Amyra Dastur takes to gymnastics

Amyra Dastur is one personality who sure won’t stop to keep surprising her fans and audiences. The actress may look pretty and dainty, but don’t be mislead by that. The actress is a tough cookie and a fitness freak who sure can kick some if the need be. The actress who loves experimenting with her fitness schedules is now taking upon a new form of fitness.

The actress has joined a new tutor to learn the art of gymnastics. The idea behind the new love is to become better as a dancer as Amyra truly feels that to become a great dancer one truly needs to be flexible and there’s no better way to achieve that than to do gymnastics. The actress has now committed to taking three classes a week where she’s learning the intricacies of gymnastics from an expert.

On the work front Amyra will next be seen as the lead in Deva Katta's Prasthanam opposite Ali Fazal and Sanjay Dutt, in Leena Yadav's Rajma Chawal alongside Rishi Kapoor and with Raj Kumarrao in Prakash Kovelamudi's, Mental Hai Kya.

Rasika to play IPS officer in a crime drama series 'Delhi Police'

Actress Rasika Dugal is best known for her films Qissa, Tahaan, Kshay and award-winning short films like The Schoolbag and Chutney, has now garnered a lot of praises at the recent Cannes Film Festival where her soon to release film Manto had its world premiere. Rasika has proven her versatility as an actor time and again with the variety of roles she chooses to perform.

After winning rave reviews for her performance in the short film Chutney, she will be soon seen in a web series tentatively titled Delhi Police. Rasika who is known for doing roles that are always challenging will be seen donning the role of an IPS officer for the first time onscreen. Delhi Police is an eight-part crime drama series, based on high profile criminal cases. The drama involves investigation around these cases specifically hunting down the perpetrators and bringing them to justice. Rasika is playing a very pivotal character who is a smart and strong police officer who tries to crack the down the cases along with his team of able police officers. The show also features other talented actors including the likes of Shefali Shah, Adil Hussain, and Rajesh Tailang amongst others in pivotal roles.

Delhi Police is been directed by Indian Canadian director Richie Mehta who has directed critically acclaimed films like Amal and Siddharth. The show is produced under the banners Golden Karavan and Ivanhoe Pictures.

Harshvardhan Rane receives this special surprise from his fan

Despite being just a film old in Bollywood, Harshvardhan Rane already has a huge fan following. The talented actor, who is eagerly anticipating the release of his forthcoming war drama, PALTAN, was quite surprised by the sweet gesture of one of his fans recently.

We have time and again seen fans doing something special for their matinee idols. On the other hand, many actors like Harshvardhan also share a direct, personal, emotional relationship with his fans. So one of his fans decided to show his love with a tattoo.

And he decided to impersonate the same tattoo sported by the handsome actor on his right hand.

Harshvardhan informs, “When I walked out of the gym recently, I saw a boy looking at me and smiling and he flashed his tattoo ‘Son of God’ just like mine. I hugged him and clicked a picture with him. He wished me good luck for PALTAN, releasing on 7th September this year. Such a sweet gesture.”

The first day collection of Malala biopic to go to Malala Fund

Biopics are not pioneering in Indian Film Industry any more. But this particular biopic genuinely attracts attention, because it’s all about the youngest Nobel laureate Malala Yousafzai, who got shot in her head and neck by talibans for going to school. Everyone knows the after story,but what they don't know is how she became this big. The controversial Indian film director Amjad Khan is making the biopic on her earlier journey and on those circumstances which made her the inspiration to the whole world.

The biopic is named as ‘Gul Makai.’ When asked about the title selection, Director Amjad Khan said, “When she was 11 years old, BBC Urdu approached her to write a blog about the life under talibani torture, and she used Gul Makai, as the pseudonym. Education is as much as necessary, as the importance of Oxygen to be alive”. The filmmaker has chosen this subject and even decided to donate the first day’s worldwide collection to Malala fund.

He shot the whole action sequences in Bhuj with 16 camera set up and a huge team of 1200 people. “I opted for FTII and NSD passed out actors for even a minor role, who know how to hold a gun properly. The other well-known thespians are late veteran actor Om Puri, Atul Kurkarni, Divya Dutta, Arif Zakaria, Mukesh Rishi, Abhimanyu Singh, Pankaj Tripathi, Sharib Hashmi and many more. Apart from the merit, director opted for the actors, who resembled the faces of the real characters. Child artist Reem Shaikh is portraying the reel Malala Yousafzai.

“I used 16 cameras throughout the film. By that you get your desired shot without interrupting the performance of the actors. Some scenes were really high in drama, and I don’t believe in capturing drama in cut shots.” Amjad Khan explained when we asked him why he has used so many cameras at a time.

He also recreated Malala’s home and school as it used to be. Even the furniture and computer, the crockeries and the attire, her school dress, school bag as it is.

Amjad Khan also said, “It took two long years to finish off the research itself. And took another couple of months to write down the screenplay and dialogues. The research and writing is done by Bhaswati Chakrabarty. She is a perfectionist, I don’t think any other person could have done this so nicely”.

Amjad Khan himself penned down and composed the music. “The title song is written by Bhaswati Chakrabarty and the rest are penned down by me.” He said. Amjad Khan even convinced Late Om Puri ji to sing a song for the film. Actor and singer Piyush Mishra also sang a song and Amjad Khan also accompanied him in this particular song as a singer.

The biopic is all set to release on the second half of this year and produced by Sanjay Singla and Vijay Jaju.

Producer Ajay Kapoor ecstatic about the immense love for Parmanu- The Story of Pokhran

Parmanu- The Story of Pokhran has been the talk of the town since its trailer launch and has just increased over the weekend after the release of the film.  It is clear from the name what the movie is about. Based around the events and people behind making India a nuclear nation, Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran tells the story of how India decided to become a nuclear state. It salutes the efforts of the Indian Army and scientists who worked so tirelessly against all odds to ensure that India finds its due place in the World Nuclear Map.

Directed by Abhishek Sharma, Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran is about a team of officers who were given the responsibility of carrying out a covert operation. The movie takes you riveting journey and promises to be an edge of the seat entertainer. What attracted the audience is to John Abraham back in action and the intriguing plot along with the amazing ensemble cast.

Even after so many legal obligations, producer Ajay Kapoor is ecstatic about the response that the movie has received. Commenting on the same, he says, “It’s really a surreal feeling to see so much love that the movie has received. Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran is a film that should be watched by the people all over the country as it gives us a sense of pride. This film is very important for us and in the same way we will continue to produce such films.”

The movie opens to its hero, Ashwat Rana played by John Abraham, an IAS officer, trumpeting his patriotism. Ashwat, a smart, moral, conscientious officer, is dedicated to the cause of the nation. How Ashwat puts up a team of diligent workers and executes the mission in total secrecy, is something that will intrigue the audience. The film that also stars Diana Penty and Boman Irani in pivotal roles.

At the trailer launch, John thanked the entire cast and crew for standing with him through this journey and gave a special shout out to Ajay Kapoor. John said, 'Mr. Rockman, Ajay Kapoor has really stood by me in the entire process right from the start."

When asked about his contribution towards helping John throughout the process, Ajay said, "I was with John before, I am still and will always be with him. This film is very important for us, we wanted the audience to be able to see the film in theaters." The two of them have been standing with each other through thick and thin throughout the legal process.

Thrills, suspense, drama, a little bit of humour, as well as a solid comment on India’s soldiers – this movie, largely has all the tricks to please even a discerning audience. It is definitely an untold story which is well-mounted with excellent production values that is sincerely presented.

Produced by Dheeraj Wadhawan and Ajay Kapoor, Zee Studios, Kyta Productions and JA Entertainment presents, Parmanu- The Story of Pokhran is in theaters near you!