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Indian Express
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
What to watch on OTT: Conclave, The Royals, Gram Chikitsalay
What to watch on OTT: Oscar-nominated Conclave, and The Royals, featuring Ishaan Khatter and Bhumi Pednekar, here's your list for the week! Conclave Prime Video A gripping political-thriller, Conclave follows Cardinal Lawrence (Ralph Fiennes), who is tasked to head one of the world's most secretive and ancient events — selecting the new Pope. In charge of running this covert process after the unexpected death of the beloved Pope, Cardinal Lawrence gets embroiled in secrets and conspiracies that threaten to weaken the foundations of the ancient institution. This BAFTA Award-winning and Oscar-nominated film is based on the 2016 novel by Robert Harris and directed by Edward Berger. Read Gram Chikitsalay review here. Maria Lionsgate Play Directed by Pablo Larraín, famous for helming acclaimed movies like Neruda (2016), Jackie (2016), Ema (2019) and Spencer (2021), Maria captures the quiet vulnerability behind a world-famous voice. A haunting portrait of fame, solitude, and legacy, Maria brings to life the final days of legendary opera singer Maria Callas as she retreats to 1970s Paris. In a career-defining role, Angelina Jolie transforms into Maria Callas with striking emotional depth, portraying the diva's inner turmoil and grace. Her co-actors are Pierfrancesco Favino and Alba Rohrwacher. The Royals Netflix When a self-made CEO meets an endearing prince, sparks fly. The series stars Ishaan Khatter as Aviraaj Singh, a reluctant, polo-playing new-age prince, and Bhumi Pednekar as Sophia Kanmani Shekhar, a fiercely driven CEO. As they join forces to transform Morpur's struggling haveli and its quirky residents into a luxury B&B experience, their clash of egos and ambitions sparks a whirlwind of flirtation, family feuds, and high-stakes frenzy. The series is directed by Priyanka Ghose and Nupur Asthana, and written by Neha Veena Sharma. Created by Rangita Pritish Nandy and Ishita Pritish Nandy, its ensemble cast features Zeenat Aman, Sakshi Tanwar, Nora Fatehi, Dino Morea, Milind Soman, Chunky Panday and others. Bohurupi ZEE5 One of the much-appreciated recent Bengali movies, Bohurupi is co-written and co-directed by Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy. Set in the 90s, Bohurupi follows Bikram (Mukherjee), a commerce graduate, who receives a major setback when he is wrongfully imprisoned. In jail, he bonds with a veteran bank robber and emerges as a master of disguise, orchestrating daring heists—including one at the Ajaygunj Co-operative Bank. This leads to a cat-and-mouse chase with cop Sumanta Ghosal (Abir Chatterjee). Bohurupi raises questions regarding justice, morality, and identity. Nosferatu JioHotstar Written and directed by Robert Eggers, Nosferatu, available to stream from May 10, is a reimagining of the 1922 silent German Expressionist vampire film Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horror (1922). In the 1830s, estate agent Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult) travels to Transylvania for a meeting with Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgård), a prospective client. In his absence, Hutter's new bride, Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp), is left under the care of their friends, Friedrich and Anna Harding. Plagued by horrific visions, Ellen soon encounters an evil force that's far beyond her control in this Gothic tale of obsession between a haunted young woman and the terrifying vampire infatuated with her. Gram Chikitsalay Prime Video The makers of Panchayat, The Viral Fever, have now come up with new Gram Chikitsalay Season 1 — a drama that follows the journey of Dr Prabhat, a city doctor who takes up the challenge of reviving an almost defunct Primary Health Centre in the remote village of Bhatkandi. Created by Deepak Kumar Mishra, the series is written by Vaibhav Suman and Shreya Shrivastava and directed by Rahul Pandey. Its cast features Amol Parashar and Vinay Pathak in lead roles. They are joined by actors Akansha Ranjan Kapoor, Anandeshwar Dwivedi, Akash Makhija, and Garima Vikrant Singh in pivotal roles.
Web Release
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Web Release
Bengal's Biggest Block Buster, Bohurupi to Make Its Grand Digital Debut on ZEE5 Global
ZEE5 Global is all set to redefine the digital entertainment landscape with the World Digital Premiere of its biggest Bengali blockbuster – Bohurupi, streaming from 9th May. Directed by the acclaimed duo Nandita Roy and Shiboprosad Mukherjee, this gripping film is inspired by real-life bank heists that rocked West Bengal between 1998 and 2005. Bohurupi features a powerful ensemble cast including Shiboprosad Mukherjee, Abir Chatterjee, Ritabhari Chakraborty, and Koushani Mukherjee, and unravels the transformative journey of a man scarred by betrayal, imprisonment, and an unforgiving system. Culminating in a thrilling face-off that keeps viewers on edge. The film has won the hearts of critics and audiences alike, earning stellar ratings across platforms. The phenomenal response reflects its captivating storyline, edge-of-the-seat action, and stellar performances, making Bohurupi a must-watch on ZEE5 Global. Set in the 90s, Bohurupi follows Bikram (Shiboprosad Mukherjee), a commerce graduate whose life is derailed after being wrongfully imprisoned. In jail, he bonds with a veteran bank robber and emerges as a master of disguise, orchestrating daring heists—including one at the Ajaygunj Co-operative Bank. His actions trigger a tense cat-and-mouse chase with cop Sumanta Ghosal (Abir Chatterjee). Blending gripping thrills with deeper questions of justice, morality, and identity, Bohurupi is a powerful tale of survival in a broken system. Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy, Directors of Bohrupi, went on to say, 'With Bohurupi, we wanted to explore how far a man can go when pushed to the edge by a system meant to protect him. Set against the backdrop of a turbulent era, the story is not just about crime or disguise—it's about reclaiming identity and agency in a world that often silences the truth. We're thrilled that ZEE5 Global is bringing this story to a wider audience through its World Digital Premiere, and we hope viewers connect with the emotional depth and the thrilling twists that make Bohurupi more than just a heist drama.' Abir Chatterjee, who played Sumanta Ghosal, said , ' Playing Sumanta Ghosal in Bohurupi was a deeply immersive experience. He's not just a police officer chasing a criminal—he's a man torn between duty and morality, constantly questioning where the line between justice and revenge lies. Working with Nandita di and Shibu da on a story this layered was truly special, and I'm thrilled that audiences across the country can now watch Bohurupi on ZEE5 Global .' Ritabhari Chakraborty, who played Pori Ghoshal, expressed, 'Bohurupi is a very special film for me; it's my first time working with Shibuda and Nanditadi under their direction. They have made such wonderful films that have inspired me so much to become an actor and to create roles. I consider myself very, very lucky because the character I ultimately got to portray is one of the most challenging roles I have ever played. It has so many layers and carries such intense internal pain that bringing it to the screen was incredibly challenging.' Koushani Mukherjee, who played Jhimli Pramanik, shared, ' Playing Jhimli Pramanik in Bohurupi has been one of the most powerful experiences of my career. She's fierce, complex, and caught in the storm of circumstances beyond her control. Every scene pushed me emotionally, and working with such an incredible team only made it more special. Bohurupi is intense, gripping, and full of heart—and I'm beyond excited that audiences across the country will finally get to experience it on ZEE5 Global .' Watch 'Bohurupi' exclusively on ZEE5 Global starting May 9th 2025.
Time of India
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Bohurupi OTT Release Date: When, where to watch Shiboprosad Mukherjee & Ritabhari Chakraborty's film on actual bank heists
Bohurupi OTT release date: This Bengali film, based on real bank robberies in West Bengal from 1998 to 2005, was released in theaters in October last year. Bohurupi will now make its OTT debut on ZEE5 on May 9, 2025. Bohurupi plot summary Bohurupi is set between 1998 and 2005 and follows the journey of a mysterious man on the run, caught in a high-stakes chase with a determined supercop. In this gripping drama, Bikram (Shiboprosad Mukherjee) finds his life thrown into turmoil after his wrongful imprisonment. During his time behind bars, he teams up with a skilled bank robber, eventually becoming a master imposter. As he plans daring heists, including one at the Ajaygunj Co-operative Bank, he sparks a fierce pursuit with police officer Sumanta Ghosal (Abir Chatterjee). The film explores themes of identity, justice, and the complexities of human nature. Bohurupi box office performance Bohurupi has been a huge commercial success, earning over Rs 17.25 crore at the box office within 75 days of its release. It became the highest-grossing Bengali film since the pandemic and the third-highest-grossing Bengali film ever. Bohurupi cast and crew Bohurupi is directed by Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Nandita Roy, with a talented cast led by Shiboprosad Mukherjee and Abir Chatterjee. The film also features strong performances from Ritabhari Chakraborty, Koushani Mukherjee, Prodeep Bhattacharya, and Sujan Neel Mukherjee.
