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India Gazette
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- India Gazette
'Stree 2', 'Superboys of Malegaon', 'Paatal Lok 2' lead nominations at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne, check full list here
New Delhi [India], July 14 (ANI): The 16th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) has unveiled its power-packed nominations, which feature blockbuster and critically acclaimed films and OTT series like 'Stree 2', 'Homebound', 'Black Warrant', 'Baksho Bondi', 'L2 Empuraan', and 'Maharaj' among others. Supported by the Victorian Government, the Melbourne Film Festival will run from August 14 to 24. The highly anticipated awards night will take place on August 15. The winners will be selected by an esteemed jury comprising some of the most respected names in Australian cinema and cultural landscape, including Garth Davis, director of Dev Patel- Nicole Kidman's 'LION', Theatre Director and Film Producer, Nadia Tass. With projects considered from June 15, 2024, to June 14, 2025, and OTT nominations restricted to platforms available in Australia, this year's lineup spans mainstream superhits, indie revelations, regional gems, and binge-worthy series. Among the most-nominated films and shows are 'Superboys of Malegaon', 'Maharaj', and 'L2: Empuraan'. On the streaming front, 'Paatal Lok 2', 'CA Topper', and 'Manorathangal' dominate the series categories, as per the press note by IFFM. Let us take a look at the nominations of OTT series and films at the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2025. Best Film HomeboundKalki 2898ADL2 : Empuraan MaharajMeiyazhagan Stree 2Superboys of Malegaon Best Indie Film Angammal Baksho bondi (Shadowbox)BoongFeminichi Fathima (Feminist Fathima)Humans in the loop Village Rockstars 2 We are Faheem and Karun Best Actor (Male) Abhishek Bachchan - I Want to Talk Adarsh Gourav - Superboys of Malegaon Gugun Kipgen - BoongIshaan Khatter - HomeboundJunaid Khan - MaharajManoj Bajpayee - The FableMohanlal - L2 : Empuraan Vishal Jethwa - Homebound Best Actor (Female) Anjali Sivaraman - Bad Girl Bhanita Das - Village Rockstars 2 Geetha Kailasam - Angammal Kareena Kapoor Khan - The Buckingham MurdersShamla Hamza - Feminichi Fathima (Feminist Fathima)Sharmila Tagore - Puratawn Shraddha Kapoor - Stree 2Tillotama Shome - Baksho Bondi (Shadowbox) Best Director Aranya Sahay - Humans in the loop Lakshmipriya Devi - BoongNeeraj Ghaywan - HomeboundOnir - We are Faheem and Karun Reema Kagti - Superboys of Malegoan Rima Das - Village Rockstars 2 Varsha Bharath - Bad Girls Vipin Radhakrishnan - Angammal Best Web Series Black WarrantGyaarah GyaarahKhauf Kota Factory Season 3ManorathangalPaatal Lok Season 2Thallivattam Palayam Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper Best Actor (Female) - Web Series Ananya Pandey - Call Me BaeMonika Panwar - Khauf Nimisha Sajayan - Dabba CartelParvathy Thiruvothu - ManorathangalRasika Dugal - Mirzapur 3Shabana Azmi - Dabba CartelTillotamma Shome - Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper Best Actor (Male) - Web Series Abhishek Kumar - Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam Ali Fazal - Mirzapur Season 3Jaideep Ahlawat - Paatal Lok Season 2Jitendra Kumar - Kota Factory Season 3Mammootty : Manorathangal Manav Kaul - Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper Zahaan Kapoor - Black Warrant Bollywood superstar Aamir Khan is also set to attend the festival as the Chief Guest. Apart from him, actor-comedian Vir Das has also been invited by the festival organisers as a chief guest. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
14-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Indian Film Festival of Melbourne Awards 2025: Superboys of Malegaon, Pataal Lok S2 lead the nominations; see full list
The Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) has officially unveiled its nominations for the 2025 edition, celebrating the best in Indian cinema and streaming content. Now in its 16th year, IFFM stands as the largest celebration of Indian film outside India. Check out the full list of nominations for the Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) Awards 2025. Supported by the Victorian Government, the festival will run from August 14 to 24, with the IFFM Awards Night set for August 15, honouring cinematic excellence across film and OTT categories. Winners will be selected by an esteemed jury comprising some of the most respected names in Australian cinema and cultural landscape, including Garth Davis, director of Dev Patel- Nicole Kidman's Lion, and Theatre Director and Film Producer - Nadia Tass. With projects considered from June 15, 2024 to June 14, 2025, and OTT nominations restricted to platforms available in Australia, this year's lineup spans mainstream superhits, indie revelations, regional gems, and binge-worthy series. Among the most-nominated films and shows are Superboys of Malegaon, Maharaj, L2: Empuraan. On the streaming front, Paatal Lok 2, Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper, and Manorathangal dominate the series categories. Best Film Homebound Kalki 2898 AD L2 : Empuraan Maharaj Meiyazhagan Stree 2 Superboys of Malegaon Best Indie Film Angammal Baksho bondi (Shadowbox) Boong Feminichi Fathima (Feminist Fathima) Humans in the loop Village Rockstars 2 We are Faheem and Karun Best Actor (Male) Abhishek Bachchan - I Want to Talk Adarsh Gourav - Superboys of Malegaon Gugun Kipgen - Boong Ishaan Khatter - Homebound Junaid Khan - Maharaj Manoj Bajpayee - The Fable Mohanlal - L2 : Empuraan Vishal Jethwa - Homebound Best Actor (Female) Anjali Sivaraman - Bad Girl Bhanita Das - Village Rockstars 2 Geetha Kailasam - Angammal Kareena Kapoor Khan - The Buckingham Murders Shamla Hamza - Feminichi Fathima (Feminist Fathima) Sharmila Tagore - Puratawn Shraddha Kapoor - Stree 2 Tillotama Shome - Baksho Bondi (Shadowbox) Best Director Aranya Sahay - Humans in the loop Lakshmipriya Devi - Boong Neeraj Ghaywan - Homebound Onir - We are Faheem and Karun Reema Kagti - Superboys of Malegoan Rima Das - Village Rockstars 2 Varsha Bharath - Bad Girls Vipin Radhakrishnan - Angammal Best Web Series Black Warrant Gyaarah Gyaarah Khauf Kota Factory Season 3 Manorathangal Paatal Lok Season 2 Thallivattam Palayam Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper Best Actor (Female) - Web Series Ananya Pandey - Call Me Bae Monika Panwar - Khauf Nimisha Sajayan - Dabba Cartel Parvathy Thiruvothu - Manorathangal Rasika Dugal - Mirzapur Season 3 Shabana Azmi – Dabba Cartel Tillotamma Shome - Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper Best Actor (Male) - Web Series Abhishek Kumar - Thalaivettiyaan Paalayam Ali Fazal - Mirzapur Season 3 Jaideep Ahlawat - Paatal Lok Season 2 Jitendra Kumar – Kota Factory Season 3 Mammootty – Manorathangal Manav Kaul - Tribhuvan Mishra CA Topper Zahaan Kapoor - Black Warrant
News18
17-06-2025
- Entertainment
- News18
Anurag Kashyap's Nishaanchi With Newcomer Aaishvary Thackeray Gets Release Date
Last Updated: Anurag Kashyap's new film Nishaanchi, featuring Monika Panwar, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and Aaishvary Thackeray, releases on September 19, 2025. Acclaimed filmmaker Anurag Kashyap is all set to return to theatres with his latest directorial venture Nishaanchi, a drama that explores the lives of two brothers who find themselves on dramatically different life paths. The film has been described as a cinematic deep dive into love, crime, betrayal and redemption. Well, it has got a release date now. Nishaanchi will hit theatres on September 19, 2025. It marks Aaishvary Thackeray's debut. Nishaanchi also features a stellar cast including Monika Panwar, known for her role in Khauf, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, Kumud Mishra. The film is backed by Ajay Rai and Ranjan Singh under Jar Pictures, in collaboration with Flip Films, and will be distributed by Amazon MGM Studios. Anurag Kashyap opened up about his long-standing vision for the film, saying, 'We wrote 'Nishaanchi' in 2016. Since then, I have been looking to make this film the way it should be, and was looking for a studio who trusted me to do that, whole heartedly. Amazon MGM loved it, believed in it, and became the wall behind us. This is exactly what happened with all my films that people love – they were backed by great producers and great Studios. 'Nishaanchi' is a story full of raw human emotions, love, lust, power, crime and punishment, betrayal, redemption and the consequences of it all." Reflecting on the filmmaking process, he added, 'I have been extremely fortunate to find a bunch of good people and superb actors and my most beautiful crew to tell this story in the best possible way that I would have wanted. Working with the team at Amazon MGM Studios has been an immensely rewarding and beautiful experience. It was like going back to my early days of filmmaking. We're excited, nervous, and can't wait to share the film with the audience to experience when it releases in theatres this September." Nikhil Madhok, Director & Head of India Originals at Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video, called the film a part of their growing theatrical slate, adding, 'Nishaanchi is part of this initial slate, with its intricately woven story that blends suspense, love, conflict, and layered characters… The music of the film, in particular, is a standout element, and a testament to Anurag's unique creative vision." (With inputs from IANS) First Published:
Time of India
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Anurag Kashyap to release his film 'Nishaanchi' in theatres on September 19
Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap is returning with another exciting project. The film is crafted for the big experience, and promises a gripping, cinematic experience that delves into the complex lives of two brothers who walk starkly different paths, uncovering how their choices shape their destinies. Indian auteur Anurag Kashyap is returning with another exciting project. The film is crafted for the big experience, and promises a gripping, cinematic experience that delves into the complex lives of two brothers who walk starkly different paths, uncovering how their choices shape their destinies. The film is titled 'Nishaanchi', directed by Kashyap, stars Monika Panwar of 'Khauf' fame, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub and Kumud Mishra in pivotal roles. It also marks the acting debut of Aaishvary Thackeray. Talking about the film, Anurag Kashyap shared, "We wrote 'Nishaanchi' in 2016. Since then, I have been looking to make this film the way it should be, and was looking for a studio who trusted me to do that, whole heartedly. Amazon MGM loved it, believed in it, and became the wall behind us. This is exactly what happened with all my films that people love - they were backed by great producers and great Studios. 'Nishaanchi' is a story full of raw human emotions, love, lust, power, crime and punishment, betrayal, redemption and the consequences of it all". He further mentioned, "I have been extremely fortunate to find a bunch of good people and superb actors and my most beautiful crew to tell this story in the best possible way that I would have wanted. Working with the team at Amazon MGM Studios has been an immensely rewarding and beautiful experience. It was like going back to my early days of filmmaking. We're excited, nervous, and can't wait to share the film with the audience to experience when it releases in theatres this September". The film is set to release in theatres on September 19, 2025. It is produced by Ajay Rai and Ranjan Singh under the banner of Jar Pictures in association with Flip Films. Nikhil Madhok, Director & Head of India Originals, Amazon MGM Studios and Prime Video, said, "For us at Amazon MGM Studios, collaborating with Anurag Kashyap, a maestro of raw, unfiltered, and emotionally charged storytelling, has been nothing short of incredible. His distinctive style redefines genres, crafting narratives that grip audiences and leave them wanting more. We firmly believe in the future of the theatrical film business and are excited to share that we will be bringing a slate of compelling cinematic movies to theatres over the next few years". "We are proud that Nishaanchi is part of this initial slate, with its intricately woven story that blends suspense, love, conflict, and layered characters. It exemplifies our commitment to exploring fresh narratives that will resonate with our diverse audience. The music of the film, in particular, is a standout element, and a testament to Anurag's unique creative vision", he added.
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First Post
17-05-2025
- Entertainment
- First Post
'Khauf' and 'Sacred Games' actress Priyanka Setia: 'There's a fear of being a girl, I was driving alone at night recently and…'
She was recently seen in the highly-acclaimed series Khauf and in an exclusive interview with Firstpost, spoke about her prep, the world of the show, and the significance of the moniker. read more Priyanka Setia is a powerhouse performer with over a decade of experience across theatre, film, and digital platforms. Trained under Pankaj Kapur, she has acted in 25+ stage productions and earned acclaim for her roles in hit series like Sacred Games, Rudra, Guilty Minds, Aranyak, and The Office. Priyanka works extensively in the theatre industry and is best known for her roles in Poor Box Productions' The Vagina Monologues, Shikaar and Blank Page. On the big screen, she's known for her impactful performances in Begum Jaan, Khufiya, Hawaizaada, and Haseena Parker. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Beyond performing, Priyanka also wears the creator's hat as the writer and creative brain behind Khalbali Records, an experimental and genre-defying show on JioCinema that dives into the world of music. She was recently seen in the highly-acclaimed series Khauf and in an exclusive interview with Firstpost, spoke about her prep, the world of the show, and the significance of the moniker. Edited excerpts from the interview Khauf has received some fabulous reviews. What are the responses that you have been receiving so far about the show, the content, the performance, everything? I think everybody is very, very happy. And I think everybody saw something, I'll not say binge worthy is the word, but something which is so layered and which is so dense, and it engages you. And I think it is so raw and real. Smita, Pankaj, and I think all the actors, we have tried to achieve this. We tried to do it, and I think we achieved it. People are just surprised. You know, even we were surprised. Amazon is surprised. We were not expecting this kind of response from Khauf. But it did very well for us. So I'm very happy. I'm very happy that people like it, and I'm so happy to be very honest, that in this day and age where we say key attention span is less. Where we say people don't want to engage in meaningful content, where we say people just want to see this, funny one liner content. People here are willing to sit down and engage with something that is cerebral. So I think I'm very happy with this response. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD So how was the prep for this character? So, when I auditioned for it, and since then, I think there's only one person who I've been drowning with my questions and that is Smita. The whole credit goes to Smita because it was written so well. And then everything I wanted to know about this character, where is her journey, whatever, I think I would. I just would pick up a call and call her and she would just help me with it. Other than that, for my personal prep, I do what majorly every actor does, getting more into the character, understanding her life choices, her world view, where she is coming from. And I am the kind of actor who does back stories. I know it is looked down upon, and people are not very, you know, they like few actors, they think that why do we need a back story? I mean, to each its own. Right? It's your own individual process. So for me, I have this whole thing of going with the backstory. I met the guy who's playing my husband. I've done one theatre play with him, so I knew him from before. So we met a couple of times, and then we narrowed, we started digging into life. Why are we on such bad terms now? STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Well, I even wrote in Rima's diary. So I went into really great depths with the character because I feel it is good to be prepped and do your homework rather than and then let it be there. Your homework is there. And then when you go on stage or you go in front of the screen, a part of it will be there, showing itself in the character somewhere without revealing. What does the title signify for you? It's not just a horror show for sure. Khauf for me, of course, it is for the masses, it is like, to just attract the audience, to just have them enter the room, it is Khauf to tell them that, yes, it's a horror show. But, otherwise, majorly what Smita tried to do with it and what the show is about, the Khauf of being a woman and living and surviving on daily basis in cities like India, but majorly in cities like Delhi or places like that. Khauf is just this whole fear of being a girl. I'm in Goa right now. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD And last night, my friend called me to a place, and I was driving a car. Even in that car, I was driving alone, and I was reaching that place. And there was this stretch of road with no lights and empty, and you know how Goa can get at night. Every place is not lit properly. So the first thing that came to my mind, oh my god. If two boys come, what will I do? So constantly, as a woman living up with this Khauf and I've, been brought up in Delhi. I have had those unwanted glares and unwanted touches and unwanted comments. You have been trained under the maverick, the maestro, maverick Pankaj Kapur. So how has that shaped you as an actor over the last few years, your journey as an actor? What are the learnings that have still stayed with you? See, I did a fifteen day workshop with him and the very initial phase of my career. What stayed with me and I think I'm blessed because that was my entry to this world. I was a flight attendant before. So that was my just first entry and with him I think with Pankaj sir, what stayed with me is discipline. With Pankaj sir, what stayed with me is when you go on a set or when you do a character, it's not just going and doing the lines. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Yes. It is a major part of it, remembering your lines and script and going and, you know, nibbling it. But when you are in your presence, there is always a being as a being, there is always something which is coming out of you. There is always something that you're saying. You're you are you're never neutral. I think that stayed with me because of how the emotions enter the body and how the body operates from there. Mhmm. And the trust that you need to give to your body for that, you know, that came from Pankaj sir. I hope I made some sense.
