ITV

Tag: Aanand L Rai

  • Aanand L Rai’s Colour Yellow names Harini Lakshminarayan as COO

    Aanand L Rai’s Colour Yellow names Harini Lakshminarayan as COO

    MUMBAI: Colour Yellow Productions, helmed by filmmaker Aanand L Rai, has appointed Harini Lakshminarayan as chief operating officer. She brings over two decades of experience in IP development, production and strategy to the Mumbai-based production house.

    In her new role, Lakshminarayan will oversee strategic operations and business development while maintaining the studio’s focus on storytelling and IP creation. She joins the company as it plans to expand its content slate across markets.

    “Harini brings a unique combination of creative foresight and strategic expertise that aligns perfectly with our mission,” said Colour Yellow Productions founder Aanand L Rai. “Together, we will continue to raise the bar for what Indian cinema can achieve in both domestic and global markets.”

    Lakshminarayan said she was excited to join the studio known for films like Raanjhanaa, Tanu Weds Manu, and Tumbbad. “Aanand L Rai’s incredible vision for storytelling that consistently pushes boundaries is truly inspiring,” she noted.

    The appointment comes as Colour Yellow, established over a decade ago, looks to build on its legacy of creating culturally rooted content that appeals to wider audiences. The studio has previously produced critically acclaimed films like Newton, Mukkabaaz and Shubh Mangal Saavdhan.

  • Debut alert: Ansh Duggal in ‘Nakhrewaalii’ by Jio Studios & Colour Yellow Productions!

    Debut alert: Ansh Duggal in ‘Nakhrewaalii’ by Jio Studios & Colour Yellow Productions!

    Mumbai: Jio Studios and Aanand L Rai’s production house, Colour Yellow Productions, are all set to light up the Indian film industry with their latest project, “Nakhrewaalii,” featuring the promising talent Ansh Duggal in the lead role.

    Known for providing opportunities to emerging talent in the world of cinema, Colour Yellow Productions has chosen Ansh Duggal as the leading star of this exciting adventure, marking the beginning of a journey that guarantees to captivate audiences with its innovation and creativity. The film will be directed by Rahul Shanklya and goes on floors today. The movie will be produced by Jyoti Deshpande, Aanand L Rai and Himanshu Sharma.

    This film promises to be a complete entertainer, offering a plethora of emotions that will strike a chord with audiences across India. A glimpse of the film’s theme can be seen in the introductory video, which will pique your interest in this romantic comedy.

    Ansh Duggal, the lead actor, expressed his excitement about the project, stating, “I am thrilled and honoured to be making my acting debut with Anand sir and our director Rahul Shanklya. It is truly a dream come true and I’m looking forward to this incredible journey. Today is the beginning of an exciting chapter in my life. With utmost gratitude, I’m ready to give it my all.”

    For a taste of the announcement, watch the video here:

    This film also marks the second collaboration between Aanand L Rai’s Colour Yellow Productions and Jio Studios, following their recent announcement of the Marathi franchise “Jhimma 2.” As production begins for “Nakhrewaalii,” fans and movie lovers eagerly anticipate the exciting partnership between Colour Yellow Productions and Jio Studios. The journey of creating “Nakhrewaalii” promises to be an extraordinary one, filled with creativity, entertainment, and laughter.

    Colour Yellow Productions has a rich history of crafting endearing and unforgettable characters that have impacted Indian cinema. Films like “Shubh Mangal Saavdhan,” “Tanu Weds Manu,” and “Raanjhanaa” have achieved iconic status, and “Nakhrewaalii” is poised to continue this tradition.

    Jio Studios, the media and content arm of Reliance Industries Ltd was set up in 2018 to build a pure-play content studio focused on developing, producing, and owning intellectual property in films, web series and other content in Hindi and all other major Indian languages. It is the largest studio by far in terms of the number of content assets produced, with critical acclaim not far behind with 16 films and web series of Jio Studios sweeping over 100 awards in India and internationally in the last five years. Jio Studios is designed to be the key catalyst that powers Jio’s distribution platforms and services with world-class entertainment content.

  • Day one of the Jagran Film Festival Commences with a dazzling lineup of movie stars

    Day one of the Jagran Film Festival Commences with a dazzling lineup of movie stars

    Mumbai: the eagerly awaited Jagran Film Festival 2023 had a grand inauguration at Cinepolis, Mumbai, commencing an exceptional cinematic journey. Presented by Rajnigandha in partnership with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, the first day promised a remarkable cinematic adventure. The inaugural ceremony was graced by renowned director, screenwriter, and producer Anees Bazmi, joined by Amit Rai, DK, and Raj.

    The eleventh edition of the festival glittered with Bollywood luminaries, including Bhumi Pednekar, Rhea Kapoor, Karan Boolani, and casting director Mukesh Chhabra. It also aims to honour Indian cinema legends like Satish Kaushik, Lata Mangeshkar, Vikram Gokhale, and K Viswanath, with a special focus on movies “Kaagaz” and “Lamhe” as a tribute to Satish Kaushik and Lata Mangeshkar.

    Day one featured engaging panel discussions with celebrities like Anees Bazmi, Bhumi Pednekar, Rhea Kapoor, Karam Boolani, Amit Rai, Mukhesh Chhabra, DK, and Raj. They shared valuable insights and experiences from their illustrious careers, captivating the audience with their dialogues.

    In a candid discussion moderated by Nayandeep Rakshit, accomplished directors Anees Bazmi, Amit Rai, DK, and Raj shared their experiences and early career challenges in crafting stories for OTT and theatrical releases, underscoring the importance of well-crafted scripts and casting choices.

    The team of “Thank You for Coming” engaged in an open discussion. Rhea Kapoor acknowledged the potential criticism of her film choices but emphasized the connection with her target audience. Bhumi Padnekar discussed the film’s message of self-acceptance and personal responsibility for happiness. Karan Boolani emphasised the importance of empathising with characters and understanding their perspective, highlighting the hidden forces perpetuating inequality. This discussion was moderated by Nayandeep Rakshit.

    Mukesh Chhabra, in an engaging casting discussion, discussed his career journey and his deep love for the film industry, emphasizing his unique path to making a meaningful contribution.

    The festival premiered with “Guthlee Ladoo,” including a special screening of “Darran Chhoo,” “Eismayer” for the international opening, and “Jananam: 1947 Pranayam Thudarunnu” for the regional opening.

    As the festival partner, Custard Apple Pictures presented the Hindi film “Banwari Ki Amma,” directed by O.P. Srivastava. Set in 1970s Lucknow, it explores the life of an ambitious middle-class family, featuring an elderly maid known for her culinary skills, and their shared existence in a cramped house.

    Day two will witness in-conversations with stars like Aanand L. Rai, Piyush Mishra, Vishal Batra (brother of Kargil war hers Param Veer Chakra- Vikram Batra) and Anmol Ahuja

    The world’s largest travelling film festival is all set to enrapture audiences with an exceptional array of world-class films from all around the globe.

    For Registration log on to: www.jff.co.in.

  • Filmfare spotlights Gujarat’s cinematic potential!

    Filmfare spotlights Gujarat’s cinematic potential!

    Mumbai: For over seven decades, Filmfare has been chronicling remarkable accomplishments and milestones of the Indian Film Industry. The platform continues to lead the way in honouring cinematic and artistic brilliance. For the 69th edition of the Filmfare Awards, which is scheduled to be held on January 2024, Filmfare takes the celebrations to the Vibrant State of Gujarat. One of the core objectives of this partnership seeks to establish Gujarat as a global centre for tourism, investment, and a thriving hub for cinematic production.

    The inaugural Filmmakers’ Round Table took place at the Taj Lands End in Mumbai on 11 October where the event served as a significant precursor to the Filmfare awards. Spearheaded by The Times Group managing director Vineet Jain, Filmfare played a pivotal role in fostering the growth of the Indian film industry. It achieved this by convening a distinguished panel of attendees.

    Leading this high-profile gathering was the Gujarat chief minister Bhupendrabhai Patel, who headed a high-powered delegation from the Gujarat Government. Accompanying him was the Tourism of Gujarat minister Mulubhai Bera, as well as other key policy makers and officials from the Government of Gujarat.

    The film & entertainment industry was well-represented, with prolific filmmakers such as Imtiaz Ali, Aanand L. Rai, Boney Kapoor, Om Raut, Mukesh Bhatt, R. Balki, Jayantilal Gada, Nitesh Tiwari, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari, Nikkhil Advani, Ramesh Taurani, Madhur Bhandarkar, Apoorva Mehta, Raj & DK, Harshavardhan Kulkarni, Venky Mysore, Aparna Purohit, Anand Pandit in attendance, among others. The session was deftly moderated by the actor Kubbra Sait, who skillfully guided in-depth discussions that shed light on Gujarat’s comprehensive support systems for filmmakers.

    The Round Table event underscored Gujarat’s unwavering commitment to becoming the ultimate destination for filmmaking and film production. This commitment is substantiated by their world-class infrastructure, enticing incentives, and a comprehensive cinematic policy.

    Patel commented, “Our collaboration with Filmfare signifies Gujarat’s vision to be at the forefront of cinematic excellence, and this Round Table is a significant milestone towards achieving that goal. We are committed to providing the necessary infrastructure, incentives, and support to ensure that Gujarat becomes a preferred destination for filmmakers from across the world.”

    Tourism of Gujarat minister Mulubhai Bera said, “Gujarat’s rich cultural heritage and diverse landscapes have always been a source of inspiration for filmmakers. We are excited to partner with Filmfare to promote Gujarat as a thriving hub for cinematic productions. With a welcoming atmosphere, breath-taking locations, and robust support systems, Gujarat offers filmmakers a unique canvas to bring their artistic visions to life.”

    Jain commented, ” The Government of Gujarat has been unwavering in its dedication to offer filmmakers the necessary support, infrastructure, and policies. We are proud to be a facilitator in bringing together the entertainment industry and a canvas like Gujarat for painting their stories on.”

  • The 11th Jagran Film Festival 2023 presents a star-studded roster of celebrities

    The 11th Jagran Film Festival 2023 presents a star-studded roster of celebrities

    Mumbai: The 11th Jagran Film Festival in 2023, which is the world’s largest traveling film festival, is eagerly awaited and promises to be a glamorous affair. The event is set to feature a remarkable roster of esteemed celebrities who will add their star power to the occasion.

    . The team of Thank you for Coming, Bhumi Pednekar, Rhea Kapoor and Karan Boolani will be present on the first day 12 October at 3:15 pm for an interactive in conversation with the audience.

    . Director, screenwriter and producer, Anees Bazmi will grace the festival on 12 October at 12:30 pm. With a career spanning several decades, he has carved a niche for himself as a master of comedy, creating films that continue to bring laughter to audiences worldwide. He will also be joined by Amit Rai, DK. Raj and Mukesh Chhabra.

    . Renowned filmmaker Aanand L. Rai will share his experiences and wisdom on 13 October at 5:30 pm. His films have been celebrated for their grandeur and impactful storytelling.

    . Piyush Mishra, versatile actor, poet, and musician known for his remarkable contributions to both theatre and cinema will also share his insightful journey on 13 October at 6:40 pm. His powerful performances and evocative poetry have left an indelible mark on the entertainment world.

    . On 13 October join Vishal Batra (brother of Kargil war hers Param Veer Chakra- Vikram Batra) for an in-conversation on the bond that he shared with his brother at 3:45 pm.

    . Join the successful casting director, Anmol Ahuja for an interaction with the audience on casting on 13 October at 12:15 pm.

    . The stage is also set for Amit Sadh for an interesting in conversation on 14 October at 1:15 pm. Amit Sadh is a versatile actor known for his compelling performances in both films and digital series, capturing audiences with his talent and dedication.

    . Bobby Deol, a seasoned actor, recognised for his contributions to Bollywood, spanning from the 1990s to the present day will also be present on 14 October for an in-conversation session at 4:45 pm. His versatility and notable performances have earned him a lasting place in the Indian film industry.

    . Bollywood’s rising star Pulkit Samrat will charm the audience on 14 October at 6:00 pm with his youthful energy and promising talent.

    . Atul Mongia, acting mentor, writer and director will be present for a rendezvous at 11:45 am.

    . Join Karishma Kapoor, an established leading actress known for her charismatic on-screen presence and versatile roles in Hindi cinema on 15 October at 1:30 pm. She will be sharing her career journey and challenges in an interactive dialogue with the audience.

    The Indian premiere kicks off with “Guthlee Ladoo,” featuring a special screening of “Darran Chhoo,” while the international opening showcases “Eismayer,” and the regional opening presents “Jananam: 1947 Pranayam Thudarunnu.” Closing the ceremony, we have “Siya” in the Indian section, “Property” in the international section, and “Tatkhana” in the regional section. Movie enthusiasts are invited to savor these films at the event.

    Join us at the Jagran Film Festival 2023 to celebrate the magic of cinema and be part of these exciting celebrity interactions. Don’t miss this golden opportunity to be up close and personal with your favourite stars! Book your seats, log on to jff.co.in and BookMyShow

    For registration log on to: www.jff.co.in.

     

  • Jio Studios & producer Mahaveer Jain launch Newcomers to encourage new talent

    Jio Studios & producer Mahaveer Jain launch Newcomers to encourage new talent

    Mumbai: At Ficci Frames Fast Track 2022, Jio Studios along with producer Mahaveer Jain, launched an initiative, Newcomers.

    A consortium of 23 leading Indian filmmakers like Rajkumar Hirani, Rohit Shetty, Sukumar, Ashutosh Gowariker, Kabir Khan, Imtiaz Ali, Gauri Shinde and R. Balki, Aanand L Rai, Anees Bazmee, A.R.Murugadoss, Ashwiny Iyer Tiwari and Nitish Tiwari, Ram Madhvani, Ali Abbas Zafar, Siddharth Anand, Raj & DK, Abhishek Sharma, Mrighdeep Singh Lamba, Amit Sharma, Jagan Shakti, Vishnuvardhan has been formed. They will mentor and launch new talent.

    On Twitter Jio Studios said, “A special announcement today at @FICCIFRAMES 22!

    23 Leading Filmmakers of the Country have come together to Mentor & Launch New Talent under a unique initiative called #Newcomers.”

     

     

    “It’s our humble attempt to give back to the industry, by providing a platform to new actors, writers, directors, music talent and a wide range of technicians in this landscape. Together, we will work to build our tomorrow,” said Mahaveer. He conceived this idea along with Ficci media and entertainment committee chairperson & Viacom 18 CEO Jyoti Deshpande.

  • ’17-18: Eros Media to produce 50 films in multiple languages

    ’17-18: Eros Media to produce 50 films in multiple languages

    MUMBAI: Eros International Plc, a leading global company in the Indian film entertainment industry, has announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, Eros International Media Limited, released its film production lineup for 2017-18.

    Eros International Media plans to produce over 50 films across multiple languages, making it the largest slate by any Indian studio this year, offering a diversified slate of marquee and content-driven films. In addition to this strong production slate, the Company will also continue to selectively acquire content on an opportunistic basis, according to a Business Wire release in the U.K.

    The company has ramped up its own productions with an exciting lineup under development, encompassing a significant number of releases across budgets, genres and languages through key partnerships. These partnerships include talented producer-director, Aanand L Rai and their joint production entity Colour Yellow Production, NextGen Films and Trinity Pictures, Eros’ in-house franchise label.

    Eros International Media managing director Sunil Lulla said, “We are delighted to collaborate with some of the best creative forces in the business and build a strong portfolio of films. We continue to see great opportunity in nurturing talent, creating IP in-house and remain focused on delivering our promise to provide wholesome entertainment to audiences with the right mix of popular and content driven cinema”.

    Following the critical and commercial successes of Raanjhanaa, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Nil Battey Sannata and Happy Bhag Jayegi, Eros continues its association with Aanand L Rai and will roll out eight more titles with Colour Yellow which include Rai’s directorial venture starring Shah Rukh Khan, a quirky romantic comedy Shubh Mangal Savdhaan by south director RS Prasanna and two films, Mukkebaz and Manmarziyaan, will be helmed by Anurag Kashyap and Rahul Sankalya’s Nimmo. Following the success of Happy Bhag Jayegi, director Mudassar Aziz will reunite on a film he will direct along with another interesting collaboration with Navdeep Singh (of NH10 and Manorama Six Feet Under fame) for a project that is currently in the scripting stage. Additionally, a Malayalam film Moothon starring Nivin Pauly that Rai will be co-producing with Ajay Rai and Alan McAlex, to be directed by Geetu Mohandas, who’s last film Liar’s Dice was India’s official entry at the 87th Academy Awards is also in the pipeline from the banner.

    Aanand L Rai said, “Eros and Colour Yellow share an amazing synergy which reflects in the kind of films we make together, showcasing Indian ethos that touch hearts. What makes this association special is how, as partners, the teams bond and celebrate each project together.”

    Eros’ new slate also boasts of five films in association with NextGen Films, namely the blockbuster actor-director duo—Tiger Shroff and Sabbir Khan’s action-packed musical Munna Michael, Sushant Singh Rajput’s space odyssey Chandamama Door Ke, directed by Sanjay Puran Singh and directors Rahul Dholakia and Sabbir Khan’s next projects along with another project titled Make in India to be announced soon.

    Director Rahul Dholakia adds, “Eros and NextGen are very established film companies and I am looking forward to partnering with them in my next venture.”

    Trinity Pictures, the company’s visionary venture and in-house franchise label has five franchises across new and diverse genres lined up in the next couple of years— a spy-superhero film, Sniff directed by Amole Gupte, a live action bilingual (Hindi and Tamil) elephant film to be directed by multiple award winning Tamil director, Prabhu Solomon, ace director Krish’s buddy cop film which will be shot in Hindi and Tamil simultaneously, featuring popular lead actors from both South and Bollywood and two Indo-China co-productions, a first for any Indian studio—Kabir Khan’s travel drama and Siddharth Anand’s cross-cultural romantic comedy.

    “It’s exciting to jointly develop the Indo-China project with Eros and I hope we create new milestones together. This project will reach out to a much wider audience, new geographies and territories opening up the fastest growing film market of the world, China”, added director Kabir Khan.

    Also Read:

     

  • ’17-18: Eros Media to produce 50 films in multiple languages

    ’17-18: Eros Media to produce 50 films in multiple languages

    MUMBAI: Eros International Plc, a leading global company in the Indian film entertainment industry, has announced that its majority-owned subsidiary, Eros International Media Limited, released its film production lineup for 2017-18.

    Eros International Media plans to produce over 50 films across multiple languages, making it the largest slate by any Indian studio this year, offering a diversified slate of marquee and content-driven films. In addition to this strong production slate, the Company will also continue to selectively acquire content on an opportunistic basis, according to a Business Wire release in the U.K.

    The company has ramped up its own productions with an exciting lineup under development, encompassing a significant number of releases across budgets, genres and languages through key partnerships. These partnerships include talented producer-director, Aanand L Rai and their joint production entity Colour Yellow Production, NextGen Films and Trinity Pictures, Eros’ in-house franchise label.

    Eros International Media managing director Sunil Lulla said, “We are delighted to collaborate with some of the best creative forces in the business and build a strong portfolio of films. We continue to see great opportunity in nurturing talent, creating IP in-house and remain focused on delivering our promise to provide wholesome entertainment to audiences with the right mix of popular and content driven cinema”.

    Following the critical and commercial successes of Raanjhanaa, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Nil Battey Sannata and Happy Bhag Jayegi, Eros continues its association with Aanand L Rai and will roll out eight more titles with Colour Yellow which include Rai’s directorial venture starring Shah Rukh Khan, a quirky romantic comedy Shubh Mangal Savdhaan by south director RS Prasanna and two films, Mukkebaz and Manmarziyaan, will be helmed by Anurag Kashyap and Rahul Sankalya’s Nimmo. Following the success of Happy Bhag Jayegi, director Mudassar Aziz will reunite on a film he will direct along with another interesting collaboration with Navdeep Singh (of NH10 and Manorama Six Feet Under fame) for a project that is currently in the scripting stage. Additionally, a Malayalam film Moothon starring Nivin Pauly that Rai will be co-producing with Ajay Rai and Alan McAlex, to be directed by Geetu Mohandas, who’s last film Liar’s Dice was India’s official entry at the 87th Academy Awards is also in the pipeline from the banner.

    Aanand L Rai said, “Eros and Colour Yellow share an amazing synergy which reflects in the kind of films we make together, showcasing Indian ethos that touch hearts. What makes this association special is how, as partners, the teams bond and celebrate each project together.”

    Eros’ new slate also boasts of five films in association with NextGen Films, namely the blockbuster actor-director duo—Tiger Shroff and Sabbir Khan’s action-packed musical Munna Michael, Sushant Singh Rajput’s space odyssey Chandamama Door Ke, directed by Sanjay Puran Singh and directors Rahul Dholakia and Sabbir Khan’s next projects along with another project titled Make in India to be announced soon.

    Director Rahul Dholakia adds, “Eros and NextGen are very established film companies and I am looking forward to partnering with them in my next venture.”

    Trinity Pictures, the company’s visionary venture and in-house franchise label has five franchises across new and diverse genres lined up in the next couple of years— a spy-superhero film, Sniff directed by Amole Gupte, a live action bilingual (Hindi and Tamil) elephant film to be directed by multiple award winning Tamil director, Prabhu Solomon, ace director Krish’s buddy cop film which will be shot in Hindi and Tamil simultaneously, featuring popular lead actors from both South and Bollywood and two Indo-China co-productions, a first for any Indian studio—Kabir Khan’s travel drama and Siddharth Anand’s cross-cultural romantic comedy.

    “It’s exciting to jointly develop the Indo-China project with Eros and I hope we create new milestones together. This project will reach out to a much wider audience, new geographies and territories opening up the fastest growing film market of the world, China”, added director Kabir Khan.

    Also Read:

     

  • Eros joins hands with Aanand L Rai to co-produce ‘Happy Bhaag Jayegi’

    Eros joins hands with Aanand L Rai to co-produce ‘Happy Bhaag Jayegi’

    MUMBAI: Post their successful innings with Raanjhanaa and Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Eros International Media has teamed up with Aanand L. Rai’s Colour Yellow Productions yet again for their next film Happy Bhaag Jayegi starring Abhay Deol and Diana Penty.

     

    The cross-border romantic comedy is written and directed by Mudassar Aziz.

     

    Happy Bhaag Jayegi keeps to Rai’s trend of unusual pairing even as a producer and will see the Deol and Penty being paired opposite each other for the first time. Happy Bhaag Jayegi also stars Ali Fazal, Jimmy Shergill, Piyush Mishra, Kanwaljit Singh and Momal Sheikh. The film is currently on floor in Amritsar.

     

    Speaking on the new venture, producer Krishika Lulla said, “With Happy Bhaag Jayegi, we want to continue backing fresh new talent, strong appealing scripts and unique stories.”

     

    Rai added, “I believe the audience always likes to see something unusual and different on screen. Other than the story, perhaps the one thing that catches everyone’s attention is the actors featuring in the project. Both Abhay and Diana are talented actors and they are apt for the roles that they will be playing in Happy Bhaag Jayegi.”

     

    A comic tale of errors, the film revolves around a young runaway bride who crosses over the border to land up in Pakistan and the following eventful series of crazy episodes.

  • Eros International collaborates with Aanand L Rai on Tanu Weds Manu Returns.

    Eros International collaborates with Aanand L Rai on Tanu Weds Manu Returns.

    MUMBAI: After the stupendous success of Raanjhanaa ,starring Sonam Kapoor & Dhanush, that went on to enter the highly coveted 100 crore club, Eros International is now collaborating with director Aanand L Rai on Tanu Weds Manu Returns, the sequel of the blockbuster starring Kangana Ranaut and R.Madhavan.

     

    Kangana Ranaut who will soon reprise her role as Tanu in Aanand L Rai’s Tanu Weds Manu Returns has a pivotal role in the film, that of a Haryanvi athlete.

     

    Says director Aanand L Rai, “It is wonderful to be collaborating with Eros yet again on Tanu Weds Manu Returns .They have always ensured that no stone is left unturned to give a film everything it needs right from the time it goes on floors to the release.”.

     

    Says producer Krishika Lulla, “after the delightful  Raanjhanaa, we at Eros are happy to partner with director Aanand L Rai on yet another entertainer Tanu Weds Manu 2 .We are confident that the sequel will be just as memorable and entertaining”.

     

    Complex, funnier and more twisted, Aanand L Rai’s Tanu Weds Manu Returns starring Kangana Ranaut and R.Madhavan is scheduled to release next year.