mention of the cast or crew, just the title. Then came the clincher – that the writer was the film’s highest-paid crew member. It was only when the teaser was released that Anubhav and Taapsee’s faces were revealed. Ahead of the film’s release, its writer, Gaurav Solanki, spoke to Hindustan Times about the film’s genesis and more. Assi stars Taapsee Pannu as a lawyer. Gaurav Solanki on Assi Assi is a courtroom drama that stars Taapsee as a lawyer fighting for a sexual assault survivor. Gaurav says the film is realistic in its approach. “We are moving towards realism. As viewers and creators, we have grown up on courtroom dramas. The search for justice in stories is universal. The challenge while writing was to capture the inherent drama of courtrooms and make it real while keeping it engaging. It is a new type of courtroom for Hindi films,” he says. ‘We keep getting desensitised to these …

Taapsee Pannu-Anubhav Sinha’s film Assi’s hightest-paid crew member is not an actor or the director. Check out who it is

Taapsee Pannu-Anubhav Sinha’s film Assi’s hightest-paid crew member is not an actor or the director. Check out who it is

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Just three days ago, a mysterious film titled Assi was announced on social media. The poster, which did not mention either the director or the cast, sparked widespread curiosity. Now, with the release of the film’s motion poster, it is clear that the project is directed by Anubhav Sinha and stars Taapsee Pannu in the lead role. However, neither Anubhav nor Taapsee is the highest-paid crew member on the film. Taapsee Pannu’s upcoming film Assi’s motion poster. Motion poster of Taapsee Pannu’s film, Assi On Friday, the makers of Assi shared an intriguing motion poster. It shows a girl running away from a group of three boys, alongside Taapsee Pannu dressed as a lawyer with her face covered in blood. The text on the poster reads, “Assi. Uss raat woh ghar nahi pahunchi (that night she didn’t reach home).” This was followed by the announcement of the film’s full cast, which includes Kani Kusruti, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Revathy, Kumud Mishra, Manoj Pahwa, Supriya Pathak Kapur, Naseeruddin Shah and others in key roles. Highest-paid crew member …

Samantha showers love on Yami Gautam’s Haq, says it made her feel love, rage: ‘So free of bias’

Samantha showers love on Yami Gautam’s Haq, says it made her feel love, rage: ‘So free of bias’

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Actors Yami Gautam and Emraan Hashmi’s courtroom drama Haq has struck a chord with actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu, who has come forward to praise the film. Calling it an emotionally stirring experience, Samantha said the film made her feel love, rage, vulnerability and hope simultaneously. Samantha shared that Yami Gautam’s portrayal as Shazia Bano in Haq moved her deeply. Samantha lauds Haq On Tuesday, Samantha took to Instagram to praise Yami for her performance in Haq, saying the film left her speechless. The actor shared her views by reposting the poster of the film on Instagram Stories, and then applauding the whole team behind it. “I had to write this the moment the film ended because I was scared I’d lose even a fraction of what it made me feel. Stories like this are rare,” Samantha began her note. She continued, “So deeply human. So layered. So free of judgement or bias. And even rarer when they’re brought alive by an actor of this calibre. @yamigautam. @reshunath your writing stayed with me. @yamigautam your performance …