Current Final

Tag: Netflix

  • Cross-Border appreciation: Heeramandi’s Taha Shah receives praise from Yashma Gill

    Cross-Border appreciation: Heeramandi’s Taha Shah receives praise from Yashma Gill

    Actress and model Yashma Gill, a very active social media user, has been sent a thank you message by Indian actor Taha Shah.
    Shah is an Indian actor who played the character of Tajdar in Netflix’s ‘Heeramandi’, directed by Sanjay Leela Bhansali. Both Yashma and others complimented him on his performance, which was well appreciated. Through texts, Taha expressed gratitude to Yashma and sent love from across the border.

    She shared the screenshot of messages on her stories, writing, “I’m sorry if I’m being extra but I really want to enjoy this purely as a fan moment,”
    Yashma is being made fun of by people for acting like a normal fangirl while being a bigger star than Taha Shah. The internet tookYashma Gill’s excitement as follows:

  • Sharmin Segal hits back at ‘Heeramandi’ criticism

    Sharmin Segal hits back at ‘Heeramandi’ criticism

    Actress Sharmin Segal has talked about how she handles online harassment and criticism of her work in a podcast interview before the web series’ ‘HeeraMandi’ release earlier this month.

    “I feel a lot of pressure, and sometimes it shows in strange ways. But I have a great support system. My sister is my strongest support; she’s also an assistant director on the show. This setup allows me to vent when I need to.”

    She continued by saying that she won’t keep putting too much pressure on herself. “I want to prove myself, but I’m also realistic now. I hope everyone loves Alamzeb [her character in Heeramandi], but some people will always have their opinions.”
    Segal was called the weakest member of the ‘Heeramandi’ ensemble cast, and fans questioned why Sanjay Leela Bhansali gave her such a big role based only on their relationship. The star disabled comments on her most recent Instagram photos in response to the vicious bullying that was going on on social media. For those who don’t know , Segal is the niece of director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who previously worked with him on successful films such as ‘Bajirao Mastani,’ and ‘Gangubai Kathiawadi’ before making her cinematic debut in ‘Malaal’.

    On May 1, Netflix released ‘Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar,’ which is about the courtesans who resided in Lahore’s red light district.

  • Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ Season two shooting begins

    Netflix’s ‘Wednesday’ Season two shooting begins


    Netflix, on Tuesday, revealed the full cast of Jenna Ortega’s ‘Wednesday’ season 2 as production begins in Ireland for the hit series.
    While lOrtega is playing her role as Wednesday Addams again, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Luis Guzmán, Isaac Ordonez, and Luyanda Unati Lewis-Nyawo have also been made series regulars for season 2, Variety Magazine reports.
    Catherine Zeta-Jones portrays the character of mother Morticia; Guzmán appears in the role of father Gomez, and Ordonez plays Pugsley.


    Series creators and showrunners Al Gough and Miles Millar said, “We are excited that the entire Addams family will join Nevermore Academy this season, along with a fantastic cast of both familiar faces and new talents.”
    Returning cast members include Moosa Mostafa, Fred Armisen, Jamie McShane, Emma Myers, Joy Sunday, Hunter Doohan, Victor Dorobantu, and Evie Templeton.


    The cast did not include Percy Hynes-White, who played Xavier Thorpe in season one.
    Billie Piper, Owen Painter, and Noah Taylor are the newest members of Wednesday’s main cast for season two.

    The rumors that Thandiwe Newton will be a guest star and Steve Buscemi will join the cast as a series regular have been confirmed by Netflix.
    The guest star list includes Christopher Lloyd, Joanna Lumley, Frances O’Connor, Haley Joel Osment, Heather Matarazzo, and Joonas Suotamo.

  • Those pesky, meddling kids are back; Netflix announces new Scooby Doo series

    Those pesky, meddling kids are back; Netflix announces new Scooby Doo series

    Netflix is creating a new live-action version of the Scooby-Doo franchise, which began with the 1969 animated TV series ‘Scooby-Doo, Where Are You’. The adaptation aims to revive the brand after a previous unsuccessful attempt 20 years ago.

    The original series introduced the Mystery Inc. gang and their adventures solving mysteries. It led to the development of a large franchise with many animated shows, movies, video games, and other spin-offs.
    The new live-action series, being one of the biggest and most beloved franchises in the entertainment world, will provide a fresh perspective on the classic characters and their mysteries. It will build upon the success of the original show that initiated it all.
    Scooby-Doo’s live-action history has been marked by ups and downs, with the 2002 movie and its 2004 sequel receiving mixed reviews and commercial success.

    Raja Gosnell directed the first film, where the Mystery Inc. gang reunited to solve a mystery on Spooky Island. The second installment, Scooby-Doo 2: Monsters Unleashed, followed the team as they investigated a masked thief at the Coolsonian Criminology Museum.

    A group of seasoned writers and producers, including Josh Appelbaum, Scott Rosenberg, André Nemec, and Jeff Pinkner, will write and executive produce the upcoming Scooby-Doo series. They will produce under the banner of Midnight Radio, lending their experience and imaginative vision to the endeavour.

  • Sanjay Leela Bhansali thought about including Pakistani actors in Heeramandi

    Sanjay Leela Bhansali thought about including Pakistani actors in Heeramandi

    The much-hyped Netflix series ‘Heeramandi’, directed by renowned Bollywood filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, is now streaming on Netflix. It marks Sanjay’s debut as a director on OTT platforms and features a stellar cast including Manisha Koirala, Sonakshi Sinha, Aditi Rao Hydari, Sanjeeda Sheikh, Richa Chadha, Fardeen Khan, Sharmin Segal and Shekhar Suman. The ‘Heeramandi’ team has been giving many interviews on social media and in the media as they promote the expensive project.

    Bhansali shared in an interview on YouTube that he once thought about casting top Pakistani actors for the series.
    “I thought about casting many actors over eighteen years. Initially, I considered Rekha Ji, Kareena, and Rani Mukherji. Later, I had Fawad Khan, Mahira Khan and Imran Abbas in my mind for ‘Heeramandi, but I ended up with this ensemble cast.”


    Heeramandi: The Diamond Bazaar is a visually stunning drama, easily identifiable as a Bhansali production. It tells the stories of courtesans, known as tawaifs, living in Lahore’s red-light district of ‘Heera Mandi’ during the Indian independence movement in the British Raj.

  • ‘Aik film tou banti hai’; Aamir Khan on working with Salman, Shah Rukh

    ‘Aik film tou banti hai’; Aamir Khan on working with Salman, Shah Rukh

    Bollywood’s resident thespian king Aamir Khan has revealed that he’s been discussing a movie collaboration with the other two reigning Khans of Indian cinema, Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan. During an appearance on Netflix’s The Great Indian Kapil Show, Aamir responded to a fan’s question about teaming up with the other two Khans by saying, “We think alike,” in a clip that hadn’t been shown before.


    The perfectionist Khan said that he had a meeting with Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan where they talked about a possible project they could work on together.


    “I told them, we’ve been in this industry for many years, and at this point in our careers, not making a film together would be unfair to our fans. We should make at least one film together,” he narrated, getting fans excited about the prospect. “I hope we come across great stories, and talented directors present those stories to us.”

  • Director Imtiaz Ali worries about reaction from Amar Singh Chamkila’s first wife at film screening

    Director Imtiaz Ali worries about reaction from Amar Singh Chamkila’s first wife at film screening

    Renowned Indian film director, producer and screenwriter was worried about the reaction from the first wife of Punjabi singer Amar Singh Chamkila at the film screening of the biopic made on the musician’s life. According to a source that talked to Indian media outlet Zoom, Imtiaz Ali was concerned over the film’s reception among the singer’s close relatives, especially his first wife.

    Imtiaz Ali said, “Chamkila’s family attended the screening. His first wife, Gurmail Kaur, and Amarjot, along with Chamkila’s son Jaiman Chamkila and daughters were all present. As I watched the film, Chamkila’s first wife sat beside me. I wondered about the sensitive scenes in the movie and if I should retreat before she felt uncomfortable or reacted in any way.”


    The director expressed happiness with how Chamkila was portrayed, as they hoped the audience would like it.
    He said, “I could have judged him for many things he did, but I chose to leave it as it is in the film. It’s actually a credit to the family that they understood.”
    The film’s cast features Diljit Dosanjh as Amar Singh Chamkila and Parineeti Chopra as his wife Amarjot, based on the real-life story of Chamkila and his wife, a singer known for lewd lyrics who was assassinated at a traditional Akhara (event) in 1988 in Punjab. They were shot, along with two other members of their group, as soon as they got out of the car they used to reach the venue.

    The killers remain unknown to this day.

  • Netflix’s Squid Game season 2, Emily in Paris season 4 set for late 2024 release

    Netflix’s Squid Game season 2, Emily in Paris season 4 set for late 2024 release


    Co-CEO of Netflix, Ted Sarandos has hinted at the release of several series, including Netflix’s Squid Game in the latter half of 2024, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

    Although Sarandos didn’t specify release dates, his remarks suggest they will be out sometime in the second half of 2024.

    Squid Game holds the title of Netflix’s most-watched show ever and was renewed for a second season in June 2022.

    In 2024, viewers can expect Squid Game 2, The Night Agent, new seasons of Outer Banks, Emily in Paris, and Ryan Murphy’s Monster anthology.

    Following the success of Squid Game, Netflix launched a reality competition version titled ‘Squid Game: The Challenge’.

    The 10-part reality series featured 456 players competing in games inspired by the original series, for a cash prize of $4.56 million.

    Upon its November 2023 premiere, ‘The Challenge’ debuted as the No.1 English-language show on Netflix.

  • Kya aap nay ‘Chamkila’ mein Mohit Chauhan ko pehchana?

    Kya aap nay ‘Chamkila’ mein Mohit Chauhan ko pehchana?

    Singer Mohit Chauhan’s appearance in Diljit Dosanjh’s ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ is gaining attention online once more. In the film, Chauhan portrays a local singer and also contributes his vocals to the track ‘Ishq Mitaye’.


    In the YouTube video, Mohit appears as a local Punjabi singer, wearing 1980s-style clothes and a black turban. His cameo, which is resurfacing in popularity, of features Chauhan performing the song ‘Baaja’. His involvement in the film is primarily centered around this song.

  • Kapil Sharma could’ve been in the ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ biopic, reveals Imtiaz Ali

    Kapil Sharma could’ve been in the ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ biopic, reveals Imtiaz Ali

    Kapil Sharma could’ve been in the ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ biopic, reveals Imtiaz Ali

    Bollywood filmmaker Imtiaz Ali, maker of the biopic ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’, revealed that actor-comedian Kapil Sharma was his second choice if Diljit Dosanjh had declined the film.
     
    In a recent episode of Imtiaz Ali’s Netflix show, the cast and director of ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ discussed their experiences making the movie. Kapil Sharma shared that A.R. Rahman had called him for a role in the film, but Sharma couldn’t respond as he was out of town and still regrets it.


    “I met Rahman sir one day, and he said, ‘I called you for Chamkila’. I think he wanted me to sing a song or something. I thought he was just sweet-talking with me.”
    “I felt really bad,” the comedian said. “I cried the whole night because of it. It was unfortunate that we couldn’t speak to each other because we were overseas.”


    Imtiaz Ali added that Rahman had also talked to him about Sharma’s singing. Ali informed Sharma that if Diljit didn’t take the role, Sharma would have been their next choice. 
    Ali said, “Rahman sir said to me, ‘I mentioned your singing as well.’ If Diljit couldn’t do this film, we only had one more choice, which was you.”
    The biopic stars Parineeti Chopra as Amar Singh Chamkila’s wife, opposite Diljit Dosanjh.
     
    ‘Amar Singh Chamkila’ premiered in theatres before streaming on Netflix, receiving praise for Ali’s direction, Dosanjh’s performance, and Rahman’s music.