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World Theatre Day | Pratik Gandhi: Whatever I have got till now is due to theatre, it’s truly an actor’s gym!

World Theatre Day | Pratik Gandhi: Whatever I have got till now is due to theatre, it’s truly an actor’s gym!

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Having done theatre for two decades, actor Pratik Gandhi believes this “exclusive medium” has great potential ahead. Dabbling between plays, films and series, he feels that whatever success he has got till now is “due to theatre.” Pratik Gandhi On World Theatre Day, today the Scam 1992 actor says, “I personally think that theatre should no longer be considered a poor medium. In terms of money, it is an exclusive medium; that is how it should be placed. Theatre has a bright future, and that’s what I feel and want to believe.” The boom in live shows gives him hope. “The way things are changing, you see all live concerts and all stand-up shows are going housefull. People want to have that personal experience, their life experience. And, theatre or any live performance is going to be so exclusive,” he says. The 45-year-old believes the audience “will pay five times more” than for any virtual experience. “The younger generation is curious about exploring live experiences, and theatre is the only place which can give you …

Meet the actor who balanced engineering by day while theater by night, faced homelessness and conquered OTT with single role

Meet the actor who balanced engineering by day while theater by night, faced homelessness and conquered OTT with single role

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In today’s “meet the actor,” we spotlight a performer whose journey defies the conventional Bollywood narrative. Before captivating audiences as Harshad Mehta in Scam 1992, he was an industrial engineer juggling a full-time job, grueling commutes, and late-night rehearsals. His ascent to fame wasn’t overnight, it was because of his passion for the art. The actor in question is none other than Pratik Gandhi. Born on April 28, 1980, in Surat, Gujarat, Pratik Gandhi hailed from a family of educators. He pursued Industrial Engineering at North Maharashtra University and, upon graduation in 2004, embarked on a career with the National Productivity Council in Satara. His professional journey later took him to Reliance Infrastructure in Mumbai, where he worked until 2016. Despite a demanding job, Pratik’s heart remained tethered to the stage. He would wake up at 5:30 AM for rehearsals, work a full day, and then return to the theater in the evening. This rigorous routine was fueled by his unwavering love for acting. Life threw significant challenges his way. In 2006, the Surat floods …

‘Support Phule the film’ trends on X amid censorship woes: Pratik Gandhi, Patralekhaa-starrer’s early X reviews

‘Support Phule the film’ trends on X amid censorship woes: Pratik Gandhi, Patralekhaa-starrer’s early X reviews

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Apr 25, 2025 06:28 PM IST Phule the film may have had to contend with the censorship axe prior to its release — the Pratik Gandhi film however, appears to have won over X The early X reviews for the Pratik Gandhi and Patralekha-led Phule are trickling in and it appears so, that even some pressing censorship woes couldn’t stop the film from making the impact it set out to make. Based on the lives of 19th century anti-caste activist Jyotirao Phule and his women’s education activist wife, Savitribai Phule, the film traverses the innumerable battles they fought to have their vision see some light of day. Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa in stills from Phule(Photos: Instagram/patralekha) Earlier this week, director Anant Mahadevan was asked to do away with mentions of the Mang and Mahar groups with the Union Information and Broadcasting Ministry body also asking for a removal of any reference to Manu, who pioneered the Manusmriti, in addition to mentions of the Peshwa rule in Maharashtra. Another bone of contention was the line “3,000 …

Pratik Gandhi is surprised why there hasn’t been a film on Phule yet: ‘Every social evil he fought against is still there’ | Bollywood News

Pratik Gandhi is surprised why there hasn’t been a film on Phule yet: ‘Every social evil he fought against is still there’ | Bollywood News

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Amid controversies and initial opposition from the Brahmin community, Ananth Mahadevan’s period drama Phule will finally see the light of day this Friday on April 25. Based on the lives of legendary 19th century social activists Jyotirao Phule and Savitribai Phule, the film stars Pratik Gandhi and Patralekhaa as the lead couple. In an interview with SCREEN, Pratik talked about playing larger-than-life real-life characters like Jyotirao Phule, Mahatma Gandhi, and Harshad Mehta, and how he manages to bring authenticity to each of them. That’s the first question I asked my director when he offered me the role. He joked that a film on Phule hasn’t been made because we were supposed to make it. Every social evil he fought back then is still there, in one or the other form. So something which is so relevant, nobody thought about it. I don’t know who can answer this question. I just feel fortunate enough that I could do it. Story continues below this ad With no reference point in Hindi cinema, how did you get into …

5 gripping web shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, SonyLIV, JioHotstar that throw light on societal issues: Black Warrant to Dahaad

5 gripping web shows to watch on Netflix, Prime Video, SonyLIV, JioHotstar that throw light on societal issues: Black Warrant to Dahaad

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Among the scores of web shows currently streaming across multiple OTT platforms, there are some which are either based on incidents that shook countrymen or highlight what’s wrong in society. Such dramas on social issues have often connected with the audience, leaving them thinking by the end of the show. Here are five gripping shows that highlight social issues: 1. Black Warrant Where to watch: Netflix Created by Vikramaditya Motwane and Satyanshu Singh, Black Warrant is a crime drama TV series. The thriller is based on the 2019 non-fiction book titled ‘Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer’ penned by Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury. The Netflix series stars Zahan Kapoor along with Rahul Bhat, Paramvir Singh Cheema, and Anurag Thakur. 2. Dahaad Where to watch: Prime Video The 2023 crime thriller series showcases how a female cop fights societal expectations to catch hold of Cyanide Mohan, a serial killer who preyed on women looking to get married. Dahaad also shows a female officer’s fight to eradicate cast-based prejudice that people still face in society. Led …

Opinion | Jaideep Ahlawat And Why OTT Platforms Are Important For Gifted Actors

Opinion | Jaideep Ahlawat And Why OTT Platforms Are Important For Gifted Actors

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Last Updated:February 02, 2025, 19:16 IST The talented actor is a much happier man today. A lot of good work is on offer, giving him opportunities to display his versatile acting skills. What else can he ask for? Jaideep Ahlawat was recently seen in Paatal Lok Season 2. (Photo Credits: Instagram) Anyone who had watched the crime thriller Paatal Lok’s Season 1 (2020), created by Sudip Sharma, would have been pleased after Season 2 arrived on Amazon Prime Video. And, why not? Season 1 is a masterpiece. Revolving around a cop who is down in the dumps and gets an opportunity to investigate a failed assassination attempt, the fast-paced police procedural that also explores the society with its discrimination, politics and hypocrisy is far more complex and engaging than the standard crime-and-punishment story. After the series ends, one is left with the indelible memory of the cop. His name: Hathiram Chaudhary. The actor who played him: Jaideep Ahlawat. The second season is, yet again, a lot more than a run-of-the-mill police procedural. Compared to S1, …

Black Warrant, Poacher, The Railway Men and more: How OTT is bringing untold real stories to Indian audiences | Web Series

Black Warrant, Poacher, The Railway Men and more: How OTT is bringing untold real stories to Indian audiences | Web Series

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As 2024 came to a close last month, many publications – this one included – came out with their lists of best Indian web series of the year. And while the lists differed slightly in their rankings, one thing was common – the inclusion of shows like Poacher. A story about a real incident from modern Indian history, the story lost in small columns of newspapers for years. Because, unlike biopics of PMs and cricket stars, these stories were unheard, untold, and forgotten until a few streaming platforms and creators brought them back. Zahan Kapoor plays Sunil Gupta, an unlikely jailer in Tihar Jail in Netflix’s Black Warrant.(Netflix) 2025 has begun on the same note with Vikramaditya Motwane’s Black Warrant. From a jailer in Tihar to a station master in Bhopal during the gas leak and forest officers in Kerala, Indian web series are finding their heroes in places where Indian storytelling has seldom gone before. The makers credit the OTT boom in India for this. OTT allows a sense of reality never seen before …

The Kandahar Hijack to Delhi Crimes, 7 web series based on real-life incidents

The Kandahar Hijack to Delhi Crimes, 7 web series based on real-life incidents

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Image Source : Instagram Be it cinema or web series, in which many such stories are seen, which are inspired by real events. Seeing these stories, it is hard to believe that this must have really happened. The recently released web series ‘Squid Game’ is also said to be inspired by a real story. Apart from this, many Hindi web series have also been inspired by real events. It is said that cinema is a mirror of society. Whatever happens in our society, around us, stories are prepared on it and shown in films, TV serials and web series. Inspired by real-life events, some web series have also been made in the last few years. A look at such web series inspired by real events. Image Source : Instagram These days a Korean web series ‘Squid Game 2’ is in a lot of discussion. The audience will be surprised to know that it is being said about this web series is inspired by a real incident in South Korea. In South Korea, in the 1970s …

Before The Sabarmati Report on OTT, watch these Top 8 web series based on real-life events

Before The Sabarmati Report on OTT, watch these Top 8 web series based on real-life events

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The 18th season of Bigg Boss is one edition of the reality show that is shamelessly skewed towards the laadlas and laadlis of the channel. That’s not a rarity, one would say, but this is also the only season where the eponymous top two were declared at the beginning of the ordeal. It’s a tragedy, hence, that the two miserably failed at doing what the show is meant for — being interesting enough to run the show. Vivian Dsena, in particular, managed to somehow disappoint not only his fans but also the BB pundits sitting on X (formerly known as Twitter). Vivian had a safe journey throughout the show, with no major issues, sermons by the host or narratives set against him. On the contrary, his frenemy Karan Veer Mehra had a bumpy yet celebratory ride with several jokes centred on his personal life, ability in bed, backfooted approach in the initial weeks and his dark sense of humour that cannot be easily grasped by many people. Vivian’s other frenemy Avinash Mishra also had an …

Sharib Hashmi on old cancer ad going viral: ‘I did this 2 years ago for my wife’

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Writer-actor Sharib Hashmi said there’s always a correct way to spread awareness for a cause. Hashmi’s two-year old advertisement on cervical cancer began trending again following Poonam Pandey’s death hoax recently. Sharib Hashmi did an ad on cervical cancer in 2022, which began trending again recently. Hashmi said he was glad people appreciated his old ad and the way it encouraged them to search and read more about cervical cancer. Discover the thrill of cricket like never before, exclusively on HT. Explore now! “Two years ago, we did a public service ad for the Indian Cancer Society. I thought this was the perfect time to reshare the video. It’s great that people are liking it. Instead of reacting to something, I thought I should just let my ad do the talking,” Hashmi told us. The actor, who’s an OTT favourite with popular shows including The Family Man (2019), Asur (2020), Scam 1992 (2020) and The Great Indian Murder (2022), added that sometimes, intentions are right, but the way people spread awareness for a cause is …