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&pictures HD! to air world HD premiere of ‘The Last Color’ starring Neena Gupta
Mumbai: &picturesHD is set to bring to audiences the world HD premiere of the award-winning film, The Last Color, on 12 January, 8 p.m.
Produced by FilmKaravan and directed by Michelin-starred chef Vikas Khanna, The Last Color promises us a gleam of hope and light in today’s fast-paced world. The film is set to pave its way into your hearts and leave you full of emotions and zeal.
Set in Banaras, the film addresses an age-old taboo surrounding widows in Vrindavan and Varanasi, India. The Last Color traces the journey of a widow, Noor (Neena Gupta), and her bond with a lovely young girl, Chhoti (Aqsa Siddiqui), and brings to light how Chhoti adds a punch of love, joy, and colour to Noor’s life. The supremely versatile and elegant Gupta slips into the role of Noor with ease, power, and a strong screen presence. Known for immersing herself into any character and making it her own, Gupta, fondly known as ‘Neena ji’ is loved by audiences of all age groups. Her relatability, her natural approach to life, and her immense passion for her characters leave us wanting for more.
Talking about the world HD premiere, Khanna said, “The Last Color is a film that is very close to my heart and my childhood. The film is meant to be savoured like one’s favourite dish and is like an experience that takes you on a journey like never before. To showcase these sorts of emotions and a strong character was indeed challenging, and who better than Neena Gupta to sink into this character and make it her own. She was extremely supportive and helped me with many inputs while we were shooting. Each scene of this film is crafted with great thought and eventually the goal is to nudge the audiences and somewhere unfold the entire experience of a widow through the festival of colors, Holi. It was my heartfelt desire that the film reaches maximum audiences, and I am delighted that my distribution partner FilmKaravan made this happen. Moreover, I am looking forward to the premiere of the film on &pictures HD and hope that audiences love it.”
“When I heard the script of the film, I was left with a rush of emotions and wanted the world to see this story. I am glad that Khanna has brought such a beautiful vision to the audience, and working with him was indeed a refreshing and creatively satisfying experience. Every sequence was challenging in its own way and helped me explore deeper aspects of my vulnerabilities as an actor. The film was shot on the ghats of Banaras, which was supremely enjoyable. Moreover, at its core, the film showcases a beautiful friendship between my character Noor and a nine-year-old girl, played by Aqsa Siddiqui. I hope audiences enjoy watching the film,” said Gupta.
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Rashmika Mandanna, Shanaya Kapoor and Naila Grrewal climb IMDb’s Indian celebrity rankings
Upcoming films and returning shows are driving fan interest across Bollywood and streaming
MUMBAI: Bollywood’s popularity contest has a new weekly scorecard, and the numbers are telling. IMDb’s Popular Indian Celebrities list for this week places Shanaya Kapoor at number six, buoyed by buzz around her film Tu Yaa Main. Naila Grrewal slots in at seven on the back of the returning comedy series Maamla Legal Hai, while Rashmika Mandanna climbs to eighth, riding mounting anticipation for Cocktail 2.
The list, available exclusively on the IMDb app for Android and iOS, tracks trending Indian entertainers and filmmakers each week, drawing on data from more than 200m monthly visits to the platform worldwide.
Further down the rankings, Raaka is keeping two of its biggest names in the spotlight. Deepika Padukone holds 11th position, with Allu Arjun close behind at 13th, as the film continues to find traction with audiences.
The list offers fans a weekly pulse on who is breaking through, who is holding steady, and who is fading. It is a barometer as unsparing as the box office itself.
