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India Today
3 hours ago
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- India Today
Vikrant Massey begins shoot in Colombo for Sri Sri Ravi Shankar biopic White: Report
Vikrant Massey has officially begun preparing for his role in 'White', a biopic based on the life of renowned spiritual leader Sri Sri Ravi Shankar. To understand the role more closely, the '12th Fail' actor met the spiritual guru in person. According to sources, Massey is now headed for a month-long shooting schedule in Colombo to film some of the most important moments in the guru's source close to the development told News18, 'For the biopic on Sri Sri Ravishankar, titled 'White', Vikrant Massey will be in Colombo for a month-long schedule packed with intense scenes and key moments in the spiritual leader's journey. The team has been meticulously preparing for this phase, and Vikrant Massey has been deeply immersed in research and preparation to do justice to the character."Sharing pictures from his meeting with Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Vikrant expressed his gratitude and nervous excitement in an emotional note. 'Deeply humbled and gushed with gratitude to bring my MASTER @gurudev SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR JI's story to life. I can only attempt to step into your magnanimous shoes GURUDEV. Though futile, I must try,' he wrote. He added, 'Rarely does Mother Earth get a glimpse of selfless souls like you. To my beloved well-wishers, I am very nervous. I'd need you every step of the way. 'White' only in cinemas.' Directed by Montoo Bassi, 'White' aims to shed light on a remarkable chapter of global peace, the end of Colombia's 52-year civil war, where Sri Sri Ravi Shankar played a crucial role in facilitating peace efforts. The film will feature an international cast and promises to showcase an inspiring tale of compassion, resilience, and diplomacy. The official release date is yet to be Vikrant Maaey was last seen in 'Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan', which marked the debut of Shanaya Kapoor, daughter of Maheep and Sanjay Kapoor. While he was earlier attached to 'Don 3' alongside Ranveer Singh, recent reports confirmed that he exited the project due to creative differences, and the makers are now in search for his replacement.- EndsTrending Reel
News18
6 hours ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Vikrant Massey To Kick Off Sri Sri Ravishankar's Biopic With Month-Long Shoot In Colombo
Vikrant Massey begins shoot for Sri Sri Ravishankar's biopic White with a month-long Colombo schedule. The actor calls the role humbling. Vikrant Massey will be starring in Sri Sri Ravishankar's biopic titled White, and the actor has recently kicked off preparations for the biographical drama. For that, he even went to meet the spiritual leader. Now, News18 has exclusively learned about the shooting schedule for the film, and a source close to the development revealed that the actor is now off for a one-month-long shoot in Colombo. An industry insider exclusively told us, 'For the biopic on Sri Sri Ravishankar, titled White, Vikrant Massey will be in Colombo for a month-long schedule packed with intense scenes and key moments in the spiritual leader's journey. The team has been meticulously preparing for this phase, and Vikrant Massey has been deeply immersed in research and preparation to do justice to the character." Earlier, Vikrant met the spiritual leader to have a deeper understanding of his life, and while sharing pictures from his meeting, the 12th Fail actor wrote in the caption, 'Deeply humbled and gushed with gratitude to bring my MASTER @gurudev SRI SRI RAVI SHANKAR JI's story to life. I can only attempt to step into your magnanimous shoes GURUDEV. Though futile, I must try." He added, 'Rarely does Mother Earth get a glimpse of selfless souls like you. To my beloved well-wishers, I am very nervous. I'd need you every step of the way. White only in cinemas." Directed by Montoo Bassi, the upcoming film brings together an international cast to narrate the remarkable and often-overlooked story of how Colombia's devastating 52-year civil war was brought to an end — a largely unsung triumph in the history of modern peacemaking. The official release date is yet to be announced. About Vikrant Massey's work front Meanwhile, Vikrant Massey has a packed slate ahead. Apart from White, he was last seen in Aankhon Ki Gustakhiyan, which marked Maheep Kapoor and Sanjay Kapoor's daughter Shanaya Kapoor 's debut. Vikrant Massey also had Don 3, co-starring Ranveer Singh, in the pipeline, but recently it was revealed that the actor has stepped away from the project due to creative differences, and now the makers are searching for his replacement. First Published: Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
NDTV
a day ago
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- NDTV
Vidhu Vinod Chopra's Zero Se Restart Receives Recognition At Germany's Indian Film Festival Stuttgart
New Delhi: Vidhu Vinod Chopra's documentary Zero Se Restart was honoured with The German Star of India 2025 (audience award) at the 22nd Indian Film Festival Stuttgart in Germany. Voted for by the audience, the award recognises outstanding achievements in entertainment for a feature film, according to a press release. Edited and directed by Jaskunwar Singh Kohli, Zero Se Restart, is a behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the acclaimed film '12th Fail', which was directed and produced by Chopra. "12 Fail" was released in 2023, starring Vikrant Massey in the lead role, and went on to emerge as a successful film, both critically and commercially. It was based on the life of Manoj Kumar Sharma, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, who, despite belonging to a poor family, became a civil servant. Chopra said he is grateful for the response from Germany. "I'm deeply thrilled that the raw emotion and sincerity of 'Zero Se Restart' have resonated beyond borders. I'm truly grateful for the overwhelming love from the people of Germany," he said in a statement. Kohli called it a surreal feeling. "It feels surreal to have audiences halfway across the world choose our film as their favourite. Thank you, Stuttgart. Thank you, Germany. This was completely unexpected and incredibly heartening. It brings to mind VVC's line from 'Zero Se Restart' — 'Tayyar raho yaara, kabhi bhi kuchh bhi ho sakta hai!' (Be ready, my friend—anything can happen at any time!).' The documentary is streaming on Prime Video.
News18
a day ago
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- News18
Zero Se Restart gets awarded at Germanys Indian Film Festival Stuttgart
Last Updated: New Delhi, Jul 28 (PTI) Vidhu Vinod Chopra's documentary 'Zero Se Restart" was honoured with The German Star of India 2025 (audience award) at the 22nd Indian Film Festival Stuttgart in Germany. Voted for by the audience, the award recognises outstanding achievements in entertainment for a feature film, according to a press release. Edited and directed by Jaskunwar Singh Kohli, 'Zero Se Restart", is a behind-the-scenes documentary on the making of the acclaimed film '12th Fail", which was directed and produced by Chopra. '12 Fail" was released in 2023, starring Vikrant Massey in the lead role, and went on to emerge as a successful film, both critically and commercially It was based on the life of Manoj Kumar Sharma, an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer, who despite belonging to a poor family, became a civil servant. Chopra said he is grateful for the response from Germany. 'I'm deeply thrilled that the raw emotion and sincerity of 'Zero Se Restart' have resonated beyond borders. I'm truly grateful for the overwhelming love from the people of Germany," he said in a statement. Kohli called it a surreal feeling. 'It feels surreal to have audiences halfway across the world choose our film as their favourite. Thank you, Stuttgart. Thank you, Germany. This was completely unexpected and incredibly heartening. It brings to mind VVC's line from 'Zero Se Restart' — 'Tayyar raho yaara, kabhi bhi kuchh bhi ho sakta hai!' (Be ready, my friend—anything can happen at any time!)." The documentary is streaming on Prime Video. PTI ATR ATR ATR (This story has not been edited by News18 staff and is published from a syndicated news agency feed - PTI) view comments First Published: July 28, 2025, 16:15 IST Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
News18
a day ago
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- News18
Vidhu Vinod Chopra's documentary Zero Se Restart Wins Top Honour At Indian Film Festival Stuttgart
Zero Se Restart won The German Star of India 2025 at the 22nd Indian Film Festival Stuttgart. Directed by Jaskunwar Kohli, the film explores the making of 12th Fail. Zero Se Restart has officially captured hearts across borders. The film was honoured with The German Star of India 2025 (Audience Award) at the 22nd Indian Film Festival Stuttgart. Voted for by the audience, the award recognises outstanding achievements in entertainment for a feature film, making this victory especially meaningful as it reflects the love and connection from real viewers. The recognition also celebrates filmmaker Jaskunwar Kohli, who directed the film that chronicles the behind-the-scenes journey of 12th Fail one of the most talked-about Indian films in recent years. Veteran filmmaker and producer Vidhu Vinod Chopra shared, 'I'm deeply thrilled that the raw emotion and sincerity of Zero Se Restart have resonated beyond borders. I'm truly grateful for the overwhelming love from the people of Germany." Jaskunwar shared, 'It feels surreal to have audiences halfway across the world choose our film as their favourite. Thank you, Stuttgart. Thank you, Germany. This was completely unexpected and incredibly heartening. It brings to mind VVC's line from Zero Se Restart — 'Tayyar raho yaara, kabhi bhi kuchh bhi ho sakta hai!' (Be ready, my friend—anything can happen at any time!)." Zero Se Restart beat out a strong slate of films to take home this prestigious honour. More than just an award, this is a celebration of resilience, storytelling, and the magic of filmmaking that connects across cultures. Zero Se Restart is currently streaming exclusively on Prime Video in India and over 200 countries and territories worldwide. It explores the making of 12th Fail, offering viewers an intimate look at the passion, hardships, and hard work that went into its production. The documentary goes deeper into the emotional and creative process that drove the film's success. The film 12th Fail, which opened in theatres in October 2023, is based on Anurag Pathak's best-selling novel. It depicts the amazing true story of IPS officer Manoj Kumar Sharma and IRS officer Shraddha Joshi. The documentary builds on this basis, providing genuine insights into the team's efforts, setbacks, and accomplishments throughout the film's production process. The title, Zero Se Restart, highlights the idea of starting anew, getting back to fundamentals, and pulling inspiration from the original dream or ambition. Disclaimer: Comments reflect users' views, not News18's. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.
