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887 days ago

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Makers Respond To OTT Rumours of Ishaan Khatter and Mrunal Thakur 'Pippa'

Mumbai, March 17 - Over the last couple of days, there have been rumors that Ishaan Khatter and Mrunal Thakur's biopic war drama film Pippa would skip the conventional theatrical release to go for the direct-to-digital release. It was reported that the makers are having issues with multiplex owners over the big-screen release of the film. ## Now, the makers have issued a statement regarding the rumours and said that there is no truth in such reports. Producers Ronnie Screwvala, Siddharth Roy Kapur along with Kamal Gianchandani of PVR Inox who also represents the Multiplex Association Of India (MAI) have issued a statement. ## The statement reads, "RSVP and Roy Kapur Films have no ongoing issues with multiplex operators. Any rumors or articles suggesting otherwise are baseless and unfounded. We are all committed to working together to bring quality content to audiences in cinema across India. Pippa is a film that has been made for the big screen and an official announcement about the release date will be made soon".## Official statement from the makers of Pippa and Multiplex Association of India. pic.twitter.com/ggT6M8fsvy— RSVP (@RSVPMovies) March 17, 2023 ## Pippa, directed by Raja Krishna Menon, is based on a true story and is a biopic on Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta. Ishaan plays his role in the film, which revolves around the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. It also stars Priyanshu Painyuli and Soni Razdan in key roles. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

905 days ago

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Ishaan Khattar and Mrunal Thakur's War Drama 'Pippa' Postponed To 2024?

Mumbai, February 27 - Back in 2020, producer Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur came together to announce the war drama movie Pippa, starring Ishaan Khattar and Mrunal Thakur in the lead roles. ## "Airlift" director Raja Krishna Menon helmed the movie, based on the book The Burning Chaffees by Balram Singh Mehta who fought during the Indo-Pak war in 1971. Khattar has played the role of Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta.## The movie was originally announced to release in 2021, before makers postponed it to December 2, 2022, due to the covid-19 pandemic which delayed the shoot. When it was looking on track for December 2022 release, the makers postponed it again due to an unknown reason and they are yet to lock the new release date. ## The makers are eyeing only theatrical release as the film is made for the big screen. Now, according to the latest reports, "Pippa" won't be released anytime soon, and there are chances it will only release in 2024 on the silver screen. ## According to PeepingMoon, "Pippa" has returned to the editing table as the final product failed to match the criteria required to get a go-ahead from the producers. Considering it is an 85-crore project, the makers are reworking on it to make it appealing to a wider audience. ## The film takes its title from the Russian amphibious war tank called the PT-76, popularly known as Pippa. It also stars Priyanshu Painyuli and Soni Razdan in prominent roles. ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1132 days ago

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Katrina Kaif, Siddhant Chaturvedi, And Ishaan Khatter's Horror Comedy 'Phone Bhoot' Gets A New Release Date

Mumbai, July 15 - Producers Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar's Excel Entertainment has announced a new release date of the horror comedy film Phone Bhoot, starring Katrina Kaif, Siddhant Chaturvedi, and Ishaan Khatter. ## The Gurmmeet Singh-directed movie, which was earlier announced for October 7, 2022, release, will now be hitting worldwide theaters on November 4 in the same year. It will be clashing with Arjun Kapoor and Tabu's Kuttey at the box office. The reason behind pushing the release date of "Phone Bhoot" is unknown. ## Excel Entertainment took to Twitter and announced the new release date with a new poster. Earlier, in the day, the makers unveiled the official motion poster of the film. "Ringing in with an update. #PhoneBhoot will now release on 4th November at cinemas near you", read the tweet. ## Ringing in with an update. #PhoneBhoot will now release on 4th November at cinemas near you. #KatrinaKaif #IshaanKhatter @SiddyChats @bindasbhidu @gurmmeet @ritesh_sid @FarOutAkhtar @raviivar @JasvinderBath @KUMohanan1 @J10Kassim @vishalrr @AAFilmsIndia @ZeeMusicCompany pic.twitter.com/hNiTrfgVQQ— Excel Entertainment (@excelmovies) July 15, 2022 ## "Phone Bhoot" also stars Jackie Shroff, Sheeba Chadha, and Nidhi Bisht in supporting roles. It is Katrina's first movie since the biggest Bollywood grosser of 2021, "Sooryavanshi", in which she starred opposite Akshay Kumar. She will also be seen with Salman Khan in "Tiger 3". She also has Farhan Akhtar's "Jee Le Zaraa", also starring Priyanka Chopra and Alia Bhatt, and "Merry Christmas" with Vijay Sethupathi in the pipeline.## On the other hand, Ishaan Khatter has "Pippa", co-starring Mrunal Thakur and Priyanshu Painyuli, scheduled to release on December 9 this year while Siddhanth Chaturvedi has Zoya Akhtar's "Kho Gaye Hum Kahaan" opposite Ananya and Adarsh Gourav.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1227 days ago

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Makers Announce Shoot Wrap For Ishaan Khatter And Mrunal Thakur's War Drama 'Pippa'

Mumbai, April 11 - The makers of the upcoming war drama movie, "Pippa", starring Ishaan Khatter and Mrunal Thakur in the leads, on Monday (April 11) announced that the shoot wrap for Ishaan, who plays the role of war hero Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta in the movie. ## Based on the book The Burning Chaffees by Balram Singh Mehta who fought during the Indo-Pak war in 1971, "Pippa" is directed by Raja Krishna Menon of Airlift fame while Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur will produce it under their respective production banners, RSVP Movies, and Roy Kapur Films.## The movie, which was announced in 2020, is billed as a heroic tank battle film that underscores the bravery of Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta, a veteran of the 45th Cavalry tank squadron, who, along with his siblings, fought on the eastern front during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971. The battle, called the "Battle of Garibpur", was fought 12 days before India officially joined the war against Pakistan. ## "Pippa" also stars Priyanshu Painyuli and Soni Razdan in prominent roles while maestro AR Rahman has composed the music. It is scheduled to release in theaters on December 9, 2022. ## Ishaan Khatter took to Instagram and shared new stills of himself from the movie. "Filled with gratitude for the experience of this film. It’s been a dream to work with a team as excellent as this one. Humbled and brimming with love. This is your Captain Balram Singh Mehta signing off from #Pippa", he wrote in the captio. ## View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ishaan (@ishaankhatter) ## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1343 days ago

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Ishaan Khatter, Mrunal Thakur's War Drama 'Pippa' To Debut In Theaters In December 2022

Mumbai, December 16 - Ishaan Khatter-fronted war drama film, "Pippa" is all set to debut in theaters on December 9, 2022, the makers announced on Thursday. Directed by "Airlift" fame Raja Krishna Menon, the movie features Mrunal Thakur as the female lead alongside Priyanshu Painyuli and Soni Razdan in prominent roles.## Bankrolled by Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur, "Pippa" is billed as a heroic tank battle film that underscores the bravery of Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta (Khatter), a veteran of the 45th Cavalry tank squadron, who, along with his siblings, fought on the eastern front during the Indo-Pakistan War of 1971.## The release date was announced on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the 1971 Indo-Pak war on Thursday (December 16). "On the 50th anniversary of #VijayDiwas, we salute the bravery of the Indian soldiers who fought to liberate Bangladesh #1971 #PIPPA releasing in cinemas on 9th Dec 2022", wrote RSVP Movies on Twitter.## On the 50th anniversary of #VijayDiwas, we salute the bravery of the Indian soldiers who fought to liberate Bangladesh #1971#PIPPA releasing in cinemas on 9th Dec 2022#IshaanKhatter @RajaMenon @priyanshu29 @mrunal0801 @Soni_Razdan @RonnieScrewvala #SiddharthRoyKapur @arrahman pic.twitter.com/Lw5SX4mO2Y— RSVP (@RSVPMovies) December 16, 2021 ## The film is based on Brigadier Mehta's book "The Burning Chaffees" while the title of the film is taken from the Russian amphibious war tank called the PT-76, popularly known as "Pippa". The shoot of the film is currently underway across Amritsar, West Bengal, Ahmednagar, and Mumbai.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1756 days ago

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Mrunal Thakur, Priyanshu Painyuli To Star With Ishaan Khatter In War Drama 'Pippa'

The makers of the upcoming 1971 war drama movie, Pippa on Thursday have announced the much-awaited star cast which includes Ishaan Khatter, Mrunal Thakur, Priyanshu Painyuli, and Soni Razdan in the prominant roles. ## The movie will be directed by Raja Krishna Menon who best known for directing Akshay Kumar starrer, Airlift while Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur will produce it under their respective production banners, RSVP Movies, and Roy Kapur Films. ## Pippa is based on Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta's book "The Burning Chaffees". Ishaan Khatter will essay the role of Brigadier Mehta of the 45th Cavalry tank squadron in this movie. About being part of Pippa, Ishaan said in a statement, "I am exhilarated to be a part of a film of such magnitude and importance and getting a chance to play the role of the suave and spirited tank commander Captain Balram Mehta is a true privilege".## #IshaanKhatter, #MrunalThakur, #PriyanshuPainyuli, and #SoniRazdan to star in #Pippa - a 1971 war film... Based on the book #TheBurningChaffees... Raja Krishna Menon to direct... Produced by Ronnie Screwvala and Siddharth Roy Kapur. pic.twitter.com/aSLuioPn6J— Sacnilk Entertainment (@SacnilkEntmt) October 29, 2020 ## Mrunal Thakur who previously seen in a Netflix anthology film, Ghost Stories, will be seen playing the role of Ishaan's younger sister and Priyanshu Painyuli will play his elder brother in Pippa. Moreover, Soni Razdan will play the role of their mother.## Pippa is written by Ravinder Randhawa, Tanmay Mohan, and Raja Krishna Menon. The film gets its title from the war tank called the PT-76, popularly known as Pippa. It will show a heroic tank battle which took place in Garibpur in India, which eventually led to the liberation of Bangladesh.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1825 days ago

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Taapsee Pannu Starrer 'Rashmi Rocket' To Go On Floors This November

Actress Taapsee Pannu has confirmed his next film Rashmi Rocket will kick start the shooting from November this year. Based on the life of a gifted young girl runner who hails from a village of Gujrat, Rashmi Rocket will be directed by Akarsh Khurana who had helmed Karwaan. ## The movie is about a girl who is an incredibly fast runner fondly knows as "Rocket" by her village. When she gets a chance to showcase her talent professionally, she excels but also realizes that the race to the finish line is peppered with many hurdles, and what seems like an athletic contest turns into her personal battle for respect, honour, and even her very identity.## Taking to Twitter, Taapsee Pannu writes announcing the shooting month, "Getting back on track, one lap at a time! #RashmiRocket to start shooting this November. #FridaysWithRSVP"## Getting back on track, one lap at a time! #RashmiRocket to start shooting this November. #FridaysWithRSVP pic.twitter.com/twPMEUnIby— taapsee pannu (@taapsee) August 21, 2020 ## "I have been involved in this project from the very inception stage so that makes this one really special. Just before the pandemic, I was already 3 months into my training period to transform into a physique closest to that of a sprinter. This has been a long break but with the kind of subject it is I am excited to restart the journey from scratch again starting with my training", says Taapsee Pannu.## Rashmi Rocket is written by Nanda Periyasamy, Aniruddha Guha, and Kanika Dhillon. It is produced by Ronnie Screwvala under his production banner RSVP along with Neha Anand and Pranjal Khandhdiya of Mango People Media Network. Music maestro Amit Trivedi is the music composer of the film. ## Taapsee Pannu will be joined by Extraction fame Priyanshu Painyuli in a prominent role in the film along with Vicky Kadian. The movie will be released in 2021 in theaters. ## Stay tuned...

Hollywood

1940 days ago

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'Extraction' team had a special gift for Priyanshu Painyuli

Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) Actor Priyanshu Painyuli made his international debut with the Chris Hemsworth-starrer digital film "Extraction", and he says he got a special memento from the set.## He got a customized jacket that was made for his character Amir Asif, as a gift from the team. "The memories made in the film, the things I learned will all last a lifetime. But this is the best gift they could have given me. The jacket is gorgeous. It was customized by Indian craftsmen and has detailed work on it," Priyanshu said.## "It celebrates our rich culture of craftsmanship and it's the most beautiful gift I could have received. ‘Extraction' has been such a special experience and with the role of 'Amir Asif,' I have been able to show my range as an actor. This jacket will be a reminder of all the good praises coming my way. Post this film, I feel enthused and motivated to do even better. Being a part of an international film is such great exposure for any young actor and this character has made people see me in an entirely different light," he added.## In "Extraction", Priyanshu is seen as a powerful drug lord of Bangladesh. Originally titled "Dhaka", the film also stars Indian actors Randeep Hooda, Pankaj Tripathi, and Rudraksha Jaiswal.## It revolves around Tyler Rake (essayed by Chris Hemsworth), a fearless, black market mercenary, who embarks on the most deadly extraction of his career when he is enlisted to rescue the kidnapped son of an imprisoned international crime lord. Hemsworth shot for the Netflix film in India in 2018. In India, he shot in Ahmedabad and Mumbai. The film released on Netflix on April 24.## Stay tuned...

Bollywood

1944 days ago

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Shriya Pilgaonkar: My route unconventional compared to other celeb kids

Mumbai, April 24 (IANS) Shriya Pilgaonkar, daughter of talented actors Sachin and Supriya Pilgaonkar, feels her way of getting launched in mainstream cinema as an actress was quite different from most star kids.## "Compared to a lot of celebrity kids who have become actors, I feel the route I chose was quite unconventional in terms of the kind of work I started with. I started my journey doing a Marathi film, then I did a French film. So, for me it was not just about becoming an actor but also about honing my skills," Shriya told IANS.## Before foraying acting, Shriya worked as an assistant director on several projects.## "After graduating from college, I started learning Kathak and while I was learning Kathak, I was also working as an AD on several films and making short films. Acting happened very organically once I started doing theatre. It was not something that I had decided I would s do," she added.## Shriya made her Bollywood opposite Shah Rukh Khan in the 2016 film, "Fan". Later, she proved her mettle in the web show "Mirzapur".## Speaking of her journey so far, the young actress spoke of how her parents have always been a great source of inspiration.## "I feel blessed to be their daughter. They both have inspired me a lot. From discussing cinema to giving advice, they have always helped me through my thick and thin," she said.## Apart from films and web shows, Shriya works in plays, too. Recently, she featured in a virtual play, "Lockdown Love", to lighten up the mood of people amid the COVID-19 lockdown.## "It was a great experience performing live. It is a play about how a girl and guy who meet during the lockdown and start dating each other. So, it was a fun activity. We even rehearsed online and even changed our costumes like we normally do. It feels great to spread a smile among people with my work," Shriya added.## The play hosted by Roshan Abbas also features actor Priyanshu Painyuli.## It is presented under the initiative StayInalive.## Stay tuned...

Digital Media

1952 days ago

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'Extraction' role required Priyanshu Painyuli to have a dialect coach

Mumbai, April 16 (IANS) Actor Priyanshu Painyuli plays a Bangladeshi character in the upcoming digital film "Extraction", and he says the film's director Sam Hargrave did not want to take chances with the way his character spoke on the screen. A diction coach was hired for Priyanshu so that he got his Bangladeshi dialect right.## "The director, Sam Hargrave, was very particular that I speak in the local Bangladeshi language and look like one. So, I was given a dialogue coach from Dhaka named Raffael Ahsan when the preparation was on," Priyanshu said.## "To nail the part, I used to sit with Raffael every day for a few hours over video chat and the process continued over a couple of months. Also, the practice of learning languages comes from a Bollywood musical show I had previously been a part of. It traveled around the world and was called Taj Express, where I had spoken in the native languages of different countries like China, France, Russia and so on," he added.## For "Extraction", Priyanshu watched a couple of documentaries to see "behavioral patterns and demeanor".## "The dialogue coach was with me throughout the shoot. The prep and comfort that Sam and the crew gave me the confidence to play a role like this. I don't remember much of the Bangladeshi language except the lines I am speaking in the film but every learning comes to good use," he added.## Originally titled "Dhaka", the film also stars Indian actors Randeep Hooda, Pankaj Tripathi, and Rudraksha Jaiswal. It revolves around Tyler Rake (essayed by Chris Hemsworth), a fearless, black market mercenary, who embarks on the most deadly extraction of his career when he is enlisted to rescue the kidnapped son of an imprisoned international crime lord. Hemsworth shot for the Netflix film in India in 2018. In India, he shot in Ahmedabad and Mumbai. The film will release on Netflix on April 24.## Stay tuned...

Digital Media

1954 days ago

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How Priyanshu Painyuli nailed the mafia look in 'Extraction'

Mumbai, April 14 (IANS) The Chris Hemsworth-starrer digital film "Extraction" casts Priyanshu Painyuli as a drug lord. The actor feels nailing the look of the character is important, because the way you dress up for a particular role can make you behave in a certain way.## For "Extraction", Priyanshu has tried nailing the gangster look with chunky gold jewelry, gold neck-pieces, armlets, and bracelets. He wore a lot of local fabrics including kurtas and silk shirts, which are characteristic of Bangladeshi locals. His attire comes in deep-hued monotones.## "I have always felt the way you dress up as a character makes you behave in a certain way. For me, mainly my shoes matter a lot, what footwear I use to walk or sit changes my body language a bit," Priyanshu said.## "When Sam (Hargreave), my director, asked me how I felt with my costume and look, I smiled and said I was really enjoying the gold, but I especially loved my shoes -- shiny, pointed with hard heels. They made a presence when I walked, at least to me," he added.## Originally titled "Dhaka", the film also stars Indian actors Randeep Hooda, Pankaj Tripathi, and Rudraksh Jaiswal. It revolves around Tyler Rake (essayed by Hemsworth), a fearless, black market mercenary, who embarks on the most deadly extraction of his career when he is enlisted to rescue the kidnapped son of an imprisoned international crime lord. Hemsworth shot for the Netflix film in India in 2018. In India, he shot in Ahmedabad and Mumbai.## Stay tuned...

Hollywood

1959 days ago

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Chris Hemsworth has incredible zest to learn: 'Extraction' co-star Priyanshu Painyuli

Mumbai, April 9 (IANS) Chris Hemsworth's upcoming starrer "Extraction" has been shot largely in India and with a talented set of Indian actors in important roles. Among them is "Bhavesh Joshi Superhero" actor Priyanshu Painyuli.## Priyanshu recalls Hemsworth, globally popular for playing the superhero Thor, as someone who is a delight to be around. "When you work with someone like him, you realize the value of being grounded. He is warm and kind as a colleague. He has this incredible zest to learn more and do better, and the fact that the team made me so comfortable that I wanted to give my best," he said.## Talking of his experience of working in such a massive film, Priyanshu says his biggest takeaway from the international project was the sense of discipline about their work culture, adding that he has a "very special role, in a surprise package" in the film produced by the Russo brothers, Anthony and Joe, who directed the blockbusters "Avengers: Infinity War" and "Avengers: Endgame".## "My biggest takeaway from this was the discipline of it. Everyone was so well-prepared and so thorough with their scenes. The research is so well-rounded that there are zero scopes for errors when the actor is in front of the camera. Everything is already on the storyboard, discussed and vetted, before the scene. I have been able to inculcate a more methodical approach to work," he said.## The Sam Hargrave directorial is a kidnap extraction drama that has Hemsworth playing a black market mercenary hired to rescue the son of an imprisoned international crime lord. The film also features Pankaj Tripathi and Randeep Hooda, besides French-Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani and Hollywood actor David Harbour.## About the film, Priyanshu said: It's a very interesting story. I am playing a very special role, in a surprise package. I am eagerly waiting to see myself, I haven't done anything like this before. I can't wait for people to watch this film. It's an experience I will always cherish."## The film is scheduled to be released on April 24, by Netflix.## Stay tuned...