Actor Mahir Pandhi, the male lead actor of the popular fiction show Choti Sarrdaarni , recently bid adieu to the show. He has already shot for the last episode. For the unversed, Mahir played the role of Rajveer Singh Babbar. The actor essayed the role of a Sikh boy and wore a turban for it. Mahir reveals that initially, people didn't recognise him without a turban. Recently, in an exclusive interaction with Filmibeat , Mahir Pandhi said, "Having played the Sikh character on-screen, I wore a turban. Initially, people didn't recognise me when I took off the turban, but now that my pictures without a turban are getting viral, people have started recognising me as Mahir. I receive a lot of messages from people saying that I look like a completely different person without a turban." Lock Upp: Will Payal Rohatgi & Sangram Singh Get Engaged During The Finale Of Kangana Ranaut Show? (Exclusive) Mahir further stated that people only recognise him as a turban … [Read more...] about Choti Sarrdaarni’s Mahir Pandhi: When You Don A Turban, You Feel A Sense Of Responsibility (Exclusive)
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Imlie’s Gashmeer Mahajani Says ‘Aditya Is A Version Of Me’; Talks About His Fitness Regime
Gashmeer Mahajani, who played the role of Aditya Tripathi in Imlie , recently spoke about his fitness regime. The actor also revealed that he is very close to the character Aditya he played in Imlie. Gashmeer was quoted by Times Of India as saying, "Aditya is a version of me. I am as romantic and as committed to my profession like Aditya in the show. Aditya does not show his expression of love but the entire sequence when he returns to Pagdandiya and then he realises his love for Imlie is quite romantic. So, in many ways, he shows his love for his wife and I am also quite close to what Aditya is. The only thing I will never do is get married twice like Aditya!" Talking about his fitness, the actor feels that it is important to stay fit for his work. He said that he had to sport six-pack physique for his web show and since then his fitness regime has been very strict. He added that although he doesn't enjoy keeping a six-pack, it was important for his role in … [Read more...] about Imlie’s Gashmeer Mahajani Says ‘Aditya Is A Version Of Me’; Talks About His Fitness Regime
STX’s John Friedberg Exiting As President Of International
EXCLUSIVE : After a seven-year stint at the studio, John Friedberg , President of STXinternational, is set to transition to a consultancy role with the company as he pursues new opportunities, we can reveal. We understand STX will continue to work with Friedberg on a non-exclusive consultancy basis. No immediate replacement is expected to be named. The hard-charging exec has been integral to STX’s international acquisitions and distribution business, including worldwide sales and direct theatrical distribution in the UK. Friedberg was instrumental in the company’s acquisition of films including Greenland, The Interpreter and The Mauritanian, and upcoming releases including Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre , Ferrari , Greenland: Migration , Devotion , and The Marsh King’s Daughter. The move comes amid a period of restructure for STX, which was recently acquired by The Najafi Companies. STX’s Adam Fogelson said: “International has been … [Read more...] about STX’s John Friedberg Exiting As President Of International
Paradigm Signs ‘The Machinist’ And ‘Clickbait’ Filmmaker Brad Anderson
EXCLUSIVE : Brad Anderson , the multi-hyphenate behind the iconic Christian Bale thriller The Machinist , has signed with Paradigm for representation. Anderson is a writer, director and producer whose 2004 breakout feature told the story of industrial worker Trevor Reznik (Bale), who began to doubt his own sanity after going without sleep for a year. He recently directed an episode of HBO Max’s acclaimed DC series Peacemaker , and two installments (including the pilot) of Netflix’s chart-topping thriller Clickbait , most recently wrapping production on the horror-thriller Blood , starring Michelle Monaghan and Skeet Ulrich. That upcoming film follows Jess (Monaghan), whose son Owen (Finlay Wojtak-Hissong) is hit with a mysterious infection after being bitten by a dog at the old farmhouse the family has just moved back into. Anderson has also directed features including the thriller Fractured , starring Sam Worthington, Lily Rabe and Stephen Tobolowsky, … [Read more...] about Paradigm Signs ‘The Machinist’ And ‘Clickbait’ Filmmaker Brad Anderson
‘Rabbit Hole’: Paramount+ Sets Remaining Cast As Kiefer Sutherland Spy Series Begins Production
EXCLUSIVE: Paramount +’s Rabbit Hole has rounded out its remaining cast, adding Charles Dance ( Game of Thrones ), Meta Golding ( Empire ), Enid Graham ( Mare of Easttown ), Jason Butler Harner ( Ozark ) and Walt Klink ( Arctic Circle ). They will appear opposite star and executive producer Kiefer Sutherland. The series comes from writers John Requa and Glenn Ficarra. In Rabbit Hole, nothing is what it seems when John Weir (Sutherland), a master of deception in the world of corporate espionage, is framed for murder by powerful forces with the ability to influence and control populations. Dance joins as Dr. Ben Wilson, Golding as Hailey Winton, Graham as Josephine “Jo” Madi, Butler Harner as Valence and Klink as The Intern. They also join Rob Yang, who previously announced as Edward Homm. Rabbit Hole began production on Tuesday in Toronto, Canada. The eight-episode season, set to premiere exclusively on Paramount+ later this year, is … [Read more...] about ‘Rabbit Hole’: Paramount+ Sets Remaining Cast As Kiefer Sutherland Spy Series Begins Production
Roku Originals & Channel 4 Partner For First Time On ‘Tempting Fortune’; C4 Also Orders ‘Apprentice’-style Politics Competition
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‘City On A Hill’ Gets New Return Date on Showtime; See Kevin Bacon & Aldis Hodge In Latest Trailer
EXCLUSIVE: Showtime has announced a new date for the third-season return of City on a Hill starring Kevin Bacon and Aldis Hodge . The series that also stars Jill Hennessy, Lauren E. Banks and Matthew Del Negro will premiere on Sunday, July 31 at 10 p.m. Eight, one-hour episodes are planned. Watch the new trailer above. Joining the cast this season are guest stars Corbin Bernsen, Joanne Kelly and Ernie Hudson. Here’s the breakdown for the new episodes, per Showtime: “Season three brings us to Boston’s high society Beacon Hill. Having left the FBI and thrown his badge into Boston Harbor, Jackie Rohr (Bacon) lands a lavish new gig running security for a wealthy family. Life is good until secrets begin to unravel. When an investigation opens, ADA Decourcy Ward (Hodge) sees an opportunity to finally rip out the machinery perpetuating a broken criminal justice system. Siobhan Quays (Banks), representing a construction worker who was severely injured on the Big Dig, encounters … [Read more...] about ‘City On A Hill’ Gets New Return Date on Showtime; See Kevin Bacon & Aldis Hodge In Latest Trailer
Netflix Reups With Visual Effects And Animation Firm DNEG In $350M Extension
Visual effects and animation firm DNEG has extended its deal with Netflix through 2025. Film and TV titles produced under the partnership include Stranger Things and The Adam Project . The non-exclusive pact is worth $350 million, according to an SEC filing. DNEG’s ReDefine division will also supply VFX services and top-end creative supervision for select Netflix programming. Along with the upcoming fourth season of Stranger Things, other projects covered by the agreement include Knives Out 2, The School for Good and Evil and Avatar: The Last Airbender ; The Witcher: Blood Origin ; and upcoming fantasy comedy-adventure Slumberland for director Francis Lawrence. DNEG Animation is also working on the feature film Nimona , which will be released by Netflix in 2023. Among previous Netflix titles with DNEG contributions are Locke & Key , Shadow & Bone , The Irregulars , Cursed , Black Mirror and The Dark Crystal: Age of … [Read more...] about Netflix Reups With Visual Effects And Animation Firm DNEG In $350M Extension
French Trailblazer Omar Sy On Making Waves, Cannes Movie ‘Father & Soldier’ & The Battle For Diversity — Deadline Disruptors
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Choti Sarrdaarni: Mahir Pandhi Bids Goodbye; Says Playing Rajveer Singh Has Been A Wonderful Journey
Recently, Nimrit Kaur Ahluwalia bid goodbye to Choti Sarrdaarni , and now, her co-star Mahir Pandhi is exiting the show. The actor had joined the show in July last year and his character was well received by the audience. Recently, the actor spoke with Times of India about his journey in the show and about his co-stars. Mahir said that his part in the show has come to an end. He added that his journey was short-lived, but he enjoyed the love and appreciation of his fans. He believes that all good things come to an end and his role in the show is also ending, But he is glad that it will end on a good note. The actor was quoted by the leading daily as saying, "Playing Rajveer Singh has been a wonderful journey. But everything that starts has to come to an end eventually, so I have no regrets. Saying goodbye to the show was a mutual decision between me, the channel and the producers." About his co-stars, the actor said that he formed bonds that will last … [Read more...] about Choti Sarrdaarni: Mahir Pandhi Bids Goodbye; Says Playing Rajveer Singh Has Been A Wonderful Journey