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Kartik Aaryan, Katrina Kaif, 'Pathaan' director Siddharth Anand win big at the New York Indie Film Festival
The actress told Firstpost, 'My preparation started when Sriram Raghavan told me about the story during the narration because I had first read the book and had fallen in love with that story.' read more One of the most prestigious showcases for independent cinema globally, the Indie Film Festival in New York is known for spotlighting powerful, artistic, and culturally rooted storytelling. This year, Indian cinema dominated the global stage, with multiple awardees across major categories, led by standout wins for Chandu Champion, Binny and Family, filmmaker Siddharth Anand, Kartik Aaryan, and Katrina Kaif. Kartik Aaryan won Best Actor for his transformative role in Chandu Champion, which also bagged the coveted Best Film award. Katrina Kaif took home Best Actress for her performance in Merry Christmas. Joining the victory lap was Mahaveer Jain Films' Binny and Family, a moving family drama that earned the Best Family Film award, while Anjini Dhawan was named Best Debutante Female for her performance as Binny. Filmmaker Siddharth Anand was honored with Best Director for his 'Fighter'. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Katrina Kaif on her prep for Merry Christmas The actress told Firstpost, 'My preparation started when Sriram Raghavan told me about the story during the narration because I had first read the book and had fallen in love with that story. Sriram also felt this could be the perfect collaboration we could do together. When he narrated the whole story, the first thing I did was that I went home and wrote a whole backstory.' 'Who was Maria? What drove her to take this decision? What has happened to her inner self and why does she fall for this guy? Why is her relationship with her husband like this? The best thing about Sriram is that he challenges you to keep thinking. I don't think he even realizes how much he challenges you. He forces you to find honesty and connection to your character,' added Kaif.
India.com
01-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
This 2 hour 18 minute suspense thriller will keep you hooked from beginning, climax starts from interval, had no superstars, lead actors are…, the film is…
If you have seen the film, then you must remember this dialogue. People like suspense thriller films a lot. Many such films were made in Bollywood, which also did wonders. But in the year 2018, a film was released, for which the makers spent Rs 32 crore, and when the film was released, the film shook the box office by earning a lot not only in India but all over the world. This film was out of the league, 'Andhadhun'. Its story is new as well as unique, which keeps you hooked till the end. This film by Sriram Raghavan is full of suspense and romance. There are many such scenes after watching which you will not feel like leaving your seat. Due to the tight script in this film of Sriram Raghavan, it does not give you a chance to blink. 'Andhadhun' will excite you during the climax. 2018's dark comedy crime thriller 'Andhadhun' is considered one of the best films made in Indian cinema. The film had many ups and downs and a shocking climax, which kept the audience glued to their seats till the end. Every turn of the film surprised people. Something new is going to happen every moment in this film. The same is the case with 'Andhadhun'. There are many twists and turns. In the 10th minute, what you are thinking does not happen, something different happens. The story of the film is about a piano player (Ayushmann Khurrana) who is blind. He earns his living by playing piano in his girlfriend Radhika Apte's restaurant. On the other hand, there is Tabu who has to marry a star (Anil Dhawan) to become rich. Later she is also called a rich wife. Everything is going well, meanwhile one day Anil Dhawan suddenly dies. Anil's death becomes a murder mystery. Ayushmann Khurrana is also accused. However, he is blind. So how would he have seen this murder, or due to blindness, he cannot be an eyewitness. From here, the story starts taking a different turn. This film has been remade three times in the South. It was remade as 'Bhramam' in Malayalam, 'Andhagan' in Tamil and 'Maestro' in Telugu. Released in October 2018, this film collected a total of 96 crores in India. In April 2019, 'Andhadhun' was released in China under the name 'Piano Player', where this film became a blockbuster and earned a whopping 330 crores. This film left behind many films by collecting 440 crores worldwide. After impressing audiences and critics around the world, Andhadhun won three National Film Awards. Sriram Raghavan for Best Hindi Feature Film, Ayushmann Khurrana for Best Actor and Sriram Raghavan, Arijit Biswas, Pooja Ladha Surti, Yogesh Chandekar and Hemant Rao received National Film Awards for Best Screenplay.
News18
30-04-2025
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- News18
Shah Rukh Khan Didn't Want His Baazigar Character To Have A Dark Past
Filmmaker Sriram Raghavan, known for his thrillers, recently shared that he once wrote a story that turned out to be very similar to Baazigar — without realising it at the time. In a chat with Pinkvilla, he said he noticed the overlap much later. He also spoke about how Shah Rukh Khan had strong ideas about how the lead character should be shown, and that he wasn't fully convinced by the version directed by Abbas-Mustan. Sriram Raghavan revealed that his version of the story was strongly inspired by the novel A Kiss Before Dying, which had been made into a Hollywood film and later loosely adapted into Baazigar. He said his script followed the book more closely. In his version, the main character is a psychopath whose only goal is to marry into a rich family. 'I was more faithful to the book. And in the book, the guy is just a psychopath… uska kya hai… he wants to get married rich… usko ek ameer ghar mein shaadi karna hai. Aur usmein kya hai, the first girl he loves… she loves him too. But she gets pregnant, and her father is so orthodox ki usko malum ho gaya hai ki aisa kuch hua hai."
News18
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
When Sriram Raghavan Almost made Baazigar With Shah Rukh Khan
Sriram Raghavan admitted being very impressed with the story of a novel and wanted to make a film on it. Counted as one of Shah Rukh Khan 's finest films, 1993's Baazigar remains a fan favourite to date. From the actors' strong performances to the intense dialogues and an intense plot, the Abbas-Mustan directorial turned into a Bollywood gem. While the director duo received much acclaim for their work in the film, not many know that filmmaker Sriram Raghavan also worked on a similar script as Baazigar and even wanted to make a film on it. Known for directing films like Badlapur and Andhadhun, Raghavan, in a recent interview, recalled an anecdote from his struggling days. Speaking to Pinkvilla, Sriram Raghavan shared that he was quite impressed after reading a novel in his initial days in Bollywood and even wanted to make a film on it. 'I was just a guy with the story, so then I started writing that, and I had finished a version of it," he continued. The director further revealed that he discussed the idea with Tinnu Anand, only to learn that a film based on the particular novel was already being made, and he, too, was acting in it. While he might have failed to direct the film, Sriram Raghavan did not miss the chance to watch Baazigar in the theatres and witness the audience enjoying it. Further in the conversation, the filmmaker shared that he would have made the film a bit differently, focusing on making it more like the original novel. He said that the original story is based on a psychopath who wants to become a millionaire and kiss three girls to fulfill his dream. Not just that, he even met Baazigar star Shah Rukh Khan and the film's original director, Abbas-Mustan, and shared the entire scenario. On pitching the story of Vidhu Vinod Chopra, he got the suggestion to make it more entertaining with some songs. Rest assured, Baazigar arrived as a turning point for Shah Rukh Khan, showing him as an anti-hero. The film also features actors Kajol, Shilpa Shetty and Johny Lever. Having completed 31 years since its release, fans have now been speculating about a potential sequel with the superstar back in action. First Published:
Indian Express
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Sriram Raghavan recalls unknowingly writing his own version of Baazigar
Entertainment 53 min ago In a recent conversation with Pinkvilla, Sriram Raghavan revealed that during his struggling days, he had unknowingly begun adapting the same story that would eventually become Baazigar.
