Zee Entertainment organizes Manikarnika’s special screening for the President of India

Media & Entertainment powerhouse, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., has organized a special screening of its upcoming magnum opus, Manikarnika—The Queen of Jhansi, for the Hon’ble President of India, Shri. Ram Nath Kovind, and members of the cast and crew of the film, among others. Led by the Global Content Company’s Movies Business – ZEE Studios, the screening will be held at Rashtrapati Bhavan Cultural Centre tomorrow, January 18.

Speaking on this occasion, Punit Goenka, MD & CEO, ZEE Entertainment Enterprises Ltd., said, “Right since its inception, ZEE has always been at the forefront of showcasing our rich legacy, culture, traditions and most above, our nation’s history. It has been our earnest endeavor to present our glorious history to the nation and the world at large. Manikarnika – The Queen of Jhansi is our yet another strong step in this direction. We are extremely honoured, glad & proud, that the Hon’ble President of India will be watching this film before its theatrical release. I congratulate team ZEE Studios for getting this opportunity and I wish them all the success.”

The trailer and songs of this new banner from ZEE Studios have already received an overwhelming response from the audiences. Ahead of its release, the film gets its first honour, as the President of India is all set to watch the film.

Shariq Patel, CEO, Zee Studios added, “It is an honour and a matter of pride for us that the First Citizen of India will be watching our work, before its theatrical release. We are extremely excited to present this labour of love to the Hon’ble President of India.” 

Kangana Ranaut who plays the title role of Rani Lakshmi Bai and directed the film said, “Rani Lakshmi Bai is a national hero. Our entire team is really looking forward to present Manikarnika, a story about Rani Lashmi Bai’s strength and bravery for an Independent India, to the most important entity of the Republic of India, our Hon’ble President”.

A ferocious warrior, a beloved queen, and a loving mother—Rani Laxmi Bai is a historical icon who was an epitome of courage, and sacrificed her life for her motherland, her beloved Jhansi. Zee Studios’ magnum opus Manikarnika – The Queen of Jhansi will bring alive the extraordinary story of valour and sacrifice for our motherland on the celluloid on January 25, 2019.

Trailer of the award winning film HALKAA unveiled in the capital

~ The entertaining & inspiring social drama traces the journey of a young slum boy who becomes a hero~

The capital today saw the coming together of Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs; Mrs Roshni Nadar Malhotra, CEO of HCL Corporation & Trustee of the Shiv Nadar Foundation, Shri Durga Shanker Mishra (Secretary, MoHUA) along with Music composer Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy, the cast & crew of the internationally acclaimed film Halkaa as they launched the most awaited trailer of the movie amongst 200 city kids. The event took place at NDMC Convention Center, CP.

Directed by National Award winner Nila Madhab Panda and presented by the philanthropic Shiv Nadar Foundation in association with Akshay Kumar Parija films, the movie features child actor Tathastu as Pichku and Ranvir Shorey and Paoli Dam as his parents. The film that has travelled to over 15 global platforms essays the story of a slum child's dream to free him from open defecation and have a toilet of his own. It’s a story of his heroism and aspirations.

Talking about the same Hardeep Singh Puri, The Housing and urban affairs minister stated, "I felt privileged to have got an opportunity along with Durga Shankar and other colleagues to watch this film ‘Halkaa’ 2 months ago. Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is succeeding and it will succeed because of director and producer like Nila Madhab and Roshni Nadar who has captured the essence of the message and put it in a medium which is very strong." The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has associated with the film for the strong resonance of its subject. “We are delighted to be partnering with this film. It is simple stories like this that leave a lasting impact and we believe Pichku’s journey of building his own toilet needs to be seen by everyone out there. He is our hero in the truest sense of the word”, said Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Hon’ble Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs at the trailer launch.

Roshni Nadar Malhotra expressed her delight in being associated with a film, the first being presented by the Shiv Nadar Foundation, which is a strong reflection of our society, yet entertaining and inspiring in its approach.

“The Shiv Nadar Foundation is delighted to be a part of this film that charts the personal war of a young child against the social issue of open defecation. His mission to not only transform his life but that of several others around him, mirrors the Shiv Nadar Foundation’s belief that transformation begins with one person or one child addressing one issue at a time. We hope that this movie inspires others to reach for their dreams and achieve them”, said Roshni Nadar Malhotra.

The event also saw a lovely performance of the film’s title track by music directors Shankar, Ehsaan and Loy that left the audience crooning to the soulful track. They said, “Music is integral to the narrative of this film and we are proud to be associated with a film of this manner that brings out a socially relevant topic in a light hearted and entertaining way”.

“I strongly believe that this film will leave a lasting impact in the hearts and minds of audiences not just for the audacity of its subject but also for the joie de vivre with which the protagonist overcomes the adversity he faces. We have received so much love for this film across international film platforms and we can’t wait for audiences in India to see this labour of love”, signed off the director, Nila Madhab Panda. Well, Halkaa releases across India on 7th September 2018.

Special Screening of “Kashmir Daily”

The movie of the valley “Kashmir Daily –Story of the Journalist” is based on the drugs abuses and unemployment had its special screening at suburban multiplex. This is the first ever movie to be releasing outside J&K, which  has all the cast and crew of Kashmir and the film is shot and edited in Kashmir itself. The screening was attended by directed, producer, writer Hussein Khan, Actor Mir Sarwar, Veteran Theatre actor K K Raina, Late Om Puri’s wife Nandita Puri with her son Ishan Puri, Lateef Binny, Director Aijaz Khan, Shameem Ahmed, Mohomed Ali Shah  and director Rahat Kazami.The film high-lightens the social issue of Kashmir. Kashmir Daily is starring Mir Sarwar, Neelam Singh, Sanam Ziya, Rajinder Tickoo, Hussein Khan and Zameer Ashai. Mir Sarwar said “ whole crew is very excited with the release of the movie as it’s the first ever independent movie of Kashmir releasing outside J & K. He said mostly the people in Kashmir depends on Doordarshan, and very few shows their interest in the filmmaking due to the aslack and non functioning of cinema hall. But he believed that they have the potential to make good and inspiring movies and they should come forward. . He wants to pave paths for the coming filmmakers of Kashmir to flourish the Kashmir Film Industry.”

Ranbir Kapoor, Sonali Bendre , Ayan Mukherjee and more have a blast at Star Wars Premiere

Tu Hai Mera Sunday cast hosts a special screening for B-Town friends

Just a few days ahead of its release, the cast of Tu Hai Mera Sunday hosted a special screening of the film last night. Tu Hai Mera Sunday brings to celluloid a story of five football friends trying to escape the madness of everyday life. Before it hit the theaters for the audience, they held a special screening for their B-town friends in Mumbai. The B-town stars who attended the special screening were ace directors including Rajkumar Hirani, Kiran Rao, Amol Gupte, R Balki, Gauri Shinde, Vijay Krishna Acharya, legendary lyricist Javed Akhtar. Also present were names like Tannishtha Chatterjee, Ranvir Shorey, Sandhya Mridul. Also snapped were the star cast of the film. The trailer of this film has intrigued the audience to watch the film and not only the trailer but also the songs have created a huge anticipation amongst the masses.Tu Hai Mera Sunday releases worldwide on 6th October and has been produced by Love & Faith Films.

Quaidi Band special screening with cast & crew Habib Faisal, Anna Ador, Rajat Barmecha & Parul Gulati

Vinay Pathak starring ''Dark Brew'' VIP screening held in Delhi

The very known actor of Bollywood industry,  known for his tremendous acting Vinay Pathak was recently in Nation's Capital for the VIP Screening of his movie Dark Brew. The premiere of the movie took place in PVR Saket, New Delhi. Along with Vinay, the two lady leads Sheetal Thakur & Shibani Bedi were also present for the premiere. 

While in the screening Vinay interacted with media peeps as well and seemed really excited for the same, he shared his experience while working for the movie and the uniqueness of Dark Brew. According to Vinay, this movie will be showcased in TataSky and Youtube.

Directed by Akash Goila, and produced by Warewolf Films, Dark Brew is based on the Genre of dark humor and the story of the movie revolves around the protagonist’s dilemma which starts from a dream. The protagonist (Vinay Pathak) visualizes in his dream that his wife has caught him two timing with another female.

In the dream, he also learns that his wife has plotted to kill him in the process. And when he wakes up, he realizes that he is still alive. The impact of the dream is so effective that he starts believing firmly that his wife will actually kill him.

Swara Bhaskar’s Anaarkali of Aarah to be screened in Nepal

Swara Bhaskar's brave, unabashed and feisty performance of a small-town erotic dancer in her last release, Anaarkali of Aarah got her huge critical acclaim and accolades.The versatile actress has now received an invitation from South Asia Women’s Fund, (a philanthropic organisation committed to empowering women) to attend their convention on July 15, in Kathmandu, Nepal.The talented actress known for taking the road less traveled will attend the convention and talk about women empowerment and its challenges, followed by a special screening of her film, Anaarkali of Aarah.Swara says, “I’m very honoured that SAWF has chosen AOA to be showcased at their festival. The film has a universal appeal. Women everywhere know the experience of being harassed, and abuse of power is a universal theme. The film raises important questions on sexuality as well. The climax of the film is inspiring. It gives a vision of a world where a feminist heroine can triumph.”“I’m humbled to be interacting with so many women from different countries who do on-ground work on women’s issues. They are our real heroes,” she adds.Over hundred other women’s organisations working in different south Asian countries including Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka will be present at the convention.

Special screening of movie ‘All Eyes on Me’ held in Delhi

Purple Bull Entertainment and GB Entertainment is geared up to bring in the release of the most awaited biopic this year, ‘All Eyez on me’ – the true and untold story of prolific rapper, actor, poet and activist Tupac Shakur (Demetrius Shipp Jr.) from his early days in New York to his status as one of the world’s most recognized and influential voices.An exclusive premiere of ‘All Eyez On Me’ was held in Delhi in a very special manner. The event was witnessed by

several big shots, socialites, and international ambassadors.Popular singer Mika Singh also launched a tribute to Tupac called ‘2 Shots’ at a concert in Mumbai. Rajesh Banga from Purple Bull Entertainment said “We saw the film and loved it. We are honored to be bringing it here for Tupac’s Indian fans and we are thankful to Mika paaji for promoting the film through his song.” 

The biopic slated to release worldwide on Friday, 16th June, that marks Tupac’s 46th birth anniversary and is already garnering a positive response globally.

Priyanka Chopra's mother Madhu Chopra to host Baywatch screening

Priyanka Chopra’s much awaited Hollywood debut, Baywatch, is a celebrated matter of national pride and hot topic of discussion for her fans all over the world. 

The international superstar intends to arrange an exclusive screening of the movie for her friends in Bollywood. Sanjay Leela Bhansali, Parineeti Chopra and Ranveer Singh are a few names on the guest list.

Unfortunately, she has a chock-a-block schedule, packed with a few overseas commitments, Baywatch promotions and preparation for Quantico, Season 3, making it impossible for her to host the screening herself. Her mother, Madhu Chopra, will be hosting the screening for her friends in the industry, in her absence.

A close source reveals, “Priyanka is neck-deep in promotions of Baywatch in the US. She is also prepping for Quantico 3. It is not feasible for her to fly down to India, just for a day. Since Priyanka won't be in Mumbai during that period, her mother will organize and host a special screening of her film for her industry friends."

The source adds, “Her mother is now at the Cannes Film Festival, where the first look of their maiden Sikkimese film, Pahuna, was unveiled. Once she is back, she will start making arrangements for the premiere."

A Star Studded Screening of Sudhanshu Saria's LOEV

The exclusive red carpet screening of Sudhanshu Saria's 'LOEV' was a star studded affair, that was held recently at a suburban studio in Mumbai. The redcarpet was graced by the whos and whos of bollywood like Vir Das, Richa Chaddha, Kalki Koechlin, Ranvijay Singha, Milap Zaveri, Bejoy Nambiar, Shruti Seth, Maria Goretti, Meiyang Chang, Anushka Manchanda, Siddhant Gupta and many more. The film has won a number of awards internationally and garnered a lot ot accolades from all over the world for its delicately and sensitively handled subject. Producers Arfi Lamba, Katharina Suckale, Jasleen Marwah and Sudhanshu Saria along with the cast of the film Shiv Pandit and Siddharth Menon played warm hosts to attend to all the respected guests.

Bollywood stars attend special screening of PLAYGROUND Digital Cinema’s ‘Lonely Girl’

Sunil Kumar Thadani (Founder-CEO) and Mohan Shetty (Co-Founder) of PLAYGROUND – a digital cinema channel and a new web portal offering its viewers a bouquet of versatile genres for the Gen-X, hosted a special screening of their first short film, Lonely Girl at The View in Andheri. 

For the special screening of the thriller directed by Saurabh Varma, (who also directed Mickey Virus, Girl in Red and 7 hours to go) a lot of celebrities were present and praised the performance of the movie’s lead actors – Riya Sen and Kyra Dutt and Sunil Thadani and Mohan Shetty’s vision to create PLAYGROUND wishing them luck for the future projects. 

For those who may not know, PLAYGROUND is a new digital platform created to service the on-the-go customer. With a much younger, busier and digital savvy audience today, PLAYGROUND brings the big screen into the palm of your hand. Besides movies and short films, PLAYGROUND also offers web movies, theatres, plays, documentaries, celebrity interviews (films and sports), celebrity talk shows (films and sports), movie reviews, Bollywood news, music talent promotion, etc. 

Among the ones who attended the Lonely Girl screening included producers Sunil Thadani, Mohan Shetty, Ratnesh Jain, Saurabh Varma, Riya Sen, Kyra Dutt, Gaurav Chopra, Moon Moon Sen, Hiten Tejwani and Gauri, Nandish Sandhu, Rohit Khurana, Vivek Vaswani, Vibha Anand, Sharad Kelkar, Aishwarya Majumdar, Santosh Shukla and others. 

Lonely Girl talks about the stunning Radhika Kapoor (Riya Sen) who wakes up in her outhouse with distorted memories. As she struggles to assemble the past together, a mysterious stranger, Gauri (Kyra Dutt) appears and takes her down memory lane. There is a dead body in the house and the memory lane isn't exactly a cake walk. 

Interestingly, Mr Hip Hopper aka Ishq Bector also made his presence felt as he has sung few promotional songs for Playground Digital Cinema, out of which 'Bum Bum Bo' released on the web portal, recently

B-town celebs and cricketers attend the special screening of IRADA

A special screening was held for B-town celebs and cricketers of the just released eco-thriller Irada. 

Irada which releases today, is already getting positive reviews from celebs and film critics. 

The film's lead cast including Naseeruddin Shah, Arshad Warsi, Divya Dutta, Sagarika Ghatge and Sharad Kelkar were present along with Diwakar Kumar, Nikhil Pandey, Prashantt Guphta, Rumana Molla and lyricist Sameer Anjaan attended the screening. 

Also, present were cricketers Zaheer Khan, Yuvraj Singh and wife Hazel Keech, Ajit Agarkar, Ashish Nehra and Parthiv Patel. 

Powerhouse celebrities and singers like Sridevi and Boney Kapoor, Kunal Kapoor, Shreyas Talpade, Tisca Chopra, Shaan, Alka Yagnik and many others were also attended the screening.

Bollywood stars galore at the Running Shaadi Screening

After receiving a great response to the trailer and songs of Running Shaadi, the much awaited film held a special screening in Mumbai. The movie is slated to release  in theatres tomorrow and will entertain the audience with the very unique pairing of Tapsee Pannu and Amit Sadh with a new debutant Arsh Bajwa tickling your funny bones and the film brings you a new concept on screw altogether. 

The evening was graced by Director Amit Roy and the star cast Taapsee Pannu, Amit Sadh and Arsh Bajwa. Also present at the screening were Ayushmann Khuraana, R Madhavan, R Balki, Gauri Shinde, Saqib Salim, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Evelyn Sharma, Sunny Kaushal,  Mukesh Chhabra, Angad Bedi, Jackky Bhagnani, Mukesh Chhabra, Nora Fatehi and Dino Morea. 

Speaking at the premiere, Taapsee said, "Running Shaadi will always be a special film as this is the reason I got Pink. I am glad the film is releasing and it definitely is going to be a joy ride for the audiences to watch. I hope people enjoy watching the film as much as fun we had while making it". 

Directed by Amit Roy and produced by Shoojit Sircar and Crouching Tiger Motion Pictures, Running Shaadi is a romantic-comedy about the unique concept of helping couples elope through an online platform. The unlikely duo of a conscientious Bihari and a Sardarji geek stand up and create a platform providing “High Take Social Service“ to Indian couples who want to spend their lives with their soul mates but are faced by social or family objections. The film will hit the theatres worldwide on 17th February and is being released by Reliance Entertainment.

Anurag Kashyap hosts special screening of ‘Haraamkhor’

The special screening of Haraamkhor was hosted by Anurag Kashyap at a suburban preview theatre in Mumbai. Celebs in attendance were Manoj Bajpayee, Imtiaz Ali, Vikas Bahl, Gauhar Khan, Kabir Bedi, Jackky Bhagnani, Monica Dogra, Vikram Aditya Motwane, Richa Chadha, Ali Fazal, Jim Sarbh, Rahul Bhat amongst others were spotted at the screening. Haraamkhor is the film which explores the romance between a 14 year old school student and her professor and was recently in news for having won a landmark case against the censor board.

The cast of the film Shweta Tripathi and director Shlok Sharma were the first to arrive followed by Manoj Bajpayee and Anurag Kashyap. Also present was the producer of the film, Guneet Monga. The guests stayed on till late and were seen chatting and discussing the film with great appreciation. Haraamkhor is all set to hit the screens on 13^th January 2017.

Catch the film at a theatre near you!

Special Screening of Chaar Sahibzaade

The makers of Chaar Sahibzaade Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur, Eros International and Baweja Movies Pvt. Ltd had organized for a special celebrity screening of their recently released 3D animated movie. While, the 2014 prequel had received thumbs up from the industry, the sequel had generated much more buzz among the celebrities making it one of the most anticipated movies of 2016. Present were Krishika Lulla, Producer Pammi Baweja, Rowena Baweja, Mandira Bedi, Siddharth Anand, Raj Kundra, Poonam Dhillon, Sagarika Ghatge, ashish Chowdhury, Sanjay Suri and many more.Produced by Eros International and Baweja Movies Pvt. Ltd, Chaar Sahibzaade – Rise of Banda Singh Bahadur, directed by Harry Baweja, releases today.