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Jio Studios, Vishesh Films ropes in South actress Amala Paul, Tahir Raj Bhasin and Amrita Puri for their first web series
MUMBAI: Jio Studios and Vishesh Films have roped in south actress Amala Paul, Tahir Raj Bhasin and Amrita Puri for their first collaboration in the digital space. The web series is being directed by Pushpdeep Bhardwaj.
The show revolves around the relationship between a struggling filmmaker and a top female actor of the 70s. While Tahir will play the upcoming filmmaker, south sensation Amala Paul will essay the role of the superstar. The show also marks Amala’s Hindi debut.
Talking about the show, Mahesh Bhatt says, “I trust the magic of a new beginning in the digital world. Our first web show goes on floors with Amala, Tahir and Amrita, and our talented director Pushpdeep Bhardwaj.”
The filmmaker also tweeted a photograph of himself along with the actors. He wrote: “The magic of a new beginning! Our first web show, a dramatic love story goes on floors. Take a look at our wonderful cast @Amala_ams @TahirRajBhasin @_Amrita_Puri & Dir @PushpdeepBhardw @jiostudios @VisheshFilms.”
Director Pushpdeep Bhardwaj wrote, “To new beginnings! Commencing my digital debut with jiostudios visheshfilms web series, a dramatic love story set in the 70s. @MaheshNBhatt @Amala_ams @TahirRajBhasin @_Amrita_Puri.”
Director Pushpdeep Bhardwaj wrote, “To new beginnings! Commencing my digital debut with jiostudios visheshfilms web series, a dramatic love story set in the 70s. @MaheshNBhatt @Amala_ams @TahirRajBhasin @_Amrita_Puri.”
Expressing his excitement Tahir tweeted, “Super excited about kick starting this series based on a dramatic love story set in 70s Bollywood with @Amala_ams @_Amrita_Puri @MaheshNBhatt & Dir @PushpdeepBhardw @jiostudios @VisheshFilms @JioCinema.”
Amala wrote, “And we roll! Excited to be a part of this journey with the perfect recipe for a dramatic love story set during the 70s Bollywood, what more could have I asked for my Bollywood & digital debut @TahirRajBhasin @_Amrita_Puri @MaheshNBhatt @PushpdeepBhardw @jiostudios @VisheshFilms.”
Amrita said, “Best start to 2020! So thrilled to be part of this dramatic love story. Playing out my dream of being part of 70s Bollywood era Dir by @PushpdeepBhardw with @Amala_ams @TahirRajBhasin @MaheshNBhatt. @jiostudios @VisheshFilms @JioCinema
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Subedaar puts Indian original cinema on the global map with record-breaking Prime Video debut
MUMBAI: Prime Video has a runaway hit on its hands. Subedaar, the gritty action drama starring Anil Kapoor, has stormed to become the most-watched Indian original movie on the platform in its opening weekend, cracking the Top 10 across 31 countries and landing in 91 per cent of India’s pin codes within days of its March 5 premiere.
The film, a visceral, emotionally-charged story of a retired soldier, Subedaar Arjun Maurya, wrestling with civilian life amid crime and corruption, has struck a nerve. Directed by Suresh Triveni and co-starring Radhikka Madan, Mona Singh, Saurabh Shukla, Aditya Rawal, Faisal Malik, and Khushboo Sundar, the film is already being hailed as a showcase for what Indian original storytelling can achieve on the world stage.
“Subedaar’s success is a reflection of the growing scale and global resonance of Indian storytelling,” said Nikhil Madhok, director and head of originals at Prime Video India. “The film’s emotional narrative, its rooted portrayal of a soldier confronting his toughest battles beyond the battlefield, has struck a chord. Anil Kapoor delivers an acting masterclass, while Suresh Triveni’s solid direction and great performances from the ensemble cast have resulted in love and appreciation from customers across the world.”
Kapoor, 62, has been here before, but rarely at this altitude. Written by Triveni and Prajwal Chandrashekar, with dialogues by Triveni, Saurabh Dwivedi, and Chandrashekar, the film is a production by Opening Image Films in association with Anil Kapoor Film & Communication Network (AKFCN), produced by Vikram Malhotra, Kapoor, and Triveni.
Subedaar streams exclusively on Prime Video in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu across India, and in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.
For Prime Video, the numbers tell the real story: one weekend, one film, a global footprint, and a very loud signal that Indian original cinema is no longer just travelling well. It’s arriving.
