Veteran Bollywood actor Farooq Sheikh's sudden demise has certainly sent a shock wave in the industry. Listen...Amaya, a film, of which he was a part and which brought him & Deepti Naval together, team is equally taken aback with the news Director Avinash Kumar Singh said: t's utterly shocking to know that Farooqji is no more between us. At first, I couldn't believe my ears. When I got a call at 5 in the morning, I was like what! Is it even true? I rechecked it. Then Sana,...
- 12/28/2013
- GlamSham
Veteran actor Farooque Shaikh, 65, died after suffering a heart attack in Dubai on Friday night. The actor was well known for his contribution to parallel or alternative cinema, having worked with directors like Satyajit Ray, M.S. Sathyu and Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
His most notable performances include M.S. Sathyu’s Garam Hawa, Satyajit Ray’s Shatranj Ke Khiladi, Sai Paranjpye’s Chashme Buddoor and Muzaffar Ali’s Umrao Jaan. He was successfully paired with actress Deepti Naval in memorable films like Chashme Buddoor, Saath Saath, Katha and Faasle.
He recently appeared in Dibakar Banerjee’s Shanghai, Ayan Mukherjee’s Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani and Avinash Kumar Singh’s Listen…Amaya.
His most notable performances include M.S. Sathyu’s Garam Hawa, Satyajit Ray’s Shatranj Ke Khiladi, Sai Paranjpye’s Chashme Buddoor and Muzaffar Ali’s Umrao Jaan. He was successfully paired with actress Deepti Naval in memorable films like Chashme Buddoor, Saath Saath, Katha and Faasle.
He recently appeared in Dibakar Banerjee’s Shanghai, Ayan Mukherjee’s Yeh Jawani Hai Deewani and Avinash Kumar Singh’s Listen…Amaya.
- 12/28/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Malayalam film Kanyaka Talkies by K. R. Manoj will open the feature film category while Kamal Swaroop’s Rangbhoomi will open the non-feature category of Indian Panorama at the International Film Festival of India (Iffi) 2013.
Indian Panorama will screen 26 Feature films and 16 Non-Feature films.
The jury for Feature films, headed by filmmaker and editor B. Lenin, selected 25 films out of a total of 210 eligible entries. Paan Singh Tomar by Tigmanshu Dhulia which won the Best Feature Film award at the 60th National Film Awards has been selected by virtue of direct entry.
The Non-Feature films Jury, chaired by director Raja Sen, picked 15 films out of 130 eligible entries. Kashmiri film Shepherds of Paradise directed by Raja Shabir Khan which won Best Non – Feature Film award at the 60th National Film Awards has also been selected by virtue of direct entry.
Complete list:
101 Chodyangal by Sidhartha Siva
Ajana Batas by Anjan Das...
Indian Panorama will screen 26 Feature films and 16 Non-Feature films.
The jury for Feature films, headed by filmmaker and editor B. Lenin, selected 25 films out of a total of 210 eligible entries. Paan Singh Tomar by Tigmanshu Dhulia which won the Best Feature Film award at the 60th National Film Awards has been selected by virtue of direct entry.
The Non-Feature films Jury, chaired by director Raja Sen, picked 15 films out of 130 eligible entries. Kashmiri film Shepherds of Paradise directed by Raja Shabir Khan which won Best Non – Feature Film award at the 60th National Film Awards has also been selected by virtue of direct entry.
Complete list:
101 Chodyangal by Sidhartha Siva
Ajana Batas by Anjan Das...
- 10/15/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Bollywood veteran actress Deepti Naval won the best actress award at the New York Indian Film Festival (Nyiff). The actress was honoured for her role as Leela Krishnamoorthy, a middle aged widow, in debut filmmaker Avinash Kumar Singh's Listen Amaya. Deepti Naval essays an author backed role of a single mother who refuses to break down after the untimely Read More...
- 5/14/2013
- Bollywood Trade
Bollywood veteran actress Deepti Naval won the best actress award at the New York Indian Film Festival (Nyiff). The actress was honoured for her role as Leela Krishnamoorthy, a middle aged widow, in debut filmmaker Avinash Kumar Singh's Listen Amaya. Deepti Naval essays an author backed role of a single mother who refuses to break down after the untimely death of her husband and owns and runs an offbeat library-cum-coffee shop.Listen Amaya also featured Farooq Shaikh...
- 5/14/2013
- GlamSham
Still from Dekh Tamasha Dekh
The 13 New York Indian Film Festival will open with Feroze Abbas Khan’s political satire Dekh Tamasha Dekh and close with Nitin Kakkar’s Filmistaan. The festival will be held from April 30 – May 4, 2013.
This year the festival will screen 22 Indian features, all having their New York City premieres.
Khan’s 108 minute film Dekh Tamasha Dekh explores a country where bizarre is normal through a poor man in search for his religious identity. While Kakkar’s 117 minute film Filmistaan connects humans and cultures through cinema.
The festival will celebrate 100 years of Indian Cinema with the screenings of Rudradeep Bhattacharjee’s The Human Factor, Jaideep Varma’s Baavra Mann, Kundan Shah’s Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, M S Sathyu’s Garam Hawa and Uday Shankar’s Kalpana. Whereas, Hansal Mehta’s Shahid will be presented under the Centrepiece section and Amit Gupta’s Jadoo under Special Screening.
The 13 New York Indian Film Festival will open with Feroze Abbas Khan’s political satire Dekh Tamasha Dekh and close with Nitin Kakkar’s Filmistaan. The festival will be held from April 30 – May 4, 2013.
This year the festival will screen 22 Indian features, all having their New York City premieres.
Khan’s 108 minute film Dekh Tamasha Dekh explores a country where bizarre is normal through a poor man in search for his religious identity. While Kakkar’s 117 minute film Filmistaan connects humans and cultures through cinema.
The festival will celebrate 100 years of Indian Cinema with the screenings of Rudradeep Bhattacharjee’s The Human Factor, Jaideep Varma’s Baavra Mann, Kundan Shah’s Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, M S Sathyu’s Garam Hawa and Uday Shankar’s Kalpana. Whereas, Hansal Mehta’s Shahid will be presented under the Centrepiece section and Amit Gupta’s Jadoo under Special Screening.
- 4/6/2013
- by NewsDesk
- DearCinema.com
Coming up on 7th to 17th March 2013 Tongues on Fire is proud to present the 15th London Asian Film Festival (Laff). The London Asian Film Festival is an eclectic mix of films, stimulating interviews, outstanding lectures series, workshops, master classes and the annual short film competition. The Festival pushes boundaries and overlaps with other cultures through films with a broad crossover appeal.
This cool festival is celebrating the centenary of Indian cinema this year with a focus on the journey of women in film with exciting mix of great new independent films, some old classics and recent thought provoking films you may have missed.
The opening night film is the UK premiere of Listen…Amaya, at BFI on 7th March. Listen… Amaya is a contemporary film about relationships and family dynamics. The Hindi film focuses on pre-conceptions and priorities in life. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the director,...
This cool festival is celebrating the centenary of Indian cinema this year with a focus on the journey of women in film with exciting mix of great new independent films, some old classics and recent thought provoking films you may have missed.
The opening night film is the UK premiere of Listen…Amaya, at BFI on 7th March. Listen… Amaya is a contemporary film about relationships and family dynamics. The Hindi film focuses on pre-conceptions and priorities in life. The screening will be followed by a Q&A session with the director,...
- 3/3/2013
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Film: "Listen...Amaya"; Actors: Deepti Naval, Farooque Shaikh, Swara Bhaskar; Director: Avinash Kumar Singh; Rating: ***
There is something enormously heartwarming about a mother-daughter film where the two actresses playing the roles look naturally comfortable together. For debutant director Avinash Kumar Singh, casting Deepti Naval and Swara Bhaskar in key roles, is half the battle won.
The rest of the cast and their allotted spaces just fill up this intimate portrait of a suburban crisis without anyone jostling for space. The premise is bold, but not created to incite a feeling of shock in us. Mother and daughter occupy an inviolable space within the cosy cafe that they run. Enter the outsider, who is not an outsider..
There is something enormously heartwarming about a mother-daughter film where the two actresses playing the roles look naturally comfortable together. For debutant director Avinash Kumar Singh, casting Deepti Naval and Swara Bhaskar in key roles, is half the battle won.
The rest of the cast and their allotted spaces just fill up this intimate portrait of a suburban crisis without anyone jostling for space. The premise is bold, but not created to incite a feeling of shock in us. Mother and daughter occupy an inviolable space within the cosy cafe that they run. Enter the outsider, who is not an outsider..
- 2/2/2013
- by Amith Ostwal
- RealBollywood.com
The iconic jodi of 80s of realistic cinema, Deepti Naval & Farooque Shaikh came together after years in Hema Malini’s Tell Me O Khuda. However, the duo had a very miniscule part in the film. It didn’t have the scope to highlight the famous couple. But those who have been yearning to see the magic of the most loved pair of its times once again on-screen, upcoming film Listen…Amaya is all set to fulfill their wish. Thanks to debutante director Avinash Kumar Singh who is bringing the couple in a full-fledged role. Read More...
- 1/25/2013
- Bollywood Trade
The iconic jodi of 80s of realistic cinema, Deepti Naval and Farooque Shaikh came together after years in Hema Malini's Tell Me O Khuda. However, the duo had a very miniscule part in the film. It didn't have the scope to highlight the famous couple. But those who have been yearning to see the magic of the most loved pair of its times once again on-screen, upcoming film Listen...Amaya is all set to fulfill their wish. Thanks to debutante director Avinash Kumar Singh who is bring...
- 1/25/2013
- GlamSham
Swara Bhaskar began her career with itsy-bitsy roles in films like Niyati, Madholal Keep Walking, Guzaarish, etc. and later came into limelight & garnered various accolades & awards with commercial hit Tanu Weds Manu for her superlative performance as she played the supporting role. Now the firebrand actress is all geared up for her first leading role in the forthcoming film Listen…Amaya, directed by Avinash Kumar Singh, Read More...
- 1/23/2013
- Bollywood Trade
Swara Bhaskar began her career with itsy-bitsy roles in films like Niyati, Madholal Keep Walking, Guzaarish, etc. and later came into limelight and garnered various accolades and awards with commercial hit Tanu Weds Manu for her superlative performance as she played the supporting role. Now the firebrand actress is all geared up for her first leading role in the forthcoming film Listen...Amaya, directed by Avinash Kumar Singh, where she essays the title character. And Swara is mighty ex...
- 1/23/2013
- by Rachana Sheth, Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Jan 21: Avinash Kumar Singh, director of the upcoming film "Listen Amaya", says he and his wife wrote the film for Farooque Sheikh and Deepti Naval.
"As writers when we write a script, we have this idea that we are writing for so and so person. When we wrote it into a feature film, we wrote it for Farooque Sheikh and Deepti mam, and we knew we wanted people of that calibre, that stature and look," Avinash said here in an interview.
"We were lucky that when we wrote and narrated it to them, they agreed, even though we were first time directors," he added.
The film tells the story of Amaya and her widowed.
"As writers when we write a script, we have this idea that we are writing for so and so person. When we wrote it into a feature film, we wrote it for Farooque Sheikh and Deepti mam, and we knew we wanted people of that calibre, that stature and look," Avinash said here in an interview.
"We were lucky that when we wrote and narrated it to them, they agreed, even though we were first time directors," he added.
The film tells the story of Amaya and her widowed.
- 1/21/2013
- by Leon David
- RealBollywood.com
Deepti Naval and Farooque Shaikh, who will be seen together on screen after 28 years for the first time, unveiled the promo of their upcoming film Listen... Amaya along with the makers Geeta and Avinash Kumar Singh. The film has already bagged the best feature film and the best director award at the New Jersey Independent South Asian Cinefest and has been selected for the 15th Read More...
- 1/16/2013
- Bollywood Trade
Deepti Naval and Farooque Shaikh, who will be seen together on screen after 28 years for the first time, unveiled the promo of their upcoming film Listen... Amaya along with the makers Geeta and Avinash Kumar Singh. The film has already bagged the best feature film and the best director award at the New Jersey Independent South Asian Cinefest and has been selected for the 15th London Asian Film Festival to be held in March 2013. Rj Mallishka, who compered the event was full...
- 1/16/2013
- GlamSham
In keeping with the festive spirit of Makar Sankranti, the makers of Listen Amaya have come up with a unique promotional strategy. They will distribute specially fabricated kites on the release date across Ahmedabad and in select cities in Mumbai to keep the festive spirit high.
On the occasion, the entire star cast, Farooque Shaikh, Deepti Naval and Swara Bhaskar, also wish their audience a happy Makar Sankranti and a very happy Uttarayan on the release of their film Listen Amaya. The film is directed by Avinash Kumar Singh.
‘Listen Amaya’ Makes the Festive Spirit High with Kites is a post from: BollySpice...
On the occasion, the entire star cast, Farooque Shaikh, Deepti Naval and Swara Bhaskar, also wish their audience a happy Makar Sankranti and a very happy Uttarayan on the release of their film Listen Amaya. The film is directed by Avinash Kumar Singh.
‘Listen Amaya’ Makes the Festive Spirit High with Kites is a post from: BollySpice...
- 1/15/2013
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
The promos and music of Avinash Kumar Singh's Farooque Shaikh, Deepti Naval and Swara Bhaskar starrer, Listen...Amaya, are slowly but surely making a mark with the viewers. The intelligent promotion is also to be credited for that! When we asked the talented and highly versatile actress, Swara Bhaskar (who essays the all-important title role), the reasons for signing Listen...Amaya (as she has been quite selective), she told us, "Actually it has been a conscious decision not to sig...
- 1/12/2013
- GlamSham
When director Avinash Kumar Singh and his wife decided to lock down on the script of Listen Amaya, the entire cast and the Hod's sat down over a couple of days and planned the way they wanted to tell the story."We had designed everything on the production so well that we would not face problems later. It might or might not be immediately noticeable as a technique when you watch the film, but that it is one of the biggest indicators that it works successfully. Everything on t...
- 1/11/2013
- GlamSham
Mumbai, Dec 27: Farooque Shaikh and Deepti Naval-starrer "Listen Amaya" will be screened at the 15th London Asian Film Festival, to be held in March next year.
Directed by debutant director Avinash Kumar Singh, the film sees Farooque and Deepti sharing the screen 28 years after their 1983 film "Katha".
The film tells the story of a Amaya and her widowed mother, who begins to develop a relationship with Amaya's friend played by Farooque Shaikh. Swara Bhaskar plays the role of Amaya in the film.
"I am glad and very much happy that this film has been selected for London Asian Film fest. Avinash has tried to say a beautiful.
Directed by debutant director Avinash Kumar Singh, the film sees Farooque and Deepti sharing the screen 28 years after their 1983 film "Katha".
The film tells the story of a Amaya and her widowed mother, who begins to develop a relationship with Amaya's friend played by Farooque Shaikh. Swara Bhaskar plays the role of Amaya in the film.
"I am glad and very much happy that this film has been selected for London Asian Film fest. Avinash has tried to say a beautiful.
- 12/27/2012
- by Arun Pandit
- RealBollywood.com
The very special film, Listen Amaya, directed by Avinash Kumar Singh, marks the comeback of the most lovable couple of their era, Farooq Sheikh and Deepti Naval. And no wonder movie buffs are looking forward to the film, which also stars Swara Bhaskar, essaying the title role of Amaya.The film probes the emotional conflict between a single mother and a possessive daughter who cannot deal with the idea of another man in her mother's life. Deepti Naval essays the role of a singl...
- 12/14/2012
- GlamSham
When director Avinash Kumar Singh started writing the story of his film Listen Amaya with his wife Geeta it was actually a two minute short film. However the director decided to expand on the film into a whole length feature film.Director Avinash reveals, "It was Listen Amaya chatting on a couch a short two minute film between a mother and a daughter. It became a five minute odd story. We were busy with another film Raag Malhar at that time and we sent the script to a...
- 12/11/2012
- GlamSham
Once again guest reviewer Beth Watkins takes keyboard to hand to give usher thoughts on the films at the most recnet Chicago Asian Film Festival This time she give us her choices for worst and the best of the feature films, both of which had their world premieres at this festival.
Best: Listen Amaya (2012, dir. Avinash Kumar Singh)
Full disclosure: I was very primed to like this film, even just by the description of Farooq Shaikh in a romance with Deepti Naval. I figured that if nothing else, I would respond positively to a sure-to-be-well-acted age-appropriate romance between two stars I have always loved. I barely managed to keep myself from running up to Farooq Shaikh when he entered the cinema for the screening; the next day he paused briefly to talk with the man in front of me in a line and I think I let out a breathless “Eep!
Best: Listen Amaya (2012, dir. Avinash Kumar Singh)
Full disclosure: I was very primed to like this film, even just by the description of Farooq Shaikh in a romance with Deepti Naval. I figured that if nothing else, I would respond positively to a sure-to-be-well-acted age-appropriate romance between two stars I have always loved. I barely managed to keep myself from running up to Farooq Shaikh when he entered the cinema for the screening; the next day he paused briefly to talk with the man in front of me in a line and I think I let out a breathless “Eep!
- 10/9/2012
- by Beth Watkins
- Bollyspice
Chicago film aficionados were treated to an array of stellar films, acclaimed artists, and energetic parties at the 3rd annual Chicago South Asian Film Festival. The four-day festival held its Opening Night on September 20th with a star-studded red carpet reception followed by the North American premiere of the much anticipated Bollywood film ‘Heroine’. Artists who walked the red carpet include acclaimed actor Farooq Shaikh, Lillete Dubey, and Adil Hussain. Indian Consul General Mukta Dutta Tomar, Field Museum President Richard Lariviere, and Columbia College Vice President Dr. Eric Winston were also present to show their support. In his opening remarks, Dr. Winston said “I feel like a proud father” as he expressed his and Columbia College Chicago’s support for the Festival from its inception back in 2010.
Over the next three days, the Festival showcased the best of South Asian independent cinema to packed audiences at Showplace Icon Theater and...
Over the next three days, the Festival showcased the best of South Asian independent cinema to packed audiences at Showplace Icon Theater and...
- 10/1/2012
- by BollySpice Editors
- Bollyspice
Chicago South Asian Film Festival (Csaff) announces their film selection for the third annual film festival. Starting on September 20, this four-day festival hosted at Showplace Icon Theaters and Film Row Cinema (Columbia College Chicago), will present 24 films, including 5 world premieres, 8 Us premieres and 11 Chicago
premieres.
The Festival opens with the North American premiere of Madhur Bhandarkar’s Heroine starring Kareena Kapoor. The film is a bold, shocking, yet sensitive look behind the scenes of the glitz and glamour Indian film stars reside. A special discussion about the film and its themes will take place after the film with acclaimed poet, lyricist and scriptwriter Javed Akhtar and Heroine cast member Lillete Dubey.
The centerpiece film is the world premiere of Listen Amaya starring acclaimed actors Deepti Naval and Farooq Shaikh. The film by debutante director Avinash Kumar Singh tells the story of a daughter, Amaya, and her widow mother who begins...
premieres.
The Festival opens with the North American premiere of Madhur Bhandarkar’s Heroine starring Kareena Kapoor. The film is a bold, shocking, yet sensitive look behind the scenes of the glitz and glamour Indian film stars reside. A special discussion about the film and its themes will take place after the film with acclaimed poet, lyricist and scriptwriter Javed Akhtar and Heroine cast member Lillete Dubey.
The centerpiece film is the world premiere of Listen Amaya starring acclaimed actors Deepti Naval and Farooq Shaikh. The film by debutante director Avinash Kumar Singh tells the story of a daughter, Amaya, and her widow mother who begins...
- 9/8/2012
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
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