The Common Man to go Digital

Vishesh Bhatt and Usha Laxman take the works of RK Laxman (The Common Man) Digital

Vishesh Bhatt is all set to produce a web series based on R K Laxman’s Book “Servants Of India”. This book is a combination of work of fiction and a few incidents Laxman experienced himself. The story of various characters with his special twist will be something to look out for.

Recently *PM Narendra Modi* in Mumbai said that he was happy to see the works of RK Laxman be brought into the digital world. He was really happy to see RK Laxman's family and Vishesh Bhatt taking this idea forward.

*RK IPR MANAGEMENT PVT LTD,* a company founded by R.K. Laxman, believes in Vishesh Bhatt and his work. They have entrusted it to him with complete freedom as they think that he will give his work a young view by keeping the spirit and brilliance of R K Laxman alive.

The digital audience will experience a social commentary and satire of RK Laxman brought on screen by the best contemporary team of talent.

*Vishesh Bhatt shared,* "R K Laxman had interesting stories to tell and his vulnerable characters enhanced his vision. I am so glad that his family believed in me and gave me the opportunity to make this series. I am really looking forward to working on this project and bringing his characters to life with contemporary twists.”

In this series every character has a certain idiosyncrasy and Laxman has used his trademark wit to fictionalise real world people into characters with gripping twists. Vishesh Bhatt visions to adapt the characters with a new age and quirky treatment, something he's sure Laxman would have appreciated.

R.K.Laxman found this world to be vulnerable and also strange at times. It would be interesting to watch the eccentricity of ‘Servants of India’ brought to life with this series. This will be the first time that his work will be turned into a web series.

This book has some unpublished material that will also be seen for the first time adapted in this series.

It would be a satirical drama on the casual class prejudices we all have in India, punched with the gripping absurdity of situations that have occurred in many of our own lives or with our friends. It will get you addicted.

Tannishtha Chatterjee's 'Roam Rome Mein' to release next year

Tannishtha Chatterjee who has acted in several Indian and International films, debuts as a director with the Nawazuddin Siddiqui starrer 'Roam Rome Mein', which is set to hit the theater next year, 2019.

The film is shot across Rome, the movie also features Italian actress Valentina Corti, Francesco Apolloni and Andrea Scarduzio. The film is produced by Eros Entertainment and Rising Star Entertainment.

Armaan Malik recomposed Cheat India's new song

DIL MEIN HO TUM: EPIC BAPPI LAHIRI CLASSIC RECOMPOSED FOR “CHEAT INDIA”


Armaan Malik completes a hat-trick by singing his third number for Emraan Hashmi, after two chartbusters


After “Daaru Wargi”, the explosive promotional number with Guru Randhawa, the producers of “Cheat India” are set to reveal “Dil Mein Ho Tum”, the first potential chartbuster from the film, on 26th December.


The quintessential romantic track, a song genre that’s popularly associated with Hashmi, is a re-composition of the epic Bappi Lahiri number in the Vinod Khanna-Anita Raj starrer “Satyamev Jayate” (1987). This was, in turn, based on Bappi da’s legendary Bengali track, “Chirodini”,  rendered by Kishore Kumar in “Amar Sangi” (1986).


32 years later, Rochak Kohli has re-composed the track retaining just the original hook. It has been written by Manoj Muntashir, and rendered by Armaan Malik, whose previous tracks for Hashmi, “Bol Do Na Zara” and “Main Rahoon Ya Na Rahoon” were colossal hits. In the film (and song), Hashmi has been paired opposite debutant Shreya Dhanwanthary.


Said Bhushan Kumar, “Emraan, Armaan and romance are a winning combination. This is not just another recreation. Rochak (Kohli) has beautifully recomposed the original in a contemporary manner giving it a major shelf life. Fans of romantic melodies are going to love it!”


Said Armaan Malik, “I am excited to be collaborating with Rochak for the first time. Emraan and I come together for the third time after two hits. Interestingly, most of my recreations have been Kishore da’s songs, so whenever I sing a new version of his songs I feel like his blessings are upon me. I have fond memories of this track. When I was a contestant at Sa Re Ga Ma Pa, Bappi da would keep humming this song and somewhere it has stayed with me ever since.”


“Cheat India” has been produced by Bhushan Kumar’s T-Series, Tanuj Garg and Atul Kasbekar’s Ellipsis Entertainment, and Parveen Hashmi’s Emraan Hashmi Films. It releases worldwide on January 25, 2019.

Hum Chaar to release on 15th February

Rajshri Productions’ Hum Chaar announces its release date for 15th February 2019 with a quirky video


Rajshri Productions is known for showcasing traditional and family values in their films and they will continue this journey with Hum Chaar "Friends Bhi Family Hain". The movie revolves around the theme of friendship and how friends are the family that we choose.
Today Rajshri Productions’ announced the release date of the movie with a quirky new video. One can hear their banter around how friends are the family that we choose, followed by the date announcement. The fun filled chemistry of the four friends is very evident from this video.
Helmed by Abhishek Dixit, Rajshri Productions launches four fresh faces with Hum Chaar, Prit Kamani, Anshuman Malhotra, Simran Sharma, and Tushar Pandey. Hum Chaar "Friends Bhi Family Hain" will be releasing on February 15, 2019.

Rajshri is associated with blockbusters such as Maine Pyaar Kiya, Hum Aapke Hain Koun…!, Vivaah and Prem Ratan Dhan Payo.
Hum Chaar "Friends Bhi Family Hain" is Rajshri's 58th film and it explores how in today's world of nuclear family, friends are family too.

About Rajshri Productions :
Rajshri Productions is one of the pioneers in Indian cinema and has been around since India got it's independence, hence it has always held Indian values and bonds in its films. Having said that it has always been evolving with time and each film has had the essence of present speaking volumes of the Indian culture and values.

From 1989, under the direction of Sooraj R. Barjatya, Rajshri became the trendsetter for a whole generation with  films like ‘Maine Pyaar Kiya’ – a simple teenage romance – which was the biggest hit of the year and went on to win six Filmfare awards; ‘Hum Aapke Hain Koun…!’ – a film that managed to rewrite history by being the highest grossing film of all time in Indian cinema and started the trend of glamorous musicals in India . ‘Hum Saath Saath Hain’ is still considered the quintessential family film across all the generations, it was one of the biggest star cast ensembles of it’s time. ‘Vivaah’ is lauded for being one of the most simple and yet profound romances till date. ‘Prem Ratan Dhan Payo’ marks the return of superstar Salman Khan’s most beloved character – Prem and holds the record of being in the top five bracket of opening day collections.

Rajshri has enjoyed a special place in the hearts of Indian audiences for seven decades by exploring new avenues and laying the groundwork in the entertainment industry while being rooted in the philosophies of promoting good and wholesome cinema, music and TV serials. Rajshri has always supported new talent and has been a launching pad for many famous actors, directors, music directors, singers, producers and cinematographers.

Danny Denzongpa to play Ghaus Khan in Manikarnika

Danny Denzongpa will be seen playing Ghaus Khan in Kangana Ranaut’s Manikarnika !

Legendary and charismatic actor Danny Denzongpa has been doing very selective films in Bollywood of late. He was last seen in the film ‘’Bioscopewala’’ which had released in start of 2018. Now he will be seen in the film ‘’Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi’’ portraying the character of Ghaus Khan who would be the commander of Manikarnika’s army and like a father figure to Rani LaxmiBai in the movie where Kangana Ranaut who would be playing the titular role of Rani LaxmiBai in the film would fondly call him 'Ghaus Baba'.

Ghaus Khan will be seen as an advisor to the Queen of Jhansi Manikarnika in the film. Danny Denzongpa is a versatile actor who has proved his mettle and credibility in this film industry and carved a niche for himself in Bollywood. Danny has played both negative and positive roles with complete perfection in his entire film career till now.

There has been a lot of suspense and mystery related to his look in Manikarnika till now. But now ending this mystery, Danny’s look as Ghaus Khan in film was uploaded on film's social media. In that still, he’s seen riding a horse in a Senapati Attire supervising the preparations of Jhansi Fort.

Producer Kamal Jain says, ‘’Danny Denzongpa was our first and only choice for character of Ghaus Khan in the film. It’s a tailor made role for him. He has worked really very hard for pulling off this character effortlessly in the film’’. Manikarnika’s official theatrical trailer will be launched on 18th December 2018.

Jisshu SenGupta to play hGangadhar Rao in Manikarnika

Jisshu SenGupta looks like a royal king as Maharaja Gangadhar Rao in Manikarnika

Actor Jisshu Sengupta who has impressed the critics and audiences with his acting and performance in Raees (2016), is all set to portray the character of Rani Lakshmibai’s husband Maharaja Gangadhar Rao in Kangana Ranaut starrer historical biopic period drama Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi. The movie showcases the entire story and life of our country’s first only female warrior queen Rani LaxmiBai which will be played by national award winning actress Kangana Ranaut and how it symbolizes her braveness and valour for our country’s freedom even today.

The actor who has always dabbled his hands and experimented in his roles right from playing a vicious dacoit in Srijit Mukherjee’s RajKahini to a half-naked sadhu in Srijit Mukherjee’s Ek Je Chhilo Raja (EJCR) surely looks magnificent as a king in the film.

Actor Jisshu Sengupta’s look as royal king Maharaja Gangadhar Rao is out and he literally looks every bit of magnificent and imperial in it.

Jisshu’s character in Manikarnika is one of the lesser known kings of his era and time and had immense interest for performing in arts, theatre and music. He was also very liberal and a loving husband who always was supportive towards Manikarnika and gave unconditional moral support to especially her warrior side.

To profess his love for his wife Manikarnika, he had built the largest library of that time in India inside the palace because Manikarnika loved reading books.

According to Jisshu, it was exciting and challenging for him to portray this role. ‘’Every aspect of shooting has been special for me. I was essaying the character of a Sadhu in Srijit’s EJCR and also a king in Manikarnika. It was hard to keep switching roles. But when it comes to Gangadhar, I enjoyed the depiction. It feels good when mainstream cinema acknowledges regional actors like me for roles that are generally played by more commercial Bollywood actors’’, the actor told us.

Produced by Zee Studios in association with Kamal Jain and Nishant Pitti, the film also marks the big transition and bollywood debut of TV sensation Ankita Lokhande who will be seen portraying the character of JhalkariBai who is queen’s closest aide and confidant in the film.

There’s a stellar ensemble cast that includes Atul Kulkarni as Tatya Tope, Suresh Oberoi as Bajirao 2, and Danny Denzongpa as Ghulam Ghaus Khan among others. The film is scheduled to release on January 25th 2019 in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu simultaneously.