New Delhi [India], August 22 (ANI): Bollywood actor Vidya Balan, on Monday, penned a long note on her social media about the importance of self-love and acceptance.
Mumbai Apr 21 PTI Suresh Triveni the director of films such as Tumhari Sulu and Jalsa has partnered with Abundantia Entertainment to launch his creative studio and production house Opening ImageThe new venture aims to build a strong team of talent from across functions with a clear focus on content development spanning films and series a release here saidOpening Image will be an end-to-end entity with an ability to work from idea to screen An exciting slate of films and series is already under development at the newly-formed company and the list includes Sureshs next directorial ventures as well as content that hes set to showrun the release sharedThe creative studio will also host a first-of-its-kind script lab which will enable creators to develop their ideas with the best writers and creative minds available to collaborate withThe idea of Opening Image is to empower talent - writers film-makers technicians to offer fresh exclusive and original stories tailored for viewers across the globe The vision behind Opening Image is to curate disruptive stories and provide a platform for creators especially fresh and young talent to deliver their best I am delighted to extend my partnership with AbundantiaEntertainment and Vikram to the next level and in them I have found the right backers for my vision Triveni said in a statementVikram Malhotra Founder CEO of Abundantia Entertainment said the recent success of Vidya Balan-starrer Jalsa on Amazon Prime Video highlights their belief in the power of stories and storytellers Suresh has been a fabulous collaborator and friend and I am proud that we are now taking the next step in our relationship as he launches Opening Image I am excited with the promise and potential of Opening Image and cant wait for Suresh and team to tell their brand of stories to the world Malhotra said Abundantias upcoming films include Akshay Kumar-starrer Ram Setu Hindi remake of Suriya-starrer Soorarai Pottru Sukhee with Shilpa Shetty in the lead Shakuntala Devi director Anu Menons next Tanuja Chandras all-women led ensemble series Hush Hush and Akshays streaming debut The End PTI BK BK BK
Mumbai Mar 19 PTI Filmmaker Suresh Triveni says he has tried to exploit the tremendous acting potential that resides in Bollywood star Vidya Balan with his latest movie JalsaTriveni who had worked with the actor for his maiden feature directorial the critically-acclaimed 2017 movie Tumhari Sulu said he was looking forward to collaborating with Balan after the success of the first movieMy greed of exploring more sides to this actor constantly kept me pushing towards stories that I can approach her with I wanted to repeat that experience of working with her It was a conscious choice that I wanted to do one more film with her Triveni told PTI in a zoom interviewMy first description to Vidya about the two films was that Tumhari Sulu is a feeling Jalsa is a plot he addedBilled as a highly engaging and captivating tale of conflict Jalsa follows the lives of a top-line journalist Balan and her cook played by Shefali ShahThough he shared a great working relationship with Balan Triveni said he wanted her to like the script of the latest filmBalan had initially said no to Jalsa and it was only after a while that agreed to be a part of itWe had a wonderful experience while working on Tumhari Sulu After that we kept discussing various subjects and finally when I approached her with this subject and narrated it to her she loved itBut she was not in a state of mind to accept it at that particular point of time I had to accept it Then after six months around the first wave of the pandemic she heard it story again and she committed to the project he addedAbout casting Shah in the movie Triveni said the Delhi Crime star is his all-time favourite actor and he has been in awe of her craftI was like what if I cast Vidya and Shefali in a film would I like to watch it as an audience The answer was yes And thats how it started When I approached her with the script she said she wants to do it I was thrilled I definitely wanted her in the film Triveni saidJalsa the filmmaker added is a movie filled with grey charactersEvery character in this film has got a grey shade They Balan and Shah are all victims of an event but they are extremely strong characters They are fearless mothers and are unpredictable The director said personally as a storyteller he likes to venture into the territory of ethical dilemma something that he has done with JalsaHowever at the same time he made sure to not intellectualise it as that would mean they are attempting to talk about something very deepOn a day-to-day basis we all have various ethical dilemmas And with this story I had the opportunity to explore it The story has many layers there is an incident that triggers creates a wave across different lives Vidya and Shefalis characters are affected and they have to make certain choices Jalsa premiered on Amazon Prime Video on FridayWhen asked about the reason for opting to release the film on an OTT platform Triveni said his aim was to reach out to a wide audienceWe all love the big screen but we also want a bigger audience and what better than having Amazon Prime where people from across 240 countries can see the film Everyone would love to be on the big screenIt was a conscious call to release Jalsa on OTT During the pandemic we all have thrived on this OTT I want to experience this as a storyteller and what does it mean to tell a story on a platform like this he addedJalsa also features actors such as Manav Kaul Rohini Hattangadi Iqbal Khan Shafeen Patel Shrikant Mohan Yadav Surya Kasibhatla and Vidhatri Bandi among others PTI KKP RB RB
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 9 (ANI): The trailer of Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah-starrer 'Jalsa' is out, and it has left fans extremely excited for the film.
Mumbai Feb 28 PTI Jalsa a drama thriller featuring Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah will start streaming globally on Prime Video from March 18Directed by Suresh Triveni of Tumhari Sulu fame the film is jointly produced by T-Series and Abundantia EntertainmentAccording to the streamer Jalsa is a highly engaging and captivating tale of conflict as shown through the life of a top-line journalist and her cookManish Menghani head content licensing Amazon Prime Video said the team looks for authenticity and freshness when selecting stories and Jalsa is all that and moreStories that are nuanced and beyond conventional storytelling are finding viewership world wide In a fine blend of drama and thrill Jalsa offers a truly differentiated story made better by performances from a brilliant cast Menghani said in a statement on MondayThe film marks the seventh collaboration between Prime Video and Abundantia Entertainment following films like Chhorii Durgamati Ram Setu and the popular Amazon Original series Breathe After Shakuntala Devi and Sherni it is also the third collaboration between Prime Video and BalanImpactful storytelling blended with engaging entertainment is at the core of what Abundantia Entertainment does said Vikram Malhotra Founder and CEO of the production bannerFeaturing two of the finest actors of our times Vidya Balan and Shefali Shah Suresh has woven Jalsa into a brilliant narrative of complex emotions well-etched characters and a gripping paceI am also excited to extend our successful partnership with Prime Video after Shakuntala Devi Sherni and Chhorii and look forward to the global premiere of Jalsa across 240 countries and territories across the world Malhotra addedBhushan Kumar Chairman and Managing Director T-Series said he is looking forward to the premiere of Jalsa on Prime Video as it will allow the film to get a truly global audience as it rightfully deservesJalsa is one of the most gripping and entertaining films that weve been a part of at T-series and I am thrilled that it is with one of our most trusted partners Abundantia Entertainment Kumar addedJalsa features Manav Kaul Rohini Hattangadi Iqbal Khan Vidhatri Bandi Shrikant Mohan Yadav Shafeen Patel and Surya Kasibhatla as wellThe film is also a reunion for Triveni Balan and Kaul following the 2017 comedy drama Tumhari Sulu PTI RDS RDS RDS
Mumbai Sep 27 PTI Actor Shefali Shah has finished shooting for her upcoming film Jalsa co-starring Vidya BalanThe Delhi Crime star who began filming the drama earlier this month penned a heartfelt note for the team on InstagramJalsa is directed by Suresh Triveni who earlier helmed Balans Tumhari Sulu 2017The toughest part of a film ending is parting ways Relationships I build in front of the camera and off Theres nothing that prepares me for it And I mean nothing Memories created between all of usThe laughter madness passion obsession and magic that got created with so many people coming together as one Jalsa is a very special one Its all pure heart and raw emotion Shah wrote on Sunday eveningWritten by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar Jalsa also features Rohini Hattangadi Iqbal Khan Vidhatri Bandi Gurpal Singh and Surya KasibhatlaShah said she was full of gratitude towards the cast and crew of the filmI carry with me a sweet ache full of love and respect I have for this amazing team For the abundant love I take with me I couldnt have created her minus even a single one of themThey all made me better richer happier and fuller as an actor and more so as a person she addedJalsa is produced by T-Series and Abundantia Entertainment who earlier collaborated on films such as Sherni Airlift and BabyShah who last starred in the Netflix anthology Ajeeb Daastaans has also completed shooting for Doctor G and Darlings PTI JUR RDS RDS
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 27 (ANI): Actor Shefali Shah has finished shooting for her new film 'Jalsa', which also stars Vidya Balan in the lead role.
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