Indian media and entertainment company Shemaroo Entertainment is collaborating with Indian Media Entertainment Network (Imen) to reimagine 1990 Bollywood hit “Jamai Raja,” that starred Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit and Hema Malini.
The news was revealed on Oct. 19, the 32nd anniversary of the film’s theatrical release.
The film, which revolves around a mother-in-law and son-in-law conflict, was originally made in the Telugu language in 1989 by writer-director A. Kodandarami Reddy as “Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu,” starring Chiranjeevi and Vijayshanti. It was remade in Tamil the same year as “Mappillai,” starring Rajinikanth, and another Tamil-language remake of the same name, starring Dhanush, released in 2011. Reddy also directed “Jamai Raja.” A Bengali-language remake “Sasurbari Zindabad,” starring Prosenjit Chatterjee, released in 2000.
Shemaroo Entertainment, which is celebrating its 60th year of operations, owns more than 400 Bollywood IPs. The organization is looking to modernize classic content with youth-targeted reboots. Imen, known for its action films, will adapt...
The news was revealed on Oct. 19, the 32nd anniversary of the film’s theatrical release.
The film, which revolves around a mother-in-law and son-in-law conflict, was originally made in the Telugu language in 1989 by writer-director A. Kodandarami Reddy as “Attaku Yamudu Ammayiki Mogudu,” starring Chiranjeevi and Vijayshanti. It was remade in Tamil the same year as “Mappillai,” starring Rajinikanth, and another Tamil-language remake of the same name, starring Dhanush, released in 2011. Reddy also directed “Jamai Raja.” A Bengali-language remake “Sasurbari Zindabad,” starring Prosenjit Chatterjee, released in 2000.
Shemaroo Entertainment, which is celebrating its 60th year of operations, owns more than 400 Bollywood IPs. The organization is looking to modernize classic content with youth-targeted reboots. Imen, known for its action films, will adapt...
- 10/19/2022
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Indian Media Entertainment Network (Imen) has revealed a robust film and series slate that will keep it busy through 2023.
First up is action film, Nilesh Sahay’s “Squad,” introducing Rinzing Denzongpa, which was shot extensively in Belarus. When the six-year-old granddaughter of India’s leading scientist is kidnapped, India sends a crack team led by a man (Denzongpa) who must battle Ptsd and his own demons to save her.
Imen had entered into a first look deal with the Zee group in 2018 and “Squad” will bow on the global ZEE5 streaming platform in October during the Diwali holiday frame. Imen has devised a two-month long marketing plan along with a trailer launch that is designed as a post-pandemic mega event with the who’s who of the Indian film industry attending.
“Mad Max: Fury Road” stunt co-ordinator Keir Beck will turn director with Indo-Australian co-production “Riley,” set in the mines of Western Australia.
First up is action film, Nilesh Sahay’s “Squad,” introducing Rinzing Denzongpa, which was shot extensively in Belarus. When the six-year-old granddaughter of India’s leading scientist is kidnapped, India sends a crack team led by a man (Denzongpa) who must battle Ptsd and his own demons to save her.
Imen had entered into a first look deal with the Zee group in 2018 and “Squad” will bow on the global ZEE5 streaming platform in October during the Diwali holiday frame. Imen has devised a two-month long marketing plan along with a trailer launch that is designed as a post-pandemic mega event with the who’s who of the Indian film industry attending.
“Mad Max: Fury Road” stunt co-ordinator Keir Beck will turn director with Indo-Australian co-production “Riley,” set in the mines of Western Australia.
- 8/15/2021
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
A trio of seasoned stunt actors are pooling their resources and producing a horror film called Fear Lives Here in the Los Angeles area. Tina Sen, Ben Bray and Frank Torres all have a history in stunts on some major big budget flicks, however, we have learned they're getting behind director Michael Gordon's film. The story tells of five friends who are stranded in the woods only to find themselves unwilling participants in a deadly game with a boy who's been dead for decades. Here's a casting breakdown we received: Alex: early 20s, any ethnicity, student, nerdy, quirky, tries hard to be hip, dreams of being a successful Hollywood director, Lead Gisela: early 20s, Latina, athletic, beautiful, tough, sexy, street smart and book smart, enjoys life, but don't piss her off,...
- 3/22/2010
- shocktillyoudrop.com
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