UP cops begin probe in FIR against 'Mirzapur' makers in Mumbai
January 22, 2021 20:55 ISTA visiting Uttar Pradesh police team has started an investigation into a case against makers of web series 'Mirzapur', officials said.
A visiting Uttar Pradesh police team has started an investigation into a case against makers of web series 'Mirzapur', officials said.
Following the success of espionage thriller show "Special Ops" headlined by Kay Kay Menon, filmmaker Neeraj Pandey and Disney+ Hotstar on Friday announced a multi-series franchise, titled "Special Ops Universe".
A local police team is in Mumbai after the registration of a case against makers of web series “Mirzapur” for allegedly outraging religious sentiments and provoking the breach of peace, a senior official said.
After Ali abbas Zafar's Tandav, web series Mirzapur has come under the scanner for 'controversial' portrayal of Mirzapur city in the show. A petition was filed in SC that the series shows the city in a bad light and amendments were demanded to be made. Now, SC has issued a notice to the makers of Mirzapur and OTT platform Amazon Prime Video seeking a response.
Tandav Row: The first case has been registered against the makers of the web-series that has been grabbing the limelight for its controversial scene. The FIR that has been registered in Ghatkopar Police Station, Mumbai includes names of Ali Abbas Zafar, Saif Ali Khan, Zeeshan Ayyub, Himanshu Mehra, Aparna Purohit, Gaurav Solanki, and Amit Aggarwal, and others.
Netflix on Wednesday announced its first Telugu original "Pitta Kathalu", a four part anthology movie from filmmakers Tharun Bhascker, BV Nandini Reddy, Nag Ashwin and Sankalp Reddy.
Soon after the release, Ali Abbas Zafar directorial Tandav faced a backlash from a certain section of society for provoking communal disharmony over a scene from the first episode. Not only this, more than three FIRs have been registered against the makers as well as the star cast for hurting Hindu sentiments in over 6 cities.
The Tandav row has once again brought to focus the debate over whether OTT content in India should be censored. While many netizens support the idea, others wonder if censorship is the only way to end the controversy.
'Tandav,' a nine-episode political thriller starring Bollywood A-listers Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, and Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, started streaming last week but the show landed in a huge controversy over its depiction of Hindu deities. The makers have now implemented changes to the web series to address the concerns raised.
Tandav released on January 15 and featured an ensemble cast including actors like-- Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Dino Morea, Kumud Mishra, Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub, Gauhar Khan, and Kritika Kamra amongst others. The series faced charges of inflaming religious passions over a scene from the first episode. Here's everything you should know about what the controversy is all about.
Saif Ali Khan and Dimple Kapadia starer recently released web show Tandav takes the viewers behind the closed corridors of power and politics, and showcases the lengths to which people will go in the pursuit of power. Tiger Zinda Hai director Ali Abbas Zafar makes his digital debut with the Amazon original series which hit the OTT on Friday, January 15.
Produced by Himanshu Kishan Mehra and Ali Abbas Zafar, 'Tandav' the 9-episode Amazon Original Series is filled with a stellar ensemble cast including Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Sunil Grover, Tigmanshu Dhulia, Dino Morea Kumud Mishra, Gauahar Khan, Amyra Dastur, Mohd. Zeeshan Ayyub, Kritika Kamra, Sarah Jane Dias, Sandhya Mridul, Annup Sonii, Hitten Ttejwani, Paresh Pahuja, and Shonali Nagrani among others.
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Candy, a plot thickened with stories of drugs, politics, ambition, and murder, is sweet as sin. But is behind these sinister doings- a man or a beast, no one can tell. Featuring Richa Chadha and Ronit Roy in the lead roles, Candy will definitely take the audiences on an adrenaline-charged quest to unwrap the secrets.
Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee is all set to return as NIA agent Srikant Tiwari in the most-awaited second season of the hit web show, The Family Man, on February 12. The makers on Wednesday released the first teaser of the show, leaving fans excited yet confused.
This is the first time Netflix has announced a yearly features slate from the streamer's original film division, headed by Scott Stuber since 2017. The titles include action movie "Red Notice", starring Gal Gadot, Ryan Reynolds and Dwayne Johnson; Zack Snyder's zombie film "Army of the Dead"; political satire "Don't Look Up", featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Leonardo DiCaprio; and musical "Tik, Tik... Boom!" which is Lin Manuel Miranda's directorial debut, among others.
Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee dropped an intriguing video on Monday from the sets of the most-awaited web show 'The Family Man', leaving fans guessing if the dreaded terrorist Moosa is still alive.
Bollywood actor Saif Ali Khan, whose upcoming political drama Tandav is all set to release on the OTT platform, recently in an interview with Mid-day shared some of the insights from the shoot. Saif revealed that he made an exception for Tandav as he allowed shooting of the show inside the palace.
Set in the power corridors of the capital city of the largest democracy, the fictional story of Tandav is created and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar, produced by Himanshu Kishan Mehra and Ali Abbas Zafar and written by Gaurav Solanki. Here’s a look at the dynamic world of Tandav and its many nuanced characters.
Life changed in a way for actor Chandan Roy Sanyal ever since he essayed the crooked Bhopa Swamy over two chapters of the Prakash Jha web series, Aashram. He is a more easily recognised face now, but the actor tells you his responsibility as an artiste is also a lot more.
Actor Manoj Bajpayee announced on Thursday that his popular web series The Family Man is all set to return with a second season on February 12, 2021.
'Salt' revolves around Shankar, an introverted architect who falls for the girlfriend of his boss, Maya, an extroverted writer who is impressed by him because of a strange lie on their first date. The entire film is set in Kolkata and Darjeeling.
Tandav, created and directed by Ali Abbas Zafar and produced by Himanshu Kishan Mehra and Ali Abbas Zafar, the 9-part series features an ensemble cast headlined by Saif Ali Khan, Dimple Kapadia, Tigmanshu Dhulia and Sunil Grover and will premiere on Amazon Prime Video starting January 15, 2021 in India and in over 240 countries and territories.
With almost no big theatrical release for over nine months, the coronavirus pandemic came as a blessing in disguise for OTT platforms last year and in 2021, several streamers will vie for the audiences' attention as Bollywood plans a a return to cinema halls. This year, OTT (over-the-top) will serve new fare, while harking back to the viewers with the return of some popular titles.
Action-packed films are Rohit Shetty's forte and the director is all set to make his digital debut with a web series which will be set in the same space. The yet-to-be-titled series will go on floors this year after Shetty wraps up 'Cirkus,' which reunites the director with his 'Simmba' actor Ranveer Singh.
Here is a list of Indian digital shows that should create a ripple over the coming months:
Amongst the Former President Barack Obama's list, a noticeable mention is that of Voot Select’s The Good Lord Bird. Starring Ethan Hawke as revolutionist John Brown, the docu-series thrives on an exceptional tale of real life inspired events that led to the infamous 1859 Harper Ferry’s raid, the catalyst to the American revolution.
This year, let us ring in the New Year, with a different kind of party. All you need is three things – a pair of comfortable PJ’s, some wine and some of the best thrillers that this year has seen. Choose from six of the best web shows that are currently streaming on the Voot Select platform.
Bollywood actor Manoj Bajpayee has treated his fans with a New Year gift. On Tuesday, the actor finally announced the new season of his superhit Amazon Prime Video-based show 'The Family Man'.
Bebaakee: The tangled relationship of love and friendship on-screen was a total win for the viewer, and with the dramatic turn of events in the last episode of season one, fans are now asking for more with what lies in store in this epic love saga?
From the stark aesthetics to the action-packed storylines, these intriguing TV shows take you on a psychological ride of a lifetime. Take a journey into the darker side of life with this absorbing examination into intensely graphic themes including infidelity, gory scenes, drugs, murder and heinous crime.
A lot of interesting web series and movies got released this year and the next year too will see a lot of shows hitting the web. Here's the list of shows that are expected to launch in the year 2021.
The first look of 'Crashh' is out. It is a beautiful saga of sibling love and the pain of being separated at a young age.
The festive season is here and while Christmas does look a lot different from every year, let’s not dampen our holiday spirit. There is always something that we can find to get into the festive mood.
As we gear up to binge on Christmas 2020, snuggled in a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate, here is a list of new attractions that toast a happy ending to the year, and a good cheer.
