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Deccan Herald
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Deccan Herald
Dhanush to play APJ Abdul Kalam in biopic directed by Om Raut
From Rameswaram to Rashtrapati Bhavan, the journey of a legend begins… India's Missile Man is coming to the silver screen. Dream big. Rise higher. 🌠 #KALAM - 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗮 @dhanushkraja @omraut #BhushanKumar @AbhishekOfficl @AAArtsOfficial
Khaleej Times
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Cannes Film Festival 2025: Dhanush to play former Indian President Dr APJ Abdul Kalam in biopic
Actor Dhanush is all set to portray the "Missile Man of India" and India's 11th President, Dr APJ Abdul Kalam, in a biopic, its makers announced at the Cannes Film Festival 2025. The biopic will be helmed by director Om Raut, who is known for Tanhaji: The Unsung Warrior. The screenplay is penned by Saiwyn Quadras, whose writing credits include the acclaimed Bollywood biopics Neerja, Maidaan and Parmanu: The Story of Pokhran. "In an era starved of true statesmen, Kalam stood above politics and pettiness," Raut said in a statement. "He was a man who was known for the power of education, excellence and indigenous innovation." "To bring his story to the screen is an artistic challenge and a moral and cultural responsibility. It's a story that's inspirational for global youth and especially the youth of the Global South," he said. "...His life is a lesson that is bound to connect with people no matter who they are and where they come from." Producer Abhishek Agarwal, too, shared his excitement. However, not much details have been shared by the makers of the biopic. The film is backed by Agarwal and Bhushan Kumar, and produced by Agarwal, Kumar, Krishan Kumar, and Anil Sunkara.
Indian Express
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
The director of Sarfarosh made a movie about sperm donation starring Himesh Reshammiya and Rajkummar Rao; it never saw the light of day
Himesh Reshammiya recently made a return to acting with the parody film Badass Ravikumar; the movie made over Rs 10 crore during its box office run. It marked the music composer and singer's first lead role in five years. Around a decade ago, Himesh headlined several films; this was at the peak of his career as a music composer and singer. Since then, he has evolved into a kitsch character on social media, with his memorable catchphrases and workout videos. But, back when he was trying to launch himself as a sincere actor, he starred in a film titled A New Love Ishtory, which never saw the light of day. Several reasons were given behind its shelving, including unfinished production, and the release of a similar project was put together by John Abraham and Shoojit Sircar. This project was Ayushmann Khurrana's debut film, Vicky Donor. On the latest episode of The Internet Said So podcast, hosted by comedians Varun Thakur, Aadar Malik, Kautuk Srivastava and Neville Shah, they discussed terrible Bollywood movies. Their discussion veered towards the topic of Himesh, which is when A New Love Ishtory was brought up. The film's narrative revolves around an unemployed stunt performer, who is forced to sell his sperm to make ends meet. Years later, he is introduced to a young girl who happens to be his daughter. He bonds with the child, despite the protests of her wealthy mother who wants her to have nothing to do with him. Also read – 'Makers wanted Shah Rukh Khan, not Aamir Khan in Sarfarosh', reveals director John Matthew Matthan, shares update on Sarfarosh 2 A New Love Ishtory was directed by none other than John Matthew Matthan, best known for the acclaimed Aamir Khan-starrer Sarfarosh. The movie was announced in 2007, but the 2008 recession led to speculation about its budget being slashed and the film being delayed. Producer Bhushan Kumar spoke to Bollywood Hungama at the time, and rubbished these reports. Also mentioning the film Kajraare, which featured Himesh alongside the Pakistani actor Sara Loren, Bhushan Kumar said, 'Both Kajraare and A New Love Ishtory will be as per schedule and there will be no compromise in quality. We are not cutting corners or costs. Quality is the key.' Despite his claims, however, the movie was never completed. Three years after making these comments, Bhushan Kumar and Himesh reportedly had a falling out. Kajraare was given a limited release, and A New Love Ishtory was caught in limbo. A Times of India report from 2011 said that John Matthew Matthan was 'flummoxed' by the uncertainty surrounding his film, after having spent three years on it. The report quoted a source as saying, 'One felt that Bhushan would order a shoot towards October 2010, but Kajraare ke baad samajh aagaya ke New Love Ishtory ka kya hoga.' A person from Mathan's camp was quoted as saying, 'Matthew is just the director of the film. There has been no word from T-Series to complete the film. What can Matthew do?' Bhushan Kumar responded to queries about the film, and said that he had decided to delay its release until after Himesh's Ishq Unplugged is released. Himesh reportedly had a three-film deal with T-Series. As more time passed, the chances of A New Love Ishtory ever being completed became slimmer. In 2012, Matthan spoke to Bangalore Mirror about the latest hurdle. Reportedly, after Himesh and T-Series ironed out their differences, the film Vicky Donor came along. And its similarities to A New Love Ishtory made Bhushan Kumar wonder if he should cut his losses. 'My film was 95% complete, but then John came up with Vicky Donor,' Matthan said, adding that he will 'be back'. Unfortunately, the filmmaker hasn't released a film since 2005. A pirated print of A New Love Ishtory found its way on YouTube. A decade after his last interview, Matthan spoke to Bollywood Hungama about the film, and distanced himself from the version that was put out on YouTube. 'I can't claim that film to be mine. They completed the film without my knowledge or awareness, and I didn't want to get into a fight. I don't even know when they released it. They have no right to put my name on it as it's not my film. I only shot half of the film. I wanted to redo certain things. It was a film on sperm donation, much before Vicky Donor (2012) was released. Sadly, it got delayed and the star and the producer got into a fight.'
India.com
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Pan-India Mythological Spectacle ‘Jai Hanuman' Starring Rishab Shetty Makers Collab With Bhushan Kumar
New Delhi: T-Series honcho Bhushan Kumar will be presenting the upcoming mythological epic 'Jai Hanuman' produced by Mythri Movie Makers. Rooted deeply in Indian heritage and spiritual tradition, the film is helmed by Prasanth Varma and features National Award winning Actor Rishab Shetty as Lord Hanuman, marking his first appearance in such a pivotal role. Jai Hanuman Release Talking about the collaboration and the new film, Mr. Bhushan Kumar, said, 'With Jai Hanuman, we are stepping further into large-scale, culturally rooted storytelling. Collaborating with Mythri Movie Makers, we are thrilled to introduce a film that is a celebration of Indian cinema and timeless devotion – our long-standing partnership with them and Rishab Shetty's performance makes the journey even more special.' Produced by Naveen Yerneni and Y. Ravi Shankar (Mythri Movie Makers), Jai Hanuman will be a celebration of faith and storytelling, supported by high production values and cutting-edge cinematic technology. Talking about the same, Producers of the film, Mythri Movie Makers said, 'We are incredibly proud to bring Jai Hanuman to audiences everywhere – a film that's close to our hearts. We are happy to have Rishab Shetty onboard for the film and are grateful to Mr. Bhushan Kumar for standing by this vision with such dedication and presenting the film. His support, creativity, and belief in the story helped us shape this film into something truly special for all devotees and fans." Commenting on the film, Director Prasanth Varma said, 'Jai Hanuman is a dream project that combines mythology with modern filmmaking techniques. The film is not just about the undying spirit of devotion and courage that Lord Hanuman embodies but also a reminder that strength guided by faith can move mountains. I am excited to bring this grand vision to life with Rishab Shetty alongside the Producers Mythri Movie Makers and the presenting partner Mr. Bhushan Kumar (T-Series).' All set to go on floors soon, Jai Hanuman, a magnum opus led by Prasanth Varma will pay tribute to one of the most revered icons in Indian culture.
News18
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Rishab Shetty To Play Lord Hanuman In Bhushan Kumar's Next Film; Deets Inside
Last Updated: Rishab Shetty will play Lord Hanuman in 'Jai Hanuman,' presented by T-Series' Bhushan Kumar and produced by Mythri Movie Makers. It will be directed by Prasanth Varma. While he is currently shooting for Kantara: Chapter 1, Rishab Shetty will soon also be playing Lord Hanuman on the big screen. In a landmark collaboration, T-Series' Bhushan Kumar has announced that he will be presenting the upcoming mythological epic 'Jai Hanuman', which will be produced by Mythri Movie Makers. Rooted deeply in Indian heritage and spiritual tradition, the film is helmed by Director Prasanth Varma and features National Award-winning Actor Rishab Shetty as Lord Hanuman. Talking about the collaboration and the new film, Bhushan Kumar shared, 'With Jai Hanuman, we are stepping further into large-scale, culturally rooted storytelling. Collaborating with Mythri Movie Makers, we are thrilled to introduce a film that is a celebration of Indian cinema and timeless devotion – our long-standing partnership with them and Rishab Shetty's performance makes the journey even more special." Producers of the film, Mythri Movie Makers also issued a statement which read, 'We are incredibly proud to bring Jai Hanuman to audiences everywhere – a film that's close to our hearts. We are happy to have Rishab Shetty onboard for the film and are grateful to Mr. Bhushan Kumar for standing by this vision with such dedication and presenting the film. His support, creativity, and belief in the story helped us shape this film into something truly special for all devotees and fans." Director Prasanth Varma also called Jai Hanuman his 'dream project" and added, 'The film is not just about the undying spirit of devotion and courage that Lord Hanuman embodies but also a reminder that strength guided by faith can move mountains. I am excited to bring this grand vision to life with Rishab Shetty alongside the Producers Mythri Movie Makers and the presenting partner Mr. Bhushan Kumar (T-Series)." All set to go on floors soon, Jai Hanuman, a magnum opus led by Prasanth Varma, will pay tribute to one of the most revered icons in Indian culture. First Published: May 13, 2025, 11:21 IST
