Entertainment News Today Highlights: 'Imtiaz Ali Is A Storyteller, Just Like Mani Ratnam For Me: AR Rahman
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Oscar and Grammy-winning composer A.R. Rahman, who will be contributing his musical prowess to the soon-to-be released streaming film "Amar Singh Chamkila," stated that he believes Imtiaz Ali to be on par with National Award-winning director Mani Ratnam.
Rahman was present at the film's trailer debut on Thursday at the Mehboob Studios in the Bandra neighbourhood of Mumbai.
Diljit Dosanjh, Parineeti Chopra, and filmmaker Imtiaz Ali were with him.
"Imtiaz is not a director for me, he is a co-storyteller just like Mani Ratnam is for me. As an artiste, it's rare to find that deep connection with a fellow artiste." Rahman told the media.
"With Imtiaz the journey is more of an exploration, exploring the characters and the story together. Sometimes I give him something that doesn't fit but he still keeps it in his kitty." He further added.
Actor Govinda returned to politics after 14 years. He joined the Shiv Sena on Thursday ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. Here is a look at actors who have joined politics.
The teaser of 'The Sabarmati Report', starring Vikrant Massey, Raashii Khanna, and Ridhi Dogra, was released on Thursday. Earlier, the makers had released a video as a homage to those who lost their lives in the Godhra Burning Train incident. The film is scheduled to be released on May 3, 2024.
The well-known Bollywood power couple Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal are about to start a company that highlights regional artisans, marking the beginning of an incredible entrepreneurial adventure. The pair, who are well-known for their love of handcrafted clothing and their steadfast support of handicrafts, want to revitalise one of the oldest artistic traditions that is profoundly ingrained in Indian culture.
India has long been known for its intricate handicraft work on a global scale. But the difficulties these skilled craftspeople face could endanger their ability to continue in this line of work. Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal are about to channel their love of handcrafted art towards revitalising the Lucknow local artisans' community after realising the need for intervention.
Youth, a K-drama inspired by BTS, will shortly be released. The nostalgic storyline begun by the fictitious concept, generally known as the 'Bangtan Universe', created by the K-pop music act would be carried in the show. April 2024 has been set as the release window for the BTS Universe-inspired series. The eagerly awaited show will debut exclusively on the unique platform Xclusive.
Director Sanjay Leela Bhansali's highly-anticipated web series, 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,' is set to debut on Netflix on May 1.
The premiere date of this ambitious project was revealed during a mesmerising drone light show at the Mahalaxmi Race Course in South Mumbai.
Attendees were treated to a sneak peek of the world of 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,' which marks Bhansali's first venture into the digital realm. The show's essence was beautifully unveiled through formations created by drones in the sky.
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The trailer of Imtiaz Ali’s musical spectacle 'Amar Singh Chamkila’ was released on Thursday. Written and directed by Imtiaz, the film stars Diljit Dosanjh and Parineeti Chopra. Read here
Renowned filmmaker Nag Ashwin's upcoming sci-fi extravaganza, 'Kalki 2898 AD', boasting a star-studded lineup including Amitabh Bachchan, Kamal Haasan, Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Disha Patani, is set to make waves on the silver screen. Recently, producer Swapna Dutt Chalasani emphasised the compelling narrative of 'Kalki 2898 AD' as the driving force behind attracting top-tier talent to the project.
She said, “I feel it’s the story that drove them all in. It’s not any of us. I don’t think any one of them was worried about what the other person was doing. They kind of saw the bigger picture of what we were all together doing for the film. I think that’s clearly why we were able to pull it off.
‘Kalki 2898 AD’ is a multilingual film that is set to hit screens pan-India on May 9, 2024.
On Wednesday, actors Siddharth and Aditi Rao Hydari secretly got married. Speculation about their marriage circulated all day on social media, but neither the actors nor their team have confirmed the rumours. According to various media reports, the long-term couple tied the knot at a Telangana temple.
An event to celebrate the premiere date of Aditi's next Netflix series 'Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar' verified the news that she and Siddharth would get married.
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