After
launching the trailer of Happy Bhag Jayegi (2016) on the sets of the most
popular sitcoms of Indian television, The Kapil Sharma Show, Eros International
and Aanand L Rai’s Colour Yellow Productions have come up with yet another
unique and first-of-its-kind promotional strategy for their much anticipated
sequel, Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi!
While
Diana Penty's popular character 'Happy' from Happy Bhag Jayegi went missing and
was later found in Pakistan, the makers – Eros International and Aanand L Rai’s
Colour Yellow Productions were once again in a fix over the missing of another
Happy (Sonakshi Sinha) but with the help of the media this time, they
eventually found her in Mumbai.
Interestingly,
the cast of the film including Ali Fazal, Piyush Mishra and Diana Penty along
with the media went searching for Happy in a happy van, especially designed for
the film’s promotional campaign. Much to their surprise, they found Happy at a
plush hotel in Mumbai where the trailer of the laughter riot was launched.
Popular
standup comedian Jeeveshu who also plays a pivotal character in the film
introduced the cast of Happy Phirr Bhag Jayegi on stage including Sonakshi
Sinha, Diana Penty, Ali Fazal, Piyush Mishra and Jassie Gill along with
producers Aanand L Rai and Krishika Lulla. Jeeveshu entertained the gathered
media with his witty one-liners and hilarious repartee. The film’s trailer was
well received by the media.
Producer
Krishika Lulla of Eros International says, “The script of the sequel was happy
and hilarious enough for us to back it. When I heard the narration, I realised
all the characters are so real that I actually felt I'm part of the happy and
crazy world."
Says
producer Aanand L Rai of Colour Yellow Productions, “Before we started working
on the sequel, I was sure that this film will bring me, and everybody
associated with it, double the happiness as compared to the first part. I
always wished to work again with the team of Happy Bhag Jayegi without even
knowing about the sequel and I'm glad we collaborated again for Happy Phirr
Bhag Jayegi."
Director
Mudassar adds, "When I wrote Happy Bhag Jayegi, it was a small attempt and
we didn't realise that the film will receive so much love and support from the
audience. The sequel is also made with the same honesty and simplicity but with
double the madness, double the fun and crazy characters."
Presented
by Eros International and Aanand L Rai, A Colour Yellow Production, Happy Phirr
Bhag Jayegi, hits the theatres on 24th August.
Produced
by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series, Ellipsis Entertainment and Emraan Hashmi Films,
the shoot of the keenly awaited Emraan Hashmi-starrer "Cheat India"
commences today in Lucknow
The makers of "Hindi Medium",
"Neerja" and "Tumhari Sulu", have collaborated again, this
time to produce "Cheat India", a never-seen-before peek into the
vagaries of the Indian education system.
Clearly aimed at Indian students, this
edge-of-the-seat Emraan Hashmi-starrer rolls in Lucknow today.
More than 70 actors from UP,
including real students from various colleges and universities, have been cast.
The makers released an interesting video of Emraan
playing with the alphabets of 'Teach', which ironically, are the same as those
of 'Cheat'.
Hashmi's naughty wink at the end leaves you
wondering whether he's the hunter or the villain!
Produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series, Ellipsis
Entertainment and Emraan Hashmi Films is directed by Soumik Sen. The Emraan
Hashmi starrer is set to hit the silver screen on 25th
January 2019.
Disney’s “Christopher Robin” brings the timeless
charm and nostalgia of A.A. Milne’s stories and characters to the big screen in
an imaginative tale about the joy and purity of youth. Speaking to the child in
all of us, the film is a gentle reminder to let some of those qualities infuse
our adult lives.
A heartwarming live-action adventure, “Christopher
Robin” is directed by Golden Globe® nominee Marc Forster and stars Golden
Globe® winner and Emmy® nominee Ewan McGregor as Christopher Robin; Golden
Globe nominee Hayley Atwell as his wife, Evelyn; Bronte Carmichael as his
daughter, Madeline; and Emmy winner Mark Gatiss as Giles Winslow, Robin’s boss.
The film also features the voices of Jim Cummings as Winnie the Pooh and
Tigger, three-time Emmy winner Brad Garrett as Eeyore, Golden Globe nominee
Toby Jones as Owl, Nick Mohammed as Piglet, Oscar® winner Peter Capaldi as
Rabbit and Oscar nominee and Tony Award® winner Sophie Okonedo as Kanga.
Once a working script was in place,Marc Forster was thrilled to direct the film.
The acclaimed director known for his eclectic range of films—including “Finding
Neverland,” “Quantum of Solace” and “The Kite Runner”—grew up loving Disney
live-action films and was immediately drawn to the story. It had a sense of
magic realism, and he believed it had the potential to become an artistic,
emotional, funny and timeless film.
“When you are able to make people laugh and cry in
the same movie and you are able to tell the story with integrity and ground it
in reality and have the magic realism on top of it, it lifts your spirits and
connects you with the people you love,” says Forster.
And this is a story Forster believes has never
been more relevant. “I think it’s something we desperately need in the world,”
he says. “We could all use a little bit of Pooh’s heart and wisdom right now.”
Disney's Christopher Robin releases on 10th
August 2018 in India.
Viu, leading OTT Video service by PCCW and Vuclip,
has expanded its footprint in India by launching in the Tamil market with
localized content, which includes Tamil language Originals, Tamil short films,
Korean dramas and curated content for the enjoyment of millennials in Tamil
Nadu.
Viu has already emerged as a leading OTT Video
service in South East Asia and has captured the hearts and eyes of Hindi and
Telegu Millenial Viuers with its Originals such as Love Lust Confusion,
Kaushiki, It Happened in Hong Kong, Pilla and Pelli Gola 1
and 2. Viu aims to do the same for Tamil audiences by
launching with four new Tamil premium Originals today, award-winning Tamil
short films from makers like Manikandan and Venkat Prabhu among others, Korean
dramas and a curated set of Tamil movies.
Viu has partnered with several leading players of
the Tamil content industry namely:
·AP
International Films, a pioneer in South Indian movies entertainment and the
largest distributors of Tamil and Malayalam cinema
·Film-maker and producer, Sameer Bharat Ram
and Super Talkies
·Leading Digital Content producer Trendaloud from the House of Vision
Times
·Established writer, filmmaker and comics creator Nandhini JS, best known
for ‘Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru’
·Noted YouTube content producers Black Sheep and Fully Filmi
Speaking on Viu’s foray in the Tamil market, Arun
Prakash, President & COO, Vuclip says, “The youth of Tamil Nadu are unique.
They have a perfect balance of modern unbiased outlook and deep-rooted culture
and values. They have a unique liking for great stories told with local style
and taste. We are here to offer them exactly that through our compelling
curated content and fresh Viu Tamil Originals. We are deeply committed to
investing in this market to develop the content industry and talent pool to
serve the Tamil audience.”
Viu content can be streamed on www.viu.com and the
Viu App. And for regular updates and show announcements, you can follow Viu on
Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
New Tamil Viu Originals
Kalyanamum Kadhandhu Pogum: Produced by Viu &
Nalan Kumarasamy, Sameer Bharat Ram, and Sateesh Swaminathan
This Original tells ten contemporary tales of
marriage that are based in different parts of Tamil Nadu. These ten tales bring
to life various characters with diverse age groups, economic backgrounds, and
locations. What unifies them is the characters’ desperation to get married for
their own reasons. With a satirical approach, each story is bound to make you
and leave you wondering about the institution of marriage.
Madras Mansion: A Viu & Super Talkies
production
Set against the backdrop of an old mansion in Royapettah,
this hub houses people from different walks of life. What they have in common
are grand dreams. Take a tour of this unusual sanctuary that is home to an
aspiring director, a meme creator, a marketing executive, real estate brokers
and many such characters.
Door No. 403: A Viu & Trendloud
production
An actor who gains success post his first movie is
presented with ten questions. Each question gets to the heart of the
interesting incidents that led to his success. Door No. 403
is the gateway to a collection of eccentric friends living together and
exhilarating events that will have you laughing.
Nila Nila Nila Odi Vaa: A Viu & Make Believe
production
From the maker of ‘Thiru Thiru Thuru Thuru.’ comes
a new age tale of a tattoo artist Om, whose life takes a strange turn after
realizing that his college crush Nila, has turned into a deadly vampire. This
is a twisted vampire-based rom-com that follows the mis-adventures of this
unlikely couple who fall in love despite all odds.
Short Films
Masha Allah… Ganesha
Directed by ace renowned film director, Venkat
Prabhu, the film addresses the issue of Hindu-Muslim riots in Mumbai with an
interesting twist. A Muslim woman and her children, who have lived peacefully
for years alongside Hindus, suddenly find themselves in the thick of riots
triggered for political reasons. To escape the violence, they unknowingly seek
refuge in a building which turns out to be the sanctum sanctorum of a Hindu
temple. This film which delivers a strong message on religious and communal
harmony will be exclusively available on Viu.
The Wind
Critically acclaimed and award-winning short film
at the Canadian Tamil Film Festival, The Wind was directed by national award
filmmaker M Manikandan. The film portrays a day in the life of a policeman, who
is posted in a forsaken place to watch the dead body of a person who committed
suicide. As he waits for backup to arrive, a strange camaraderie develops
between the policeman and the dead person, bridging the gap between the past and
present, life and death. This short film featuring Vijay Sethupathi will be
exclusively available on Viu.
About Viu
Viu is a leading OTT Video service by PCCW and
Vuclip available in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, India, Indonesia, the
Philippines, Thailand and Middle East countries of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Egypt,
Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar. Viu’s unique value proposition of
fresh and localized regional and local premium TV shows, movies and originals
entertains millions of consumers every day. Viu Originals bring to light
compelling stories with world class production quality, also providing the
opportunity for local talent to showcase their skills on a world stage.The
service can be accessed via the Viu app available for free on the App Store and
Google Play, on connected devices such as smartphones and tablets, as well as
on the web at www.viu.com.
About Vuclip
Vuclip is a leading global technology-driven media
company delivering on demand entertainment to emerging markets including India,
Southeast Asia, Africa and the Middle East. As a PCCW Media Company, Vuclip
properties include Viu, Vuclip Videos, Viu Life and Vuclip Games. Vuclip’s
market success in on demand entertainment is built on its leadership at the
intersection of technology, consumer insights and media. Run by a world class
team, Vuclip, Inc. and affiliate companies are headquartered in Silicon Valley
in the US and have a presence in Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Mumbai, Delhi, Pune,
Dubai and Jakarta.
Television audiences are in for a melodious treat
with Sony Entertainment Television’s Indian Idol 10
where some of the country’s best talent is stepping up to claim the top prize!
Along with the amazing talent and an incredible panel of judges comprising of
Anu Malik, Vishal Dadlani and Neha Kakkar, another factor that is heightening
the entertainment quotient on the show is our very own – Maniesh Paul. The
wacky anchor brings his own flavor of humor and zany energy to the iconic show
and leave everyone in splits – right from the judges to the contestants and
audiences. Filled with full zest and joy the anchor has decided that this
season he will be wearing unique and extraordinary shoes in every episode. The
anchor who owns more than 150 pair of shoes spends
an hour every morning deciding which shoes will enhance his outfit.
When asked about his styling quotient this season
the anchor shared, “Yes, definitely! I love reinventing myself. So, there will
be something new in every episode that audiences will get to see. I am fond of
wearing stylish clothes and shoes and love fashion. Viewers will see me in my
fashionable avatar on every episode. Also, people eagerly look forward to the
whacky shoes I wear will see me in a different avatar and not to forget I will
be wearing a new pair of shoes for every episode. My trendier avatar and the
musical maestros will raise the entertainment quotient to a higher level for
Indian Idol 10!”
