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Hans India
4 minutes ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
OTT line-up shines bright with action, thrills and animated fun
The second week of August 2025 is set to thrill OTT audiences with a diverse slate of releases across genres and platforms. From DreamWorks Animation's lighthearted Dog Man on Jio Hotstar to Netflix's espionage-packed Saare Jahan Se Accha, viewers can expect everything from animated comedy to high-stakes spy drama. Sci-fi horror takes center stage with Alien: Earth on Jio Hotstar, while ZEE5's Tehran delivers tense international intrigue. ETV Win rounds out the week with Constable Kanakam, a gritty small-town cop drama headlined by Varsha Bollamma. Jio Hotstar Dog Man- August 11 DreamWorks Animation's Dog Man, an animated superhero comedy based on Dav Pilkey's beloved graphic novels, has charmed audiences worldwide. Directed and co-written by Peter Hastings, the Captain Underpants spin-off features voices from Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery, Isla Fisher, Lucas Hopkins Calderon, and Ricky Gervais. Produced by Karen Foster, Dog Man blends slapstick humor with heart, proving a hit for kids and nostalgic fans of Pilkey's universe alike. Alien: Earth- August 13 FX is set to unleash Alien: Earth, a highly anticipated American science fiction horror series from creator Noah Hawley, on August 12, 2025. Serving as a prequel to Ridley Scott's 1979 classic Alien, the series is set in 2120—two years before the events of the original film. Starring Sydney Chandler, Timothy Olyphant, Alex Lawther, Samuel Blenkin, Essie Davis, and Adarsh Gourav, the story follows the crew of the space vessel Maginot after it crash-lands on Earth. A young woman and a team of tactical soldiers make a shocking discovery that brings humanity face-to-face with its deadliest threat. Netflix Saare Jahan Se Accha- August 13 Netflix is set to release Saare Jahan Se Accha, a Hindi-language action thriller series created by Gaurav Shukla, in 2025. The show follows a resilient Indian spy who faces off against his formidable counterpart across the border in a tense game of wits and tradecraft, aiming to sabotage a dangerous nuclear program. Promising a gripping blend of espionage, strategy, and suspense, the series will delve into the covert world of intelligence operations, with high emotional stakes and a race against time. It marks Netflix's latest addition to its growing lineup of original Indian thrillers. Zee 5 Tehran- August 14 Tehran, an upcoming Hindi-language action thriller, is set to debut on ZEE5 on August 14, 2025. Directed by Arun Gopalan and produced by Dinesh Vijan, Shobhna Yadav, and Sandeep Leyzell, the film features John Abraham, Neeru Bajwa, and Manushi Chhillar in pivotal roles. Inspired by the 2012 attacks on Israeli diplomats, Tehran weaves a gripping tale of espionage, international intrigue, and high-stakes action. The film promises to deliver a tense, fast-paced narrative as it explores the shadowy world of covert operations against a volatile geopolitical backdrop. ETV Win Constable Kanakam- August 14 Directed by Prasanth Kumar Dimmala, Constable Kanakam marks a significant departure for actress Varsha Bollamma, who steps into her first serious role after a career in romantic and family dramas. The film's music is composed by Suresh Bobbili, with cinematography by Sriram Mukkupati. The story follows a determined small-town female cop who cracks a challenging case using her intelligence and perseverance. Rajeev Kanakala plays a pivotal role, while the film is produced by Kovelamudi Satya Saibaba and Veturi Hemanth Kumar on a modest budget.
India.com
11 hours ago
- Entertainment
- India.com
Bollywood forget this actress, Yash Chopra's heroine was abandoned by family, lived alone for 12 years, donated home to NGO before death, she was...
Sometimes in the world of glitz and glamour, some names get lost, only to be remembered after ages. There are so many actors and actresses who have given hit films but eventually vanished into thin air, leaving no traces. Today, we will discuss an actress whom Bollywood completely forgot. Despite this, Yash Chopra's actress has worked with names like Dev Anand, Raj Kapoor, Rajesh Khanna, and more. Bollywood's Forgotten Actress This actress played Kajol's grandmother in Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge, and the song Aye Meri Zohra Jabeen from the film Waqt was picturised on her. If it doesn't ring a bell, then let us tell you we are talking about none other than Achala Sachdev. Who Was Achala Sachdev? Born in 1920 in Peshawar, Pakistan, Achala Sachdev was an Indian actress who appeared in classic films of the Hindi-language film industry. She started her career as a child actress and later became known for mother and grandmother roles in Hindi films. Achala Sachdev's Last Days Were Painful For an actress who was loved by the audience for her roles, her last days were painful. She lived alone in her two-bedroom flat in Pune for over a decade, with just one attendant to look after her. Both her children were not in touch with her, and before her demise, she donated her house to an NGO. Like many stalwarts who contributed to the film industry for decades, she was also abandoned by the film industry.
DW
a day ago
- Entertainment
- DW
How Bollywood's lens on Kashmir has changed – DW – 08/09/2025
Bollywood once framed Kashmir through a lens of nostalgia and beauty. Now, the same landscapes carry complex stories of resilience, conflict and cultural memory. From snowcapped mountains to a land scarred by conflict and calls for "azaadi" (freedom), Bollywood movies have shaped how the world sees Kashmir. A powerful dialogue from Vishal Bhardwaj's acclaimed 2014 film "Haider" transcends the screen, capturing the human stories of Kashmir — a Himalayan territory where breathtaking beauty and rich culture belie a decades-long conflict between India and Pakistan. "Are we here or not? If we are, where and if not, where have we gone? If we exist, for whom and when? Sir... were we ever there, or never at all?" the character Haider asks. The dialogue also raises the question of how India's Hindi-language film industry, Bollywood, portrays Muslim-majority Kashmir. "Haider" is Bhardwaj's adaptation of Shakespeare's "Hamlet," set against the backdrop of the Kashmir conflict in the mid-1990s. The movie offers a delicate portrayal of violence, enforced disappearances and the psychological toll of conflict. In the decades following India's independence from colonial rule in 1947, Bollywood often depicted Kashmir as a romantic idyll: a valley nestled amid snowy mountains, vibrant tulip gardens and lush deodar and chinar trees. In "Barsaat" (1949), Raj Kapoor uses Kashmir less as a political subject and more as a scenic backdrop for romance — an escape from the humdrum of urban life. Later films such as "Kashmir ki Kali" (1964) continued the trend, while rarely acknowledging the people or politics of the region. According to author and filmmaker Sanjay Kak, Kashmir served as a playground, "where the fantasies of Indians could be played out, with Kashmiris playing bit parts somewhere in the background." Kak added that the post-independence period "was imbued with Nehruvian optimism of secularism and brotherhood." The emphasis on the landscape over people's lives — romance over reality — shaped the image of Kashmir as paradise on Earth, alluring tourists and captivating the international imagination, while laying the groundwork for Bollywood's later engagement with the region's politics. But in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Kashmir experienced violent anti-India militancy. An armed insurgency erupted in India-administered Kashmir after New Delhi was accused of rigging the 1987 assembly election in favor of an Indian nationalist coalition of political parties. The Muslim United Front (MUF), a coalition of Islamic parties that many predicted would perform well in the polls, lost the election. In response to the violence, the Indian government enacted counterinsurgency measures including the enforcement of laws such as the 1958 Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), which extends extrajudicial powers to security forces. These sociopolitical developments altered Kashmir's cinematic image from paradise to a place of increased militarization, fear and communal divide — an image which still prevails. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video According to Meenakshi Bharat, author of "Hindi Cinema and Pakistan," the turbulence of the 1990s brought Kashmir to the center of India's political and emotional consciousness. "Hindi cinema, as the true mirror of the Indian imaginary, was compelled to take cognizance of this change," she told DW. As a result, the film narrative shifted. Kashmir was increasingly portrayed as a battleground where Indian soldiers fought the Pakistan-backed insurgents. Films like "Roja" (1992) intertwined human stories with themes of conflict and militantism, and questions of freedom and identity. "This film truly marked the sad transformation of Kashmir as a love-setting to a threatened, ravaged 'paradise'," said Bharat. From "Roja" onward, militants are frequently depicted as violent antagonists — a portrayal that critics say risked reducing Muslim identity to militantism. Filmmaker Kak argued that "Roja" used Kashmir as a landscape in which Indians could reconstruct their fantasies about nationalism and patriotism." By the early 2000s, films began to highlight the intricate social, political and emotional realities of Kashmir — including its history of conflict and the trauma experienced by its people due to ongoing violence. This unresolved grief — marked by disappearances, displacement and fractured families — deeply shaped the narratives, paving the way for stories that intertwined personal tragedy with military ideologies. Popular films of this period explored Kashmir's deep pain and complex conflict, balancing the harsh realities — psychological trauma, widespread violence and human rights abuses faced by the Kashmiris — with the Indian national perspective focused on security and patriotism. This dual perspective still shapes how Kashmir's story is told on screen. Kak describes Hindi cinema today as "statist," meaning largely aligned with government narratives. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video This has become more visible since August 2019, when New Delhi abrogated Article 370 of the Indian constitution, which had allowed the region limited autonomy. India claimed that Kashmir's semi-autonomy had been a "root cause" of anti-India militancy. "As the state's position has shifted, so has the cinema," Kak told DW. Contemporary films reflect this shift. "The Kashmir Files" (2022) reignited public debate by representing the exodus of Kashmiri Hindus in 1990 as a "genocide" — a narrative championed by Hindu nationalist groups. However, critics said the film promotes a "one-sided" narrative that risks reinforcing anti-Muslim sentiment and deepening sectarian divides. Meanwhile, "Article 370" (2024) endorses the government's stance on Kashmir, portraying the abrogation of Kashmir's semi-autonomous status as heroic and necessary to restore order and national unity. Bharat views Bollywood as a mirror to subcontinental life capturing the prevailing political drives and sentiments. "It is difficult for the beautiful valleys to appear as an unblemished romantic setting," she said. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video
Memri
2 days ago
- Politics
- Memri
Hindi-Language Website: 'Pakistan Currently Burning In Fire Of Rebellion, Country Faces Threat Of Breaking Into Several Pieces; From Sindh To Balochistan, Demand For Independence Intensifying'
In a recent article, the Hindi-language website of the Indian television channel Aaj Tak noted the emergence and intensification of nationalist movements in Pakistan's various provinces in reaction to the failure of Pakistan's policies to address political and economic problems. In Pakistan, the term "nationalist" is used for the freedom movements seeking independence from Pakistan. The Pakistani military, unable to stem the sustained jihadi attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and in Balochistan, is facing a situation in which its provinces are at risk of breaking up, as the central authority lacks popular legitimacy, and former Prime Minister Imran Khan is being held in prison at the behest of Pakistani Army chief General Asim Munir. The Aaj Tak article – "Sindh, Balochistan, And Gilgit-Baltistan – Who All Want Independence From Pakistan" – draws attention to the various regions of Pakistan where discontent with the government is fueling nationalist groups, notably in Sindh, Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan, which is officially not part of Pakistan, and Pakistan-controlled Kashmir. It should be noted that Jammu & Kashmir, a princely state that included Gilgit-Baltistan, is divided between India and Pakistan. Pakistan-controlled Kashmir is known as Azad Kashmir, while Gilgit-Baltistan, bordering China, is also controlled by Pakistan, but not officially. "Nationalist groups and common people in Sindh are insisting on independence, accusing the Pakistani government of human rights violations. A group advocating for Sindhu Desh recently took to the streets in protest and demanded the release of Sindhi citizens imprisoned in Pakistani jails," the article states, noting Pakistan's desperate crackdowns against civilians. Following are excerpts from the article:[1] "In Sindh Province, An Organization Named Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) Has Raised The Demand For Freedom From Pakistan's Occupation" "Pakistan is currently burning in the fire of rebellion, and the country faces the threat of breaking into several pieces. From Sindh to Balochistan, the demand for independence is intensifying, and people want to free themselves from Pakistan's clutches. "The leaders of Balochistan have already declared independence from Pakistan, and similar protests are taking place in other parts of the country as well. "Pakistan's economic condition is very poor, and the entire country is running on borrowed money. The neighboring country [Pakistan] that promotes terrorism [in Indian Kashmir] is unable to provide even basic facilities to its citizens. In such a situation, voices of rebellion have risen in many parts of the country. Balochistan has already announced its freedom from Pakistan's occupation, and now rebellion has begun in the Sindh province as well. "Protesters Demanding Sindhu Desh "Nationalist groups and common people in Sindh are insisting on independence, accusing the Pakistani government of human rights violations. A group advocating for Sindhu Desh recently took to the streets in protest and demanded the release of Sindhi citizens imprisoned in Pakistani jails. In Sindh province, an organization named Jeay Sindh Freedom Movement (JSFM) has raised the demand for freedom from Pakistan's occupation. "People associated with the organization allege that the Pakistani government has falsely imprisoned nationalists demanding Sindhudesh. The protesters claim that such individuals are being continuously persecuted and abducted in attempts to suppress the movement. Demanding the immediate release of Sindhi nationalists, the protesters warned the government that if this does not happen, a large-scale movement will be launched across the entire province. Marxist groups lead the anti-Pakistan movement in Sindh (Courtesy: X) "Leaders of the Sindh freedom movement say that their protest is peaceful and that they are fighting for their rights. They say such protests will continue until Sindh becomes a separate country. People associated with the organization have also appealed to global institutions like the United Nations, Amnesty International, and Human Rights Watch to intervene for the protection of human rights. "The demand for independence in Sindh is decades old, and the Pakistani government has long been accused of erasing Sindhi identity and depriving the people of their rights. Just like in Balochistan, people in Sindh are also being subjected to oppression, and the Pakistani government has been accused of judicial [sic] killings of locals. The government of Pakistan is continuously trying to eliminate Sindh's cultural identity." "The People Of Balochistan Have Long Accused The Pakistani Government Of Discrimination And Are Demanding Independence, For Which They Have Even Formed Their Own Army" "Declaration of Balochistan's Independence "Just like Sindh, the demand for independence from Pakistan has intensified in Balochistan as well. Last week [third week of May 2025], activist Mir Yaar Baloch announced Balochistan's independence on social media and demanded that the region be recognized as an independent country. Alongside this, he also appealed to the Government of India to approve an embassy in Delhi. "Baloch fighters have severely pressured the Pakistani government and army in their fight for independence. Recently, after hijacking the Jaffar Express train, the Baloch Liberation Army launched a fierce attack on the Pakistani army, in which reportedly 90 soldiers were killed. The people of Balochistan have long accused the Pakistani government of discrimination and are demanding independence, for which they have even formed their own army. A protester in the United States draws attention to Pakistan army's role in Sindh and Balochistan (image courtesy: X) "Baloch leaders allege that the Pakistani government is exploiting their resources while the local population receives no benefit in return. This is considered the main reason behind the rebellion. "At the time of the 1947 Partition, Balochistan was not part of either India or Pakistan, it was a separate princely state. However, later Pakistan forcibly occupied this resource-rich region, and since then, continuous movements against this illegal occupation have been ongoing." "Voices Of Rebellion Are Rising In Gilgit-Baltistan As Well – This Is The Northern Region Of Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK)" "Betrayal With Gilgit-Baltistan "Voices of rebellion are rising in Gilgit-Baltistan as well. This is the northern region of Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), and the extremist groups here have even decided a name for their separate country – Balawaristan, meaning 'Land of Heights.' The reason behind this name is believed to be the geographical structure of the region, as it is completely surrounded by mountains and valleys. "The leaders here allege that despite being Pakistan's most beautiful tourist region, the government has betrayed this area and government schemes are not properly implemented here. This is the reason behind the demand for independence in Gilgit-Baltistan. Map courtesy: YouTube "The people of Gilgit-Baltistan have been treated as second-class citizens by the Pakistani government, and the policies made in Islamabad do not reach this region. "Even essential daily-use items are first supplied to Punjab province and other main regions of Pakistan, and only then does this area receive them. Because of such step-motherly treatment, the people here are distressed, and the region often faces shortages of even basic food and supplies." "Pakistan Has Illegally Occupied Half Of Kashmir, An Integral Part Of India, And That Region Is Known As Pok [Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir]. Pakistan Has Used PoK To Advance Anti-India Activities, And Terrorist Launch Pads Have Been Established There" "PoK [Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir] Is Turned Into A Hub Of Terrorism "Pakistan has illegally occupied half of Kashmir, an integral part of India, and that region is known as PoK [Pakistan-occupied Kashmir]. Pakistan has used PoK to advance anti-India activities, and terrorist launch pads have been established there. The people of PoK are standing up against the policies of the Pakistani government and want to merge with India. "India has also made its stance clear by expressing its willingness to talk with Pakistan only on the issue of PoK, while until now, Pakistan had been spreading lies across global platforms regarding the Kashmir issue. But now India has clearly stated that Kashmir is not a matter for discussion at all, and any dialogue with Pakistan is only possible on the issue of returning PoK. "Given the worsening economic situation in Pakistan, it will not be easy for the government to suppress the rebellions in various regions for much longer. Similar voices are rising from all parts of the country, and people want to separate from Pakistan and form independent nations in order to protect their rights."
Pink Villa
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Coolie's Hindi trailer sparks speculation over additional flashback footage, here's what netizens are saying
Coolie, starring Rajinikanth in the lead role, is slated to release on August 14, 2025. As the Lokesh Kanagaraj directorial is days away from hitting the big screens, the Hindi-language trailer of Coolie in theaters has left netizens buzzing with excitement. Coolie's Hindi trailer presents additional footage A leaked video circulating on social media shows that the Hindi trailer includes an extra scene that was not present in the original trailer. The final moments featured a man with a scruffy hairstyle facing several armed men, taunting them with a hook in his hand. While it is unclear whether it was Rajinikanth 's character Deva or someone else, speculations are rife. Many believe it might be Sivakarthikeyan in a cameo role. However, an official confirmation hasn't been made. Earlier, several rumors suggested Sivakarthikeyan was part of the Rajinikanth starrer. However, in an interview with Pinkvilla, he mentioned that he had just visited the sets because the shoot was happening near his home. Whether or not it is the full truth remains to be seen. About Coolie Coolie is an action thriller featuring the superstar as a former daily wage worker, Deva (played by Rajinikanth), with a sinister past. While he has remained in the shadows for nearly 30 years, he makes a return after his close friend Rajasekhar is in trouble. The rest of the film focuses on how he succeeds in helping his friend out. The original trailer of the movie featured the last shot as a tease for Rajinikanth's flashback portion. The original trailer ends with a shot hinting at Deva's flashback, using a negative filter. This is possibly to conceal the superstar's de-aged look, reminiscent of his role in Baasha. Watch Coolie trailer: Actor Nagarjuna Akkineni is playing an antagonist for the very first time. The flick has stars like Upendra Rao and Aamir Khan in pivotal roles. Apart from all of them, Coolie has an ensemble cast of actors like Shruti Haasan, Sathyaraj, Soubin Shahir, Reba Monica John, Charle, and many more. On a side note, the Rajinikanth starrer will be clashing with Hrithik Roshan-Jr NTR starrer War 2.
