Helly Shah, Indian TV Star, Sets Film Debut With ‘Kaya Palat’

Naman Ramachandran As India celebrates 75 years of independence, Netflix and the country’s Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, have partnered to honor real-life stories of extraordinary women through a series of short videos titled “Azadi Ki Amrit Kahaniyan.” The initiative was launched on Tuesday in the presence of Anurag Thakur, India’s Minister of Information and Broadcasting.Bela Bajaria, global head of TV, Netflix, who was also present at the event, said: “Great stories can come from anywhere and are ever so inspiring when they are about people who rise against the odds. In partnership with the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, ‘Azadi Ki Amrit Kahaniyan’ focuses on celebrating remarkable individuals and their stories that can inspire people in India and around the world.” Narrated by acclaimed actor Neena Gupta (Badhaai Ho”), the short videos capture the journey of these individuals and how they broke the glass ceiling in their respective fields, ranging from science to sports.

Naman Ramachandran Prashanth Neel’s “K.G.F: Chapter 2,” starring Yash, is one of the biggest box office hits this spring, having grossed approximately $120 million worldwide since its April 14 release.Produced by Vijay Kiragandur for Hombale Films, “K.G.F: Chapter 2” was made on a budget of $13 million and is a sequel to 2018 film “K.G.F: Chapter 1.” Set during the 1970s and 1980s, the film followed the journey of gangster Rocky (Yash) and his bid to gain control of the Kolar Gold Fields. The sequel continues his journey and the stakes are higher with his opponents including the Prime Minister of India. The film is in the Kannada-language with dubbed versions in the Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam languages.

Naman Ramachandran Days after the Najafi group’s buyout of STX Entertainment, the Eros STX Global Corporation is changing its name to Eros Media World PLC. The newly renamed company has also revealed a new management structure and some financial projections. Eros will retain a 15% non-voting stake in STX and the company said it has “fully repaid $152 million of outstanding JP Morgan credit facility and subordinated credit facilities at STX level.”Rishika Lulla Singh is the new executive chair, Pradeep Dwivedi the new CEO and Rajesh Chalke is the new CFO of Eros Media World.

Naman Ramachandran Leading Indian producer Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Motion Pictures has signed a multi-film production deal with Armaan Zorace’s U.S. genre label Dark Hell and prolific Hollywood producer Steven Schneider.Under the terms of the deal, a slate of high-concept films in the thriller-horror genre will be produced in Hindi and other Indian languages jointly by the three entities.

Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra have shared the name of their baby girl! The couple welcomed their little one in January, with Joe, 29, and Priyanka, 39, sharing their joy at the news.They penned at the time: "We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate,” a joint statement shared via Instagram read. “We respectfully ask for privacy during this special time as we focus on our family.Thank you so much.” Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Now TMZ reports they've shared that the couple have named their daughter and, according to a birth certificate obtained by the outlet, they've chosen Malti Marie.The beautiful moniker has an equally as lovely meaning attached.

Naman Ramachandran Amazon Prime Video India has teamed with filmmaker Rohit Shetty’s Rohit Shetty Picturez for original series “Indian Police Force,” headlined by Bollywood star Sidharth Malhotra.The series, which is in production now, “proudly pays an ode to the selfless service, unconditional commitment and fierce patriotism of our police officers across the country who put everything on the line in their call of duty to keep us safe,” according to a statement from Amazon India, adding that it “aims to set a new bar for action content emerging from India for audiences worldwide.”Shetty is known for his Singham cop franchise, the latest of which, “Sooryavanshi,” starring Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn and Ranveer Singh, was one of the biggest Bollywood box office hits of 2021. Malhotra’s last film, war film “Shershaah,” bowed directly on Amazon and was one of the highest watched films on the service in 2021.

David Lynch has unveiled his plans for a new multi-million dollar mental health program.The Twin Peaks and Mulholland Drive director announced the initiative on Thursday (April 14) to fund Transcendental Meditation (TM) training for 30,000 international college students, hoping to inspire the next generation to “become advanced peace-creating meditation experts and build a legacy of lasting global peace,” according to a press release.Launched in partnership with Global Union of Scientists for Peace, the program plans to invest approximately $500 million in its first year.“We don’t know what tomorrow’s going to bring if we don’t get peace on this planet,” Lynch said in an accompanying promotional video. “This war in Ukraine, people were saying it’s not going to happen, and now it’s happened. People are dying.

Ukraine as a backdrop, the Cannes Film Festival plans a special honor for Tom Cruise’s “Top Gun” comeback and to host some 35,000 people as the movie industry looks to reclaim its pre-pandemic allure.On Thursday, organizers of this year's festival unveiled the 18 films that will compete for the coveted Palme d’Or prize at the May 17-28 event. They include “The Natural History of Destruction” by Ukrainian director Sergei Loznitsa, “All that Breathes” by Indian director Shaunak Sen, and Ethan Cohen’s “Jerry Lee Lewis: Trouble in Mind.”Organizers will announce the jury at a later date.After a pandemic-related production delay, “Top Gun: Maverick,” in which Cruise reprises his 1986 role as a U.S.

EXCLUSIVE: Rowan Atkinson’s Netflix comedy Man vs Bee has set cast, with Crazy Rich Asians star Jing Lusi joining the show that will launch on June 24.

Film Independent today announced the names of the 30 filmmakers, from 11 nations, selected to participate in its 2022 Global Media Makers LA Residency, taking place in person this month.

Coming off the blockbuster success of S.S. Rajamouli’s RRR, star Ram Charan is hardly sitting on his laurels. Releasing April 29 is action drama Acharya which he’s producing and starring in with his father, the prolific actor Chiranjeevi. He’s also currently shooting RC15 (working title), a political drama from 2.0 director S. Shankar, and has more projects in the pipeline.

EXCLUSIVE: And Just Like That… standout Sarita Choudhury is set to headline another potential series for HBO Max. Choudhury is starring and executive producing in The Colony, a one-hour drama written/executive produced by Sonejuhi Sinha and Charlotte Rabate. It is based on the 2018 feature Stray Dolls, written and produced by Sinha and Rabate and directed by Sinha. Nicholas Weinstock (Severance) is executive producing through his company Invention Studios.

Naman Ramachandran S.S. Rajamouli’s Indian blockbuster “RRR,” starring NTR Jr and Ram Charan, has grossed INR10 billion ($132 million) globally, according to numbers released by producer DVV Entertainment. An action-drama set in the 1920s, the historical fiction story by Vijayendra Prasad and Rajamouli imagines real-life Indian freedom fighters Alluri Sitarama Raju (Ram Charan) and Komaram Bheem (NTR Jr) meeting and becoming fast friends.

Aparna Shewakramani is calling out the matchmaking skills of Sima Taparia on “Indian Matchmaking”.

Naman Ramachandran Indian hitmaker S.S. Rajamouli is basking in the success of his latest epic, period action drama “RRR” (“Rise Roar Revolt”). The film released March 25 worldwide and scored a $65 million opening weekend, debuting in third place in the U.S.

Naman Ramachandran Indian streamer ALTBalaji, which operated on the Subscription Video on Demand (SVOD) model so far, is adding an Advertising-based Video on Demand (AVOD) component to its services. The move follows the massive success of reality show “Lock Upp,” hosted by Bollywood star Kangana Ranaut, which ALTBalaji launched as a free AVOD show in partnership with MX Player and has had more than 100 million views. ALTBalaji is a division of Indian TV czarina Ekta Kapoor’s Balaji Telefilms, which has 91 original shows streaming.

“Bridgerton” may have successfully united Anthony and Kate in season 2, but the tale behind Queen Charlotte’s love story is just getting started.

return for Season 2 over the weekend, there’s more news from that world. Netflix has confirmed the cast for the young Queen Charlotte spinoff series from Shonda Rhimes herself – including the actress who will play the young Charlotte.India Amarteifio (“Line of Duty”) plays the young Queen in the currently untitled series.

Joe Otterson TV ReporterThe “Bridgerton” prequel series currently in the works at Netflix has found its full cast, Variety has learned.The untitled show, which was first announced in May 2021, centers on Queen Charlotte’s rise to prominence and power. It tells the story of how the young Queen’s marriage to King George sparked both a great love story and a societal shift, creating the world of the Ton inherited by the characters in Bridgerton.India Amarteifio is set to play the young Queen Charlotte in the series, while Corey Mylchreest will play young King George.

united Anthony and Kate in season 2, but the tale behind Queen Charlotte's love story is just getting started.The untitled spinoff series, which revolves around the young Queen's romance and marriage to King George III, has set its ensemble cast. Originally greenlit last May, the upcoming limited series will return Bridgerton stars Golda Rosheuvel, Adjoa Andoh and Ruth Gemmell as Queen Charlotte, Lady Agatha Danbury and Lady Violet Bridgerton, respectively.