This adaptation of John Green’s ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ (2014) goes through a terminally-ill couple’s life. Director Mukesh Chhabra avoids the weeping route and makes a significant switch to a more joyful ride. ‘Safar’ (1970), ‘Anand’ (1971), ‘Kal Ho Na Ho’ (2003) and ‘Ae Dil Hai Mushkil’ (2016) dealt with this subject emotionally, although […] More
A.R. Rahman goes behind the mike for the title track “Dil Bechara” which carries a simple tune. Written by Amitabh Bhattacharya, who reunites with the maestro, after ‘Lekar Hum Deewana Dil’ (2014), the orchestral arrangements overpower the tune but Rahman’s voice remains the highlight. The short duration (2m43s) leaves listeners wanting for more but its […] More
Over the top (OTT) platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney Hotstar Plus, etc., have been a great boon for web series with interesting storylines and amazing acting performances. Today for new actors, writers and filmmakers, web series could be a better medium to start your career before getting into films and television. This medium gives […] More
The sad demise of Sushant Singh Rajput on 14 June, 2020, is still on everyone’s mind. The police confirmed today it is a suicide. His last movie he shot for, ‘Dil Bechara’ is now going to be released directly on the OTT platform on 24 July, 2020. Directed by debutant filmmaker Mukesh Chhabra and produced […] More
June 14 seemed like any other Sunday. But then, at 2PM IST, news came in that prominent actor Sushant Singh Rajput has ended his life. It was a bolt from the blue and has led to brouhaha like never before. Instead of getting into it, let’s look at the track record of this actor at […] More
Renowned casting director and filmmaker Mukesh Chhabra has recently commenced shooting for his debut directorial venture ‘The Fault In Our Stars’ remake in Jamshedpur. The casting director had zeroed in on Sanjana Sanghi (of ‘Rockstar’, ‘Hindi Medium’ and ‘Fukrey Returns’ fame) to play the leading lady opposite Sushant Singh Rajput in the movie, which is […] More