Come fall in love with the mesmerizing song - Ishq Namazaa, the first song from the movie - The Big Bull

With an appearance as unique as the man himself, Abhishek Bachchan is all set to create another stir for his upcoming movie The Big Bull. Essaying the role of Hemant Shah, a stockbroker, he will soon share the screen with co-star Nikita Dutta in the new melody – Ishq Namazaa. 

The song has been created to portray the loving relationship between the two characters and showcase the real strength of their bond that stands the test of time. This soulful song is sung by one of the most celebrated singers, Ankit Tiwari, Composed by Gourob Dasgupta and the deep and meaningful lyrics are penned by Kunwar Juneja.

Talking about the song, Director Kookie Gulati shares, "It was very important for us to show Hemant Shah's relationship with his wife as she was one of the key people who were part of his entire journey. When I first heard Ishq Namazaa, I just knew that it is a perfect fit to share this story of love and both Abhishek and Nikita have showcased beautiful chemistry. I am really looking forward to the audiences to see a glimpse of their beautiful relationship through this song."

The Big Bull directed by Kookie Gulati is produced by Ajay Devgn and Anand Pandit. Kumar Mangat Pathak and Vikrant Sharma team up as co-producers. The movie is all set to stream exclusively for the subscribers of Disney+ Hotstar VIP and Disney+ Hotstar Premium on 8th April 2021.

A lesbian love story in a Hindi music video for the first time

Tarsame Mittal, who manages a bevvy of famous singers, presents India's first music video which beautifully depicts the love story between two women. Tarsame echoes the sentiment "Love is unconditional" while talking about the video, which is being discussed widely since its launch last week.  

For a video which features new faces as well as a new singer, it is no small feat to have received almost 10 lakh views in just ten days. What's even more pleasantly surprising is the positive response the lesbian love story has been getting. 

Naturally, in a society still not open to homosexuality, some naysayers are bound to make appearances. So why did the makers take this route? "Debutant singer Akshay Khot's song is a beautiful romantic melody. But there is no shortage of romantic music videos today. So we thought, why not make it thought-provoking? That's when we came up with this concept," explains Tarsame. 

In 2014, Celina Jaitley's remix of the iconic Bollywood song 'Uthe Sabke Kadam' titled The Welcome depicted a gay relationship. "Our song Tere Bagair is the first of its kind to show a lesbian love story," says Tarsame. Previously, Sonam Kapoor's love story Ek Ladki Ko Dekha Toh Aisa Laga is the only other open depiction of a lesbian love story in the Indian popular culture. 

Tarsame believes that a real change will only come when society accepts that all love is love. "In our video, the two women are in love with each other and share a healthy functional relationship. But what happens at the end is what we need to stop normalising," explains Tarsame.

Ideally, songs and videos are promoted before the launch. But this reverse approach has a solid reason. "We wanted to see how people react to the video first. It is being loved and appreciated although everyone involved is new, actors Moumita Pal and Sofia, and singer Akshay Khot. Now that the song is getting so much love, we want to talk about it," elaborates Tarsame. 

The video features a kissing scene between the two women, a controversial move some may argue. "On one hand we're talking about normalising homosexuality. And on the other hand, we're questioning a kissing scene. Especially in the post-OTT era, where everything gets a pass." 

Controversial murmurs gradually come to the fore when something out of the ordinary is represented. "I will reiterate as many times as is necessary. Change comes from acceptance. And every real change takes time. Instead of criticism, I welcome an open dialogue. If our video can open the stage for an open-minded discussion as opposed to a hateful dismissal, then I believe that it has won," concludes Tarsame. 

 

Manisha Koirala and Sanjay Dutt come together for ‘Prassthanam’ after a decade

Sanjay Dutt’s upcoming film ‘Prassthanam’ is all set to release on September 20th, 2019. Produced by wife Maanayata Dutt, the film is will also feature Manisha Koirala, Jackie Shroff, Chunky Pandey, Ali Fazal.

A remake of the south hit film by the same name, writing the Hindi version of Prassthanam was a challenge as the story needed a fresh spin. Speaking about the film, writer Farhad Samji says, “The original is a cult film, but it released nine years ago. Everything upgrades with time, so it was essential for us to make it palatable for today’s audience. However, the basic premise and characters have remained the same. ‘’

Sanjay Dutt and Manisha Koirala will be sharing the screen space after a decade post working together in 2008 film Mehbooba. Samji further adds, ‘’ I have grown up watching these two brilliant actors, but in this film, you will see them as characters and not actors. There is turbulence in their relationship and the story revolves around how they overcome it. We usually categorize characters as the hero, heroine, villain, and comedian, but in Prassthanam, everyone is related to each other in certain ways. It’s the complexity of relationships which keeps us glued. As compared to Singham and Simmba, which given the genre, were the epitome of ‘commercial’ writing, Prassthanam falls in more real space and has plenty of drama to spice up the proceedings,” Jackie Shroff will be seen playing a loyal guard to the family and will be in a different avatar for the first time.

Directed by Deva Katta, Sanjay S Dutt’s presents, produced by Maanayata Dutt, Prassthanam stars Sanjay Dutt, Manisha Koirala, Jackie Shroff, Chunky Panday, Ali Fazal, Amyra Dastur & Satyajeet Dubey. The film releases on 20th September 2019.

Rajkumar Santoshi’s directorial venture ‘Badboy’ wraps up the shoot in just 60 days!

Rajkumar Santoshi's directorial venture 'Badboy' starring actor Mithun Chakraborty son Namashi and producer Sajid Qureshi’s daughter Amrin have wrapped up the shoot of their romcom in just 60 days. Both Namashi and Amrin will be making their Bollywood debut with this movie. 

The film was shot in Bangalore and Mumbai.The makers have now planned to shoot few songs in abroad over the upcoming days. 

Producer Sajid Qureshi says, "It was a very challenging shoot but Rajkumar completed the shoot of the movie in just 60 days much ahead of the expected schedule. We just have to shoot the songs now and we will be ready to start post production on the film." 

Badboy is produced by Inbox Pictures and will be on the lines of Santoshi's previous films Phata Poster Nikhla Hero and  Ajab Prem Ki Ghazab Kahani as this genre appeals to younger audiences more.

Sanjay S Dutt Productions' first marathi venture 'Baba' to be screened at Golden Globes!

After the successful response to the teaser of their first Hindi film venture 'Prasthanam', Sanjay S Dutt Productions has added yet another feather to it's cap with their marathi film!

Thespian Sanjay Dutt and his wife Maanayata Dutt have stepped into production this year under their banner 'Sanjay S Dutt Productions' and their very first Marathi venture 'Baba' will be screened at the prestigious Golden Globe Awards! The film released today in India.

The film is officially selected for screening at the Golden Globes for competing in the foreign language category.

Spearheading the production house, Producer Maanayata Dutt says," We are all so happy and proud that 'Baba' will be screened at the Golden Globes. Our goal is always to create meaningful yet entertaining cinema like we have done with 'Baba'. The movie released today and we hope the audiences receive the film with their love and support."

They have three films under production already, which includes a Punjabi film and two Hindi films. Sanjay S Dutt Productions aims to branch out into regional cinema along with mainstream Bollywood films. They will also be collaborating with many renowned and established directors for their future projects.

Here's How Karan Deol Got His Nickname Rocky!

Sunny Deol's elder son Karan Deol is all set to make his debut on the sliver screen with Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas which is helmed by his father and also sees Sahher Bambba make her debut. 

Sunny who is known for packing a punch on the big screen is a huge fan of Slvyster Stallone and is extremely fond of his work. And one of his favourite Stallone film is Rocky. 

So when Karan was born, Sunny  decided to call him Rocky and that became his nick name at home.

Now isn't that interesting!

Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas is a beautiful song that will resonate with each person who has ever fallen in love - says Arijit Singh

The makers had teased the audiences with a sneak peek into the title track of Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas when the teaser launched couple of weeks back. Since then, there has been an ever-increasing demand by the audiences for the title track’s launch. The wait is finally over as the song has been launched toda

When you have the mesmerising voice of Arijit Singh, along with lyrics penned by Siddharth and Garima – you can only expect a magical experience. Arijit and Parampara have come together to croon the title track of the film, Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas. The soulful musical track has been composed by Sachet-Parampara and Rishi Rich.  

An original track, not a remake of the cult song by the legendary actor, Dharmendra, this song is special for director Sunny Deol, an ode to his father as the legacy continues with his son Karan’s debut film. The song showcases the blossoming romance between the lead pair—Karan Deol and Sahher Bambaa. The title track also showcases the fresh chemistry between the duo and is full of passion, intensity, promises to capture the audiences' heart. 

Singer Arijit Singh says, "Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas is a beautiful song that will resonate with each person who has ever fallen in love."

Director Sunny Deol says, “Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas showcases the innocence of young love while Arijit Singh and Parampara's voice is the soul of the song." 

 Produced by Zee Studios and Sunny Sounds Pvt Ltd, Sunny Deol’s directorial, Pal Pal Dil Ke Paas will release worldwide on September 20, 2019.