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13 hours ago
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Amit Sial on 'The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case': 'It's an important series for the Gen-Z because...'
In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, the actor spoke about his prep for the show, his character read more It's hard to make political thrillers without taking sides. But what if a filmmaker decides to essay the aftermath of a tragedy that shook the nation? Filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor and Applause Entertainment's The Hunt is one such show that chronicles what happened after how it happened. Amit Sial, who plays D.R. Kaarthikeyan (IGP CRPF), offers a remarkable and restrained performance. He's fresh off the success of Raid 2. In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, the actor spoke about his prep for the show, his character. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD Edited excerpts from the interview How did you prepare for this role? Luckily, there was enough material online, to sort of go through, to get the demeanour, his personality, the way he thinks, the way he talks. All of those things are right. And there's this one specific interview where he's talking about his line of work and the services that he's provided, as an IPS officer and the services he provided while investigating for this particular case. He was a chameleon, so he mostly would converse in English or Tamil. But because you're making a Hindi show, so then to just make it look a little authentic, I had to sort of attach a slight twang to my Hindi because I have a very specific North Indian Hindi, dialect diction. And, so all of these things are just a regular preparation that goes into playing a character, plus the added responsibility of being being very particular about playing a character game because he's a real life person, and it's a real life incident. And then, obviously, I had an amazing help from my director, Nagesh Kukunoor. And the script also was so tight and detail oriented that a lot of help, came from the script itself. What fascinated you about this particular story, and how much were you aware about this entire incident that happened in 1991? The incident itself, just to be a part of this whole story and the lead investigator and, trying to track the case was in itself, a big eye opener and just a privilege to be a part of, something like this. And, yes, I was very much aware of the incident because I was 16 when it actually happened. And when you're 16, you're mature enough to understand these things. Not not so much in detail, though, as, probably I know now. But, over a period of time, I kept reading about, the involvement of entity and trying to understand both sides and all of that. It's a very important series for especially Gen-Z because a lot of them would probably not know about this incident, and, I hope it's an eye opener for them also. What did you take back from participating in a story that is inspired by true events? I don't know what I would take back. I'm just just to be a part of something like this, it sort of fills you up. It sort of it takes you into places within your own self where you probably have never never ventured before. And I think about the unpredictability of life and the kind of consequences politics might have, on one's life. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD
The Hindu
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Watch: Why Saiyaara is a sleeper super hit? Too Much, Aap Jaisa Koi & Nagesh Kukunoor's The Hunt
Watch: Why Saiyaara is a sleeper super hit? | Too Much, Aap Jaisa Koi & Nagesh Kukunoor's The Hunt | FOMO Fix Episode 15 One second you're in love. The next? You're trending. Welcome to the season of the anti-climax, where every high has a twist that knocks the wind out of your feels. In this week's episode of FOMO Fix, Sudhish Kamath dissects four buzzy new titles that explore what happens when romance doesn't go according to script: Saiyaara – Mohit Suri's surprise box office hit starring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda brings back the Rockstar-style heartbreak, but with a Gen Z pulse. Too Much – Lena Dunham returns with a hilarious takedown of rom-com expectations in this brutally honest Brit love story. Aap Jaisa Koi – R. Madhavan and Fatima Sana Shaikh explore mismatched love, secrets, and second chances in this offbeat rom-com. The Hunt – Nagesh Kukunoor delivers a gripping account of the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case in this razor-sharp thriller based on true events. Stay till the end for a sneak peek of Sudhish's exclusive interview with Nagesh Kukunoor on why you should watch The Hunt.
USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
5 must-read Jacksonville Jaguars articles today, July 20th
Stay up to date here with the latest Jacksonville Jaguars news with five must-read articles of the day on July 20th. Stay up to date here with the latest Jacksonville Jaguars news with five must-read articles of the day on July 20th. Here are five recent articles from Jaguars Wire over the last few days to help keep you in the know. Jacksonville Jaguars entire training camp roster on offense Training camp is almost here for the Jacksonville Jaguars, so let's take a look at what their current roster on offense looks like. You can read the full story here. 3 Jacksonville Jaguars rookies not named Travis Hunter to watch in training camp With the Jaguars' rookies at training camp, here are three first-year players not named Travis Hunter to watch over the next several weeks. You can read the full story here. What to watch for with Jaguars' rookie Travis Hunter in training camp With the Jacksonville Jaguars rookies reporting to training camp, what should we be watching for with Travis Hunter as the next several weeks unfold? You can read the full story here. Jacksonville Jaguars full training camp roster on defense Training camp is almost here for the Jacksonville Jaguars, so let's take a look at what their current roster on defense looks like. You can read the full story here. Jaguars Liam Coen on why strength coach Eric Ciano was a must-hire Jaguars' HC Liam Coen highlighted on the latest episode of 'The Hunt' why hiring strength coach Eric Ciano was a move he had to make. You can read the full story here.
Time of India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
‘The Hunt' director Nagesh Kukunoor: opens up on challenges of casting, OTT shift, and portraying Rajiv Gandhi case truthfully
Director Nagesh Kukunoor recently released a new web series called 'The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case ' on Sony LIV. In a new interview, he talked about his experience working on this true-crime story, how OTT platforms have shaped his journey in the last few years, and why he now wants to return to making films for theatres. Nagesh Kukunoor talked about his new series During an interview with Hindustan Times, director Nagesh Kukunoor recently opened up about his new web series titled 'The Hunt: The Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case', streaming on Sony LIV. He shared insights on his journey as a filmmaker, his experience working in the OTT space, and also his future plans in cinema. The series is based on the real-life investigation of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi 's assassination and has drawn attention due to its sensitive and politically connected subject. Nagesh Kukunoor's views on long format content Kukunoor said that for the last six to seven years, he has been fully involved in creating long-form content for digital platforms. He worked on multiple projects for major OTT platforms. He explained that he enjoys the long format because it allows him to explore characters in detail, something that's difficult in a two-hour film. However, he also mentioned that the early excitement around OTT has started to settle down, though he still finds it creatively satisfying. Despite being active in the digital space, Kukunoor expressed his interest in returning to theatrical films. He said it's time for him to 'wade back into films,' but he admitted that making films without star actors is very difficult in the current market. One of his biggest challenges is that he doesn't always choose big celebrities for his projects. Because of this, getting financial backing and distribution becomes hard. He pointed out that in theatres, audiences and producers still expect to see a known face to attract attention and business. Talking about his creative process, Kukunoor revealed that he always has stories in mind. However, he only commits to a project when the script really demands to be made and when there is a realistic budget to work with. He's not someone who just jumps on every idea. Instead, he waits for the right time and resources to develop it properly. About the series About 'The Hunt', Kukunoor stressed that even though it's based on a major political event, the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi, it is not a political show. He clarified that the series is a true-crime thriller, based on facts and it focuses on the detailed investigation that led to solving the case. He also said that while some may link the topic to politics, his intent was never to create a political drama. Kukunoor also pointed out that he prefers fictional political stories over real political figures. He had earlier worked on a political show for three seasons, but it featured entirely fictional characters. In contrast, The Hunt deals with real people and real incidents, so it was very important for him to handle the content sensitively. He said that when dealing with actual people and many of whom are still alive, so one needs to be extra careful in portraying them with honesty and balance. Lastly, he said that he tried to present both sides of the story with humanity, the Special Investigation Team (SIT) officers and even the LTTE operatives responsible for the attack and his goal was not to take sides but to show how events unfolded as truthfully as possible. He didn't want to sensationalize the case or draw modern political connections. Instead, he focused on creating a balanced and respectful portrayal of a tragic chapter in India's history.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Amit Sial reacts to Diljit Dosanjh's ‘Sardaarji 3' controversy: 'If I were in his place, I would not have done this'
's last release, 'Sardaar Ji 3', was one of the highly anticipated movies of 2025. However, instead of getting praise for his work and movie, the film landed him in massive controversy as it featured Pakistani artist Hania Aamir. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Amid India-Pak's strained relationship, Hania's part in the movie sparked nationwide debate. Thus, the makers announced that the film will only be released overseas. Yet, both the makers and Diljit faced heavy criticism to the level where reports were doing rounds that Dosanjh might lose his future Bollywood projects and would be banned in India. The internet and the industry were divided; people either supported Diljit or threw shade at him. Amid this, 'The Hunt' actor offered a very natural take on the matter. Amit Sial reacts to Diljit Dosanjh's ' Sardaarji 3 ' controversy Speaking to ETimes exclusively, Amit said, 'These are very personal things. I mean, Diljit is a great artist. If he felt that he was not wrong, then he felt it. And those who felt that he was wrong said that he was wrong. It is between him and his soul and his intelligence.' 'We are not small kids. We don't have to teach people what is right and what is wrong,' he continued. Highlighting that the movie was made before the Pahalgam incident and the emotions involved, Amit further explained, 'He (Diljit Dosanjh) very categorically mentioned that because of the sentiments attached to it, he is not releasing it in India. He is only releasing it overseas. There are a lot of factors. There are producers, and people's money is involved, and so is their hard work. The film was made before the incident. You cannot see the future.' 'If I were in Diljit's place, I would not have done this,' said Amit Sial Amit also acknowledged that the relationship between India and Pakistan has always been very sensitive, and 'he (Diljit) should have thought about it.' He further stated, 'In my personal opinion, I feel that we do not need foreign actors. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now But then, art cannot be restricted by boundaries. If foreign actors work, not just Pakistani but people from different nationalities work in our industry. But yes, this is a sensitive issue with Pakistan. If I were in Diljit's place, I would not have done this.' 'If he thinks he did the right thing, then he must have done the right thing,' concluded the actor. Amit Sial Amit Sial is one of the most renowned and versatile actors we have in the industry. His work in movies like 'Raid 2,' 'Kesari' and more has been highly loved by he audience. Amit's latest work, 'The Hunt', based on the , is currently streaming on OTT. His ability to bring real characters to the reel has always been lauded by the critics and audiences alike, and 'The Hunt' is no exception.
