Mumbai, Feb 9 (Ians) Filmmaker Anushree Mehta, who made her directorial debut with the Radhika Apte-starrer ‘Mrs Undercover’ last year, has now come on board to direct the Hindi remake of the much loved 1972 classic ‘Bawarchi’, originally helmed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee.
The adaptation of the Hrishikesh Mukherjee feature will be the first movie out of the three-film collaboration between Jaadugar Films and Sameer Raj Sippy Productions. They will also remake timeless classics like Amitabh Bachchan-Jaya Bachchan starrer Mili (1975) and Gulzar’s iconic 1972 drama ‘Koshish;.
Mehta described directing the Bawarchi adaptation as a “kaleidoscopic combination” of being excited, honoured, humbled coupled with the awareness of shouldering a “massive responsibility.”
“When my business partner Abir Sengupta (Jaadugar Films), Sameer Raj Sippy and I decided to join hands to produce these three iconic films, we were clear that we would leave no stone unturned in remaking them with utmost love and respect. During our discussion on Bawarchi,...
The adaptation of the Hrishikesh Mukherjee feature will be the first movie out of the three-film collaboration between Jaadugar Films and Sameer Raj Sippy Productions. They will also remake timeless classics like Amitabh Bachchan-Jaya Bachchan starrer Mili (1975) and Gulzar’s iconic 1972 drama ‘Koshish;.
Mehta described directing the Bawarchi adaptation as a “kaleidoscopic combination” of being excited, honoured, humbled coupled with the awareness of shouldering a “massive responsibility.”
“When my business partner Abir Sengupta (Jaadugar Films), Sameer Raj Sippy and I decided to join hands to produce these three iconic films, we were clear that we would leave no stone unturned in remaking them with utmost love and respect. During our discussion on Bawarchi,...
- 2/8/2024
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Actor Sunny Singh, who has wrapped up shooting for ‘Risky Romeo’ after a one and a half months in Kolkata, feels the genre of the upcoming film is completely unexplored and said it was a bold step to showcase emotions in a different way through it.
The film is written and directed by Abir Sengupta, who had previously directed ‘Kiara Advani’ starrer ‘Indoo Ki Jawani’. ‘Risky Romeo’ also stars Kriti Kharbanda.
Actor Sunny Singh said he feels “extremely fulfilled” wrapping up the shoot and credited Risky Romeo for offering him a character that had never come his way before.
Sunny said: “I usually do not get offered characters like this and only when I started shooting I realised what Abir had seen in me and offered me such a different character. The genre of this film is completely unexplored in our industry and it’s a bold step towards showcasing...
The film is written and directed by Abir Sengupta, who had previously directed ‘Kiara Advani’ starrer ‘Indoo Ki Jawani’. ‘Risky Romeo’ also stars Kriti Kharbanda.
Actor Sunny Singh said he feels “extremely fulfilled” wrapping up the shoot and credited Risky Romeo for offering him a character that had never come his way before.
Sunny said: “I usually do not get offered characters like this and only when I started shooting I realised what Abir had seen in me and offered me such a different character. The genre of this film is completely unexplored in our industry and it’s a bold step towards showcasing...
- 12/16/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
Mumbai, July 12 (Ians) Hindi-language Indian classics ‘Mili’, ‘Koshish’ and ‘Bawarchi’ are all set to get remade as Jaadugar Films and Sameer Raj Sippy Productions have teamed up for it.
The abovementioned 1970’s films were produced under N.C. Sippy’s banner.
Directed by Gulzar, ‘Koshish’, an homage to 1961 Japanese film ‘Happiness of Us Alone’, starred Sanjeev Kumar and Jaya Bachchan. It followed a deaf-mute couple who fight against the odds to live a life of dignity.
Kumar won best actor and Gulzar best screenplay at India’s National Film Awards, reports ‘Variety’.
‘Bawarchi’, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, was a remake of Tapan Sinha’s 1966 Bengali-language film ‘Galpo Holeo Satti’ and starred Rajesh Khanna and Jaya Bachchan.
In the film, Khanna plays a talented domestic helper who transforms a dysfunctional middle-class family.
Mukherjee’s ‘Mili’ (1975) starred Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan and charted the burgeoning romance between a depressed alcoholic and his cheerful neighbour,...
The abovementioned 1970’s films were produced under N.C. Sippy’s banner.
Directed by Gulzar, ‘Koshish’, an homage to 1961 Japanese film ‘Happiness of Us Alone’, starred Sanjeev Kumar and Jaya Bachchan. It followed a deaf-mute couple who fight against the odds to live a life of dignity.
Kumar won best actor and Gulzar best screenplay at India’s National Film Awards, reports ‘Variety’.
‘Bawarchi’, directed by Hrishikesh Mukherjee, was a remake of Tapan Sinha’s 1966 Bengali-language film ‘Galpo Holeo Satti’ and starred Rajesh Khanna and Jaya Bachchan.
In the film, Khanna plays a talented domestic helper who transforms a dysfunctional middle-class family.
Mukherjee’s ‘Mili’ (1975) starred Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan and charted the burgeoning romance between a depressed alcoholic and his cheerful neighbour,...
- 7/12/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
One can observe a growing trend in recent films where a previously ignored aspect in relation to women and their insignificance is taken into consideration and used to change the plot and narrate an impressive story. The insignificance of women, therefore, turns out to be their strength. In “Immerstill,” we had Hannelore Schiller taking her chances to make people aware that women exist despite society considering them unimportant. She wanted society to take up the responsibility for their women. In “Unseen,” we are told through Zenzile Mwale’s life that her insignificance comes of great help to her to reach her beloved husband, irrespective of the murders she commits in her defense.
In “Mrs Undercover,” Anushree Mehta uses the insignificance of Durga (Radhika Apte) to spy on and crack a murder mystery. Durga is reminded by her patriarchal husband (Saheb Chatterjee) that she is just a housewife and knows nothing else.
In “Mrs Undercover,” Anushree Mehta uses the insignificance of Durga (Radhika Apte) to spy on and crack a murder mystery. Durga is reminded by her patriarchal husband (Saheb Chatterjee) that she is just a housewife and knows nothing else.
- 4/14/2023
- by Carlos Luis
- Film Fugitives
‘Vaah! Life Ho Toh Aisi!’ actress Radhika Apte, who is seen playing Durga, a housewife and an undercover agent in the spy comedy ‘Mrs Undercover’, said she fell in love with her character the minute she heard the script. Radhika said that now-a-days, women-led films are getting more eyeballs from the viewers.
She said: “I think the premise of the film was really exciting for me. We live in a country where there is a lot of patriarchy and so many women slog days and nights to keep their families happy, and yet go unnoticed so I think it did resonate with me and what I like about Durga is her innocence, her naivety, her clumsiness and even her journey of discovering herself. I think that was really good.”
Radhika, who is known for ‘Raat Akeli Hai’, ‘Monica, O My Darling’, and an American film, ‘A Call To Spy’, said...
She said: “I think the premise of the film was really exciting for me. We live in a country where there is a lot of patriarchy and so many women slog days and nights to keep their families happy, and yet go unnoticed so I think it did resonate with me and what I like about Durga is her innocence, her naivety, her clumsiness and even her journey of discovering herself. I think that was really good.”
Radhika, who is known for ‘Raat Akeli Hai’, ‘Monica, O My Darling’, and an American film, ‘A Call To Spy’, said...
- 4/5/2023
- by Agency News Desk
- GlamSham
‘Mrs. Undercover’ director Anushree Mehta talked about her upcoming spy comedy film starring Radhika Apte in the lead role of an undercover agent and shared how the idea was conceived and why she found Radhika to be perfect for the role.
She also added about the struggles of female directors to establish themselves in the industry.
‘Mrs. Undercover’ is a story of Durga, played by Radhika, who was an undercover agent, however, after ten years when she was called back on duty, things are not that easy for her as after marriage, she has forgotten everything as she just gave all the time to family.
When asked about how she come up with the idea, and did the story of Durga have any real-life reference, she told Ians: “I came up with the idea of ‘Mrs. Undercover’ one fine morning almost five years ago. That very day I shared the...
She also added about the struggles of female directors to establish themselves in the industry.
‘Mrs. Undercover’ is a story of Durga, played by Radhika, who was an undercover agent, however, after ten years when she was called back on duty, things are not that easy for her as after marriage, she has forgotten everything as she just gave all the time to family.
When asked about how she come up with the idea, and did the story of Durga have any real-life reference, she told Ians: “I came up with the idea of ‘Mrs. Undercover’ one fine morning almost five years ago. That very day I shared the...
- 4/4/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Acclaimed actress Radhika Apte talks about playing a housewife and undercover agent in the spy comedy ‘Mrs Undercover’.
Radhika will play the role of Durga, a former undercover agent who turns homemaker, and is called back on duty after ten years. She discovers that getting back is not easy because after marriage she has forgotten everything, having devoted all her time to her family.
The 37-year-old actress said: “For me, ‘Mrs Undercover’ is special for many reasons. Not only is spy comedy an unexplored genre in India, but at the very first narration of this film I fell for my character. Durga is funny, kind, sincere, she is also clumsy and unsure of herself, and this film is her journey of discovering her own strength.”
Radhika said that every woman will relate to her on-screen character Durga as it is a story of every housewife who gives up her dreams of a career for family.
Radhika will play the role of Durga, a former undercover agent who turns homemaker, and is called back on duty after ten years. She discovers that getting back is not easy because after marriage she has forgotten everything, having devoted all her time to her family.
The 37-year-old actress said: “For me, ‘Mrs Undercover’ is special for many reasons. Not only is spy comedy an unexplored genre in India, but at the very first narration of this film I fell for my character. Durga is funny, kind, sincere, she is also clumsy and unsure of herself, and this film is her journey of discovering her own strength.”
Radhika said that every woman will relate to her on-screen character Durga as it is a story of every housewife who gives up her dreams of a career for family.
- 3/30/2023
- by News Bureau
- GlamSham
Call us intrigued! People say that a good first impression is the very important and it seems that certainly is true with Radhika Apte new film’s first look. Titled, Mrs. Undercover, the very cool poster certainly has audiences wanting to know more about this spy-entertainer!
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Director Anushree Mehta talks about the film and shares, “It is surreal to take this initial step and share the first look of our film with the world. We believe in giving quality content to the viewers and have tried very hard to achieve that with Mrs. Undercover. The title, the poster, the imagery is a long-thought process to make people excited. This project is a special one for me and I am so glad that I found an actor like Radhika Apte to play the titular character. Looking forward to seeing how the audience will react to the forthcoming glimpses we have of the film.
Check it out!
Director Anushree Mehta talks about the film and shares, “It is surreal to take this initial step and share the first look of our film with the world. We believe in giving quality content to the viewers and have tried very hard to achieve that with Mrs. Undercover. The title, the poster, the imagery is a long-thought process to make people excited. This project is a special one for me and I am so glad that I found an actor like Radhika Apte to play the titular character. Looking forward to seeing how the audience will react to the forthcoming glimpses we have of the film.
- 3/31/2021
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Radhika Apte played the role of Noor Inayat Khan in 'A Call to Spy', which marked Radhika Apte's international film debut. She will be seen playing a similar role, of an undercover agent, in the upcoming film "Mrs. Undercover". The film marks directorial debut of writer Anushree Mehta. The poster indicates the interesting dichotomous combination of an Indian housewife holding a gun.
Talking about the film, Radhika says, "Anushree came to me with this film some time back and the novelty of the story had me excited. When I saw this first look, it was that same excitement I felt and it was not only as someone who is a part of the film but also as a member of the audience. I think we all wanted to show the essence of the film through this first poster and I must say that we have captured it well.
Talking about the film, Radhika says, "Anushree came to me with this film some time back and the novelty of the story had me excited. When I saw this first look, it was that same excitement I felt and it was not only as someone who is a part of the film but also as a member of the audience. I think we all wanted to show the essence of the film through this first poster and I must say that we have captured it well.
- 3/28/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Popular actor Hiten Tejwani will soon be seen in a short film titled Unkahee. Directed by Anushree Mehta, the film is a crime thriller.
It narrates the story of a series of murders taking place in Delhi, where 11 women are brutally killed within 12 months by a serial killer.
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"The film unveils the mysteries behind a series of murders taking place in Delhi. The several twists and turns in the plot enticed me to be a part of the crime thriller, and it was a fascinating...
It narrates the story of a series of murders taking place in Delhi, where 11 women are brutally killed within 12 months by a serial killer.
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#Repost @erosnow ・・・ 6 log, 6 saboot aur 6 bahaane. Lekin jurm sirf ek - insaniyat ki maut. Kaun hai mujrim aur kaun masoom, pata chalega bahut jald! . #Unkahee trailer out tomorrow, stay tuned. #TimeToConfess . . . . @hitentejwani @sehban_azim @goenkaanupriya @ashwinmushran @ayushmaansaxena #RaviKhemu @ashokepandit1 @poojashyamprabhat @anushreemehtaa @abirsenguptaa @pritirathigupta @ishkafilms @ridhimalulla #ENOriginal #ErosNow
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"The film unveils the mysteries behind a series of murders taking place in Delhi. The several twists and turns in the plot enticed me to be a part of the crime thriller, and it was a fascinating...
- 9/23/2020
- by Glamsham Editorial
- GlamSham
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