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Zee Classic to air award-winning movie ‘Shaheed’ in memory of Bhagat Singh
MUMBAI: This Sunday, March 23, 2014 marks the 83rddeath anniversary of Shaheed Bhagat Singh – one of the most influential revolutionaries of the Indian independence movement. It is one of the most prominent Hindi movies based on the Indian Independence Movement. At a time of immense political unrest, Bhagat Singh prompted the youth in India to fight for Indian Independence. He has been an idol for the youth as well as an inspiration. Zee Classic – the only Hindi movie channel dedicated to showcasing evergreen Hindi films, will air Shaheed – Produced by Kewal Kashyap and directed by S Ram Sharma, this movie was the first of protagonist Manoj Kumar’s series of patriotic films. The movie captures the traumatic life of the legendary freedom fighter.
The movie’s music by Prem Dhawan is cherished to this very day, with several songs written by freedom fighter Ram Prasad Bismil. At the 13th National Film Awards, Shaheed won the award for Best Feature Film in Hindi, the Nargis Dutt Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration and the award for Best Screenplay for B. K. Dutt and Din Dayal Sharma. With heartwarming performances and an amazing soundtrack, the movie Shaheed is a must watch for a lot of reasons.
Speaking about his role in the movie, yesteryears superstar Manoj Kumar said, “It took four years’ research to prepare for the role. I visited newspaper offices and read old magazines to obtain information about the martyr. I even told my producer Kewal Kashyap, that he should make another film but he refused. I also travelled to Chandigarh in Bhagat Singh’s get-up to seek my mother’s approval and after seeing my close resemblance to Bhagat Singh, the doctors asked me to try and convince her to take her medicines. She finally relented and approved of me in the role.”
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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.
