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Shoojit Sircar, Vikramaditya Motwane come on board short film ‘Thursday Special’ as presenters

Shoojit Sircar, Vikramaditya Motwane come on board short film ‘Thursday Special’ as presenters

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New Delhi, Filmmakers Shoojit Sircar and Vikramaditya Motwane have come on board to present “Thursday Special”, a short film by National Award-winning filmmaker Varun Tandon. Shoojit Sircar, Vikramaditya Motwane come on board short film ‘Thursday Special’ as presenters Billed as a tender exploration of love, companionship, and change, “Thursday Special” is headlined by seasoned actors Anubha Fatehpuria and Ramakanth Dayama. The film will be released on the Humans of Cinema channel on YouTube on January 29. Produced by Karan Luthra and written by Tandon, with Krati Tandon as co-writer and executive producer, the film centres on Ram and Shakuntala, an aged couple bound by years of marriage, a shared love for food, and a cherished Thursday ritual. “Thursday Special really moved me with its simplicity and gentle storytelling,” said Sircar, known for movies such as “Piku”, “Vicky Donor”, “October” and “Sardar Udham”. The filmmaker said the short film reminded him of his own unreleased feature “Shoe Bite”, starring Amitabh Bachchan. “Varun’s nuanced portrayal of companionship, ageing, and love is heartfelt and mature. It’s a delicately …

EXCLUSIVE: Director Shoojit Sircar to helm mythological comedy movie with Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkummar Rao

EXCLUSIVE: Director Shoojit Sircar to helm mythological comedy movie with Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkummar Rao

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Director Shoojit Sircar is widely celebrated for a variety of his films, such as October, Sardar Udham, and more. However, his comedy films like Vicky Donor and Piku hold a special place in the audience’s hearts. Now, the director is set to return to the genre with a mythological comedy venture starring Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkummar Rao in the lead roles.  A source close to the development confirms, “Director Shoojit Sircar is returning to comedy after a few years, and this time with a new sub-genre. The filmmaker is attempting to explore a fresh facet of humor in cinema, one that is rarely explored in Indian films. The film will begin shooting in 2026 and will be one of the most unconventional projects made in Indian cinema.” The source further reveals that Sircar will explore and reinvent a key chapter of the Mahabharata with a comedic approach, giving a new spin to the epic tale. As this one-of-a-kind mythological comedy drama takes shape, the director will be casting Manoj Bajpayee and Rajkummar Rao in the …

Shoojit Sircar pays tribute to Kamini Kaushal, calls her his forever inspiration

Shoojit Sircar pays tribute to Kamini Kaushal, calls her his forever inspiration

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Director Shoojit Sircar remembered his “forever inspiration,” Kamini Kaushal, who passed away earlier this week at the age of 98. The filmmaker shared a special memory of the veteran actress and said that Kaushal had a deep impact on him. On Saturday, Sircar posted a picture of the two on Instagram. While sharing the photo, he penned an emotional note, recalling how he once had the chance to meet Kaushal during the casting of `Gulabo Sitabo,` which he described as a “beautiful memory.” In his post, he wrote, “A beautiful memory, a forever inspiration. I had the privilege of sharing a quiet moment with Kamini Kaushal during the casting of “Gulabo Sitabo”. I wish the stars had aligned so we could have created something together; her presence was graceful, warm, and elegant. Rest in peace, dear Kamini ji. You had the sweetest smile and voice.” Take a look           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Shoojit Sircar …

Shoojit Sircar answers whether Deepika Padukone’s Piku, Irrfan’s Rana ever married; where they would be 10 years after release: ‘Her son would be constipated’ | Bollywood News

Shoojit Sircar answers whether Deepika Padukone’s Piku, Irrfan’s Rana ever married; where they would be 10 years after release: ‘Her son would be constipated’ | Bollywood News

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It’s been 10 years since Rana drove Piku and her cranky septuagenarian father to Kolkata from Delhi. On the occasion of its anniversary, Shoojit Sircar’s seminal slice-of-life film Piku is re-releasing in cinemas this week. In an exclusive interview with SCREEN, Sircar looks back at the film, and working with the incredible cast — the late Irrfan Khan, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan. It’s on my platform, but half-loaded. I watched half of it just three-four weeks back. I’m going to watch it anyway in theatres now. Are you able to view it objectively now? With Piku, I’ve detached quite a bit. There are small craft issues. There are some places where I now feel I could’ve slowed down a bit. Some conversations got chopped on the editing table because you always have a duration issue. We debated a lot if we should go with the cut with additional 15 minutes of footage, where the conversations were a little bit more evolved. Given the love the film got, I now feel like going back to …

Deepika Padukone intensifies excitement with BTS pics ft. Amitabh Bachchan, Irrfan Khan, Shoojit Sircar ahead of Piku’s re-release

Deepika Padukone intensifies excitement with BTS pics ft. Amitabh Bachchan, Irrfan Khan, Shoojit Sircar ahead of Piku’s re-release

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It was just a couple of weeks back that Deepika Padukone, taking to her Instagram handle, announced the re-release of one of her most cherished films, Piku. Directed by Shoojit Sircar, the film that starred Amitabh Bachchan and Irrfan Khan is set to have a re-run from May 9. Ahead of the re-release, the actress recently shared a video on her social media with fun-filled BTS.  On April 30, Deepika Padukone took to her Instagram stories and shared an endearing video comprising happy BTS from the shooting of Piku. The video clip encapsulated nostalgic iconic glimpses featuring late legendary Irrfan Khan, and megastar Amitabh Bachchan from the film, and some unseen fun with director Shoojit Sircar behind the cameras.  “It has been a very very pleasant experience, and I’m going to miss Kolkata,” the actress is seen sharing while she reflects on her time spent during the movie shoot in the city. She further flaunts her Bengali language skills as she says, “Bosho is to sit. So, bosho bosho, mesho mesho” and breaks into hysterical laughter, …

Irrfan Khan Death Anniversary: Piku director Shoojit Sircar pens emotional note; reveals status of his next project with Babil Khan

Irrfan Khan Death Anniversary: Piku director Shoojit Sircar pens emotional note; reveals status of his next project with Babil Khan

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Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of death.  Bollywood actor Irrfan Khan left behind a treasure trove of unforgettable cinematic moments that continue to resonate with audiences. Today marks the 5th death anniversary of him and his close friend and filmmaker Shoojit Sircar paid an emotional tribute, sharing heartfelt memories and photos from the sets of Piku. He also revealed that he has completed filming his next project with Irrfan’s son Babil Khan. Taking to Instagram today (April 29), Shoojit Sircar penned an emotional note for his dear friend and actor Irrfan Khan. He shared a series of behind-the-scenes photos from the set of Piku, and reflected deeply on the actor’s absence, expressing how Irrfan’s presence still lingers in memories, conversations, and even daily routines. The filmmaker also opened up on how much he misses their casual moments, sharing jhal muri, deep philosophical chats, and spontaneous laughter. Shoojit mentioned that he continues to stay close to Irrfan’s family, especially his son Babil Khan, who has become like a younger companion to him.  He shared that …

Shoojit Sircar says ‘popular actors’ will have to lower their fees: ‘If they don’t, directors will stop approaching them’ | Bollywood News

Shoojit Sircar says ‘popular actors’ will have to lower their fees: ‘If they don’t, directors will stop approaching them’ | Bollywood News

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Amid the raging debate around escalating star fees and entourage charges, Shoojit Sircar has weighed in on the matter. The filmmaker said that some “popular actors” need to reconsider their fees — or risk losing opportunities. He claimed that more money should be invested in taking a particular shot to match the director’s vision, instead of pumping it into the actor’s bank account. “I won’t say much about people’s entourages or what they charge, but I am sure of one thing: popular actors will have to lower their fees. If they don’t, directors will stop approaching them. We have to make a film within cost now, if we want the audience to come and watch it. Go expensive wherever needed. If the director visualizes a shot a particular way, pay more for that. The director should not compromise on his vision to save money for the actor’s fees,” Shoojit said. In the interview with ANI, Shoojit Sircar cited his own example of making films with modest budgets with his friend and producing partner, Ronnie Lahiri. …

Shoojit Sircar: `Popular actors will have to lower their fees`

Shoojit Sircar: `Popular actors will have to lower their fees`

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The beginning of 2025 has not been easy for Bollywood, as several big-budget movies have underperformed at the box office. Even superstar Salman Khan`s `Sikandar,` which released in cinemas this Eid, failed to meet the expectations, with renowned actors and directors struggling to draw audiences to theatres. Director Shoojit Sircar has now shared his thoughts on what might be going wrong with Hindi cinema. In a conversation with ANI, Sircar said one of the major issues is the lack of risk-taking in storytelling. “There are two very important reasons. First of all, I would say that filmmakers and producers, as creative people, are not taking risks. When it comes to storytelling, you can`t just repeat old stories. You have to take some risks somewhere. You need to bring new, insightful subjects, no matter what the genre is,” he explained. Sircar also pointed to the rising cost of actors in Bollywood, adding that some “popular actors” need to reconsider their fees — or risk losing opportunities. “I won`t say much about people`s entourages or what they …

Shah Rukh Khan`s next with Shoojit Sircar? Here`s the truth

Shah Rukh Khan`s next with Shoojit Sircar? Here`s the truth

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Over the weekend, Shah Rukh Khan was spotted at Mehboob Studio in Bandra, sparking speculation that he was conducting a look test for his upcoming project. However, a bit of digging revealed that the superstar was, in fact, shooting an advertisement for a popular cookie brand. The brand commercial was helmed by Shoojit Sircar. Shoojit Sircar A picture from the set, which made its way online, showed Khan wearing an apron and standing in a kitchen. An insider from the production team says, “Shah Rukh’s look was so distinct that people assumed it was a look test. It led to rumours about him fronting Shoojit’s next feature film. But the two actually teamed up for a cookie commercial. The ad has a slice-of-life appeal.” The shoot reportedly began on Friday afternoon and was wrapped up late at night. Khan and Sircar, who have known each other since their Delhi days, enjoyed the collaboration. “Even after filming his portions, Shah Rukh was fully involved, discussing minute details with Shoojit to perfect the scenes. He brought his …

Abhishek Bachchan’s I Want To Talk director Shoojit Sircar admits movie’s box office failure disturbed him; ‘I was completely…’

Abhishek Bachchan’s I Want To Talk director Shoojit Sircar admits movie’s box office failure disturbed him; ‘I was completely…’

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Shoojit Sircar’s film I Want To Talk, featuring Abhishek Bachchan, received praise from both critics and audiences upon its release. However, despite the positive reception, the movie struggled to make a mark at the box office. In a recent interview, the director shared that he was disturbed by the film’s collection and added, ‘I was completely disoriented.’ When asked about the impact of Abhishek Bachchan’s I Want to Talks’s box office performance in a chat with NDTV, Shoojit Sircar admitted that it had unsettled him. He stated that while he aimed to create films on his own terms and vision, the movie’s reception left him disoriented, as he was unsure what worked or didn’t in drawing audiences to theaters. However, he acknowledged that with its release on OTT, more viewers were engaging with the film. Sircar added that it was difficult for him to articulate his feelings but confirmed that box office results can be disturbing. The filmmaker further clarified that he did not consider I Want To Talk a niche film. He explained that …