Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who is set to revisit his 1985 telefilm ‘Janam’ with a theatrical adaptation, shared that the same feelings and emotions still exist, saying the story is relevant in today’s time.
‘Janam’ was a groundbreaking film for its time, not only for its raw portrayal of a sensitive topic but also for its creator’s willingness to share his own experiences.
The film, which starred Kumar Gaurav and Shernaz Patel, received critical acclaim and was even included in the Panorama section of the 1986 International Film Festival of India.
The film, a semi-autobiographical exploration of an illegitimate son’s struggle for recognition from his father, will be brought back to life on stage with Bhatt’s protege Imran Zahid playing the lead role.
Bhatt, who has previously adapted his films ‘Arth’, ‘Daddy’, and ‘Hamari Adhuri Kahani’ for the stage with Zahid in the lead, sees this as an opportunity...
‘Janam’ was a groundbreaking film for its time, not only for its raw portrayal of a sensitive topic but also for its creator’s willingness to share his own experiences.
The film, which starred Kumar Gaurav and Shernaz Patel, received critical acclaim and was even included in the Panorama section of the 1986 International Film Festival of India.
The film, a semi-autobiographical exploration of an illegitimate son’s struggle for recognition from his father, will be brought back to life on stage with Bhatt’s protege Imran Zahid playing the lead role.
Bhatt, who has previously adapted his films ‘Arth’, ‘Daddy’, and ‘Hamari Adhuri Kahani’ for the stage with Zahid in the lead, sees this as an opportunity...
- 2/13/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Filmmaker Mahesh Bhatt, who appears in a cameo in the film ‘Ab Dilli Dur Nahin’, based on a rickshaw puller’s son becoming an Ias Officer, spoke about why he wanted to be a part of this movie.
Bhatt was also involved in the creative process of this film.
He said: “A film that depicts the struggles of an ordinary person can be powerful and relatable. Imran Zahid and Vinay Bhardwaj’s film ‘Ab Delhi Dur Nahin’ which has a big heart is a refreshing break from big-budget spectacles.”
“Smaller, independent films often have a personal and authentic feel, which can make a big impact on audiences.”
Director Mahesh Bhatt considers Imran Zahid has his protege who has performed in several plays based on his films, including ‘Arth’, ‘Daddy’, and ‘Hamari Adhuri Kahani’.
Imran Zahid said: “He is the one who brought me into this industry. He is like my mentor,...
Bhatt was also involved in the creative process of this film.
He said: “A film that depicts the struggles of an ordinary person can be powerful and relatable. Imran Zahid and Vinay Bhardwaj’s film ‘Ab Delhi Dur Nahin’ which has a big heart is a refreshing break from big-budget spectacles.”
“Smaller, independent films often have a personal and authentic feel, which can make a big impact on audiences.”
Director Mahesh Bhatt considers Imran Zahid has his protege who has performed in several plays based on his films, including ‘Arth’, ‘Daddy’, and ‘Hamari Adhuri Kahani’.
Imran Zahid said: “He is the one who brought me into this industry. He is like my mentor,...
- 5/15/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Singer Jubin Nautiyal, who is known for his songs like ‘Raataan Lambiyan’, ‘Tum Hi Aana’, ‘Manike’ and several others, released new track ‘Mehsoos Hua’ on Wednesday from the film ‘Ab Dilli Dur Nahin’. The track, which features the lead actors Imran Zahid and Shruti Sodhi, is a romantic melody.
‘Ab Dilli Dur Nahin’ has been directed by Kamal Chandra, and is touted to be based on the true story of a rickshaw puller’s son who cracked the Ias exam.
Sharing how Jubin Nautiyal came on board, actor Imran Zahid shared, “We felt that Jubin’s voice is the most suitable for this song. Initially, when we contacted him, he said doing a song would be very difficult because he was travelling and was very busy. So I asked him to listen to the soundtrack for once and decide, and after hearing the track and the story, he immediately agreed...
‘Ab Dilli Dur Nahin’ has been directed by Kamal Chandra, and is touted to be based on the true story of a rickshaw puller’s son who cracked the Ias exam.
Sharing how Jubin Nautiyal came on board, actor Imran Zahid shared, “We felt that Jubin’s voice is the most suitable for this song. Initially, when we contacted him, he said doing a song would be very difficult because he was travelling and was very busy. So I asked him to listen to the soundtrack for once and decide, and after hearing the track and the story, he immediately agreed...
- 5/3/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Prisoners in their physical space need not be confined in their creative and emotional liberty. This is being proven by the female inmates of Tihar jail in Delhi who have turned into fashion designers for the entire cast of a film called Mark Sheet. Revealing details the film’s leading man Imran Zahid says, “This isRead More
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- 3/23/2018
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
If you saw the tall amiable rookie cop who accompanied Randeep Hooda in the initial scenes of Jannat 2 and then vanished, you might want to know that he is Mahesh Bhatt's latest prot?g? Imran Zahid.
Imran played the shoe-throwing journalist Muntadhar Al-Zaidi in Mahesh Bhatt's stage adaptation The Last Salute. He is now being launched as one of the leading men in Jism 2. Imran is also the lead in Mahesh Bhatt's Chandu, a bio-pic on the slain Jawaharlal Nehru University student leader Chandrashekhar Prasad.
With such lofty plans up his sleeves, one was shocked to see Imran making a 'guest' appearance in two fleeting shots with Randeep Hooda and Brijendra Kala. Even more shocking is the fact that Imran himself was shocked to see himself in Jannat 2!
The revised plan, after Imran's role in Jannat 2 did not shape up as one of the leads,...
Imran played the shoe-throwing journalist Muntadhar Al-Zaidi in Mahesh Bhatt's stage adaptation The Last Salute. He is now being launched as one of the leading men in Jism 2. Imran is also the lead in Mahesh Bhatt's Chandu, a bio-pic on the slain Jawaharlal Nehru University student leader Chandrashekhar Prasad.
With such lofty plans up his sleeves, one was shocked to see Imran making a 'guest' appearance in two fleeting shots with Randeep Hooda and Brijendra Kala. Even more shocking is the fact that Imran himself was shocked to see himself in Jannat 2!
The revised plan, after Imran's role in Jannat 2 did not shape up as one of the leads,...
- 5/8/2012
- by Subhash K. Jha
- BollywoodHungama
If you saw the tall amiable rookie cop who accompanied Randeep Hooda in the initial scenes of 'Jannat 2' and then vanished, you might want to know that he is Mahesh Bhatt’s latest protégé Imran Zahid. Imran played the shoe-throwing journalist Muntadhar Al-Zaidi in Mahesh Bhatt’s stage adaptation 'The Last Salute'. He is now being launched as one of the leading men in 'Jism 2'. Imran is also the lead in ...
- 5/8/2012
- BusinessofCinema
'Jannat 2' from the Bhatt production house, directed by Kunal Deshmukh, starring Emraan Hashmi, Randeep Hooda, Imran Zahid and Esha Gupta took a good opening on its first day with Rs 82.5 million (Rs 8.25 crore) net.Continuing steadily over the weekend, with a slight drop on Saturday but a consistent performance on Sunday, the total three day figure settled in the range of Rs 240 million (Rs 24 ...
- 5/7/2012
- BusinessofCinema
Get ready for Jannat 2 the exciting sequel to the 2008 hit that once again brings together director Kunal Deshmukh and Emraan Hashmi. Produced by Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt, the film which opens this Friday, May 4th, also stars Esha Gupta, Randeep Hooda, and Imran Zahid. It follows the story of one ordinary man, a cop and a beautiful young doctor… Sonu’s (Emraan Hashmi) quest for his personal heaven creates hell for all around him until with the help of a cop Pratap (Randeep Hooda), he breaks away from it all and does something extraordinary to make things better for the greater good of the community. Sonu is a smooth talking street-smart gun runner, who has the gift of the gab and knows his trade inside out. Acp Pratap is a hardened maverick cop, who has a personal vendetta against the gun nexus. He will go to any lengths...
- 4/30/2012
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
On May 4th we will see Jannat 2, this sequel to the exciting 2008 hit which reunites action hero Emraan Hashmi and director Kunal Deshmukh. Joining them are Randeep Hooda, Esha Gupta and Imran Zahid, the film is produced by Mahesh Bhatt and Mukesh Bhatt and has an awesome soundtrack by Pritam. Jannat 2 is a tumultuous rollercoaster journey of Sonu Dilli (Emraan Hashmi) and an angst ridden cop (Randeep Hooda) set against the murky underbelly of the gun trade.
Synopsis
One ordinary man, Sonu’s (Emraan Hashmi) quest for his personal heaven creates hell for all around him until with the help of a cop Pratap (Randeep Hooda), he breaks away from it all and does something extraordinary to make things better for the good of the community.
Sonu Dilli is a smooth talking street-smart gun runner, who has the gift of the gab and knows his trade inside out.
Synopsis
One ordinary man, Sonu’s (Emraan Hashmi) quest for his personal heaven creates hell for all around him until with the help of a cop Pratap (Randeep Hooda), he breaks away from it all and does something extraordinary to make things better for the good of the community.
Sonu Dilli is a smooth talking street-smart gun runner, who has the gift of the gab and knows his trade inside out.
- 4/5/2012
- by Press Releases
- Bollyspice
Reuniting actor Emraan Hashmi and director Kunal Deshmukh, Jannat 2 the sequel to the exciting 2008 hit will release in theaters worldwide on May 4. Jannat 2 is a tumultuous rollercoaster journey of a hard-bitten cop and his hustling informer set against the explosive murky backdrop of the arms trade in North India. The film also features Esha Gupta, Imran Zahid and Randeep Hooda.
Watch the new video for the hit song “Tu Hi Mera” sung by the always fabulous Shafqat Amanat Ali.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLxI_1iKYgc
The story of Jannat 2: One ordinary man, Sonu’s (Emraan Hashmi) quest for his personal heaven creates hell for all around him until with the help of a cop Pratap (Randeep Hooda), he breaks away from it all and does something extraordinary to make things better for the greater good of the community. Sonu is a smooth talking street-smart gun runner,...
Watch the new video for the hit song “Tu Hi Mera” sung by the always fabulous Shafqat Amanat Ali.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=BLxI_1iKYgc
The story of Jannat 2: One ordinary man, Sonu’s (Emraan Hashmi) quest for his personal heaven creates hell for all around him until with the help of a cop Pratap (Randeep Hooda), he breaks away from it all and does something extraordinary to make things better for the greater good of the community. Sonu is a smooth talking street-smart gun runner,...
- 3/27/2012
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
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