“Just like Rani, I wanted to be a mechanical engineer, but I was told that it is something a girl should not pursue” says Megha Ray

  

Zee TV introduced a new fiction show - Apna Time Bhi Aayega, which follows the inspirational narrative of Rani, the young daughter of a head staff member of an affluent family of Jaipur. Refusing to be tied down by her humble roots, Rani wants to break free from the shackles of her background to carve her own destiny. Brilliantly essayed by television actress Megha Ray, Rani’s story and life struggle is not very different from Megha’s herself. 

Similar to her on-screen character Megha Ray too, is an opinionated and outspoken woman who just like her character, wished to pursue mechanical engineering long before stepping into the world of modelling and acting. However, this phase did not pass without overcoming gender challenges brought in by the society. While Megha has not been a victim to something extremely discriminative, she does believe that people make strong assumptions of what women can and cannot do. 

Sharing her experience, Megha said, “Just like Rani, I wanted to become a mechanical engineer. At that time, I was often told that it’s not something a girl should pursue because it requires a lot of manual work. Women are assumed to be physically weaker in consideration to men and while I may not completely disagree with that, I don’t think this thought really applied here. What really matters is how well do you think yourself capable of being something and be willing to chase it strong enough. Both the genders have their differences but that shouldn’t stop us, we can all pursue what we want freely!”

Well, Megha’s determination and words of wisdom are surely an inspiration for many women around but will Rani also manage to inspire her fans? Fighting to free her innocent father from a wrongly accused sin, will Rani manage to prove her worth to everyone and to Rajeshwari especially?

To know what will happen next, tune in to Apna Time Bhi Aayega every Monday to Saturday at 7 pm, only on Zee TV

ROY KAPUR FILMS' NEXT FILM WOH LADKI HAI KAHAAN? TO STAR TAAPSEE PANNU AND PRATIK GANDHI

Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Roy Kapur Films has announced its next film, starring Taapsee Pannu and Pratik Gandhi, titled Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan?

Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan? is an investigative comedy set in middle India, in which Taapsee Pannu is all set to play a feisty cop. The male lead is essayed by Pratik Gandhi (of Scam 1992 fame), who plays a chauvinistic brat who finds himself compelled to take a riotous, madcap ride with Taapsee's character, whose attitude to life is the diametrical opposite of his. The film will be written and directed by Arshad Syed, who will also be making his directorial debut with the film.

When the two leads are forced to make this unlikely journey together, their divergent personalities hilariously clash, leading to volatile and unpredictable interactions that promise a battle of wits and an entertaining viewing experience.

Producer Siddharth Roy Kapur says, “When Arshad narrated his charming and delightful screenplay to us, we instantly knew we just had to produce the film. We are especially excited to be working with Taapsee, who brings so much energy and exuberance to the screen, and Pratik, who blew us all away with his incredible performance in Scam! We are also very happy that Arshad, who is already known as a superb writer, will make his directorial debut with this film.”

Writer and director Arshad Syed shares, “I’m truly ecstatic about the opportunity of making my directorial debut on this project with Roy Kapur Films. I thank Sid for his faith in my vision for the film and am grateful to have fantastic actors like Taapsee and Pratik bringing the story to life.”

Taapsee Pannu shares that she is excited to collaborate with RKF and Pratik, “I loved the strong and thoroughly unique and entertaining character that Arshad had written for me – it is very exciting to partner with a producer as prolific as Sid, as well as Pratik, whose performance in Scam left a lasting impression on me!”

Pratik Gandhi says, “I feel truly privileged to be a part of this project and to be working with the stellar team of Taapsee, Arshad and Sid! I was looking to dive into something totally different after Scam and this role ticked all the boxes. I am sure it will be a fun ride ahead and I can't wait to start!”

Woh Ladki Hai Kahaan? is set to go on the floors at the end of the year and is currently is in the process of locking the rest of the cast.

Ranveer Singh gives a shout-out to the third edition of Critics' Choice Awards

 

Ranveer Singh conveyed his excitement for the third edition of Critics' Choice Awards that is announced to unfold on the 14th of February. Last year, the star was awarded the Critics' Choice Film Award for Best Actor Hindi for his outstanding performance in Gully Boy. This year he sends his love to all the recently announced nominees and relays his congrats to the winners in advance.

 

In his video shout-out Ranveer says, “Last year, I won the Critics' Choice Award for Best Actor for my role in Gully Boy. This year I am back to kick off the show. It is the third edition of the Critics' Choice Awards and this year we have series , short films and features being rewarded on the same platform. These gems from 2020 have been selected by India's top critics. Congrats to all the nominees and congrats in advance to all the winners and I hope you enjoy the show.”

 

Following two successful editions, Film Critics Guild and Motion Content Group in collaboration with Vistas Media Capital are all set to present the upcoming third edition. It will be a celebration of shorts, series and films across all Indian languages on the same stage.

 

The award ceremony will be honouring talent, celebrating artists and recognising technicians from across three story telling formats and will reward their efforts in creating content that left lasting impact in the entertainment space.

LSD - Love. Scandal & Doctors is streaming on ALTBalaji and ZEE5

What happens when in a respected hospital 5 Medical interns get involved in murder? Watch Love, Scandal and Doctors on ALTBalaji & ZEE5 to find out

LSD - Love. Scandal & Doctors has been generating a lot of excitement right from the day it was announced. It was only to be expected, with the epic cast and the murder-mystery genre. Curiosity has increased by the minute with the pre teaser, teaser, and trailer, and it can finally satiate with the launch on the ALTBalaji and ZEE5 platforms.

has been generating a lot of excitement right from the day it was announced. It was only to be expected, with the epic cast and the murder-mystery genre. Curiosity has increased by the minute with the pre teaser, teaser, and trailer, and it can finally satiate with the launch on the ALTBalaji and ZEE5 platforms.

LSD - Love, Scandal & Doctors talks about five cut-throat medical interns doing everything in their power to ensure they make it in the chosen field, sometimes even pulling each other down. This increases to unbelievable levels when the interns get looped into a murder they may or may not have been a part of. Who was actually behind it? Why did it happen? Was it justified on some level? One can only get the answers to these questions only once they watch the show. In the face of adversity the choices these interns make, the alliances they form, the people they fall in and out of love, make the series even more interesting than it already is.

KMRC hospital is one of the most prestigious medical institutes in Delhi. The whole story takes place inside the four walls of this hospital. The irony in this series is that murder happens inside hospital premises, the exact place lives are saved, the same place where people go to survive.

Rahul Dev plays the chief Dr. Rana's character, an esteemed cardio surgeon; however, he has a sinister air about him, his son worships him. Tanaya Sachdeva plays Sara, the headstrong intern who will stop at nothing to get what she wants. Tanaya's character Sara is very raw, very real, borderline crass. Ishaan A Khanna plays Karthik, who is Dr. Rana's son, and Chitra's brother. Vik, Karthik's loyal best friend, is played by Siddharth Menon, in the words of the actor himself, Vik is a multi-layered character. Rahima, the intern whose husband is murdered, is played by Srishti Ganguli Rindani. Tavish the cool cop is played by everyone's beloved dancer-turned-actor Punit J Pathak. Tavish is the only non-medical character in this series but is hugely instrumental in the murder investigation. The show is an out and out youth murder mystery with the suspect needle, moving after each episode, keeping viewers on the edge of their seat.

"This show would be my OTT debut, and there isn't any other show I would pick over this for my first. Unlike my usual roles, here I play a cop who is a relatively serious character. It was a learning experience, and I am so excited to see the audience reaction, and I would be thrilled to be a part of this for another season as well." - Punit J Pathak, Actor (Tavish)

“Working with young talent was a wonderful experience ... fun while filming and behind the scenes. The story has different layers and touches upon relationships, competitiveness with a large element of mystery. The first time I am playing a doctor, Dr. Rana who is also the Dean is a very crucial part of the series” - Rahul Dev, Actor (Dr.Rana)

Produced by Balaji Telefilms and directed by Sattwik Mohanty and Preya Hirji, binge-watch the first 15 episodes, only on the ALTBalaji & ZEE5 app today!

Grammy nominee Shilpa Rao collaborates with acclaimed alt-rock band The Yellow Diary for their new single ROZ ROZ

 

The Yellow Diary & Grammy nominee Shilpa Rao’s latest musical collaboration - Roz Roz taps into modern day relationships and what it takes to keep the love alive. Released by Sony Music India, the song holds the secret to love that lasts, just in time for Valentine’s Day celebrations. 

Roz Roz features Isha Talwar (of Mirzapur fame) and dancer-actor Arjun Menon, who are seen performing an enigmatic contemporary dance sequence in the music video. As Valentine's Day nears, Roz Roz sets up the scene for the day of love. It emphasizes the importance of dialogue in healthy relationships in a world that is full of distractions and noise. 

The Yellow Diary jointly says, “After the lockdown, most of us have become aware of the importance of being open to conversations. Our song is about sidelining the distractions of life and treasuring the simple things about love. Having Shilpa onboard with her mystical voice, just accentuated what we had to say through the song. We are thrilled to be offering Roz Roz to our listeners."

 

Shilpa Rao says, “I always find it inspiring when artists find an outlet for their expression through independent music and it was a great experience collaborating with The Yellow Diary with Roz Roz. Our song reminds us that sometimes, we get so lost in our every-day lives that we overlook little things that matter in love. This Valentine’s Day, take the time out to tell your loved ones that you care, and that you’d be lost without them.” 

Presented by Sony Music India, Roz Roz is available on all streaming platforms.

About The Yellow Diary

India’s most popular alt-rock band, The Yellow Diary is a five-member collective known for its unique, modern sound and soulful lyrics. A favourite on the college festival circuit, the band consists of Rajan Batra (lead vocals, lyrics), Himanshu Parikh (keys, production), Stuart Dacosta (bass), Vaibhav Pani (guitar) and Sahil Shah (drums). 

About Shilpa Rao 

Grammy Nominee (2021) and renowned Bollywood playback singer Shilpa Rao’s signature soulful voice leaves a lasting impression on audiences. Some of her most memorable hits include ‘Manmarziyan’ from Lootera, ‘Aaj Jaane Ki Zid Na Karo’ from Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, ‘Ghungroo’ from WAR, Kalank, Bulleya, Khuda Jaane, Tose Naina, Malang, Meherbaan and many more.