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Radhikka Madan on Sanaa release delay: I am glad that Sudhanshu is taking time to strategise

Radhikka Madan on Sanaa release delay: I am glad that Sudhanshu is taking time to strategise

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Radhikka Madan-led drama Sanaa did international festival rounds four years ago and got acclaim and awards, including the Best Actor award for her at the 25th UK Asian Film Festival in 2023 and the Best Director award for Sudhanshu Saria at the same festival. It had its world première at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival but its Indian release has been in limbo ever since. Radhikka Madan in Navyasa by Liva (Photo: Vidhi Godha) Recently, Sudhanshu had said that he doesn’t want to rush the film’s India release and wants to take his time to get it right. Ask Radhikka Madan if the delay makes her anxious and she says, “Initially it did, but now the more that I am understanding the industry and the market, I realise that every film has its own destiny. I am glad that he’s taking the time out to put it in the right way than just dumping it.” The actor adds, “It’s a very special project for both of us. It got me my first international best …

Sudhanshu Saria on Sanaa: ‘I don’t want to be fast, I want to get it right’

Sudhanshu Saria on Sanaa: ‘I don’t want to be fast, I want to get it right’

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Some films have their own journey of finding an audience, and Sudhanshu Saria understands that. The National Award-winning director’s film Sanaa, starring Radhikka Madan, has been ready since late 2022, and even travelled to several festivals around the world. The drama, however, has yet to reach the Indian audience. That could change soon, Saria indicated to mid-day.  “I don’t want to be first. I don’t want to be fast. I want to get it right. So, we are working hard to find the perfect partner to get Sanaa to the screen,” he said, adding, “I want to make sure it’s presented to the audience in the correct way. It’s a relevant film, and we have screened it a handful of times in countries around the world. We are guarding the message.”  Saria is hopeful that the film, which revolves around mental health, lands a release this year. “We know there is a certain kind of film that the industry believes people want to see. Navigating that with a sensitive film is its own journey. If …

Yemen’s Houthi rebels report US strikes in capital, coastal city | World News

Yemen’s Houthi rebels report US strikes in capital, coastal city | World News

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Yemen’s Houthi rebels said Saturday the US military launched a series of airstrikes on the capital, Sanaa, and the Houthi-held coastal city of Hodeida, less than two days after a US strike wrecked a Red Sea port and killed more than 70 people. The Houthis’ media office said 13 US airstrikes hit an airport and a port in Hodeida, on the Red Sea. The office also reported US strikes in the capital, Sanaa. There were no immediate reports of casualties. The US military’s Central Command, which oversees American military operations in the Middle East, didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. Story continues below this ad Thursday’s strike hit the port of Ras Isa, also in Hodeida province, killing 74 people and wounding 171 others, according to the Houthi-run health ministry. It was the deadliest strike in the US ongoing bombing campaign on the Iranian-backed rebels. United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres on Saturday said he was “gravely concerned” about the attack on Ras Isa, as well as the Houthis missile and drone attacks on …

WHO chief Tedros narrowly escapes aerial bombardment at Sanaa airport seconds before boarding flight – India TV

WHO chief Tedros narrowly escapes aerial bombardment at Sanaa airport seconds before boarding flight – India TV

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Image Source : AP WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus narrowly escaped an aerial bombardment at Sanaa International Airport in Yemen on Thursday, which resulted in the deaths of at least two people. Tedros, along with his United Nations (UN) and WHO colleagues, was about to board a flight when the attack took place, injuring one of the plane’s crew members. In a post on X, the WHO chief Ghebreyesus said, “Our mission to negotiate the release of @UN staff detainees and to assess the health and humanitarian situation in #Yemen concluded today. We continue to call for the detainees’ immediate release. As we were about to board our flight from Sana’a, about two hours ago, the airport came under aerial bombardment. One of our plane’s crew members was injured. At least two people were reported killed at the airport. The air traffic control tower, the departure lounge — just a few meters from where we were — and the runway were damaged. We will need to wait …

Israeli Strikes On Sanaa Airport Miss WHO Chief ‘By Metres’, Netanyahu Vows To ‘Finish’ Houthis

Israeli Strikes On Sanaa Airport Miss WHO Chief ‘By Metres’, Netanyahu Vows To ‘Finish’ Houthis

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Last Updated:December 27, 2024, 00:43 IST India Crux Israeli officials confirmed that the Air Force carried out its largest strike to date in Yemen, targeting key infrastructure, including Sanaa International Airport. WHO* chief Tedros Adhanom said he and other UN officials were at the airport during the strike, adding that “one of our plane’s crew members was injured.”According to Yemeni media, the control tower was rendered inoperable, and civilian aircraft used by the Houthi administration were also hit. Two people were reportedly killed in the attack.The strikes extended to Hodeidah’s port and a power station. Officials noted that 100 aircraft participated in the operation, which was coordinated in advance with the United States. “We said the Houthis would pay a heavy price. If they don’t understand force, they’ll understand even greater force,” an Israeli source said, adding that this strike will not be the last. n18oc_crux Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the …

Yemen’s Houthis freed over 100 war prisoners, the Red Cross says | World News

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The Iranian-backed Houthis rebels in Yemen on Sunday released more than 100 war prisoners linked to the country’s long-running conflict, the International Committee of the Red Cross said. The unilateral release came more than a year after Yemen’s warring sides freed more than 800 prisoners in a major exchange in the country in April last year. The release of 113 prisoners took place Sunday morning in the Houthi-held capital of Sanaa, the Red Cross said in a statement, adding that the released detainees were among those the ICRC visited and assisted regularly in their detention in the Yemeni capital. “We hope this paves the way for further releases, bringing comfort to families eagerly anticipating reunification with their loved ones,” said Daphnee Maret, the ICRC’s head of delegation in Yemen. One of the released detainees with health issues was transferred in an ambulance to his hometown inside Yemen, the ICRC said without elaborating. The release was delayed by a day because of apparent logistical reasons, said Abdul-Qader al-Murtaza, a Houthi official in charge of prisoner exchange …

Houthi Rebels Target Another Ship In Red Sea With Rockets; U.S. Shoots Down Five Drones

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Published on Feb 28, 2024 01:26 PM IST Another ship has been attacked in the Red Sea. UKMTO reported that a rocket exploded near a merchant vessel in the Red Sea on Feb 27. However, there was no damage or casualties and the ship continued to it next port of call. News agency the Associated Press, quoted security firm Ambrey as claiming that the targeted vessel appeared to be a Marshall Islands-flagged, Greek-owned bulk carrier. It added that another Panama-flagged, Emirati-owned chemical tanker was nearby as well. The Houthi rebels have not yet claimed responsibility for the latest attack in the Red Sea. Meanwhile, the U.S. forces claimed to have shot down five one-way attack drones in the Red Sea. Watch for more details.   Source link

Houthi Missile Hits Israel-bound U.S. Ship, Another Misses Warship; 10 Drones Destroyed In Yemen

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Published on Feb 01, 2024 10:06 AM IST The U.S. Navy swung into action as Houthi rebels targeted ships in the Red Sea. In 24 hours, the Iran-backed rebels launched missile attacks on American merchant ship and destroyer USS Gravely. While the U.S. claimed that both missiles were shot down, the Houthis said that there were direct hits on both ships. Merchant ship Koi was reportedly enroute Israel when it was attacked in the Red Sea. Meanwhile, CNN reported that hours before the attack on Koi, a Houthi missile narrowly missed USS Gravely in first such close encounter. In response, the U.S. destroyed 10 prepared-to-launch drones in Yemen. The Houthis have warned that U.S., and UK ships in the Red Sea were legitimate targets since their ‘foolish’ attacks on Yemen. Watch for more details.   Source link

Radhika Madan’s Sanaa Gets A Shoutout From UK PM Rishi Sunak At UK Asian Film Festival’s 25th Anniversary

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UK PM Rishi Sunak Gave A Shout- Out To Actress Radhika Madan’s Sanaa During His Message To UK Asian Film Festival (Picture Credit: Instagram) As Radhika Madan’s upcoming film Sanaa premieres at the oldest Asian Film Festival in the world, the UK Asian Film Festival, the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak gave a special shout-out to the film in his video message congratulating the film festival for completing 25 years. Extending wishes to the UK Asian Film Festival, the honourable PM of the UK says, “Congratulations on your 25th anniversary. This is not just the longest-running foundation film festivals in the world, it’s also one of the best-loved. We have achieved so much over the last 25 years, showcasing South Asian talent, putting the spotlight on female filmmakers and telling us stories that have made us laugh and cry. This year would be no different with premieres of acclaimed new films like Sanaa or Whispers of the storms.” Creating global ripples ever since the beginning of her film career, Radhika Madan’s first …

Radhika Madan-starrer ‘Sanaa’ heads to New York Indian Film Festival

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Radhika Madan’s New Film ‘Sanaa’ Has Been Picked Up For An International Film Festival ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) The upcoming film ‘Sanaa’, which stars Radhika Madan, Soham Shah of ‘Tumbbad’ fame, Shikha Talsania, and Pooja Bhatt, has been selected for the official competition at the 23rd New York Indian Film Festival set to be held from May 11 to 14. This is North America’s oldest and most prestigious film festival showcasing cinema from India and the Indian diaspora. The festival celebrates cinema from the global Indian community. The film, directed by National Award-winning director Sudhanshu Saria, tells the story of a 28-year-old woman, played by Radhika Madan, who is fighting an internal battle caused by unresolved trauma. Director Sudhanshu Saria said: “It is a great honour to have ‘Sanaa’ selected for the official competition at the New York Indian Film Festival. This festival has been a longstanding champion of independent cinema from the Indian Diaspora, and we are thrilled to have our film showcased alongside such diverse and compelling works. I am excited …