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Nukkad actor Dinyar Tirandaz passes away at 69

Nukkad actor Dinyar Tirandaz passes away at 69

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Veteran character actor Dinyar Tirandaz passed away in Mumbai on June 11, 2026, leaving behind a legacy built over four decades in Indian television, film, and theatre. He was 69 years old. The news spread through social media before being widely reported, prompting an outpouring of grief from fans and industry peers alike. Actor Dinyar Tirandaz Tirandaz breathed his last at 3:45 pm at Wadia Bungli in Mumbai. The cause of death has not been publicly disclosed. A member of the Parsi community, he was known off screen as a warm and humorous presence, fondly remembered by those who knew him personally and professionally. He launched his acting career with the 1984 film Duniya and steadily built a reputation as one of Indian entertainment’s most dependable supporting performers. On television, he became a recognizable face through beloved shows including Nukkad, Byomkesh Bakshi, and the popular sitcom Zabaan Sambhal Ke, where his role as Mr. Keki Daruwala earned him a devoted following. His gift for comic timing, particularly in portrayals of Parsi characters, set him apart …

Nukkad Naatak, Haq, Kennedy and more: How streaming is giving a second life to theatrical outcasts

Nukkad Naatak, Haq, Kennedy and more: How streaming is giving a second life to theatrical outcasts

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Nukkad Naatak is the most unusual Hindi film you will see this year. I refrain from using the term ‘Bollywood film’ here because the film does not fit into the traditional Bollywood mould. It is made by two beginners who scream ‘outsiders’ and has no industry support. Yet, this tiny indie film with a production budget under ₹1 crore not only made it to the theatres, but also released on Netflix last week. And since then, it has trended in the top 10 on the streaming giant, reaching audiences who had no idea the film even existed. Films like Haq and Nukkad Naatak found a new lease of life after streaming release. Nukkad Naatak is the most extreme example of a recent phenomenon in which streaming has turned films that have not received their due in theatres into ‘successes’ on OTT. Whether it is films like Haq or Dhadak 2 that failed at the box office and were dubbed ‘flops’ or something like a Kennedy that never even got its intended theatrical release, OTT has …

Nukkad Naatak makers decode ‘How to Enter Bollywood’ despite Rs 70 lakh hidden costs to release an indie film | Bollywood News

Nukkad Naatak makers decode ‘How to Enter Bollywood’ despite Rs 70 lakh hidden costs to release an indie film | Bollywood News

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Tanmaya Shekhar’s directorial debut Nukkad Naatak, now streaming on Netflix India, underlines two virtues — patience and grassroots work. That’s exactly what it took him, his producing partner and lead actor Molshri, and their team to get their film released even though it was lying ready for months. In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, they open up on getting their indie to theatres despite lack of access and relying on their viral Instagram campaign ‘How To Enter Bollywood’ and a pan-India caravan tour for marketing. Your film remained unreleased for one and a half years after it was complete. A lot of indie films, like Stolen and Dug Dug, assembled its Avengers — a host of big names from the film industry — to back the project as Executive Producers. Did you not try going for this model? Tanmaya: Yes, that’s the trend these days. We also wanted that, but we didn’t have any idea whatsoever about how to release a film or the business of it. It’s not like any potential presenter watched the film …

Nukkad Naatak review: A heartfelt take on the power of performing arts

Nukkad Naatak review: A heartfelt take on the power of performing arts

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Nukkad Naatak review Cast: Molshri, Shivang Rajpal, DanishHusain, Medha Khanna Director: Tanmaya Shekhar Star rating: ★★★ The past weekend has felt steeped in the arts. If Michael, the biopic, leaned into music, the lesser-known Nukkad Natak (dropping on OTT) focused on the performing arts. What connects the two is simple: they make you care about what’s unfolding on screen. Nukkad Naatak is available to watch on Netflix. The premise Nukkad Natak has been quietly making headlines, first for securing a theatrical release earlier this year despite limited screens. Mounted on a shoestring budget by a small team, the film follows Molshri (played by Molshri) and Shivang (Shivang Rajpal), members of their college theatre society. After being expelled for theft, they are offered a shot at re-admission by the college director: help five children from a nearby slum get into school, and they can complete their course. What follows forms the rest of the narrative. What works Directed by Tanmaya Shekhar, this one hour forty five minute film gets an essential detail right. Its protagonists feel …

No stars, no studio, just a caravan: How Nukkad Natak took the road less travelled to reach theatres | Bollywood News

No stars, no studio, just a caravan: How Nukkad Natak took the road less travelled to reach theatres | Bollywood News

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On February 27, independent film Nukkad Natak arrives in theatres, not backed by a studio, not powered by stars, but carried forward by belief, borrowed money, and a caravan that travelled across India to make sure the film is seen. Written and directed by Tanmay Shekhar and starring newcomers Molshri and Shivang Rajpal, the coming-of-age drama tells the story of two college students who are expelled and asked to work in a slum to educate children, a journey that forces them to confront the deep inequalities that exist within the same city. A data scientist who swapped a comfortable life in the USA for cinema, Tanmay Shekhar told The Hollywood Reporter India that he “reverse-engineered” his feature film. Having worked on low-budget indie projects in America, he knew how to scale a vision to fit a 20-person crew, a strategy he calls “controlled ambition.” The film’s roots are deeply personal. Growing up on the IIT Dhanbad campus where his father was dean, Shekhar noticed a jarring social divide. “It struck me that the IIT campus …

Actor Sameer Khakhar, Best-Known As Khopdi From Nukkad, Dies At 71

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Hansal Muhta shared this image. (courtesy: mehtahansal) Mumbai: Veteran actor Sameer Khakhar, best known for his roles in TV shows such as Nukkad and Circus. On Wednesday morning, the actor died due to multiple organ failure, his younger brother Ganesh Khakhar said. The actor was 71. Ganesh said Sameer Khakhar was admitted to MM Hospital in Borivali in suburban Mumbai on Tuesday morning following respiratory issues. “He had respiratory problems since yesterday and later he went into an unconscious state, so we called the doctor at home and he asked us to hospitalise him. “He was admitted to the intensive care unit of MM Hospital. Slowly and gradually, he suffered multiple organ failure, he was unconscious and then he collapsed. He died at 4.30 am today,” Ganesh Khakhar told PTI on Wednesday. Some of Sameer Khakhar’s notable work includes the TV show Shrimaan Shrimati, and films such as Parinda, Salman Khan-starrer Jai Ho, Sidharth Malhotra and Parineeti Chopra’s Hasee Toh Phasee, Sudhir Mishra-directed Serious Men, and Vikas Bahl’s web-series Sunflower. His most memorable role perhaps …