Ghost Stories twitter reaction: Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, Anurag Kashyap's Netflix anthology gets mixed response
5 years ago

Ghost Stories twitter reaction: Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, Anurag Kashyap's Netflix anthology gets mixed response

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After delivering the popular Netlix anthology Lust Stories, The quartet Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, and Anurag Kashyap, have released a new horror anthology - Ghost Stories. Banerjee’s short has Gulshan Devaiah in the lead, Kashyap keeps it spooky with a Shobhita Dhupliwal, Akhtar has Janhvi Kapoor, Vijay Verma, Surekha Sikri for her story whereas Johar has cast Avinash Tiwari, Mrunal Thakur, Kush Kapila and Jyoti Subhash. While Twitterati has collectively praised Akhtar and Banerjee’s shorts, a few viewers have slammed Kashyap’s story stating that is extremely ‘creepy.’ Check out all the reactions here #GhostStories is a refreshing departure from the stereotypical mainstream horror genre, giving us stories that might not be shocking as per horror standards but manage to surprise in a big way. — Rajasekar January 1, 2020 Dibakar Banerjee does Bong Jong-Ho!

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Karan Johar says after Ghost Stories, ‘I will never direct a horror film again’
4 years, 11 months ago

Karan Johar says after Ghost Stories, ‘I will never direct a horror film again’

Hindustan Times  

With a lineage of films that mostly include romantic dramas and commercial potboilers, one won’t really expect Karan Johar to step on to uncharted grounds. In a candid chat, Karan talks about why there’s a constant need to step out of the comfort zone and how the web empowers writers that in turn empowers content in cinema, too. Karan Johar …

Bombay Talkies, Lust Stories, Ghost Stories: Ranking all 12 short films by Dibakar Banerjee, Zoya Akhtar, Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap
5 years ago

Bombay Talkies, Lust Stories, Ghost Stories: Ranking all 12 short films by Dibakar Banerjee, Zoya Akhtar, Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap

Firstpost  

Netflix dropped its first Indian release of the year, Ghost Stories, on the platform on 1 January. In an exclusive interview to Firstpost, Zoya Akhtar said she considers Ghost Stories to be ‘her film’. Zoya Akhtar - Ghost Stories While the first two shorts by Zoya in Bombay Talkies and Lust Stories shone a light on dreams and the limitations …

Ghost Stories movie review: Dibakar Banerjee's political short film elevates an otherwise bland anthology that just isn't scary
5 years ago

Ghost Stories movie review: Dibakar Banerjee's political short film elevates an otherwise bland anthology that just isn't scary

Firstpost  

Welcome back, Dibakar Banerjee. After Bombay Talkies and Lust Stories, four iconic filmmakers — Karan Johar, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar and Dibakar Banerjee — have come together for the third time, for an anthology of four horror short films. Dibakar’s segment in Netflix’s anthology Ghost Stories is truly the only one that stays true to the horror genre in terms …

Ghost Stories movie review: Janhvi Kapoor and Sobhita Dhulipala impress, Netflix’s lacklustre Lust Stories follow-up doesn’t
5 years ago

Ghost Stories movie review: Janhvi Kapoor and Sobhita Dhulipala impress, Netflix’s lacklustre Lust Stories follow-up doesn’t

Hindustan Times  

Ghost Stories Directors - Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, Dibarkar Banerjee, Karan Johar Cast - Janhvi Kapoor, Mrunal Thakur, Sobhita Dhulipala, Gulshan Devaiah, Surekha Sikri, Vijay Varma Ghost Stories movie review: Sobhita Dhulipala in a still from Anurag Kashyap’s short. But unlike 2018’s Lust Stories, and indeed, the filmmakers’ first anthology film together, 2013’s Bombay Talkies, Netflix’s Ghost Stories is an …

Here’s what irritated Janhvi Kapoor on sets of Ghost Stories
5 years ago

Here’s what irritated Janhvi Kapoor on sets of Ghost Stories

Hindustan Times  

Actor Janhvi Kapoor is all set to make her digital debut with Zoya Akhtar’s short in Netflix’s upcoming anthology Ghost Stories. In an interview with Indian Express, Janhvi said, “I didn’t take it as two different sides but yes, purely out of comfort, playing the nurse was easier. It is a new space and genre for me.” Vijay Varma and …

Ghost Stories trailer: Janhvi Kapoor, Sobhita and Mrunal will scare the living daylights out of you
5 years ago

Ghost Stories trailer: Janhvi Kapoor, Sobhita and Mrunal will scare the living daylights out of you

India Today  

The horror genre isn't much explored in India but directors Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee and Karan Johar are set to change this notion with the release of their horror film Ghost Stories, set to release on Netflix on January 1, 2020. Watch the of trailer Ghost Stories here : Ghost Stories comprises an ensemble cast with actors like …

Ghost Stories teaser out: Janhvi Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur are set to make you scream
5 years, 1 month ago

Ghost Stories teaser out: Janhvi Kapoor and Mrunal Thakur are set to make you scream

India Today  

After being nominated at the Emmy Awards this year for their film Lust Stories, Anurag Kashyap, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee and Karan Johar are set to scare their fans with their next film called Ghost Stories. The film boasts an ensemble cast, including Mrunal Thakur, Avinash Tiwary, Janhvi Kapoor, Raghuvir Yadav, Sobhita Dhulipala, Vijay Varma and Pavail Gulati. Watch the …

Ghost Stories: Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap, Dibakar Banerjee's Netflix anthology to debut on 1 January, 2020
5 years, 1 month ago

Ghost Stories: Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Anurag Kashyap, Dibakar Banerjee's Netflix anthology to debut on 1 January, 2020

Firstpost  

Ghost Stories will be the third part in the anthology series, kickstarted in 2013 with Bombay Talkies, and continued with Lust Stories. Filmmakers Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee and Anurag Kashyap want everyone to “start their new year with a scream” as their anthology collab, Ghost Stories, is set to go live on Netflix on 1 January, 2020. The …

Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar's Ghost Stories to release on New Year 2020
5 years, 1 month ago

Karan Johar and Zoya Akhtar's Ghost Stories to release on New Year 2020

India Today  

Filmmakers Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee and Anurag Kashyap want everyone to start their new year with a scream as their Ghost Stories will go live on Netflix on January 1, 2020. The video starts with Kashyap saying "last year we did 'Lust Stories' and we had so much fun". "Innocent kindergarten rhymes are sending me running," Zoya exclaimed, …

Mrunal Thakur, Avinash Tiwary to star in Karan Johar's Ghost Stories
5 years, 3 months ago

Mrunal Thakur, Avinash Tiwary to star in Karan Johar's Ghost Stories

India Today  

Netflix recently announced a long-term partnership with Karan Johar's digital arm Dharmatic Entertainment. According to reports, actress Mrunal Thakur who was recently seen in Super 30 and Batla House and Avinash Tiwari of Laila Majnu fame have been roped in as leads for Karan Johar's Ghost Stories. After Lust Stories, the four filmmakers Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee and …

Ghost Stories: Sobhita Dhulipala to be a part of Anurag Kashyap's short in Netflix horror anthology
5 years, 3 months ago

Ghost Stories: Sobhita Dhulipala to be a part of Anurag Kashyap's short in Netflix horror anthology

Firstpost  

Amazon Original Made in Heaven ’s breakout star, Sobhita Dhulipala, will be a part of Netflix’s upcoming anthology Ghost Stories. Also, I have never prepared so much for anything before.” Ghost Stories will be the third part in the anthology series, kickstarted in 2013 with Bombay Talkies, and continued with Lust Stories. Earlier, it was also confirmed that Vijay Varma, …

Ghost Stories: Gully Boy breakthrough star Vijay Varma, Janhvi Kapoor cast in Zoya Akhtar's short in Netflix anthology
5 years, 4 months ago

Ghost Stories: Gully Boy breakthrough star Vijay Varma, Janhvi Kapoor cast in Zoya Akhtar's short in Netflix anthology

Firstpost  

Vijay Varma, who made his debut with Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy, will reunite with the director for the anthology series Ghost Stories Vijay Varma, who became an overnight sensation with the release of Zoya Akhtar’s Gully Boy, will reunite with the director once again for the anthology series Ghost Stories. Ghost Stories will be the third part in the anthology …

Karan Johar-Zoya Akhtar's Ghost Stories to go into production in August
5 years, 5 months ago

Karan Johar-Zoya Akhtar's Ghost Stories to go into production in August

India TV News  

After Lust Stories, filmmakers Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee and Anurag Kashyap are coming together to spread some chills with Ghost Stories and they are looking forward to explore the genre and experiment. Produced by Ronnie Screwvala and RSVP, in association with Ashi Dua of Flying Unicorn Entertainment, Ghost Stories will stream to 151 million members across 190 countries. …

Ghost Stories: Netflix, RSVP reunite Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, Anurag Kashyap for anthology
5 years, 5 months ago

Ghost Stories: Netflix, RSVP reunite Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, Anurag Kashyap for anthology

Firstpost  

Adding to its compelling slate of Indian originals, Netflix confirmed that Ghost Stories would begin production in August. The stories, directed by Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, and Anurag Kashyap, will be thematically connected to each other and culminate in a hair-raising end. Produced by Ronnie Screwvala and RSVP, in association with Ashi Dua of Flying Unicorn Entertainment, Ghost …

Zoya Akhtar, Karan Johar, Dibakar Banerjee, Anurag Kashyap reunite for Netflix's Ghost Stories
5 years, 5 months ago

Zoya Akhtar, Karan Johar, Dibakar Banerjee, Anurag Kashyap reunite for Netflix's Ghost Stories

India Today  

After Lust Stories, filmmakers Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee and Anurag Kashyap are coming together to spread some chills with Ghost Stories and they are looking forward to explore the genre and experiment. Zoya Akhtar Karan Johar Dibakar Banerjee Anurag Kashyap Are you screaming yet? Netflix India August 1, 2019 "As a writer/director, I thrive on bending genres and …

After Lust Stories, Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee and Anurag Kashyap reunite for Ghost Stories
5 years, 8 months ago

After Lust Stories, Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee and Anurag Kashyap reunite for Ghost Stories

India TV News  

After the success of "Lust Stories" on Netflix, filmmakers Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee, and Anurag Kashyap are set to reunite to tell spine-chilling tales through the streaming giant's "Ghost Stories". "With Netflix we have a partner who complements the strain in RSVP's DNA - to lean into risk when it comes to bold content narratives and creative freedom. …

Netflix to develop 10 new films in collaboration with Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee
5 years, 8 months ago

Netflix to develop 10 new films in collaboration with Karan Johar, Zoya Akhtar, Dibakar Banerjee

Firstpost  

The first few steps in the Netflix film journey in India included the hugely popular Lust Stories, Soni, Love Per Square Foot and Rajma Chawal Netflix continued its investment in Indian content with its announcement of 10 new original films, further paving the way to become a home for the finest Indian films. “When Netflix launched in India, we changed …

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