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Right after graduating from school, the average Indian youth probably used their recently attained freedom to watch A-rated films by going for Delhi Belly. It seemed like the dawn of a new era of Bollywood, where directors, writers, and actors would come together to tell gritty black comedies with relatable characters and slyly comment on the state of the country and its people. Since the Cbfc (popularly known as the Censor Board) came down heavily on the aforementioned movie and Udta Punjab for “polluting the minds of the Indian public,” said era came to an abrupt end. However, the subgenre—where unlucky or relatively innocent people accidentally find themselves in the middle of a giant mess—hasn’t completely run out of steam. In 2020, we got the hilarious Lootcase. 2 years later, Govinda Naam Mera was released. Then in 2024, there was Madgaon Express. And now, joining this list of amusing films,...

Vir Das Leaves The Crowd In Splits At The International Emmy Awards (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Comedian and actor Vir Das created history by becoming the first Indian to host the prestigious International Emmy Awards. He took to his social media handle to share a glimpse of his hosting, which was full of hilarious gags. From a reference from Shah Rukh Khan’s Baazigar to taking a dig at Will Smith’s Oscar slap gate, Vir did it all, leaving the crowd in splits.

Vir Das Giving A Reference From Shah Rukh Khan’s Baazigar

Vir Das could be seen saying how the dialogue, “Haar Ke Jeetne Wale Ko Baazigar Kehte Hain” from Shah Rukh Khan’s 1993 film Baazigar is his favorite. This led to a cheer from the audience. Das also translated the dialogue wherein it means that those who get rejected or defeated turn out to be the eventual winner.

When Imran Khan Regretted Paying Attention To Negative Revies For Break Ke Baad (Photo Credit – Prime Video)

The Imran Khan and Deepika Padukone starrer coming-of-age romantic comedy Break Ke Baad turns 14 today (November 26). Even though the movie had received mixed reviews and turned out to be a box office flop upon its release back then, it also managed to find its niche amongst a set of audiences over the years. While sharing some throwback pictures from the movie sets, Imran once revealed how he was affected by the negative reviews surrounding the film. The actor furthermore confessed that he failed to see the love that the movie was also garnering at the same time.

After sharing some throwback pictures from the sets of Break Ke Baad last year in August, Imran Khan also took to his Instagram stories to share some negative reviews from the critics that the movie had received back then.

I am sure you are familiar with those kinds of crime thrillers where a character (or a bunch of characters) finds oneself in the middle of a complicated gang war because they’ve robbed someone to satiate their greed, take care of some temporary hurdle in their life, or for no fault of their own. Matthew Vaughn’s Layer Cake is a great example. Quentin Tarantino’s Pulp Fiction fits the bill. Martin McDonagh’s Seven Psychopaths is an underappreciated entry into this subgenre. Abhinay Deo’s Delhi Belly, Kunal Kemmu’s Madgaon Express, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba’s Fukrey, and Rajesh Krishnan’s Lootcase are some decent films that explore the genre’s tropes through the lens of Bollywood. Then there are directors like Guy Ritchie and Joe Carnahan whose filmographies are chock-full of comedic capers like Lock, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch, RocknRolla, Smokin’ Aces, and Copshop. I...

Streaming platforms like Netflix are often accused of being the dumping ground for movies that were meant for theatrical release but then the distributors and the producers backed out because they thought it wouldn’t be a profitable venture. How can you tell if a made-for-theater movie is being dumped for streaming? Well, made-for-theater movies start with the animated production logo video and a short or long list of people that the makers want to thank; straight-to-streaming films don’t have that. Anyway, I believe that every movie should be released in theaters because you never know whether or not it’ll find an audience and rake in an unexpected amount of money. I also believe that films should get a theatrical release, even if it’s a limited one, because every filmmaker wants their film to be projected on the biggest possible screen instead of being used as background noise.

Last August, the exciting collaboration between Krg and Tvf was unveiled, teasing their inaugural feature film, ‘Powder,’ with a promise of non-stop laughter.

The teaser for ‘Powder’ gives us a glimpse into a rib-tickling escapade involving a group of small-town dreamers chasing quick riches, only to face a series of hilarious misadventures. At the center of it all lies the elusive ‘Powder,’ coveted by friends and foes alike. Can they outsmart their adversaries? Will their aspirations materialize? And what secrets does ‘Powder’ truly hold? Find out on July 12th as the film premieres nationwide and worldwide, delivering a side-splitting comedy tailored for Kannada audiences and beyond.

Developed by Krg Studios, ‘Powder’ marks Tvf’s entry into motion pictures and their debut Kannada venture, promising an uproarious cinematic experience.

Karthik Gowda of Krg and Arunabh Kumar of Tvf express their enthusiasm, stating, “Our aim is to champion diverse narratives that celebrate the spirit of youth.

After a nine-year hiatus, Imran Khan is making his comeback to Bollywood with the quirky comedy “Happy Patel”. Produced by his maternal uncle, Aamir Khan, this film marks a new chapter in Imran’s career. According to sources, Imran will star in and as Happy Patel, a role that promises to bring laughter and joy to audiences.

The film, directed by Vir Das, has already begun shooting in Goa. Vir Das, known for his acting chops in “Delhi Belly”, makes his directorial debut with this project. Mona Singh, a talented actress from “3 Idiots” and “Laal Singh Chaddha”, plays a pivotal role in the movie, while the female lead remains a surprise.

As per peepingmoon – Rahul

Raut , Aamir Khan Productions, known for its exceptional storytelling and cinematic excellence, has an exciting lineup of movies ahead. With “Happy Patel” joining the list, fans can expect a treat like no other. Imran...

Imran Khan on mental health(Photo Credit –Instagram)

For the past few months, Imran Khan has been getting candid about his career. The actor, who impressed people with Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na, Delhi Belly, Meri Brother Ki Dulhan, I Have Luv Storys, etc, has been missing from the big screen for many years. Last year, the internet started sharing how they missed the rom-com era featuring Khan. Since then, the actor decided to speak his mind.

Imran Khan expressed his desire to return, but nothing is certain yet. In a new interview, the actor spoke up about his mental health and how the industry treats a person when things go wrong. The Once Upon a Time in Mumbai star revealed how he did everything to disappear.

Imran Khan In Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na

In an interview with Film Companion, Imran Khan revealed, “The week before Jaane Tu Ya Jaane Na released,...

Imran Khan Breaks Silence On His Relationship With Lekha Washington & Rids Her Off Homewrecker Accusations ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Imran Khan and Avantika Malik’s love story was inspiring for many people. From being his childhood sweetheart to being his wife, it was no less than a fairytale. But it was all shattered when the couple parted ways and got divorced. After that, Imran has often been spotted with Lekha Washington, who has been reportedly blamed for the actor’s divorce from Avantika. Scroll below for more.

Imran and Lekha were seen together at the wedding of Aamir Khan‘s daughter, Ira Khan, with Nupur Shikhare in Udaipur. They made news for their alleged romance in 2021. Meanwhile, Avantaika has reportedly moved on and is allegedly dating Sahib Singh Lamba, whom she met through common friends. The Luck star has opened up about it and slammed people for holding Lekha responsible for the split.

New Delhi, Feb 4 (Ians) The Indian diaspora spread all over the world has mostly stayed connected to its roots. And one of the institutions that keeps this connection alive is Indian cinema. These films could be in Hindi or in any of the South Indian languages.

The Indian film market is spread far and wide, but Indian films also have to conform to the local culture and sensibilities, mainly of the religious kind. We do not make films that are against any other country or its culture, but when it comes to religious sentiments, considering the mixed population we have, Indian films feature characters from different religious backgrounds. Yet, Indian films cannot always please all people.

Almost all countries exhibiting films have their own censorship bodies. It is also not uncommon for them to occasionally ban films from theatrical release. The reason could be a vulgarity, nudity or religious sentiments being hurt.

Former actor Imran Khan, who is known for his works in ‘Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na’, ‘Delhi Belly’, ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara’, among others, has opened up on how he felt ‘insecure’ about his physique, and talked about his uphill fitness journey.

Taking to Instagram, shared a string of pictures, wherein he is showing his upper body part with stitch marks on it. The second picture is a collage in which he is flaunting his muscular back, while the last click shows him candidly waving at the cameras.

Along with the photos, Imran penned a long note, which read as: “I’ve always been skinny. I’m one of those hyper-metabolic people, my body just burns through whatever I consume. Oh no, what a terrible affliction! In my late teens, guys around me started joining gyms and working out. They started to expand, their biceps stretching the sleeves of their t-shirts.

Former actor Imran Khan, who is known for his works in ‘Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na’, ‘Delhi Belly’, ‘Once Upon a Time in Mumbai Dobaara’, among others, has opened up on how he felt ‘insecure’ about his physique, and talked about his uphill fitness journey.

Taking to Instagram, shared a string of pictures, wherein he is showing his upper body part with stitch marks on it. The second picture is a collage in which he is flaunting his muscular back, while the last click shows him candidly waving at the cameras.

Along with the photos, Imran penned a long note, which read as: “I’ve always been skinny. I’m one of those hyper-metabolic people, my body just burns through whatever I consume. Oh no, what a terrible affliction! In my late teens, guys around me started joining gyms and working out. They started to expand, their biceps stretching the sleeves of their t-shirts.

Actor Imran Khan, reflecting on his old filmography, has reminisced about the shooting of the Bollywood film ‘Once Upon Ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara’ (Ouatimd), calling it both a tricky film; and a tragic romance, as opposed to a gangster film.

Taking to Instagram, the Bollywood actor took a stroll down memory lane on the film’s 10th anniversary and wrote: “‘Once Upon Ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara’ was a tricky film. It was perceived and marketed as a gangster movie, but I had always seen it as a tragic romance; while the characters are gangsters, the plot is entirely driven by the love story, not the cops vs robbers stuff.”

Talking about its reception and his chemistry with his co-star Akshay Kumar, he sang praises for him, writing: “The film was not very well received upon release, and I shouldered most of the responsibility… but that never tarnished the...

Actor Imran Khan, reflecting on his old filmography, has reminisced about the shooting of the Bollywood film ‘Once Upon Ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara’ (Ouatimd), calling it both a tricky film; and a tragic romance, as opposed to a gangster film.

Taking to Instagram, the Bollywood actor took a stroll down memory lane on the film’s 10th anniversary and wrote: “‘Once Upon Ay Time in Mumbai Dobaara’ was a tricky film. It was perceived and marketed as a gangster movie, but I had always seen it as a tragic romance; while the characters are gangsters, the plot is entirely driven by the love story, not the cops vs robbers stuff.”

Talking about its reception and his chemistry with his co-star Akshay Kumar, he sang praises for him, writing: “The film was not very well received upon release, and I shouldered most of the responsibility… but that never tarnished the...

Indian filmmaker Kiran Rao’s sophomore effort, “Laapataa Ladies” (“Lost Ladies”), bows as a Centrepiece selection at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Set in 2001 in rural India, the film follows two young brides wearing identical crimson veils who get swapped during a train ride to their husbands’ villages after their weddings. It is based on “Two Brides” by Biplab Goswami, one of the winning scripts at the Cinestaan India Storytellers Contest, where Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan, one of the producers of “Lost Ladies,” was on the jury. The script was subsequently worked on by Sneha Desai and Divyanidhi Sharma, keeping Goswami’s vision intact.

“The script talks about women and opportunities and ideas that I’m very attracted to, especially freedoms for women,” Rao tells Variety. “The idea of these two girls on an adventure, trying to find their way, trying to figure out what they want to do with their lives,...

Mumbai, Sep 5 (Ians) Known for starring in films such as ‘Delhi Belly’, ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’, ‘ I Hate Love Stories’ and ‘Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na’, actor Imran Khan, who has been receiving a lot of positivity, revealed that he “went looking for ugly words” as it felt “familiar”.

Imran quit acting in late 2015 but however, recently hinted he would make a comeback. He has been receiving a lot of words of praise from social media users, who want to see him on screen once again.

However, Imran went silent on social media suddenly and he shared the reason why on Instagram with a disclaimer.

The post started with “** Trigger Warning Self Harm **”

He then revealed the reason for his silence.

“Sorry about the silence… when you’ve lived so long in darkness, the sunshine can feel unbearably bright at first. I’ve been flooded with so many message of love,...

Actor Imran Khan, who quit acting in 2015, shared an interesting anecdote from his 2011 films ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’ and ‘Delhi Belly. Imran took to Instagram, where shared a few “retro pics” from the sets of ‘Mere Brother Ki Dulhan’ (Mbkd), which also features Katrina Kaif, and ‘Delhi Belly’.

He wrote: “Once upon a time, there was no Instagram… so people used an app called Hipstamatic to add retro effects to their photos! Here’s some retro pics from the sets of Mbkd, along with a story; I remember working some wild double shifts for the song ‘Do Dhaari Talwaar’.”

He revealed that he shot the song ‘Do Dhaari Talwaar’ for four consecutive nights and during the day he was shooting for the track of ‘Delhi Belly.’

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Actor Imran Khan, who quit acting after 2015 and has now hinted at making a comeback to films, talked about the 2011 film ‘Delhi Belly’, which also stars Kunal Roy Kapoor and Vir Das. Imran said that he “freaking loved” the film and was sure the censor board would not pass it for its profanity, intense violence and sexual content.

Sharing a few pictures from the sets of the film, Imran captioned: “No sob stories, and no excuses here. I freaking Loved Delhi Belly. Every single day that we worked on that film, I was sure of two things; first, that it was a once-in-a-lifetime movie, the kind that you feel lucky to be a part of. “

He then revealed how he did some “method acting”.

“And second, that there was no way the censor board would ever let us release this thing. I’m glad I was only wrong on the second count!

The trailer of Haddi, a dark comedy film set in the underworld of Mumbai, has been released online and has created a buzz among the viewers. The film marks the second direction of Akshat Verma, who is known for writing the cult classic Delhi Belly. The film also features Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the lead role of a transgender gangster who wants to become a woman. Anurag Kashyap plays the antagonist, Amma, a ruthless don who is Haddi arch-enemy.

The trailer showcases the quirky and edgy tone of the film, as well as the impressive performances of the lead actors. The film promises to be a roller-coaster ride of humour, action, drama and emotion. The film also explores the history and struggles of the transgender community in India, and how Malkan tries to find his identity and love in a hostile world.

Haddi Trailer

The film also stars Ila Arun, Shriidhar Dubey,...

EntertainmentComedian Vir Das skillfully uses one of the most heated criticisms against him from Arnab Goswami to create promotional content.Instragram / YouTubePopular actor and stand-up comedian Vir Das has put out an interesting video snippet promoting his upcoming comedy tour across 33 countries. The comedian, widely known for his political satire, landed in controversy in 2021 after his stand-up piece titled “I come from two Indias” went viral. In it, he satirised India’s political misgovernance and systemic misogyny among other things, exposing himself to severe backlash. Republic TV head Arnab Goswami then went at him in a news hour debate, claiming that Vir Das was abusing India in America, where the said show was filmed. Now, the comedian has stitched bits of Arnab’s voice from the 2021 news hour debate and made a new promo for his upcoming comedy tour. In his new promotional reel, Vir Das makes a request to...

The trailer of the upcoming romantic comedy drama ‘Tiku Weds Sheru’ starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Avneet Kaur in lead roles was unveiled on Wednesday. The trailer showcases the story of two aspiring actors who get married. As per the trailer, the movie looks rather like a mix of a Bollywood rom-com with black comedy, having a bit of a similarity to ‘Delhi Belly’.

Somewhat satirical in nature, the movie is also well produced with great lighting and sound design. The dialogues in the trailer are also lighthearted, and the one which sticks out most is, “Big risk, big life. No risk, no life”, said by Nawaz.

The movie, while having a solid story, does not seem to take itself too seriously with the actors clearly having a good time.

The official synopsis of the movie reads: “Sheru and Tiku are marginalised souls from the underprivileged strata of society. They are ambitious for a better life,...

Exclusive: New Line’s feature take of John Green’s Turtles All the Way Down has added three: J. Smith-Cameron, Poorna Jagannathan and Maliq Johnson. They’re joining previously announced Isabela Merced, Cree Cicchino, Felix Mallard and Judy Reyes in the HBO Max movie.

Smith-Cameron plays Professor Abbott, Jagannathan appears as Dr. Singh and Johnson portrays Mychal.

The pic tackles anxiety through its 17-year-old protagonist, Aza Holmes. It’s not easy being Aza, but she’s trying… trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, and a good student, all while navigating an endless barrage of invasive, obsessive thoughts that she cannot control. When she reconnects with Davis, her childhood crush, Aza is confronted with fundamental questions about her potential for love, happiness, friendship, and hope in the face of her mental illness. The book debuted as an instant No. 1 bestseller with rights sold in over 30 countries, and more than 2 million copies in print.

Although not exactly that most exported genre towards the West, comedy still holds a significant part in the industries of Asian countries, even the style of humor can occasionally be described as “too local”. Nevertheless, there are movies whose style of comedy can be perceived as universal, with Korean titles being closer to the US style of comedy, Japanese being as weird and extreme as possible, Chinese following deadpan paths for the most part and Indian ones indulging in crudity on occasion. To be as inclusive as possible, we also included some romantic comedy titles, with the focus, as always, being on diversity

Without further delay, here are 25 great Asian comedies, from 2000 onwards, in alphabetical order

1. Boomerang Family

Song Hae-sung creates a rather entertaining narrative, whose base lies with the characters of the three siblings, who are all so immature, that essentially do not differ at all from their 15-year-old,...

Filmmaker Abhinay Deo opened up a new world in Bollywood a decade ago with his brilliant film Delhi Belly. A movie ahead of its time, Delhi Belly starred Imran Khan, Kunaal Roy Kapur and Vir Das the movie followed the journey of three friends who unknowingly become the target of a powerful gangster when they misplace his expensive diamonds. Produced by Aamir Khan, Delhi Belly was universally praised and now has became a cult film.

Abhinay Deo spoke about what went behind making the film that is still loved 10 years later. “It’s not often that filmmakers take the risk to stray away from a stereotypical story format and experiment with something new. It takes guts to be involved in the making of a movie like Delhi Belly. We were lucky to be backed by a producer like Aamir Khan, who paved a way for filmmakers like us that could...

In today’s Global Bulletin, BAFTA prepares online sessions for several top 2021 TV nominees; Modern Films picks up global rights to “Lady Boss”; Mise En Scéne Company adds “Anchorage” to its Marché du Film slate; Abacus Media Rights will distribute “The Masked Dancer U.K.” abroad; Amazon launches miniTV in India and sets “Sherni” premiere date; Head Gear and Big Wave Productions make key hires in the U.K.; Kaiser Chiefs frontman Ricky Wilson gets animated in Sky Kids’ “Dodo”; Strawberry Blond opens offices in Glasgow; and MTV U.K. partners with The Open University on a digital series for promising alumni.

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Jodie Comer, Steve McQueen, Hayley Squires and Waleed Zuaiter are a few of the stars headlining BAFTA’s The Television Sessions 2021, an annual event series — held online for the second year in a row — featuring BAFTA-nominated shows and talent. Taking place May 18 through June 4, the five panels...

Singer Keerthi Sagathia has released his new track, and looking back at working amid lockdown for most of the past year, he says the situation helped him connect with his music in a better way, in the process helping him come up with tracks in a lesser amount of time.

Titled Valam kis des gayo, the lyrics have been penned by Rishi Upadhyay and composed by Sagathia himself.

"I spent a lot of time in the studio during lockdown. In a way it helped me gain time in thinking and processing, and we worked together as a team on this song. Credit definitely goes to my team without which this wouldn't have been possible," Sagathia tells Ians.

The singer is known for his tracks such as I hate you like I love you, (Delhi Belly) , Tum tak (Raanjhanaa) and Mujh mein tu hi basa (Special 26), besides rendering the theme song...

Stand-up star and occasional actor Vir Das has a clear-cut strategy when it comes to balancing his two flourishing careers.

"I have to balance both careers. Stand up (comedy) takes time, so when I act that should be an interesting role," said Vir, revealing the reason which kept him away from films in 2020.

As an actor, Vir is known for his work in Bollywood films such as "Delhi Belly", "Go Goa Gone", "Mastizaade" and "Badmaash Company". Last year, he also starred in the black comedy web series "Hasmuk".

"I think "Hasmukh" was an interesting thing to pursue because a film takes a long time. For me, it's about finding a good character and telling a good story," he said.

Last month, Vir dropped his latest new comedy gig, "Outside In", created out of 30 virtual shows he did during lockdown and featuring audiences from all over the world.  --ians/dc/vnc...

Mumbai, Dec 6 (Ians) Actor Pradeep Kabra will soon have a cameo appearance in the TV show Maddam Sir.

"People have always appreciated me in negative roles and I sort of have an image of portraying an antagonist in a story. I am thrilled to be a part of 'Maddam Sir'," said the actor, who has featured in movies such as "Delhi Belly" and "Simmba".

He will be seen playing the role of Boondi Singh.

"He is a man who has been released from jail after seven years on parole, but as he steps out of the jail, he orchestrates a chilling hostage situation which will be one of the most challenging cases to solve for Maddam Sir team," said Pradeep.

This role is another addition to his various negative roles that he has essayed throughout his career.

"I feel every character brings a unique charm and it is equally exciting...

Failure, competition and the pressure of staying relevant perennially looms on actors in Bollywood. Some can cope with it and some cannot. Those who cannot, often quit and opt for a different path in another fields.

The author has jotted out a few names, who courted the limelight for a while but could not continue their journey in the world of glitz and sparkle called Bollywood.

Imran Khan

Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan's nephew Imran Khan has quit Bollywood as an actor. He broke the news earlier this month. Imran made his debut in Hindi film industry in 2008 with the hit film "Jaane Tu... Ya Jaane Na". However, most of what followed was forgettable fare as "Luck", "Kidnap", "I Hate Luv Story" and "Break Ke Baad". There was "Delhi Belly" in 2011, but that was an odd success, clearly not enough. Imran's last big screen outing was in 2015 with Kangana Ranaut...

Actor and comedian Vir Das, who was named to Variety’s “10 Comics to Watch” list in 2017, has enlisted UTA for worldwide representation in all areas.

Das’ latest comedy special, “Vir Das: For India” debuted on Netflix in January. He has a long history with the streamer, becoming the first comedian from India to have a stand-up special on the platform when his show “Abroad Understanding” premiered in 2017. Following the success of that show, Das inked a multi-special deal and followed it up with “Losing It” in 2018. Currently, Das stars in the local language series “Hasmukh,” which he also created.

After making a splash with guest appearances on “Conan,” the actor made his U.S. television debut on “Whiskey Cavalier” in 2019. Das was a series regular on the ABC drama, which starred Scott Foley and Lauren Cohen. The same year, Das launched the Amazon Prime Video series “Jestination Unknown,” an unscripted...

Starting on August 4th a romantic musical drama series Bandish Bandits will begin to unfold over on Amazon Prime. Produced and created by Amritpal Singh Bindra and directed by Anand Tiwari, the all-new Amazon Original Series is set in Jodhpur and tells the story of two young musicians, hailing from contrasting backgrounds played by Shreya Chaudhry and Ritwik Bhowmik. Bandish Bandits also features an exciting original soundtrack, composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, who are also making their digital debut with this show.

The ten-part series also includes veteran actors including Naseeruddin Shah, Atul Kulkarni, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Sheeba Chaddha and Rajesh Tailang.

Bandish Bandits follows the story of Radhe and Tamanna. Radhe is a singing prodigy determined to follow in the classical footsteps of his grandfather. Tamanna is a rising pop sensation desperate to become India’s first international popstar. Radhe’s world is turned upside down when he falls in love with Tamanna.

India's sprawling capital Delhi has been the setting of many cinematic stories, and perhaps the most well-known international project is the one that captured the city's flamboyant Punjabi culture in Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding (2001). Beyond that, there have been countless other mainstream Delhi-based Bollywood hits across all genres, from comedy (2011's Delhi Belly) to romantic drama (2011's Rockstar) and everything in-between.

But there are few films that have delved into the Delhi's dark underbelly such as Sunit Sinha's Slow Burn (Ranj), which bows in the Mumbai Film Festival's India Story section. The film ...

India's sprawling capital Delhi has been the setting of many cinematic stories, and perhaps the most well-known international project is the one that captured the city's flamboyant Punjabi culture in Mira Nair's Monsoon Wedding (2001). Beyond that, there have been countless other mainstream Delhi-based Bollywood hits across all genres, from comedy (2011's Delhi Belly) to romantic drama (2011's Rockstar) and everything in-between.

But there are few films that have delved into the Delhi's dark underbelly such as Sunit Sinha's Slow Burn (Ranj), which bows in the Mumbai Film Festival's India Story section. The film ...

Blackmail

Starring Irrfan Khan, Kriti Kulhari, Arunodoy Singh, Divya Dutta, Praduman Singh, Anuja Sathe, Omi Vaidya

Directed by Abhinay Deo

If I didn’t know about Irrfan’s health issue I’d still be shaken by his hangdog unenthusiastic expression as he plods through his chosen life of a born loser in this savagely funny satire on adultery and blackmail.

In the strikingly shot (by cinematographer Jay Oza) opening we see Irrfan struggling to stay afloat through his office hours, fighting shy of going home because the spark has gone from his marriage and wife who watches cheesy song sequences on television to while away her time. Actually it was never there, the spark I mean. In a wedding song that comes on at the end of the film taken from Irrfan’s Dev’s marriage to Reena (Kirti Kulhari) seven years earlier, we see how mismatched and ill-at-ease the couple was.

Aamir Khan has praised one more film which is surely going to help that movie in some way. The film in question is none other than Kaalakaandi, directed by Akshat Verma, who wrote Aamir’s quirky 2011 comedy Delhi Belly. Aamir saw the film at a special screening and tweeted that he found the film very funny and that it made him laugh a lot. He also praised the performance of Saif Ali Khan and the direction of Akshat Verma.

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That brilliant writer of Delhi Belly is at it again. The language of Akshay Verma’s directorial debut Kaalakaandi has stunned shocked and embarrassed many. I remember the then-chairperson of the Cbfc Pahlaj Nihalani warning me, “The gaalis that you will hear in this film are what you’ve never heard in your life.” Akshat laughs, “ThankfullyRead More

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After starring in Rangoon and Chef this year which didn’t do well at the box office, Saif Ali Khan has once again stepped up and will star in a very different role in his upcoming film, Kaalakaandi. The film marks the directorial debut of Delhi Belly writer Akshat Verma and stars Khan in a quirkyRead More

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We have your first look into the world of Saif Ali Khan’s Kaalakaandi. The film, which is a raucous tale about life, death, karma, that barrels through one monsoon night in Mumbai, talks about the journey of six characters from different walks of life.

Kaalakaandi’s trailer takes us on a rollercoaster ride with star Saif Ali Khan as you have never seen him before along with the eclectic ensemble of Deepak Dobriyal, Vijay Raaz, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Sobhita Dhulipala, Akshay Oberoi, Isha Talwar, Shenaz Treasury, Shivam Patil, Amyra Dastur, Nary Singh and Neil Bhoopalam. The film marks the directorial debut of ‘Delhi Belly’ writer Akshat Verma.

Saif says, “The film is a cross section of Mumbai with underworld goons, doomed bankers and idealistic lovers all mixed together in this karmic tale about love, crime and living a lifetime in one night!! I truly consider it to be one...

The recent brouhaha over Saif Ali Khan’s next film Kalaakandi will now be streamed on Netflix but not released in theatres shows how producers are now jittery about their products when it comes to economics. Director Akshat Verma had made the hit Delhi Belly under the aegis of Aamir Khan Productions six years ago. ButRead More

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Actor director Kunaal Roy Kapur known for his performance in films like Delhi Belly and Nautanki Saala...

By now we all know that Saif Ali Khan will soon be seen in the film Kaalakaandi which marks the directorial debut of Delhi Belly writer, Akshat Verma. In fact the makers of the film had recently come out with a teaser that had created a strong buzz online. But now we hear that though it wasRead More

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The soundtrack by Ram Sampath was inspired by various genres of music like rock and blues. Bhaag Dk Bose, Switty and Saigal Blues are some of the most memorable songs from Delhi Belly...

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Having done a phenomenal job on the screenplay of Delhi Belly, Akshat Verma is gearing up for the release of his upcoming directorial venture Kaalakaandi.

The film comprises of an extremely talented bunch of actors including Saif Ali Khan, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Vijay Raaz, Deepak Dobriyal, Akshay Oberoi, Sobhita Dhulipala, Isha Talwar, Shenaz Treasury, Amyra Dastur and Neil Bhoopalam in a special appearance.

Working with an ensemble cast could be challenging, but Akshat did it with ease. In fact he had a great time bonding with all of them. “The most interesting thing about working with an ensemble cast is that every day is unpredictable because all these actors have a different way of working, a different way of approaching their scenes and also a different pace to how they come at it.”

“It serves to keep me on my toes in terms of how to configure my direction style to what they would bring.

Having done a tremendous job with the screenplay of Delhi Belly, Akshat Verma...

Having done a tremendous job with the screenplay of Delhi Belly, Akshat Verma, who is making his directorial debut with the Saif Ali Khan starrer Kaalakaandi, is on his way to making another urban story that delves into the real life and times of the people living in the city.

In a recent interview Saif Ali Khan said, “Kaalakaandi is one of the best movies I’ve been in. Akshat has done a stellar job reflecting the soul of Mumbai. It highlights its underbelly and counterculture so brilliantly, and for that, it needs to be celebrated।”

“Kaalakaandi is a labour of love. It is something that my team and I have been working on for a few years now. The role was tailor-made for Saif and he has done a swell job with his performance. We are overwhelmed with the response that we have received for the teaser and can...

Releasing on September 8th, Kaalakaandi stars Saif Ali Khan. The dark comedy is the directorial debut of Akshat Verma. Having written one of the best new age comedy Delhi Belly back in 2011 which received quite an overwhelming response from the audience, Akshat Verma is all set to showcase his new work with Kaalakaandi.

Set in Mumbai, the movie is said to be a thrilling dark comedy based on the lives of six urban and ambitious characters from different worlds. Kaalakaandi is going to be a raucous tale about life, death and karma that barrels through one monsoon night.

Here’s something cool, Kaalakaandi was written specifically with Saif Ali Khan in mind. It took over two years before the script was presented to the actor and to add to their surprise, Saif gave a nod in just 5 minutes after reading it!

“Kaalakaandi is a film I’m so happy to be a part of!

Cinestaan Film Company announces the release of its next film Kaalakaandi on September 08 directed by Akshat Verma, writer of the cult film Delhi Belly....

Back in 2011 filmmaker, Abhinay Deo’s debut venture Delhi Belly turned out to be a rather memorable film. Later in 2016 the director returned to the big screen with the action flick Force 2. Well now we hear that Deo is all set to recreate the magic of DelhiBelly with his next film titled Raita.Read More

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It is not surprising to see a commercial star like Saif Ali Khan trying to explore off-beat films. The actor has dipped his hands in varied genres in the past. This time round, he has decided to experiment with a black comedy, a genre rarely tapped in Bollywood. Akshat Varma (of Delhi Belly fame) willRead More

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