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Netflix teams up once again with celebrated creator duo Raj & DK to bolster their creative partnership for its first action-fantasy series, Rakt Bramhand - The Bloody Kingdom. This announcement follows on the heels of their successful collaboration, the now-cult hit series Guns & Gulaabs. For this ambitious project, Raj & DK partnered with director Rahi Anil Barve and long-time collaborator Sita R Menon, under their production company, D2R Films.  The series promises a gripping, edgy narrative set against the backdrop of a fantastical kingdom with bloody action and spectacular visuals. Filming for the series commences soon. Stay tuned for the official cast announcement. Speaking of their exciting collaboration with Netflix, Raj & DK share, “This is uncharted territory wh...

"Time is a flat circle," Nietzsche once said. But what if that circle could be bent, twisted, and manipulated? ZEE5, India`s largest home-grown video streaming platform, is all set to shatter the boundaries of time and space with the mind-bending trailer of ‘Gyaarah Gyaarah.’ Set to premiere on August 9, this Karan Johar and Guneet Monga Kapoor co-production questions the viewers on the possibility of altering present and future by changing the past. Launched today, the trailer plunges viewers into a world where the impossible becomes possible, leaving them to wonder about the existence and power of time. Helmed by the visionary director Umesh Bist, `Gyaarah Gyaarah` boasts a powerhouse cast including Kritika Kamra, Dhairya Karwa, and Raghav Juyal in the lead and Gautami Kapoor, Harsh Chha...

Last November, the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) had published the draft Broadcasting Services (Regulation) Bill. One of its proposed changes was bringing over-the-top (OTT) platforms and user-generated content under its ambit. The bill was slated to be presented at the new parliament’s inaugural session. While that did not happen, the draft bill has been put on hold. Sources from MIB tell us that the two primary points of contention are its suggestion to establish a Broadcast Advisory Council (BAC), and the requirement to adhere to the Cinematograph Act of 1952 while self-censoring OTT content.    Currently, each show is run past the streamer’s self-evaluation committee and legal team  Over the past three years, self-censorship has become the norm, with each streamer ha...

`Gyaarah Gyaarah` starring Kritika Kamra and Raghav Juyal is all set to release on August 9. In a conversation with ANI, Raghav Juyal shared his experience about his role in the series, said, "The role was very difficult for me because I have to think about his past and his traumas, and because of this, Yug is an uneasy person." Dhairya Karwa, who played senior detective Shaurya Anthwal in the series, also expressed gratitude. He said, "It is a dream come true moment with working such beautiful faces backed by great producers. I have been very fortunate to get this role in the show because it is a different story." Talking about his role, Dhairya said, "Whenever you wear that uniform, you feel a change in yourself. You feel pride and you will behave in a certain manner." Kritika, who is ...

Following the success of his beloved character of Guddu Pandit in ‘Mirzapur 3’, actor Ali Fazal is set to join the cast of ‘Rakht Brahmand’ as the lead opposite Samantha Ruth Prabhu. The ensemble cast also includes Aditya Roy Kapoor, and Wamiqa Gabbi in key roles. The period drama/fantasy series ‘Rakht Brahmand’ is helmed by the visionary duo Raj & and DK, while the series will be directed by Rahi Anil Barve of ‘Tumbbad’ fame.  This will be the next major project for Ali following the anticipation of the release of Anurag Basu’s ‘Metro In Dino’, ‘Lahore 1947’ produced by Aamir Khan, and ‘Thug Life’ being directed by Mani Ratnam. A source revealed, “The project is a marvellous vision of Raj & DK, it’s definitely a step forward in its genre of fantasy drama. The cast has finally al...

NCPCR (National Commission for Protection of Child Rights) chief Priyank Kanoongo has issued summons to Vice President, Content and Policy Head of Netflix India over the alleged availability of explicit content on Netflix and its accessibility to minors. The Commission has published a copy of the notice on social media. It has been addressed to Ms Monica Shergill, VP and Ms Ambika Khurana, Policy Head of the platform.  According to the notice issued by the commission, the complaint has been filed by Shri Uday Mahurkar of the Save Culture Save Bharat Foundation. The notice reads, "The complaint alleged that Netflix is unlawfully showcasing the most horrendous content including private parts of males and females and explicit sexual activity between a male and female two males, two females a...

Actor Gurmeet Choudhary, who plays the titular character in the streaming series `Commander Karan Saxena`, has revealed the secrets behind achieving the physical aspects of his role. Gurmeet is a fitness freak and is known for his extreme physical training and diet to stay in shape. For his role in `Commander Karan Saxena`, the actor ensured a balanced diet consisting of proteins, carbs, and fats to maintain high energy levels. He combined his diet with physical activities like sprinting and MMA. Sharing his fitness secrets, Gurmeet said: “A healthy lifestyle has become easy to maintain to support my physical training. This includes a balanced diet rich in nutrients to fuel my body and aid in recovery. I avoid junk food and ensure I get the right mix of proteins, carbs, and fats to keep ...

ZEE5, India`s largest home-grown video streaming platform, announced the launch date of its original series, ‘Gyaarah Gyaarah’. However, the twist in the tale is that the date announced is 9th August 1990. This has left the fans curious as to how are they to go back in time to watch Gyaarah Gyaarah and what is the mystery behind 9th August 1990? Co-produced by the multihyphenate Karan Johar and Apoorva Mehta of Dharmatic Entertainment, and Oscar-winning filmmaker duo Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain of Sikhya Entertainment, Gyaarah Gyaarah is directed by Umesh Bist. This gripping police drama stars the talented ensemble of Raghav Juyal, Kritika Kamra, and Dhairya Karwa and tells the riveting tale of two police officers from different eras connected by a mysterious walkie-talkie and the ...

India’s Best Dancer Season 3 is back with some excited and interesting theme. If you are Dance lover then it’s time to get ready to put your dancing shoes on and ready to beat on the music. In this show you will see some fresh face with fresh energy, all of these new contestants are from different – different regions of India. One of the Most popular dance reality show in India is ready to steal your heart once again. The show will start from 8th April 2023 you will be witness some mind-blowing dance moves from contestent and their breathtaking performances. Who will be the Judges of this Show? The Dance Master “Terence Lewis” Geeta Maa “Geeta Kapur” Sarfarosh Girl “Sonali Bendre” These three judges are set to find the best Dancer in India. Other than that, the Show will...

Writer-director Navjot Gulati’s story is a Bollywood film waiting to be told. Not because it’s never heard before. Because it’s spoken in every nook and corner of the industry. The story of fall, rise and a hundred tries. The story of everyone in the movies, whether they make it big or not. Not sure, if Bollywood would ever wake up to it, Gulati has gone ahead and told his side, with Amazon miniTV’s latest series, Industry, a dramedy chronicling the struggles as well as the perseverance of a Bollywood writer named Aayush Varma (played by Gagan Arora). “I am not the only Aayush in Aaram Nagar,” begins Gulati, who has created, co-written and directed the five-episode series. A 15-year-long career and several misses later, Gulati has finally scored a win with Industry that has earned both c...