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Behind the high walls of Asia’s largest prison - Tihar Jail, a novice jailer uncovers the untold stories and moral dilemmas that lie within. This sets the scene for Black Warrant, a first-of-its-kind prison drama that marks Vikramaditya Motwane’s return to long-form storytelling on Netflix following the success of Sacred Games and CTRL. Presented by Applause Entertainment, an Andolan Production in association with Confluence Media, the series is a dramatised book adaptation of Sunil Gupta and Sunetra Choudhury’s `Black Warrant: Confessions of a Tihar Jailer.` What is Black Warrant about? Set in the 1980s, Black Warrant is a fictionalised retelling of certain true events told from the perspective of Sunil Gupta, a timid rookie jailer at Tihar Jail, as he confronts the brutal realities, hi...

When Aarya was nominated at the International Emmy Awards 2021, co-creator Sandeep Modi had to skip the do. However, this time, he won’t miss it for the world. Modi will fly out to Los Angeles later this month as The Night Manager eyes the trophy for the Best Drama Series at the International Emmy Awards 2024, to be held on November 25. “I still remember the day we found out about the nomination. For 10 minutes, I was jumping out of excitement. After a bit, my daughter said, ‘Come papa, we have to play now.’ In that second, I was reminded that my kids and my family are my real treasure,” smiles the creator. Sandeep Modi Starring Anil Kapoor, Aditya Roy Kapur and Sobhita Dhulipala, The Night Manager is an adaptation of Tom Hiddleston’s British show of the same name. With both the series g...

While acting provides her with creative satisfaction, Kritika Kamra finds fulfilment in supporting local artisans by showcasing their craftsmanship through her fashion label based in Madhya Pradesh. Currently filming Nagraj Manjule’s Matka King, which also stars Vijay Varma, the actor took time off her schedule to visit the local artisans. She adopts a hands-on approach, personally overseeing production to maintain the quality of her label’s designs.  Speaking about her dual journey, she says, “Balancing my acting career and business has been challenging yet incredibly fulfilling. I feel a deep sense of responsibility towards both worlds. On one hand, I’m creating stories that resonate with audiences, especially with Matka King, on the other, I’m building a brand that celebrates the talen...

There are no pre-release jitters for Sudhir Mishra as the second season of Tanaav drops today. The director is confident of the thriller—an adaptation of the popular Israeli show, Fauda—that is set in Kashmir. To tell a story involving Kashmir politics, he has a fundamental approach. “Luckily, I know my country. I am inquisitive, I travel and meet people not just for the sake of making something, but for its own sake. Also, I follow the craft of filmmaking, which means every character should be nuanced. I listen to the characters, and people of Kashmir. I don’t sensationalise. I am not coming into it with any agenda. Neither is there a need to create a jingoistic piece in order for it to become a hit,” he says.  Manav Vij in Tanaav Over the past few years, there has been a surge in polit...

By Staff The Associated Press Posted December 1, 2024 9:27 am Updated December 2, 2024 8:23 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Former “Harry Potter” film actor Rupert Grint faces a 1.8 million-pound (US$2.3 million) bill after he lost a legal battle with the tax authorities. Grint, who played Ron Weasley in the magical film franchise, was ordered to pay the money in 2019 after H.M. Revenue and Customs, the U.K. tax agency, investigated his tax return from seven years earlier. ...

The charismatic and charming Naga Chaitanya is under the spotlight in the upcoming episode of Prime Video’s The Rana Daggubati Show. Following the success of his maiden streaming series, Dhootha, and his much-awaited film, Thandel, the star talks about wedding nuptials with actress Sobhita Dhulipala. Naga Chaitanya let down his guard as Rana Daggubati, his cousin and host of the talk show, made him spill the beans. Here are five unmissable moments from this must-watch episode that will keep you hooked: 1. Chay’s Ideal Family Life“When I’m 50 years old, I want to be happily married with a couple of kids, maybe one or two. I’d love to take them racing and go-karting. And relive the special moments of my childhood.”  2. Few Friends in the IndustryWhen asked by Rana about not having many f...

It happened twice in the last couple of weeks. The first time, it was a guest column in The Globe and Mail entitled “I fought Ticketmaster, and Ticketmaster won.” Over the next 869 words, the writer bemoaned the difficulties she had getting tickets to hot shows by Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, and Beyonce.All the gigs were sold out. In other words, there were more bums than seats for these shows. With demand sky-high, the price of tickets on the secondary market followed suit following the laws of supply and demand. We deal with that basic of capitalism every single day.The author also spelled out a litany of grievances against Ticketmaster: The bait-and-switch of dynamic prices; allegations (still not tested in court) of the company colluding with scalpers; alleged pressure on small venues to ...

Prime Video India today unveiled an exciting trailer for its upcoming original dance drama series, `Waack Girls`. The series is created and directed by Padma Shri awardee Sooni Taraporevala and co-written by Sooni, Iyanah Bativala, and Ronny Sen; It is produced by Caleb Franklin, Vikesh Bhutani, and Sooni Taraporevala under the banners of Matter Entertainment, Chalkboard Entertainment, and Jigri Dost Productions. A delightful medley of dance, drama, music, heartbreak and humor, this energetic, fast-paced nine-episode series boasts a talented ensemble cast including Mekhola Bose, Rytasha Rathore, Anasua Chowdhury, Chrisann Pereira, Priyam Saha, Ruby Sah, Achintya Bose alongside acclaimed actors Barun Chanda, Lillete Dubey and the late Nitesh Pandey in pivotal roles. The drama series is all ...

Elton John has revealed that he’s physically unable to see the new musical for which he wrote the music, saying that he has lost the majority of his eyesight after suffering an eye infection. The singer-songwriter attended the opening night of The Devil Wears Prada in London on Sunday.“I haven’t been able to come to many of the previews because, as you know, I have lost my eyesight. So it’s hard for me to see it. But I love to hear it and boy it sounded good tonight,” he told the audience from the stage, while thanking his husband David Furnish, “who has been my rock.”In September, John revealed that a severe eye infection he contracted in France over the summer had left him with “only limited vision” in one eye and totally without eyesight in the other. Story continues below adver...

Netflix announced on 4th December that they will bring to the world the captivating story of the illustrious Roshan family, a cornerstone of the Indian film industry. In an exclusive docu-series, audiences will experience the rich tapestry of their multi-generational legacy through song and stories. For the first time, the Roshans offer an intimate journey through their lives, exploring three generations of passion, dedication, and outstanding contributions to Hindi cinema. At the heart of this narrative stands the Maestro and Musical Extraordinaire, the late Roshan Lal Nagrath AKA Roshan Saab, the revered patriarch who laid the foundation of this artistic dynasty. His indelible mark on the industry resonates through his own work and blossoms in the achievements of his descendants — Rakes...