Sunny Leone’s ‘Kennedy’ to be showcased at IFFSA Canada
New Delhi– Actress Sunny Leone’s ‘Kennedy’ is all set to take the International Film Festival of South Asia (IFFSA) in Canada, her home turf by storm.
The film is one of the earliest films announced to be screened at the festival as the submissions are still underway as per the IFFSA website.
The 12th edition of the festival is taking place from October 12 to 22.
‘Kennedy’ has been gathering appreciation across the globe since its premiere at the Midnight Screening at Cannes.
The film had three successful screenings including the Sydney Film Festival, South Korea’s Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN), Neuchatel International Fantastic Film (NIFFF) and Cannes Film Festival.
Fans and film enthusiasts attending IFFSA Canada are eagerly looking forward to the honoring ceremony of Sunny apart from the screening of the film.
Her admirers will have the opportunity to witness Sunny’s mesmerising portrayal of “Charlie” firsthand. As anticipation builds, “Kennedy” is set to leave an indelible mark on the hearts and minds of the audience.
Post the screening, two master classes have been scheduled that will be led by Sunny herself with director Anurag Kashyap.
The storyline follows a sleep-deprived police officer on a pursuit for redemption amidst diverse situations. Written and directed by Anurag, starring Rahul Bhat and Sunny Leone.
The film has been produced by Zee Studios and Ranjan Singh & Kabir Ahuja of Good Bad Films.
Vaani Kapoor has to tap into all her learnings of decade as actor for ‘Mandala Murders’
Mumbai– Actress Vaani Kapoor, who is known for films like ‘War’, ‘Befikre’, ‘Shuddh Desi Romance’ and others, is all set to make her debut on OTT with ‘Mandala Murders’.
The actress will soon complete a decade in the Hindi film industry and for her web debut she has to tap into her knowledge bank as an actor for the show.
‘Mandala Murders’ is touted to be a gripping crime thriller series directed by Gopi Puthran.
The actress spoke about her excitement on making an OTT debut and working with Puthran, a master of his craft.
She said: “I was looking for something really clutter-breaking for my foray into OTT. I’m thrilled to be working with a mind like Gopi Puthran for ‘Mandala Murders’, a gritty crime thriller series that has pushed me to work my hardest in genre I’ve never attempted before.”
Although the show has challenged the actor in her, she is taking it upon herself to rise above those challenges.
The shoot of the series is still underway.
“I have always been an actor who has never taken any shortcuts when it comes to my craft because I respect the art of film-making and the purity that one needs to have towards acting. ‘Mandala Murders’ has truly pushed me as an actor to deliver a performance that will hopefully be appreciated and loved. I had to tap into all the learnings that one had so far to deliver the vision that the makers had for my character and the project. I’m neck deep into the shooting of ‘Mandala Murders’ currently and looking forward for the series to grip people’s attention,” she added.
‘Mandala Murders’ is produced by Yash Raj Films and will soon drop on OTT.
When Raveena Tandon rescued crab, snake, scorpion during ‘One Friday Night’ shoot
Mumbai– Actress Raveena Tandon, who is known for her love for wildlife, and often spends holidays going for wildlife safaris and nature treks, brought the animal lover in her out during the shoot of her upcoming film ‘One Friday Night’ directed by Manish Gupta, when she rescued a snake, a crab and a scorpion during the shoot.
The shoot location of Manish Gupta’s film ‘One Friday Night’ was atop an isolated hill in a remote forested region surrounded by the beautiful Pawna lake in Maharashtra. She rescued a snake that had entered the forest bungalow that was rented for her stay during the shoot.
Director Manish Gupta revealed, “Some other person may have been horrified by the presence of a snake in her place of stay, but Raveena kept her calm, she called up the forest department, and used her connections to get the reptile rescued.”
He also narrated another incident when the actress was shooting for an outdoor scene where Raveena had to walk through puddles of water wearing only sandals on her feet, someone spotted a huge crab lurking about on the wet ground, the crew-members came to Raveena’s rescue wanting to crush the large crab.
The director further mentioned, “But, Raveena gracefully asked her bodyguard to just scoop up the clawy creature in the large umbrella that he was holding above her head, and the bodyguard released the crab in a grassy marsh some distance away.”
On yet another occasion, there was a large black scorpion under the director Manish Gupta’s chair right next to his feet. But seeing that the director was wearing heavy trekking shoes, Raveena knew that he was safe. She did not alert the director because she knew the usual reaction of alarm upon the spotting of such a poisonous creature, she did not want the director or the scorpion to panic and hurt each other. So, she waited for Manish to get up from his seat and she then quietly asked a crew member to drive the scorpion away.
Manish Gupta’s ‘One Friday Night’, which also stars Milind Soman and Vidhi Chitalia, is touted to be a relationship drama plotted like a Hitchcock-esque suspense film.
Farhan Akhtar, ‘Idol Season 13’ finalists Fantastic 4 to perform live in Dubai
Mumbai– The multi-hyphenate artiste Farhan Akhtar, who is known for films such as ‘Dil Chahta Hai’, ‘Lakshya’, ‘Rock On!!’ and ‘Bhaag Milkha Bhaag’, is set to perform in Dubai with his band Farhan Live.
The performance is scheduled for September 1.
Farhan will be seen treating the fans to his most popular numbers, seamlessly blending rock, Bollywood hits, and soul-stirring melodies into an unforgettable musical experience.
Talking about the performance, Farhan said: “This is my first show at the Coca-Cola Arena and I am thrilled about it. The vibe in Dubai is simply unique and unlike anything else I have experienced. Performing in this stunning city has to be one of my highlights this year. I can’t wait to watch how Dubai embraces me and my music to bridge, connect, and unify at my forthcoming concert.”
In addition, the top 4 Indian ‘Idol Season 13′ finalists, The Fantastic 4, Winner, Rishi Singh and finalists Deboshmita, Bidipta and Chirag, will also bring their magical performances live for the audience on September 9. While Farhan’s performance will be at the Coca-Cola Arena, The Fantastic 4 will perform at The Agenda’ in Dubai.
These special concerts are organised by the leading lifestyle management company Blu Blood.
On being asked about The Fantastic 4 concert, who command a huge following in the Middle-Eastern Indian diaspora community, collectively said in a statement, “We can’t wait to experience performing for the Dubai audience. We are very excited to perform there and be able to continue entertaining our fans. Hope we can make it a magical experience for all the music lovers through our performance and keep the spirits high.”
Meanwhile, Farhan, who has been away from his directorial duties for a while, has ‘Jee Le Zaraa’ in the pipeline.
Kartik to be honoured with The Rising Global Superstar of Indian Cinema award at IFFM
Mumbai– Bollywood actor Kartik Aaryan will be honoured with the Rising Global Superstar of Indian Cinema award at the annual awards Gala night of the 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne on August 11.
The award will be presented by the Governor of Victoria, recognising Kartik’s remarkable achievements and his significant impact on the world of Indian cinema.
Kartik said: “I am deeply honoured and grateful to the Victorian government and the festival for this prestigious award and humbled to be celebrated at the 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne.”
“It is a tremendous privilege to receive this recognition for my work in Indian cinema. I have always believed in the power of storytelling and the ability of films to touch hearts and inspire minds. I look forward to celebrating the magic of cinema together,” the actor added.
The festival celebrates the diversity and richness of Indian cinema, showcasing the talent and creativity of Indian filmmakers to a global audience.
Moreover, as part of the celebration, the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will showcase multiple screenings of Kartik’s films including his recent success ‘Satyaprem Ki Katha’ and blockbuster ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’, which emerged as the biggest Hindi film of 2022.
Commenting on this momentous occasion, the festival director, Mitu Bhowmick Lange said: “We are thrilled to celebrate Kartik Aaryan at the 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne. He is much loved world wide especially in Australia and the diversity of his performances is very admirable.”
“His contributions to Indian cinema in young generation have been exceptional. We are excited to honour him with the Rising Global Superstar Of Indian Cinema award and looking forward to host him at the event,” Mitu added.
The 14th Indian Film Festival of Melbourne will take place from August 11 to August 20, 2023. The festival promises to be a spectacular celebration of Indian cinema and culture, offering over 100 films in 20 languages , discussions, and events for film enthusiasts and the wider community. (IANS)
