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Time of India
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Rangeen OTT release date: When to watch Vineet Kumar Singh's dark comedy web series on Prime Video
Rangeen OTT release date: Vineet Kumar Singh is a popular name in the film industry. He has carved a niche for himself with his work in films such as Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava and the Anurag Kashyap-directed Mukkabaaz. Vineet is now in the limelight because of his latest series, Rangeen. It is set to premiere on Prime Video on July 25. Rangeen cast and plot explored Rangeen is touted to be a complex dark comedy that revolves around Adarsh, a seemingly ordinary man who learns that he has been backstabbed by his wife. This shocks him to the core, resulting in a series of harsh yet hilarious mishaps. It stars Vineet in the lead and is touted to be his first major web series after Rangbaaz Phir Se. real eyes realize real lies 👀#RangeenOnPrime, New Series, July 25 @vineetkumar_s @rajshriartist @taaruk #AmirRizvi @AmardeepGalsin @Pranjaldua #KopalNaithani #KabirKhan @bluemagicmumbai Rangeen also features Rajshri Deshpande, Taaruk Raina, and Sheeba Chaddha in key roles. Amardeep Galsin and Amir Rizvi serve as the creators and writers of the series. Kabir Khan and Rajan Kapoor serve as the producers of the show. Pranjal Dua and Kopal Naithani are the directors. Imtiaz Ali about Rangeen Imtiaz Ali, who is best known for films such as Jab We Met and Rockstar, made an impact in the OTT space with She. The web series became the talk of the town with its raw and gritty narrative. He is now back in this sphere with Rangeen. He described his latest production venture, he hopes to explore the 'grey areas' of human relationships. 'With Rangeen, we set out to tell a story that explores the grey areas of human connection—messy, flawed, and deeply real. It's a narrative that blends sharp wit with emotional honesty, challenging conventions while remaining deeply engaging. We are excited to share Rangeen with audiences across the world, he said in a prepared statement. The directors added that they envisioned it as a story that 'challenges social norms while staying anchored to emotional truth'. Rangeen will premiere on Prime Video on July 25.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Pritam pitched 'Channa Mereya' for 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', didn't initially belong to 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'
(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) Music composer Pritam , who has been receiving a great response to his latest soundtrack in ' Dino', has revealed that the cult-classic song 'Channa Mereya' was initially made for the Salman Khan-starrer ' Bajrangi Bhaijaan ', and not ' Ae Dil Hai Mushkil '. 'Channa Mereya' is a modern heartbreak anthem, and boasts of a loyal following with more than 275 million streams on Spotify with daily streams clocking 2, 00, 000. That may not have been the case, had Kabir Khan picked the melody of 'Channa Mereya' for 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan' from Munni's POV. The music composer recently spoke with IANS, and shared the story behind 'Channa Mereya', and how fate played its part in the approval of the track by Karan Johar for 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. He told IANS, "For the same situation of 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', I made 'Channa Mereya'. It got bounced from 'Bajrangi Bhaijaan', and it went to 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil'. Mukhra was the same, but the lyrics were different". He also spoke about two of his frequent collaborators, Imtiaz Ali and Anurag Basu, and what separates the two. Pritam said that the process of arriving at ideas is more or less similar when he works with both of them. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Canada is looking for skilled immigrants from Jamaica! Canadian Visa Professionals Sign Up Undo However, it's their taste for certain kinds of textures which separates them. He said, "Imtiaz Ali likes sounds which are flowy, and percussive, those kinds of textures he likes. Anurag likes sounds which are more melodic". Earlier, the composer had said that he is still working on the music of ' Dino' even after the film's release. Those who know and have worked with Pritam, know very well that he becomes obsessed with his songs, to the point where he keeps working on them even after the entire film unit and producers think that the music is perfect, and nothing can be done to make it better. He shared that until he is creatively satisfied with his compositions, he keeps on working on songs. The same is the case with ' Dino'. It's been over a week since the release of the film, and the composer has to urgently deliver the soundtrack for the upcoming big ticket entertainer 'War 2' but he still isn't over ' Dino', and hopes he could make some minor tweaks in the films' soundtrack before its OTT release.
India Today
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
When it rains in Bollywood... magic unfolds and stories transform
Ever noticed how everything feels a little more dramatic when it's raining in a Bollywood film? Whether it's two lovers reuniting on a soaked street, a heartbroken soul finding solace under stormy skies, or a dreamy first meeting set to the sound of gentle drizzle - rain has always been more than just weather in our movies. It's a mood, a metaphor, and sometimes, the silent star of the scene. Filmmakers have long used rain to stir emotions, build tension, or simply make a moment a look at how directors have turned rain into a character of its own in some of Bollywood's most memorable films.1. 'Metro... In Dino' (2025) - Rain as poetry in motion Anurag Basu is known for turning emotions into visuals, and in 'Metro In Dino', he lets the rain do the talking. The film explores relationships across different age groups, and the rain is like a quiet observer - flowing through their joys, conflicts, and silences. The scenes drenched in rain feel almost poetic, as if nature itself is mirroring the chaos, calm, and connection in their lives. The monsoon becomes more than an aesthetic - it's the rhythm of life, soaked in both beauty and melancholy.2. 'Life... in a Metro' (2007) - Rain as the spirit of a citySet against the ever-busy, rain-soaked backdrop of Mumbai, 'Life... in a Metro' weaves together four love stories, each with a distinct relationship with the monsoon. Whether it's heartbreak, attraction, loneliness, or rediscovery, the rain plays along like an old friend. It connects strangers, forces unlikely meetings, and becomes the emotional thread binding the characters. Basu uses rain here to represent the heartbeat of Mumbai - chaotic, unpredictable, but always moving - and how it pushes people to connect, help, and heal.3. 'Jab We Met' (2007) - Rain as the language of loveWho can forget 'Tum Se Hi' from 'Jab We Met'? Imtiaz Ali uses rain here to amplify the emotional connection between Aditya (Shahid Kapoor) and Geet (Kareena Kapoor). Rain becomes a recurring presence in their journey - from missed trains to self-discovery. But it is in 'Tum Se Hi' that the rain truly blooms as a romantic companion. It creates that dreamy, melancholic vibe where silence speaks louder than words, and glances feel heavier than confessions.4. 'Love Aaj Kal' (2009) - Rain as emotional releaseIn 'Love Aaj Kal', rain doesn't come to romance, it arrives with heartbreak. One of the most gut-wrenching scenes features Deepika Padukone's character breaking down in the rain. Imtiaz Ali uses the downpour not just for drama, but as a form of catharsis. The emotional devastation - soaked, silent, and solitary - is what makes the scene unforgettable. Rain, here, becomes the tears she doesn't shed indoors - raw, real, and 'Rehnaa Hai Terre Dil Mein' (2001) - Rain as iconic Bollywood romanceThe moment Maddy (R Madhavan) first sees Reena (Dia Mirza) dancing in the rain has become one of the most iconic Bollywood scenes. It's cinematic, dreamy, and perfectly underscored by that now-legendary background music. When Maddy says, "Main Delhi bol raha hoon, Maddy se," the rain in the background isn't just there to add a hazy touch or complement the lighting, it's part of the fantasy, the magic of first love. Director Gautham Menon gives rain the role of a matchmaker - softening hearts, heightening feelings, and sealing the mood.6. 'Wake Up Sid' (2009) - Rain as realisation and reunionIn 'Wake Up Sid', director Ayan Mukerji captures one of the most heartfelt Mumbai moments - Sid and Aisha reuniting at Marine Drive during the first showers of the season. The scene is quiet yet deeply emotional. Rain here represents growth, maturity, and the start of something new. It's not dramatic or flashy, but real, just like the film's tone. Rain, in this case, becomes the final nudge, the cleansing closure to Sid's journey of first love to final goodbyes, rain in Bollywood has carried emotions that words sometimes fail to express. Directors like Anurag Basu, Imtiaz Ali, and Ayan Mukerji have elevated it from a natural occurrence to a narrative tool, one that reflects pain, passion, nostalgia, or new it rains in Bollywood, something always changes, within the story and probably within us. Because in these moments, rain isn't falling from the sky, it's falling from the heart.- Ends
India Gazette
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
Director Imtiaz Ali celebrates his mother's 75th birthday in Pahalgam, fans react
ANI 07 Jul 2025, 17:08 GMT+10 Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 7 (ANI): Critically acclaimed director Imtiaz Ali celebrated his mother's 75th birthday in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Sunday. Taking to his Instagram handle, the 'Rockstar' director shared videos and photos of his mother's birthday celebration. In the videos, Imtiaz's mother was seen cutting a cake and posing for photos at the popular tourist spots in Pahalgam. 'Gratitude and love as mom turns 75! in Pahalgam, Kashmir,' wrote Imtiaz Ali. The fans applauded Imtiaz's decision to promote Pahalgam by celebrating his mother's birthday in Kashmir after the terror attack earlier this year. An Instagram user thanked the filmmaker for promoting Pahalgam. He wrote, 'As a proud Kashmiri, I sincerely thank you for promoting Pahalgam once again after the heartbreaking event that none of us ever wished for. Kashmir has always been known not only for its unmatched beauty but for the warmth and hospitality of its people - something that sets us apart and must never fade. Our tradition of welcoming guests with open hearts is part of who we are, and even in the face of sorrow, that spirit must live on. Thank you for reminding the world of the real Kashmir - resilient, generous, and full of grace. Like Rockstar Kashmir will always keep rocking in people's.' Tourism in Jammu and Kashmir took a hit after the Pahalgam terror attack on April 22. A total of 26 people died in the attack. (ANI)
India Today
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali celebrates his mother's 75th birthday in Pahalgam. See pics
Filmmaker Imtiaz Ali celebrated his mother's 75th Birthday in Pahalgam, Kashmir. He shared pictures of the birthday bash on Instagram, where everyone in the frame was seen twinning in matching white t-shirts. Sharing the pictures and the video of the cake-cutting ceremony, Imtiaz wrote, "gratitude and love as mom turns 75! in Pahalgam, Kashmir, (sic)". (Credit: Instagram/imtiazaliofficial) Pahalgam made headlines after the deadly terror attack. 26 people, most of them tourists, were killed by terrorists in Baisaran meadows in Pahalgam, a popular tourist spot, on April 22. An Instagram user thanked the filmmaker for promoting Pahalgam. "As a proud Kashmiri, I sincerely thank you for promoting Pahalgam once again after the heartbreaking event that none of us ever wished for. Kashmir has always been known not only for its unmatched beauty, but for the warmth and hospitality of its people - something that sets us apart and must never fade. Our tradition of welcoming guests with open hearts is part of who we are, and even in the face of sorrow, that spirit must live on. Thank you for reminding the world of the real Kashmir - resilient, generous, and full of grace. Like Rockstar Kashmir will always keep rocking in people's (heart emoji) (sic)." Imtiaz also shared a picture of himself sitting in the same room where he stayed during the shooting of 'Rockstar'. "At my old haunt, the room I stayed in Pahalgam during Rockstar, (sic)," he wrote. (Credit: Instagram/imtiazaliofficial) Imtiaz Ali recently supported Diljit Dosanjh amid the ongoing controversy regarding 'Sardaar Ji 3', featuring Pakistani actor Hania Aamir. He asserted that the 'Chamkila' actor was not involved in the casting of 'Sardaar Ji 3". 'I don't know the details, but casting someone isn't the decision of the actor. I don't know how it went, but I know that uske andar desh prem bahut zyada hai (He loves his country too much). Jo log dekh paayenge unke andar ke sach ko, unko ye samajh mein aa jaayega (People who can see the truth, will understand)," he said. On the work front, Imtiaz has recently announced his upcoming project with Diljit Dosanjh, Naseeruddin Shah, Vedang Raina, and Sharvari. The title of the film has not been disclosed yet. The film is expected to be released in Baisakhi 2026.
