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From ‘Bhuvan Shome’ to playing Bhuvan’s mother: Suhasini Mulay on how she landed a role in ‘Lagaan’

From ‘Bhuvan Shome’ to playing Bhuvan’s mother: Suhasini Mulay on how she landed a role in ‘Lagaan’

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Mumbai, Veteran actor Suhasini Mulay says filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker was so struck by her National Film Award-winning turn in the social drama “Hu Tu Tu” that he set out to find and cast her in “Lagaan”, his 2001 sports drama that would later attain cult status as one of Hindi cinema’s most celebrated films. From ‘Bhuvan Shome’ to playing Bhuvan’s mother: Suhasini Mulay on how she landed a role in ‘Lagaan’ In the film, which completes 25 years on June 15, Mulay delivered one of Hindi cinema’s most enduring portrayals of motherhood as Yashodamai, the supportive mother of Aamir Khan’s Bhuvan. Mulay recalled that Gowariker chanced upon a promo of “Hu Tu Tu” on television and was instantly struck by her screen presence. “Who is that woman?” he asked. Gowariker’s mother, who happened to be in the room, immediately recognised Mulay and recalled her debut in Mrinal Sen’s 1969 classic “Bhuvan Shome”. “So, they had to actually track me. The guy who plays Kachra, Aditya Lakhia, I know his mother very well, they got Lakhia …

You’re trolled if you make Ikkis; make Kashmir Files and entertainment tax is waived: Suhasini Mulay | Bollywood News

You’re trolled if you make Ikkis; make Kashmir Files and entertainment tax is waived: Suhasini Mulay | Bollywood News

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Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis, which also marks the swan song of the late legendary actor Dharmendra, is, at its heart, an anti-war film that asks a fundamental question: what does war bring, if not bloodshed and trauma? However, since its release, the film has become embroiled in online trolling, facing merciless criticism. Actor Suhasini Mulay, who also stars in the film, recently came to its defence amid the backlash. Speaking at the Gauhati Press Club, the veteran actor praised Ikkis, highlighting that it did not depict Pakistanis as “ghosts and demons” but portrayed them as “humans.” She further contrasted this with a film like The Kashmir Files, saying, “However, I was told by the script writer that they were being trolled by the people. If you are in this society in this era, then you will be trolled. So, you don’t make such films. You make The Kashmir Files, you will get your entertainment tax waived.” Reflecting on the kind of cinema being promoted today, the actress, known for her roles in Dil Chahta Hai, Lagaan, …

Suhasini Mulay says Ikkis was trolled for not showing Pakistan as demons: ‘Make The Kashmir Files, get your tax waived’

Suhasini Mulay says Ikkis was trolled for not showing Pakistan as demons: ‘Make The Kashmir Files, get your tax waived’

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Sriram Raghavan’s Ikkis may not have worked at the box office, but the film earned acclaim for its sensitive portrayal of war and soldiers. The film, starring Agastya Nanda in the lead, also features Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat. It has also faced some criticism, with many saying the film glorifies Pakistani soldiers. Actor Suhasini Mulay, who has a supporting role in Ikkis, has now defended it. Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat in Ikkis. Suhasini Mulay defends Ikkis In conversation with journalists at Gauhati Press Club on Sunday, the veteran actor praised Ikkis, saying it did not show Pakistanis as “ghosts and demons” and projected them as “humans”. She then added, “However, I was told by the script writer that they were being trolled by the people. If you are in this society in this era, then you will be trolled. So, you don’t make such films. You make The Kashmir Files, you will get your entertainment tax waived.” The Kashmir Files, a 2024 film by Vivek Agnihotri, was a box office success, earning praise from the …

New OTT Releases This Week: Laapataa Ladies, Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond, Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare Season 3 and More

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With most big titles lined up for release next week, this one has a relatively lighter slate. Among the top Indian originals this week are Prime Video’s teenage drama Dil Dosti Dilemma, Amazon miniTV hilarious Chacha Vidhayak Hain Humare Season 3, and JioCinema’s political thriller Ranneeti: Balakot & Beyond, based on Balakot airstrike. Among the big post-theatrical releases is Laapataa Ladies, about two young brides from a village who get lost on a train. We also have Crakk: Jeetega… Toh Jiyegaa, which is a story about men fighting to survive and not just win. This week is also big on documentaries. Nature lovers could watch Tiger or Tigers on the Rise on Hotstar. True crime lovers could watch the Chilean series The Doomsday Cult of Antares de la Luz or the Spanish series The Asunta Case. For those with a musical ear, we recommend Thank You, Good Night: The Bon Jovi Story, which chronicles the iconic rock band’s four decades. Those looking for an adrenaline rush could for Netflix’s City Hunter, where a “sweeper” trails …