GARCIA BERNAL to act in Indian Film

Gael Garcia Bernal, one of Latin America's most sought after and most popular actors, has seemingly been roped in to act in 'The Stamp Collector', a film about Partition featuring an international star cast. The film will be produced by Sanjay Bhattacharyajee, who has previously backed highly memorable films which have received critical acclaim such as 'Amu', 'Quick Gun Murugan', 'Bombay Summer' and 'Manorama Six Feet Under'.

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The UK welcomes PEEPLI [LIVE]

It is time for nervous butterflies to flutter in superstar Aamir Khan's tummy once again this month as he continues to promote the release of 'Peepli Live' in UK theatres this Friday (September 24). Despite the normal concern generated by any film release, it should be stated that 'Peepli Live', directed by journalist and filmmaker Anusha Rizvi, has already been applauded in numerous film festivals across the world (Sundance - USA, Berlin and Melbourne) and has been selected as India's official entry to the Oscars.

The film was previously released in India during Ramadaan and produced rave reviews from the Indian media and viewers, who were seduced by Rizvi's satiric script and a cast mainly made up of unknown actors in the world of Indian films. The unique formula behind the film's success seems to come from a combination of several elements ranging from an unusual but captivating script and a sound marketing strategy to the fact that Rizvi is herself a member of the media (which the screenplay focuses on) and of course that the film is associated with Aamir Khan, who the audience invariably associates with quality cinema.

The success of 'Peepli Live' throughout India has indeed resulted in the recovery of the film's production costs through the sole sale of its satellite rights almost immediately. Additionally, it motivated more than 500 villages named Peepli to write to producer Aamir Khan, thanking him for producing a film that placed the name 'Peepli' in the spotlight.

If you happen to live in the UK, make it a point not to miss this comic and touching moment of entertainment. For information on screenings in London and other UK theatres click here.

Visit the Peepli Live official website
Buy the Peepli Live soundtrack
Read our earlier blogpost on 'Peepli Live' at the Sundance Film Festival - including a video interview with Aamir Khan by thehollywoodreporter


Director: Anusha Rizvi
Screenwriter: Anusha Rizvi
Cast: Omkar Das, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Raghuvir Yadav, Shalini Vatsa
Produced by: Aamir Khan and Kiran Rao
Coproducer: Ronnie Screwvala
Background score: Mathias Duplessy
Soundtrack: Indian Ocean

SHAAPIT New Secret, New Voice

After '1920' acclaim, Vikram Bhatt lays down the backdrop for a new success: a terror film sporting a fresh starring cast of newcomers. 'Shaapit', his upcoming release (March 19), features Shweta Agarwal, whose talent had not been fully recognized by cinema until now (she is better known for her acting in TV show Dekho Magar Pyar Se). She acts opposite Aditya Narayan, none other than legendary singer Udit Narayan's son, who is well known for his appearances as the host of the Sa Re Ga Ma Pa Challenge show.

Apart from holding the leading male role, the young man has also become involved in every aspect related to the film's soundtrack. He shares lyricist and music director credits with Sameer, Pakistani rocker Nazam Sherat and Chirantan Bhatt ('Mission Istanbul') and features as the album's leading voice, parallel to other prominent singers such as Shreya Ghoshal or Sunidhi Chauhan.

Aditya's straightforward vocals and the film's rock pop soundtrack with occasional flamenco influences are currently wooing audiences towards the theatres this upcoming March 19th. Keep an eye out for the unfolding of Bhatt's new secret: a tale of love and fear.

For more 'Shaapit' related videos, click here.

Film: Shaapit


Release Date: 19 March 2010


Genre: Horror

Banner: ASA Film Pvt. Ltd.


Producer: Vikram Bhatt, Manmohan Singh


Director: Vikram Bhatt


Cast: Aditya Narayan, Shweta Agarwal, Rahul Dev, Shubh Joshi


Music by: T-Series, buy the music on Itunes 


Music Director: Chirantan Bhatt, Nazam Sheraz, Aditya Narayan


Lyricist: Sameer, Nazam Sheraz, Aditya Narayan


Screenplay Writer: Dhiraj Ratan, Vikram Bhatt


Playback Singer: Aditya Narayan, Nazam Sheraz, Shreya Ghoshal, Suzanne D'Mello, Hamza Farokhi, Chirantan Bhatt, Sunidhi Chauhan