<p>Adding more feathers to his cap, Nawazuddin Siddiqui who is set to croon a rap song 'Swaggy Chudiyan'&nbsp;for his forthcoming film 'Bole Chudiyan', dropped the teaser of the song today.<br />
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The actor gave a sneak peek of his first ever rap as he shared the teaser on Twitter.<br />
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In the 28-second teaser, giving a rustic flavour to the rap, Nwazuddin is seen crooning the song in style. Later, a glimpse of the female lead Tamannaah Bhatia is seen in the video.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Excited to share the teaser of my first ever Rap song <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Swaggychudiyan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Swaggychudiyan</a> with <a href="https://twitter.com/tamannaahspeaks?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@tamannaahspeaks</a> for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BoleChudiyan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BoleChudiyan</a> directed by <a href="https://twitter.com/ShamasSiddiqui?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ShamasSiddiqui</a>. thank u team <a href="https://twitter.com/woodpeckermv?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@woodpeckermv</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Kiranzaveri9?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Kiranzaveri9</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/rajeshbhatia?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#rajeshbhatia</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/ZeeMusicCompany?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ZeeMusicCompany</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/kumaarofficial?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@kumaarofficial</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/anuragbedi?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@anuragbedi</a> <a href="https://t.co/cIdVzk5rJQ">pic.twitter.com/cIdVzk5rJQ</a></p>
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<p>The song is penned by Kumaar and composed by Inder and Sunny Bawra.<br />
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'Bole Chudiyan'&nbsp;will be directed by Nawazuddin's brother Shamas Siddiqui and produced by Rajesh and Kiran Bhatia of Woodpecker Movies.&nbsp;<br />
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It will be extensively shot in Rajasthan.<br />
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Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap will also be seen joining the cast of the film on Nawazuddin Siddiqui's request.<br />
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Recently, the 'Gangs of Wasseypur'&nbsp;fame wrapped up shooting for Honey Trehan's debut film 'Raat Akeli Hai'&nbsp;in which he will be seen alongside Radhika Apte.&nbsp;<br />
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He also joined the cast of <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/cast-of-housefull-4-reunites-for-a-new-song-220119">'Housefull 4'</a>&nbsp;for rolling a song.&nbsp;</p>


Adding more feathers to his cap, Nawazuddin Siddiqui who is set to croon a rap song 'Swaggy Chudiyan' for his forthcoming film 'Bole Chudiyan', dropped the teaser of the song today.

Adding more feathers to his cap, Nawazuddin Siddiqui who is set to croon a rap song 'Swaggy Chudiyan' for his forthcoming film 'Bole Chudiyan', dropped the teaser of the song today. The actor gave a sneak peek of his first ever rap as he shared the teaser on Twitter. In the 28-second teaser, giving a rustic flavour to the rap, Nwazuddin is seen crooning the song in style. Later, a glimpse of the female lead Tamannaah Bhatia is seen in the video. Excited to share the teaser of my first ever Rap song #Swaggychudiyan with @tamannaahspeaks for #BoleChudiyan directed by @ShamasSiddiqui. thank u team @woodpeckermv @Kiranzaveri9 #rajeshbhatia, @ZeeMusicCompany @kumaarofficial @anuragbedi pic.twitter.com/cIdVzk5rJQ — Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@Nawazuddin_S) July 15, 2019 × The song is penned by Kumaar and composed by Inder and Sunny Bawra. 'Bole Chudiyan' will be directed by Nawazuddin's brother Shamas Siddiqui and produced by Rajesh and Kiran Bhatia of Woodpecker Movies. It will be extensively shot in Rajasthan. Filmmaker Anurag Kashyap will also be seen joining the cast of the film on Nawazuddin Siddiqui's request. Recently, the 'Gangs of Wasseypur' fame wrapped up shooting for Honey Trehan's debut film 'Raat Akeli Hai' in which he will be seen alongside Radhika Apte. He also joined the cast of 'Housefull 4' for rolling a song.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui drops teaser of song 'Swaggy Chudiyan'

<p>Looks like fans will have to wait a bit longer for 'Sacred Games' season 2. The Netflix show starring Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui was earlier scheduled on air from June 28 onwards but now, media reports state that the second season will come out a few months later.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to reports, both the stars are busy with work commitments and hence the shooting of season 2 hasn't gotten over yet. Saif is in London shooting for 'Jawani Janeman' while Nawaz is busy with the shooting of Bole Chudiyan, his brother's directorial venture.</p>

<p>Now, the release date for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sacred-games-2-teaser-is-out-reveals-new-characters-in-the-epic-saga-216309">'Sacred Games 2' </a>has been pushed to August end by the streaming platform. Netflix reportedly did not want the release date of the second season to clash with another big ticket show on the platform.<br />
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The first season of the popular Netflix series, which also featured Radhika Apte, Surveen Chawla, Karan Wahi, Rajshree Deshpande and Kubbra Sait, was released on July 6, 2018, and got rave reviews from both viewers and critics alike.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is said that the second season will have an array of stars including Kalki Koechlin, Ranveer Shorey, Sobhita Dhulipala and Harshita Gaur. Netflix had given a sneak peek into the second season with a teaser a few months back.&nbsp;</p>


Looks like fans will have to wait a bit longer for 'Sacred Games' season 2. The Netflix show starring Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui was earlier scheduled on air from June 28 onwards but now, media reports state that the second season will come out a few months later.

Looks like fans will have to wait a bit longer for 'Sacred Games' season 2. The Netflix show starring Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui was earlier scheduled on air from June 28 onwards but now, media reports state that the second season will come out a few months later. According to reports, both the stars are busy with work commitments and hence the shooting of season 2 hasn't gotten over yet. Saif is in London shooting for 'Jawani Janeman' while Nawaz is busy with the shooting of Bole Chudiyan, his brother's directorial venture. Now, the release date for 'Sacred Games 2' has been pushed to August end by the streaming platform. Netflix reportedly did not want the release date of the second season to clash with another big ticket show on the platform. The first season of the popular Netflix series, which also featured Radhika Apte, Surveen Chawla, Karan Wahi, Rajshree Deshpande and Kubbra Sait, was released on July 6, 2018, and got rave reviews from both viewers and critics alike. It is said that the second season will have an array of stars including Kalki Koechlin, Ranveer Shorey, Sobhita Dhulipala and Harshita Gaur. Netflix had given a sneak peek into the second season with a teaser a few months back.

Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui's 'Sacred Games 2' pushed to August?

<p>After an impressive performance in Netflix`s `Sacred Games`, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nawazuddin-siddiqui-bags-an-international-project-no-lands-man-207916">Nawazuddin Siddiqui </a>is all set for his second outing with the online streaming giant for its upcoming film `Serious Men`.</p>

<p>The actor will play the lead role in the movie which will be directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Sudhir Mishra.</p>

<p>It will be an adaptation of journalist and writer Manu Joseph's novel of the same name. Film critic Taran Adarsh shared the details about the upcoming project on his Twitter handle.</p>

<p>''IT’S OFFICIAL... After #SacredGames, Nawazuddin Siddiqui to play the lead role in Netflix’s upcoming film #SeriousMen... An adaptation of Manu Joseph’s book #SeriousMen... Directed by Sudhir Mishra... This will be Nawaz’s second project with Netflix.''</p>

<p>'Serious Men` was Manu Joseph's debut novel which released in 2010. It is a satire that revolves around the relationship of father and son from the Dalit community.</p>

<p>Nawazuddin will next be seen in 'Bole Chudiyan'&nbsp;which is scheduled to go on floor this month.</p>

<p>Recently, the 'Gangs of Wasseypur'&nbsp;actor wrapped up shooting for Honey Trehan`s debut film 'Raat Akeli Hai'&nbsp;in which he will be seen alongside Radhika Apte.</p>

<p>He has also joined the cast of 'Housefull 4'&nbsp;for a special song.&nbsp;</p>


After an impressive performance in Netflix`s `Sacred Games`, Nawazuddin Siddiqui is all set for his second outing with the online streaming giant for its upcoming film `Serious Men`.

After an impressive performance in Netflix`s `Sacred Games`, Nawazuddin Siddiqui is all set for his second outing with the online streaming giant for its upcoming film `Serious Men`. The actor will play the lead role in the movie which will be directed by National Award-winning filmmaker Sudhir Mishra. It will be an adaptation of journalist and writer Manu Joseph's novel of the same name. Film critic Taran Adarsh shared the details about the upcoming project on his Twitter handle. ''IT’S OFFICIAL... After #SacredGames, Nawazuddin Siddiqui to play the lead role in Netflix’s upcoming film #SeriousMen... An adaptation of Manu Joseph’s book #SeriousMen... Directed by Sudhir Mishra... This will be Nawaz’s second project with Netflix.'' 'Serious Men` was Manu Joseph's debut novel which released in 2010. It is a satire that revolves around the relationship of father and son from the Dalit community. Nawazuddin will next be seen in 'Bole Chudiyan' which is scheduled to go on floor this month. Recently, the 'Gangs of Wasseypur' actor wrapped up shooting for Honey Trehan`s debut film 'Raat Akeli Hai' in which he will be seen alongside Radhika Apte. He has also joined the cast of 'Housefull 4' for a special song.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui bags lead role in Netflix's 'Serious Men'

<p>Nawazuddin Siddiqui mostly wore kurtas and shirts in the first season of Netflix's original 'Sacred Games'. In the second season Siddiqui's character Ganesh Gaitonde suits up. Netflix India revealed the looks of the two lead actors- Siddiqui and Saif Ali Khan as Sartaj Singh- on social media on Friday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While Khan's look remains more or less the same, Gaitonde goes through some makeover perhaps because he ages further in the storyline.&nbsp;Netflix India shared what the characters will look like in the much-awaited season. "Pichli baar kya bola tha Ganesh bhai ko? Aukaaat," read the caption for Nawazuddin Siddiqui`s photo. &nbsp;It`s safe to say that Nawazuddin looks his intriguing best in the poster. It hints at the actor`s rise in the second season as the show follows his story after he died in the first season.</p>

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<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sacred-games-2-teaser-is-out-reveals-new-characters-in-the-epic-saga-216309">The teaser was shared a few days back on social media </a>which revealed the new addition to the star cast. Pankaj Tripathi, Kalki Koechlin and Ranvir Shorey join the cast in season 2.&nbsp;</p>

<p>In the short clip shared by the makers, fans were introduced to Sartaj (Saif Ali Khan), Ganesh Gaitonde (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) and Trivedi (Pankaj Tripathi) from the previous season. New additions to the show, Ranvir Shorey (to play Shahid Khan) and Kalki Koechlin (to play Batya Abelman) were also introduced.</p>

<p>Pankaj Tripathi, who essayed the character of an enigmatic godman in the first season, is expected to have a more prominent role in the second season.The series is based on Vikram Chandra`s 2006 novel of the same name.The popular show received an overwhelming response from the audience and critics owing to its gripping plot and powerful performances.The plot, in the first season, revolved around the lives of Mumbai city cop Sartaj Singh, and crime lord Ganesh Gaitonde.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The show progressed as the lives of the two characters collided.Singh was shown on a timed mission to uncover a terror attack on Mumbai for which he had been given 25 days to solve the mystery. All the eight hour-long episodes were directed by Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane.&nbsp;</p>


Nawazuddin Siddiqui mostly wore kurtas and shirts in the first season of Netflix's original 'Sacred Games'. In the second season Siddiqui's character Ganesh Gaitonde suits up.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui mostly wore kurtas and shirts in the first season of Netflix's original 'Sacred Games'. In the second season Siddiqui's character Ganesh Gaitonde suits up. Netflix India revealed the looks of the two lead actors- Siddiqui and Saif Ali Khan as Sartaj Singh- on social media on Friday. While Khan's look remains more or less the same, Gaitonde goes through some makeover perhaps because he ages further in the storyline. Netflix India shared what the characters will look like in the much-awaited season. "Pichli baar kya bola tha Ganesh bhai ko? Aukaaat," read the caption for Nawazuddin Siddiqui`s photo. It`s safe to say that Nawazuddin looks his intriguing best in the poster. It hints at the actor`s rise in the second season as the show follows his story after he died in the first season. View this post on Instagram Pichli baar kya bola tha Ganesh bhai ko? Aukaat! A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) on May 9, 2019 at 9:34pm PDT × View this post on Instagram Agar Sartaj ko system badalna hai, toh khel toh khelna hi padega. A post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in) on May 10, 2019 at 1:30am PDT × The teaser was shared a few days back on social media which revealed the new addition to the star cast. Pankaj Tripathi, Kalki Koechlin and Ranvir Shorey join the cast in season 2. In the short clip shared by the makers, fans were introduced to Sartaj (Saif Ali Khan), Ganesh Gaitonde (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) and Trivedi (Pankaj Tripathi) from the previous season. New additions to the show, Ranvir Shorey (to play Shahid Khan) and Kalki Koechlin (to play Batya Abelman) were also introduced. Pankaj Tripathi, who essayed the character of an enigmatic godman in the first season, is expected to have a more prominent role in the second season.The series is based on Vikram Chandra`s 2006 novel of the same name.The popular show received an overwhelming response from the audience and critics owing to its gripping plot and powerful performances.The plot, in the first season, revolved around the lives of Mumbai city cop Sartaj Singh, and crime lord Ganesh Gaitonde. The show progressed as the lives of the two characters collided.Singh was shown on a timed mission to uncover a terror attack on Mumbai for which he had been given 25 days to solve the mystery. All the eight hour-long episodes were directed by Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane.

Sacred Games 2: Ganesh Gaitonde suits up for the new season

<p>Netflix's original series <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-sacred-games-review-saif-ali-khan-nawazuddin-siddiquis-new-series-is-an-edgy-thriller-thats-worth-your-time-149242">'Sacred Games' ended as a cliff-hanger </a>in 2018 and ever since then fans have been eagerly waiting for the season 2 of the popular show. Looks like the wait is finally over as Netflix dropped the teaser of the second season on Monday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>While the plot details are not known, the teaser does give a glimpse of the new characters in the show. The teaser opens with Saif Ali Khan dressed as Sartaj Singh then moves to Ganesh Gaitonde (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) looking dapper in a suit to Kalki Koechlin, Ranvir Shorey and ultimately to Pankaj Tripathi who can be seen sporting long hair and big frame glasses.</p>

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<p>For those who have watched the first season, would recall that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/sacred-games-season-2-pankaj-tripathi-joins-cast-and-crew-in-south-africa-190714">Tripathi made a brief appearance at the end </a>as one of three men who influenced Gaitonde's life. Not much was revealed about his character. The second season will have Tripathi in a full-fledged role. Also, Kalki Koechlin and Ranvir Shorey are said to play pivotal roles in the saga.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The second season will also have Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane co-directing the epsiodes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The teaser does not reveal the premiere date. For that, we will have to wait for the trailer to come out.&nbsp;</p>


Netflix's original series 'Sacred Games' ended as a cliff-hanger in 2018 and ever since then fans have been eagerly waiting for the season 2 of the popular show.

Netflix's original series 'Sacred Games' ended as a cliff-hanger in 2018 and ever since then fans have been eagerly waiting for the season 2 of the popular show. Looks like the wait is finally over as Netflix dropped the teaser of the second season on Monday. While the plot details are not known, the teaser does give a glimpse of the new characters in the show. The teaser opens with Saif Ali Khan dressed as Sartaj Singh then moves to Ganesh Gaitonde (Nawazuddin Siddiqui) looking dapper in a suit to Kalki Koechlin, Ranvir Shorey and ultimately to Pankaj Tripathi who can be seen sporting long hair and big frame glasses. Season 2 is coming. Put your chattris in the air. #SacredGamesS2 pic.twitter.com/1ACW0eVGDe — Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) May 6, 2019 × For those who have watched the first season, would recall that Tripathi made a brief appearance at the end as one of three men who influenced Gaitonde's life. Not much was revealed about his character. The second season will have Tripathi in a full-fledged role. Also, Kalki Koechlin and Ranvir Shorey are said to play pivotal roles in the saga. The second season will also have Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane co-directing the epsiodes. The teaser does not reveal the premiere date. For that, we will have to wait for the trailer to come out.

'Sacred Games 2' teaser is out, reveals new characters in the epic saga

<p>Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been officially roped in to star and co-produce Bangladeshi filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s ‘No Land’s Man’, according to a report published in Variety.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film will be predominantly in English-language that will chronicle a tragic and strange story with a mix of funny moments as a South Asian man meets an Australian girl in the US.</p>

<p>Speaking about the film, Nawazuddin said, “The script explores today’s strange world, with strong humour, satire, and emotion,” said Siddiqui. “I felt compelled to be associated with the project in more than just the capacity of an actor, as I thought this is that kind of film which really needs to be made.”</p>

<p>The film will be co-produced by popular Bangladeshi actress Nusrat Imrose Tisha and Mostofa alongside Anjan Chowdhury of the Bangladeshi conglomerate the Square Group. Nawazuddin will produce through his Magic If Films.</p>

<p>‘No Lands Man’ came into the picture when it won the Motion Picture Association of America and Asia Pacific Screen Awards’ Script Development fund in 2014. It was part of the Asian Project Market at Busan and was chosen as the best project at India’s Film Bazaar the same year. The film is in pre-production currently and principal photography will commence later this year.</p>

<p>Nawazuddin recently starred in this year’s Sundance and Berlin title ‘Photograph’. He was also seen in 2018 Cannes and Toronto title ‘Manto.’&nbsp;</p>


Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been officially roped in to star and co-produce Bangladeshi filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s ‘No Land’s Man’, according to a report published in Variety.

Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui has been officially roped in to star and co-produce Bangladeshi filmmaker Mostofa Sarwar Farooki’s ‘No Land’s Man’, according to a report published in Variety. The film will be predominantly in English-language that will chronicle a tragic and strange story with a mix of funny moments as a South Asian man meets an Australian girl in the US. Speaking about the film, Nawazuddin said, “The script explores today’s strange world, with strong humour, satire, and emotion,” said Siddiqui. “I felt compelled to be associated with the project in more than just the capacity of an actor, as I thought this is that kind of film which really needs to be made.” The film will be co-produced by popular Bangladeshi actress Nusrat Imrose Tisha and Mostofa alongside Anjan Chowdhury of the Bangladeshi conglomerate the Square Group. Nawazuddin will produce through his Magic If Films. ‘No Lands Man’ came into the picture when it won the Motion Picture Association of America and Asia Pacific Screen Awards’ Script Development fund in 2014. It was part of the Asian Project Market at Busan and was chosen as the best project at India’s Film Bazaar the same year. The film is in pre-production currently and principal photography will commence later this year. Nawazuddin recently starred in this year’s Sundance and Berlin title ‘Photograph’. He was also seen in 2018 Cannes and Toronto title ‘Manto.’

Nawazuddin Siddiqui bags an international project, 'No Land's Man'

<p>One of the most anticipated web series of 2019 is season 2 of 'Sacred Games'. The first season, that released on Netflix in 2018 was a game changer of sorts as some major names from Bollywood were a part of the show. Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui starred in the show and it was co-directed by Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane. And while the makers have confirmed that the shooting of the second season is on, the release date has not been revealed so far.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday though, Netlfix posted a cryptic message on social media which made fans curious. In a tweet, Netflix India hinted at something big coming up in 14 days. &nbsp;"Calendar nikaal. Tareekh likh le. 14 din mein kuch bada hone wala hai," the tweet read which was then retweeted by Motwane.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Now, 14 days from would be 1st April which is known worldwide as fool's day. So is Netflix planning a major April Fool's prank on its viewers or as fans have been predicting, will the OTT platform reveal the first look or trailer of the 'Sacred Games 2' &nbsp;on that day.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Guess we will have to wait and watch.&nbsp;</p>


One of the most anticipated web series of 2019 is season 2 of 'Sacred Games'. The first season, that released on Netflix in 2018 was a game changer of sorts as some major names from Bollywood were a part of the show.

One of the most anticipated web series of 2019 is season 2 of 'Sacred Games'. The first season, that released on Netflix in 2018 was a game changer of sorts as some major names from Bollywood were a part of the show. Saif Ali Khan and Nawazuddin Siddiqui starred in the show and it was co-directed by Anurag Kashyap and Vikramaditya Motwane. And while the makers have confirmed that the shooting of the second season is on, the release date has not been revealed so far. On Tuesday though, Netlfix posted a cryptic message on social media which made fans curious. In a tweet, Netflix India hinted at something big coming up in 14 days. "Calendar nikaal. Tareekh likh le. 14 din mein kuch bada hone wala hai," the tweet read which was then retweeted by Motwane. Calendar nikaal. Tareekh likh le. 14 din mein kuch bada hone wala hai. — Netflix India (@NetflixIndia) March 19, 2019 × 🤔 https://t.co/DZBRQ8xETH — Vikramaditya Motwane (@VikramMotwane) March 19, 2019 × Now, 14 days from would be 1st April which is known worldwide as fool's day. So is Netflix planning a major April Fool's prank on its viewers or as fans have been predicting, will the OTT platform reveal the first look or trailer of the 'Sacred Games 2' on that day. Guess we will have to wait and watch.

Did Netflix just give a major hint on 'Sacred Games 2' release date?

<p>Makers today released the first trailer of ‘Photograph’ starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sanya Malhotra. The film is here after seeing its world premiere at the Sundance Film festival 2019 and its European premiere at the recently concluded Berlin Film Festival.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film is written and directed by ‘The Lunchbox’ director Ritesh Batra.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As for the trailer, it shows Nawazuddin as a guy who likes to take photographs. He stumbles upon a girl Miloni played by Sanya at the Gateway of India in Mumbai. As they talk over a photo he clicks of her, their love story begins. Sweet and gripping, the film looks at being a slice of life film.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Presented by Amazon Studios in association with The Match Factory, the film will premiere in Indian theatres on March 15.</p>

<p><em>Watch the trailer here: </em></p>

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Makers today released the first trailer of ‘Photograph’ starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sanya Malhotra. The film is here after seeing its world premiere at the Sundance Film festival 2019 and its European premiere at the recently concluded Berlin Film Festival.

Makers today released the first trailer of ‘Photograph’ starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sanya Malhotra. The film is here after seeing its world premiere at the Sundance Film festival 2019 and its European premiere at the recently concluded Berlin Film Festival. The film is written and directed by ‘The Lunchbox’ director Ritesh Batra. As for the trailer, it shows Nawazuddin as a guy who likes to take photographs. He stumbles upon a girl Miloni played by Sanya at the Gateway of India in Mumbai. As they talk over a photo he clicks of her, their love story begins. Sweet and gripping, the film looks at being a slice of life film. Presented by Amazon Studios in association with The Match Factory, the film will premiere in Indian theatres on March 15. Watch the trailer here:

'Photograph' trailer: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sanya Malhotra make for a fresh pair in romantic film

<p>After the critcially acclaimed 'The Lunchbox', filmmaker RItesh Batra has teamed up with Nawazuddin Siddiqui once again for 'Photograph'. Co-starring Sanya Malhotra, the film earned praises during its screening at the Berlin Film Festival recently.&nbsp;<br />
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Releases in India on 15th March. <a href="https://twitter.com/sanyamalhotra07?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sanyamalhotra07</a><a href="https://twitter.com/Nawazuddin_S?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Nawazuddin_S</a> directed by <a href="https://twitter.com/riteshbatra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@riteshbatra</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/PhotographAmzn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PhotographAmzn</a> <a href="https://t.co/MXtDmIEumc">pic.twitter.com/MXtDmIEumc</a></p>
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<p>Taking to Twitter, trade analyst Taran Adarsh too revealed the news, writing, "Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sanya Malhotra... #TheLunchbox director Ritesh Batra`s new film #Photograph to now release on 15 March 2019 in India... New poster."<br />
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The poster shows Nawazuddin, poised with a camera, standing in front of the Gateway of India, in Mumbai, while Sanya can be seen in a green top carrying a blue bag on her shoulders.<br />
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'Photograph' was earlier premiered at the Sundance Film Festival.<br />
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The plot is set in Dharavi, Mumbai, where Nawaz is essaying the character of a photographer and Sanya Malhotra will be seen playing the role of an introvert college girl. She was last seen in the blockbuster ‘Badhaai Ho’.&nbsp;</p>


After the critcially acclaimed 'The Lunchbox', filmmaker RItesh Batra has teamed up with Nawazuddin Siddiqui once again for 'Photograph'. Co-starring Sanya Malhotra, the film earned praises during its screening at the Berlin Film Festival recently.

After the critcially acclaimed 'The Lunchbox', filmmaker RItesh Batra has teamed up with Nawazuddin Siddiqui once again for 'Photograph'. Co-starring Sanya Malhotra, the film earned praises during its screening at the Berlin Film Festival recently. The film was initially scheduled to release on 1st March but will now release on 15th March instead. The makers tweeted a new poster and wrote, "Two worlds met with the help of a #PhotographMovie. Releases in India on 15th March. @riteshbatra @Nawazuddin_S @sanyamalhotra07" Two worlds met with the help of a 📸 #PhotographMovie Releases in India on 15th March. @sanyamalhotra07@Nawazuddin_S directed by @riteshbatra @PhotographAmzn pic.twitter.com/MXtDmIEumc — Atul Mohan (@atulmohanhere) February 14, 2019 × Taking to Twitter, trade analyst Taran Adarsh too revealed the news, writing, "Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sanya Malhotra... #TheLunchbox director Ritesh Batra`s new film #Photograph to now release on 15 March 2019 in India... New poster." The poster shows Nawazuddin, poised with a camera, standing in front of the Gateway of India, in Mumbai, while Sanya can be seen in a green top carrying a blue bag on her shoulders. 'Photograph' was earlier premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. The plot is set in Dharavi, Mumbai, where Nawaz is essaying the character of a photographer and Sanya Malhotra will be seen playing the role of an introvert college girl. She was last seen in the blockbuster ‘Badhaai Ho’.

Release of Nawazuddin Siddiqui's 'Photograph' pushed to this date

<p>Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s portrayal as Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray has been met with a lot of praise for his work. While he looks convincing as Thackeray in the film, some Muslim fans of the actor felt he betrayed the community he belongs to as the late Maharashtrian leader had many contrarian views on the role of Muslims in the state. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/thackeray-review-nawazuddin-siddiqui-shines-in-a-story-that-overlooks-the-late-leaders-controversial-past-192815">Read the&nbsp;film's review here.&nbsp;</a></p>

<p>In an interview with HT, as people question his political inclinations, Nawazuddin said, “An actor doesn’t have his own ideology. Whenever I play a role, I have to believe in the ideology and philosophy of the character. Without understanding his ideology, I cannot do justice to the character. Once the task is done, I step out of the character and move ahead to step into another character and his ideology.”</p>

<p>He added that just because he does political films, it does not imply that he is ever interested in joining politics. He said, “I will never join politics, not even in future. I am an artist and will continue to be an artist all my life.”</p>

<p>He also spoke of how the audience is used to seeing a positive ending. He said, “The films have spoiled us. We only want to see victory at the end. I did another film Raman Raghav 2.0 but it did not leave the desired impact on the minds of the audience probably because of the negative protagonist.”</p>

<p>“I have played many positive roles like the ones in Freaky Ali, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Mom. They are not negative roles. They are grey-shade characters. Raman Raghav was a grey character. Negative characters used to exist in earlier films when the villains only had negative qualities. I haven’t played a character with not even a single positive trait. I like playing such characters and they look good on screen.</p>

<p>“Why don’t you ask other actors that why don’t they play negative roles? Our stars play only positive roles for over 20- 30 years. Why don’t you ask the stars, whom you and I are a fan of, play only one kind of role throughout their lives?” he added.</p>

<p>‘Thackeray’ released in the theatres on January 25 along with Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Manikarnika’. The film has met with a lukewarm response at the box office in comparison to ‘Manikarnika’ that is doing fairly well.&nbsp;<br />
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Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s portrayal as Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray has been met with a lot of praise for his work. While he looks convincing as Thackeray in the film, some Muslim fans of the actor felt he betrayed the community he belongs to as the late Maharashtrian leader had many contrarian views on the role of Muslims in the state.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s portrayal as Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray has been met with a lot of praise for his work. While he looks convincing as Thackeray in the film, some Muslim fans of the actor felt he betrayed the community he belongs to as the late Maharashtrian leader had many contrarian views on the role of Muslims in the state. Read the film's review here. In an interview with HT, as people question his political inclinations, Nawazuddin said, “An actor doesn’t have his own ideology. Whenever I play a role, I have to believe in the ideology and philosophy of the character. Without understanding his ideology, I cannot do justice to the character. Once the task is done, I step out of the character and move ahead to step into another character and his ideology.” He added that just because he does political films, it does not imply that he is ever interested in joining politics. He said, “I will never join politics, not even in future. I am an artist and will continue to be an artist all my life.” He also spoke of how the audience is used to seeing a positive ending. He said, “The films have spoiled us. We only want to see victory at the end. I did another film Raman Raghav 2.0 but it did not leave the desired impact on the minds of the audience probably because of the negative protagonist.” “I have played many positive roles like the ones in Freaky Ali, Bajrangi Bhaijaan and Mom. They are not negative roles. They are grey-shade characters. Raman Raghav was a grey character. Negative characters used to exist in earlier films when the villains only had negative qualities. I haven’t played a character with not even a single positive trait. I like playing such characters and they look good on screen. “Why don’t you ask other actors that why don’t they play negative roles? Our stars play only positive roles for over 20- 30 years. Why don’t you ask the stars, whom you and I are a fan of, play only one kind of role throughout their lives?” he added. ‘Thackeray’ released in the theatres on January 25 along with Kangana Ranaut’s ‘Manikarnika’. The film has met with a lukewarm response at the box office in comparison to ‘Manikarnika’ that is doing fairly well.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui: I will never join politics. I am an artist and will continue to be all my life

<p>Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer `Thackeray` is slowly but steadily picking up pace at the domestic box office, according to trade analysts. The bilingual biopic has managed to collect Rs 22.90 crore in its opening weekend.&nbsp;<br />
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Trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to his Twitter handle to share the box office collection of the film.<br />
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"#Thackeray has a healthy weekend... #Marathi version is dominating with superb biz, while #Hindi version is best in #Maharashtra... Fri 6 cr, Sat 10 cr, Sun 6.90 cr. Total: ? 22.90 cr. India biz. #Hindi #Marathi," he tweeted.The film earned Rs 6 crore on Day 1, Rs 10 crores on its second day and Rs 6.90 crore on Sunday, taking its total collections to Rs 22.90 crores.</p>

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<p>The biographical drama released on January 25 alongside Kangana Ranaut’s `Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi`.&nbsp;<br />
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`Thackeray` was released simultaneously, on January 25, in both Marathi and Hindi. &nbsp;However, the film has been performing exceptionally well in Marathi.Despite the tough competition at the Box Office, Nawazuddin is garnering immense appreciation for his performance from both film critics and audience and the film is scoring well in Maharashtra compared to other states. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/thackeray-review-nawazuddin-siddiqui-shines-in-a-story-that-overlooks-the-late-leaders-controversial-past-192815">Read the review of 'Thackeray' here.</a><br />
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Directed by MNS leader Abhijeet Panse, `Thackeray` follows Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackarey`s life and his transition from being a cartoonist to becoming one of the most respected and powerful politicians of India.<br />
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Apart from Nawazuddin, the film also stars Amrita Rao.&nbsp;</p>


Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer `Thackeray` is slowly but steadily picking up pace at the domestic box office, according to trade analysts. The bilingual biopic has managed to collect Rs 22.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui-starrer `Thackeray` is slowly but steadily picking up pace at the domestic box office, according to trade analysts. The bilingual biopic has managed to collect Rs 22.90 crore in its opening weekend. Trade analyst Taran Adarsh took to his Twitter handle to share the box office collection of the film. "#Thackeray has a healthy weekend... #Marathi version is dominating with superb biz, while #Hindi version is best in #Maharashtra... Fri 6 cr, Sat 10 cr, Sun 6.90 cr. Total: ? 22.90 cr. India biz. #Hindi #Marathi," he tweeted.The film earned Rs 6 crore on Day 1, Rs 10 crores on its second day and Rs 6.90 crore on Sunday, taking its total collections to Rs 22.90 crores. #Thackeray has a healthy weekend... #Marathi version is dominating with superb biz, while #Hindi version is best in #Maharashtra... Fri 6 cr, Sat 10 cr, Sun 6.90 cr. Total: ₹ 22.90 cr. India biz. #Hindi #Marathi — taran adarsh (@taran_adarsh) January 28, 2019 × The biographical drama released on January 25 alongside Kangana Ranaut’s `Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi`. `Thackeray` was released simultaneously, on January 25, in both Marathi and Hindi. However, the film has been performing exceptionally well in Marathi.Despite the tough competition at the Box Office, Nawazuddin is garnering immense appreciation for his performance from both film critics and audience and the film is scoring well in Maharashtra compared to other states. Read the review of 'Thackeray' here. Directed by MNS leader Abhijeet Panse, `Thackeray` follows Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackarey`s life and his transition from being a cartoonist to becoming one of the most respected and powerful politicians of India. Apart from Nawazuddin, the film also stars Amrita Rao.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's 'Thackeray' earns Rs 23 crores on its opening weekend

<p>The Republic Day weekend usually has a lot of moolah riding on it according to Bollywood trade pundits. The theatres opened up to two films today -- ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’ and ‘Thackeray’ as both Kangana Ranaut and Nawazuddin Siddiqui race to woo the audience.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Based on the life of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray who united the people of Mumbai on various fronts and fought for their rights, ‘Thackeray’ opened to a grand welcome by the people. The film released in some theatres in the Maharashtrian capital at sharp 7:45 am.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The first show on the first day was announced as packed to its full capacity.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Shiv Sena workers were seen with drums, dancing on the streets after having watched the film. They even burned firecrackers on the roads, celebrating the film and its release.</p>

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<p>Director Abhijeet Panse was also seen at one of the theatres for the first show, probably to gauge the public’s reaction. He apparently <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/video-of-thackeray-director-abhijit-panse-walking-out-of-films-premiere-goes-viral-192697">walked out of the film's premiere</a> soon after he reached the venue.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Meanwhile, some workers were seen staging a protest outside some theatres including INOX cinema of Navi Mumbai. Apparently, the cinema owners had not put up the poster of the film which irked the workers. After a brief protest, the owners were forced to put up the poster which led to the disbursement of the crowd. This chaos led to the first show at the theatre getting delayed by some time.&nbsp;</p>

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The Republic Day weekend usually has a lot of moolah riding on it according to Bollywood trade pundits. The theatres opened up to two films today -- ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’ and ‘Thackeray’ as both Kangana Ranaut and Nawazuddin Siddiqui race to woo the audience.

The Republic Day weekend usually has a lot of moolah riding on it according to Bollywood trade pundits. The theatres opened up to two films today -- ‘Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’ and ‘Thackeray’ as both Kangana Ranaut and Nawazuddin Siddiqui race to woo the audience. Based on the life of Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray who united the people of Mumbai on various fronts and fought for their rights, ‘Thackeray’ opened to a grand welcome by the people. The film released in some theatres in the Maharashtrian capital at sharp 7:45 am. The first show on the first day was announced as packed to its full capacity. Shiv Sena workers were seen with drums, dancing on the streets after having watched the film. They even burned firecrackers on the roads, celebrating the film and its release. Director Abhijeet Panse was also seen at one of the theatres for the first show, probably to gauge the public’s reaction. He apparently walked out of the film's premiere soon after he reached the venue. Meanwhile, some workers were seen staging a protest outside some theatres including INOX cinema of Navi Mumbai. Apparently, the cinema owners had not put up the poster of the film which irked the workers. After a brief protest, the owners were forced to put up the poster which led to the disbursement of the crowd. This chaos led to the first show at the theatre getting delayed by some time.

'Thackeray' opens to good response as Shiv Sena workers celebrate with drums and firecrackers

<p>A controversy erupted on Thursday after a video surfaced showing 'Thackeray' film's director Abhijit Panse leaving in a huff from the cinema hall where the film's premiere was held. Panse reportdely walked out after he was asked to sit in the theatre's front row.<br />
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The video also shows producer of the film, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, purportedly persuading Panse to stay back, but the latter refused to budge. The two, however, were not audible in the video.<br />
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Sources in the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Panse's party, however, charged that there was no seat left for its leader to sit notwithstanding him being the flick's director.<br />
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Soon after the video surfaced, MNS workers in neighbouring Thane erased Raut's name from the film's posters put up in the city in protest.<br />
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Raut, a Rajya Sabha member, could not be reached for his version.<br />
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'Thackeray' is a biopic of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray and has Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui essaying the late leader's role. The film is slated to hit theatres Friday.<br />
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"There was no seat left for Panse to seat. Then he was offered a seat in the front row. At least the film's director should get a seat to sit, right?" a MNS source said.<br />
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Panse, talking a new channel in Thane, said for him "the movie was more important than the controversy".<br />
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"Let the film get released. I am happy it is gaining popularity...It is a good movie and everyone should see it," he told the channel.<br />
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Asked if he was unhappy given the controversy, Panse counter questioned, "Do you feel I am unhappy?"<br />
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"This is at personal level and can be sorted out. Now, let's concentrate on the release of the movie. From the feedback I have received, it is a good movie," he added.<br />
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Hitting out at Raut without naming him, MNS spokesperson Sandeep Deshpande said Thackeray used to treat even a common member of the Shiv Sena with love and not insult "which was also the message of the film".<br />
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"But the producer of the film did not get the message #ISupportAbhijitPanse," Deshpande said on Twitter.<br />
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Deshpande also hailed party workers for teaching a lesson on the social media to a "big man with narrow mindset". He, however, did not name the "big man".<br />
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Meanwhile, the MNS put up banners across Thane extending wishes to the movie and displaying Panse's name prominently.&nbsp;</p>


A controversy erupted on Thursday after a video surfaced showing 'Thackeray' film's director Abhijit Panse leaving in a huff from the cinema hall where the film's premiere was held.

A controversy erupted on Thursday after a video surfaced showing 'Thackeray' film's director Abhijit Panse leaving in a huff from the cinema hall where the film's premiere was held. Panse reportdely walked out after he was asked to sit in the theatre's front row. The video also shows producer of the film, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut, purportedly persuading Panse to stay back, but the latter refused to budge. The two, however, were not audible in the video. Sources in the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena (MNS), Panse's party, however, charged that there was no seat left for its leader to sit notwithstanding him being the flick's director. Soon after the video surfaced, MNS workers in neighbouring Thane erased Raut's name from the film's posters put up in the city in protest. Raut, a Rajya Sabha member, could not be reached for his version. 'Thackeray' is a biopic of Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray and has Bollywood actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui essaying the late leader's role. The film is slated to hit theatres Friday. "There was no seat left for Panse to seat. Then he was offered a seat in the front row. At least the film's director should get a seat to sit, right?" a MNS source said. Panse, talking a new channel in Thane, said for him "the movie was more important than the controversy". "Let the film get released. I am happy it is gaining popularity...It is a good movie and everyone should see it," he told the channel. Asked if he was unhappy given the controversy, Panse counter questioned, "Do you feel I am unhappy?" "This is at personal level and can be sorted out. Now, let's concentrate on the release of the movie. From the feedback I have received, it is a good movie," he added. Hitting out at Raut without naming him, MNS spokesperson Sandeep Deshpande said Thackeray used to treat even a common member of the Shiv Sena with love and not insult "which was also the message of the film". "But the producer of the film did not get the message #ISupportAbhijitPanse," Deshpande said on Twitter. Deshpande also hailed party workers for teaching a lesson on the social media to a "big man with narrow mindset". He, however, did not name the "big man". Meanwhile, the MNS put up banners across Thane extending wishes to the movie and displaying Panse's name prominently.

Video of 'Thackeray' director Abhijit Panse walking out of film's premiere goes viral

<p>As ‘Thackeray’ gets ready for a countrywide release tomorrow on January 25, politician-filmmaker Sanjay Raut who has produced the film feels that it is the perfect way to take the story to a global audience.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Recalling his time under Thackeray’s wings, Raut said, “People have been asking me to write on him. Someone had personally asked Balasaheb to write his autobiography as well, but he turned it down stating that his life was an open book.” Raut wrote the story of Thackeray based on his own experiences.”&nbsp;</p>

<p>He added, “Balasaheb always fought for the rights of those wronged. His life was about mobilising, uniting and empowering the youth to stand up for themselves. I want the current generation to learn from his life. If only they look within, they will discover the dormant power that lies with them.”</p>

<p>This will not be the only movie made on the Shiv Sena founder as Raut said that he plans on making more on his life and said, “Balasaheb’s legacy cannot be contained in a span of two hours. Hence, before the film is out, the sequels are already in place.”</p>

<p>This almost makes one remember the time when Bal Thackeray was alive and had famously said, “I am a people’s person. I cannot be contained in a book. I would not like to have my biography penned’.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-thackeray-trailer-nawazuddin-siddiqui-will-remind-you-of-the-maratha-mogul-in-this-biopic-186629">film’s trailer</a> has met with positive response, indicating that it might have a good run at the box office too.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It features Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amrita Rao and is directed by Abhijit Panse.&nbsp;</p>


As ‘Thackeray’ gets ready for a countrywide release tomorrow on January 25, politician-filmmaker Sanjay Raut who has produced the film feels that it is the perfect way to take the story to a global audience.

As ‘Thackeray’ gets ready for a countrywide release tomorrow on January 25, politician-filmmaker Sanjay Raut who has produced the film feels that it is the perfect way to take the story to a global audience. Recalling his time under Thackeray’s wings, Raut said, “People have been asking me to write on him. Someone had personally asked Balasaheb to write his autobiography as well, but he turned it down stating that his life was an open book.” Raut wrote the story of Thackeray based on his own experiences.” He added, “Balasaheb always fought for the rights of those wronged. His life was about mobilising, uniting and empowering the youth to stand up for themselves. I want the current generation to learn from his life. If only they look within, they will discover the dormant power that lies with them.” This will not be the only movie made on the Shiv Sena founder as Raut said that he plans on making more on his life and said, “Balasaheb’s legacy cannot be contained in a span of two hours. Hence, before the film is out, the sequels are already in place.” This almost makes one remember the time when Bal Thackeray was alive and had famously said, “I am a people’s person. I cannot be contained in a book. I would not like to have my biography penned’. The film’s trailer has met with positive response, indicating that it might have a good run at the box office too. It features Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Amrita Rao and is directed by Abhijit Panse.

Sanjay Raut confirms 'Thackeray' sequel: Balasaheb’s legacy cannot be contained in a span of two hours

<p>Filmmaker Ritesh Batra's next directorial venture 'Photograph', featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sanya Malhotra in lead, will release in India on March 8.</p>

<p>The film will have its world premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, which will be held at Park City, Utah in the US from January 24 to February 3, 2019.</p>

<p>Batra announced the release date on Twitter.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"The story begins... #PhotographMovie. Releases in cinemas in India on 8th March 2019," he tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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Releases in cinemas in India on 8th March, 2019. <a href="https://twitter.com/PhotographAmzn?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@PhotographAmzn</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Nawazuddin_S?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Nawazuddin_S</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/sanyamalhotra07?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sanyamalhotra07</a> <a href="https://t.co/c6ZK78ehP8">pic.twitter.com/c6ZK78ehP8</a></p>
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<p>The story follows a struggling street photographer, pressured to marry by his grandmother. He convinces a shy stranger to pose as his fiancee and the pair develops a connection that transforms them into ways that they could not expect.</p>

<p>Batra is best known for directing the critically-acclaimed film 'The Lunchbox' which featured Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur, and Nawazuddin.</p>


Filmmaker Ritesh Batra's next directorial venture 'Photograph', featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sanya Malhotra in lead, will release in India on March 8. The film will have its world premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, which will be held at Park City, Utah in the US from January 24 to February 3, 2019.

Filmmaker Ritesh Batra's next directorial venture 'Photograph', featuring Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sanya Malhotra in lead, will release in India on March 8. The film will have its world premiere at the 2019 Sundance Film Festival, which will be held at Park City, Utah in the US from January 24 to February 3, 2019. Batra announced the release date on Twitter. "The story begins... #PhotographMovie. Releases in cinemas in India on 8th March 2019," he tweeted. The story begins... #PhotographMovie 📸 Releases in cinemas in India on 8th March, 2019. @PhotographAmzn @Nawazuddin_S @Sanyamalhotra07 pic.twitter.com/c6ZK78ehP8 — riteshbatra (@riteshbatra) January 22, 2019 × The story follows a struggling street photographer, pressured to marry by his grandmother. He convinces a shy stranger to pose as his fiancee and the pair develops a connection that transforms them into ways that they could not expect. Batra is best known for directing the critically-acclaimed film 'The Lunchbox' which featured Irrfan Khan, Nimrat Kaur, and Nawazuddin.

Ritesh Batra's next 'Photograph' starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui to release in March

<p>Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui on Wednesday described Mumbai as a "city of dreams" that has helped several outsiders like him pen their success stories.</p>

<p>The Uttar Pradesh born actor's next release is 'Thackeray', a biopic on Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray who advocated the 'Maharashtra for Maharashtrians' plank in the late 1960s.</p>

<p>The actor, who has done the pendulum shift from playing progressive Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto to enacting the role of Thackeray, dismissed fears of belonging to a Hindi speaking northern state and living in Mumbai and said the city welcomed everyone with open arms.</p>

<p>"I think Mumbai is a place which has the maximum number of outsiders. I am also an outsider there. Lakhs and thousands of people have realised their dreams in that city... Whoever has come there from the outside -- someone is a superstar, a writer, a singer. They have become someone or the other," Nawazuddin told reporters here.</p>

<p>Not so long ago, in the years before he became a star, the actor from Budhana village in Muzaffarnagar reportedly could not act in the local Ram Lila because of his minority status following objections from the local Shiv Sena unit. But Mumbai dispelled many of his fears.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"If this zehniyat (mindset) had been prevalent in the city, all these things would not have been possible. I came out of a small village in UP and went there and saw dreams. No other place would have helped me make my dreams come true. And it happened in a bindas (carefree) manner. The kind of narrow-minded thinking that we harbour about Mumbai, it doesn't exist in the city," he said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Nawazuddin's casting as Thackeray raised a lot of eyebrows but the actor said he has 'full freedom' to pick or reject any role.</p>

<p>"Since 1991, I have only thought about becoming an actor day and night. Whenever I get a role like this, I feel happy that some of the hard work that I have done in the past 25 years will be executed.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I will do whatever role I want to do. I enjoy doing challenging roles. I like to be pushed outside my comfort zone. Experiment as much as possible, there is only one life to live," he said.</p>

<p>However, the actor said he draws a line at doing some kinds of films and, stretching his arms in a gesture reminiscent of Shah Rukh Khan, said there are some roles he cannot do. The two actors had starred together in the 2017 film 'Raees'.</p>

<p>Every character he plays has an effect on his personal life, Nawazuddin said.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He said his mother was overjoyed when she found out that he was playing the title role of Thackeray in the biopic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Her happiness is my happiness. That's it," he added.</p>

<p>If things were in his control, he would only do romantic films, he joked.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I love doing romance. But Anurag Kashyap has spoiled me. He always puts a gun in my hand. My upcoming films 'Roam Rome Mein', 'Photograph' and 'Motichoor' are all romantic and I had a lot of fun working in these," he said.</p>

<p>As a National School of Drama graduate, Nawazuddin has a special connection with the capital.</p>

<p>Asked if he would like to go back to plays, the actor said he is currently enjoying his time at the movies.</p>

<p>"As of now, I'm very happy doing films. If I reach a saturation point, I'll definitely head back to theatre. It is has given me a lot," he said.</p>

<p>Also present at the event were actor Amrita Rao, senior Shiv Sena leader and producer-writer Sanjay Raut and co-producer Urvashi Raut.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Thackeray' is set to clash with 'Manikarnika - The Queen of Jhansi' this Friday. &nbsp;</p>


Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui on Wednesday described Mumbai as a "city of dreams" that has helped several outsiders like him pen their success stories. The Uttar Pradesh born actor's next release is 'Thackeray', a biopic on Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray who advocated the 'Maharashtra for Maharashtrians' plank in the late 1960s.

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui on Wednesday described Mumbai as a "city of dreams" that has helped several outsiders like him pen their success stories. The Uttar Pradesh born actor's next release is 'Thackeray', a biopic on Shiv Sena founder Bal Thackeray who advocated the 'Maharashtra for Maharashtrians' plank in the late 1960s. The actor, who has done the pendulum shift from playing progressive Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto to enacting the role of Thackeray, dismissed fears of belonging to a Hindi speaking northern state and living in Mumbai and said the city welcomed everyone with open arms. "I think Mumbai is a place which has the maximum number of outsiders. I am also an outsider there. Lakhs and thousands of people have realised their dreams in that city... Whoever has come there from the outside -- someone is a superstar, a writer, a singer. They have become someone or the other," Nawazuddin told reporters here. Not so long ago, in the years before he became a star, the actor from Budhana village in Muzaffarnagar reportedly could not act in the local Ram Lila because of his minority status following objections from the local Shiv Sena unit. But Mumbai dispelled many of his fears. "If this zehniyat (mindset) had been prevalent in the city, all these things would not have been possible. I came out of a small village in UP and went there and saw dreams. No other place would have helped me make my dreams come true. And it happened in a bindas (carefree) manner. The kind of narrow-minded thinking that we harbour about Mumbai, it doesn't exist in the city," he said. Nawazuddin's casting as Thackeray raised a lot of eyebrows but the actor said he has 'full freedom' to pick or reject any role. "Since 1991, I have only thought about becoming an actor day and night. Whenever I get a role like this, I feel happy that some of the hard work that I have done in the past 25 years will be executed. "I will do whatever role I want to do. I enjoy doing challenging roles. I like to be pushed outside my comfort zone. Experiment as much as possible, there is only one life to live," he said. However, the actor said he draws a line at doing some kinds of films and, stretching his arms in a gesture reminiscent of Shah Rukh Khan, said there are some roles he cannot do. The two actors had starred together in the 2017 film 'Raees'. Every character he plays has an effect on his personal life, Nawazuddin said. He said his mother was overjoyed when she found out that he was playing the title role of Thackeray in the biopic. "Her happiness is my happiness. That's it," he added. If things were in his control, he would only do romantic films, he joked. "I love doing romance. But Anurag Kashyap has spoiled me. He always puts a gun in my hand. My upcoming films 'Roam Rome Mein', 'Photograph' and 'Motichoor' are all romantic and I had a lot of fun working in these," he said. As a National School of Drama graduate, Nawazuddin has a special connection with the capital. Asked if he would like to go back to plays, the actor said he is currently enjoying his time at the movies. "As of now, I'm very happy doing films. If I reach a saturation point, I'll definitely head back to theatre. It is has given me a lot," he said. Also present at the event were actor Amrita Rao, senior Shiv Sena leader and producer-writer Sanjay Raut and co-producer Urvashi Raut. 'Thackeray' is set to clash with 'Manikarnika - The Queen of Jhansi' this Friday.

Mumbai only city in world that makes dreams come true: Nawazuddin Siddiqui

<p>Nawazuddin Siddiqui's autobiography may have garnered criticism from all quarters in 2017 but the actor states he believes in staying away from contorversies as much as possible. Siddiqui claims controversies just shift the focus of the audience from his work to personal life.&nbsp;<br />
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The actor, who became a popular name post the success of 2012 film 'Gangs of Wasseypur', got embroiled in a controversy in 2017 after the release of his autobiography 'An Ordinary Life'.<br />
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In his memoir, co-written by Rituparna Chatterjee, Nawazuddin detailed his relationships and flings with former Miss India Niharika Singh and actor Sunita Rajwar allegedly without their consent.&nbsp;<br />
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The actor later withdrew the book and apologised for hurting the sentiments of women whose name he had mentioned in the memoir.<br />
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"I am just the same person. I am an actor and I just want to work. I just want to act. I don't want to talk about anyone and what is happening in my personal life. I don't want people to focus on that. I am known and have become popular due to my work and so I just want to concentrate on my work," Nawazuddin told PTI.&nbsp;<br />
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There were also allegations against him that he hired a private detective to spy on his wife.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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"I do not feel bad. I just feel why focus on someone's personal life. Celebrities are also human being. Everyone criticises celebrities for every little thing and that should not happen. They are normal human beings," he added.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The 44-year-old actor said he is afraid of controversies and wants to concentrate on his work.&nbsp;<br />
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"For me my career is important. After so many years of struggle I am getting to work so I want to focus on it. I want to try and stay away from all this. Now whether I get affected or not, it is a personal thing."&nbsp;<br />
<br />
Nawazuddin will be seen next in 'Thackeray', which releases this Friday. His upcoming projects are 'Motichoor Chaknachoor', 'Photograph' and 'Roam Rome Mein'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>(With PTI inputs)</p>


Nawazuddin Siddiqui's autobiography may have garnered criticism from all quarters in 2017 but the actor states he believes in staying away from contorversies as much as possible.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui's autobiography may have garnered criticism from all quarters in 2017 but the actor states he believes in staying away from contorversies as much as possible. Siddiqui claims controversies just shift the focus of the audience from his work to personal life. The actor, who became a popular name post the success of 2012 film 'Gangs of Wasseypur', got embroiled in a controversy in 2017 after the release of his autobiography 'An Ordinary Life'. In his memoir, co-written by Rituparna Chatterjee, Nawazuddin detailed his relationships and flings with former Miss India Niharika Singh and actor Sunita Rajwar allegedly without their consent. The actor later withdrew the book and apologised for hurting the sentiments of women whose name he had mentioned in the memoir. "I am just the same person. I am an actor and I just want to work. I just want to act. I don't want to talk about anyone and what is happening in my personal life. I don't want people to focus on that. I am known and have become popular due to my work and so I just want to concentrate on my work," Nawazuddin told PTI. There were also allegations against him that he hired a private detective to spy on his wife. "I do not feel bad. I just feel why focus on someone's personal life. Celebrities are also human being. Everyone criticises celebrities for every little thing and that should not happen. They are normal human beings," he added. The 44-year-old actor said he is afraid of controversies and wants to concentrate on his work. "For me my career is important. After so many years of struggle I am getting to work so I want to focus on it. I want to try and stay away from all this. Now whether I get affected or not, it is a personal thing." Nawazuddin will be seen next in 'Thackeray', which releases this Friday. His upcoming projects are 'Motichoor Chaknachoor', 'Photograph' and 'Roam Rome Mein'. (With PTI inputs)

Nawazuddin Siddiqui: Afraid of controversy, want to stay away from it

<p>Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sanya Malhotra starrer 'Photograph' will be screened at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival in February.&nbsp;The film's director, Ritesh Batra took to Twitter to share the news.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Hello all, `Photograph` will be screened at the #Berlinale2019," Batra posted on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="hi">Hello all, <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/photograph?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#photograph</a> will also be screened at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/berlinale2019?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#berlinale2019</a><br />
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<p>The lead actor, Nawazuddin too shared the news on his Twitter page. "Super Excited to inform you all that after being officially selected at the prestigious SundanceFilmFestival2019 my film #photograph will also be screened at the #berlinale2019 Thank You @riteshbatra for doing this wonder &amp; @sanyamalhotra07 for being a wonderful part of this(sic)" the actor tweeted.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Super Excited to inform you all that after being officially selected at the prestigious <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SundanceFilmFestival2019?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SundanceFilmFestival2019</a><br />
my film <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/photograph?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#photograph</a> will also be screened at the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/berlinale2019?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#berlinale2019</a><br />
Thank You <a href="https://twitter.com/riteshbatra?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@riteshbatra</a> for doing this wonder &amp; <a href="https://twitter.com/sanyamalhotra07?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@sanyamalhotra07</a> for being a wonderful part of this. <a href="https://t.co/NxBiJQQM5V">pic.twitter.com/NxBiJQQM5V</a></p>
— Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@Nawazuddin_S) <a href="https://twitter.com/Nawazuddin_S/status/1086158805510037504?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 18, 2019</a></blockquote>
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<p>According to the official site of the festival, 'Photograph' will be part of the Berlinale Special Gala at the Friedrichstadt-Palast where it will have its European premiere. It also features in Berlinale Special films category. The fest will start from February 7 and will run till February 17. The festival will also have a screening of Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Photograph' revolves around a struggling street photographer (Nawazuddin), who is pressured to marry by his grandmother. He convinces a shy stranger to pose as his fiancee.&nbsp;<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bombairiya-to-hamid-11-indies-to-look-forward-to-in-2019-189218">Also see:&nbsp;'Bombairiya' to 'Hamid': 11 Indies to look forward to in 2019</a></p>

<p>It also stars Farrukh Jaffar, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Vijay Raaz, Jim Sarbh, Akash Sinha and Saharsh Kumar Shukla.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Photograph' is Nawazuddin's second film with director Ritesh Batra. The actor-director duo earlier worked in 'The Lunchbox'.&nbsp;</p>

<p>'Photograph' will also premiere at Sundance Film Festival 2019, which will be held from January 24 to February 3, 2019.</p>


Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sanya Malhotra starrer 'Photograph' will be screened at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival in February. The film's director, Ritesh Batra took to Twitter to share the news.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Sanya Malhotra starrer 'Photograph' will be screened at the 69th Berlin International Film Festival in February. The film's director, Ritesh Batra took to Twitter to share the news. "Hello all, `Photograph` will be screened at the #Berlinale2019," Batra posted on Thursday. Hello all, #photograph will also be screened at the #berlinale2019 Berlinale Special Gala Photograph von Ritesh Batra mit Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sanya Malhotra, Farrukh Jaffar, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Vijay Raaz, Jim Sarbh, Akash Sinha, Saharsh Kumar Shukla — riteshbatra (@riteshbatra) January 17, 2019 × The lead actor, Nawazuddin too shared the news on his Twitter page. "Super Excited to inform you all that after being officially selected at the prestigious SundanceFilmFestival2019 my film #photograph will also be screened at the #berlinale2019 Thank You @riteshbatra for doing this wonder & @sanyamalhotra07 for being a wonderful part of this(sic)" the actor tweeted. Super Excited to inform you all that after being officially selected at the prestigious #SundanceFilmFestival2019 my film #photograph will also be screened at the #berlinale2019 Thank You @riteshbatra for doing this wonder & @sanyamalhotra07 for being a wonderful part of this. pic.twitter.com/NxBiJQQM5V — Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@Nawazuddin_S) January 18, 2019 × According to the official site of the festival, 'Photograph' will be part of the Berlinale Special Gala at the Friedrichstadt-Palast where it will have its European premiere. It also features in Berlinale Special films category. The fest will start from February 7 and will run till February 17. The festival will also have a screening of Zoya Akhtar's 'Gully Boy'. 'Photograph' revolves around a struggling street photographer (Nawazuddin), who is pressured to marry by his grandmother. He convinces a shy stranger to pose as his fiancee. Also see: 'Bombairiya' to 'Hamid': 11 Indies to look forward to in 2019 It also stars Farrukh Jaffar, Geetanjali Kulkarni, Vijay Raaz, Jim Sarbh, Akash Sinha and Saharsh Kumar Shukla. 'Photograph' is Nawazuddin's second film with director Ritesh Batra. The actor-director duo earlier worked in 'The Lunchbox'. 'Photograph' will also premiere at Sundance Film Festival 2019, which will be held from January 24 to February 3, 2019.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Sanya Malhotra's 'Photograph' heads to Berlinale

<p>One of the most talked-about web shows of 2018 was Netflix original 'Sacred Games'. The show that had Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Saif Ali Khan in pivotal roles. The first season of the show ended as a cliff-hanger. Now the team has started shooting for its second season which will see actor Pankaj Tripathi in a significant role.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Tripathi has joined the team of 'Sacred Games' and commenced shooting of season 2 in South Africa. Khan who was in the country for a vacation with his family for New Years has already joined the team and started shooting for the show. In November, photos from the sets were leaked which featured Saif dressed as Sartaj. A part of the show was shot in Mumbai in November 2018.&nbsp;<br />
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One would recall that Tripathi appeared at the end of season 1. There is a lot that his character has contributed to Gaitonde's life- as the story has suggested and Tripathi will be seen in a more fleshed out role in the second season.&nbsp;</p>

<p>According to sources, Pankaj will finish his first international schedule of 2019 in Cape Town and later will commence shooting the remaining portions in Mumbai.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and Anurag Kashyap, 'Sacred Games' season 2 will be releasing in later part of 2019.&nbsp;</p>


One of the most talked-about web shows of 2018 was Netflix original 'Sacred Games'. The show that had Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Saif Ali Khan in pivotal roles. The first season of the show ended as a cliff-hanger.

One of the most talked-about web shows of 2018 was Netflix original 'Sacred Games'. The show that had Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Saif Ali Khan in pivotal roles. The first season of the show ended as a cliff-hanger. Now the team has started shooting for its second season which will see actor Pankaj Tripathi in a significant role. Tripathi has joined the team of 'Sacred Games' and commenced shooting of season 2 in South Africa. Khan who was in the country for a vacation with his family for New Years has already joined the team and started shooting for the show. In November, photos from the sets were leaked which featured Saif dressed as Sartaj. A part of the show was shot in Mumbai in November 2018. One would recall that Tripathi appeared at the end of season 1. There is a lot that his character has contributed to Gaitonde's life- as the story has suggested and Tripathi will be seen in a more fleshed out role in the second season. According to sources, Pankaj will finish his first international schedule of 2019 in Cape Town and later will commence shooting the remaining portions in Mumbai. Directed by Vikramaditya Motwane and Anurag Kashyap, 'Sacred Games' season 2 will be releasing in later part of 2019.

'Sacred Games' season 2: Pankaj Tripathi joins cast and crew in South Africa

<p>The politician-filmmaker Sanjay Raut revealed on Saturday that his upcoming film ‘Thackeray’ has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for release. Based on the life of political party Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, the biopic has been in news ever since it has been announced. <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-thackeray-trailer-nawazuddin-siddiqui-will-remind-you-of-the-maratha-mogul-in-this-biopic-186629">Watch the trailer here.</a></p>

<p>As Raut launched the music of the film in Mumbai, he also said that the Marathi version of the film will also be certified by the film board. He said, “Hindi version of the film has been cleared by the censor. The Marathi version will go to the censor day after tomorrow. It is different in a way and our team is at work for the same.”</p>

<p>The said news has, however, not been confirmed by the board.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It was earlier reported that the board has raised objections to certain scenes and dialogues that refer to the Babri Masjid demolition. Responding to this, Raut said, “Who said objection was raised? The film has everything that one wants to see.”<br />
&nbsp;<br />
“Balasaheb was never anti-Muslim. He is a true patriot and has never brought religion and caste in between anything. People asked us we have cast Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Balasaheb Thackeray and I think this a big salute to Balasaheb’s ideology. He was above any religion and caste. He is Nationalist and believed in the growth of everyone,” he added.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The film is directed by Abhijit Panse and is set to release on January 25.</p>


The politician-filmmaker Sanjay Raut revealed on Saturday that his upcoming film ‘Thackeray’ has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for release.

The politician-filmmaker Sanjay Raut revealed on Saturday that his upcoming film ‘Thackeray’ has been cleared by the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) for release. Based on the life of political party Shiv Sena founder Balasaheb Thackeray, the biopic has been in news ever since it has been announced. Watch the trailer here. As Raut launched the music of the film in Mumbai, he also said that the Marathi version of the film will also be certified by the film board. He said, “Hindi version of the film has been cleared by the censor. The Marathi version will go to the censor day after tomorrow. It is different in a way and our team is at work for the same.” The said news has, however, not been confirmed by the board. It was earlier reported that the board has raised objections to certain scenes and dialogues that refer to the Babri Masjid demolition. Responding to this, Raut said, “Who said objection was raised? The film has everything that one wants to see.” “Balasaheb was never anti-Muslim. He is a true patriot and has never brought religion and caste in between anything. People asked us we have cast Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Balasaheb Thackeray and I think this a big salute to Balasaheb’s ideology. He was above any religion and caste. He is Nationalist and believed in the growth of everyone,” he added. The film is directed by Abhijit Panse and is set to release on January 25.

Politician-filmmaker Sanjay Raut says 'Thackeray cleared by CBFC', board yet to confirm

<p>Rajinikanth is back, not that he was gone anywhere after giving back-to-back successful films -- ‘Kaala’ and ‘2.0’. What we mean is that the superstar is back with another film, ‘Petta’ as the makers released the much-awaited trailer today.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, the film from the first look of the trailer rests on Rajinikanth’s swag and some powerful performances by Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vijay Sethupathi, Trisha Krishnan and Simran Bagga.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As is witnessed by the trailer, Rajinikanth plays the role of a hostel owner who has a dark past. He doesn't come across as a person one should cross. Full of action, the trailer will leave you asking for more.</p>

<p>‘Petta’ is slated for Pongal release in 2019.</p>

<p><em>Watch the trailer here:</em></p>

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Rajinikanth is back, not that he was gone anywhere after giving back-to-back successful films -- ‘Kaala’ and ‘2.0’. What we mean is that the superstar is back with another film, ‘Petta’ as the makers released the much-awaited trailer today.

Rajinikanth is back, not that he was gone anywhere after giving back-to-back successful films -- ‘Kaala’ and ‘2.0’. What we mean is that the superstar is back with another film, ‘Petta’ as the makers released the much-awaited trailer today. Directed by Karthik Subbaraj, the film from the first look of the trailer rests on Rajinikanth’s swag and some powerful performances by Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Vijay Sethupathi, Trisha Krishnan and Simran Bagga. As is witnessed by the trailer, Rajinikanth plays the role of a hostel owner who has a dark past. He doesn't come across as a person one should cross. Full of action, the trailer will leave you asking for more. ‘Petta’ is slated for Pongal release in 2019. Watch the trailer here:

Watch trailer: 'Petta' looks all about superstar Rajinikanth's swag and Nawazuddin Siddiqui

<p>Bollywood and the Indian audience off late have explored a new medium of entertainment that has an instant reach across the globe. The digital platform is the new medium of entertainment that is quick and available at the click of a button for any smartphone user. More and more content is being written and developed to hook the audience on digital platforms. in 2018, several web series and video on demand shows, saw many top-billed actors exploring the medium to reach out the maximum people not just in India but also across the world.</p>

<p>The year 2018 saw several interesting video on demand shows on various OTT platforms that were dominated by many mainstream actors with their superlative performances. Let's have a look into the list of the actors who dominated the digital world with their performances par excellence.</p>

<p>The crime thriller drama ‘<a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/people-need-to-look-beyond-nudity-in-that-lovemaking-scene-in-sacred-games-rajshri-deshpande-153867">Sacred Games</a>’ on Netflix turned out to be the game changer on the digital platform. The series based on the novel by the same name by Vikram Chandra is the first original series on Netflix in India. The series saw a gamut of Bollywood actors playing characters which soon became popular. Following the success of ‘Sacred Games’, many actors, as well as makers, are now slowly venturing into the digital space.&nbsp;</p>

<p><br />
As the year comes to a close, here’s a look back the Bollywood actors who created an impact on digital space.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Nawazuddin Siddiqui in ‘Sacred Games’</strong></p>

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<p>There is no doubt that in the coming years, ‘Sacred Games’ will be termed as a game changer for it not only paved a way for other Bollywood actors to explore digital medium but also highlighted the fact that good content is lapped up by the audience irrespective of the medium. While <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/nawazuddin-was-more-shy-about-filming-the-love-making-scenes-says-sacred-games-star-kubbra-sait-150942">almost all characters </a>created an impact, it was Nawaz's character ‘Ganesh Gaitonde’ took away the maximum applause for his performance. Ganesh Gaitonde memes, his dialogues suddenly went viral on the internet and made him instantly famous ruling the digital world to date. Nawazuddin is now all set with the season 2 of Sacred Games, once again geared up taking the digital world in the coming year.</p>

<p><strong>Pankaj Tripathi in ‘Mirzapur’&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p>The second show that rocked the digital world was ‘Mirzapur’. The power packed performances by all the characters created a huge stir with most actors playing their parts to perfection. Actors such as Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyendu Sharma, Vikrant Massey, Rasika Dugal, Shriya Pilgaonkar amongst many others gave their best performances. Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiyya was at his best. As a cool and calm dreaded gangster, Pankaj gave one of his best performances.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Ali Fazal in ‘Mirzapur’&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>The suave actor Ali Fazal was the surprise element of ‘ Mirzapur’. &nbsp;Ali played the dreaded gangster Guddu Pandit, who is mean and loves killing people at the drop of a hat. To play his part Ali gained more than 10 kgs to look like a gigantic beast. Fazal’s character had shades of grey yet, his performance was loved by all. &nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>R Madhavan in ‘Breathe’&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>The brilliant actor R Madhavan's first outing in digital space with web-series ‘Breathe’ on Amazon Prime left the audience spellbound and intrigued. The show also stars Amit Sadh as one of the protagonists but its Maddy who walks away with the maximum plaudits. Madhavan plays the role of a father whose son needs an urgent lung transfer or his son will die. The story weaves around Madhavan who in order to get the surgery done on time, goes on a murdering spree. Madhavan’s act as the anguished dad trying to save his child struck a chord with many.</p>

<p><strong>Radhika Apte in ‘Ghoul’, ‘Sacred Games’</strong></p>

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<p>The list would not be complete unless there is a mention of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/entertainment/watch-netflix-india-posts-hilarious-video-of-radhika-apte-shuts-trolls-down-162059">queen of digital series-</a> &nbsp;Radhika Apte. The year 2018 saw some of the best works of Radhika both on the silver screen and on the digital world. The horror series ‘Ghoul’ on Netflix starring Radhika Apte as the protagonist along with Manav Kaul is one of the best horror series to have happened to the Indian audience in a long time. It ticks all the boxes for a great horror thriller and had &nbsp;Radhika delivering one of her strongest performances. Apte also earned praises for her performance as the no-nonsense cop in ‘Sacred Games’. The story may have been about two men, but Radhika in her limited screen time managed to create an impact.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Mithila Palkar in ‘Little Things Season 2’</strong></p>

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<p>The sweet charmer Mithila Palkar has been there on the internet for quite a sometime and has a strong fan following on the digital space. All her digital shows have a good number of views making her one of the youngest YouTube sensations in India. Her web shows ‘Little Things season 2’ that released this year and was picked up global giant Netflix garnered a huge number of views. Earlier this show was released by Dice Media on YouTube but gauging the popularity of the show it was acquired by global OTT platform Netflix. ‘Little Things season 2’ took the story forward from its first season where an urban couple struggles to stay together and keep the spark alive as career, profession, and priorities take precedence.</p>

<p><strong>Gulshan Devaiah in ‘Smoke’&nbsp;</strong></p>

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<p>Thriller, gang war, mysteries were the flavour of the digital world this year. Many web shows explored these categories. One such series ‘Smoke’ was released on video on demand platform Eros Now. It had some of the brilliant actors like Kalki Koechlin, Gulshan Devaiah, Jim Sarbh, Amit Sial, Mandira Bedi and Tom Alter and a plot that got the audience hooked. But it was Gulshan’s character as JJ a hitman from Bihar that stood out of all the characters in the series. As a gruesome killer, he also added a dash of humour to his character, bringing some much-needed happiness to the show.</p>

<p><strong>Saif Ali Khan in ‘Sacred Games’</strong></p>

<p>Would the list be complete without mentioning Sartaj Singh of ‘<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/entertainment-sacred-games-review-saif-ali-khan-nawazuddin-siddiquis-new-series-is-an-edgy-thriller-thats-worth-your-time-149242">Sacred Games</a>’? Saif Ali Khan is perhaps the only Bollywood actor who has time and again re-invented. In his digital debut, Khan played a dissuaded Mumbai cop who chances upon a big scam that can lead to the destruction of epic proportions. While Nawaz’s character got more noticed due to the character he played, Saif’s restrained performance as the cop who is trying to make peace with his troubled past was also appreciated by the audience.&nbsp;</p>


Bollywood and the Indian audience off late have explored a new medium of entertainment that has an instant reach across the globe. The digital platform is the new medium of entertainment that is quick and available at the click of a button for any smartphone user.

Bollywood and the Indian audience off late have explored a new medium of entertainment that has an instant reach across the globe. The digital platform is the new medium of entertainment that is quick and available at the click of a button for any smartphone user. More and more content is being written and developed to hook the audience on digital platforms. in 2018, several web series and video on demand shows, saw many top-billed actors exploring the medium to reach out the maximum people not just in India but also across the world. The year 2018 saw several interesting video on demand shows on various OTT platforms that were dominated by many mainstream actors with their superlative performances. Let's have a look into the list of the actors who dominated the digital world with their performances par excellence. The crime thriller drama ‘Sacred Games’ on Netflix turned out to be the game changer on the digital platform. The series based on the novel by the same name by Vikram Chandra is the first original series on Netflix in India. The series saw a gamut of Bollywood actors playing characters which soon became popular. Following the success of ‘Sacred Games’, many actors, as well as makers, are now slowly venturing into the digital space. As the year comes to a close, here’s a look back the Bollywood actors who created an impact on digital space. Nawazuddin Siddiqui in ‘Sacred Games’ There is no doubt that in the coming years, ‘Sacred Games’ will be termed as a game changer for it not only paved a way for other Bollywood actors to explore digital medium but also highlighted the fact that good content is lapped up by the audience irrespective of the medium. While almost all characters created an impact, it was Nawaz's character ‘Ganesh Gaitonde’ took away the maximum applause for his performance. Ganesh Gaitonde memes, his dialogues suddenly went viral on the internet and made him instantly famous ruling the digital world to date. Nawazuddin is now all set with the season 2 of Sacred Games, once again geared up taking the digital world in the coming year. Pankaj Tripathi in ‘Mirzapur’ The second show that rocked the digital world was ‘Mirzapur’. The power packed performances by all the characters created a huge stir with most actors playing their parts to perfection. Actors such as Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal, Divyendu Sharma, Vikrant Massey, Rasika Dugal, Shriya Pilgaonkar amongst many others gave their best performances. Pankaj Tripathi as Kaleen Bhaiyya was at his best. As a cool and calm dreaded gangster, Pankaj gave one of his best performances. Ali Fazal in ‘Mirzapur’ The suave actor Ali Fazal was the surprise element of ‘ Mirzapur’. Ali played the dreaded gangster Guddu Pandit, who is mean and loves killing people at the drop of a hat. To play his part Ali gained more than 10 kgs to look like a gigantic beast. Fazal’s character had shades of grey yet, his performance was loved by all. R Madhavan in ‘Breathe’ The brilliant actor R Madhavan's first outing in digital space with web-series ‘Breathe’ on Amazon Prime left the audience spellbound and intrigued. The show also stars Amit Sadh as one of the protagonists but its Maddy who walks away with the maximum plaudits. Madhavan plays the role of a father whose son needs an urgent lung transfer or his son will die. The story weaves around Madhavan who in order to get the surgery done on time, goes on a murdering spree. Madhavan’s act as the anguished dad trying to save his child struck a chord with many. Radhika Apte in ‘Ghoul’, ‘Sacred Games’ The list would not be complete unless there is a mention of the queen of digital series- Radhika Apte. The year 2018 saw some of the best works of Radhika both on the silver screen and on the digital world. The horror series ‘Ghoul’ on Netflix starring Radhika Apte as the protagonist along with Manav Kaul is one of the best horror series to have happened to the Indian audience in a long time. It ticks all the boxes for a great horror thriller and had Radhika delivering one of her strongest performances. Apte also earned praises for her performance as the no-nonsense cop in ‘Sacred Games’. The story may have been about two men, but Radhika in her limited screen time managed to create an impact. Mithila Palkar in ‘Little Things Season 2’ The sweet charmer Mithila Palkar has been there on the internet for quite a sometime and has a strong fan following on the digital space. All her digital shows have a good number of views making her one of the youngest YouTube sensations in India. Her web shows ‘Little Things season 2’ that released this year and was picked up global giant Netflix garnered a huge number of views. Earlier this show was released by Dice Media on YouTube but gauging the popularity of the show it was acquired by global OTT platform Netflix. ‘Little Things season 2’ took the story forward from its first season where an urban couple struggles to stay together and keep the spark alive as career, profession, and priorities take precedence. Gulshan Devaiah in ‘Smoke’ Thriller, gang war, mysteries were the flavour of the digital world this year. Many web shows explored these categories. One such series ‘Smoke’ was released on video on demand platform Eros Now. It had some of the brilliant actors like Kalki Koechlin, Gulshan Devaiah, Jim Sarbh, Amit Sial, Mandira Bedi and Tom Alter and a plot that got the audience hooked. But it was Gulshan’s character as JJ a hitman from Bihar that stood out of all the characters in the series. As a gruesome killer, he also added a dash of humour to his character, bringing some much-needed happiness to the show. Saif Ali Khan in ‘Sacred Games’ Would the list be complete without mentioning Sartaj Singh of ‘Sacred Games’? Saif Ali Khan is perhaps the only Bollywood actor who has time and again re-invented. In his digital debut, Khan played a dissuaded Mumbai cop who chances upon a big scam that can lead to the destruction of epic proportions. While Nawaz’s character got more noticed due to the character he played, Saif’s restrained performance as the cop who is trying to make peace with his troubled past was also appreciated by the audience.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Pankaj Tripathi, Radhika Apte: Bollywood actors who created an impact on the digital space in 2018

<p>Nawazuddin Siddiqui shared his upcoming movie 'Motichoor Chaknachoor's' first look on Instagram on October 25.</p>

<p>&nbsp;The actor is dressed as a groom with a small child standing beside him resembling him in the poster.</p>

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<p>'The 'Lunchbox' actor captioned the picture 'We are bringing a special gift for all the lovable kids &amp; their family...MOTICHOOR CHAKNACHOOR - A Romantic Wedding Comedy'</p>

<p>'Motichoor Chaknachoor'&nbsp;features Athiya Shetty opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui and centres around a weird couple.&nbsp;<br />
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The movie is directed by Debamitra Hassan.</p>

<p>&nbsp;Actress Athiya Shetty debuted in 'Hero' with Sooraj Pancholi in 2015.&nbsp;<br />
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She was seen in 'Mubarakan' opposite Arjun Kapoor in&nbsp;2017.</p>


Nawazuddin Siddiqui shared his upcoming movie 'Motichoor Chaknachoor's' first look on Instagram on October 25. The actor is dressed as a groom with a small child standing beside him resembling him in the poster.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui shared his upcoming movie 'Motichoor Chaknachoor's' first look on Instagram on October 25. The actor is dressed as a groom with a small child standing beside him resembling him in the poster. View this post on Instagram We are bringing a special gift for all the lovable kids & their family... MOTICHOOR CHAKNACHOOR - A Romantic Wedding Comedy A post shared by Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@nawazuddin._siddiqui) on Oct 25, 2018 at 12:48am PDT × 'The 'Lunchbox' actor captioned the picture 'We are bringing a special gift for all the lovable kids & their family...MOTICHOOR CHAKNACHOOR - A Romantic Wedding Comedy' 'Motichoor Chaknachoor' features Athiya Shetty opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui and centres around a weird couple. The movie is directed by Debamitra Hassan. Actress Athiya Shetty debuted in 'Hero' with Sooraj Pancholi in 2015. She was seen in 'Mubarakan' opposite Arjun Kapoor in 2017.

Nawazuddin siddiqui shares first look of 'Motichoor Chaknachoor'

<p>In the wake of sexual harassment charges growing steam in Bollywood, Chitrangada Singh reveals that her #MeToo story would not have happened if her co-star at that time, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, had taken action.&nbsp;<br />
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Chitrangada went through a horrific episode while shooting for Nawazuddin’s Babumoshai Bandookbaaz in 2016. She reveals that she was asked to do a vulgar love-making sequence with Nawaz which left her beyond embarrassed. When she protested, she was not just taunted but admonished till she had to give up on the film.&nbsp;<br />
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In an interview, Chitrangada said, “I’d like nothing better than to forget about it. But, the incident refuses to go away. I had spoken about it when it happened two years ago. But, I was declared ‘troublesome’ and ‘moody’ and made to pack my bags. They found a replacement for me overnight (Bidita Bag) who went around saying how lucky she was to get such a role.”<br />
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Narrating what happened with her, she said, “I pleaded that this was not in my comfort zone. I said I was wearing only a petticoat underneath the saree. The director told me not to fuss and just do what was required. I was intimidated bullied and threatened into doing it. Some crew members were mortified. But, Nawaz just sat there waiting for the storm to blow over.”<br />
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This led to Chitrangada crying and walking out of the set to her vanity van. She was then visited by director Kushan Nandy who asked her if she would do the scene, to which she said, ‘no.” Chitrangada said, &nbsp;“He didn’t ask me if I was okay. He just asked, ‘Are you doing the scene?’ I said no. He left. Nawaz could’ve taken a stand against my harassment. He didn’t. When empowered men in the film industry do not take a stand, the harassers feel encouraged.”<br />
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The dusky actress feels that the womenfolk of the entertainment industry aggravate this situation of exploitation and said, “How can men take our voices of dissent seriously when another actress walks right into a role after one actress says she’s been harassed? It is true that women are the worst enemies of their own kind. Even when I was being harassed on the sets of Babumoshai Bandookbaaz, the film’s lady producer was there making things worse for me.”</p>


In the wake of sexual harassment charges growing steam in Bollywood, Chitrangada Singh reveals that her #MeToo story would not have happened if her co-star at that time, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, had taken action.

In the wake of sexual harassment charges growing steam in Bollywood, Chitrangada Singh reveals that her #MeToo story would not have happened if her co-star at that time, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, had taken action. Chitrangada went through a horrific episode while shooting for Nawazuddin’s Babumoshai Bandookbaaz in 2016. She reveals that she was asked to do a vulgar love-making sequence with Nawaz which left her beyond embarrassed. When she protested, she was not just taunted but admonished till she had to give up on the film. In an interview, Chitrangada said, “I’d like nothing better than to forget about it. But, the incident refuses to go away. I had spoken about it when it happened two years ago. But, I was declared ‘troublesome’ and ‘moody’ and made to pack my bags. They found a replacement for me overnight (Bidita Bag) who went around saying how lucky she was to get such a role.” Narrating what happened with her, she said, “I pleaded that this was not in my comfort zone. I said I was wearing only a petticoat underneath the saree. The director told me not to fuss and just do what was required. I was intimidated bullied and threatened into doing it. Some crew members were mortified. But, Nawaz just sat there waiting for the storm to blow over.” This led to Chitrangada crying and walking out of the set to her vanity van. She was then visited by director Kushan Nandy who asked her if she would do the scene, to which she said, ‘no.” Chitrangada said, “He didn’t ask me if I was okay. He just asked, ‘Are you doing the scene?’ I said no. He left. Nawaz could’ve taken a stand against my harassment. He didn’t. When empowered men in the film industry do not take a stand, the harassers feel encouraged.” The dusky actress feels that the womenfolk of the entertainment industry aggravate this situation of exploitation and said, “How can men take our voices of dissent seriously when another actress walks right into a role after one actress says she’s been harassed? It is true that women are the worst enemies of their own kind. Even when I was being harassed on the sets of Babumoshai Bandookbaaz, the film’s lady producer was there making things worse for me.”

Chitrangada's #MeToo: Nawazuddin could’ve taken stand against my harassment, he didn’t

As on-screen Manto and his wife, Safia, played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui and Rasika Dugal opened up on their experiences while shooting for the film, director Nandita Das explained why she took 6 years to make it as she worked 'to portray Manto as a human being'.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is gold; at least what he touches turns gold if his recent record of films and shows are seen as a measure of this acting genius. Stern-faced, spectacled Nawazuddin clad in white cotton kurta pajama is ready to take over the cinema screens this Friday as his latest offering ‘Manto’ releases all over the country. The film now comes to its home turf on September 21 after having earned accolades at foreign film festivals where it had its world premiere. Based on crucial years in the life of iconic writer Saadat Hasan Manto who was Indian by birth, Pakistani by country of residence; Nawazuddin in and as Manto in the film aims to bring to the audience the “honesty and daring (character)” of the celebrated visionary artist. In a conversation with WION, at the press conference of their film in New Delhi, ‘Manto’ star cast Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rasika Dugal along with director Nandita Das revealed details about the making of this film, how we can relate to Manto’s struggles as India went through partition and its relevance in today’s testing times. Nawazuddin is a polished actor who adds something extra to every character he portrays on the screen, be it essaying the role of a crime lord, Ganesh Gaitonde in ‘Sacred Games’ to a quirky Pakistani reporter, Chand Nawab in ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ but this time, he agrees to have taken something from ‘Manto’. In his own words, Nawaz explains that he took the man’s (Manto) “honesty, courage and his ability to dare”. Nawazuddin says, “I tried to show it on screen, imbibed these traits in myself and tried to lead a life like he would have. It became difficult after some time to carry it forward, so I had to leave it.” For those who haven’t read Manto’s literature won’t be able to relate to it. Nawaz explains, “When you read his (Manto) writings, when you see this film too, you will realize like I did, that Manto was a lot like us with similar qualities. What differentiates him from us is ‘courage’. We keep these emotions in check, self-censor ourselves while he did not burden himself with societal pressures and did what he felt like, at all times.” View this post on Instagram I pick up a pen when my sensibility is hurt... A post shared by Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@nawazuddin._siddiqui) on Aug 25, 2018 at 4:35am PDT × Manto was perceived as a big threat to the social fabric, to law and order as many people in British India believed he had no inhibitions. He challenged the said notions, which didn’t earn him the popular vote most of the times. Filmmaker- actress Nandita Das who has helmed the film spoke about how Manto’s non-conformity is relevant today. In fact, she pits the film as “a response to what is happening in the world at present.” She says, “I felt this would be the best way to respond to what was happening today instead of being didactic and polarizing the conversation. But by just sharing something from history, sharing the life of a writer and his work and through that saying the things that we all care for.” ‘Manto’ just happened to her as she had no plans of doing another film after ‘Firaaq’. Nandita says, “When I did ‘Firaaq’, I didn’t even think I’ll do the second film. I did it because I wanted to tell that story. I wasn’t looking for a script. In fact, if I was looking, I would have never taken up this project” and adds, “It was only after I started reading about Manto in 2012, that I wanted to make a film on him. It fascinated me how relevant he was to today’s times.” On why it took her so long to come back to direction, Nandita explains, “6 years is not that long. When you have to dig deep into a subject like this, it takes time. You have to read so much, as everything was from the written word -- and then you’re creating a story and its characters.” View this post on Instagram मैं अफ़साना नहीं लिखता... A post shared by Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@nawazuddin._siddiqui) on Aug 3, 2018 at 1:28am PDT × Nandita takes us through her journey of making the film and says, “I needed to have a fine language (for the film) that would be true and authentic to that period and at the same time accessible to today’s audience. There were many drafts that I wrote. Urdu is not really my language; I didn’t grow up speaking it. I was raised in Delhi; Hindustani is my language.” “I took the help of many people, raising funds for it, finding cast and crew, finalizing locations. It’s so tough to find those locations in today’s modern day clutter. We had to create Lahore here, all of this was a very challenging yet fulfilling experience,” she continues. View this post on Instagram Scenes from the @MantoFilm JNU visit. The students' excitement and enthusiasm made me reminisce about my days in college. Nawaz enthralled them by reciting dialogues from the film. #Mantoiyat #MantoLivesOn A post shared by Nandita Das (@nanditadasofficial) on Sep 19, 2018 at 7:49am PDT × Even as Nandita dealt with internal conflicts on what to choose and what to leave out of Manto’s life’s narrative with respect to the film, she was sure about one thing all along the way and that was to show “humanity to the world via his work”. She said, “Manto was bebaak (fearless). He fought for the truth. I wanted to show his free-spirited character to the world that is full of contradictions, (and is) flawed. The idea of the film is to talk about Manto as a human being.” Rasika Dugal, who was equally influenced by Manto’s writings was moved by his passion as she worked for the film in the role of Manto’s onscreen wife, Safia. When asked if the film has had a lingering effect on her, she replied, “I don’t think it’s worth it if the film you’ve done doesn’t affect you. But you don’t realize what you feel or how it has affected you while you are in the process of making the film. I'm not conscious of it while I’m shooting because then it's mechanical. Then you’re analyzing from an intellectual point of view. It becomes unidimensional, very boring. There’s no room for surprise or magic. It’s only retrospectively you understand what you went through.” ‘Manto’ is interestingly the first Hindi film based on the life of a writer. Nandita revealed in the interaction that their team including her wasn't aware that they were touching a genre never explored in Bollywood before. She said that while writers produce works of art, not many have lives that can be sketched on the canvas of a film; not like Manto.

'Manto': Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rasika Dugal, Nandita Das open up on making Bollywood's first film on the life of a writer

Its been 63 years since Saadat Hasan Manto breathed his last, but the man, his ideologies and his work remain relevant even in this day and age. His work was often deemed as 'obscene' but in reality, Manto wrote about the society at large and his work was merely a mirror to the society and its mindset.

Its been 63 years since Saadat Hasan Manto breathed his last, but the man, his ideologies and his work remain relevant even in this day and age. His work was often deemed as 'obscene' but in reality, Manto wrote about the society at large and his work was merely a mirror to the society and its mindset. Set in an era when India and Pakistan were newly formed, filmmaker Nandita Das' biopic 'Manto' is strikingly modern in its approach. The film opens in 1940s Bombay where Manto is a prolific screenwriter who hobnobs with some of the most prominent names of the film industry. India is on the brink of getting its independence and as certain people are packing bags to leave for their new country, Manto is quite sure that he will never leave Bombay, the city he loves so dearly. Initially, nothing seems to deter his decision of staying back in India. But as the situation becomes grave and riots spill out on the streets, his belief starts dwindling. When his best friend Shyam, an actor in the early 1940s, mutters in anger that he would want to kill all Muslims and if needed even Manto, his worst fear comes true and Manto packs his bag and leaves for Lahore. While he is forced to adapt to his new home, the new country, his heart pines for Bombay where his parents and first born remain buried. He takes to alcohol and is charged for obscenity for his story 'Thanda Ghost'- trial for which continues for years. Addiction, lack of work, and a long legal battle drain him and his family financially. Das present two very strikingly different sides of the writer. The first half is of a self-assured man, who is rather brash, slightly overconfident about his future and a very idealistic who knows his stories make people uncomfortable. In the second half, as he is forced to move to Pakistan post-partition, he is far more troubled, depressed as his works get rejected and rebuffed and alcohol addiction takes him away from his wife and daughters. Manto's pen may be sharp, may depict the horrifying effects of partition but as a family man, he fails to keep things together. View this post on Instagram His stories mirror the realities of our time, devastating yet undeniable. #MeetManto @viacom18motionpictures @hp #NanditaDas #Filmstoc @nawazuddin._siddiqui @rasikadugal #PareshRawal #JavedAkhtar #RishiKapoor @gurdasmaanjeeyo @tahirrajbhasin #Manto A post shared by MantoFilm (@mantofilm) on Apr 19, 2018 at 6:10am PDT × The film's narrative is non-linear and the filmmaker blurs the lines between realism and fiction. A lot of Manto's popular stories like 'Khol Do', 'Dus Rupay Ka Note’, ‘Sau Watt Ka Bulb’, ‘Khol Do’, ‘Thanda Gosht’ and ‘Toba Tek Singh’ are infused into the story. As Manto roams around the city (First Bombay and then Lahore) for inspiration, these stories are played out in front of him giving the audience a sense of how Manto picked up the stories that a lot found blasphemous. One can sense how inspired and influenced Das has been by Manto's life and works but she doesn't really portray him as a hero. Instead tries to humanize him, and show his flaws. She also manages to get some formidable actors to play prominent cameos in the film. Rishi Kapoor, Paresh Rawal, Tilotamma Shome, Purab Kohli, Ila Arun, Ranvir Shorey, Divya Dutta, Gurdas Mann, Vinod Nagpal, Chandan Roy Sanyal, Neeraj Kabi, and even Javed Akhtar- all make small appearances in the film either as Manto's characters or as people he meets in his life. Tahir Raj Bhasin plays Shyam, Manto's dear friend who becomes a huge film actor post-independence and always remains guilty of sending Manto off to Pakistan. While it is difficult to match up to Nawazuddin's powerful performance, but Bhasin exudes a certain likeability for his character making one feel sympathetic towards Shyam. Amid so many prominent cameos, it is Nawazuddin Siddiqui who stands out the most. He is Manto, a self-assured man who degrades into a hallucinating alcoholic and whose pride doesn't let him take up odd jobs. Nawazuddin, who has for years played a certain kind of character- belonging to the lower rung of the society- transforms himself into the polished, charismatic, witty writer with much elan. He makes Manto even more fascinating, more attractive, fierce. It's his performance that holds your attention the most. The other star who clearly shines in her limited screen time is Rasika Dugal who plays Safia, Manto's wife and the only person who remains a support for the writer in his dark days. She emotes through her eyes and provides the calmness to Manto's feisty temperament. View this post on Instagram Love the magic of cinema for the way it brings a character to life! मैं और साफिया मनटो #Manto #PremiereAtCannes A post shared by Rasika (@rasikadugal) on Apr 30, 2018 at 11:32pm PDT × The film though is for a select audience- an audience that understands the social milieu of the 1940s and can draw parallels to the present day situation. Press censorship, religious intolerance, curb in creative liberty are things that existed even back then and exist even now. But it is for the viewer to make that connection. 'Manto' also uses Urdu in abundance- a language that may sound beautiful but for a bigger part of the audience a little difficult to comprehend. I found myself looking at the subtitles ever so often instead of listening to what the characters were saying. At 116 minutes, 'Manto' is mostly crisp storytelling. For those who have followed the man and his work, it may not offer anything new. Wish, they flexed out his relationship with his family a bit more- a side that is not known so much. 'Manto' also doesn't spell out a lot of things- so it takes time to absorb and understand the era, the language of the film. It needs time and patience to understand and relate to much like the writer himself whose work may have been shunned back then but with time has become poignant and relatable.

'Manto': Nawazuddin Siddiqui delivers a class act in a film that is for a selective audience

Nawazuddin Siddiqui is gold; at least what he touches turns gold if his recent record of films and shows are seen as a measure of this acting genius. Stern-faced, spectacled Nawazuddin clad in white cotton kurta pajama is ready to take over the cinema screens this Friday as his latest offering ‘Manto’ releases all over the country. The film now comes to its home turf on September 21 after having earned accolades at foreign film festivals where it had its world premiere. Based on crucial years in the life of iconic writer Saadat Hasan Manto who was Indian by birth, Pakistani by country of residence; Nawazuddin in and as Manto in the film aims to bring to the audience the “honesty and daring (character)” of the celebrated visionary artist. Watch trailer here. In a conversation with WION, at the press conference of their film in New Delhi, ‘Manto’ star cast Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Rasika Dugal along with director Nandita Das revealed details about the making of this film, how we can relate to Manto’s struggles as India went through partition and its relevance in today’s testing times. Nawazuddin is a polished actor who adds something extra to every character he portrays on the screen, be it essaying the role of a crime lord, Ganesh Gaitonde in ‘Sacred Games’ to a quirky Pakistani reporter, Chand Nawab in ‘Bajrangi Bhaijaan’ but this time, he agrees to have taken something from ‘Manto’. In his own words, Nawaz explains that he took the man’s (Manto) “honesty, courage and his ability to dare”. Nawazuddin says, “I tried to show it on screen, imbibed these traits in myself and tried to lead a life like he would have. It became difficult after some time to carry it forward, so I had to leave it.” For those who haven’t read Manto’s literature won’t be able to relate to it. Nawaz explains, “When you read his (Manto) writings, when you see this film too, you will realize like I did, that Manto was a lot like us with similar qualities. What differentiates him from us is ‘courage’. We keep these emotions in check, self-censor ourselves while he did not burden himself with societal pressures and did what he felt like, at all times.” View this post on Instagram I pick up a pen when my sensibility is hurt... A post shared by Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@nawazuddin._siddiqui) on Aug 25, 2018 at 4:35am PDT × Manto was perceived as a big threat to the social fabric, to law and order as many people in British India believed he had no inhibitions. He challenged the said notions, which didn’t earn him the popular vote most of the times. Filmmaker- actress Nandita Das who has helmed the film spoke about how Manto’s non-conformity is relevant today. In fact, she pits the film as “a response to what is happening in the world at present.” She says, “I felt this would be the best way to respond to what was happening today instead of being didactic and polarizing the conversation. But by just sharing something from history, sharing the life of a writer and his work and through that saying the things that we all care for.” Also read: 'Manto' actress Rasika Dugal on working with Nawazuddin Siddiqui, film's relevance & more ‘Manto’ just happened to her as she had no plans of doing another film after ‘Firaaq’. Nandita says, “When I did ‘Firaaq’, I didn’t even think I’ll do the second film. I did it because I wanted to tell that story. I wasn’t looking for a script. In fact, if I was looking, I would have never taken up this project” and adds, “It was only after I started reading about Manto in 2012, that I wanted to make a film on him. It fascinated me how relevant he was to today’s times.” On why it took her so long to come back to direction, Nandita explains, “6 years is not that long. When you have to dig deep into a subject like this, it takes time. You have to read so much, as everything was from the written word -- and then you’re creating a story and its characters.” View this post on Instagram मैं अफ़साना नहीं लिखता... A post shared by Nawazuddin Siddiqui (@nawazuddin._siddiqui) on Aug 3, 2018 at 1:28am PDT × Nandita takes us through her journey of making the film and says, “I needed to have a fine language (for the film) that would be true and authentic to that period and at the same time accessible to today’s audience. There were many drafts that I wrote. Urdu is not really my language; I didn’t grow up speaking it. I was raised in Delhi; Hindustani is my language.” “I took the help of many people, raising funds for it, finding cast and crew, finalizing locations. It’s so tough to find those locations in today’s modern day clutter. We had to create Lahore here, all of this was a very challenging yet fulfilling experience,” she continues. View this post on Instagram Scenes from the @MantoFilm JNU visit. The students' excitement and enthusiasm made me reminisce about my days in college. Nawaz enthralled them by reciting dialogues from the film. #Mantoiyat #MantoLivesOn A post shared by Nandita Das (@nanditadasofficial) on Sep 19, 2018 at 7:49am PDT × Even as Nandita dealt with internal conflicts on what to choose and what to leave out of Manto’s life’s narrative with respect to the film, she was sure about one thing all along the way and that was to show “humanity to the world via his work”. She said, “Manto was bebaak (fearless). He fought for the truth. I wanted to show his free-spirited character to the world that is full of contradictions, (and is) flawed. The idea of the film is to talk about Manto as a human being.” Rasika Dugal, who was equally influenced by Manto’s writings was moved by his passion as she worked for the film in the role of Manto’s onscreen wife, Safia. When asked if the film has had a lingering effect on her, she replied, “I don’t think it’s worth it if the film you’ve done doesn’t affect you. But you don’t realize what you feel or how it has affected you while you are in the process of making the film. I'm not conscious of it while I’m shooting because then it's mechanical. Then you’re analyzing from an intellectual point of view. It becomes unidimensional, very boring. There’s no room for surprise or magic. It’s only retrospectively you understand what you went through.” ‘Manto’ is interestingly the first Hindi film based on the life of a writer. Nandita revealed in the interaction that their team including her wasn't aware that they were touching a genre never explored in Bollywood before. She said that while writers produce works of art, not many have lives that can be sketched on the canvas of a film; not like Manto.

'Manto': Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Nandita Das on making Bollywood's first film on the life of a writer

<p>Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's brother Ayazuddin Siddiqui was booked for allegedly posting a derogatory picture of Lord Shiva on Facebook. An FIR was registered against Ayazuddin at Budhana police station on Sunday after an activist of Hindu Yuva Vahini lodged a complaint.</p>

<p>The activist identified as Bharat Kumar who is also a convenor of BJP’s youth wing Yuva Morcha accused Ayazuddin of allegedly posting an objectionable picture of Lord Shiva and demanded that the police arrest him. He was then booked under 153A of the IPC (promoting enmity between different groups on ground of religion, race, place of birth).</p>

<p>On the issue, Hariram Yadav Deputy Superintendent of Police in Muzaffarnagar said, “Frankly, it looks like Ayazuddin had no intention of hurting anyone. He has not written anything offensive. All he did was to write something rejecting the offensive picture and post which was shared on the social networking website.”</p>

<p>“He wrote something to the effect that condemned the offensive post but while writing it he also copy pasted the offensive picture which is the reason behind the HYV’s anger and complaint. It was after the HYV’s complaint that police registered an FIR against him under section 153A,” he added.</p>

<p>Ayazuddin also spoke in his defence and denying the charges said, “A man posted a derogatory picture of Lord Shiva. I confronted him about it and wrote you shouldn’t share posts that can hurt anyone’s religious sentiments. Instead, a case was filed against me. Charges should be investigated.”</p>

<p>This is not the first time when the Siddiqui brothers have come under the scanner as Nawazuddin had to even pull out of a Ramleela programme after some members of the right-wing party Shiv Sena raised an objection. Shiv Sena didn’t want a Muslim man to play a character in Ram Leela.&nbsp;</p>


An FIR was registered against Ayazuddin at Budhana Police station on Sunday after an activist of Hindu Yuva Vahini lodged a complaint.

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui's brother Ayazuddin Siddiqui was booked for allegedly posting a derogatory picture of Lord Shiva on Facebook. An FIR was registered against Ayazuddin at Budhana police station on Sunday after an activist of Hindu Yuva Vahini lodged a complaint. The activist identified as Bharat Kumar who is also a convenor of BJP’s youth wing Yuva Morcha accused Ayazuddin of allegedly posting an objectionable picture of Lord Shiva and demanded that the police arrest him. He was then booked under 153A of the IPC (promoting enmity between different groups on ground of religion, race, place of birth). On the issue, Hariram Yadav Deputy Superintendent of Police in Muzaffarnagar said, “Frankly, it looks like Ayazuddin had no intention of hurting anyone. He has not written anything offensive. All he did was to write something rejecting the offensive picture and post which was shared on the social networking website.” “He wrote something to the effect that condemned the offensive post but while writing it he also copy pasted the offensive picture which is the reason behind the HYV’s anger and complaint. It was after the HYV’s complaint that police registered an FIR against him under section 153A,” he added. Ayazuddin also spoke in his defence and denying the charges said, “A man posted a derogatory picture of Lord Shiva. I confronted him about it and wrote you shouldn’t share posts that can hurt anyone’s religious sentiments. Instead, a case was filed against me. Charges should be investigated.” This is not the first time when the Siddiqui brothers have come under the scanner as Nawazuddin had to even pull out of a Ramleela programme after some members of the right-wing party Shiv Sena raised an objection. Shiv Sena didn’t want a Muslim man to play a character in Ram Leela.

Nawazuddin Siddiqui’s brother booked for posting a derogatory picture of Lord Shiva

<p>After receiving critical acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival, actress-filmmaker Nandita Das is taking her ambitious project 'Manto' to Sydney.&nbsp;<br />
<br />
The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto and it will be screened at the Sydney Film Festival. The film will be screened on June 16-17 at the fest, which is held from June 6-17.</p>

<p>'Manto' is a biographical historical period drama film about the writer who is known for his writings around the partition of India and Pakistan. It was the only Indian film in Un Certain Regard category at 71st Cannes Film Festival.</p>

<p>"After an overwhelming response at Cannes, I am very happy to be going to the Sydney Film Festival with `Manto`. The power of cinema is its ability to transcend countries and cultures," Nandita said in a statement.</p>

<p>"It is still the beginning of my `Manto` journey, so I am very curious to see how the audiences react in different parts of the world before it finally releases in India later this year. While the context of the film is local, I feel the story will resonate universally. At the core, `Manto` is about troubled times and one man trying to make sense of it all. And `Manto` was relevant then and will continue to be relevant for a long time to come," she added.</p>

<p>Nandita will be taking her son to the fest.</p>

<p>"Going to Sydney will also be special for me as I am taking my son along, as he has his summer holidays. He has been on shoots, in the office, in my editing and song sessions, so why not for the festival screening.</p>

<p>"As a working hands-on mother, the juggling is is not easy but it is also a unique experience to share these moments with one`s child. We both are looking forward to the Sydney experience,a said the actress-director, who had earlier helmed 'Firaaq'.</p>

<p>Nawazuddin will not be going to the Afest as he is busy shooting for 'Thackeray'.</p>

<p>The film also features Rasika Dugal and Tahir Raj Bhasin. It is co-produced by HP Studios, Filmstoc and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures.</p>


The film will be screened at the Sydney Film Festival.

After receiving critical acclaim at the Cannes Film Festival, actress-filmmaker Nandita Das is taking her ambitious project 'Manto' to Sydney. The film stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Urdu writer Saadat Hasan Manto and it will be screened at the Sydney Film Festival. The film will be screened on June 16-17 at the fest, which is held from June 6-17. 'Manto' is a biographical historical period drama film about the writer who is known for his writings around the partition of India and Pakistan. It was the only Indian film in Un Certain Regard category at 71st Cannes Film Festival. "After an overwhelming response at Cannes, I am very happy to be going to the Sydney Film Festival with `Manto`. The power of cinema is its ability to transcend countries and cultures," Nandita said in a statement. "It is still the beginning of my `Manto` journey, so I am very curious to see how the audiences react in different parts of the world before it finally releases in India later this year. While the context of the film is local, I feel the story will resonate universally. At the core, `Manto` is about troubled times and one man trying to make sense of it all. And `Manto` was relevant then and will continue to be relevant for a long time to come," she added. Nandita will be taking her son to the fest. "Going to Sydney will also be special for me as I am taking my son along, as he has his summer holidays. He has been on shoots, in the office, in my editing and song sessions, so why not for the festival screening. "As a working hands-on mother, the juggling is is not easy but it is also a unique experience to share these moments with one`s child. We both are looking forward to the Sydney experience,a said the actress-director, who had earlier helmed 'Firaaq'. Nawazuddin will not be going to the Afest as he is busy shooting for 'Thackeray'. The film also features Rasika Dugal and Tahir Raj Bhasin. It is co-produced by HP Studios, Filmstoc and Viacom 18 Motion Pictures.

After Cannes, Nandita Das takes 'Manto' to Sydney

<p>Rasika Dugal was recently seen in Cannes Film Festival for the world premiere of her much-awaited project <em>Manto</em>, directed by Nandita Das and starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the titular role.</p>

<p>The story is based on the life of the Indo-Pakistani author, Saddat Hassan Manto in the post-independence period.</p>

<p>Rasika plays the role of Manto’s wife, Safia and the film premiered to a packed audience at Cannes who lauded the lead pair's performance.</p>

<p>Nandita’s pet project also stars Rajshri Deshpande as the celebrated author, Ismat Chugtai and the movie has&nbsp;guest appearances of several actors including Shabana Azmi, Purab Kohli, and Chandan Roy Sanyal.</p>

<p>Rasika, who had to do a great deal of preparation for her role as the noted author’s wife, recently revealed that she did not require any prosthetics or makeup to look like Safia.</p>

<p>The stylists made sure that the clothes and hairstyle from that era would be enough to give viewers an authentic replication of a real-life person, in a respectful manner. Interestingly the results of her look are more than uncanny as when compared to images of the real-life Safia.</p>

<p>All this was managed to be achieved without any use of heavy makeup or prosthetics. It’s a usual practice in several real-life stories and biopics for makers to resort to the art of makeup to make the actors come as close as possible to looking their real people.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Speaking about the process, Rasika said "Srikant and his team did a fabulous job of designing the look of the characters. On most days I shot with no makeup.&nbsp;The team just found ways to tweak small things to show a change in the look over the years, since the story of the film is over six years and Manto and Safia go through a lot in those years.&nbsp;They are the tiniest of changes but, in my opinion, make a strong impact and affect the look of the character. And also really helped enhance the performance.&nbsp;We really didn't use any makeup or prosthetics. But the smallest of details were looked into by Nandita."&nbsp;<br />
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Manto is scheduled to release in India later this year.<br />
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'Manto's' story is based on the life of the Indo-Pakistani author, Saddat Hassan Manto in the post-independence period

Rasika Dugal was recently seen in Cannes Film Festival for the world premiere of her much-awaited project Manto, directed by Nandita Das and starring Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the titular role. The story is based on the life of the Indo-Pakistani author, Saddat Hassan Manto in the post-independence period. Rasika plays the role of Manto’s wife, Safia and the film premiered to a packed audience at Cannes who lauded the lead pair's performance. Nandita’s pet project also stars Rajshri Deshpande as the celebrated author, Ismat Chugtai and the movie has guest appearances of several actors including Shabana Azmi, Purab Kohli, and Chandan Roy Sanyal. Rasika, who had to do a great deal of preparation for her role as the noted author’s wife, recently revealed that she did not require any prosthetics or makeup to look like Safia. The stylists made sure that the clothes and hairstyle from that era would be enough to give viewers an authentic replication of a real-life person, in a respectful manner. Interestingly the results of her look are more than uncanny as when compared to images of the real-life Safia. All this was managed to be achieved without any use of heavy makeup or prosthetics. It’s a usual practice in several real-life stories and biopics for makers to resort to the art of makeup to make the actors come as close as possible to looking their real people. Speaking about the process, Rasika said "Srikant and his team did a fabulous job of designing the look of the characters. On most days I shot with no makeup. The team just found ways to tweak small things to show a change in the look over the years, since the story of the film is over six years and Manto and Safia go through a lot in those years. They are the tiniest of changes but, in my opinion, make a strong impact and affect the look of the character. And also really helped enhance the performance. We really didn't use any makeup or prosthetics. But the smallest of details were looked into by Nandita." Manto is scheduled to release in India later this year.

For 'Manto', Rasika Dugal stayed away from makeup and prosthetics!

<p>Nandita Das' labour of love, period biopic 'Manto', got a standing ovation from the audience as the film premiered at Cannes on Sunday.&nbsp<br />
<br />
Twenty-three members of the cast and production team took the stage after the festival's general delegate Thierry Fremaux introduced the director and noted the size of the "Manto" contingent.<br />
"It's India," Das quipped.<br />
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"Yes, it's India," Thierry said in response.<br />
<br />
'Manto' is set in the 1940s and 1950s, but it is about what is happening (on the subcontinent) today," the director said.<br />
<br />
"Cannes is like home, and it is great to have my second film premiere here," she said.<br />
<br />
In the audience was the director's father and celebrated painter Jatin Das.<br />
<br />
"My films are rooted in a milieu but I do not seek to explain everything. If you are true to the emotions you are dealing with, a film connects instantly with the audience," Das quoted as saying to a news agency post the film's screening.&nbsp<br />
<br />
'Manto' did, in fact, manage to connect and stun the audience as many stayed on for long to congratulate the team behind the biopic of the long-deceased Saadat Hasan Manto, an uncompromising writer who fought all his working life to protect creative freedom.</p>

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"People across the world are fearful of all the unsettling developments around them. That is why Manto's writings are as relevant today as they were back in his time," Das said.<br />
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"Initially, the script spanned a ten-year period from 1942 to 1952. In the film, that has eventually been whittled down to four years," she said, throwing light on the six-year process from conception to completion.<br />
Das said she has used Manto's writings extensively in developing the film but also used some fictional elements.</p>

<p>Das, earlier, had shared the first teaser of the film on her Twitter page.&nbsp</p>

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Nawazuddin Siddiqui | Rasika Dugal | Tahir Raj Bhasin<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Manto?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Manto</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CannesWithManto?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CannesWithManto</a> <a href="https://t.co/92jtMbaILq">https://t.co/92jtMbaILq</a></p>
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<p>The film's leading lady, Rasika Dugal, also shared images from the red carpet prior to the film's premiere</p>

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<p>'Manto', an Indo-French co-production got off the ground a couple of years ago in Cannes, where Das and lead actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui announced their collaboration. The actor is one of the co-producers of the film.&nbsp<br />
In 2017, the duo was back in Cannes to reveal the first look of 'Manto'.<br />
<br />
That the film is now in the festival's competitive Un certain regard section only brings its journey to a logical launch pad from where it can kick on towards other conquests.&nbsp<br />
<br />
Manto featuers Nawazuddin Siddqui, Rasika Dugal, Tahir Raj Bhasin and Chandan Roy Sanyal in key roles.&nbsp</p>


The lead actor Nawazuddin Siddqiqui was present with other members of the film for its premiere.

Nandita Das' labour of love, period biopic 'Manto', got a standing ovation from the audience as the film premiered at Cannes on Sunday. Twenty-three members of the cast and production team took the stage after the festival's general delegate Thierry Fremaux introduced the director and noted the size of the "Manto" contingent. "It's India," Das quipped. "Yes, it's India," Thierry said in response. 'Manto' is set in the 1940s and 1950s, but it is about what is happening (on the subcontinent) today," the director said. "Cannes is like home, and it is great to have my second film premiere here," she said. In the audience was the director's father and celebrated painter Jatin Das. "My films are rooted in a milieu but I do not seek to explain everything. If you are true to the emotions you are dealing with, a film connects instantly with the audience," Das quoted as saying to a news agency post the film's screening. 'Manto' did, in fact, manage to connect and stun the audience as many stayed on for long to congratulate the team behind the biopic of the long-deceased Saadat Hasan Manto, an uncompromising writer who fought all his working life to protect creative freedom. Today - #Manto #worldpremiere #UCR #Cannes2018 #CannesFilmFestival Great #Urdu writer #20thcenturybboy pic.twitter.com/02D3ULLHah — asianculturevulture (@asianculturevul) May 13, 2018 × "People across the world are fearful of all the unsettling developments around them. That is why Manto's writings are as relevant today as they were back in his time," Das said. "Initially, the script spanned a ten-year period from 1942 to 1952. In the film, that has eventually been whittled down to four years," she said, throwing light on the six-year process from conception to completion. Das said she has used Manto's writings extensively in developing the film but also used some fictional elements. Das, earlier, had shared the first teaser of the film on her Twitter page. Presenting the official teaser of Manto Film. Nawazuddin Siddiqui | Rasika Dugal | Tahir Raj Bhasin#Manto #CannesWithManto https://t.co/92jtMbaILq — Nandita Das (@nanditadas) May 12, 2018 × The film's leading lady, Rasika Dugal, also shared images from the red carpet prior to the film's premiere And it's out there! World premiere of #Manto #Cannesfilmfestival A post shared by Rasika (@rasikadugal) on May 13, 2018 at 6:10am PDT × Manto and Safias red carpet chats ?#Mantopremiere #Manto #Mantothefilm #CannesFilmFestival A post shared by Rasika (@rasikadugal) on May 13, 2018 at 10:53pm PDT × 'Manto', an Indo-French co-production got off the ground a couple of years ago in Cannes, where Das and lead actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui announced their collaboration. The actor is one of the co-producers of the film. In 2017, the duo was back in Cannes to reveal the first look of 'Manto'. That the film is now in the festival's competitive Un certain regard section only brings its journey to a logical launch pad from where it can kick on towards other conquests. Manto featuers Nawazuddin Siddqui, Rasika Dugal, Tahir Raj Bhasin and Chandan Roy Sanyal in key roles.

Nandita Das takes 22 cast and crew members of 'Manto' for its premiere at Cannes; film gets a standing ovation

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