BREAKING: Kareena Kapoor-starrer The Buckingham Murders to be the opening film at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival

The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival (October 27 to November 5) is excited to announce that this year’s Opening Night film will be The Buckingham Murders, directed by Hansal Mehta, produced by Ektaa R Kapoor, and co-produced by Indian actress and star Kareena Kapoor Khan, who will all attend the film’s red carpet event. It will receive its International Premiere on Friday, October 27 at the NMACC (Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre), following a successful World Premiere at the 67th BFI London Film Festival.

Director Hansal Mehta’s moody procedural is an exploration of grief and our longing for closure, and captures the human cost of our polarised times, featuring a career-best performance by Khan. The story follows cop and single mother Jasmeet Bhamra (Kareena Kapoor Khan), who recently lost her child in a shooting spree, as she transfers to a market town north of London and is assigned the case of a missing child.

Anupama Chopra, Festival Director at Jio MAMI, said, "Hansal Mehta and Ektaa Kapoor have redefined storytelling across formats. In The Buckingham Murders, they join hands with another formidable artist - Kareena. We are delighted to announce The Buckingham Murders as the opening film at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.”

Director Hansal Mehta expresses, “The Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival has been home to me ever since my rebirth as a filmmaker with Shahid (2013). Coming back here with The Buckingham Murders as the opening film is indeed a proud moment for me personally. It's the story of South Asian communities settled outside India, and it is heartening to see the world take notice of the kind of cinema we are now capable of producing in India. This movie is our labour of love. It’s a thriller, but at the heart of it is a human story about people we may know. Our biggest superpower is our inherent storytelling abilities, and those combined with stellar performances from our extremely talented actors and cutting-edge technology make the South Asian film industry a force to be reckoned with.”

Commenting on her film opening at Jio MAMI, Kareena Kapoor Khan said, “It's an honour for me as an actor and first-time co-producer that my film will open the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival. It's a place where movies are celebrated, and all creative art forms are honoured. I can’t be happier to have our film grace the stage at Jio MAMI. The Buckingham Murders is very special for me since it's my maiden voyage as a co-producer. Working with Hansal and Ektaa is a deeply satisfying and immersive process. We are only hoping our film will reach wider audiences and break barriers globally”.

Ektaa Kapoor, producer, adds, “I couldn't be more thrilled and honoured that The Buckingham Murders graced the prestigious stage of the London Film Festival, and has now gone on to become the Opening Film at Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival! It's a truly exhilarating moment for our film and for everyone who poured their heart and soul into making it a reality. These platforms represent a confluence of the best in cinema from around the world, and it's immensely gratifying to see our work recognized on this global stage. My collaboration with Hansal and Kareena is special, and seeing our work recognized and appreciated at such prestigious festivals is not only a validation of our creative efforts but also a testament to the power of storytelling in bridging cultures and connecting people."

Hansal Mehta will be joined by Kareena Kapoor Khan and Ektaa R Kapoor at the film’s international premiere on Friday, October 27, at the Jio MAMI Mumbai Film Festival.

Besides Kareena Kapoor Khan, it also stars Ash Tandon (of Bodyguard fame), Ranveer Brar (MasterChef India), and Keith Allen (Kingsman: The Golden Circle). It is directed by Hansal Mehta and written by Aseem Arrora, Kashyap Kapoor, and Raghav Raj Kakker. The film is produced by Balaji Telefilms and TBM Films alongside Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, and Kareena Kapoor Khan. The international sales will be handled by Madhu Entertainment.

Also Read: The Buckingham Murders’ first poster: Kareena Kapoor Khan’s first look as a detective is out

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The Buckingham Murders' first poster: Kareena Kapoor Khan's first look as a detective is out

Hansal Mehta's directorial The Buckingham Murders has left its indelible mark at the BFI London Film Festival 2023 and received a standing ovation from the audience. As the film's incredible feat at the global level left the audience craving for more, the makers without any delay released the first official poster bringing the first look of its lead Kareena Kapoor Khan looking absolutely unique!

Looking absolutely gritty and gripping, the first official look poster of The Buckingham Murders truly accelerated the excitement to watch the film. Featuring Kareena Kapoor Khan in the poster caught by two cops, it would definitely be a very different experience to watch the actress essaying the character of a detective and mother. While Kareena is looking truly strong, it looks like the film is about to bring a captivating story of international standard.

Earlier, in a post Kareena had written a note for her character Jas Bhamra. She penned, "Jas was a character I have been waiting to play for the last 23 years, being a huge fan of the detective series genre… watching everything from Karamchand to Helen Mirren in Prime Suspect to Hercule Poirot in Agatha Christie to Kate Winslet in Mare of Easttown, I was just dying to be that detective woman."

It stars an excellent ensemble cast Kareena Kapoor Khan, Ash Tandon, Ranveer Brar, and Keith Allen. Directed by Hansal Mehta, and written by Aseem Arrora, Kashyap Kapoor, and Raghav Raj Kakker. Produced by Balaji Telefilms and TBM Films alongside Shobha Kapoor, Ektaa R Kapoor, and Kareena Kapoor Khan.

Also Read: Kareena Kapoor Khan praises Alia Bhatt, calls her the best in this generation

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Rasika Dugal’s Lord Curzon Ki Haveli to have its European premiere at Razors Reel Flanders at Belgium

Actor Anshuman Jha's debut directorial Lord Curzon Ki Haveli starring Arjun Mathur and Rasika Dugal is making waves around the globe. After a successful world premiere in August as the Centrepiece film at IFFM, Australia, a North American Premiere in September to a standing ovation as the Closing film at the Chicago South Asian Film Festival & a stupendous Canadian Premiere to a housefull opening night at International South Asian Film Festival in Vancouver earlier in October, the film is now set for its European Premiere at one of the biggest Genre festivals in the world - Razors Reel Flanders - in Belgium on November 2nd.

Speaking about it, director, Anshuman Jha, said, “Lord Curzon Ki Haveli is a pure genre film, in its truest sense, and I am so excited with this news. The curation at Razors Reel Flanders has been top-notch over the years & it was a dream to make the cut there. To have our European Premiere there in the 'Discovery Section' is a BIG shot in the arm for us & we are very grateful."

Produced by Golden Ratio Films, Adya Films, and First Ray Films, the film is one of the few Asian films to be selected at Europe's largest genre festival & will be screened at 6 pm on November 2 at Brugge, Belgium. ALSO READ: Rasika Dugal starrer Lord Curzon Ki Haveli, directed by Anshuman Jha, gets standing ovation at Chicago South Asian Film Festival

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Kirti Kulhari to make her international feature debut with Sach is Life

Actor Kirti Kulhari is set to go international with her latest feature Sach is Life. The slice-of-life film, based on the extraordinary true events of an Indian immigrant family based out of the US, will mark Kirti's international debut. Written and directed by Harsh Mahadeshwar, Sach is Life is based on the original life story of the Munshi family. The film is produced by Romila Saraf Bhat, Rahul Bhat, Red Bison Productions located in Princeton, New Jersey.

According to the makers, Sach is Life narrates the compelling tale of a devoted couple who remain united in their determination to provide their three-year-old son, diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a life that he deserves. Kirti Kulhari, who plays the role of the mother, Daisy Munshi, said she is thrilled to star in the film and feels special that Sach is Life marks her international debut.

The actor—known for her powerful performances in projects like Four More Shots Please!, Criminal Justice, Pink and Human—said Sach is Life chronicles a story of rising above one's circumstances to unleash the "power of unconditional love, celebrate human spirit and to always hold on to that little thing called hope".

"The makers are from the US but it's an Indian story. I'm extremely excited to collaborate with a crew from the US and to work in an environment outside of India. I'll do my best to make it a film that we all are going to be proud of," Kirti said in a statement.

Sach is Life is gearing to go on floors next year around April. The film will be shot in Kashmir, New Delhi, New Orleans, New Jersey and New York. Kirti said she's currently in New York and has been prepping for the film for the last two to three months.

"I was in Houston, Texas in August where my writer-director lives. We met up a few times. We started going through the script scene by scene, totally going into the depths of every scene and getting to know the characters and the tone of the film."

Before Sach is Life goes on floors, Kirti said the plan is to "extensively workshop" and relentlessly work on the script, to bring the inspiring story to life. As part of the prep, she is also scheduled to meet Daisy Munshi, whose character she is set to portray.

"This is also the first time I am playing a real-life character. The family lives in Albany. We are meeting the whole family, especially Daisy ji whose character I am playing and her son, Sachin Munshi. That's a big part of the prep that I am really looking forward to. I think it will give me a lot of understanding of her story.

"I will also get to understand her personality, just by observing her, her mannerisms. It's a very challenging, tough, intense role and I know that the only way I can do this is by going all in," she added.

Sach is Life also co-stars actor Jim Sarbh. Further details about the film are awaited.

Also Read: Kirti Kulhari confirms Khichdi 2; promises sequel will be “tastier, spicier and funnier”

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Urvashi Rautela seeks help to find lost 24 carat gold iPhone at Narendra Modi stadium during India-Pakistan match

Actress Urvashi Rautela, who was among the fortunate ones to witness India's triumphant victory over Pakistan at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium during the World Cup 2023, recently shared her plea to locate her missing 24 carat real gold iPhone, which she believed she misplaced at the stadium.

Taking to her social media platform, Urvashi Rautela, on October 15, reached out to her followers and posted, “Lost my 24 carat real gold i phone at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad! If anyone comes across it, please help. Contact me ASAP!” In a bid to heighten the chances of recovery, she tagged the official accounts of Ahmedabad Stadium and Narendra Modi Stadium in her post. The actress also included relevant hashtags such as Lost Phone, Ahmedabad Stadium, Help Needed, and indvspak to increase the post's visibility. Soon after her plea went public, the Ahmedabad Police responded with a concise comment, “Mobile phone detail.”

Lost my 24 carat real gold i phone at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad! If anyone comes across it, please help. Contact me ASAP! #LostPhone #AhmedabadStadium #HelpNeeded #indvspak@modistadium @ahmedabadpolice Tag someone who can help pic.twitter.com/2OsrSwBuba — URVASHI RAUTELA (@UrvashiRautela) October 15, 2023

Prior to this incident, Urvashi had shared a video from the stadium where she enthusiastically cheered on the Indian cricket team from the stands. For the occasion, the actress chose to wear a striking shiny blue bodycon dress.

 

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Urvashi Rautela, known for her roles in movies like Singh Saab the Great, Sanam Re, Hate Story 4, has an upcoming lineup of films, including Skanda, Dil Hai Gray, and Black Rose. Her most recent project was Inspector Avinash, which was released on JioCinema on May 18 and featured actors like Randeep Hooda, Amit Sial, Abhimanyu Singh, and Freddy Daruwala.

Also Read: Netizens ROASTS Urvashi Rautela for calling Pawan Kalyan CM of Andhra Pradesh

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EXCLUSIVE: Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna to commence shoot for Chhava: The Great Warrior from October 16

Vicky Kaushal’s Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, which released earlier this year and also starred Sara Ali Khan, gave a boost to the industry in terms of box office. He was then seen in Vijay Krishna Acharya’s The Great Indian Family. The release of Vicky’s Sam Bahadur, which is eagerly looked forward, is keenly awaited. Along with this film, the actor has an ambitious historical saga Chhava: The Great Warrior, which is the biopic on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. For the unversed, he was the son of the founder of the Maratha empire Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Saibai Bhosale.

Bollywood Hungama has come to know that the movie is all set to go on floors on October 16 in Mumbai. We have also come to know that the first schedule will be for a week.

Chhava stars Rashmika Mandanna opposite Vicky. The film, which is a tribute to the great historical warrior, is directed by Rahul Janardan Jadhav and produced by Sunny Rajani and Vaibhav Bhor. It is adapted from author Dr. Jaysingrao Pawar’s Marathi book on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

Chhava will be Rashmika’s first historical in Bollywood. Before that movie comes up, she has Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal, where she is cast opposite Ranbir Kapoor.

Also Read: Sam Bahahur: Vicky Kaushal drops an intriguing poster ahead of trailer launch; see photo

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EXCLUSIVE: Vicky Kaushal, Rashmika Mandanna to commence shoot for Chhava: The Great Warrior from October 16

Vicky Kaushal’s Zara Hatke Zara Bachke, which released earlier this year and also starred Sara Ali Khan, gave a boost to the industry in terms of box office. He was then seen in Vijay Krishna Acharya’s The Great Indian Family. The release of Vicky’s Sam Bahadur, which is eagerly looked forward, is keenly awaited. Along with this film, the actor has an ambitious historical saga Chhava: The Great Warrior, which is the biopic on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj. For the unversed, he was the son of the founder of the Maratha empire Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and Saibai Bhosale.

Bollywood Hungama has come to know that the movie is all set to go on floors on October 16 in Mumbai. We have also come to know that the first schedule will be for a week.

Chhava stars Rashmika Mandanna opposite Vicky. The film, which is a tribute to the great historical warrior, is directed by Rahul Janardan Jadhav and produced by Sunny Rajani and Vaibhav Bhor. It is adapted from author Dr. Jaysingrao Pawar’s Marathi book on Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj.

Chhava will be Rashmika’s first historical in Bollywood. Before that movie comes up, she has Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s Animal, where she is cast opposite Ranbir Kapoor.

Also Read: Sam Bahahur: Vicky Kaushal drops an intriguing poster ahead of trailer launch; see photo

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