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Shemaroo Entertainment Releases Padmaavat On Blu-ray and DVD for Cinema Lovers
MUMBAI: Shemaroo Entertainment Limited, one of India’s leading global content power house, released the Blu-rays and DVDs of Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s magnum opus, Padmaavat- one of the most expensive Indian films ever made.
The epic period drama is loosely based on the poem Padmavat by Malik Muhammad Jayasi and has a stellar star cast of Bollywood’s leading names, Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone and Shahid Kapoor in the lead roles.
Set in medieval Rajasthan, the story revolves around Queen Padmavati, who is married to a noble king and lives in a prosperous fortress with their subjects until an ambitious Sultan hears of Padmavati’s beauty and forms an obsessive love for the Queen of Mewar and decides to attack the kingdom.
The movie released earlier this year, was a huge commercial success and is one of the highest-grossing Indian films of all time. Cinema lovers can now buy the Blu-Ray version for Rs. 999/- and the double discDVD Set for Rs. 499/- which is available in leading key retail outlets across Indiaand also on Amazon, Flipkart& Shemaroo.com. The Blu-ray version is available only in Hindi language with English subtitles whereas the DVD set is available in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu with English sub-titles.
The ownership of physical media offers cinema lovers the personalized experience which is worth conserving! The Blu-ray version of Padmaavat will be a treat to the eyes with the exemplary visuals and cinematography. Padmaavat is a Viacom 18 Motion Pictures & Bhansali Productions presentation.
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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
