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Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Film Festival.Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Film Festival is organised by the Government of India, Ministry of Information & Broadcasting through the National Film Development Corporation in association with the SCO Council of Heads of States. The screening will be held in Mumbai on 27th January 2023 at the Films Division Complex.Sharing his delight at the film opening the festival Priyadarshan said, "We are honoured Appatha has been selected as the opening film on this prestigious occasion. I would like to thank my producers Jio Studios and Wide Angle Creations for bringing this simple and lovely story to me. It has been a pleasure collaborating on this film and wonderful to be working with a phenomenal talent like Urvashi on her milestone 700th film. Appatha is different from anything I have attempted earlier and I am looking forward to seeing how the audience react to it."Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Anurag Thakur, too, shared his views on the film and the festival."We are immensely proud to host the SCO film festival to mark the Chairmanship of India at SCO for 2022-23. India's goal of organising the festival is to showcase the diversity of films and various styles of film making from from the SCO region. We also aim to build cinematic partnerships, have exchange of programmes, nurture young filmmaking talent and act as a bridge between the cultures of this unique region. We are delighted to commence the festival with the world premiere of Shri Priyadarshan's film Appatha. It is a touching story of love and our bond with our pets. The SCO film festival is all set to be a melting pot of myriad vibrant cultures, spectacle of aesthetic sensibilities and sheer cinematic excellence over the next five days beginning on 27th January," Thakur said.Appatha' is touted as a beautiful tale of an unlikely bond and sows the values of respecting parents and finding oneself. The film stars actress Kavita Ranjini, who is mainly known by her stage name Urvashi.

Anil also shared an image of the film poster that featured him along with his co-star Pooja Batra.Directed by Priyadarshan, 'Virasat' also featured Bollywood diva Tabu. Mushir Alam and Mohammad Riaz were top-notch producers of many popular films in the 70s and 80s like 'Safar', 'Akayla', and 'Shakti'. They were known as the Mushir-Riaz duo. Meanwhile, Anil Kapoor is gearing up for the release of his film 'Jug Jugg Jeeyo' starring Kiara Advani, Neetu Kapoor and Maniesh Paul. The family drama is set to release in theatres on June 24. Jug Jugg Jeeyo is helmed by Raj Mehta.

Fans are going gaga over the same, as Sidharth could be spotted hugging Kiara at the screening amid their breakup rumours.Sidharth and Kiara, who featured together in 'Shershaah', have been speculated to be dating for a long time now. However, they have neither denied nor confirmed their relationship yet.The film, starring Kartik Aaryan, Tabu, and Kiara Advani, is a sequel to Priyadarshan's popular 2007 film 'Bhool Bhulaiyaa', which was a remake of the 1993 Malayalam film 'Manichitrathazhu,' directed by Fazil, who is the father of Malayalam actor Fahadh Faasil.

Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 trailer is only a day away. After several months of anticipation, the makers of Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani, and Tabu starrer are all set to drop the trailer on April 26. Kartik Aaryan takes on the role of Indian ghosthunter after Akshay Kumar who starred in Bhool Bhulaiyaa originally helmed by Priyadarshan. The sequel, helmed by Anees Bazmee, is expected to be one rollercoaster ride of laughter and chills.Kartik Aaryan, Kiara Advani and Tabu starrer Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 trailer releases on April 26The trailer of the film will arrive tomorrow. A new poster of the film has been unveiled featuring the lead actors and a ghost. On Twitter, Kartik wrote, "Kal lekar aa rahe hain Trailer. #BhoolBhulaiyaa2. 20th May 2022."Kal lekar aa rahe hain Trailer ????????Kiara Advani plays the female lead of the film alongside Kartik Aaryan, while Rajpal Yadav is perfectly in his element as Chhota Pandit from the first part and Tabu will be seen in a pivotal role too in this Anees Bazmee starrer. Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2 is all set to hit the big screens on the 20th of May, 2022.

Karan Johar's Dharma Productions has acquired the remake rights of the Malayalam film Hridayam that was released in theatres earlier this year. Dharma will be remaking the film in Hindi, Tamil , and Telugu. Directed by Vineeth Srinivasan, Hridayam stars Pranav Mohanlal, Kalyani Priyadarshan, and Darshana Rajendran in lead roles. The coming-of-age love story was a massive success in Kerala.Karan Johars Dharma Productions and Fox Star Studios acquire the Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu rights of the Malayalam film HridayamOn Friday morning, Karan Johar took to his Twitter handle to make the announcement. "I am so delighted and honoured to share this news with you. Dharma Productions & Fox Star Studios have acquired the rights to a beautiful, coming-of-age love story, #Hridayam in Hindi, Tamil & Telugu all the way from the south, the world of Malayalam cinema," he tweeted.I am so delighted and honoured to share this news with you. Dharma Productions & Fox Star Studios have acquired the rights to a beautiful, coming-of-age love story, Hridayam is a coming of age love story centered around the life of Arun Neelakandan essayed by Pranav Mohanlal and traces his life from his college days to adulthood. The film was released in theatres in mid-January at the peak of the third wave of the pandmeic when most films were getting postponed and theatres were slowly shutting down in several parts of India or operating at 50 percent occupancy. Despite the pandemic, the film was a massive hit and managed to get people to the theaters

Filmmaker Priyadarshan, who last helmed Hungama 2, was reportedly conferred an honorary doctorate on Monday. The filmmaker was felicitated by the Hindustan Institute of Technology & Science in Madras. While he is officially yet to announce it, the filmmaker has begun the year 2022 on a huge note.Priyadarshan felicitated with an honorary doctorate by Hindustan Institute of Technology & ScienceMeanwhile, Priyadarshan last directed Hindi film Hungama 2 which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar. The film starred Meezaan, Pranitha Subhash, Shilpa Shetty, and Paresh Rawal in the lead roles.Priyadarshan also wrote and directed Mohanlal starrer Marakkar Lion of the Arabian Sea.

The COVID-19 virus is spreading at a rampant rate in India and several parts of the globe with an added threat of the Omicron variant. Several celebrities from the film industry have also contracted the virus. On Friday, filmmaker Priyadarshan also tested positive for the virus. Reportedly, the 64-year-old filmmaker has been hospitalised in Chennai's Apollo Hospital after the diagnosis.Further details on Priyadarshan's health is not known at the moment.Meanwhile, India is seeing a massive surge in COVID-19 cases with the trends indicating a third wave of the pandemic in the country. On Thursday, India registered over 1 lakh positive cases. With an alarming rise in the cases, several state governments have announced strict restrictions and implemented partial lockdown.On the work front, Priyadarshan's last release was the National Award Winning film Marakkar: Arabikadalinte Simham starring Mohanlal in the lead.

Updated: Aug 13, 2021 - 10:20 PM IST Hera Pheri will always remain an iconic comedy film for its funny one-liners, acting and storyline, and songs. The film is still remembered for its popular dialogues and characters which are still fresh in the viewer's mind. It completed 21 years recently but after so many years a dispute has cropped up between the director Priyadarshan and producer Firoz Nadiadwala.Recently director Priyadarshan claimed that he was not too keen on directing the second installment of Hera Pheri as according to him an iconic film like this doesn't need a sequel to it and can spoil the original movie. Reacting to Priyadarshan's taunts, Firoz Nadiadwala blamed him for not properly directing the movie so asking him to direct the second part is impossible.Firoz Nadiadwala further revealed that he kept his silence for all these years as the film did good business and also because of his equation with Priyadarshan, but as he did not care about their relationship Firoz too decided to break his silence and reveal certain facts. He also blasted the Hungama 2 director for belittling his father and him. The producer is shocked by Priyadarshan's statements as he did not approach him for part 2 and 3 after his carelessness during the making of Hera Pheri.The Welcome Back producer said that Priyadarshan's creation of Hera Pheri was dull with no comical dialogues and remained missing from the major part of the shoot. He said that it was him and the late Neeraj Vora who edited out the dull part and reworked on creating lots of humorous dialogues and scenes. Firoz also revealed that Priyadarshan tried to brainwash the earlier cast from working in Phir Hera Pheri.Also Read: When Mani Ratnam asked me to do the Hasya Rasa, I had to say yes, says Priyadarshan while refuting reports that hell only do comedy

Actor Meezaan Jaffery who recently worked in Priyadarshan's romantic comedy Hungama 2 had already made his Bollywood debut by being the body double for Ranveer Singh in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's Padmaavat. Before venturing into films the actor assisted filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali as an assistant director and was chosen to play the body double for Ranveer Singh. He revealed that seeing ace stars like Ranveer, Deepika, and Shahid performing live gave him a lot of learning lessons in acting.Meezaan was immensely supported and guided by his mentor and director Sanjay Leela Bhansali, who gave him a chance to enact Ranveer's scenes and gave valuable comments on his act. The 29-year-old actor became stressed when he was asked to chip in for Ranveer who was busy that day. Nevertheless, Meezaan got ready as Alauddin Khalji and rehearsed his lines. The reason he got stressed was that he had to perform in front of his mentor Sanjay Leela Bhansali and 500 junior artists around him. The actor revealed that it was his big-screen debut in every sense and he was frightened when he had to copy Ranveer's characteristics.Though the actor was anxious and under the weather, he still went ahead and gave his shot. Meezaan Jaffery was introduced in Bollywood by Sanjay Leela Bhansali in his movie Malaal which was directed by Mangesh Hadawale opposite debutant actress Sharmin Segal. The Hungama 2 star is the son of Bollywood actor, dancer, and comedian Jaaved Jaaferi and is the third generation in his family to take up acting.Also Read: After Hungama 2, Meezaan Jaffrey to lead Priyadarshans next thriller

Hungama 2 released and it turned out to be a damp squib. In fact, the audience completely dismissed the comedy. But nevertheless, it has not affected the lead star Meezaan Jaffrey. Instead, he has signed another film with Priyadarshan.A source informed Bollywood Hungama, "Meezaan has been signed on as one of the leads in Priyan's next movie which is a taut thriller. Unlike Hungama 2, this won't have comedy but an underlying suspense. There were recent reports that he is beginning the film in August and this is the project that was being talked about. Meezaan had signed the film, while he was wrapping up Hungama 2."Apart from Meezaan, the film will star another male star as well. "The complete casting is not yet locked. It's a cop thriller and a murder mystery. And many might think this is the same film that Akshay Kumar is doing with Priyadarshan but that's not true. His film with Akki will roll after he wraps this film and it's anyway a quick film."