Tag: Rajit Kapur

  • Malayalam medical drama Pharma to premiere on JioHotstar

    Malayalam medical drama Pharma to premiere on JioHotstar

    MUMBAI: Malayalam star Nivin Pauly is set to headline Pharma, his first streaming series, which will soon premiere on JioHotstar. Inspired by true events, the medical drama charts the turbulent life of K. P. Vinod, a pharmaceutical sales rep.

    The show also marks the comeback of Hindi cinema  veteran Rajit Kapur to Malayalam cinema after 10 years. Directed by P. R. Arun and produced by Krishnan Sethukumar under the Moviee Mill banner, Pharma boasts a strong ensemble with Binu Pappu, Narain, Muthumani, Shruti Ramachandran, Veena Nandakumar and Aalekh Kapoor.

    Cinematographer Abinandhan Ramanujam and editor Sreejith Sarang bring a polished visual style to the series, promising viewers a taut, immersive ride.

     

  • Zee5 announces Mithya season two

    Zee5 announces Mithya season two

    Mumbai: Zee5 has announced the return of the psychological drama Mithya for the second season after the success of the first season. The series revolves around the tumultuous relationship between two half-sisters, marked by ambition, betrayal, and revenge.

    Directed by Kapil Sharma and produced by Applause Entertainment in association with Rose Audio Visual Production, the second season of Mithya features a stellar cast, including Huma Qureshi and Avantika Dasani as the half-sisters, alongside Rajit Kapur and Indraneil Sengupta in prominent roles. They are joined by Naveen Kasturia in the new season who will be seen as a mysterious character adding more spice to the lives of the two sisters.

    The second season delves deeper into the complex and dysfunctional interpersonal relationships of all the significant characters in the series. With tensions escalating and the stakes higher than ever, Mithya season two premieres soon on Zee5.

    Zee5 CBO Manish Kalra said, “After seeing the love the audience had for a successful first season, we are thrilled to bring back Mithya with a more thrilling narrative. With their powerful performances, the cast has brought the complex and layered plot to life, ensuring the series further exemplifies our focus on creative storytelling. Mithya season 2 is also a result of our longstanding and creatively fulfilling partnership with Applause Entertainment and Rose Audio Visuals. We’re looking forward to audience response to Mithya S2 while strengthening our commitment to deliver exceptional stories.”

    Applause Entertainment MD Sameer Nair, ” We’re thrilled to return with Mithya for a gripping second season that delves even deeper into its complex narrative. This is far from a conventional thriller — the set-up, location, and intricate relationships push the boundaries of storytelling. At its heart, Mithya is a tale of betrayal and revenge, with the tension between the half-sisters and their fathers reaching new heights. Grounded in a distinctive and immersive narrative, this season draws viewers deeper into a psychological drama of sisters, traumas, and secrets.”

    Rose Audio Visuals producer Goldie Bhel said, “We’re thrilled to bring Mithya back for Season 2. This series has always been about exploring the grey areas of truth, deception, and the human psyche, and with this new season, we’re diving even deeper. The response to Season 1 was incredible, and it’s pushed us to take bigger creative risks this time around. We’ve crafted a story that’s darker, more intense, and full of surprises, and we can’t wait for the audience to experience what’s next.”

    Director Kapil Sharma expressed, “We are absolutely thrilled to bring our audiences the new season, that is not only rich in story arcs but also visually stunning. Set in breathtaking Darjeeling, we have captured some wonderful performances by the talented cast with high-octane visuals and thrills that enhance the intensity of the narrative. The buzz surrounding the return of Mithya is immense, and we aim to lift our audience’s expectations a notch higher.”

  • DD Bharati brings back ‘Byomkesh Bakshi’ after 22 years

    DD Bharati brings back ‘Byomkesh Bakshi’ after 22 years

    NEW DELHI: At a time when a feature film has just been made on the subject, Doordarshan is re-telecasting the popular series Byomkesh Bakshi, which was made more than twenty years earlier in 1993.

     

    The series is being telecast on DD’s cultural channel DD Bharati.

     

    It was the first Hindi series based on the Byomkesh Bakshi character created by Sharadindu Bandyopadhyay. The series was made over two seasons, a 14-episode series in 1993 and a twenty-part series in 1997.  The series achieved cult status and was even repeated several times on DD National.

     

    The series stars Rajit Kapur and K K Raina as Byomkesh Bakshi and Ajit Bandyopadhyay respectively. Both actors known for their stage experience also went on to act in many films later.

     

    The series was directed by one of the masters of art cinema in the seventies and eighties, Basu Chatterjee.

     

    Byomkesh Bakshi, a Bengali detective takes on spine-chilling cases with his sidekick Ajit Bandyopadhyay. 

     

    The series will be aired every Friday at 10 pm on DD Bharati.