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FTBHJ to release on Spuul.com on 13 Nov
MUMBAI: Bollywood film ‘Future Toh Bright Hai Ji’, which is currently running in theatres, will release online on Spuul.com, ten days after the film’s theatrical release on 2 November.
Starting 13 November, movie lovers worldwide, including India, can instantly watch ‘Future Toh Bright Hai Ji’ (FTBHJ) anytime, anywhere on a wide variety of devices by signing up for an account on Spuul.com or downloading Spuul’s free app for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.
Spuul.com, which already has over a million views, will allow movie buffs worldwide and in India to watch the film on the web as well as on their mobile devices.
Commenting on the film’s unique online release, V One Entertainment Director Ashok Jain said, “When we distribute films, our key endeavour is to maximize their reach. I am delighted that this online release on Spuul will not only take FTBHJ to a far larger audience worldwide, but will also revolutionize film distribution. I am very happy that V One Entertainment is ushering in something as significant as this.”
Spuul South Asia head Prakash Ramchandani said, “We are confident that thanks to the all-important factors of instant access, convenience, top quality streaming and an excellent overall viewing experience at home or on the go, FTBHJ’s online release on Spuul will ensure that many more movie buffs, worldwide, enjoy the movie. It will also significantly energize the film industry by putting the spotlight on the growing audience that watches Indian movies online.”
FTBHJ is the story of a young small town couple trying to make it big in Mumbai. After struggling for long, the couple visits an astrologer and is led to believe that their life will change for the better in seven days. Watch FTBHJ to find out if things turn around for the better.
The film has been directed by Sanjay Amar, with music by Mohinderjeet Singh and songs sung by Sunidhi Chauhan, Shaan and Neeraj Shridhar. The star cast includes Aamir Bashir, Satish Kaushik, Sonal Sehgal, Neelima Azim, Delnaz Paul and Vipin Sharma.
Hindi
Shekhar Suman opens acting academy in Mumbai
The veteran actor-presenter launches SSFA, promising immersive, mentorship-led training for aspiring actors and storytellers
Mumbai: Forty years in front of the camera, and Shekhar Suman still isn’t done. The actor, host, writer and director, one of Indian entertainment’s most restless polymaths, is now training his sights on the next generation, launching the Shekhar Suman Film Academy (SSFA) in Mumbai on 22nd April 2026. Registrations for the inaugural batch are already open.
SSFA pitches itself squarely against formula-driven acting schools, leading with an intensive three-month programme that Suman says he personally designed and will largely conduct himself. The curriculum blends voice and speech work, emotional access, body awareness and camera technique with the Linklater Voice Method, film language and on-set discipline, and rounds off with a student film, giving trainees their first taste of a real set.
Masterclasses with actors, casting directors and filmmakers sit alongside the core course. The academy is conceived as a platform that will eventually sprawl into screenwriting, direction, cinematography, music production and post-production: a full creative ecosystem rather than a single acting school.
“For me, this academy is not just an institution. It is a very personal way of giving back to the craft that has given me everything,” said Suman. “Over the years, acting has taught me discipline, imagination, resilience, and the importance of truth in performance. Through this academy, I hope to create something that goes beyond training and becomes a true creative journey for every student who walks in.”
Behind the scenes, the academy is backed by GBM Studios. Dharmesh Sangani, founder and visionary, is the driving force, bringing what the academy describes as “a focused approach to creating meaningful opportunities within the industry.” Adhyayan Suman, founder and director and Shekhar’s son, adds a performer’s perspective honed across acting, music and direction. Ekant Babani, partner and chief operating officer, handles strategy and operations.
Entry is deliberately low-barrier. No prior training is needed: applicants sit a basic self-audition test, shifting the focus firmly to potential rather than polish. The academy says it aims to stay accessible while delivering a premium, hands-on experience.
In a country where acting schools multiply almost as fast as OTT platforms, Suman’s personal stamp and his willingness to stand in the room and teach may be the sharpest edge SSFA has. For those ready to test that promise, the curtain is already up. Apply at shekharsumanfilmacademy.com
