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&pictures brings World Television Premiere of notebook on November 16
MUMBAI: Nitin Kakkar’s romantic drama Notebook reminds the time when one didn’t have to swipe right to find love. Introducing debutants Pranutan Bahl and Zaheer Iqbal as Firdaus and Kabir Kaul respectively, the movie is an adaptation of the Thai drama 'The Teacher’s Diary'. Notebook will have its World Television Premiere on Saturday, 16th November at 9:30 pm only on &pictures under the property Saturday Premiere Nights.
Commenting on her debut, Pranutan Bahl says, “Notebook is a one of kind love story where the characters fall in love with people they have not met. While the concept is lesser known in today’s day and age, we got to know of many such real-life stories while shooting for the film. The movie narrates a charming romance where there is longing, and unconditional love and I hope everyone watched the World Television Premiere on &pictures. Notebook will always be a film I hold close to my heart, as the character Firdaus will always be the most special to me.”
Zaheer Iqbal said, “When the script of Notebook was read, I instantly liked the story because it wasn’t a conventional love story as it was unique in every way. Even the character I play, it is of a boy who has gone through a lot which traumatized him in a way. However, his life takes a U-turn when he decides to teach at a school where he stumbles upon Firdaus’ notebook. On Reading the way she perceives the world and expresses her feelings is what encourages him to look at life differently. Viewers who missed this in the theatres can catch this beautiful love story on &pictures on 16th November.”
Set in a small secluded school in one of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia – Wular Lake, Kashmir; the movie narrates the story of two individuals who fall in love with each other through a notebook. The school with an attendance of seven students lacks basic amenities like running water and electricity and is on the verge of shutting down as there are no teachers. Coming in as saviour is Kabir Kaul, an ex-army officer who decides to teach at his late father’s school – Wular Public School. With no professional training he finds it hard to teach and deal with the kids. Just when he is about to give up, he stumbles upon Firdaus’ notebook in the drawer of the desk. With small moments captured, and many thoughts jotted down, Kabir begins to fall in love with Firdaus. Will he ever meet Firdaus and express his love for her or will it remain a one-sided love story?
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Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat Premieres 14 Feb on Zee
Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat world TV premiere 14 Feb at 8pm passion meets politics.
MUMBAI: Cupid’s arrow just got a plot twist and it’s heading straight for your TV screen. This Valentine’s Day, Zee Cinema is turning up the heat with the world television premiere of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat, a raw, rule-breaking romantic drama that proves love doesn’t always come wrapped in roses.
Set to air on Saturday, 14 February at 8pm, the film stars Harshvardhan Rane and Sonam Bajwa, directed by Milap Zaveri. It dives headfirst into obsession, heartbreak, and the kind of unconditional love that leaves scorch marks. Rane plays Vikramaditya, a powerful politician whose all-consuming passion for actress Adaa spirals into chaos when his feelings go unreturned unleashing a storm of emotion, misunderstanding, and life-altering consequences.
The timing couldn’t be sharper. Audiences are clearly craving intense love stories over sugar-coated ones, and this film taps straight into that vein. Harshvardhan Rane already has a loyal fanbase from his cult hit Sanam Teri Kasam, which cemented his status as the go-to guy for heart-wrenching romance especially among younger viewers who keep the film on repeat.
Milap Zaveri captured the film’s beating heart, “This film is about love that doesn’t follow rules. With Valentine’s Day being a time when audiences gravitate towards romantic narratives, the television premiere of Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat on Zee Cinema felt like the perfect fit. The continued love for intense romances shows there is a strong emotional appetite for such stories.”
Rane himself called it a story rooted in messy, honest emotion, “Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat explores love in its most intense and vulnerable form where emotions are messy and deeply human. It’s a story that doesn’t shy away from passion or pain on Valentine’s Day making it even more special as it reflects the many shades of love people experience.”
Sonam Bajwa added her take, “Ek Deewane Ki Deewaniyat is not a conventional love story, it’s raw, intense and emotional. Valentine’s Day is usually associated with happy romance but this film explores love in its most vulnerable form.”
So if your Valentine’s plans include more than chocolates and clichés, tune in to Zee Cinema at 8pm on 14 February. Because sometimes the most unforgettable love stories aren’t the ones that end neatly, they’re the ones that leave you questioning just how far passion can push before everything changes.
