Tere Bin Laden – Dead or Alive releasing on 19th February 2016

Walkwater Media's sleeper hit Tere Bin Laden directed by Abhishek Sharma saw both commercial success and critical acclaim, with audience raving about the satirical comedy that explored a novel concept.The second installment of the franchise titled "Tere Bin Laden – Dead or Alive" is now set to release on 19th February 2016.  

Directed by Abhishek Sharma and produced by Walkwater Media Limited, co-produced by Shivantika Productions , the sequel this time around, features  Manish Paul and Sikandar in a never-seen-before avatar, Pradhuman Singh as he reprises his comic role, among others including Piyush Mishra, Iman Crosson, Sugandha Garg, Chirag Vora and Rahul Singh. The satirical comedy also stars Ali Zafar in a special role, as he returns to the franchise that marked his big Bollywood debut. Phantom Films will be distributing the film worldwide. 

Says producer Pooja Shetty Deora, “Tere Bin Laden is a very special film for us and we are happy to announce the release of its sequel - Tere Bin Laden Dead or Alive on Feb 19th, 2016. It is difficult to imagine a sequel of this franchise because of the nature of the original, but Abhishek Sharma's imagination will make this an enjoyable ride”. 

Talking about the film says director Abhishek Sharma, “Tere Bin Laden – Dead or Alive will be one of the most original sequels. It is a first of its kind sequel as the story of the first film and the second are linked but not in continuity. The structure of the film is such that you cannot call it a conventional sequel. We look forward to taking the audience by surprise”.

Walkwater Media’s Tere Bin Laden – Dead or Alive, co-produced by Shivantika Productions, directed by Abhishek Sharma. Releasing in theaters worldwide via Phantom Films  on 19th February 2016.

Sonali Bendre does charity for children’s education

Sonali Bendre, who’s hosting the television reality show, Mission Sapne 2, feels it’s important to give it back to society by helping the needy.

The actress recently donated Rs 5 lakhs to a school in India thereby taking care of it completely in terms of sanitation, water supply and education facilities. Sonali will take time out from her busy schedule to visit one of the schools to monitor the facilities provided to the children.

Sonali says, “I am part of the campaign ‘Support My School’ to generate awareness and funds for schools across India. It gave me great pleasure to be associated with such a cause that not only impacts several lives, but has a vision of building India’s future. 

"I was so touched by this initiative that I decided to go ahead and donate a particular amount to this school that will help in holistic growth of the children present there,” she adds.

Ranveer Singh to host Crime Patrol

The upcoming episodes of the longest running crime reality show - Crime Patrol on Sony Entertainment Television will pay tribute to the Heroic Super Cops. To salute the bravery of the Cops of our country and felicitate the service provided them in safeguarding the society, the channel will telecast a special series in association with Bajiarao Mastani team. In this special series, Ranveer Singh aka Bajirao of Bollywood will be seen hosting Crime Patrol on 14th and 17th of December. 

Ranveer Singh, who will be seen promoting his upcoming film Bajirao Mastani on Crime Patrol said, “I am glad to associate with Sony Entertainment Television's longest running and pioneering crime show, Crime Patrol. This week Crime Patrol along with Bajirao Mastani pays tribute to the Heroic Super Cops of our country. I will be hosting the show for 2 episodes, thus making a contribution towards creating awareness about crime in our society. I have always admired and supported the show and it was a wonderful experience working with the Crime Patrol team.”

Ranveer Singh brings the moustache back in vogue with #BajiraoMovember !

The trailer of Sanjay Leela Bhansali's magnum opus has been received with an unprecedented response as the creative maverick brings to life a forgotten era.  

Telling a tale, he has been yearning to capture on celluloid , Bhansali presents his lead Ranveer Singh in a never-seen-before avatar as Bajirao,sporting a bald look and a fine mustache reminiscent of the kind that was sported in the early 1700's. 

Sources reveal that the actor's fan base ,are loving his drastically different look in the film and are popularizing what they call the #BajiraoMovember movement .The social media platform is in a frenzy with Ranveer's look in Bajirao Mastani with several fans sending images to Ranveer of them sporting the mustache. 

Says Ranveer, "During the initial stages of the filming process I had to stick a fake moustache since I didn't have the time to grow a real one before we commenced filming. It was very difficult to shoot with the stick-on mooch. But the two-month delay caused by my shoulder injury gave me just enough time to grow out my real one, replete with the curled handlebars and the works. I have grown to become quite attached to my moustache. I curl it in the mornings and play with it all day. I feel it's a serious style statement ; it gives a guy an edge & an attitude. The #BajiraoMovember movement has picked up and fans are sending in their pictures of their 'mooch' . I love seeing them! I check all out myself - I find them very cute and rather amusing! The fashion fraternity often credits me with bringing back the moustache as a style statement and I'm very grateful for that."

Jon Favreau’s “Chef” to get an Indian adaptation starring Saif Ali Khan

Iron Man and Jungle Book director’s hit indie film to be remade in Hindi by Abundantia,                                     Eros International & Alumbra Entertainment

In a major move that is set to put the Indian movie business on the world content map, Abundantia Entertainment, Eros International and Alumbra Entertainment today announced that they would produce the Hindi remake of the high-profile Hollywood hit, ‘Chef’. The producers also confirmed getting leading man, Saif Ali Khan, to star in the iconic role.

‘Chef’, is a 2014 breakthrough hit film that was written, produced and directed by Jon Favreau who also featured in the titular role essaying Chef Casper. The multi-talented Favreau shot to fame with the 1996-film,Swingers and since then has had a long and distinguished career in Hollywood. Amongst his vast of range of films, Jon has directed Iron Man, Iron Man 2 and Elf among others and has been the executive producer onIron Man 3 and Marvel’s Avengers franchise.  

The critically appreciated and commercially successful ‘Chef’, which boasts of a famous supporting cast with the likes of Robert Downey Jr., Sofía Vergara, John Leguizamo, Scarlett Johansson and Dustin Hoffmanand amongst others, is the story of professional Chef, Carl Casper, (played by Favreau himself). Carl, quits his job at a popular Los Angeles restaurant after refusing to compromise his creative integrity to its controlling owner. As he tries to figure out his next move, he finds himself in his hometown, Miami, where he teams up with his ex-wife, friend and son to launch a food truck. Taking to the road, Chef Carl goes back to his roots to reignite his passion for the kitchen and his zest for life and love. What follows is an endearing journey of relationships, self-discovery and success.

Earlier this year, Abundantia Entertainment, founded by Vikram Malhotra (formerly COO - Viacom18 Motion Pictures) acquired the remake rights from Favreau’s company, Fairview Entertainment and went on to partner with Eros International, India’s leading film studio and Alumbra Entertainment.. The Hindi version will be distributed and released by Eros worldwide.

Speaking on his passion project going global, Jon Favreau said, “I’m delighted to see ‘Chef’ get an Indian remake. I'm excited to see how this personal film translates to the Indian culture. The themes of food, music and family should resonate well.”

Terming ‘Chef’ as one of the most endearing and inspiring films of recent times, Vikram Malhotra, Founder & CEO of Abundantia, said, “Ever since I first saw ‘Chef’ I knew that this film had to be made in India. Charming relationships, a feel-good story and a unique journey of self-discovery make ‘Chef’ the ideal film to bring alive in an Indian context. Add to that the blazing spirit of entrepreneurship and the rapidly evolving food scene in India and the context for a Hindi remake is brilliantly set. We are proud and honored that an icon of Hollywood like Jon Favreau has chosen us to take forward his passion-project in another part of the world. I am also delighted that one of the finest actors in our country, Saif Ali Khan, will helm the title role in the Hindi version”.

Partnering on the project, Sunil Lulla, Managing Director, Eros International Media Ltd added, “Eros has been at the forefront of breaking content barriers and taking Indian movies worldwide. Be it our global blockbusters like English Vinglish, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Bajrangi Bhaijaan or our upcoming line-up like Bajirao Mastani, we are keenly focused in making content speak a universal language. We are delighted to bring a special film like ‘Chef’ to the Indian audience in their own language and look forward to working closely to make ‘Chef’ connect to millions of movie-goers in the Hindi language.

The work on the Hindi remake has begun and a script that will adapt ‘Chef’s’ story to the Indian palate, keeping the flavor of the film intact, is already underway.

Vikram Malhotra and Ridhima Lulla of Eros International made the formal announcement with Jon Favreau in Los Angeles on October 26th.

About Abundantia Entertainment

Named after the Roman goddess of abundance, good fortune and success, Abundantia Entertainment was founded in 2013 by Vikram Malhotra, the erstwhile COO of Viacom18 Motion Pictures – one of the country’s leading movie studios. Abundantia is modeled to be India’s premier content development and Production Company and together with some of the top talent in the business, is underway to become the incubator of ideas and innovation in the entertainment industry. Buoyed by the success of its 2015 superhit ‘Baby’, Abundantia boasts of an enviable line-up of films for 2016 & 2017, namely the film adaptation of the popular book, ‘Karachi, You’re Killing Me!’, director Nishikant Kamat’s period love story, ‘Missing’ and a film on Prime Minister, Narendra Modi’s, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, uniquely titled ‘Toilet – Ek Prem Katha’. Abundantia’s latest film Airlift, starring Akshay Kumar and Nimrat Kaur, is all set to release on 22^nd January, 2016.

Vikram Malhotra, (formerly COO - Viacom18 Motion Pictures) built a formidable reputation by delivering new-age, clutter-breaking cinema and is the name behind some of the most memorable and successful films of recent years like Tanu Weds Manu, Kahaani, Gangs of Wasseypur, Special 26, OMG - Oh My God, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag, Madras Café and Queen. Along with Vikram, Abundantia boasts of a highly talented team with skills from both within and outside the media & entertainment industry. 

About Eros International Media Ltd

Eros International Media Ltd. (BSE Script Code: 533261; NSE Script Code: EROSMEDIA) is a leading global company in the Indian film entertainment industry that acquires, co-produces and distributes Indian films across all available formats such as cinema, television and digital new media. Eros International is part of Eros International Plc, which became the first Indian media Company to raise capital and be listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Eros International has experience of over three decades in establishing a global platform for Indian cinema. The company has a competitive advantage through its extensive and growing movie library comprising of over 2,000 films, which include Hindi, Tamil, and other regional language films for home entertainment distribution. Eros International has built a dynamic business model by combining the release of new films every year with the exploitation of its film library. For further information please visit:www.erosintl.com