www.himalayanmail.com 10 JAMMU ☯ FRIDAY ☯ MARCH 12, 2021 ENTERTAINMENT The Himalayan Mail Role in 'Mann Ki Awaaz Pratigya 2' Mouni Roy to scorch your screens with most challenging: Shivani Gosain Shivani Gosain believes her role in “Mann Ki T-Series' new track 'Patli Kamariya'! Awaaz Pratigya 2” is the most challenging role of This doe-eyed actress, who has burnt her career. Shivani, who was last seen in “Naagin the dance floor and mesmerized audi- 5”, has joined Rajan Shahi's produced show, which ences with her performances before, is headlined by Pooja Gor and Arhaan Behll. Talk- will now scorch your screens with her ing about her role in the show, Shivani says, “I am moves. The stunning Mouni Roy will playing Sushma Tyagi wife of a Bahubali. I never played such role before. This is real challenging now feature in Bhushan Kumar’s new one. It’s completely different from the other charac- hottest song – Patli Kamariya. A perfect ters that I have played till now. After a very long amalgamation of Indian and western time this one is a performance-oriented role for me beats, the dance track is composed and where I have to give my 100% to get into the skin of penned by Tanishk Bagchi whose tunes my character.” Pearl Grey is the writer and and fun lyrics will redefine the Hindi showrunner of the show. EDM music genre. Without revealing much about the characteristics Sporting an edgy, sexy look in the of her role, Shivani says she can’t relate to Sushma song, Mouni Roy turns heart stealer in Tyagi and that's the real challenge. “I have to give ‘Patli Kamariya’ which was shot in my best to play such character which I know do ex- Dubai by Arvindr Khaira. Her fans are ist in our society,” she adds.The actor says she has in for a treat as the gorgeous actress been a big fan of the show “Pratigya” and says it is a takes on some challenging choreogra- huge challenge for the entire team to live upto the phy in this swanky, stylized track. The expectations of the audience for the sophomore sea- beat-heavy ‘Patli Karmariya’, with vo- son. cals by Tanishk Bagchi, Sukh-E and “Season 2 is going to be more challenging for all Parampara Tandon, directed by us to match up to that standard. The best part is Arvindr Khaira and choreographed by writer, creative and concept team is same and they Shazia & Piyush is the perfect example are trying their best to make season two more in- of an Indo-fusion track, blending teresting with same flavor but new twists,” she sounds on home turf with western influ- adds. Shivani shares when she heard the makers ences. are toying with the idea of season two, she ap- Says Mouni Roy, “The beats, the com- proached Pearl, who is also the writer of the show, bination of Indian and western music expressing her desire to be part of the show. just got me grooving when I first heard “I approached Pearl in 2015 and said I would love the track. I love dancing and this song is to be part of such trend setter show and she sweetly going to get everyone to move their ka- replied saying right now they are not planning. But mariyas for sure.” see it was destined to happen as I got call from DKP Adds Bhushan Kumar, “Tanishk has casting (Abhishek). I sent my selftest and same day created such a fabulous groovy track I was finalized for the role of Sushma Tyagi,” she that is very catchy and addictive. Sukh- adds. Shivani is all praises for her producer Rajan E & Parampara vocals fit the sound so Shahi and says she was waiting to collaborate with perfectly. Mouni and Arvindr have cre- him. ated a superb dance track, definitely go- “I have always heard all good things about Rajan ing to hit the charts.” ji from my friends, the way he gives a happy, com- ‘Patli Kamariya’ will soon be out on T- fortable compassionate atmosphere to his team to work and grow together,” she adds. Series’ YouTube channel. Karan Singh Grover shares his Qubool 5 Indian films that went to British Academy of Film & Television Arts! Hai moment with wife Bipasha Basu For a filmmaker, the success of 4. Devdas a film is not just limited to the Adaption of Sarat Chandra Box Office but also that they Chattopadhyay’s 1917 Novel De- want their final cut to be criti- vdas, Sanjay Leela Bhansali cally acclaimed. That’s the ac- gave us a beautiful tale of love knowledgment they wait for ea- between Devdas, Parvati, and gerly. Chandramukh through his 2002 Indian filmmakers have made film Devdas starring Shah Rukh their mark in world cinema by Khan, Madhuri Dixit-Nene, and showcasing relatable, universal Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. The emotions through their content. film did wonders at the Indian Indian Cinema is contributing to Box Office and was critically ac- the growth of the industry for claimed at BAFTA Award for more than 100 years now and it best foreign-language film. is a great success that they are feather in his cap. colonials and the Indian locals 5. The White Tiger being acknowledged not only in Let’s celebrate this achieve- wherein a British tourist Adela Produced by musician turned the homeland but also by the ment by peeping back into his- Quested (Judy Davis) accuses In- Hollywood Producer Mukul De- world. tory to check five Indian films to dian doctor Aziz Ahmed (Victor ora, the Ramin Bahrani director- ZEE5’s Karan Singh Grover and Surbhi Jyoti starrer Qubool Hai 2.0 is a few reach BAFTA. Banerjee) of rape. The accusa- hours away from its release and it is one of the most highly awaited series in the Recently, actor Adarsh Gourav ial The White Tiger was already has bagged a nomination in the 1. Gandhi tions lead to legal procedures in the Oscar Race. And now, as OTT space ever since it was announced. Richard Attenborough’s 1982 that increase the tensions be- Qubool Hai 2.0 is a spin off of the ZEE TV show Qubool Hai which was one of lead actor category at the British the nominations come in, we Academy of Film and Television film Gandhi is still considered as tween the British and the natives. hear that Adarsh Gourav who the most popular shows of all time. The original leads retain their roles as Asad one of the masterpieces created Actor Victor Banerjee was nomi- and Zoya and Karan Singh Grover shares some interesting stories about his Qu- Arts Awards 2021 for his perfor- has played the lead character of mance in The White Tiger. The on Indian soil. Starring some no- nated for the best actor category Balram Halwai has been nomi- bool Hai moment with wife Bipasha Basu. film is produced by renowned table Indian actors, Richard in the 39th BAFTA Awards. nated for the best lead actor cate- Karan shares, “So there are two types of Qubool hai moments actually. One musician, entrepreneur, and film beautiful established the life of 3. Salaam Bombay gory in BAFTA awards 2021. Not which is an everyday kind of moment, where whenever she says anything ini- producer Mukul Deora. Starting Mahatma Gandhi on the big A film that gave us a reality only this, but the film has also tially I might say no but then I do say, Qubool Hai. Because you know the wife is his musical journey with the de- screen. The film was nominated check and documented the real been nominated for the Best always right.” but album ‘Stray’ in 2006, Mukul for the best film category in the and old Mumbai, Salaam Bom- Adapted Screenplay award. The He further adds, “And my second Qubool Hai moment with her was when I has produced several music 36th BAFTA bay still stands as one of Mira film is based on Aravind Adiga's proposed to her as she didn't say yes or no she said okay. I guess that's the major pieces that have received global 2. A Passage to India Nair’s best works. The film re- 2008 novel The White Tiger. one.” appreciation making him an in- Based on the 1960 play by San- volved around the lives of chil- Known for his artistic capabili- Directed by Ankush Mohla and Glen Barretto, the series will feature a new re- ternational musician. Moving a tha Rama Rau, A Passage to In- dren living in the slums of Bom- ties, Mukul Deora’s The White juvenated chemistry of Asad and Zoya and by retaining the original leads step ahead, Mukul turned into a dia was directed by David Lean. bay. Along with many other Tiger has been loved by people Karan Singh Grover & Surbhi Jyoti as them. It will also feature Arif Zakaria and film producer and ‘The White The film narrates the story be- award shows, the film was also across the globe. We wish the Mandira Bedi in pivotal roles. Tiger’ has added one more tween the dynamics of British nominated for BAFTA Awards. team good luck for BAFTA 2021. The all new poster of 'Toofaan' takes the excitement a notch higher! The highly anticipated sports drama film, Toofaan releasing directly on Amazon Prime Video is the talk of the town following the announcement and poster unveil yesterday. The posters have taken social media and the audiences by a lit- eral 'Toofaan', and the all-new poster featuring Farhan Akhtar Beauti- and Mrunal is going to fuel the excitement even more! ful Tay- Farhan Akhtar has nailed it lor with his intense ripped look and looks like he has totally sub- Marie merged himself in the prepara- Hill tion to get into the skin of the character! Mrunal Thakur too poses in brings in her charm and adds a a white soft touch to the poster. With the curiosity and intrigue of the au- dress dience rising by the day, one simply can't wait to witness this storm! Produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra and Farhan Akhtar, Toofaan is di- rected by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra starring Farhan Akhtar, alongside Mrunal Thakur and Paresh Rawal in prominent roles. Toofaan will be streaming ex- clusively on Amazon Prime Video starting May 21, 2021.