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Time of India
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rupsha Guha's upcoming film explores an antique dealer's emotional world
Rupsha Guha's upcoming work follows the life of Feroz, an antique art dealer whose work and personal history are bound together by love, loss, and memory. Feroz is deeply attached to the artefacts he trades, each with its own story. As a young man, his life revolved around his parents, a childhood sweetheart, and the antiques around him. Over time, he was forced to part with them — both people and possessions. In solitude, he turns to letters from his beloved and the quiet presence of his art pieces, which begin to feel like living companions. Selling them — once his livelihood — becomes harder as he fears losing them the way he lost those he loved. This emotional journey forms the core of How Are You, Feroz? , a story that unfolds through letters almost like conversations with himself, revealing a longing for love and reciprocity, and ultimately, a liberation through art. 'It is my story, this is your story, this is our story… a story of an art lover,' said Guha. "Get the latest news updates on Times of India, including reviews of the movie Coolie and War 2 ."
News18
11-08-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Bengali film How Are You Feroz explores declining Parsi community
Kolkata, Aug 11 (PTI) Bengali film 'How Are You Feroz', featuring renowned filmmaker Ashoke Viswanathan in a pivotal role as a fictional director, is centred on a Parsi antique dealer and highlights the dwindling numbers of the community, its maker Rupsha Guha said on Monday. After screenings and accolades at several international film festivals, the award-winning film is set to be released in cinema halls and multiplexes later this month. The lead character, Feroz, is an antique art dealer deeply attached to his artefacts, each carrying a personal story. 'As a young man, he loved his parents and a girl he grew up with, along with the artefacts surrounding him. Over time, he had to part with them one by one," Guha told PTI. 'The film explores themes of identity, longing, and resilience through the story of an antique dealer whose possessions mirror his situation," she said. 'It's an emotional story showing how feelings transcend language and race. He has to sell some of his prized artefacts for money, but being emotionally tied to them—like the letters from his loved one—he faces a painful dilemma," she said. Guha, whose cast includes Aryann Bhowmik, Ashoke Viswanathan, and Anusha Viswanathan, said the story underlines that 'emotion reigns over religious and linguistic identity." She added, 'Feroz wanted love and reciprocity and perhaps finds it. In the end, the world of art liberates him. This is my story, your story, our story… a story of an art lover." Stressing that the film deals with the identity crisis of a community member, whose numbers are on the decline, and his antique trade is on a downward journey," Viswanathan told PTI. 'The film's title is derived from a cursory greeting like 'how are you'? We just say it without meaning anything," he added. 'Guha has tried to look inside the mind of Feroz. I play a film director who is close to Feroz," Viswanathan said. 'He lives in the world of antics, curios, and heirlooms. The film questions whether Feroz is also becoming an antique," she said. Reflecting on the Parsi community's situation, Viswanathan said, 'They may not be subalterns in terms of wealth, but their numbers are shrinking. The film focuses on this decline. Viewed through the prism of sentiment, that is its strongest point." 'How Are You Feroz' has been the official selection at the Asian Independent Film Festival 2025 and the Toronto International Women Film Festival 2023. It won Best Feature Film at the Berlin Indie Film Festival 2024, Best Screenplay at Kodaikanal International Film Festival, and Best Film at the Indian Panorama International Film Festival 2025. 'It went to eight festivals and won awards at four of them in recent times," Guha added. PTI SUS MNB view comments First Published: August 11, 2025, 09:00 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
The Citizen
14-07-2025
- Politics
- The Citizen
Acting police minister: Who is Feroz Cachalia and is he qualified?
What you need to know about the new acting police minister and what will keep his "hands full" As the country prepares for a commission of inquiry into explosive allegations against Police Minister Senzo Mchunu, President Cyril Ramaphosa has handed the reins of the police ministry to law professor Firoz Cachalia. Ramaphosa appointed Cachalia as interim police minister on Sunday night following his decision to place Mchunu on an immediate 'leave of absence' after allegations of links to organised. With Cachalia expected to take over the reins of the police ministry, here are a few things you need to know about him. Who is Feroz Cachalia Cachalia, born in Benoni on 22 July 1958, is a globally-regarded scholar, Professor of Law at Wits University, and director of the Mandela Institute. His expertise spans constitutional law and many other areas of specialisation. Formerly an anti-apartheid activist in the Transvaal, he first joined the Gauteng Provincial Legislature in 1994, representing the ANC, serving as Speaker of the provincial legislature from 1999 to 2004. Cachalia is a veteran of the liberation movements and also part of the well-known and politically active Cachalia family. ALSO READ: Ramaphosa's decision to place Mchunu on leave of absence 'an illusion of reform' Career His brother is Judge Azhar Cachalia, and his cousin is the former DA MP Ghaleb Cachalia, among many other family leaders. After leaving the provincial government, he was appointed as a law professor at Wits University and, since 2022, as the chairperson of the National Anti-Corruption Advisory Council. Cachalia was Gauteng MEC for Community Safety from 2004 to 2009, which gives him some experience in police and security management. He was also the MEC for Economic Development from 2009 to 2010. Police experience The EFF has rejected Ramaphosa's decision to appoint Cachalia, who is not a current member of Cabinet. 'This is a direct violation of Section 98 of the Constitution, which states: 'The President may assign to a Minister any power or function of another Minister who is absent or otherwise unable to fulfil the functions of office,'' the EFF said. The Constitution, however, does allow for two ministers to be appointed from outside of Parliament, which may allow Cachalia to act in the role going forward. Feroz's brother, Azhar, was unavailable for comment when contacted by The Citizen; however, his cousin, Ghaleb, defended Feroz. 'Feroz is well qualified to take on this position. He has a track record in public safety, and his qualifications in law are standing in good stead' Hands full However, he does admit that Feroz will have his hands full. 'The problem is not Feroz necessarily, the problem is the systemic corruption in both ANC and the police, and that is going to be difficult to deal with. You know, a commission of inquiry has been instituted, but we know what has happened with commissions of inquiry. We saw the Zondo Commission and the results, which have not been particularly useful in terms of prosecution and conviction. 'I wish him well and I hope that he is able to attend to the portfolio as best as he can,' Ghaleb said. When does he start? Ramaphosa said he would soon announce a caretaker minister until Cachalia retires from academia at Wits University at the end of July, and can then step into the position in August to act as police minister during Mchunu's leave of absence. ALSO READ: MK party wants Mchunu arrested amid explosive allegations
Time of India
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Zeenat Aman said Feroz Khan abused her on phone when he was upset with her once, he later offered her 'Qurbaani'
Zeenat Aman , who entered the film industry in 1970, quickly rose to fame and became one of the highest-paid actresses of her era. Known for breaking the mold with films like Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan, and Dharam Veer, she not only became a leading lady but also redefined the image of the Bollywood heroine with her bold fashion and screen presence. At the peak of her career, Zeenat once turned down a secondary role in Feroz Khan 's Dharmatma (1975), a decision that led to a major fallout between the two. Recalling the incident in an old interview with Shemaroo Lifestyle, she shared, 'Feroz Khan had offered me a secondary role in Dharmatma. I refused the offer. Feroz was mad at me for this. Baad mein phone pe unhone mujhe kuch ulat sulat keh diya (Later, he even abused me over a phone call). This made me upset. We didn't talk for a very long time.' Despite the rift, Feroz Khan eventually reached out to her again when he began working on Qurbani (1980). Zeenat said, 'But, when he was making Qurbani, he called me again. He said, 'This time, it is not a secondary role, Zeenat Aman.'' In a 2024 Instagram post, Zeenat reflected further on her rocky start with Feroz. 'Feroz and I had a rocky start. It was the 70s, my star was on the rise, and he called me on the telephone to offer me a role in his upcoming production. It was a secondary part, and so I politely refused the offer. Feroz was incensed and let out a stream of expletives while I held the receiver away from my ear!' She added, 'Many months later, he called again. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Dubai villas | search ads Get Deals Undo This time he started his pitch by saying – 'it's the lead role so don't reject it'. And that's how I joined the cast of Qurbani.' Zeenat also shared a memory that highlighted Feroz's strict sense of discipline on set. 'I often discuss set etiquette in my captions, so I'd be amiss to neglect Feroz's influence on me in this regard. I was quite a diligent worker, but on one occasion my youth got the better of me. Though we had an early call time the next day, I agreed to go out to a party. It was a fantastic night of dance and drink, and unsurprisingly I landed up one hour late to set. Feroz was glowering behind his camera, and before I could offer him my meagre excuse, he cut me down to size. 'Begum, you're late and you're going to pay for the delay.' No argument, no scolding, but you can be sure that he docked my pay to pay the crew for that one hour delay,' she recalled. Qurbani went on to become one of Bollywood's biggest blockbusters, much like Dharmatma. It also gained attention for being one of the most expensive productions of its time, with a budget of ₹1.55 crore. Originally, the film was set to star Amitabh Bachchan, but due to scheduling issues, the role eventually went to Vinod Khanna.
Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Zeenat Aman recalls how Feroz Khan abused her on phone after she refused Dharmatma: ‘Bahut ulta-sulta suna diya, I didn't speak to him for a long time'
After making her debut in 1970, Zeenat Aman went on to become the highest paid actress of her time. With films like Hare Rama Hare Krishna, Roti Kapda Aur Makaan and Dharam Veer, she had become the style icon and regarded as someone who changed the way industry looked at heroines. Being among the leading stars, Zeenat Aman once refused to take up a secondary role in Feroz Khan's 1975 film Dharmatma. This caused tension between the two with Feroz even abusing her over the phone. In an old interview with Shemaroo Lifestyle, Zeenat Aman recalled bagging the lead role in Qurbani (1980) after having a fight with its director over Dharmatma. She shared, 'Feroz Khan had offered me a secondary role in Dharmatma. I refused the offer. Feroz was mad at me for this. Baad mein phone pe unhone mujhe kuch ulat sulat keh diya (Later, he even abused me over a phone call). This made me upset. We didn't talk for a very long time.' However, the fight didn't stop Feroz Khan from approaching her for his another project, Qurbani. She shared, 'But, when he was making Qurbani, he called me again. He said, 'This time, it is not a secondary role, Zeenat Aman.'' In the same interview, Zeenat Aman shared that it was after Qurbani that he started to address her as Choti Begum. Zeenat Aman was briefly married to Feroz Khan's brother Sanjay Khan, who allegedly physically assaulted her. This resulted in divorce within a year of their marriage. Previously, recalling her experience shooting Qurbani, Zeenat Aman had shared how Feroz once docked her payment for arriving late on set. In an Instagram post in 2024, Zeenat shared, 'Feroz and I had a rocky start. It was the 70s, my star was on the rise, and he called me on the telephone to offer me a role in his upcoming production. It was a secondary part, and so I politely refused the offer. Feroz was incensed and let out a stream of expletives while I held the receiver away from my ear!' She added, 'Many months later, he called again. This time he started his pitch by saying – 'it's the lead role so don't reject it'. And that's how I joined the cast of Qurbani.' ALSO READ | Angad Bedi took seven years to digest Neha Dhupia's habit of telling guests to leave their house at specific time: 'We would love to have you from 8 to 11' 'I often discuss set etiquette in my captions, so I'd be amiss to neglect Feroz's influence on me in this regard. I was quite a diligent worker, but on one occasion my youth got the better of me. Though we had an early call time the next day, I agreed to go out to a party. It was a fantastic night of dance and drink, and unsurprisingly I landed up one hour late to set. Feroz was glowering behind his camera, and before I could offer him my meagre excuse, he cut me down to size. 'Begum, you're late and you're going to pay for the delay.' No argument, no scolding, but you can be sure that he docked my pay to pay the crew for that one hour delay,' shared the actress. Qurbani, just like Dharmatma, became one of the biggest hits of Bollywood. It also made headlines for being one of the most expensive films with a budget of Rs 1.55 crore. Qurbani was supposed to star Amitabh Bachchan, but due to scheduling conflicts, the role went to actor Vinod Khanna.
