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India Today
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Superboys of Malegaon OTT release: When and where to watch Reema Kagti's film
'Superboys of Malegaon' began streaming on Prime Video after a successful theatrical run. The film opened to great reviews from the audience and critics alike. It premiered in theatres worldwide on February 28, April 25, the streaming giant shared the announcement, stating, "Small town. Big dreams. One unforgettable story #SuperboysOfMalegaon, Watch Now (sic)."Check out the post here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by prime video IN (@primevideoin)advertisement 'Superboys of Malegaon' is inspired by real events and tells the story of Nasir Shaikh, an amateur filmmaker from the small town of Malegaon in Maharashtra. The film depicts how Nasir, alongside his group of friends, creates a movie for the local community, offering a heartfelt exploration of filmmaking, friendship, and by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover, the film is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti under the Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby banners. It features a strong ensemble cast including Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, Shashank Arora, and Anuj Singh film received critical acclaim at major festivals such as the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), the 68th BFI London Film Festival, the Palm Springs International Film Festival, and the Red Sea International Film Watch
News18
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Superboys of Malegaon OTT Release: When And Where To Watch Farhan Akhtar's Film Online?
Last Updated: Superboys of Malegaon is a film based on the life of Nasir Shaikh, an amateur filmmaker from the town of Malegaon. Prime Video has announced the exclusive global streaming premiere of the highly acclaimed movie, Superboys of Malegaon. An Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby production, the Amazon MGM Studios' Original movie is produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Farhan Akhtar, Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti, and directed by Reema Kagti and written by Varun Grover. It features a highly talented ensemble cast, including Adarsh Gourav, Vineet Kumar Singh, and Shashank Arora in the lead roles. The film is now streaming exclusively on Prime Video. Superboys of Malegaon is a film based on the life of Nasir Shaikh, an amateur filmmaker from the town of Malegaon. The residents of the town look to Bollywood cinema for a much-needed escape from daily drudgery. Nasir gets inspired to make a film for the people of Malegaon, by the people of Malegaon. He bands together his ragtag group of friends to bring his vision to life, thereby bringing a fresh lease of life into the town. The film is a poignant yet uplifting take on both filmmaking and friendship – and what happens when those two worlds collide. The film received a standing ovation at its world premiere during the 49th Toronto International Film Festival and earned a Special Mention in the Young Cineastes Award category at the 36th Palm Springs International Film Festival. It was also honoured as Best Film at the inaugural edition of the National Indian Film Festival of Australia. Critics have praised it as a 'resounding tribute to the oddballs who dream" celebrating its engaging narrative and authentic portrayal of grassroots filmmaking. Described as 'a jubilant celebration of the human spirit and a love letter to the art of storytelling," the film has resonated deeply with audiences. The film has been widely appreciated for its inspirational message and compelling characters, making it a must-watch for cinephiles worldwide. First Published:
New York Times
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
His Bollywood Spoofs Brought Joy to a Mill Town. Then Bollywood Came Calling.
Nasir Shaikh, the sleeves of his suede jacket rolled up, used his phone camera as a pocket mirror to touch up his hair. Then he stepped onto the red carpet (it was blue, actually) and stood beneath banners dedicated to filmmaking giants like Chaplin, Scorsese and Spielberg. His own movies, exuberant do-it-yourself productions made with a simple camcorder and a ragtag cast, were about as far from big-budget blockbusters as could be. Yet here he was in Mumbai, the home of Bollywood, celebrated as a cinematic dreamer, attending the opening of a film based on his life. He put one foot forward, tucked a thumb into his jeans pocket and smiled for the cameras. 'Here, sir, here!' the photographers shouted. 'Nasir, sir! Nasir, sir!' Three decades ago, Mr. Shaikh was an attendant in his family's 'video parlor,' as the dingy little halls that showed pirated and unlicensed movies were called. He had an idea: Why couldn't Malegaon, his small city of textile mills less than 200 miles from Mumbai, have a film industry of its own? CHINA PAKISTAN New Delhi INDIA Jamshedpur Kolkata Malegaon Mumbai MAHARASHTRA Bay of Bengal 500 miles By The New York Times His formula for 'Mollywood' was shoestring ingenious. He and his friends would recreate popular movies but change them enough to avoid copyright troubles. Since there was already so much sadness in his blighted city, every film would be a comedy. Loom workers and restaurant waiters would play heroes and villains in plots that felt close to home, speaking the dialogue of their own streets. Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
