Six National Award-winners collaborate for Purple Pebble Pictures' new production, Firebrand!

After producing the National Award-winning and commercially successful Marathi film Ventilator last year, Priyanka Chopra and Dr. Madhu Chopra’s production House is back with their next project, Firebrand, to be helmed by National Award-winning writer and director, Aruna Raje.The film features an ensemble of talented artists that include National Award-winners such as Usha Jadhav, Girish Kulkarni, and Rajeshwari Sachdev in prominent roles. While Usha Jadhav plays a successful lawyer Sunanda Raut, Girish Kulkarni essays the role of her husband Madhav Patkar, an architect by profession. Sachin Khedekar and Rajeshwari Sachdev play a couple in the movie which is high on drama. According to a source, "Firebrand is a contemporary story about relationships and the highs and lows people deal with in their lives.  Priyanka Chopra and Dr. Madhu Chopra are focusing on regional cinema and backing unusual and good subjects in an endeavour to create meaningful cinema." 

Madhu Chopra says, "I am very happy that our banner will produce a film that will see collaboration of six National Award-winners . With the support we saw for our regional films, I'm extremely positive about Firebrand. It is a proud moment for Priyanka and me."

Hiba Nawab hospitalised, diagnosed with dengue

Actor Hiba Nawab, who is part of Sanjay and Binaifer S Kohli’s (Edit II) show Jijaji Chhat Per Hain has been diagnosed with dengue. The actor, who plays be role of Elaichi, has been asked to take some time off. “I was diagnosed with dengue on the 24th of this month and was hospitalised the same day. I will be here for another week or maybe more,” she says. The actor is relieved to have  a team who understands her illness and are not rushing her to come back to work. “Binaifer and her team are so accommodating. They are understanding and are not pushing me to join work soon. In fact, I have been asked to rest properly before even thinking of joining back,” she says. Commenting on the same Binaifer says, “Nothing is bigger than the health of a person and she is such a professional that she is already thinking of when to join back. She is doing her second serial with me. She is very professional,” she says. The producer adds that they are managing fine without Hiba as they have already shot the next few episodes. “We are making some changes in the track but we have a bank, so very little changes are required,” she says. In fact, the producer is very worried about Hiba. “Everyday I have been calling her mother and asking if they need anything because she is like family for me. She is like my own child for me. You know Shubhangi, Saumya all of them are very nice. I really like all our actors,” she says.

"It's like Dancing!' Actor Chadwick Boseman on playing superhero Black Panther

Actor Chadwick Boseman made his debut in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the Super Hero “Black Panther” in Marvel Studios’ “Captain America: Civil War,” in May 2016.  

On 16th February, he will be seen in “Black Panther,” the exciting first superhero film of 2018, post which he will reprise the role again for Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War” in April. 

With the stunning visuals, backflips and stunts already stirring the fan frenzy, Chadwick reveals what makes Black Panther different from other superheroes and his extensive training  for the film! 

When asked about the stunt training he said, "It’s cool. It’s obviously intense and lot of work and sweat. But it's been cool collaborating with those guys about the style of movement. To me, that’s one of the most fun things. It’s like dancing. Part of what I wanted to make sure is that there is some legitimate African movement and African martial arts present to tell the story of Wakanda as a military nation as well. And they’ve been completely open to all of that stuff. Sometimes it felt like we were training for a real fight. So that was fun" 

What separates Black Panther from the other Marvel heroes, Chadwick quips, "A thing that stood out to me even in the comic books was that he is a strategist; he’s a leader, a world leader. That’s a responsibility that Super Heroes don’t commonly have. It’s a conflict that they don’t commonly have in that he has to look out for an entire nation and then also consider that nation’s place in the world and how they affect the rest of the world. So I think that’s the main difference between Black Panther and others." 

Marvel Studios' Black Panther releases on 16th February 2018.

Saare Jahan Se Achha web show hosted by Prakash Jha

Prakash Jha is all set to host a web show titled Saare Jahan Se Achha. The series will showcase the lives of ordinary individuals who try to create a change in the lives of many through their efforts.

“I am full of gratitude after interacting with the common people who went out of their way to make a change in the lives of other people around them without any expectations in return. Sometimes small contributions make a big impact and it is essential that the story of these people is told; so that the positivity spreads.” Said Prakash Jha speaking on the occasion.

Debutant Director Prakash Bhardwaj commenting on the occasion said; “In an atmosphere when there is so much negativity floating around us in Social Media and News, we were in dire need of something that will make us proud of our fellow citizens and their efforts that help us lead a better life. When the concept was narrated, Prakash sir readily agreed to host it.”

Mzee Singh who was the CEO of the production house; which last produced Sanjay Dutt’s comeback film Bhoomi is producing the web show. “It’s a pleasure and honor to work with a veteran like Prakash Prakash Jha. Digital is the medium of the future. We are looking at creating a series of 52 such inspiring  films, once this is released.”

Sony Max Highlights and Listings-1st-14th February, 2018

THU	1-Feb-18	09:00:00PM	SARRAINODU
FRI	2-Feb-18	08:00:00PM	Mubarkan
SAT	3-Feb-18	08:00:00PM	KANCHANA THE WONDER CAR
SUN	4-Feb-18	08:00:00PM	Kanchana Returns
MON	5-Feb-18	09:00:00PM	DYNAMITE
TUE	6-Feb-18	09:00:00PM	SON OF SATYAMURTHY
WED	7-Feb-18	09:00:00PM	JANATA GARAGE
THU	8-Feb-18	09:00:00PM	KASHMORA
FRI	9-Feb-18	08:00:00PM	WAJAH TUM HO
SAT	10-Feb-18	08:00:00PM	HINDI MEDIUM
SUN	11-Feb-18	08:00:00PM	PK
MON	12-Feb-18	09:00:00PM	ROCKET RAJA
TUE	13-Feb-18	09:00:00PM	YEVADU
WED	14-Feb-18	09:00:00PM	MAIN HOON LUCKY THE RACER