Barun Sobti’s 22 Yards is winning over international markets

Indian films releasing internationally and doing a great deal of business there is becoming a more and more common phenomenon. One such film currently which is creating waves in Russia is Barun Sobti starrer 22 Yards. Directed by Mitali Ghosh the film has been recording tremendous response from the audiences there especially given the film is an indie genre and despite its scale, the film managed to get a vast release in over 100 screens.

The film has been running in the country for over 3 weeks and there’s no stopping it’s success as yet. As the film gears for a record in the market, the film has been performing well owing to Barun’s television popularity. The film despite being a small budget independent film, surprisingly got a wide release, a first of its kind for a film with no big ticket stars helming the project.

After it’s continued success, 22 Yards will soon release in yet another niche less explored market, Kazakhstan. The film circles around the story of a sports manager who looses his credibility and career in a alleged booking scandal. The manager played by Sobti has to revive his career by convincing a new and upcoming young player to make him a major league sportsman. The film stars Rajit Kapur, Panchi Bora, Amartya Ray and Chaiti Ghoshal.

When asked Barun he said, Barun said, "It’s really amazing to know that the film has been doing so well in Russia. It’s been 3 weeks since it’s release and it’s rare or almost never that a smaller independent film like ours releases so widely in a country like Russia. It’s a big market for big ticket films, however the fact that a modest film like ours has done exceptional business is extremely rewarding. I’m glad the film has got this new lease and is getting a new way to travel internationally and achieve such feats. And post the success in Russia, we are soon headed to Kazakhstan."

The cast of Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein beat the heat in Delhi with Golas and Goti Soda

During the scorching summer heat, our bodies tend to feel dehydrated due to which, our energy levels drop. To up the energy and deal with the harsh heat, many love to consume tasty coolers and a lot of cases, even innovate their favourite summer fruits. For the first outdoor shoot of Sony Entertainment Television’s upcoming show; Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein, the cast was shooting in Delhi during peak summers. Ishaaron Ishaaron Mein is a beautiful love story of a hearing-impaired boy named Yogi. Shooting in the heat of Delhi 06, every nook and corner of the place was shouting authenticity. Little did they know, the scorching heat of Delhi was not an easy task to fight.

Lead of the show, Mudit Nayar who plays the role of Yogi, hails from Allahabad and had a fair idea of the hot weather in Delhi. Being the kind soul that he is, he took it on himself to keep the cast hydrated and fresh throughout the day while they were in the city. Although he was reminding everyone to drink an ample amount of water continuously, he also called for ‘gola-wala’ and ‘Goti soda’ to bring in the Delhi feels. He ensured that during the break everyone was consuming enough amount of fluid to keep their energy levels up during the shoot schedule. From Rishina Kandhari who is playing the role of Rani, Yogi’s elder sister in law to Swati Shah who is playing the role of Kusum, Yogi’s mother everyone enjoyed the summer coolers in the mini-breaks they got during the shoot. Even Kiran Karmarkar who is playing the role of Yogi’s father and Kaaran Singh who will be seen as Yogi’s elder brother were having goti-sodas one after the other. Everyone on sets thoroughly relished the mini gola and goti soda party which was the need of this hour.

When we reached out to Mudit to share his experience while shooting in Delhi he said, “While we were shooting in Delhi, it reminded me of my college days where I used to hang out with my friends drinking nimbu-pani and goti-soda around the campus. Delhi has my heart and I have spent many years in this city. From summers to winters, I have enjoyed all the weathers at their extreme. Delhi summers are blazing and it is mandatory to keep oneself hydrated with enough intake of liquids. To add flavour and colour to the liquids, I called for golas and goti soda for the cast and made them enjoy the real drinks of Delhi.”

PHARS FILM ACQUIRES THE OVERSEAS THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTION RIGHTS FOR “SAAHO” AND TO COLLABORATE WITH YASH RAJ FILMS FOR THE INTERNATIONAL RELEASE

Phars Film has been the pioneer in developing the film and cinema industry in the Middle East region as early as 1964 making it one of the leading distribution companies in the Middle East for Hollywood, Bollywood, Arabic and South Indian motion pictures.

Adding to its strong & vast distribution network, Phars Film has acquired the international theatrical distribution rights to the forthcoming Indian action thriller Saaho starring Prabhas of Baahubali fame along with Shraddha Kapoor. Written and directed by Sujeeth, and produced by UV Creations, this much-awaited movie is being released in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and Malayalam.

Phars Film has collaborated with Yash Raj Films (YRF) for the film’s release in the international territories excluding the Middle East which will be handled by its own office.

For over two decades now, YRF has been the top production and distribution studio by delivering some of the biggest blockbusters that Indian cinema has ever seen. YRF has also established its dominance as the premier distribution company for titles not produced by its production arm in emerging and established markets across the globe and distributed some of the biggest entertainers in the overseas territories. Saaho adds to its ever-growing list of titles.

Speaking on this, Ahmad Golchin, Founder & CEO - Phars Film shared: “Saaho is this year’s most awaited film made on a huge budget. It is perhaps the most expensive film of the year! Post Baahubali, Prabhas fans are waiting for this high octane action spectacle which has been shot by Kenny Bates - the ace international stunt choreographer. We have collaborated with YRF to release Saaho worldwide, who have successfully handled big-budget films over the years and we expect an overwhelming response from the audience for the same.”

Elaborating further, Nelson D’souza, Associate Vice President of International Distribution - YRF, added: “Phars Film is a big and strong partner for YRF.  We couldn’t have asked for a better partnership that truly upholds a high standard of entertainment. I look forward to a successful journey on the highly-anticipated and biggest multilingual action film of our times Saaho with Phars Film." 

This collaboration for the Middle East by Phars Film and international territories by YRF will further amplify the reach of two established and strong partners to the widest possible audience, ensuring the world continues to get the best of entertainment. 

About the Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jln4eyvzMNg 

Saaho Official Teaser Telugu on UV Creations. #Saaho is a Multi-Lingual Indian Movie ft. Rebel Star Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor. Directed by Sujeeth and Produced by Vamsi and Pramod under UV Creations.

About Phars Film: http://pharsfilm.com/ 

Pioneering the industry since 1964, Phars Film is widely recognized as the pioneer of the cinematic movement in the Middle East region and represents the vast majority of leading international studios through various local and regional cross-channel distribution networks and industry partnerships.

About Yash Raj Films: https://www.yashrajfilms.com/ 

Yash Raj Films is one of India’s biggest film production & distribution companies. Over the last five decades, YRF’s catalogue of films could be easily India's most enviable film catalogue in the entertainment business. YRF’s top grossers have already placed the company in the big league of producers worldwide, making it one of the largest film-making entities in the nation.

South actor Kabir Duhan Singh gets engaged to singer Dolly Sidhu

Jil and Vedalam fame Kabir Duhan Singh, who is known for playing negative roles in the South, has got engaged to  singer Dolly Sidhu. The couple, who know each other for five years, exchanged the rings during the weekend in Mumbai.

The engagement happened in an intimate ceremony, with family and close friends in attendance. Kabir’s social media was flooded with congratulatory messages as soon as pictures from the ceremony were posted by the actor. Kiccha Sudeep was among the first ones to have wished the star.

The actor said that they were contemplating to put a ring and formalise the relationship for a while, and they are glad that things finally fell in place. He added that it was a quiet Roka ceremony.

A source says, “Kabir and Dolly met through common family friends and then started talking. They were not only romantic partners, but also gym mates.”

‘Tera Khayal’ by Kaushiki and Deepak Pandit Is A New Age Ghazal That’ll Warm Your Heart

Times Music exclusive release ‘Tera Khayal’ is a beautiful contemporary ghazal. Sung by Kaushiki Chakraborty, composed by Deepak Pandit and penned by ManojMuntashir, this love ballad will stay with you for a long time.

Kaushiki Chakraborty hails from a well-renowned musical family of Kolkata. She is known for her repertoire of Khyals and Thumris. She has been recognized for her talent by many National and International organizations. In 2005, BBC awarded Kaushiki Chakraborty for her outstanding achievement in music when she was only 25 years old.

Deepak Pandit is an ace violinist and a composer of class. After Times Music’s Humnasheen composed by Deepak and sung by Shreya Ghoshal, this is another gem from Deepak’s magical box.

ManojMuntashir is a man of many words. ‘Teri Galliyan’, ‘PhirBhiTumkoChaahunga’, ‘KaunTujhe’ are a few of the many songs he has penned for major Bollywood films.

“Ghazals are such a beautiful part of my life and ‘Tera Khayal’ is so well written. It was an amazing experience to sing and shoot for this track,” said Kaushiki Chakraborty.

The lyrics of ‘Tera Khayal’ are so beautiful and Kaushiki has sung the composition very beautifully. I wanted to make sure we do justice with the music and I am very happy with how everything has turned out. Thanks to our trio,”said Deepak Pandit.

“This song is very close to my heart and I am very glad that Kaushiki and Deepak got together to create such a beautiful melody,” said ManojMuntashir.

‘Tera Khayal’ is Times Music exclusive release and is available to watch/ listen on Times Music YouTube Channel.