Irrfan Khan's Puzzle receives raving reviews

International reviews on Irrfan Khan's movie - Puzzle which was premiered at Sundance Film Festival  by Indiewire, Variety, Hollywood Reporter, First Showing, The Playlist, The Film Stage. 

“Puzzle” toes a tough line, managing to stay relentlessly good-hearted and deeply humane.

- Indiewire 

"Puzzle” is the missing piece in American blockbuster filmmaking 

- Variety 

Other assets include a fine supporting cast, led by Bollywood superstar and now in-demand Hollywood supporting player Irrfan Khan (The Life of Pi, The Lunchbox) as an extramarital love interest for Macdonald’s character. 

 - Hollywood Reporter 

This very simple, lovely film exceeds mostly thanks to the two outstanding lead performances from Kelly Macdonald and Irrfan Khan. They make for such an awkward relationship, but there's a certain amount of chemistry between them that shines through. Each one of them gives a particularly spectacular, nuanced performance. Khan, on the other hand, speaks slowly and seems so tired of life, but he still has a tender heart buried deep within him. And it's easy to sense this and it brings a certain amount of warmth to his character.

- First Showing 

From its first elegantly shot frame, you know “Puzzle” is going to be something special 

- The Playlist 

An earnest, clear-cut drama about the struggle for one woman’s liberation from the shackles of domesticity, Puzzle does what it sets out to do remarkably well. 

- The Film Stage

I am getting a great feedback for playing the role of Farus: Vishal Patni

Actor Vishal Patni, who plays the role of Farus in Siddharth Kumar Tewary's Porus, says although it is challenging, he loves being part of the show. The actor adds that he is not one to get deterred by difficulties, and concentrates on his work. “Shooting for a fight sequence with real weapons, bare-bodied, can be tough. Horse riding also scares me as I don't how the horse is feeling or what he'll do the next. But what matters is that hardship pays off. when I am acting I only focus on giving my best,” he says. 

The actor says that he has been getting an amazing response for his role. “Farus is strong and mysterious and I have been getting a very positive response from the audience. They loved my entry and I am also being appreciated for my looks. The Persian touch in my character is being loved,” he says. 

Ask him how it is to shoot with international wrestler Aaron Reed and his team, and he says, “Aaron, Tony and the whole team is very sweet, don't go on their sizes! They are really enjoying being part of an Indian series. They give their valuable knowledge regarding supplements, diet and sometimes they also trained us in the gym, after the shoot. They have all become a part of a family. I am looking forward to meeting them again,” he says. 

The actor says that he is forming some great memories on the show. “There are lots of memories we make when we get associated with a project. Offset, we have a lot of fun and masti. We play cricket, table tennis and a lot more. The Porus family will always remain special to me as I have earned some precious friends here,” he says. 

Vishal loves Swastik Productions as well. “It's not my first time with Swastik, I have already done a show with them and now they are like family to me. Being associated with such a big production house is a pleasure for me. The hard work and the idea they put behind every scene is commendable. The set is so big and beautiful. They motivate all the actors to do well and be in character. They take care of everyone's diets and have a separate kitchen for the actors. Moreover, they also provide a gym for the actors. The kind of efforts they put to make the actors healthy and understand their characters is amazing. I feel really happy working with them,” he says.

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Aniruddh also took Sara around his hometown to show her some city’s landmarks

The handsome hunk Aniruddh Dave,known for shows like Y.A.R.O Ka Tashan and Bandhan, recently shot for a music video in his hometown, Jaipur, along with Sara Khan. Apart from shooting at a private propertyin Kukas,Dave also rode a bike with Sara riding pillion on the city’s roads. He said, “I got an opportunity to ride a bike on my city’s roads after so long... it was fun.” 

Aniruddh, on his way to the hotel, showed Jaipur’s landmarks to Sara.“While returning to the hotel,we crossed Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK) and Rajasthan University (RU). These are two important places that have taught me a lot.I studied at RU,while JKK introduced me to the world of acting. I wish I had time to go there again and meet my old pals,” he said, adding, “Sara really liked the city roads. In fact, even I was taken aback by such well-maintained and broad roads. Over the years, Jaipur has developed so much with several high-rise buildings and shopping malls coming up in the city.” 

The actors were in town to shoot for a music album. They shot at a heritage place near Kukas and nearby villages. Aniruddh said,“It was a one-day shoot and we kept shooting till late at night.In fact,I had an early morning flight and couldn’t even go home. So, I invited my parents at the shooting set only.”

I always shy away from my birthdays : Rohit Bhardwaj

Actors in the tinsel town are always busy when it comes to celebrating their birthdays. But there is someone who is always shying away from his birthday every year. We are talking about actor Rohit Bhardwaj who played the character of Yudhistir in Swastik Productions Mahabharat. Rohit will be celebrating his birthday on 30th January. When asked about the celebration Rohit says,"I am someone who  always run away from my birthday celebrations. I will do a Rudrabhishek in my office as I am a firm believer of Lord Shiva. So a puja in the office I feel is a must on birthday and then will try to spend some quality time with my daughter. And will go for a quiet dinner." So what gift you want to give yourself this birthday? Rohit says,"A lot of work. Because currently I am working on something which people will come to know shortly." Rohit came back from Indonesia couple of years back after a fruitful career abroad. He has got oodles of love and fan following there. Since then he is working on something which he is going to reveal soon. On being asked what is the philosophy of his life he says, "Live and let live. It's nice to be important but it is more important to be nice. Firm determination and following your heart matters "

Ask him how important are good looks for an actor, and he says, "I think looks is just a perception, the actor should know his work properly and there are many examples to prove this. Good looks get more fans but at the end of the day, you should know acting. If you are giving your 100% to the character then ultimately you become good looking. This is what I think and I believe." Talking about his future plans, Rohit says that he is looking out for different content. "I don't want to do Saas Bahu shows anymore. I prefer to do realistic work. Maybe if a show like 24 comes along, I might take it up," he says.