AR Rahman to score for war film ‘Pippa’, as well as GVM-Simbu untitled project
3 years, 10 months ago

AR Rahman to score for war film ‘Pippa’, as well as GVM-Simbu untitled project

The Hindu  

Academy award-winning composer AR Rahman has come on board to compose music for “Airlift” director Raja Krishna Menon’s next, “Pippa”. “Pippa” is being produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP and Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Roy Kapur Films. Kapur said Rahman’s music brings depth to the film’s narrative as it “elevates” its characters and storytelling. Based on Mehta’s book “The Burning Chaffees”, the movie’s title is taken from the Russian amphibious war tank called the PT-76, popularly known as “Pippa”.

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Ishaan Khatter starrer Pippa apologises over controversial AR Rahman rendition of Nazrul Islam's song
1 year, 1 month ago

Ishaan Khatter starrer Pippa apologises over controversial AR Rahman rendition of Nazrul Islam's song

Firstpost  

Pippa film producers issued an apology over AR Rahman’s rendition controversy. Ishaan Khatter and Mrunal Thakur’s Pippa came under scrutiny recently when netizens slammed the music composer of the film, AR Rahman for using a rendition of Bengali poet Nazrul Islam’s patriotic song Karar Oi Louho Kopat for the war drama. The producers of Pippa, the Roy Kapur Films took …

Pippa makers react to backlash over AR Rahman's version of Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's song Karar Oi Louho Kopat
1 year, 1 month ago

Pippa makers react to backlash over AR Rahman's version of Bengali poet Kazi Nazrul Islam's song Karar Oi Louho Kopat

Hindustan Times  

Pippa's song Karar Oi Louho Kopat is grabbing attention. Pippa makers have clarified their artistic interpretation of the iconic song by Kazi Nazrul Islam after the late poet's grandson and painter Kazi Anirban claimed that the family had given the makers permission to use the song, but not to change the tunes and rhythm. Pippa makers' statement "In light of …

Pippa Twitter reviews: Ishaan Khatter, Mrunal Thakur win praise for war film; AR Rahman's music called 'outstanding'
1 year, 1 month ago

Pippa Twitter reviews: Ishaan Khatter, Mrunal Thakur win praise for war film; AR Rahman's music called 'outstanding'

Hindustan Times  

Pippa premiered on Prime Video on Friday. The film features Ishaan Khatter as the real-life war hero Captain Balram Singh Mehta along with Mrunal Thakur, Priyanshu Painyuli and Soni Razdan in pivotal roles. Twitter reviews Pippa Ishaan Khatter-starrer war film Pippa is a thrilling narrative of a landmark moment in history during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, which was pivotal …

Pippa Movie Review: Ishaan Khatter & Priyanshu Painyuli's performances saved the not so crisp writing of the film
1 year, 1 month ago

Pippa Movie Review: Ishaan Khatter & Priyanshu Painyuli's performances saved the not so crisp writing of the film

Firstpost  

Language: Hindi and Bengali Cast: Ishaan Khatter, Priyanshu Painyuli, Mrunal Thakur, Soni Razdan, Chandrachoor Rai, Anuj Singh Duhan, Kamal Sadanah, Flora David Jacob Director: Raja Krishna Menon Pippa had all the right ingredients to be called a successful film with the right research, but somewhere the writing failed. Priyanshu Painyuli plays the role of the elder brother Major Ram Mehta, …

'Pippa' director Raja Menon says 'it is easier to make jingoistic films' ishaan khatter mrunal thakur priyanshu painyuli
1 year, 1 month ago

'Pippa' director Raja Menon says 'it is easier to make jingoistic films' ishaan khatter mrunal thakur priyanshu painyuli

India Today  

'Pippa' released on Prime Video on November 10. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Mrunal Thakur, Priyanshu Painyuli and others, the film is helmed by Raja Krishna Menon. 'PIPPA' DIRECTOR SAYS FILM IS NOT JINGOISTIC Director Raja Menon, known for his films like 'Chef' and 'Airlift', has expressed his belief that jingoistic films are easier to make. I was fortunate to have people …

Prime Video releases trailer of wartime saga ‘Pippa’
1 year, 1 month ago

Prime Video releases trailer of wartime saga ‘Pippa’

The Hindu  

Prime Video has released the trailer of war drama Pippa. Produced by Ronnie Screwvala under the banner of RSVP and Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Roy Kapur Films, and directed by Raja Krishna Menon, the film features Ishaan Khattar in the lead. Based on the book The Burning Chaffees by Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta, the film is written by Menon, Tanmay Mohan, …

'Pippa' trailer: Ishaan Khatter risks his life to protect India in new war film
1 year, 1 month ago

'Pippa' trailer: Ishaan Khatter risks his life to protect India in new war film

India Today  

Prime Video has finally released the trailer for 'Pippa'. Starring Ishaan Khatter, Mrunal Thakur, Soni Razdan and many others, the film is set to premiere on the streaming platform on November 10. The protagonist, real-life war hero Captain Balram Singh Mehta, is portrayed by Ishaan Khatter. Check out the trailer here: MORE ABOUT THE FILM Produced by Ronnie Screwvala under …

Pippa teaser: Ishaan Khatter, Mrunal Thakur's film on 1971 India-Pak war ignites spirit of patriotism; WATCH
2 years, 4 months ago

Pippa teaser: Ishaan Khatter, Mrunal Thakur's film on 1971 India-Pak war ignites spirit of patriotism; WATCH

India TV News  

Pippa teaser: The makers of Ishaan Khatter and Mrunal Thakur starrer Pippa dropped the teaser of the war drama and also announced the release date of the film on the occasion of Independence Day. In the film, Ishaan will be seen playing Captain Mehta of the 45th Cavalry tank squadron who fought on India's eastern front during the Indo-Pakistan war …

Pippa Teaser: Ishaan Khatter Infuses Life to Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta’s Biography, Release Date Locked
2 years, 4 months ago

Pippa Teaser: Ishaan Khatter Infuses Life to Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta’s Biography, Release Date Locked

News 18  

The teaser of Ishaan Khatter, Mrunal Thakur and Priyanshu Painyuli starrer Pippa is out. The film, which is based on The Burning Chaffees written by Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta, is a first-of-its-kind war tank film brings to life the Indo-Pak war of 1971 that led to the liberation and birth of Bangladesh. It is Ishaan who we seen throughout the …

Pippa teaser out on Independence Day. Ishaan Khatter's war drama to release on Dec 2
2 years, 4 months ago

Pippa teaser out on Independence Day. Ishaan Khatter's war drama to release on Dec 2

India Today  

On the occasion of India's 75th Independence Day, the makers of Pippa dropped the teaser of the film. For the unversed, Pippa is a story about three siblings against the backdrop of the action-packed 48-hour Battle of Garibpur, which was fought on the eastern front of India during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. It’s been an honour to represent the …

Ishaan Khatter’s Pippa to release in cinemas on 9 December, 2022, actor Salutes Indian soldiers on Vijay Diwas
3 years ago

Ishaan Khatter’s Pippa to release in cinemas on 9 December, 2022, actor Salutes Indian soldiers on Vijay Diwas

Firstpost  

Ishaan Khatter will soon be seen in the role of Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta in the upcoming film Pippa. The makers of Pippa, starring Ishaan Khatter, announced the release date of their upcoming war drama on the 50th anniversary of the 1971 Indo-Pak war that led to the liberation of Bangladesh. In the war drama, Ishaan Khatter essays the role …

Ishaan Khatter's war drama Pippa kicks off filming in Amritsar
3 years, 3 months ago

Ishaan Khatter's war drama Pippa kicks off filming in Amritsar

Firstpost  

Based on Brigadier Mehta’s book The Burning Chaffees, Pippa also stars Mrunal Thakur, Priyanshu Painyuli and Soni Razdan. Actor Ishaan Khatter’s upcoming war drama Pippa on Wednesday kicked off its first schedule in Amritsar. Backed by RSVP and Roy Kapur Films, Pippa is directed by Raja Krishna Menon and also features actors Mrunal Thakur, Priyanshu Painyuli and Soni Razdan. Producer …

AR Rahman to score music for Raja Krishna Menon’s war film Pippa, starring Ishaan Khattar
3 years, 10 months ago

AR Rahman to score music for Raja Krishna Menon’s war film Pippa, starring Ishaan Khattar

Firstpost  

Academy Award-winning composer AR Rahman has come on board to compose music for Airlift director Raja Krishna Menon’’s next, Pippa. I am looking forward to working with Raja Krishna Menon, Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur,” the 54-year-old composer said in a statement. Kapur said Rahman’s music brings depth to the film’s narrative as it “elevates” its characters and storytelling. …

Ishaan Khatter's war drama 'Pippa' to feature Mrunal Thakur, Priyanshu Painyuli
4 years, 1 month ago

Ishaan Khatter's war drama 'Pippa' to feature Mrunal Thakur, Priyanshu Painyuli

India TV News  

Actors Mrunal Thakur and Priyanshu Painyuli have boarded the cast of war drama "Pippa", starring Ishaan Khatter in the lead. The movie's title is taken from the Russian amphibious war tank called the PT-76, popularly known as "Pippa". "I'm glad we have talented actors like Mrunal and Priyanshu on board, who along with Ishaan will spearhead this story of triumph …

Ishaan Khatter to lead Pippa, based on 1971 Indo-Pakistan war; film scheduled for 2021 release
4 years, 4 months ago

Ishaan Khatter to lead Pippa, based on 1971 Indo-Pakistan war; film scheduled for 2021 release

Firstpost  

Pippa, to be helmed by Airlift director Raja Krishna Menon, is backed by RSVP and Roy Kapur Films. Film producers Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur on Friday announced their next project Pippa, a war drama starring Ishaan Khatter in the lead. Ishaan will play the role of Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta of the 45th Cavalry tank squadron who, along …

Ishaan Khatter to Star in a War Action Film 'Pippa'
4 years, 4 months ago

Ishaan Khatter to Star in a War Action Film 'Pippa'

News 18  

Actor Ishaan Khatter has been roped in to play Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta in an upcoming war film. Veteran Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta of the 45th Cavalry tank squadron, along with his siblings, fought on the eastern front during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, and the film recounts his story. The fact that there is going to be some never-seen-before …

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