Shruti Haasan promoted her film “Behen Hogi Teri”

स्ट्राँग वीमेन करैक्टर वाली थ्रिलर फिल्मों के राज खोसला

राज खोसला को थ्रिलर फिल्मों का महारथी निर्देशक माना जाता है।  लेकिन, उनकी फिल्मों के  महिला चरित्र काफी स्ट्रांग हुआ करते थे। उन्हें महिला चरित्रों को समझाने वाला डायरेक्टर माना जाता  था। फिल्म सीआईडी में वहीदा रहमान एक छोटे  वंपिश किरदार में थी।  यह वहीदा रहमान की पहली फिल्म थी।  होना तो यह चाहिए था कि वहीदा रहमान हिंदी फिल्मों की वैम्प बन जाती।  लेकिन, राज खोसला ने इस चरित्र को कुछ इतना स्ट्रांग लिखा था, करैक्टर की मज़बूरियों को कुछ इस प्रकार उभरा था  कि वहीदा रहमान हीरोइन पर भारी पड़ी। राज खोसला की अगली फिल्म सोलहवा साल में वहीदा रहमान देव आनंद की नायिका थी।  फिल्म की नायिका अपने प्रेमी के लिए घर छोड़ देती है।  पर उसका प्रेमी उसे छोड़ का भाग खड़ा होता है।  यह किरदार भी वहीदा के करियर पर भारी पड़ सकता था।  लेकिन, खोसला के विज़न ने इस नायिका को खल नायिका बनने से  बचा लिया।  राज खोसला ने थ्रिलर शैली में फ़िल्में बनाई।  मगर, इन सभी फिल्मों में नायिकाएं मज़बूत थी।  बॉम्बे का बाबू की सुचित्रा सेन, एक मुसाफिर, वह कौन थी और अनीता में साधना, मेरा साया, दो बदन, मेरा गाँव मेरा देश और चिराग की आशा पारेख और दो रास्ते और प्रेम कहानी की मुमताज़ के चरित्र अपने नायकों पर भारी नहीं पड़ते थे तो किसी भी प्रकार से कम नहीं थे ।  मैं तुलसी तेरे आँगन की ने नूतन को फिल्मफेयर में बेस्ट फिल्म एक्ट्रेस का अवार्ड जिताया।  राज खोसला इंडस्ट्री में पार्श्व गायक बनाने आये थे।  उन्होंने गुरु दत्त के सहायक के बतौर निर्देशन सीखा।  गुरु दत्त ने ही उन्हें स्वतंत्र रूप से निर्देशन का काम सौंपा।  देव आनंद और गीता बाली की फिल्म मिलाप उनकी पहली निर्देशित फिल्म थी, जो फ्लॉप हुई थी।  राज खोसला के थ्रिलर फिल्म बनाने की शैली बिलकुल भिन्न थी।  वह हर फिल्म में अपनी स्टाइल भिन्न कर देते थे।  उनका किसी शॉट को लेने लेने का तरीका काफी स्टाइलिस्ट हुआ करता था।  उनकी फिल्मों के गीतों के फिल्मांकन का तरीका बहुत प्रभावशाली था।  कोई भी गीत कहानी को आगे बढाने वाला हुआ करता था। यह उन्होंने गुरु दत्त से सीखा था।  राज खोसला का जन्म ३१ मई १९२५ को हुआ था।  उनकी मृत्यु ९ जून  १९९१ को हुई। 

Summer Parties just got hotter – Hard Kaur is back with a party song - 'Jhumka Gira Re'

Saregama India in association with Indo-British rapper Hard Kaur, who is best known for her party hits ‘Ek Glassy’ and ‘Move your body’ are all set to recreate magic with the latest single ‘Jhumka Gira Re’. Music has been given by the world renowned music director MixSingh.

3-2Taran Kaur Dhillon who is better known as Hard Kaur is the first female Indian rapper and has a number of groovy party hits to her credit. Her new song Jhumka Gira Re is a unique blend of dancehall and reggae. This song brings out the newer side of hard Kaur as she has attempted to put forward something very different from what she has done in the past.

Hard Kaur is extremely kicked about her newest venture and says “I'm super excited to drop this record. My fans and friends have been demanding a party song and I'm proud to give this to them". 

The ‘Sherni’ of Bollywood has always made her presence felt with her strong voice and has collaborated with singers like Jazzy B, Anirudh Ravichander, Aman Trikha, Mahalakshmi Iyer, Jasbir Jassi and many others in the past. This foot tapping version is a tribute to the embodiment of how the golden era of Bollywood music was built on strong fundamentals.

Saregama is a prolific music company with an exhaustive collection of some of the most iconic Bollywood music albums spanning across genres, languages and artists. Saregama had recently launched a reinterpretation of the iconic Kishore Kumar song ‘Ek Ladki Bheegi Bhagi Si’ by DJ Aqeel and Meiyang Chang which was an instant hit. Saregama is constantly trying to reinvent by repackaging and reinterpreting its massive collection of evergreen songs infused with new age electronic fusion beats to delight the music lovers.

So all you party people gear up to tap your feet to Jhumka Gira Re from 31st May 2017.

Hrithik Roshan launches the trailer of Vikram Phadnis’ Hrudayantar

Superstar Hrithik Roshan who will make his debut in Marathi film industry with Vikram Phadnis’ Hrudayantar, launched the trailer of the emotional drama. The superstar who plays a pivotal role in Vikram’s debut directorial venture is glad to be part of the movie and had also tweeted its release date on his social media last month. And this time too, he happily agreed to grace the trailer launch of the movie held at a suburban multiplex on Sunday.

When Vikram spoke to Hrithik regarding the trailer launch, he was happy to be part of the event. The popular designer-turned-filmmaker shares a great rapport with the superstar and their association goes back a long way.

Hrithik Roshan says, "I wouldn't have considered deviating from what I was doing in my life at the point in time when Vikram approached me. The film wouldn't have been possible without his incredible vision, clarity and passion. Hrudayantar is the heart of Vikram.  Thank you for the incredible experience and giving me the opportunity to work with some of the finest actors." 

Purvesh Sarnaik says, "When Vikram narrated me the title of the film I didn't bother to hear the script because the title itself is so strong and meaningful. I'm glad that international celebrities like Hrithik Roshan and Shiamak Davar are associated with the movie."

Vikram Phadnis says, “We feel honoured of Hrithik being a part of Hrudayantar! His support on the film in so many ways has just been so encouraging. The trailer launched by him is special for the team of Hrudayantar because he stood by us rock solid while the making of the film. It’s a very special day!”

Shiamak Davar says, "I've known Vikram for years and he is one of the most creative person. I'm glad that with Hrudyantar he is taken his vision one step further and making his directorial debut. Marathi theater and films are fantastic and I am glad I got a chance to choreograph my first Marathi film. The trailer is so impactful and I wish Vikram all the luck!" 

Presented by Gulshan Kumar, A Young Berry Entertainment, Imtiaz Khatri and Vikram Phadnis Productions in association with Toabh Entertainment, Hrudayantar is an emotional drama featuring popular Marathi actors including Subodh Bhave, Mukta Barve and Sonali Khare.The film releases on 7th July, 2017.

2017 Cannes Winners

2017 Main Competition winners:

Palme d’Or: Ruben Östlund – The Square

Gran Prix: Robin Campillo – 120 Beats Per Minute

Jury Prize: Andrey Zvyagintsev – Loveless

Best Director: Sofia Coppola – The Beguiled

Best Actor: Joaquin Phoenix – You Were Never Really Here

Best Actress: Diane Kruger – In the Fade

Best Screenplay: Yorgos Lanthimos – The Killing of a Sacred Deer, Lynne Ramsay – You Were Never Really Here

Camera d’Or: Léonor Sérraille – Jeune Femme

Short Film Palme d’Or: Qiu Yang – A Gentle Night

Special 70th Anniversary Award: Nicole Kidman

2017 Un Certain Regard winners:

Un Certain Regard Prize: Mohammad Rasoulof – A Man of Integrity

Best Actress: Jasmine Trinca – Fortunata

Best Poetic Narrative: Mathieu Amalric – Barbara

Best Direction: Taylor Sheridan – Wind River

Jury Prize: Michel Franco – April’s Daughter

2017 International Critics Week winners:

Nespresso Grand Prize: Emmanuel Gras – Makala

France 4 Visionary Award: Fellipe Gamarano Barbosa – Gabriel and the Mountain

Leica Cine Discovery Prize for Short Film: Laura Ferrés – Los Desheredados

Gan Foundation Support for Distribution Award: Fellipe Gamarano Barbosa – Gabriel and the Mountain

SACD Award: Léa Mysius – Ava

Canal+ Award: Aleksandra Terpińska – The Best Fireworks

2017 Director’s Fortnight winners:

Art Cinema Award: Chloé Zhao – The Rider

SACD Award: Claire Denis – Let the Sunshine In, Philippe Garrel – Lover for a Day

Europa Cinemas Label Award: Jonas Carpignano – A Ciambra

Illy Prize for Short Film: Benoit Grimalt – Back to Genoa City