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Sudipto Sen has shared what inspired him to bring the drama film 'Bastar: The Naxal Story', starring Adah Sharma after 'Kerala Story'.Makers on Tuesday unveiled the intriguing trailer.In the trailer, Adah can be seen as IPS Officer Neerja Madhvan, who is determined to make India Naxal-free. There are scenes of Naxalites attacking CRPF jawans, children being burnt and political figures being assassinated, as well as the hanging of innocent people.Speaking about the movie, Sudipto Sen told ANI that cinema has sporadically played a role in transforming society but it has never become a movement."Historically the cinema should have played its role but I feel that it has taken a step back from the actual role that it should have played, common people were taught a wrong definition of entertainment. Cinema has played the role of transforming society. In our country, it has happened sporadically but it never became a movement. When we go to watch cinema, we watch dance, hear songs and come back. But we never explored it values of creating awareness. This was the experimentation of Vipul (Vipul Amrutlal Shah) and me to make a film on the reality of the country. 'Kerala Story' and 'Bastar' are results of that."The movie is helmed by Sudipto Sen and produced by Vipul Amrutlal Shah.Shah and Sudipto's first collaboration 'The Kerala Story' depicts how thousands of young women were allegedly brainwashed into joining the Islamic State (IS) and heading off to countries like Syria and Afghanistan.'Bastar: The Naxal Story' is set to hit the theatres on March 15.

Jeetu Bhaiya and his students are getting ready for their BIGGEST challenge yet!!"In the upcoming season, actors Jitendra Kumar, Mayur More, Ahsaas Channa, Alam Khan and Ranjan Raj will be seen in prominent roles.The third season will be streaming on the OTT platform Netflix. However, the show's official release date is still awaited.The season's logline reads, having now braved through the tough initial preparation and the relentless pressure of academics, students brace themselves for the all-important IIT JEE exam. With Jeetu Bhaiya, the students' unwavering mentor and inspiration, on his own poignant journey to discover his calling, the uncertain fate of the students hangs in the balance in this high-stakes drama of the much-anticipated third season, as per a press note from the PR team.Team 'Kota Factory Season 3' said in a statement from the PR team, "Our partnership with Netflix has been a collaborative and rewarding journey. Witnessing the widespread resonance of Kota Factory Season 1 and 2, especially among the youth, has been immensely gratifying. As we unfold the next chapter, we want to reiterate and emphasize that Taiiyaari Hi Jeet Hai! This upcoming season is filled with emotions and drama, promising to keep the fans engaged."Previous two seasons of the show received positive responses from the audience.

Karan Kundrra is all set to host the Indian adaptation of the popular reality series 'Temptation Island'.The show is all set to premiere on the OTT platform Jio Cinema on November 3.Taking to Instagram, Karan shared the trailer of the show which he captioned, "Are you ready to watch me host the ultimate pyaar ki pariksha on #TemptationIslandIndia? Pyaar, takraar aur naye connections ka ikraar, sab dekhne milega 3 November se, roz raat 8 baje sirf @officialjiocinema par."He will be seen with actor Mouni Roy, who plays the relationship expert in the show.In this ultimate Pyaar Ki Pariksha, Karan will be seen testing the strength of the relationships, while Mouni guides the contestants in their journey of self-discovery.All set to don the hat of a host, Karan Kundrra said, "I'm excited to be hosting the Indian version of the world-popular format, Temptation Island. Having personally enjoyed watching the show, I believe it's a refreshingly unique concept for Indian audiences, setting it apart from other reality shows. It's a thrilling journey where couples openly confront their issues and desires to test the strength of their love. Instead of discussing problems in private, these couples openly are going to confront their challenges to see if their love can overcome their desires."Karan earlier hosted shows like 'Gumraah: End Of Innocence', 'MTV Love School', and 'Dance Deewane Juniors' among others.He was recently seen in the film 'Thank You For Coming' alongside Bhumi Pednekar, Shehnaaz Gill, Kusha Kapila, Dolly Singh and Anil Kapoor.

Mumbai Diaries season 2 on Wednesday announced the official release date.The show is all set to stream on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video from October 6.The second season will unfold with the doctors, trainees, and staff of Bombay General Hospital dealing with the aftermath of the terror attacks and their personal struggles that follow, juxtaposing it against the devastation brought by the Mumbai floods.The series brings back the highly versatile ensemble star cast from the previous season, that includes Konkona Sen Sharma, Mohit Raina, Tina Desai, Shreya Dhanwanthary, Satyajeet Dubey, Natasha Bharadwaj, Mrunmayee Deshpande and Prakash Belawadi.Mumbai Diaries is an intricately woven medical drama that explores the trials and triumphs of our frontline workers and the heroes of the medical community. After the overwhelming love and acclaim received for Mumbai DiariesMumbai Diaries Season Two to viewers across the world.The intricately woven narrative tells a gripping tale of human spirit and perseverance in the face of diversity.The first season of the show received positive reviews from the fans.

Hostel Daze on Friday unveiled the trailer of the fourth season of the show.Taking to Instagram, The Viral Fever (TVF) shared the trailer which they captioned, Another crazy year filled with laughter, PPOs and chaos! #HostelDazeonPrime S4 streaming from 27th September on @primevideoin.The fourth and final season of the show is all set to stream on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video from September 27.The final season of the series will see the gang return one last time to bid farewell to their hostel lives and prepare for adulthood. Created by TVF and directed by Abhinav Anand, the six-episode series features Ahsaas Channa, Luv Vispute, Shubham Gaur, Nikhil Vijay, Ayushi Gupta, and Utsav Sarkar in the lead roles, along with Faisal Malik, Gopal Datt, Abhilash Thapliyal, Jaimini Pathak, and Deven Bhojani as narrators.The trailer for Hostel Daze Season Four offers a glimpse into the lives of six inseparable friends, all embarking on their final year of college. While some are diligently gearing up for their future careers, others are relishing the here and now with their tight-knit circle of friends. Amidst the roller coaster of experiencesnavigating complex relationships, facing nerve-wracking job interviews, and celebrating endearing friendshipsthis season packs an abundance of laughter, compelling drama, and heartwarming camaraderie, making it a perfect end to the beloved journey.Talking about the show, director Abhinav Anand said, Shooting the final season of Hostel Daze was an emotional and bittersweet journey. I feel privileged to have had this opportunity to direct this exceptionally talented cast and crew and be a part of this beautiful series. I will always cherish the memories that we have created over the years. In this season, the students are more mature and preparing to step into their professional lives. I cannot wait for the audience to join us as the students take the last leap of their college life.

The Archies is all set to release on the OTT platform Netflix on December 7.Taking to Instagram, Suhana Khan shared a video which she captioned, "The Archies are all set to arrive on December 7th!!#100DaysToGo."View this post on InstagramA post shared by Suhana Khan (@suhanakhan2)The Archies, a coming-of-age musical, follows the lives of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, Ethel and Dilton who will take audiences to the fictional hilly town of Riverdale.The film explores friendship, freedom, love, heartbreak and rebellion.Makers announced the date of launch with a live billboard on Mumbais Western Express Highway.The Indian adaptation of the beloved comics will see Dot play Ethel Muggs, Agastya Nanda as the charming and talented Archie Andrews, Khushi Kapoor take on the role of Betty Cooper, Mihir Ahuja as the always hungry Jughead Jones, Veronica Lodge portrayed by Suhana Khan, Heartthrob Reggie Mantle will be showcased by Vedang Raina and Yuvraj Menda will play Dilton Doiley.Zoya recently unveiled the film's teaser revealing that the film is set in 1964 in Riverdale, described on a railway sign as a "hill station," a term dating back to colonial times that refers to a town located at a higher elevation than the nearby plain.One of the transport links servicing the hill stations are small mountain railway trains running on narrow gauge tracks, known affectionately as "toy trains", and the teaser opens with a shot of the top train puffing into Riverdale station. The Archies gang play music and dance at parties and classrooms while also enjoying their time outdoors.

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Barun Sobti (@barunsobti_says)The show stars Suvinder Vicky, Barun Sobti, Varun Badola, Harleen Sethi, Rachel Shelly, and Manish Chaudhary in the lead roles.The show is all set to stream on the OTT platform Netflix.'Kohrra' explores dysfunctional family dynamics and the dark facets of love and relationship through the overlay of a crime investigation. In partnership with renowned screenwriter Sudip Sharma, filmmaker Randeep Jha, and Clean Slate Filmz Productions to produce an engaging investigative drama that kicks off with the discovery of a murdered NRI just before his wedding in the countryside of Punjab. As the investigation unfolds a world of deceit, secrets and the dramas of dysfunctional families is revealed.Soon after the makers unveiled the official trailer, fans swamped the comment section with red hearts and fire emoticons."It looks soooo amazing! Can't wait to see this!," a fan commented.Another fan wrote, "This gonna be a masterpiece.... so perfect.""Waiting for this great series," a user wrote.Talking about the show, Sudip Sharma earlier said, "When Gunjit Chopra and Diggi Sisodia came to me with the idea of Kohrra, I was drawn to the possibilities of a fresh and distinct cop investigative story underlined with the complexities of human emotions. Together, we've tried to create a show that not only engages you and keeps you hooked throughout but also stays with you after. The collaboration with Netflix, Clean Slate Filmz, and an extraordinary cast has allowed us to create a show that hopefully will be loved by the audience."Adding to this, Karnesh SSharma, founder of Clean Slate Filmz earlier said, "We've had a long - standing relationship with Netflix and are really happy to collaborate with them once again on Kohrra. This is a crime investigative drama set in the heartland of Punjab that stems off the personal lives of the two cops working on the investigation and everyone else involved. Sudip, Randeep and the powerful cast have resulted in a really authentic story that we are eager to take to the audience."Meanwhile, Sobti recently garnered praise for his performance in the show 'Asur Season 2' which premiered on the OTT platform JioCinema.

Kajol shared the trailer which she captioned, "Trials sirf courtroom mein nahi, zindagi mein bhi hote hain. Watch Noyonika Sen Gupta face the toughest trial of her life - #HotstarSpecials #TheTrial - Pyaar Kaanoon Dhokha, streaming from 14th July."The web show is all set to stream on the OTT platform Disney+ Hotstar from July 14.The show follows the journey of Noyonika (played by Kajol) as she embarks on a journey that truly makes her stand the test of time after her husband's betrayal.It also stars Sheeba Chaddha, Jisshu Sengupta, Alyy Khan, Kubbra Sait and Gaurav Pandey in pivotal roles.'The Trial - Pyaar, Kaanoon, Dhokha' is a gritty courtroom drama that unravels moral dilemmas that drive Noyonika to take charge of her family and her independence. Driven to prove herself in the competitive world of law and navigating her way through complicated relationships while seeking justice for her husband, Noyonika treads through tough challenges served by her fate.Talking about the show, Kajol said, "The complexities are what defines a character to me and the layers surrounding Noyonika are what spoke to me when this role first came over. Noyonika felt personal, I instantly felt protective about her and that reaffirmed my faith in choosing The Trial - Pyaar, Kanoon, Dhoka on Disney+ Hotstar to be my first step into the long format. Suparn Varma has built a world where vulnerability of characters meet the cruel situations posed by life. The audience will feel for and feel one with Noyonika as she makes difficult choices, because I did."Jisshu Sengupta, playing the role of Rajeev Sengupta in the show said, "Suparn Varma is a brilliant filmmaker and a storyteller. He treats his characters and their world like his own. My character Rajiv is the black to Noyonika's white and that's what fascinated me. Collaborating with Kajol for Disney+ Hotstar's The Trial - Pyaar, Kanoon, Dhoka on this was absolutely incredible, she brought out a whole new shade to Rajiv's character. I think the audience will find their chemistry quite different and keep them hooked to find out where they end up in life."Director Suparn S Varma said, "A choice is not defined by black and white facets, it's the gray area that leads you to make the decision. Disney+ Hotstar's The Trial - Pyaar, Kanoon, Dhoka treads in the gray area and the complexities that come with it. The characters are weaved in the story in a way that each of them navigates the story in a unique direction which builds their character arcs. Kajol as Noyonika and Jisshu Sengupta as Rajiv bring this tightly woven world together seamlessly. The series will see remarkable talent collaborating with each other for the first time and I think that will be refreshing for the audience to watch."

Rafuchakkar'.The con-man-centered drama soon to be aired on an OTT platform, features Maniesh as Prince, a silver-tongued con-man and master of disguise who always gets what he wants.Maniesh almost lost 20 kg for his role and he had to wear heavy prosthetics in intense heat.Praising Maniesh for his dedication, creative duo Arjun and Kartk said, "Maniesh plays a smooth operator, a hustler and during the shoot, he switches between five different disguises and characters with an ease that was mind-boggling! He was incredibly committed to this role and even gained and lost weight as per the demands of the characters."The makers recently unveiled the show's teaser. In the teaser, Maniesh is seen playing a gym instructor, a wedding planner, a 70-year-old man and of course as Prince who specializes in swindling the rich and the corrupt and then finds himself caught in a dangerous web of lies and deceit. The series also stars Priya Bapat, Aksha Pardasany and Sushant Singh.

AAP leader Raghav Chadha.Raghav's residence 'Kapurthala House' here in New Delhi is the destination for the ring ceremony scheduled for Saturday and as being a special place for the couple it deserves to be decorated in the most beautiful manner possible. In the latest photos, the politician's residence can be seen all decked up with lights and flowers for the special occasion. The place has been decorated with floral rangolis using pink, white and yellow flowers, and all lit up with candles being placed on the floor ahead of Chadha's engagement with the Bollywood actor. Earlier, Parineeti's residence in Mumbai's Bandra was seen decorated with lights to emit engagement vibes. As earlier reported here are further details of the event. When and Where?The engagement vows will be taking place at the Kapurthala House in New Delhi on May 13.Timing?The ceremony is expected to kick-start at 5 in the evening and will be undertaken as per Sikh rituals. The ceremony will begin with a Sukhmani Sahib Path followed by Ardas at 6 pm.Who will attend?As per sources, the event will be a Bollywood-theme-based ceremony. 150 people from their families and close friends have been invited to the engagement.Chief Minister of Delhi Arvind Kejriwal, Chief Minister of Punjab Bhagwant Mann and actor Priyanka Chopra will be attending the ceremony.What are they going to wear?For their engagement, Raghav will be wearing an Achkan designed by Pawan Sachdev whereas Parineeti Chopra will wear a dress designed by Manish Malhotra, as per sources.Parineeti and Raghav's dating rumours began after they were spotted together at a lunch date in Mumbai in March.If reports are to be believed, Parineeti and Raghav studied together at the London School of Economics and have been friends for a long time. They also follow each other on Instagram.Meanwhile, on the work front, Parineeti will be seen sharing screen space with Diljit Dosanjh in 'Chamkila'. Helmed by Imtiaz Ali, the film revolves around two popular Punjabi singers Amarjot Kaur and Amar Singh Chamkila.Raghav Chadha is a member of the Rajya Sabha from Punjab.