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News18
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
‘Calling The Shots': Boman Irani On Son Kayoze's First Directorial, Sarzameen
Last Updated: Boman Irani shared an emotional post filled with throwback memories, as his son Kayoze Irani gears up for Sarzameen, releasing July 25 on JioHotstar. Veteran actor Boman Irani is brimming with pride as his son, Kayoze, is prepping to rule hearts with his directorial debut film, Sarzameen. Set to release on OTT giant JioHotstar, the film is just a day away from its grand release. Ahead of the film's release, Boman took to Instagram to shower love on Kayoze and share a deeply emotional tribute that will melt your heart. Alongside a series of throwback pictures capturing their journey from childhood memories to film sets, he expressed his happiness as his son Kayoze Irani steps into the spotlight. 'There are some moments in a father's life that stay. This one will remain forever… @kayozeirani directorial debut with #Sarzameen on the 25th of July! Do give it all your love," Boman wrote. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Boman Irani (@boman_irani) Boman Irani's post The carousel begins with a throwback family photo featuring Boman's wife, Zenobia, and their sons, Danesh and Kayoze. In true Boman style, he added a dose of humour and wrote, 'Always knew I'd direct something one day… Just didn't know it would take me 65 years." The post continues with a present-day snippet of his grown-up sons and a touching message, 'Fast forward to today… my son Kayoze just directed his first film, Sarzameen." Next, we see another nostalgic image of Kayoze holding a clapboard for his father, and Boman added, 'He started off holding the clapboard for me. And now? He's calling the shots…" Boman also reminded fans that this year is doubly special for the Irani family, as both father and son made their directorial debuts in the same year. The post shows Boman planting a kiss on Kayoze's cheek, and the caption reads, 'Both father and son made their directorial debuts in the same year. Thankfully, I managed mine a few months earlier!" The carousel closes with the duo posing for the lenses. 'It's showtime, folks!" he wrote in the last frame. The film brings together Ibrahim Ali Khan, Kajol, and Prithviraj Sukumaran in lead roles. Backed by Dharma Productions, the film is produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Adar Poonawalla, and Apoorva Mehta. Mark your calendars! Sarzameen will be out on JioHotstar on July 25. Earlier this year, Boman made his own directorial debut with The Mehta Boys. The film, starring himself, Avinash Tiwary and Shreya Chaudhry, revolves around a father and his son whose bond is marred by troubles. The film also premiered at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa. First Published: 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.
India Today
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Faith Will Roar promo: Mahavatar Narsimha's epic track has B Praak's soulful vocals
The 'Faith Will Roar' song from 'Mahavatar Narsimha' was released, depicting the divine world of the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe. The musical promo shows Lord Vishnu's most fierce incarnation with epic visuals and singer B Praak's soulful vocals.'Faith Will Roar' offers a glimpse of the film's breathtaking VFX and thrilling moments. With its goosebumps-worthy background score, the track makes it clear that the film is set to deliver a story with spectacular visuals like never experienced before on the big screen. The Sanskrit lyrics describe the aura, inevitability, power and fierceness of Lord the destruction of demons to saving devotees, the track gives insight into the fight between good and evil. The breathtaking sequences symbolise faith and devotion against hate and cruelty. 'Faith Will Roar' is sung by B Praak and composed, arranged, and programmed by Sam CS. Watch promo here: The trailer of the animation film narrates the story of Prahlada, a devout follower of Lord Vishnu, who defies his father, Hiranyakashipu - a powerful atheist blessed with immortality by Lord Brahma. The film revolves around this central conflict, spotlighting Prahlada's unwavering devotion amidst fierce familial film's director, Ashwin Kumar at an event in IFFI Goa, said that the story is based on three ancient Puranas (vast genre of Indian literature that include a wide range of topics, especially legends and other traditional lore).He said, "We wanted to change this perception and create a film for all audiences. Through Mahavatar Narsimha, we've proven that Indian VFX and animation can meet global standards."'Mahavatar Narsimha' is part of Hombale Films and Kleem Productions' lineup of ambitious animated franchise, known as the Mahavatar Cinematic Universe. The movies will span over a decade and chronicle the divine avatars of Lord Vishnu: Mahavatar Narsimha (2025), Mahavatar Parshuram (2027), Mahavatar Raghunandan (2029), Mahavatar Dwarkandhish (2031), Mahavatar Gokulananda (2033), Mahavatar Kalki Part 1 (2035), and Mahavatar Kalki Part 2 (2037).'Mahavatar Narsimha' is co-produced by Shilpaa Dhawan, Kushal Desai, and Chaitanya Desai under the banner of Kleem Productions, presented by Hombale Films. The epic animation film will also be released in 3D and in five Indian languages, namely - Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Tamil, and movie is scheduled to release in theatres on July 25, 2025.- Ends
News18
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
IFFI 2025 to have renewed focus on youth
Agency: PTI New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will have a renewed focus on youth and open new avenues for student film-makers and content creators, an official statement said on Friday. The statement was issued after the first meeting of the Steering Committee in Mumbai chaired by Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. The steering committee also decided to re-brand the Film Bazaar, held as part of the IFFI, as the WAVES Film Bazaar. This is part of a broader strategic vision to position India as a global hub for content, creativity and co-productions, the statement said. The 56th IFFI will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28. 'With a renewed focus on youth, the festival will open new avenues for student film-makers and young content creators through curated master classes, industry workshops and networking platforms that connect new voices with global mentors," the statement said. The steering committee meeting was attended by I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju, Festival Director Shekhar Kapur, NFDC Managing Director Prakash Magdum, senior officials from the Government of Goa, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC). The meeting focused on strategic planning for the IFFI 2025, with detailed discussions on programming, outreach, talent engagement and innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing the festival's inclusivity, global positioning and public engagement. In a move to foster greater inclusivity and creative insight into the festival's design, the steering committee has been expanded from 16 to 31 members, reflecting a more diverse and industry-representative body. The committee includes film personalities such as Anupam Kher, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Suhasini Maniratnam, Khushboo Sundar, Pankuj Parashar and Prasoon Joshi, bringing a wealth of expertise from across cinema, production, media and cultural leadership. PTI SKU RUK RUK view comments First Published: July 18, 2025, 23:00 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 Print
18-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Print
IFFI 2025 to have renewed focus on youth
The steering committee also decided to re-brand the Film Bazaar, held as part of the IFFI, as the WAVES Film Bazaar. This is part of a broader strategic vision to position India as a global hub for content, creativity and co-productions, the statement said. The statement was issued after the first meeting of the Steering Committee in Mumbai chaired by Information and Broadcasting (I&B) Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw. New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The 56th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will have a renewed focus on youth and open new avenues for student film-makers and content creators, an official statement said on Friday. The 56th IFFI will be held in Goa from November 20 to 28. 'With a renewed focus on youth, the festival will open new avenues for student film-makers and young content creators through curated master classes, industry workshops and networking platforms that connect new voices with global mentors,' the statement said. The steering committee meeting was attended by I&B Secretary Sanjay Jaju, Festival Director Shekhar Kapur, NFDC Managing Director Prakash Magdum, senior officials from the Government of Goa, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and National Film Development Corporation of India (NFDC). The meeting focused on strategic planning for the IFFI 2025, with detailed discussions on programming, outreach, talent engagement and innovative initiatives aimed at enhancing the festival's inclusivity, global positioning and public engagement. In a move to foster greater inclusivity and creative insight into the festival's design, the steering committee has been expanded from 16 to 31 members, reflecting a more diverse and industry-representative body. The committee includes film personalities such as Anupam Kher, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Suhasini Maniratnam, Khushboo Sundar, Pankuj Parashar and Prasoon Joshi, bringing a wealth of expertise from across cinema, production, media and cultural leadership. PTI SKU RUK RUK This report is auto-generated from PTI news service. ThePrint holds no responsibility for its content.
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First Post
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
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EXCLUSIVE! NFDC's Prakash Magdum: ‘It is our duty to preserve the cinematic heritage of our country, make it accessible…'
It's been two months that Prakash Magdum took over as the head of the National Film Development Corporation (NFDC). In an interview with Firstpost for 'Not Just Bollywood', Magdum spoke on what changes he plans to bring about in cinema, the IFFI that is going to be held this year and more. read more In an EXCLUSIVE interview with Firstpost, Prakash Magdum, head of National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) talks on supporting Indian independent filmmakers as the prime objective and to promote Indian cinema worldwide and what are the changes we wish to see at IFFI this year. Edited excerpts of the interview: What are the changes that you plan to bring about? NFDC being one of the premier organisations of the government of India and now after the merger of other film organizations, the mandate has really become very comprehensive. But first and foremost, supporting the Indian independent filmmakers, has been the prime objective of NFDC that we will continue to do. At the same time, we also want to promote Indian cinema worldwide. We want to promote Indian cinema as soft power. And, third thing, since it is now part of the ecosystem, it means preserving the legacy, preserving the cinematic heritage of our country. Apart from restoration and preservation, we have to make cinema accessible. And, last but not the least, you know, promoting India as a filming destination so that we can get, foreign filmmakers to come and shoot in India. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD There is an attractive incentive scheme which has been announced by the government of India in the ministry of information broadcasting. So, we have a portal called 'India Hub'. It's kind of a single window system where you can submit all your applications online, and we will facilitate everything. What are the different genres of movies we will get to see at this year's IFFI? It's going to be different. IFFI always had two sections, Indian panorama and the international section that will be a part of the setup. At the same time, Film Bazaar is an important activity which happens during IFFI. A lot of budding filmmakers have emerged out of Film Bazaar. Right from the script stage, work in progress, co-production, market, mentoring, a film viewing room, all those things are all different verticals. **Cinema is also changing. There are films made for the theatrical, for OTT, and some for the festivals. What do you have to say about that benefit? ** You are absolutely right. Both theatrical releases as well as the streaming platforms we are exploring. In fact, we just have signed an agreement with Amazon where the NFDC filmography can be seen on its platform. We also are in touch with Prasar Bharati. They have their own platform. So that also we are exploring. Women's roles are also changing in cinema; what do you have to say about that bit of it? It is a content part of it. I think we need to support the writers as well, you know, the screenwriters specifically. And we are thinking of a scriptwriter's lab, but we also are thinking how we can take it to different corners of the country. And in that process, the women filmmakers, the women storytellers, also.
