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‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ actor Dibyendu Bhattacharya, who essayed the role of Abhijeet Kumar, a senior officer in the MEA speaks exclusively to mid-day.com on the controversy that overshadowed Anubhav Sinha’s debut web series on Netflix. He reveals how the makers only went by the book and that the questions raised over the names of terrorists in the show are baseless.  Dibyendu Bhattacharya said yes to ‘IC 814’ for its ensemble cast  Dibyendu Bhattacharya says, “I spoke to Anubhav Sinha, and when he offered me this role, I read the script and I saw there is not much in it because it’s an ensemble. When I came to know the people involved in it and of course the content. So, I said ‘yes’. I was willing to work with Anubhav Sinha. It was the right time.” Dibyendu Bhattacharya’s memory...

Actress Ramnitu Chaudhary recently spoke about performing intimate sequences in Ramsay Brothers` new horror show, `Bandh Darwaze Ke Peeche`. She said, "For me, I would say the intimate scene was the toughest, as it was my first such scene, and I had no idea what it would be like. I was actually more scared to perform the intimate scene than to stand in front of the ghost. But since it was with Aarya Babbar, I thank God." Later, the actress expressed her gratitude towards co-star Aarya Babbar and said, "I was lucky that he was my co-star. He was so cooperative and ensured that he wouldn`t do anything to make me uncomfortable. He took time to understand what I was not comfortable with, discussed everything, and made it easier for me. Of course, our director, who is highly professional yet ...

Taaza Khabar season 1 surprised me. It looked like just another story about struggles in Mumbai, cramped spaces which you desperately want to crawl out of, but very few can. Bhuvan Bam’s Vasant Gawde is able to do that, literally due to a miracle – a vardaan that is granted to him in return for a good deed. This made the series interesting and different from others. With comedy, emotions and very relatable aspirations attached, director Himank Gaur sets out to narrate a story that should potentially resonate with everybody struggling in this big city that never sleeps. What is Taaza Khabar season 2 about? Season 1 ended with a cliffhanger, leaving the audience guessing what could the next course of action be. Season 2 begins right where season 1 ended, showing how Vasant tries to cheat h...

Actors Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Samantha Ruth Prabhu on Tuesday night joined the cast members and creative teams behind the Citadel universe to celebrate the upcoming releases of Citadel: Diana and Citadel: Honey Bunny ahead of their worldwide launch. Priyanka, who plays Nadia in season 2 of Citadel, joined the event alongside the executive producers of the Citadel franchise, Anthony Russo, Joe Russo, Angela Russo-Otstot, and David Weil.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Priyanka (@priyankachopra) Meanwhile, Samantha Ruth Prabhu who takes the lead role in Citadel: Honey Bunny as Honey, attended the event alongside directors Raj & DK and writer Sita R. Menon. Representing the I...

‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ actress Patralekhaa feels overwhelmed being in the limelight after a decade of hard work. “I was not expecting this, honestly,” she says. In an exclusive interaction with mid-day.com, Patralekhaa gets candid about starring in the Anubhav Sinha directorial web series that garnered rave reviews. She speaks about her most-talked-about scenes, and how the show impacted her mentally and physically.   Patralekhaa was not offered ‘IC 814: The Kandahar Hijack’ Patralekhaa says, “I wasn`t offered the show. I went after Mr. Sinha. I knew he was writing the script. I met him and was like, ‘I want a part in the show’. He said, ‘Yaar abhi toh main kuch nahi bol sakta ho, kyunki main bas likh raha hoon, uh, isko pakne de dekhte hai’. Then every month I kept following up w...

Priyanka Chopra, who never disappoints us when it comes to giving remarkable performances, has started filming for the second season of her spy thriller `Citadel`. The first season of `Citadel`, starring Richard Madden and Priyanka Chopra Jonas alongside Stanley Tucci and Lesley Manville, premiered to global success last year. Now, a video of Priyanka and Stanley shooting for the new season in London has made its way onto Instagram. The video features Priyanka dressed in a stunning black dress paired with a matching trench coat, running as Stanley Tucci tries to talk to her.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Patty Cardona (@jerryxmimi) An emotional fan, while sharing the video, wrote...

Save the date, darling! On October 18, your favourite gang returns to Netflix with a new twist! The Fabulous Lives of Bhavana Panday, Maheep Kapoor, Neelam Kothari Soni, and Seema Kiran Sajdeh, will see new additions as Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, Shalini Passi and Kalyani Saha Chawla join the mix in Fabulous Lives v/s Bollywood Wives. This season isn’t just about everyone’s favourite Bollywood wives—oh no, it’s about two worlds colliding in the most D(ha)ramatic way possible! Bollywood royalty Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, fashionista and philanthropist Shalini Passi, and fierce boss woman Kalyani Saha Chawla are ready to crash the party. The stakes have never been higher! Get ready for the ultimate showdown between the OG Bollywood ladies and the three women from the capital city in a battle of wit...

The Tribe, an unscripted Original series by Amazon Prime Video, is all set to premiere on October 4. The nine-episode reality series is a Dharmatic Entertainment Production with Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, and Aneesha Baig serving as executive producers. The Tribe deep dives into the journeys of five young, glamorous, and affluent content creators - Alanna Panday, Alaviaa Jaaferi, Srushti Porey, Aryaana Gandhi, and Alfia Jafry, along with digital evangelist and investor, Hardik Zaveri. What is The Tribe about? Where fame and success might seem just one post away, the reality is far from easy. The Tribe takes you behind the scenes into the glamorous lives of five affluent Indian content creators who leave behind their families and step out of their comfort zones to relocate to Los Angeles...

There is a vivacious charm to Yashaswini Dayama, who played a timid and sombre student in Delhi Crime (2019-22) after she gave her two bits on Adulting (2018-22). After voicing the character of Valeria Richards in Wastelanders: Doom, she will next be seen in Bandish Bandits. The Prime Video’s musical series is expected to return soon with its second season. “We finished shooting it a long time ago, but I don’t know when exactly it will be released. I have just been waiting,” shares Dayama. She plays a singer in the series, which also stars Ritwik Bhowmik and Shreya Chaudhry. With a visible passion for singing, as evident from her social media posts, Dayama was eager to lend her voice to the music in the show. However, she admits that singing wasn’t an option for her. “There are some very ...

Actress Sai Tamhankar, who will be soon seen in the upcoming title ‘Manvat Murders’, has shared insights about her role in the streaming show.   Calling her character “emotionally complex”, the actress said that it pushed her to explore new dimensions of acting. She said, “Being part of ‘Manvat Murders’ is a remarkable experience. The series is filled with suspenseful twists and is set against a captivating village backdrop that drew me in completely. This role is unique and emotionally complex, pushing me to explore new dimensions of acting”. She further mentioned, “I’m thrilled for audiences to experience the depth and intensity of Samindari. Collaborating with such a talented cast and crew has been an incredible opportunity”.           View this post on Instagram ...