<p>Cannes is back this year and so is fashion.&nbsp;<br />
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After&nbsp;pandemic-affected-cancellation last year, the world's most glamorous film festival, Cannes returned to the Croisette this week, in its 74th edition. As the old year, the festival is back with a bang along with all the glitz and glamour.&nbsp;<br />
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The National Award-winning Marathi actress Usha Jadhav is in Cannes right now, enjoying the festivals of films.&nbsp;The actress attended the grand event with the director, Alejandro Cortés, with whom she is working in a Spanish project titled is 'Nueva Normalidad'.<br />
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Usha walked the red carpet and shared some stunning pictures from the opening gala. Looking mesmerizing, Jadhav wore a greyish gown featuring a long plunging line from Esther Noriega's Sanger collection.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/cannes-2021-helen-mirren-jessica-chastain-adam-driver-and-others-sashayed-down-the-red-carpet-396522" hreflang="en">Cannes 2021: Helen Mirren, Jessica Chastain, Adam Driver and others sashayed down the red carpet</a></p>

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<p>Sharing the picture, Jadhav wrote, ''#Cannes2021#CannesFilmFestival#Cannes74 with @cortescalahorra the dress is from #EstherNoriega#SangerCollection''.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bollywood/news-cannes-2021-documentary-on-cinema-evolution-mentions-gangs-of-wassepur-pk-ram-leela-as-revolutionary-work-396971" hreflang="en">Cannes 2021: Documentary on cinema evolution mentions 'Gangs of Wassepur', 'PK', 'Ram Leela' as revolutionary work</a><br />
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After walking a red carpet, the actor posed with the director on the stairs when they were all set to watch 'Annette' and 'Lingui'.&nbsp;The director retweeted the images and wrote, ''Opening nights at the Palais des Festivals. After passing the red carpet, inside you can breathe for a few seconds. The big-screen Lumière awaits with the Official Selection: Annette, Lingui ..''</p>

<p>Before walking the red carpet, the actress shared&nbsp;blissful and windy pictures of herself posing by the French Riviera.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The event is attended by many A-listers of the cinema, the star later also shared a picture with renowned filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, the master of Cinema.</p>

<p>The picture features Jadhav posing at the Cannes streets with Pedro along with director Alejandro, ''#Cannes2021 With the master of cinema #PedroAlmodóvar @cortescalahorra #CannesFilmFestival#Cannes74''.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>For the unversed, Jadhav is an Indian Marathi actress. In 2012, Jadhav bagged the National Award for Best Actress for the Marathi film 'Dhag' and in 2019, she received the IFFI Best Actor Award (Female) at the 50th International Film Festival of India for her work in Mai Ghat: Crime No 103/2015.</p>


Cannes is back this year and so is fashion. After pandemic-affected-cancellation last year, the world's most glamorous film festival, Cannes returned to the Croisette this week, in its 74th edition.

Cannes is back this year and so is fashion. After pandemic-affected-cancellation last year, the world's most glamorous film festival, Cannes returned to the Croisette this week, in its 74th edition. As the old year, the festival is back with a bang along with all the glitz and glamour. The National Award-winning Marathi actress Usha Jadhav is in Cannes right now, enjoying the festivals of films. The actress attended the grand event with the director, Alejandro Cortés, with whom she is working in a Spanish project titled is 'Nueva Normalidad'. Usha walked the red carpet and shared some stunning pictures from the opening gala. Looking mesmerizing, Jadhav wore a greyish gown featuring a long plunging line from Esther Noriega's Sanger collection. Cannes 2021: Helen Mirren, Jessica Chastain, Adam Driver and others sashayed down the red carpet #Cannes2021 #CannesFilmFestival #Cannes74 con @cortescalahorra el vestido es de #EstherNoriega #SangerCollection pic.twitter.com/8ObI4BHLcA — Usha Jadhav (@ushajadhav) July 9, 2021 × Sharing the picture, Jadhav wrote, ''#Cannes2021#CannesFilmFestival#Cannes74 with @cortescalahorra the dress is from #EstherNoriega#SangerCollection''. Cannes 2021: Documentary on cinema evolution mentions 'Gangs of Wassepur', 'PK', 'Ram Leela' as revolutionary work After walking a red carpet, the actor posed with the director on the stairs when they were all set to watch 'Annette' and 'Lingui'. The director retweeted the images and wrote, ''Opening nights at the Palais des Festivals. After passing the red carpet, inside you can breathe for a few seconds. The big-screen Lumière awaits with the Official Selection: Annette, Lingui ..'' Before walking the red carpet, the actress shared blissful and windy pictures of herself posing by the French Riviera. #Cannes2021 #CannesFilmFestival #Cannes74 con @cortescalahorra el vestido es de #EstherNoriega #SangerCollection pic.twitter.com/NseUFwi6M1 — Usha Jadhav (@ushajadhav) July 9, 2021 × The event is attended by many A-listers of the cinema, the star later also shared a picture with renowned filmmaker Pedro Almodóvar, the master of Cinema. The picture features Jadhav posing at the Cannes streets with Pedro along with director Alejandro, ''#Cannes2021 With the master of cinema #PedroAlmodóvar @cortescalahorra #CannesFilmFestival#Cannes74''. #Cannes2021 Con el maestro del cine #PedroAlmodóvar @cortescalahorra #CannesFilmFestival #Cannes74 pic.twitter.com/h0zVOvxfWz — Usha Jadhav (@ushajadhav) July 9, 2021 × For the unversed, Jadhav is an Indian Marathi actress. In 2012, Jadhav bagged the National Award for Best Actress for the Marathi film 'Dhag' and in 2019, she received the IFFI Best Actor Award (Female) at the 50th International Film Festival of India for her work in Mai Ghat: Crime No 103/2015.

Indian actress Usha Jadhav stuns at Cannes opening night

<p>Actor-filmmaker Ananth Mahadevan's Marathi film 'Mai Ghat: Crime No 103/2005', will be screened at the presitigious Cannes Film Festival in the `Marche du Film Online, or the online film market. The 73rd edition of the festival will begin from June 25.</p>

<p>Owing to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the festival will be held online this year and there is no competition section. However, the film market, where filmmakers from around the world get a chance to showcase their projects for prospective buyers, will continue in the festival`s online version.</p>

<p>"This year the festival has announced an official selection of films to be shown under the Marche du Film section. A few days ago I have got a call from Directorate of Film Festivals of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, informing me that they have selected `Mai Ghat` from India for the `Marche du Film` this year," Mahadevan told a news agency.<br />
The Marche du Film Online will happen between June 22 and June 26.<br />
'Mai Ghat: Crime No 103/2005' is a film based on the real-life story of Prabhavati Amma from Kerala, who lost her son Udayakumar due to police brutality in 2005. The film features Usha Yadav and Ravi Singh in the pivotal roles.</p>

<p>The filmmaker looked back at his challenge while making the film: "Since it is a real-life story of police brutality, finding financers for the project was tough. I think (producer) Mohini (Gupta) went ahead with a conviction to support the film because it is the silent battle fought by a mother for 13 years."</p>

<p>Mahadevan added: "This is a prestigious moment for all of us because the government is acknowledging our cinema for the international festival. I have informed Prabhavati Amma."</p>

<p>Since 1959, Cannes has been hosting a film market while the prestigious festival is on. The film at Cannes is one of the largest film markets in the world. Last year, more than 4,000 films from 121 countries were selected for the market. This year, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic the film market will be held online.</p>

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Actor-filmmaker Ananth Mahadevan's Marathi film 'Mai Ghat: Crime No 103/2005', will be screened at the presitigious Cannes Film Festival in the `Marche du Film Online, or the online film market.

Actor-filmmaker Ananth Mahadevan's Marathi film 'Mai Ghat: Crime No 103/2005', will be screened at the presitigious Cannes Film Festival in the `Marche du Film Online, or the online film market. The 73rd edition of the festival will begin from June 25. Owing to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the festival will be held online this year and there is no competition section. However, the film market, where filmmakers from around the world get a chance to showcase their projects for prospective buyers, will continue in the festival`s online version. "This year the festival has announced an official selection of films to be shown under the Marche du Film section. A few days ago I have got a call from Directorate of Film Festivals of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, informing me that they have selected `Mai Ghat` from India for the `Marche du Film` this year," Mahadevan told a news agency. The Marche du Film Online will happen between June 22 and June 26. 'Mai Ghat: Crime No 103/2005' is a film based on the real-life story of Prabhavati Amma from Kerala, who lost her son Udayakumar due to police brutality in 2005. The film features Usha Yadav and Ravi Singh in the pivotal roles. The filmmaker looked back at his challenge while making the film: "Since it is a real-life story of police brutality, finding financers for the project was tough. I think (producer) Mohini (Gupta) went ahead with a conviction to support the film because it is the silent battle fought by a mother for 13 years." Mahadevan added: "This is a prestigious moment for all of us because the government is acknowledging our cinema for the international festival. I have informed Prabhavati Amma." Since 1959, Cannes has been hosting a film market while the prestigious festival is on. The film at Cannes is one of the largest film markets in the world. Last year, more than 4,000 films from 121 countries were selected for the market. This year, owing to the COVID-19 pandemic the film market will be held online.

Ananth Mahadevan's Marathi film to be screened at Cannes fest online market

<p>The film, directed by National Award winner Aruna Raje, is Netflix's first licensed original film in Marathi, the streaming giant said in a statement.</p>

<p>The project has been produced by Priyanka and her mother Madhu Chopra, through their banner Purple Pebble Pictures.</p>

<p>"The age of digital has changed the way we consume content. Today, the story is king and audiences are open to and accepting of all kinds of genres. We scroll for content that appeals to our mood and mind, equally.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"This definitely was one of the major reasons behind our move of taking our latest Marathi project 'Firebrand' straight to Netflix. A story like 'Firebrand' deserves to reach audiences far and wide and I'm thrilled to be bringing this to Netflix," Priyanka said.</p>

<p>Featuring actors Usha Jadhav, Girish Kulkarni, Sachin Khedekar and Rajeshwari Sachdev, the movie is about the trials and tribulations of contemporary modern day relationships.</p>

<p>Jadhav is playing a successful lawyer who herself is sexual assault victim and is dealing with PTSD. She tackles difficult family cases while also coping with intimacy issues in her own marriage. Kulkarni is essaying the role of her husband Madhav Patkar, an architect by profession.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Madhu Chopra said " 'Firebrand' is packaged with a gripping, powerful narrative along with an ensemble of talented actors and we are truly excited that this story will reach millions of diverse Netflix members."</p>

<p>"We are delighted to have Netflix as a partner that will help us take this meaningful cinema to new audiences across the globe," she added.</p>

<p>The film is also the first venture into the digital space for Priyanka and her mother.&nbsp;</p>


The film, directed by National Award winner Aruna Raje, is Netflix's first licensed original film in Marathi, the streaming giant said in a statement. The project has been produced by Priyanka and her mother Madhu Chopra, through their banner Purple Pebble Pictures.

The film, directed by National Award winner Aruna Raje, is Netflix's first licensed original film in Marathi, the streaming giant said in a statement. The project has been produced by Priyanka and her mother Madhu Chopra, through their banner Purple Pebble Pictures. "The age of digital has changed the way we consume content. Today, the story is king and audiences are open to and accepting of all kinds of genres. We scroll for content that appeals to our mood and mind, equally. "This definitely was one of the major reasons behind our move of taking our latest Marathi project 'Firebrand' straight to Netflix. A story like 'Firebrand' deserves to reach audiences far and wide and I'm thrilled to be bringing this to Netflix," Priyanka said. Featuring actors Usha Jadhav, Girish Kulkarni, Sachin Khedekar and Rajeshwari Sachdev, the movie is about the trials and tribulations of contemporary modern day relationships. Jadhav is playing a successful lawyer who herself is sexual assault victim and is dealing with PTSD. She tackles difficult family cases while also coping with intimacy issues in her own marriage. Kulkarni is essaying the role of her husband Madhav Patkar, an architect by profession. Madhu Chopra said " 'Firebrand' is packaged with a gripping, powerful narrative along with an ensemble of talented actors and we are truly excited that this story will reach millions of diverse Netflix members." "We are delighted to have Netflix as a partner that will help us take this meaningful cinema to new audiences across the globe," she added. The film is also the first venture into the digital space for Priyanka and her mother.

Priyanka Chopra produced Marathi film 'Firebrand' to premiere on Netflix on Feb 22

<p>This documentary could change the tide in Bollywood. A BBC World News report has documented how aspiring actors in the Indian film industry often fall prey to casting couch. Actresses Radhika Apte and Usha Jadhav feature in the documentary and speak in details about how actors are sexually exploited in return for film roles.&nbsp;<br />
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"Some people are regarded as Gods. They are so powerful that people just don't think that my voice is going to matter, or people think that if I speak, probably my career is going to get ruined," Radhika Apte tells BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan in <em>Bollywood's Dark Secret</em>, reports a newspaper.&nbsp;<br />
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The culture of silence in Bollywood is encouraged, Apte states in the documentary adding that she wishes that the global movement like #MeToo would also create a significant impact in India. " The way the women, and the men, of course, came together and decided that as a team we are not going to let this happen, I wish that could happen here," states Radhika Apte.&nbsp;<br />
National Award winning Marathi actress Usha Jadhav reveals that how its common for powerful men in the film industry to demand sexual favours. Jadhav recalls how she herself was asked to give in something in return for a film role.&nbsp;<br />
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"I said something on the lines of, 'What? I don't have money'. He said, 'No, no, no, no. It's not about money, it's about you sleeping with, maybe it can be a producer, maybe it can be a director, it can be both too," Jadhav said.<br />
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The documentary also features an aspiring actress, 25, who left her small village to chase her Bollywood dream. The actress says she was molested on a number of occasions, including the first time she met a casting agent.<br />
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"He started telling me that for an actress, you should be happy to have sex as and, when possible, and embrace your sexuality. He touched me wherever he wanted, he kissed me wherever he wanted and I was shocked. He put his hand inside my clothes so I asked him to stop and he said: Do you know what, if you really want to work in this industry I don't think you've got the right attitude," she was quoted as saying in the documentary which will be aired worldwide on Saturday and Sunday.&nbsp;</p>


Radhika Apte and Usha Jadhav feature in a BBC documentary that talks about casting couch in Bollywood

This documentary could change the tide in Bollywood. A BBC World News report has documented how aspiring actors in the Indian film industry often fall prey to casting couch. Actresses Radhika Apte and Usha Jadhav feature in the documentary and speak in details about how actors are sexually exploited in return for film roles. "Some people are regarded as Gods. They are so powerful that people just don't think that my voice is going to matter, or people think that if I speak, probably my career is going to get ruined," Radhika Apte tells BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan in Bollywood's Dark Secret, reports a newspaper. The culture of silence in Bollywood is encouraged, Apte states in the documentary adding that she wishes that the global movement like #MeToo would also create a significant impact in India. " The way the women, and the men, of course, came together and decided that as a team we are not going to let this happen, I wish that could happen here," states Radhika Apte. National Award winning Marathi actress Usha Jadhav reveals that how its common for powerful men in the film industry to demand sexual favours. Jadhav recalls how she herself was asked to give in something in return for a film role. "I said something on the lines of, 'What? I don't have money'. He said, 'No, no, no, no. It's not about money, it's about you sleeping with, maybe it can be a producer, maybe it can be a director, it can be both too," Jadhav said. The documentary also features an aspiring actress, 25, who left her small village to chase her Bollywood dream. The actress says she was molested on a number of occasions, including the first time she met a casting agent. "He started telling me that for an actress, you should be happy to have sex as and, when possible, and embrace your sexuality. He touched me wherever he wanted, he kissed me wherever he wanted and I was shocked. He put his hand inside my clothes so I asked him to stop and he said: Do you know what, if you really want to work in this industry I don't think you've got the right attitude," she was quoted as saying in the documentary which will be aired worldwide on Saturday and Sunday.

Radhika Apte reveals how sexual harassment is prevalent in Bollywood

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Indian actress Usha Jadhav stuns at Cannes opening night

Ananth Mahadevan's Marathi film to be screened at Cannes fest online market

Priyanka Chopra produced Marathi film 'Firebrand' to premiere on Netflix on Feb 22

Radhika Apte reveals how sexual harassment is prevalent in Bollywood