After Shivaji Chandrabhushan’s Frozen (2009), Bollywood is back with another black- -and-white film. The only difference is that this one is set in the 1950s. Directed by debutant Rohit Kaushik, Chehre, will mark the return of the just-married Manisha Koirala. Sharing screen space with her will be Divya Dutta, who recently won the award for Best Supporting Actress for her portrayal in Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra’s Delhi 6. Apparently, her look is inspired by the Tragedy Queen Meena Kumari. Dutta admits to certain similarities and says she grew up watching actresses like Madhubala and Meena Kumari among ...
- 6/23/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
In today’s techno world when black and white movies are being converted into color, Bollywood now also seems to be going the ‘Schindler’s List’ way.
Yes, ‘Chehre’ will be one such film to be made in black-and-white totally.
The film casts Divya Dutta sporting a look similar to that of yester year actress Meena Kumari.
Directed by debutant Rohit Kaushik, ‘Chehre’ is a suspense thriller and is set in the backdrop of 50’s era. The story revolves around lives of two sisters. The movie is almost complete and in its Post Production and will.
Yes, ‘Chehre’ will be one such film to be made in black-and-white totally.
The film casts Divya Dutta sporting a look similar to that of yester year actress Meena Kumari.
Directed by debutant Rohit Kaushik, ‘Chehre’ is a suspense thriller and is set in the backdrop of 50’s era. The story revolves around lives of two sisters. The movie is almost complete and in its Post Production and will.
- 6/2/2010
- by Bollywood
- GoBollywood
Actress Divya Dutta is doing a Meena Kumari by reliving the black and white era in her forthcoming film, Chehre, being touted as the first black and white film to be made in todays’ time. The film is directed by debutant Rohit Kaushik. “I’m excited about this movie. I’ve always been a fan of Meena Kumari and Nutan. Playing a character based in the 50’s for a black and white movie was like stepping into their shoes,” she says, adding, “I’m glad that directors are coming up with innovative ideas and interesting subjects these days and ...
- 5/28/2010
- Hindustan Times - Cinema
The new black and white film Chehre has completed shoot and is in the post production stage. Directed by debutant Rohit Kaushik, Chehre is a suspense thriller and is set in the 50s era. The story revolves around the lives of two sisters. The film is also a comeback for Manisha Koirala who plays one of the sisters along with Divya Dutta. Dutta, who will be sporting the look of actresses of yesteryears, like Meena Kumari said, "I am very excited about this movie. I have been a huge fan of stalwarts like Meena Kumariji and Nutanji. Playing a character based in 50s ...
- 5/27/2010
- BusinessofCinema
In today's techno world when black and white movies are being converted into color, Bollywood now also seems to be going the "Schindler's List" way. Yes, Chehre will be the first film to be made in Black and White totally. The film casts very talented Divya Dutta sporting the look that of Actresses of yester years, like Meena Kumari. Directed by debutant Rohit Kaushik Chehre is a suspense thriller and is set in the backdrop of 50's era. The story revolves around lives of two si...
- 5/27/2010
- GlamSham
New Delhi, Jan 6 (Ians) The Pravasi Film Festival 2010 ended here Wednesday with the screening of “Chehere” by Rohit Kaushik and a panel discussion on “Nri Films - The Road Ahead”. Panelists asked organisers to stipulate guidelines on what should be categorised as Nri cinema.
The session was attended by filmmaker Mira Nair, director Basu Chatterjee, Dhananjoy, the contributing editor of Pravasi Today, and film critic Aruna Vasudev.
Addressing the session, Chatterjee said the festival must “specify guidelines on the kind of films that would qualify as Nri cinema.
The session was attended by filmmaker Mira Nair, director Basu Chatterjee, Dhananjoy, the contributing editor of Pravasi Today, and film critic Aruna Vasudev.
Addressing the session, Chatterjee said the festival must “specify guidelines on the kind of films that would qualify as Nri cinema.
- 1/6/2010
- by realbollywood
- RealBollywood.com
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