Nagraj Manjule

Unpaused: Naya Safar showcases five unique stories that provide a window into how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed us, making us value life and emotions more than ever. Vignettes of raw human emotions like love, longing, fear, and friendship sensitively brought to life by filmmakers such as Shikha Makan, Ruchir Arun, Nupur Asthana, Ayappa KM, and Nagraj Manjule.Prime Video today announced that the Hindi anthology, Unpaused: Naya Safar will premiere globally on 21st January 2022 in more than 240 countries and territories. Following the overwhelming response of the first edition, Unpaused, which had premiered in 2020, the sequel of the Amazon Original anthology will offer five Hindi short films, each delving uniquely into the relatable challenges that the pandemic has inflicted on everyone while stressing on the need to embrace a positive outlook as everyone welcomes the New Year.

It is known that megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Sairat director Nagraj Manjule have wrapped up their film based focused on football titled Jhund. This will mark the Hindi debut of the Marathi filmmaker who gave the blockbuster with Sairat. As per the latest reports though, the film has landed in legal trouble.Telangana High Court has ordered a complete stay on the release of Jhund in India, abroad, and digital platforms. The petitioner has claimed copyright infringement stating he has exclusive rights to the story of footballer Akhilesh Paul on whose life the film is based. The petitioner has alleged in his claims that the footballer Akhilesh Paul cheated him.Amitabh Bachchan plays the role of football coach Vijay Barse, founder of NGO Soccer Slum, in Jhund. This film will mark the reunion of the Sairat couple Akash Thosar and Rinku Rajguru. The sports-drama is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Krishan Kumar, Raaj Hiremath, Savita Raj Hiremath, and Nagraj Manjule, under the banner of T-Series, Tandav Films, and Aatpat Production.