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News18
16 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Sahasam X Review: Fans Call It A ‘Fun-Filled' Family Entertainer
The plot of Sahasam revolves around Jeevan and his girlfriend Sera, whose relationship is tested when her family arranges her marriage with someone else, against her wishes. Sahasam, the Malayalam drama film featuring Narain, Babu Antony and Gouri G. Kishan in the titular roles, has finally hit the theatres on August 8. The film, directed by Bibin Krishna, delves into this familiar territory by bringing together a colourful mix of characters whose lives become entangled in unexpected ways. The plot is around Jeevan (Ramzan Muhammed) and his girlfriend Sera (Gouri G Kishan), whose relationship is tested when her family arranges her marriage with someone else, against her wishes. As the couple struggles to overcome this problem, their paths cross with Mastan Bhai (Babu Antony), a man with a criminal past. What follows is a web of confusion that includes Sera's family, Mastan's enemies, and a series of progressively chaotic conflicts. How Did Fans React On X Soon after the release of the film, many users took to X and shared their honest reviews. While many lauded the film for its storytelling, others called it a one-time watch. An X user wrote, 'Sahasam is a no-brainer, fun-filled entertainer that followed the vintage Priyadarshan comedy film's hallmark of parallel subplots with chaotic hilarity and mass ending created good, shot well, and acted excellently by the performers, but the picture fell short of an absolute." #Sahasam is a no-brainer, fun-filled entertainer that followed the vintage Priyadarshan comedy film's trait of parallel subplots with chaotic comedies and mass ending made good, shot well, and performed superbly by the actors however, the film fell short of an absolute — Manu Thankachy (@manuthankachy) August 8, 2025 Another one commented, 'A partially engaging crime comedy with vibrant making and good performances. Sets up a hyperlinked narrative that focuses on multiple characters and events, but the poor writing in the 2nd half came as a villain. Many unwanted subplots. Ramzan miscast. AVERAGE 2.5/5." Watched #Sahasam A partially engaging crime comedy with vibrant making & good up a Hyperlinked narrative which focuses on multiple characters & events, bt the poor writing in the 2nd half came as a unwanted — Aditya Binu (@aditya_binu) August 8, 2025 One of them shared, 'A complete fun entertainer, definitely go and watch it in theatres. I'm satisfied. FH sets the mood right with solid making, visuals and music. But SH was a complete package, hyperlink-style storytelling and comedy work very well. Eath Mood Pwoli Mood." #Sahasam:- A complete fun entertainer definitely go and watch it in theatres. I'm satisfied. FH sets the mood right with solid making, visuals and music. But SH was a complete package hyperlink-style storytelling and comedies works very well. Eath Mood Pwoli Mood 😂🔥 — 𝗔𝗕𝗕𝗔𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗪𝗔𝗥 🐿️ (@Abbas_Anwar_) August 8, 2025 'Sahasam: Decent one-time watchable fun entertainer!!! Hyperlink-style storytelling is good. Most of the comedies work very well," another X user commented. #Saahasam Decent one tym watchable fun entertainer!!! Hyperlink-style storytelling is good👌👏Most of the comedies works very well👏👏Baiju santhosh👌👏📈 Hari shivaram as pappan machaan poli👌🔥📈 — Anas Appu (@AnasAppu2) August 9, 2025 Sahasam Star Cast Apart from Narain, Babu Antony and Gouri G. Kishan, the film also features Ramzan Muhammed, Aju Verghese, Baiju Santhosh, Jeeva Joseph and Shabareesh Verma in significant roles. view comments First Published: August 11, 2025, 15:23 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 Hindu
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Sreejith Jeevan's Rouka opens an experiential store in Kochi
Sreejith Jeevan's new Rouka store in the part of Kochi known as Ernakulam, near Durbar Hall, is dramatic. The celebratory red and white of the floor and walls, dresses hanging from the ceiling and saris from tall carved wood racks, and the embroidered artwork in shades mango leaves and jackfruit on the wall. Completing the scene are the red curtains of the trial rooms that flank a wall of the 600 sq. ft store. This space, where nostalgia and memory intertwine unapologetically, announces 'Kerala Modern', fashion designer Jeevan's design aesthetic. While stubbornly sticking to his roots, Jeevan's take on Kerala via design has been distinctly individual and original. Bits and pieces of Keralan elements are sprinkled like confetti everywhere in the store. If Kathakali, the caparisoned elephant, and the coconut palm defined Kerala, his creative lexicon derives from the seldom-shown-as-Keralan flora and fauna — mango and plantain trees, flowers such as hibiscus, ixora, jasmine and water lily, among others. The store, its design and layout are testimony to not just his keen eye but also his romanticisation of his roots. It is anything but serious; it is quirkily fun. Standing under the arched entrance to the store, he says, 'A lot of symbolism is attached to arches at the entrance in various cultures… not that I got them for that reason. But if it works, why not!' The arched windows look out at Durbar Hall Road, one of Ernakulam's landmarks. 'This is a famous road; everybody from Indira Gandhi to Pope John Paul II have travelled this route,'he states. Jeevan speaks of how an architect's take on how his new store could be did not appeal to him, and why he set about designing it. 'I wanted the space to be unapologetically the brand. Modernity has eaten into architecture, with the greys and the metal. The space had to be very me instead of someone telling me what is trending,' he shares. 'It was more about creating a space that is Kerala, but in a modern way. The decision to do this was a leap of faith. It was like creating a 'mini life'. I spent days and nights here.' Everything in the store, from the colour of the paint to the knick-knacks and furniture, has been curated by him. For instance, the stone elephant on the left as you enter the store was picked up from a roadside seller on a trip back from Kozhikode. 'These are things that only I would do for the brand,' says Jeevan. He was constantly thinking of what-to and how-to, and his attention went into the tiniest details, such as the hooks that ensure the curtains in the trial room never accidentally open. Cultural or personal significance The circular carved wood pieces on the ceiling from which hang brass chains (to hang dresses), the appliquéd plantain leaf coaster-style pieces (not for sale) and the painted brick red plantain tree on the wall, the framed lines of a film song and the Malayalam letters on the upholstery are not just 'fun', but loaded with cultural or personal significance. 'I was picking up something for the store wherever I was going. Gradually, the space built itself,' he says. Rouka, as a label, derives its identity from the space it is in. The house his grandfather built in 1961 at Valanjambalam, the one with the mango trees, immortalised in Jeevan's designs and artwork, is the foundation. 'That house has organically becomeRoukabecause we did not start with a strong graphic branding; the house has become the branding. Everything that has become about the label, which has become about Kerala, including the mango tree, gradually came out of that space.' The branding, for him, is not about graphics but an intangible concept. That first store moulded him. Back when he opened it in 2013, he says his aesthetic was shabby chic. A wooden bed served as the display counter, pipes were racks… a kind of make-do with what is available, like any brand in its nascence would. After a decade or so, it was time to move. 'We did not move because we did not like that space. We moved because we wanted to spread our wings a little more, flaunt our existence some more.' He says he has brought 80% of the original space to the new store. In intangible terms, of course. Experiential shopping According to Jeevan, retail in Kerala has changed after the floods of 2018 and post-COVID, and the focus shifted to shopping being experiential. 'It is not about the numbers you get from a space, but about how people feel when they come to the space.' With this move, his studio and store are also now in the same space, albeit on different floors. Jeevan has woven sustainability into his design philosophy and the store, organically. Those familiar with his work know this, and some of it you can see first-hand in the store. The artwork, embroidered and framed, is made from leftover fabric. The woodwork — old furniture re-purposed into display cages and shelves by local carpenters; a stately wooden Art Deco cash desk from a hotel in a new home; the door of a cupboard transformed into a display unit. These are all elements that speak to sustainability. He is now considering solar-powered panels. As the conversation comes to a close, a question about what he likes best about the space makes him pause before he answers, 'I am very comfortable in this expression. I didn't feel like I was compromising on something when I was making it. I have put in my philosophy very unapologetically in this place.'
Time of India
03-08-2025
- General
- Time of India
On Friendship Day, Akola Celebrates the Birthday of a Tree Named 'Jeevan' — A Touching Tribute to Nature and Green Bonds
1 2 3 4 Akola: In a heartfelt and unique Friendship Day celebration, environmentalists in Akola marked the birthday of a grand banyan tree, affectionately named 'Jeevan' (meaning "life"), at the city's Adarsh Park. "This isn't just any tree — it has become a symbol of rebirth, resilience, and the enduring bond between humans and nature," the environmentalists said. In 2016, a massive storm hit the Hirabai Plot area of Akola, uprooting a decades-old banyan tree. Refusing to let it die, a group of nature lovers led by Ajay Gawande decided to save it. They replanted it in Adarsh Park, giving it not only a new home but also a new name: 'Jeevan'. Since then, its birthday has been celebrated every Friendship Day — a gesture that symbolizes friendship between humanity and the environment. On Sunday, children tied friendship bands to the tree, a birthday cake was cut, and the park was decorated with vibrant balloons. Dozens of environmental enthusiasts gathered to express their affection for 'Jeevan', which now stands tall, offering shade, beauty, and a message of sustainability. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like New Container Houses Indonesia (Prices May Surprise You) Container House | Search ads Search Now Undo "This tree is part of our lives. We named it 'Jeevan' because it represents life itself. Celebrating its birthday reminds us of our responsibility to care for nature," said Gawande. NCP MLC Amol Mitkari, who attended the celebration, praised the initiative and emphasised the need for greater environmental awareness. Environmentalist Rajani Ghadge, who was also present, added, "Trees are living beings too. When we befriend them, we begin to understand what true harmony with nature means." Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Friendship Day wishes , messages and quotes !
New Indian Express
26-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Indian Express
Fahadh Faasil reveals dream to star in remake of Padmarajan's cult classic ‘Season'
Actor Fahadh Faasil, whose latest film Maareesan hit cinemas on Friday, has expressed his long-standing desire to star in a remake of Padmarajan's 1989 classic Season. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Fahadh named the Mohanlal-starrer as one of his five all-time favourite films and admitted he has been persistently urging acclaimed director Amal Neerad to revisit the project. 'I'll say yes to the film in a heartbeat if Amal agrees to direct it,' the actor revealed. Season, an action thriller that follows Jeevan, a hotel owner in Kovalam who is imprisoned after being caught with drugs, has achieved cult status over the years. The story takes a gripping turn when Jeevan meets a foreigner in prison, an encounter that proves pivotal to the plot. Many critics and fans alike believe the film was released well ahead of its time.
New Indian Express
23-07-2025
- New Indian Express
Man arrested for attempted rape on school teacher in Odisha's Ashok Nagar
BERHAMPUR: Berhampur police on Tuesday arrested a 29-year-old man on charges of attempting to rape a school teacher in Ashok Nagar area of the city. The accused is Jeevan Mishra of Cooperative colony in Berhampur. The incident reportedly took place on July 13. Police said the 27-year-old victim was recently appointed as a Sanskrit teacher at a private school and stayed in a hostel. The woman alleged that she came in contact with the accused through Instagram around a year ago and they used to regularly talk over phone. On July 13, she wanted to purchase some household items and Jeevan helped her with the shopping. Later, Jeevan forced her to go with him to his aunt's house in Ashok Nagar. When they reached Ashok Nagar, there was no one at the house. The accused reportedly touched the woman inappropriately and attempted to rape her. However, she escaped from the spot and returned to her hostel. Police said the incident left the woman traumatised and depressed. She was admitted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital at Berhampur following the incident. After being discharged from the hospital on Monday, she lodged a complaint with police. Berhampur SP Saravana Vivek M said the accused was produced in court and further investigation is underway.
