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Cillian Murphy skyrocketed to fame due to his role as Tommy Shelby in the BBC period drama show, Peaky Blinders. After the TV series he participated in several projects, but it was the 2023 movie that cemented his name in Hollywood.

Oppenheimer, Christopher Nolan’s genius helped establish the actor’s name in the industry and worldwide. Murphy won the Academy Award for Best Actor for this critically acclaimed film. After a year since his Oscar-winning film’s release, the actor is back onscreen with another project. The first appearance of his new movie, Small Things Like These just got released, launching a wave of excitement among fans.

A new look and a new story: Oscar winner’s newest venture Cillian Murphy in Oppenheimer | Credit: Universal Pictures.

Cillian Murphy won his first-ever Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Oppenheimer. The Christopher Nolan directorial movie along with his BBC hit show,...

Ic 814: The Kandahar Hijack is a six-episode limited series, with which noted Indian filmmaker Anubhav Sinha debuts on the Ott platform. The history behind the hijacking of the Indian Airlines flight Ic 814 is already available in the public domain, so a fictional show inspired by these real-life events may become a frivolous attempt if it doesn’t carefully balance factual accuracy with creative freedom. But Sinha, along with his co-writer Trishant Srivastava and Adrian Levy, who takes credit for the story, respects the gravity of the events. They craft a riveting narrative that not only captures our attention but also compels us to engage deeply with the unfolding drama, even as we remain acutely aware of the outcome. It is a tense hijack thriller that refuses to adhere to the tried and tested tropes of high-octane action sequences or principal characters blurting out nationalistic rhetoric or jingoistic dialogues to...

Netflix’s Ic-814: The Kandahar Hijack revolves around the tragic events of December 24th, 1999, when an Indian passenger plane was hijacked by some Islamist militants while it was flying to Delhi from Kathmandu. At that point in time, the flight had some 176 passengers onboard, along with the crew and their brave captain, Devi Sharan. Despite the Indian government’s initial reluctance to negotiate with terrorists, the officials managed to bring the passengers back to India safely. Anubhav Sinha’s Ic-814 plays like an intense thriller that realistically captures the ordeal hostages went through. So, without any further ado, let’s find out more about these unsung heroes through our cast and character guide.

Captain Devi Sharan

Vijay Varma once again proves his incredible talent by portraying Captain Devi Sharan (or Sharan Dev) in Ic-814: The Kandahar Hijack. We’ve seen Vijay deliver powerful performances in Darlings and Mirzapur, and he doesn’t disappoint here either.

Netflix’s Ic-814 The Kandahar Hijack, created by Anubhav Sinha, is based on a tragic incident that was documented pretty well by the media back in the day. Apart from the media, a lot of films made earlier have been loosely based on the Kandahar hijacking. Captain Devi Sharan has also written a book titled “Flight Into Fear: A Captain’s Story,” where he has spoken about his experience on the hijacked flight and all that he had to endure when he was stuck in the cockpit with a gun pointed at his head. Most of the things shown in the series pertaining to Captain Devi Sharan actually happened in real life. Vijay Verma has portrayed the character of Captain Devi Sharan on screen. Considering Vijay Verma’s character is being treated as the protagonist, I felt a little disappointed after watching the series, as his character was not at all fleshed out.

The Kandahar Hijack is often cited as an example of the failure of Indian diplomacy during a crisis. The delayed decision-making, the fear of taking on the onus, and the lack of a clear vision resulted in the loss of an innocent life and a seven-day-long hijack of Indian Airlines Flight 814. Directed by Anubhav Sinha, Ic 814: The Kandahar Hijack dives deep to understand the delayed negotiation and the impact that it had on the passengers.

The series is an adaptation of Flight Into Fear by Captain Devi Sharan and Srinjoy Chowdhury, starring veteran actors Naseeruddin Shah and Pankaj Kapoor as the chiefs of the crisis management group. The series also features Vijay Verma as Captain Sharan, Patralekhaa Paul as flight attendant Indrani, and Dia Mirza as Shalini Chandra, editor of Indian Headlines. Ic 814: The Kandahar Hijack marks Sinha’s first time directing a series, and while the use...

In cinemas now is the imperfectly perfect rom-com-drama Mr. & Mrs. Mahi, starring Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor. The Sharan Sharma directed film, produced by Karan Johar, Zee Studios, Hiroo Yash Johar, and Apoorva Mehta, is garnering rave reviews. In fact, we gave it 4 stars!

The film tells the story of Mahendra and Mahima and their imperfectly perfect partnership, which fights against all odds to discover the power behind their dreams. Let’s set the scene with the trailer:

We have a very special interview with Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor as they take us inside the film. Giving fabulous answers, each actor delves into their character, what it was like working together again, and so much more!

Talking about why he chose to do the film, Mr. Rao said, “I absolutely fell in love with the story; the moment I read it, I think I reacted very strongly to it,...

Mr & Mrs Mahi Director Sharan Sharma On Film’s Title. (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Mr & Mrs Mahi, starring Rajkummar Rao and Janhvi Kapoor, is all set to release in theatres tomorrow. It’s a romantic sports drama in which Rajkummar plays Mahendra, and Janhvi plays Mahima. It’s a love story with a blend of cricket, where a husband coaches his wife to achieve her dreams of becoming a cricketer. The film is directed by Sharan Sharma.

When the movie ‘Mr & Mrs Mahi’ was announced, many thought it was based on the life of Indian cricketer Mahendra Singh Dhoni, aka Ms Dhoni, and his wife Sakshi Dhoni. The word ‘Mahi’ used to address Dhoni by his fans dearly is what led to the assumptions. However, the movie is not based on them. Koimoi spoke to director Sharan Sharma about the idea behind the film’s title.

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Janhvi Kapoor and Rajkummar Rao is currently busy promoting their upcoming film, Mr. and Mrs. Mahi. The two stars were recently spotted in Varanasi, where they not only promoted the film but also attended the Ganga aarti.

Janhvi was seen wearing a saree, while Rajkummar rocks a casual ensemble. The first frame shows them both looking at each other while flower petals are showered on them. In the next image, they are standing on a bridge, with Janhvi’s head resting on Rajkummar’s shoulder. The last slide captures them holding the aarti thali in their hands.

Aditi Rao Hydari captivated the internet with ‘gajagamini’ walk in Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s period drama. Her seductive walk left a mark on viewers’ hearts.

Gajagamini in Sanskrit is one with the gait of an elephant. The walk is therefore said to be graceful, dignified, and perhaps a slightly regal walk, akin to...

[Warning: The following contains Major spoilers for the Tuesday, January 2 episode of Jeopardy!] As we enter the first semifinal round of  Jeopardy! Second Chance, Michael Cavaliere, a consultant from New York, New York; Sharon Bishop, a high school Spanish teacher from Pawtucket, Rhode Island; and Sophia Weng, a senior social studies major at Harvard College from Chevy Chase, Maryland, had an intense match that saw a contestant make a fatal error. After the first break, Michael earned a substantial lead of $6,400 thanks to his Daily Double wager of $2,600. The lead grew larger when contestants reached Double Jeopardy, with Michael at $10,000, Sharon at $3,400, and Sophia at $2,400. On the first clue of the round, Sophia found the second Daily Double and added $1,400 to her total. With Sophia now coming in hot, Michael secured the third and last Daily Double, adding another $4,800 to his leading score. By the time the trio reached Final Jeopardy, Michael had 28,800, followed by Sophia with $14,600, and Sharan in ...

Experience the power of authenticity this Pride month by immersing yourself in the inspiring stories of real individuals who have fought to accept themselves and reveal their true selves to their loved ones. While society has made strides towards inclusivity, there remains an urgent need for open discussions on self-acceptance and the unique challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community.

Uncover the journeys of remarkable queer icons such as Tan France, Lilly Singh, and Karan Johar through their captivating podcasts, memoirs, and audiobooks, available exclusively on Audible.

Lilly Singh’s struggles with labels

Reminiscing her brave act of officially coming out to her family, Indian-origin YouTuber Lilly Singh mentions how people are expected to fit into the socially created categories, and doing otherwise can often raise questions. Be a Triangle presents Lilly’s thoughts on self-love, sexuality, and societal norms on Audible.

“At the age of 30, I came out as bisexual to my family.

New Delhi, May 28 (Ians) The Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal on Sunday deplored ‘manhandling’ of protesting wrestlers by the city police and demanded immediate arrest of Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh against whom the wrestlers were staging protest at Jantar Mantar since April 23 over charges of sexual harassment.

“Through this letter, I wish to inform you that the Delhi Commission for Women is deeply pained to note that Delhi Police has manhandled female wrestlers and their families protesting peacefully at Jantar Mantar and forcefully detained them today,” said Maliwal in the letter to Police Commissioner Sanjay Arora.

“Over a month back, several women wrestlers including a minor had made serious allegations of sexual harassment against the Member of Parliament Brij Bhushan Singh (Sharan) during his tenure as the President of Wrestling Federation of India. Upon intervention of the Supreme Court, two FIRs were...

InterviewBy asking her to play the Ummachi in Fahadh Faasil’s ‘Paachuvum Albuthavilakkum’, director Akhil Sathyan has changed her life, says the 71-year-old cancer care professional in an interview with Tnm.By the time we meet Ummachi in Akhil Sathyan’s Paachuvum Albuthavilakkum, enough has been said to create some mystery around her. This is the woman Fahadh Faasil’s character has to accompany on a train journey – a 71-year-old who, for some reason, refuses to take a plane to Mumbai to meet her son. When she appears on screen, there is the immediate effect of seeing a refreshing face with untellable expressions, making you wonder about her. You will wonder more when you find out about Viji Venkatesh, the actor who played Ummachi. Looking up Viji Venkatesh will give you pages about her long professional career working with cancer patients. She has authored books and has been holding a...

An Indian adaptation of a Spanish drama series exploring societal hierarchy in the intersection of caste, class and privilege among students in a fictional school set in the heart of capital Delhi has kicked up a buzz on social media.

Netflix India’s Cla, the Hindi adaptation of the hit Spanish series Elite, follows the lives of three working-class students – Neeraj, Sabha, and Balli – who win scholarships to attend one of New Delhi’s most prestigious schools.

After the murder of a wealthy child named Suhani, excitement quickly turns to dread as they find themselves caught in a web of class warfare, secrets, and betrayal.

While the series is familiar to Elite, it addresses a variety of controversial issues that students in urban India face. From the get-go, Cla dives into the issues of Islamophobia, queer repression, abortion, bigotry, religious dogma, and the socioeconomic and cultural differences between people from different caste structures.

The Spanish series Elite has its remake, in this case, from India with Class, a series directed by Ashim Ahluwalia who tells us the story of three students from a poor district in Delhi who go to study in an elitistic high school in town, with the subsequent conflicts, adventures and murders.

It comes with the same structure and in the telling of the story the same premise. It justifies its change (a fire that makes the three students go to the expensive high school) and transports the Spanish Class to India.

Lots of you might say that plot-wise, you would rather settle for the original version and as for boldness, you would surely settle for the original which knew how to make use of its sexier side. In Class we have more social inequalities, less thriller and intrigue and more social discourse.

As always, it is a matter of...

New Delhi, Jan 18 (Ians) The Sports Ministry on Wednesday sought an explanation from the Wrestling Federation of India (Wfi) “within the next 72 hours”, after Olympian wrestler Vinesh Phogat levelled serious allegations of sexually harassing female wrestlers against the sports body’s coaches and chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

The Asian Games and Commonwealth Games gold medallist broke down while speaking to reporters on Wednesday, as more than 30 wrestlers, including Olympic medallists Sakshi Malik and Bajrang Punia, staged a protest at the Jantar Mantar here.

Vinesh said she was subjected to mental harassment by Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, adding that she had even contemplated suicide.

“Adhyaksh (Wfi President) and a few coaches in the national camp have sexually exploited female wrestlers,” she said.

“No one takes responsibility for injuries. They talk of banning wrestlers from nationals. The Wfi President called me ‘khota sikka’ (useless). I wanted to commit suicide.

“I’ve openly said it today,...

New Delhi, Jan 18 (Ians) The President of Wrestling Federarion of India (Wfi), Brij Bhushan Sharan, on Wednesday brushed aside the allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by top Indian grapplers, who staged a protest against him and the federation at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar, saying, “I will hang myself if the allegations against me are proven.”

Earlier on Wednesday, star wrestler Vinesh Phogat had alleged that the Wfi President had been sexually harassing female wrestlers.

“When I came to know that wrestlers protesting, I didn’t know what the allegations were all about,” Sharan told reporters here.

“This is a conspiracy against me, and a big industrialist has a hand in it. When Vinesh Phogat had lost, it was me who motivated her,” the Wfi President said.

“I will talk to the players. I am ready to face any kind of investigation. Sexual harassment never happened. If even one...

CinemaFrom the powerful portrayal of folklore in Dollu and Kantara to the heartwarming bond between a man and his dog in 777 Charlie, Kannada films in 2022 have been diverse and fulfilling.Shivani KavaKannada films in 2022 have continued to showcase the diversity and talent of the industry with features ranging from heartwarming sports dramas to intense action films and thought-provoking explorations of cultural heritage. These movies captured the attention of audiences both within and beyond the state. The year was also marked by the success of several critically acclaimed and commercially successful films including Gandhada Gudi, Vikrant Rona, and Kgf Chapter 2, which grossed above Rs 1200 crores worldwide. Overall, 2022 was a banner year for Kannada cinema, with several exciting and memorable films. Here is a list of films that caught our attention. Dollu: Sagar Puranik's directorial debut Dollu was a powerful portrayal of the emotions experienced by practitioners of the traditional art form of Dollu Kunitha.

ReviewA sports drama that puts the spotlight on kho-kho, the story is told through Sharan, who joins a village school as the Physical Education (Pt) teacher.Shivani KavaScreengrab/YouTubeSet in 1995, director Jadeesha K Hampi’s Guru Shishyaru is a sports drama that puts the spotlight on kho-kho. It highlights how lack of exposure in the 90s resulted in a drop in participation and enthusiasm toward the game when compared to cricket or basketball. The story is told through Manohara (Sharan) who joins a school in Bettadapura village as the Physical Education (Pt) teacher and is assigned to coach the kho-kho team. What follows is a tug of war between the teacher and his students. Bettadapura is dealing with its own issues because of a swindler named Ranganna (Apurva Kasaravalli), who is pressuring the village residents to give up the land that belonged to his grandparents before the Union government implemented...

Mollywood history has been made with its launch in Metaverse of the ’19th century’ trailer. A 3D space for the trailer launch has been prepared in Metaverse in relation to the story environment of this historical film.

Directed by Vinayan under the banner of Sri Gokulam Movies, this big budget film is produced by Gokulam Gopalan.

The event began with director Vinayan and Gokulam Gopalan talking about the film at a function organised in a royal palace. Thereafter, the palace’s durbar hall was turned to a big-screen movie theatre and the trailer was also shown on this screen.

As part of the Metaverse launch, Vinayan, lead actor Siju Wilson, executive producer Krishnamurthy, cameraman Shajikumar and actor Vishnu Vinayan participated in the function held at Kochi.

Vinayan said that he is very proud to have integrated the new concept of Metaverse with this film.

“The art of cinema is closely related to technology,...

Prime Video announced the exclusive streaming premiere of the Kannada fantasy comedy thriller Avatara Purusha. Directed by Suni and produced by Pushkar Mallikarjunaiah, the film is a laugh riot featuring Sharan, Ashika Ranganath, Sai Kumar and Sudharani in the pivotal roles. Avatara Purusha follows the story of a scholar (Sai Kumar), whose only son goes […]...