Actors Rakshanda Khan and Chetan Hansraj have joined the star cast of the upcoming magnum opus ‘Pracchand Ashok’, and have opened up in details about their characters.
The show is the legendary love saga of Samrat Ashok (Adnan Khan) and Princess Kaurwaki (Mallika Singh).
The historical romance traces the journey of Samrat Ashok and Princess Kaurwaki, two individuals who are as different as day and night. Kaurwaki seeks a compassionate companion, who is devoted to family, while Ashok is driven by conquest and thirst for power.
Despite their contrasting ideologies, fate weaves a love story that changes history forever.
In this epic narrative, Chetan Hansraj is all set to shine in the role of Bindusar, the heir of Chandragupta Maurya and Ashok’s father.
He is a towering figure with regal authority and sharp intellect. His poised demeanour conceals a fierce determination to expand his realm and preserve its grandeur.
The show is the legendary love saga of Samrat Ashok (Adnan Khan) and Princess Kaurwaki (Mallika Singh).
The historical romance traces the journey of Samrat Ashok and Princess Kaurwaki, two individuals who are as different as day and night. Kaurwaki seeks a compassionate companion, who is devoted to family, while Ashok is driven by conquest and thirst for power.
Despite their contrasting ideologies, fate weaves a love story that changes history forever.
In this epic narrative, Chetan Hansraj is all set to shine in the role of Bindusar, the heir of Chandragupta Maurya and Ashok’s father.
He is a towering figure with regal authority and sharp intellect. His poised demeanour conceals a fierce determination to expand his realm and preserve its grandeur.
- 1/16/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
If India ever had a star, it was Dev Anand. He was the mould in which subsequent generations of stars were cast. Dev Anand was born Dharamdev on September 26, 1923, in the Shakargarh tehsil of Gurdaspur district of Punjab. His father Pishori Lal Anand was a successful advocate and a follower of Mahatma Gandhi. Dev, the third of four brothers, graduated with English Honours from Government College, Lahore. He moved over to Bombay to join his older brother Chetan, who was trying to get a break in films.
Both brothers got involved in the progressive Indian People’s Theatre Association (Ipta). Chetan made ‘Neecha Nagar’ in 1946 and went on to win the Grand Prix at the inaugural Cannes film festival.
Dev told me that when he heard that Babu Rao Pai of Prabhat Film Studios was casting for a new film, he literally gatecrashed into his office and got the lead...
Both brothers got involved in the progressive Indian People’s Theatre Association (Ipta). Chetan made ‘Neecha Nagar’ in 1946 and went on to win the Grand Prix at the inaugural Cannes film festival.
Dev told me that when he heard that Babu Rao Pai of Prabhat Film Studios was casting for a new film, he literally gatecrashed into his office and got the lead...
- 9/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
If India ever had a star, it was Dev Anand. He was the mould in which subsequent generations of stars were cast. Dev Anand was born Dharamdev on September 26, 1923, in the Shakargarh tehsil of Gurdaspur district of Punjab. His father Pishori Lal Anand was a successful advocate and a follower of Mahatma Gandhi. Dev, the third of four brothers, graduated with English Honours from Government College, Lahore. He moved over to Bombay to join his older brother Chetan, who was trying to get a break in films.
Both brothers got involved in the progressive Indian People’s Theatre Association (Ipta). Chetan made ‘Neecha Nagar’ in 1946 and went on to win the Grand Prix at the inaugural Cannes film festival.
Dev told me that when he heard that Babu Rao Pai of Prabhat Film Studios was casting for a new film, he literally gatecrashed into his office and got the lead...
Both brothers got involved in the progressive Indian People’s Theatre Association (Ipta). Chetan made ‘Neecha Nagar’ in 1946 and went on to win the Grand Prix at the inaugural Cannes film festival.
Dev told me that when he heard that Babu Rao Pai of Prabhat Film Studios was casting for a new film, he literally gatecrashed into his office and got the lead...
- 9/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
‘Made In Heaven’ Season 2 Episode 6 Recap & Ending Explained: What Happens With Shehnaz And Radhika?
The fifth episode of Made in Heaven season two had Tara and Karan handle two different weddings individually, and amidst some disagreements, the weddings finally took place. Pallavi proves her point, which further allows Vikram to broaden his mindset about her politics. Vidya, on the other hand, took a step back for her son and let him meet his father to cheer him up.
Spoilers Ahead
Dhruv is caught lying
Dhruv’s younger brother, Gaurav, comes clean about the video he was shown by Dhruv and his friends. Bulbul is shocked to witness her son indulging in nefarious activities and supporting his friends nonetheless, without understanding the consequences of their actions. Dhruv’s mindset stems from the kind of information his best friend Chetan feeds him. The idea of women having agency and choice and the boys as young as Dhruv seeing that as a threat, which resulted in them shaming the girl,...
Spoilers Ahead
Dhruv is caught lying
Dhruv’s younger brother, Gaurav, comes clean about the video he was shown by Dhruv and his friends. Bulbul is shocked to witness her son indulging in nefarious activities and supporting his friends nonetheless, without understanding the consequences of their actions. Dhruv’s mindset stems from the kind of information his best friend Chetan feeds him. The idea of women having agency and choice and the boys as young as Dhruv seeing that as a threat, which resulted in them shaming the girl,...
- 8/11/2023
- by Smriti Kannan
- Film Fugitives
Lucknow, May 24 (Ians) Kabir Hans, who won the title (men’s doubles) at the Fenesta Open National Hard Court Championship last October and also earned his first Atp point at the Itf Mens 15K tournament in Kish Island, Iran in March this year, is excited to represent Kiit in lawn tennis at the Khelo India University Games Uttar Pradesh 2022.
Not one to rest on his laurels, the 21-year-old aims to win the gold for his university Kiit at the ongoing Khelo India University Games Uttar Pradesh 2022.
“I am very happy to be here in Lucknow for the KIUGUP2022. The arrangements are very good and smooth. Good universities and players are participating and we are here as a team and will give our best, ” said Kabir.
The Bhubaneswar lad has set practical goals for himself as he knows scaling up to the next level requires a lot of expense and needs...
Not one to rest on his laurels, the 21-year-old aims to win the gold for his university Kiit at the ongoing Khelo India University Games Uttar Pradesh 2022.
“I am very happy to be here in Lucknow for the KIUGUP2022. The arrangements are very good and smooth. Good universities and players are participating and we are here as a team and will give our best, ” said Kabir.
The Bhubaneswar lad has set practical goals for himself as he knows scaling up to the next level requires a lot of expense and needs...
- 5/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Bengaluru, April 24 (Ians) In a temporary relief to Kannada actor and anti-Hindutva activist Chetan Kumar Ahimsa, the Karnataka High Court on Monday stayed an earlier order of the Central government on the cancellation of his Overseas Citizenship of India (Oci) status.
Chetan Kumar had challenged the order in the court. The bench headed by Justice M. Nagaprasanna has ordered that neither the state nor the central government should initiate any action against Chetan till June 2, 2023. The bench had also asked Chetan not to tweet anything about the judiciary. He was also directed not to issue any statement regarding pending cases.
The bench asked Chetan to remove all the tweets and submit an affidavit within four days. This direction is part of the final order and if any of the conditions are violated, the interim stay order will be vacated, the court told Chetan Kumar.
Senior counsel Aditya Sondhi who argued...
Chetan Kumar had challenged the order in the court. The bench headed by Justice M. Nagaprasanna has ordered that neither the state nor the central government should initiate any action against Chetan till June 2, 2023. The bench had also asked Chetan not to tweet anything about the judiciary. He was also directed not to issue any statement regarding pending cases.
The bench asked Chetan to remove all the tweets and submit an affidavit within four days. This direction is part of the final order and if any of the conditions are violated, the interim stay order will be vacated, the court told Chetan Kumar.
Senior counsel Aditya Sondhi who argued...
- 4/24/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Aadyam Theatre has once again raised the curtains to present its latest original play, ‘The F Word’. The play is directed by widely acclaimed producer-writer-actor-director Akarsh Khurana, whose most recent noteworthy work includes the famed web series ‘Mismatched’ and Irrfan Khan starrer movie ‘Karwaan’. Produced by Akvarious Productions, this play is a satirical yet stimulating story of a dysfunctional family, their untold personal affairs, and the bittersweet dynamics that shape their identities. Raw and complex emotions simmer beneath the surface, as this family confronts their past and present, and grapples with the fragility of their relationships.
The F Word
The F word – where F stands for the other more infamous word – Family, takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as they follow Chetan, a high school teacher, and his estranged sister, Unnati, a psychologist, in their quest to understand their parents’ tangled marriage.
Aadyam Theatre | The ‘F’ Word...
The F Word
The F word – where F stands for the other more infamous word – Family, takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride of emotions as they follow Chetan, a high school teacher, and his estranged sister, Unnati, a psychologist, in their quest to understand their parents’ tangled marriage.
Aadyam Theatre | The ‘F’ Word...
- 4/14/2023
- by Editorial Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Chetan Sharma, who is known for his work in Sacred Games 2, Pagglait, Delhi Crime, Ankhon Dekhi, Band Baaja Baraat and Trial By Fire, is currently seen playing in Ajay Devgn’s recently released film Bholaa
Talking about Ajay’s approach with his actors, Chetan said: “Ajay sir is someone all of us have admired and grown up watching his films and I was obviously in awe of his presence. But his passion for making films and clarity of vision are truly inspiring. He would talk to his actors about scenes and design shots accordingly. He uses minimum instructions to bring best out of his actors.”
Sharing about the challenges of performing action scenes for the character he said: “I had never done scenes requiring so much action and was never cabled for any scenes before. Our action director Ramazan Bulut showed me how a cable pulls you and...
Talking about Ajay’s approach with his actors, Chetan said: “Ajay sir is someone all of us have admired and grown up watching his films and I was obviously in awe of his presence. But his passion for making films and clarity of vision are truly inspiring. He would talk to his actors about scenes and design shots accordingly. He uses minimum instructions to bring best out of his actors.”
Sharing about the challenges of performing action scenes for the character he said: “I had never done scenes requiring so much action and was never cabled for any scenes before. Our action director Ramazan Bulut showed me how a cable pulls you and...
- 4/7/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
PoliticsMembers of the Kannada film industry, who had voiced their support for actor Darshan when he was accused of domestic violence, have consistently refrained from defending other artists’ political views.File Photo/FacebookWhen actor and activist Chetan Kumar was arrested by the Bengaluru Police in February 2022, he received support from just a couple of his colleagues in the Kannada film industry. Days after his release, the actor, who is also known as Chetan Ahimsa, had told Tnm that he did not expect his industry colleagues to ever speak up for him. As the Bengaluru Police arrested him once again on March 21, this time on flimsier grounds, Chetan’s prediction came true — there was complete silence from his colleagues. This is not unusual for members of the Kannada film industry, whose reaction was similarly docile when Hamsalekha, a legendary lyricist and music composer, was targeted by right-wing groups for his comments...
- 3/24/2023
- by AjayR
- The News Minute
Bengaluru, March 21 (Ians) Popular Kannada actor and activist Chetan Ahimsa was arrested by Bengaluru police on Tuesday over his anti-Hindu remarks.
According to police, Hindu activist Shivakumar and a Hindu organisation had lodged a complaint against Chetan in this regard with Sheshadripuram police station in Bengaluru.
The activist was picked him up from his residence.
In his social media post, Chetan had claimed that Hindutva is built on falsehood. He also termed “incorrect” the statement of Bjp icon Veer Savarkar that Hindu nation took shape when Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.
He stated that the claim of Ram Janma Bhoomi since 1992 in the place of Babri Masjid is also a lie. In 2023, their (Bjp) statement of Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda killing erstwhile Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan is also a lie.
Underlining that Hindutva could be defeated by the truth, he said, “Truth is equality.”
Chetan was...
According to police, Hindu activist Shivakumar and a Hindu organisation had lodged a complaint against Chetan in this regard with Sheshadripuram police station in Bengaluru.
The activist was picked him up from his residence.
In his social media post, Chetan had claimed that Hindutva is built on falsehood. He also termed “incorrect” the statement of Bjp icon Veer Savarkar that Hindu nation took shape when Lord Rama returned to Ayodhya after defeating Ravana.
He stated that the claim of Ram Janma Bhoomi since 1992 in the place of Babri Masjid is also a lie. In 2023, their (Bjp) statement of Uri Gowda and Nanje Gowda killing erstwhile Mysuru ruler Tipu Sultan is also a lie.
Underlining that Hindutva could be defeated by the truth, he said, “Truth is equality.”
Chetan was...
- 3/21/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Mumbai, March 15 (Ians) Saket Chaudhary, who has directed ‘Pyaar Ke Side Effects’, ‘Shaadi Ke Side Effects’ and ‘Hindi Medium’, is all set to direct the best selling action thriller ‘Sleeper 13’ by acclaimed author Rob Sinclair.
Helmed by Saket Chaudhary, Chetan Motiwalla and Sanjeev Gupta, Turning Point Productions is all set to adapt the bestseller as a multi-season series set in India.
Talking about the project, filmmaker Saket Chaudhary said: “We are excited to bring the visual experience of ‘Sleeper 13’ to audiences. The novel’s complex characters and thrilling storyline make it the perfect material for an engaging and high-quality content. We are committed to bringing the best of international storytelling to audiences.”
Turning Point Productions, a new production company helmed by acclaimed director Saket Chaudhary (of Hindi Medium fame), producers Chetan Motiwalla (Welcome to Sajjanpur & Anybody Can Dance 2) and Sanjeev Gupta (Besharam), is all set to announce their maiden project.
Helmed by Saket Chaudhary, Chetan Motiwalla and Sanjeev Gupta, Turning Point Productions is all set to adapt the bestseller as a multi-season series set in India.
Talking about the project, filmmaker Saket Chaudhary said: “We are excited to bring the visual experience of ‘Sleeper 13’ to audiences. The novel’s complex characters and thrilling storyline make it the perfect material for an engaging and high-quality content. We are committed to bringing the best of international storytelling to audiences.”
Turning Point Productions, a new production company helmed by acclaimed director Saket Chaudhary (of Hindi Medium fame), producers Chetan Motiwalla (Welcome to Sajjanpur & Anybody Can Dance 2) and Sanjeev Gupta (Besharam), is all set to announce their maiden project.
- 3/15/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Indian production company Turning Point Productions is launching with a streaming series adaptation of Rob Sinclair’s bestselling thriller novel “Sleeper 13,” it was revealed on the sidelines of the 21st Hong Kong – Asia Film Financing Forum (Haf).
The novel, published by Orion in 2018, follows a protagonist who is smuggled to the Middle East as a child, trained as one of the most elite insurgents of his generation and forced to do things no one should for a cause he couldn’t believe in. But as his brothers were preparing to kill, he was looking for a way out. On the eve of the deadliest coordinated attacks the world has ever seen, he finally has his chance and looks to break free and hunt down those who made him a monster.
Turning Point is backed by director Saket Chaudhary (“Hindi Medium”) and producers Chetan Motiwalla (“Anybody Can Dance 2”) and Sanjeev Gupta...
The novel, published by Orion in 2018, follows a protagonist who is smuggled to the Middle East as a child, trained as one of the most elite insurgents of his generation and forced to do things no one should for a cause he couldn’t believe in. But as his brothers were preparing to kill, he was looking for a way out. On the eve of the deadliest coordinated attacks the world has ever seen, he finally has his chance and looks to break free and hunt down those who made him a monster.
Turning Point is backed by director Saket Chaudhary (“Hindi Medium”) and producers Chetan Motiwalla (“Anybody Can Dance 2”) and Sanjeev Gupta...
- 3/14/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
CinemaTNM StaffAmid a row over the portrayal of the bhoota tradition in the Kannada film Kantara, actor Kishore — who plays an important role in the film — urged against “using such a movie to incite superstition and bigotry and divide people”. In a social media post on Monday, October 24, the actor urged people to “think for a moment before falling prey to the brokers of hatred, who have already hijacked the national anthem, flag, logo and poets”. His comments come in the backdrop of a few people criticising Kantara for appropriating the bhoota tradition of the Dakshina Kannada region, and portraying it as part of the Hindu tradition. The actor penned a post titled ‘Kantara and Dharma’, which is “a request of concern to those who are painting the color of Dharma on our Folk deities, the Bhoota of kola and the Daiva of Nema (sic)”. Earlier in October, director Rishab Shetty...
- 10/24/2022
- by ShivaniK
- The News Minute
Karnataka police have issued a notice to Kannada actor Chetan Ahimsa for his remark on ‘Bhoota kola’ ritual, which as per complainants allegedly hurt Hindu sentiments. He is expected to appear before Sheshadripuram police in Bengaluru on Sunday.
Chetan had said that the ‘Bhoota kola’ ritual, which is shown in superhit ‘Kantara’ movie is not part of Hinduism.
Chetan has stated that Bhoota Kola is a ritual practiced by natives of the land and existed even before the Hindu religion came into existence in India.
The police have received many complaints against Chetan Ahimsa for his remarks on the Bhota kola ritual.
The complainants alleged that Chetan has insulted Hindu religion and his statements are allegedly intended to create rift between different castes.
Chetan had condemned Rishab Shetty, the director and actor of movie ‘Kantara’ for claiming that ‘Bhoota kola’ on which the movie is based is a ritual practiced by Hindus.
Chetan had said that the ‘Bhoota kola’ ritual, which is shown in superhit ‘Kantara’ movie is not part of Hinduism.
Chetan has stated that Bhoota Kola is a ritual practiced by natives of the land and existed even before the Hindu religion came into existence in India.
The police have received many complaints against Chetan Ahimsa for his remarks on the Bhota kola ritual.
The complainants alleged that Chetan has insulted Hindu religion and his statements are allegedly intended to create rift between different castes.
Chetan had condemned Rishab Shetty, the director and actor of movie ‘Kantara’ for claiming that ‘Bhoota kola’ on which the movie is based is a ritual practiced by Hindus.
- 10/23/2022
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
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