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Playing Bongs wrong: Bollywood can't seem to get it right
1 month, 1 week ago

Playing Bongs wrong: Bollywood can't seem to get it right

India Today  

Imagine a Bengali character from an average Hindi film. What's so wrong with the portrayal of Bengali in Hindi films? In fact, this is also a problem that noted director Srijit Mukherji, known for Bengali films like Baishe Shrabon and, more recently, Tekka and Hindi films like Sherdil: The Pilbhit Saga and Shabaash Mithu, finds while watching some Hindi films. …

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When Sushmita Sen agreed to be part of Srijit Mukherji's 'Shekhar Home'...
4 months ago

When Sushmita Sen agreed to be part of Srijit Mukherji's 'Shekhar Home'...

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, Not many know that Bollywood star and former Miss Universe Sushmita Sen has a blink-and-you'll-miss-it cameo in "Shekhar Home", a detective web series inspired by the literary works of Sherlock Holmes creator Arthur Conan Doyle. "Shekhar Home" has two cops Ashwin and Jadeja named after the top spinners, who earlier this year went past the Anil Kumble-Harbhajan Singh …

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Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke review: Regina Cassandra's gripping thriller is the perfect Republic Day weekend treat
1 year, 11 months ago

Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke review: Regina Cassandra's gripping thriller is the perfect Republic Day weekend treat

Firstpost  

Director Srijit Mukherji’s Jaanbaaz Hindustan Ke, which is inspired by true events, revolves around IPS officer Kavya Iyer of Meghalaya, who is called ‘Shillong Ki Sherni’ by media and people for her courage and successful missions. Language: Hindi Cast: Regina Cassandra, Barun Sobti, Sumeet Vyas, Mita Vashisht, Gayathrie Shankar and Chandan Roy Director: Srijit Mukherji We have many unsung heroes …

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Pankaj Tripathi regrets not meeting KK while working on Sherdil
2 years, 6 months ago

Pankaj Tripathi regrets not meeting KK while working on Sherdil

Hindustan Times  

Actor Pankaj Tripathi has recently opened up about not being able to meet late singer KK while he was working on the song of his upcoming film Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga. KK’s song Dhoop Paani Bahne De is written by Gulzar and composed by Shantanu Moitra. So, when I saw the picture of KK with Gulzar Saab, the director Srijit …

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Gulzar on recording Sherdil song with KK: 'He came to say his last goodbye'
2 years, 7 months ago

Gulzar on recording Sherdil song with KK: 'He came to say his last goodbye'

Hindustan Times  

Gulzar has spoken about working with late singer KK. Recalling that KK made his Bollywood debut with his song, Gulzar also said that he was happy to reunite with the singer for the new film. Gulzar with KK during a music session, where he sang Chhod Aaye Hum from the film Maachis. KK sang the song Chor Aye Hum Wo …

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Sherdil The Pilibhit Saga Trailer: Pankaj Tripathi Embarks On Suicide Mission for Money; Watch
2 years, 7 months ago

Sherdil The Pilibhit Saga Trailer: Pankaj Tripathi Embarks On Suicide Mission for Money; Watch

News 18  

T-Series and Reliance Entertainment along with Match Cut Productions unveil the trailer of their film, ‘Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga,’ a dark humour laced satire. The film, which also stars Sayani Gupta as Gangaram’s wife, also shows some courtroom drama, as Pankaj Tripathi’s character is mistook for a poacher. See the trailer here: Happy to present the trailer, Director, Srijit Mukherji’s …

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When Gulzar was smitten by KK's version of Chhor Aaye Hum. Srijit Mukherji shares heartbreaking video
2 years, 7 months ago

When Gulzar was smitten by KK's version of Chhor Aaye Hum. Srijit Mukherji shares heartbreaking video

India Today  

The passing of KK has left a dent on the music industry. However, KK had recorded an unreleased track for Srijit Mukherji’s upcoming film, Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga. The filmmaker, condoling KK’s demise, posted a throwback video where veteran lyricist Gulzar is seen smitten by KK as he recreated his version of Chhor Aaye Hum. SRIJIT SHARES HEARTBREAKING VIDEO FEATURING …

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KK's last recorded song is from Srijit Mukherji's Sherdil, yet to be released
2 years, 7 months ago

KK's last recorded song is from Srijit Mukherji's Sherdil, yet to be released

India Today  

KK is no more and the world is still coming to terms with it. While we revisit his iconic songs, including Pal and Yaaron, the singer's last song is yet to be released. KK's last song was for Srijit Mukherji's film, Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga starring Pankaj Tripathi. KK'S LAST SONG YET TO BE RELEASED KK's last released song was …

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KK No More: Srijit Mukherji Mourns Demise of His 'Newest Friend', Shares Video of Him Singing for Gulzar
2 years, 7 months ago

KK No More: Srijit Mukherji Mourns Demise of His 'Newest Friend', Shares Video of Him Singing for Gulzar

News 18  

Renowned singer KK’s sudden demise left an unreplaceable void in the industry. Filmmaker Srijit Mukherji, on Wednesday night, shared a throwback video of KK singing ‘Chor Aye Hum’ in front of Gulzar Saab. Kk will miss your laughter vibrancy your songs n mostly you … forever.— rekha bhardwaj June 1, 2022 Vivek Oberoi wrote, “#RIPKK Can’t believe KK is gone. …

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Srijit Mukherji's Sherdil The Pilibhit Saga to release on June 24, Pankaj Tripathi shares pics
2 years, 7 months ago

Srijit Mukherji's Sherdil The Pilibhit Saga to release on June 24, Pankaj Tripathi shares pics

India Today  

Acclaimed Bengali director Srijit Mukherji’s second Hindi film, Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga, is all set for a theatrical release. SHERDIL: THE PILIBHIT SAGA GETS A RELEASE DATE Srijit Mukherji is busy with his second Hindi project, Sherdil: The Pilibhit Saga. Pankaj Tripathi shared a few stills from the film, featuring himself and his co-stars Sayani and Neeraj, and wrote, "'Sherdil …

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Srijit Mukherji was planning to remake Hemlock Society in Hindi with Irrfan | Exclusive
2 years, 11 months ago

Srijit Mukherji was planning to remake Hemlock Society in Hindi with Irrfan | Exclusive

India Today  

A director, a writer, a producer - Srijit Mukherji is a powerhouse of talent, but admits that he doesn’t take himself “that seriously”. Excerpts from the conversation: 'I DO NOT THINK THAT KAKABABU HAS A NICHE AUDIENCE' Ahead of Srijit’s upcoming Bengali film, Kakababur Protyaborton’s release, we asked him if the film had a niche audience. It is a proper …

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Irrfan Khan’s wife Sutapa Sikdar tests positive for Covid-19, Srijit Mukerji tests negative
2 years, 11 months ago

Irrfan Khan’s wife Sutapa Sikdar tests positive for Covid-19, Srijit Mukerji tests negative

Firstpost  

Late actor Irrfan Khan’s wife Sutapa Sikdar took to Facebook to share that she has tested positive for coronavirus. Writer-producer Sutapa Sikdar says she has tested positive for COVID-19 and mourned the loss of a relative, whose funeral she could not attend due to her diagnosis. Amid rising COVID-19 cases, actor Trisha and filmmaker Srijit Mukherji took to their respective …

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Makers of Taapsee's 'Shabaash Mithu' Reveal Release Date on Mithali Raj's B'Day
3 years, 1 month ago

Makers of Taapsee's 'Shabaash Mithu' Reveal Release Date on Mithali Raj's B'Day

The Quint  

Shabaash Mithu chronicles the life and career of Mithali Raj, who has the highest runs in women’s international cricket. The story will follow Mithali’s life including the highs and lows and setbacks that she faced along the way. Speaking about her role in the film, Taapsee Pannu had earlier said in a statement, “It is going to be difficult, I …

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Srijit Mukherji on His Bond with Ray Actor Kay Kay Menon: We Discuss Politics and Cinema
3 years, 6 months ago

Srijit Mukherji on His Bond with Ray Actor Kay Kay Menon: We Discuss Politics and Cinema

News 18  

Netflix’s Ray brings forth an anthology of four dark, disarming and enthralling takes on Satyajit Ray’s short stories. Bahrupiya based on Ray’s short story – Bahurupi, is directed by Srijit Mukherji, starring Kay Kay Menon in the lead role. Menon’s character Indrashish in the story starts out as a helpless man slowly climbing up the ladder of power and progressively …

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Netflix's Ray Makers Say They'll Ensure Next Part Has Woman Director: We'd Approached Meghna, Gauri
3 years, 6 months ago

Netflix's Ray Makers Say They'll Ensure Next Part Has Woman Director: We'd Approached Meghna, Gauri

News 18  

Netflix’s anthology series Ray, based on legendary filmmaker Satyajit Ray’s four stories, recently debuted on the streamer and has evoked mixed reactions from viewers. The anthology released in Ray’s centenary year consists of Srijit Mukherji’s ‘Forget Me Not’ and ‘Bahrupiya,’ Abhishek Chaubey’s ‘Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa’ and Vasan Bala’s ‘Spotlight’. We didn’t think like that.” Ajit Andhare, who is the …

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Scared Of Watching ‘Ray’: Satyajit Ray’s Son Reacts To Netflix’s Latest Release
3 years, 6 months ago

Scared Of Watching ‘Ray’: Satyajit Ray’s Son Reacts To Netflix’s Latest Release

News 18  

The latest release on Netflix, Ray, an anthology-based series, since its release on the OTT platform on June 25 has been getting mixed reviews from critics and viewers. Based on four short stories of the master auteur Satyajit Ray the series stars actors Manoj Bajpayee, Kay Kay Menon, Ali Fazal and Radhika Madan among others. A famed media portal got …

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Ray review: Manoj Bajpayee, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor stand out in irreverent but inconsistent Netflix anthology
3 years, 6 months ago

Ray review: Manoj Bajpayee, Harsh Varrdhan Kapoor stand out in irreverent but inconsistent Netflix anthology

Hindustan Times  

It’s one thing to adapt the works of a writer. Fortunately for us all — Ray included — director Abhishek Chaubey comes to the rescue with his delightfully delicate film, Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa, starring Manoj Bajpayee and Gajraj Rao as two men who meet on a rail journey, but can't seem to shake the feeling that they've seen each …

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Ray Review: Who steals the Spotlight in new Netflix anthology?
3 years, 6 months ago

Ray Review: Who steals the Spotlight in new Netflix anthology?

India Today  

2021 marks the birth centenary of perhaps one of the greatest filmmakers in the history of cinema, Satyajit Ray. The drama series is inspired by four short stories authored by Satyajit Ray - Spotlight, Bahurupi, Barin Bhowmik-er Byaram and Bipin Chowdhury-r Smritibhrom. Last in the series, Spotlight, is inspired by Ray's short story of the same name and stars Harshvardhan …

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Srijit Mukherji on Adapting Satyajit Ray's Short Stories for Netflix: Expecting Backlash from Purists
3 years, 6 months ago

Srijit Mukherji on Adapting Satyajit Ray's Short Stories for Netflix: Expecting Backlash from Purists

News 18  

Srijit Mukherji started what can be termed as a new era in Bengali cinema when he debuted as a director with Autograph in 2010. The movie is a tribute to Satyajit Ray’s 1966 film Nayak and yesteryear Bengali actor Uttam Kumar, who portrayed the title role in the film. The new Netflix anthology series, called Ray, is Srijit’s first attempt …

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'Went in with reverence, never held back what we wanted to express': Ray directors, cast on adapting Satyajit Ray's works
3 years, 6 months ago

'Went in with reverence, never held back what we wanted to express': Ray directors, cast on adapting Satyajit Ray's works

Firstpost  

Directors Srijit Mukherji and Vasan Bala, and actors Kay Kay Menon, Harshvardhan Kapoor, and Akansha Ranjan Kapoor open up about their fears of adapting well-known texts, humanising their characters, and how they married style and substance. Ray, Netflix India’s upcoming Original anthology series, is filmmaker Srijit Mukherji, Vasan Bala, and Abhishek Chaubey’s ode to the legendary auteur’s short stories. Director …

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Srijit Mukherji Replaces Rahul Dholakia as Director of Taapsee Pannu's Film Shabaash Mithu
3 years, 6 months ago

Srijit Mukherji Replaces Rahul Dholakia as Director of Taapsee Pannu's Film Shabaash Mithu

News 18  

Taapsee Pannu starrer sports drama Shabaash Mithu will now be directed by Srijit Mukherji. Speaking about the change of guard, Ajit Andhare, COO, Viacom18 Studios said, “Covid disruptions have required rescheduling of shoot and as a result Rahul is moving on from Shabaash Mithu. Unfortunately, I won’t be directing the fabulous script written by Priya Aven and conceived by Ajit …

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Goodbye memory-maker: Prosenjit, Srijit and others mourn Buddhadeb Dasgupta's demise
3 years, 7 months ago

Goodbye memory-maker: Prosenjit, Srijit and others mourn Buddhadeb Dasgupta's demise

India TV News  

Bengali star Prosenjit Chatterjee, filmmaker Srijit Mukherji and actor Rahul Bose on Thursday paid tributes to celebrated filmmaker Buddhadeb Dasgupta, who passed away due to age related ailments. The actor said he was deeply saddened by Dasgupta''s demise and remembered him as a "shining name", not just in the Indian cinema but also in the "international film world". Actor Sudiptaa …

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Ray on Netflix on June 25. Which Satyajit Ray stories inspired the Manoj Bajpayee and Ali Fazal series?
3 years, 7 months ago

Ray on Netflix on June 25. Which Satyajit Ray stories inspired the Manoj Bajpayee and Ali Fazal series?

India Today  

Netflix dropped the trailer of Ray, an anthology series which is helmed by Abhishek Chaubey, Srijit Mukherji and Vasan Bala. The drama series is inspired by four of Satyajit Ray’s stories Spotlight, Bahurupi, Barin Bhowmik-er Byaram and Bipin Chowdhury'r Smritibhrom. FORGET ME NOT, INSPIRED BY BIPIN CHOWDHURY'R SMRITIBHROM If you have watched the trailer of Ray, you will be aware …

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Singer Arijit Singh's Mother Battling Covid in Kolkata Hospital, Celebs Amplify Calls for Help
3 years, 8 months ago

Singer Arijit Singh's Mother Battling Covid in Kolkata Hospital, Celebs Amplify Calls for Help

News 18  

Singer Arijit Singh’s mother is currently in a hospital in Kolkata battling Covid related complications. Celebrities like actress Swastika Mukherjee and filmmaker Srijit Mukherji have been amplifying calls for help, requesting blood donors for Arijit’s mother. Swastika and Srijit, who have been amplifying pleas for medical help amid the pandemic, shared on their respective social media handles that the singer’s …

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