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AWAKE (film on Netflix; June 9) Cast: Gina Rodriguez, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Barry Pepper, Finn Jones Direction: Mark Raso The sci-fi action drama imagines an era when people have lost their ability to sleep and a global tragedy has destroyed all electronic equipment. A former soldier and her daughter look for an urgent solution.
Arjun Kapoor: Fortunate to get films that made me tap into childhood memories
The actor shared a note that read: "I have been fortunate enough to get films that have made me tap into my beautiful childhood memories and life experiences. Whether it was a Ki & Ka which was for my mother or now Sardar Ka Grandson for my grandmothers, these are films that have connected to my soul and will forever be my most favourite films."
Rakul Preet Singh: It boils down to when people start appreciating your work
"Ultimately it boils down to when people start appreciating your work. That is all what you work for. That one smile that you bring on someone's face or when they come and say 'we loved that film of yours'. That just makes you so happy, I came with nothing and I always see the brighter side that I got the opportunity where so many people want to do films. I got the opportunity and I'm living my dream!"
Shefali Shah opens up on what terrifies her
"It's every single day I go to work. For me, it gets difficult to get out of the vanity van because I have this fear that I am going to stand there dumbfounded when the director says 'action'. Not one day has gone by where I am not terrified. There is a fear that I might just not know," Shefali told IANS.
Indians spend 188 bn minutes on OTT amid free telco bundling
"With users not willing to step out of their houses, production houses of mainstream movies and OTT platforms started releasing new content online along with producing more originals as demand kept increasing," said Nikhil Dalal and Ujjwal Chaudhury from RedSeer.
Parineeti Chopra: As an actress I'm privileged I can sing
"I am so glad that I got to do it. People have given love to (her earlier songs) Maana ke hum yaar nahin (in the film Meri Pyaari Bindu) as well as Teri mitti in Kesari. So, I hope it's third time lucky for me as well," she added.
The OTT war in India becomes intense in 2021
Last year, the world stumbled upon the reality of entertainment in the digital space mainly thanks to the Covid lockdown. What now looks to burgeoning into a multi-crore industry in the country, almost threatening the very existence of cinema halls, promises many more options for the consumers.
'Bridgerton' to be back with second season
The letter, in the form of one of "Lady Whistledown's society papers", reads: "The ton are abuzz with the latest gossip, and so it is my honour to impart to you: Bridgerton shall officially return for a second season. I do hope you have stored a bottle of ratafia for this most delightful occasion."
Movie Review | The White Tiger: Witty, wicked, well made
"Don't believe for a second there's a million-rupee game show you can win to get out of it". That's Balram Halwai thinking aloud, outlining the squalid poverty that he lives every day, as opposed to what Jamal Malik in Slumdog Millionaire might have said. The White Tiger sets its tone bluntly with that line, somewhere in the early portion of a two hour-odd runtime.
Santa Season: OTT goes big with Xmas films and shows
As we gear up to binge on Christmas, snuggled in a blanket with a cup of hot chocolate, IANS lists new attractions that toast a happy ending to the year, and a good cheer.
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