I’m working on something to team up with Deepika Padukone again: Shoojit Sircar
7 years, 11 months ago

I’m working on something to team up with Deepika Padukone again: Shoojit Sircar

Hindustan Times  

Ever since he started off with Yahaan, film-maker Shoojit Sircar has been amongst the most talented and prominent directors in Bollywood. As Pink wins Best Film on Social Issues award at 64th National Film Awards, Sircar talks about the honour, his films and more. Shoojit Sircar says he doesn’t make films for awards but if he gets one, it’s “definitely a bonus.” You must be on a high after winning a National Award. Shoojit Sircar directed Amitabh Bachchan, Irrfan Khan and Deepika Padukone in Piku. Talks are rife that Varun Dhawan will star in Shoojit Sircar’s next film.

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Shoojit Sircar praises Abhishek Bachchan for his performance in I Want To Talk: ‘Irrfan vaale moments create kiya hai’
4 months, 1 week ago

Shoojit Sircar praises Abhishek Bachchan for his performance in I Want To Talk: ‘Irrfan vaale moments create kiya hai’

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, who is gearing up for the release of his movie, 'I Want To Talk', talked about casting Abhishek Bachchan and said that this is going to be his "best film" in his opinion. What Shoojit said In a conversation with ANI, the ace director recalled his meeting with Abhishek in Australia and how after his conversation with …

Shoojit Sircar On Working With Abhishek Bachchan On 'I Want To Talk': 'I Laughed Every Day...'
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shoojit Sircar On Working With Abhishek Bachchan On 'I Want To Talk': 'I Laughed Every Day...'

ABP News  

In a recent heartfelt reflection, director Shoojit Sircar opened up about the powerful performance delivered by Abhishek Bachchan in the upcoming film I Want to Talk. Shoojit Sircar on working with Abhishek Bachchan Speaking about the film, Shoojit revealed a conversation he had with Bachchan during the shoot, where the actor, in character as Arjun Singh, shared a deeply poignant …

Shoojit Sircar Recalls Irrfan Khan Was Supposed To Do Sardar Udham: He Had A Certain Godliness...
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shoojit Sircar Recalls Irrfan Khan Was Supposed To Do Sardar Udham: He Had A Certain Godliness...

ABP News  

Shoojit Sircar and Irrfan Khan worked on films like 'Piku'. Talking about his late night interactions with Irrfan when he was undergoing treatment, Shoojit admitted that Irrfan was supposed to do 'Sardar Udham'. Alternative therapy The filmmaker reflected on Irrfan Khan's untimely passing in 2020 due to complications from a neuroendocrine tumor, suggesting that had the actor pursued alternative therapies …

Shoojit Sircar Reflects on the Legendary Filmmaker Satyajit Ray's Influence on His Work
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Shoojit Sircar Reflects on the Legendary Filmmaker Satyajit Ray's Influence on His Work

ABP News  

National Award-winning filmmaker Shoojit Sircar expresses deep admiration for legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray, considering him his cinematic guru. Sircar acknowledges the significant influence of Ray's films on his own work, citing specific examples like Mumbai films and Bergman and Buñuel classics. He also mentions his admiration for Oliver Stone, Fellini, and other filmmakers.

Piku turns 9: Deepika Padukone, Irrfan Khan and Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic dialogues which live rent-free in our mind
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Piku turns 9: Deepika Padukone, Irrfan Khan and Amitabh Bachchan’s iconic dialogues which live rent-free in our mind

Hindustan Times  

Nine years ago today, we were introduced to Piku. Deepika Padukone won us over as an independent woman whose life revolved around her career and her 70-year-old hypochondriac father Bhashkor Banerjee, played by Amitabh Bachchan. So let’s celebrate the milestone today by taking a trip down memory lane, remembering iconic statements made by Piku, Bhashkor and Rana: “Insaan ka emotion …

Shoojit Sircar's next to star Abhishek Bachchan, film to release in cinemas next year
1 year ago

Shoojit Sircar's next to star Abhishek Bachchan, film to release in cinemas next year

Hindustan Times  

After the critically acclaimed period biopic Sardar Udham, Shoojit Sircar is all set to start his next directorial. Abhishek Bachchan to star in Shoojit Sircar's next Shoojit, Abhishek collaborate The upcoming collaboration between Shoojit and Abhishek would be an interesting one, given that the former has directed Abhishek's father and veteran actor Amitabh Bachchan in a number of projects. Interestingly, …

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar best known for films Vicky Donor and Piku, announces his next
1 year ago

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar best known for films Vicky Donor and Piku, announces his next

India TV News  

Shoojit Sircar's path-breaking films have always struck a chord with the audience. Be it Vicky Donor, Pink and Piku among others are a few of his films which has shed light on societal issues and spread awareness. His other notable works include Vicky Donor, Madras Cafe, Piku, Pink, October, Gulabo Sitabo and Sardar Uddham among others. Shoojit Sircar made his …

Is this how much Deepika Padukone is being paid for her next film Project K?
2 years ago

Is this how much Deepika Padukone is being paid for her next film Project K?

Firstpost  

Deepika Padukone is one of the highest paid actresses in the country. She’s now gearing up for her new project, Project K. Also starring Amitabh Bachchan and Prabhas, the film is all set to release in January 2024. Filmmaker Nag Ashwin, known for helming the National Award winning 2018 biographical drama “Mahanati“, is directing the film. Bachchan and Padukone have …

Why Shoojit Sircar had to wait for two decades to make ‘Sardar Udham’
3 years, 5 months ago

Why Shoojit Sircar had to wait for two decades to make ‘Sardar Udham’

The Hindu  

Shoojit Sircar, who was born and brought up in Bengal, has a distinct Punjab connection. And now, Punjab is also the place that gave Shoojit the idea for his upcoming movie Udham Singh starring Vicky Kaushal. But he told his art directors Mansi Mehta and Dmitriy Malich and costume designer Veera Kapur that “nothing should shout out.” Shoojit likes to …

Shoojit Sircar on Sardar Udham: Had to be responsible as there won't be a second chance
3 years, 5 months ago

Shoojit Sircar on Sardar Udham: Had to be responsible as there won't be a second chance

India TV News  

"Sardar Udham" is the realisation of a long-cherished dream for director Shoojit Sircar and he wanted to ensure that the film depicted the story of the "unsung revolutionary" in a truthful and simple manner. In the film, penned by Ritesh Shah and Shubhendu Bhattacharya, Sircar said he was conscious about not being "loud" in the on-screen representation of Sardar Udham …

Babil Khan to work with Piku director Shoojit Sircar, Ronnie Lahiri 'honoured' to take Irrfan's legacy forward
3 years, 9 months ago

Babil Khan to work with Piku director Shoojit Sircar, Ronnie Lahiri 'honoured' to take Irrfan's legacy forward

Hindustan Times  

Babil Khan, son of late actor Irrfan Khan, will be collaborating with filmmaker Shoojit Sircar for his second project. Irrfan Khan's son Babil Khan with Shoojit Sircar and Ronnie Lahiri. Ronnie Lahiri called it an 'honour' to take forward 'your legacy Irrfan sir'. Irrfan Khan, who died on April 29 last year, had worked together on the 2015 comedy-drama Piku, …

Shoojit Sircar teams up with Irrfan Khan's son Babil for a secret project
3 years, 9 months ago

Shoojit Sircar teams up with Irrfan Khan's son Babil for a secret project

India TV News  

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar has collaborated with late actor Irrfan Khan's son Babil for a project, the makers announced on Saturday. The duo worked together on 2015 comedy-drama “Piku”, also featuring megastar Amitabh Bachchan and Deepika Padukone. On a related note, Babil Khan is all set to make his acting debut with Anushka Sharma's produced film Qala. The film features Bubbul …

Babil shares Irrfan Khan's unseen picture hugging Amitabh Bachchan, says 'one day to work with you sir'
3 years, 11 months ago

Babil shares Irrfan Khan's unseen picture hugging Amitabh Bachchan, says 'one day to work with you sir'

India TV News  

Late actor Irrfan Khan's son Babil had been sharing many unseen pictures and memories of his father after his death. He treated fans with unseen picture of the late actor with Amitabh Bachchan and expressed his gratitude for the fans of Irrfan Khan. One day, when I’m capable, through infinite patience and hard work, I will make Baba’s fans proud …

Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan to star in the Bollywood adaptation of The Intern
3 years, 11 months ago

Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan to star in the Bollywood adaptation of The Intern

The Independent  

Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter for all the latest entertainment news and reviews Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter Sign up to our free IndyArts newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Indian actors Deepika Padukone and Amitabh Bachchan are set to star …

Ahead of Gulabo Sitabo, ranking all Shoojit Sircar films, from Vicky Donor to Piku and October
4 years, 9 months ago

Ahead of Gulabo Sitabo, ranking all Shoojit Sircar films, from Vicky Donor to Piku and October

Firstpost  

For the past 15 years, Shoojit Sircar has been making films self-admittedly for himself. From the soothingly unconventional romantic track between Piku and Rana to the silent sermons on dependence, gratitude, sacrifice, coming to terms with loss, staying connected to roots, and not making a misery of one’s own life, Sircar and writer Juhi Chaturvedi made everything about the film …

Shoojit Sircar on Gulabo Sitabo star cast: Ayushmann is family, Amitabh Bachchan a dear friend
4 years, 10 months ago

Shoojit Sircar on Gulabo Sitabo star cast: Ayushmann is family, Amitabh Bachchan a dear friend

India Today  

Director Shoojit Sircar says his filmography is a reflection of the lessons he has learnt in life, and his upcoming movie Gulabo Sitabo is another such film in his repertoire. Starring Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana, the film is the first big ticket feature to directly go for a digital release amid the coronavirus-induced shutdown. While Sircar previously directed Bachchan …

Working with Shoojit Sircar a dream come true: Vicky Kaushal
5 years, 5 months ago

Working with Shoojit Sircar a dream come true: Vicky Kaushal

India TV News  

Biopics are currently the flair of the season in Bollywood and looks like actor Vicky Kaushal doesn't want to miss any chance to work in a biopic. The actor who is already set to work in Meghna Gulzar's upcoming biopic of Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw will also be seen in the biopic of Sardar Uddham Singh directed by Shoojit Sircar. …

Amitabh Bachchan, Ayushmann Khurrana to reunite with Shoojit Sircar in family comedy Gulabo Sitabo
5 years, 10 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan, Ayushmann Khurrana to reunite with Shoojit Sircar in family comedy Gulabo Sitabo

Firstpost  

Amitabh Bachchan and Ayushmann Khurrana will share screen space for the first time in Shoojit Sircar’s next. pic.twitter.com/r5b6cx5nZ2 — taran adarsh May 15, 2019 Shoojit is currently shooting with Vicky Kaushal for Sardar Udham Singh, a biopic on the Indian freedom fighter responsible for assassinating Michael O’Dwyer, the former Lieutenant Governor of Punjab in British India in 1940, in order …

Thackeray Celebs Review: Shoojit Sircar, Anil Sharma, Shatrughan sing praises of Nawazuddin starrer biopic
6 years, 2 months ago

Thackeray Celebs Review: Shoojit Sircar, Anil Sharma, Shatrughan sing praises of Nawazuddin starrer biopic

India TV News  

Thackeray film is a biopic drama based on the life of late politician Bal Thackeray, who was the founder of Shiv Sena. Celebrated Bollywood filmmakers including Shoojit Sircar, Rohit Shetty reviewed Nawaz's impeccable performance in the Bal Thackeray biopic. Deepika Padukone starrer Piku's director Shoojit Sircar watched the film on Wednesday in Mumbai's special screening. After Shoojit and Rohit, another …

Irrfan Khan will play Udham Singh in Shoojit Sircar's upcoming biopic of the revolutionary
6 years, 10 months ago

Irrfan Khan will play Udham Singh in Shoojit Sircar's upcoming biopic of the revolutionary

Firstpost  

Soojit Sircar said, “To relive Udham’s journey, I need a performance with finesse and depth which Irrfan is capable of”. Shoojit Sircar has finally found an actor to play Udham Singh: Irrfan Khan. According to a report in Mumbai Mirror, Shoojit Sircar’s search for Udham Singh came to an end with actor Irrfan Khan being cast for role.The director has …

Amitabh Bachchan is all praises for Piku director Shoojit Sircar
6 years, 10 months ago

Amitabh Bachchan is all praises for Piku director Shoojit Sircar

India TV News  

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan who has worked with ace director Shoojit Sircar in a number of feature and ad films, is all praise for the filmmaker’s creativity. Big B last featured in Shoojit Sircar’s Pink and before that he won accolades for his performance in Piku, which also starred Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan. The two dynamites of talent have reunited …

Chandigarh lad Sahil Vedoliyaa makes his Bollywood debut with Shoojit Sircar’s ‘October’
6 years, 11 months ago

Chandigarh lad Sahil Vedoliyaa makes his Bollywood debut with Shoojit Sircar’s ‘October’

Hindustan Times  

April 13 is a special day for Chandigarh lad and Punjabi television actor and anchor Sahil Vedoliyaa as he makes his silver screen debut with Shoojit Sircar’s film, October. One of HT’s ‘Top 30 Under 30’ awardees of 2014, the actor started his career in 2007, gathering valuable experience in the film, television and music industries. Also, Shoojit Sircar and …

Shoojit Sircar calls his October star Varun Dhawan ‘Jigar Ka Tukda’, see what 'jealous' Deepika Padukone comments
7 years ago

Shoojit Sircar calls his October star Varun Dhawan ‘Jigar Ka Tukda’, see what 'jealous' Deepika Padukone comments

India TV News  

Deepika Padukone and her collaboration with Shoojit Sircar isn’t the one to be forgotten. Deepika Padukone, who also had a close relationship with Shoojit Sircar during Piku was quiet amused by his remarks. She posted on her Twitter, ‘Accha?’ tagging Varun Dhawan and Shoojit Sircar. She wrote, “proof chahiye dada.proof!” Shoojit Sircar’s fondness for Deepika Padukone is known by all.

Deepika Padukone and Irrfan's film not based on Sapna Didi: Vishal Bhardwaj
7 years, 1 month ago

Deepika Padukone and Irrfan's film not based on Sapna Didi: Vishal Bhardwaj

India Today  

Deepika Padukone and Irrfan Khan created magic on screen with Shoojit Sircar's 2015 film Piku. Irrfan is down with jaundice and it will take him a few weeks to recover and Deepika Padukone's back problem which had previously developed during the shooting of Padmaavat has now resurfaced." "Deepika and Irrfan's look tests have come out exceptionally well, nothing like you've …

Varun Dhawan wraps up shooting for Shoojit Sircar's October
7 years, 4 months ago

Varun Dhawan wraps up shooting for Shoojit Sircar's October

India TV News  

Piku director Shoojit Sircar wrapped up the shooting of his upcoming film October on Wednesday. The director, best known for his films such as "Vicky Donor", "Piku" and "Pink", says "October" will explore a different side of Delhi. Sircar's producing partner Ronnie Lahiri said they would release the film on April 13 next year via their company Rising Sun Films. …

Varun Dhawan's October, directed by Shoojit Sircar, might be inspired by Hollywood sci-fi film Her
7 years, 6 months ago

Varun Dhawan's October, directed by Shoojit Sircar, might be inspired by Hollywood sci-fi film Her

Firstpost  

After delivering back-to-back hit films, Shoojit Sircar’s upcoming project October will see Varun Dhawan in a leading role. Although the stories of Piku and Pink were close to real life situations, according to a report by Times of India, the director might tread into the world of science with October. The report suggests that Spike Jonze’s Oscar-nominated sci-fiction film Her, …

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar rubbishes rumours of working with Shah Rukh Khan
7 years, 7 months ago

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar rubbishes rumours of working with Shah Rukh Khan

India TV News  

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar says that he is tied up with Varun Dhawan-starrer October and that reports about him planning to collaborate with superstar Shah Rukh Khan on a film are wrong. According to reports, Shah Rukh and Sircar are keen to collaborate on a film that will be based on the Indian Army.Asked about it, Sircar told IANS over phone …

Deepika Padukone might star opposite Varun Dhawan in Shoojit Sircar's October?
7 years, 8 months ago

Deepika Padukone might star opposite Varun Dhawan in Shoojit Sircar's October?

Firstpost  

Deepika Padukone might star in Shoojit Sircar’s upcoming film, titled October. The two might work together again, in Sircar’s upcoming film, tentatively titled October, as per a report from DNA. Sircar has already signed Varun Dhawan to play the male lead in the film and Padukone, reportedly, is keen on playing the female protagonist. Here’s his post: Padukone is currently …

Varun Dhawan to star in Shoojit Sircar’s next film titled October
7 years, 8 months ago

Varun Dhawan to star in Shoojit Sircar’s next film titled October

India TV News  

Varun Dhawan, who is all set to woo us in the remake of Salman Khan’s Judwaa opposite Taapsee Pannu, is on a roll. The actor has now teamed up with filmmaker Shoojit Sircar for a film titled October. The movie also brings back Sircar's dream team of writer Juhi Chaturvedi and co-producer Ronnie Lahiri after "Vicky Donor" and "Piku". Varun …

Amitabh Bachchan is like a 14-year old boy, says Shoojit Sircar
8 years, 1 month ago

Amitabh Bachchan is like a 14-year old boy, says Shoojit Sircar

India TV News  

Megastar, Amitabh Bachchan, who is at his peak as an artist, still loves to remain simple and down to earth. He is innocent and childish and also respects young actors in B-town, says filmmaker Shoojit Sircar. Sircar, has worked with Amitabh Bachchan in films like ‘Piku’ and ‘Pink’. I would definitely want to work with him again," Sircar said during …

Scripts are like candy for Amitabh Bachchan: Piku director Shoojit Sircar
9 years ago

Scripts are like candy for Amitabh Bachchan: Piku director Shoojit Sircar

Hindustan Times  

Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, who is shooting for his second project with actor Amitabh Bachchan,says that there is something fascinating about the veteran actor. Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar says that actor Amitabh Bachchan behaves like a child when he gets an interesting script “There is this child-like passion for a script in him. Actor Amitabh Bachchan will be essaying a challenging role …

Piku director always wanted to have Amitabh Bachchan and Irrfan Khan in the film - IndiaTV News
9 years, 10 months ago

Piku director always wanted to have Amitabh Bachchan and Irrfan Khan in the film - IndiaTV News

India TV News  

Mumbai: Filmmaker Shoojit Sircar, who has garnered plaudits for his latest box office offering "Piku", says he always had Amitabh Bachchan and Irrfan Khan in mind for the film, while Deepika Padukone popped up in his mind once he finished the script. Deepika happened post the script was written," said Sircar, while interacting with film enthusiasts at Poetic License' latest …

Delhi has absolutely quirky characters: Shoojit Sircar on Piku
9 years, 10 months ago

Delhi has absolutely quirky characters: Shoojit Sircar on Piku

Hindustan Times  

He laughs on the mention of foreign press’ good words about the film, "I was embarrassed. Shoojit-Sircar-Photo-Samir-Jana-HT After Vicky Donor and Madras Café, director Shoojit Sircar has delivered yet another winner in Piku. "He laughs on the mention of foreign press’ good words about the film, "I was embarrassed. Once the narration was over, everybody was in their character," he …

Shoojit Sircar is hopefull that Piku will connect with family-IndiaTV News
10 years ago

Shoojit Sircar is hopefull that Piku will connect with family-IndiaTV News

India TV News  

New Delhi: Director Shoojit Sircar and his producing partner Ronnie Lahiri are confident that the story of "Piku", starring Amitabh Bachchan, Irrfan and Deepika Padukone, will connect with the audience through its "endearing" portrayal of a family. The movie, slated to hit the screens on May 8, marks the coming together of Shoojit, Ronnie and scriptwriter Juhi Chaturvedi, the winning …

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