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PVR MOVIES FIRST VOL. 30 YOUR WINDOW INTO THE WORLD OF CINEMA APRIL 2018

21 Little-Known Things About…. GUEST RVIEW Emily Blunt INTE

SUDHIR MISHRA

THE BEST NEW MOVIES PLAYING THIS MONTH: Blackmail, RAMPAGE, MISSING, DAASDEV, KAALA and HIGHJACK GREETINGS

ear Movie Lovers, We ​rewind to “​City of Joy,” ​the ​moving story of an impoverished family that comes to Calcutta from . Based on Dominique Here’s the ​April ​edition of Movies First, your exclusive window Lapierre’s 1985 novel, it won hearts for its powerful portrayal to the world of cinema. of the human spirit.

​​​​This month​​​​, ​all eyes are on ​M​arvel Studios’ ​“​Avengers: ​​​She once nearly killed during a shoot — learn this Infinity War​,”​ featuring a staggering star cast and the ultimate, and 20 more fun facts about superstar ​​Emily Blunt.​ ​And​ join deadliest showdown of all time.​​​ us in wishing​ action icon ​ a​ Happy Birthday.​ We really hope you enjoy the issue. Wish you a fabulous and newcomer Banita Sandhu portray month of movie watching. unconditional love in Shoojit Sircar’s much-awaited “October.” Regards and play parents to a lost daughter in the tense thriller “Missing.” ​​Irrfan’s “Blackmail” turns the Gautam Dutta tables on the blackmailer, with hilarious consequences. CEO, PVR Limited

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PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 3 RELEASING THIS MONTH A sneak-peak into the big release of the month!

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Delhi has always played an important part in Sircar’s films. In Piku, Delhi was portrayed with humour. In Pink, we saw October the dark side of the capital. But in October, Sircar is all set This is not a love story. to show us a tender, poetic Delhi. This is a story about love.

The Plot: Two 21-year old hotel interns come together and experience a twist of fate, unlike any other.

The Inspiration: Shiuli and Dan work at a luxury hotel, but Dan barely notices her. Shiuli, however, looks at him from don’t claim afar and often smiles to herself. Then one day, she falls ill. to be an expert Lying on a hospital bed, Dan is the first person she asks about when she opens her eyes. Surprised and intrigued, on unconditional love Dan finally notices her. What follows makes the heart of but in “October,” I’ve tried the tender story. to create a situation Director Shoojit Sircar has revealed that he worked in a hotel where we can really in Delhi for a year-and-a half in the accounts department. He gave out salaries and saw staff members walk home experience what like zombies after a 10-12 hour shift, tumble into bed, wake it means. up and return to work. He realised that they have no life of their own—they live to make guests comfortable during - Shoojit Sircar, Director their stay. Somewhere, this touched him and he based the movie on their lives.

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 4 The Collection DID YOU KNOW? Known for his socially relevant and relatable storytelling, Shoojit Sircar is • The director worked with Banita Sandhu on a chewing one of ’s most acclaimed gum television commercial, directors. Here’s a glance at the liked her expressive eyes, director’s body of work: and offered her the lead role in “October.” • The film has been co-written by Juhi Chaturvedi, who also wrote the scripts for “Piku” and “Pink.” • To help his actors focus on their characters, Shoojit Sircar trained them to meditate and practise digital detox by staying away from their phones.

Vicky Donor (2012) The director and writer wanted to change the perception of love by delving deeper into the poetic space comparing its beauty to that of the Shiuli flower. That is why, the film’s heroine is named Shiuli, after the beautiful flower.

Piku (2015)

October RELEASE 13 APRIL

Genre: Romance Language(s): Director: Shoojit Sircar Cast: Varun Dhawan, Banita Sandhu, Gitanjali Rao Studio: Rising Sun Films Pic courtesy: Rising Sun Films Pink (2016)

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Release Date: 27 April, 2018 As the Avengers and their allies have continued to protect the world from threats too large for any one hero to handle, Genre: Action, Adventure a new danger has emerged from the cosmic shadows: Language(s): English/Hindi/Tamil/Telugu Thanos. A despot of intergalactic infamy, his goal is to Director: Anthony Russo, Joe Russo collect all six Infinity Stones, artifacts of unimaginable Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Chris Hemsworth, Studio: Marvel Studios Marvel Studios Pic courtesy: f you look at the Marvel Universe as a story that’s been told for This is the sequel to ‘The Avengers’(2012) and ‘Avengers: Age of Ultron’ (2015). In this film, the Avengers join ten years, you can look forces with the Guardians of the Galaxy to stop Thanos, at this as the climax. who is trying to collect the Infinity Stones. And the stakes will be higher in this movie The Story: Iron Man, Thor, the Hulk and the rest of the Avengers unite to battle their most powerful enemy than they’ve ever been, yet — the evil Thanos. The film is touted by many to times ten. be the ‘ambitious crossover event’ in history, with – Russo Brothers, Directors over 40 superheroes teaming up to defeat their biggest adversary yet.

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 7 t is not unlike something like Game of Thrones, where you have this vast canvas with characters you’ve been observing. – Christopher Marcus, Screenwriter

power, and use them to inflict his twisted will on all of Key Characters: Among a staggering star cast comprising reality. Everything the Avengers have fought for has led virtually the who’s who of Hollywood, two characters grab up to this moment – the fate of Earth and existence itself the most screen time and attention in “Avengers: Infinity has never been more uncertain. War.” Thanos is making a play for the stones, the way that a criminal would be hunting diamonds or drugs. The entire The Biggest Question: Will a superhero die? The movie has that energy of the bad guy being one step ahead tension and suspense around this one is getting almost of the heroes. The directors say they were inspired by a lot too intense to bear. of movies that had that heist-style energy to them.

Robert Downey Jr. has revealed that “Infinity War” is not Thor, too, has a really interesting arc in the film. He hasn’t just a climax for all Marvel movies, but the setting of a been at the forefront of other Avengers movies but he new beginning for new characters. Hints are strong that certainly has a very important role in this film. Iron Man, who started the entire Marvel movie universe, will die in the film. The Directors: American film and television directors Anthony Russo and Joseph “Joe” V. Russo (collectively Iron Man sees himself as the father and leader of the known as the Russo brothers) direct most of their Avengers, and so many feel it may be fitting that he makes work jointly, and also occasionally work as producers, the ultimate sacrifice to save his team. The character screenwriters, actors, and editors. The brothers directed nearly died at the end of the first Avengers, and many the superhero films “: The Winter Soldier” think that Stark’s death would make a fitting end. (2014) and “Captain America: Civil War” (2016).

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 8 Trivia

This will be the first time that the 01 Guardians of the Galaxy meet the Avengers. The first trailer for this movie 02 racked up more than two hundred million views in twenty-four hours, setting a new record for the most trailer views in a single day. This film is 156 minutes long, 03 which will make it the longest Marvel film to date following ‘Captain America: Civil War’, which was 147 minutes. Robert Downey Jr. requested 04 the furniture in his house in Los Angeles be shipped to the filming location in Atlanta, and the movie studios complied. Steve Rogers wields a new shield 05 in this film, made from Wakandan vibranium, that splits into two armguards.

Joe is a trained actor with an MFA in performing arts, and his background gives the duo some tremendously helpful insight into working with different actors. In addition to being skilled at directing ensemble casts, the directors are hard-core technology buffs. They were very early adopters of digital video — “Arrested Development” was the first prime-time network show shot in digital video.

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APR APR Blackmail 06 Missing 06 Genre: Comedy, Thriller Genre: Thriller Language(s): Hindi Language(s): Hindi Director: Abhinay Deo Director: Mukul Abhyankar Cast: Irrfan, Kirti Kulhari, Divya Cast: Tabu, Manoj Bajpayee, Dutta, Arunoday Singh Studio: T-Series Studio: Abundantia Pic courtesy: T-Series, RDP Entertainment, Manoj Bajpayee Motion Pictures Productions Pvt. Ltd. Pic courtesy: Abundantia Entertainment Friday Filmworks

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: Dev learns of his wife’s infidelity and takes Movie Plot: A tough cop (Annu Kapoor) investigates revenge by blackmailing her lover. But soon, he becomes the mysterious disappearance of Mr. and Mrs. Dubey’s a pawn in his own game, when somebody else starts (Manoj Bajpayee and Tabu) daughter, Titli. The needle blackmailing him. of suspicion points to the parents, too. Reason to Watch: ’s superb comic timing adds Reason to Watch: The stellar cast and the twist-a- zest to this rollercoaster thrill ride. minute plot. Did You Know: Director Abhinay Deo has made this film seven years after directing the superhit “Delhi Belly,” because Did You Know: Tabu has sung a lullaby for her screen he wanted to get the script right. daughter in the film.

APR APR Beyond the Clouds 20 20 Genre: Family, Drama Genre: Thriller Language(s): Hindi Language(s): Hindi Director: Majid Majidi Director: Cast: Ishaan Khattar, Malavika Cast: Rahul Bhat, Saurabh Mohanan Shukla, Richa Chadha, Studio: Namah Pictures, Zee Studios Studio: Storm Pictures, Pic courtesy: Namah Pictures Saptarishi Cinevision Pic courtesy: Storm Pictures

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: On the run from the cops, Amir finds Movie Plot: A modern flip of the Sarat Chandra his estranged sister Tara, who in a bid to protect her Chattopadhyay’s classic novel , set brother lands up in jail. Unexpectedly, the light shines in the modern hinterland against the on them from beyond the clouds. backdrop of politics.

Reason to Watch: It’s a visually rich, tender story Reason to Watch: The characters are all about the beauty of family bonds. modern, spunky and liberated.

Did You Know: This is award-winning Iranian director Did You Know: The film was earlier titled Majidi’s first film set in India. “Aur Devdas.”

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APR APR Omerta 20 High jack 20 Genre: Documentary Genre: Comedy Language(s): Hindi Language(s): Hindi Director: Director: Akarsh Khurana Cast: , Rajesh Cast: Sumeet Vyas, Sonalli Tailang, Rupinder Nagra Sehgall Studio: Swiss Entertainment, Studio: Phantom Productions Karma Features Pic courtesy: Phantom Pic courtesy: Swiss Productions Entertainment

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: It’s the story of infamous British-born terrorist Movie Plot: A ridiculously whacky situation arises when Ahmed Omar Saeed Sheikh, who kidnapped and murdered a bunch of first-time hijackers try to hijack a plane but Wall Street Journal reporter Daniel Pearl in 2002. accidentally get high along with the passengers. Reason to Watch: It’s a gripping thriller about a brilliant Reason to Watch: It’s a trippy stoner comedy starring career assassin, with the talented Rajkummar Rao in the lead. Internet sensation Sumeet Vyas. Did You Know: The Italian word omerta refers to the attitude of ordinary people who look the other way and don’t betray Did You Know: The film marks the directorial debut of the mafia. Akarsh Khurana.

APR APR Nanu Ki Jaanu 20 Kaala 27 Genre: Drama, Action Genre: Crime, Drama Language(s): Hindi Language(s): Hindi, Director: Faraz Haider Tamil, Telugu Cast: , Patralekhaa, Director: Pa. Ranjith Reshma Khan, Manu Rishi Cast: Rajnikanth, , Chadha Studio: Inbox Pictures Studio: Wunderbar Films Pic Courtesy: Inbox Pictures Pic courtesy: Wunderbar Films

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: This is an after-life love story of a cook who falls in Movie Plot: Karikalan (Rajnikanth), runs away from love with a ghost. It promises to be a hilarious gagfest with an Tirunelveli in his childhood to Mumbai and becomes a interesting plot. powerful don in the slums of Dharavi. Reasons to watch: The two talented lead actors team up for the first time and the film brings back the amazing pair of ‘Lucky’ Reason to Watch: It’s an action-packed thriller with and ‘Bangali’ (Abhay Deol and Manu Rishi Chadha) from ‘Oye Rajnikanth’s stamp all over it. Lucky Lucky Oye’(2008). Did You Know: This film marks Abhay Deol‘s return to films Did You Know: The name of the movie, “Kaala”, is a after a span of two years. reference to Lord Yama, the god of death.

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APR APR Peter Rabbit 06 Midnight Sun 06 Genre: Animation Genre: Drama, Romance Language(s): English Language(s): English Director: Will Gluck Director: Scott Speer Cast: Domnhall Gleeson, Cast: Bella Thorne, Patrick Rose Byrne, Sam Neill, James Schwarzenegger, Rob Riggle Corden (Peter Rabbit’s voice) Studio: Boies, Schiller Film Studio: Sony Pictures, Group, Rickard Pictures Columbia Pic Courtesy: Boies Pic courtesy: Sony Pictures

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: Peter Rabbit’s feud with Mr. McGregor reaches Movie Plot: 17-year-old Katie has a rare disease that keeps new heights as both compete for the affections of a kind her confined to the house. Fate intervenes when she meets animal lover who lives next door. Charlie and they embark on a summer romance.

Reason to Watch: The rebellious rabbit which has captivated Reason to Watch: It’s a sensitive portrayal of love against readers for generations is now on film. all odds

Did You Know: Many of the live scenes were filmed in Did You Know: The lead actor Patrick Schwarzenegger is Australia but the rabbits aren’t real because they are not elder son of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Maria Shriver. allowed in the country. This is his first major role.

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Genre: Thriller, Drama Language(s): English Director: Cast: John Krasinski, Emily Blunt, Noah Jupe Studio: Paramount Pictures, Platinum Dunes Pic courtesy: Paramount Pictures

Movie Plot: A family of four is forced to live in silence, while hiding from creatures that hunt by sound.

Reason to Watch: The movie has won high critical acclaim for its original concept and superb direction.

Did You Know: John Kraskinski and Emily Blunt are married both in the film and in real life.

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APR APR Rampage 13 Submergence 13 Genre: Action, Adventure Genre: Thriller, Drama Language(s): English Language(s): English Director: Brad Peyton Director: Wim Wenders Cast: , Naomie Cast: , Harris, Malin Akerman James McAvoy, Alex Hafner Studio: New Line Cinema, Studio: Backup Films, Lila 9th Flynn Picture Company, Productions, Morena Films, Rickard Pictures, Seven Bucks Waterstone Entertainment Productions Pic courtesy: Backup Films Pic courtesy: New Line Cinema

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: Davis, a primatologist, shares a unique bond Movie Plot: Secret spy James and bio-mathematician Dani with a super-intelligent gorilla. But a simple experiment meet but are soon separated, when he is held by jihadis in turns the animal into a destructive monster. a Somalia prison. Reason to Watch: It’s a sweeping romantic thriller shot in Reason to Watch: It promises to be a treat for science breathtaking locations. fiction monster movie lovers. Did You Know: This is the third time McAvoy plays a Did You Know: The movie is based on a video game of the soldier, and the third time Alicia Wikander’s role centres same name. around the ocean.

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Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller Language(s): English Director: Sergio G. Sanchez Cast: George MacKay, Anya Taylor-Joy, Charlie Heaton Studio: Lions Gate International, Telecinco Cinema Pic courtesy: Lions Gate International

Movie Plot: Four siblings, who have kept secret the death of their beloved mother in order to remain together, are plagued by a sinister presence in their manor.

Reason to Watch: It’s a unique, dark fairytale filled with suspenseful twists.

Did You Know: This is the director’s debut film. He previously wrote the screenplay for “The Orphanage” and “The Impossible.”

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English-American film and stage actress Emily 01 Olivia Leah Blunt was born on February 23, 1983, in Wandsworth, to a London lawyer and a former actress turned teacher. She is the second of four children. Emily took up acting at the suggestion of a school 02 teacher, who believed it might have a therapeutic effect on her stutter. It worked and she overcame her stutter at the age of twelve. She was later included in the board of directors for the American Institute for Stuttering. She met the Queen Mother (the mother of 03 Queen Elizabeth II), when as a young girl, she accompanied her grandfather, a high ranking British military official, to a special event where the Queen Mother was in attendance. Emily brandished a very loved, very dirty stuffed animal at the Queen Mother, who politely replied, “Oh yes, I see that he is very well loved.” Emily studied Spanish, French and Theatre for her 04 A-Levels and was a keen horse rider as a teenager. Emily was discovered by an agent, whilst starring 05 in the school play at the Edinburgh Festival. She was then a student at Hurtwood House, a private sixth-form college specializing in performing arts. At seventeen, she acted opposite Dame Judi 06 Dench in the stage play ‘The Royal Family’, which earned her the Evening Standard award for best newcomer. In 2003, she made her screen debut in the British television drama ‘Boudica’, about the life of the ancient Celtic warrior-queen who fought the Romans. Emily was actually only in town to audition for 07 the lead female role in ‘Eragon’, when her agent insisted that she give ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ audition a go. She was late for her flight home, but she read for it. A few days later, she was called back to read for the role again (this time in something more fashionable than jeans and flip- flops). When she didn’t get the role in ‘Eragon’, the studio immediately snatched her up. Acting as a high fashion magazine assistant 21 Little-Known 08 in ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, evolved into tight connections with her co-stars. She calls Meryl Things About…. Streep her mentor and her best friend. became her brother-in-law in 2012, when he married her sister, Felicity, a literary agent. Emily relishes creating an enigma. She says, “The 09 performances I enjoy are the ones that are hard to read or ambiguous or left-of-centre because it Emily Blunt makes you look closer, and that’s what humans

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 18 are like – quite mysterious creatures, hard to pinpoint.” She won a 2007 Golden Globe for best actress in a 10 supporting role, as the troubled child of a political - doctor for ‘Gideon’s Daughter’. She’s been nominated for four acting Globes for ‘The Devil Wears Prada’(2007), ‘’(2010), ‘Salmon Fishing in the ’(2011) and ‘’(2014). The armoured suit that her character wore in ‘Edge of 11 Tomorrow’(2014), weighed about eighty five pounds. HAPPY Although unprepared for the weight, having good upper body strength helped her perform her stunts wearing the BIRTHDAY armour. She also trained in Krav Maga for this role. She almost killed Tom Cruise during the shoot for a car 12 chase scene, where she missed her mark and collided with a tree. Cruise was in the back seat and no one was hurt. Jackie Chan Later on both of them laughed it out. She is a grade 8 cellist and a strong alto singer. She sang Hong Kong martial arts film star Jackie Chan is one of 13 briefly at the end of the song ‘Me and Mrs. Jones’ on the most recognizable cinematic personalities and is Michael Bublé’s album, recorded during their relationship. internationally acclaimed for his acrobatic fighting style, comic timing, use of improvised weapons and daringly During both of her two pregnancies, Emily was in the innovative stunts, which he performs himself. 14 midst of shooting films in which she played women Here are six fun facts about this multifaceted actor who struggling with infertility, as the Baker’s Wife in ‘Into the turns 64 on April 7, 2018. Woods’ (2014) and Rachel in ‘The Girl on the Train’(2016). 1. Jackie is a classically trained vocalist and has released 15 Emily is inspired by books. She says that a good book can more than twenty albums in over five languages, in change your life. ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ is a book that did addition to providing the theme tunes for several of that. After she read ‘The Kite Runner’, she couldn’t sleep his earlier films and singing in several Chinese dubs of for two weeks. It clicked her brain into a different way of Disney classics. thinking and regarding people. 2. Jackie used to work as a bouncer at a nightclub to She was named one of the Top Fresh Faces of 2008 by make some extra cash. He spent several days after 16 Vanity Fair, ranked 8th in the ‘Women We’d Love To Love’ one particularly vicious brawl to push a protruding by a poll of 4,000 gay women and 53rd in the 2010 Ask bone back into his knuckle, only to discover that it was Men list of the Top 99 Most Desirable Women. actually somebody else’s tooth! Emily describes herself as a ‘freak for cooking shows’ 3. He holds two Guinness World Records – one for most 17 and she can watch the Food Network all day. She has stunts by a living actor and the second for the most contributed a chicken soup recipe for brother-in-law film credits in his film ‘Chinese Zodiac’, as writer, Stanley Tucci’s cookbook, ‘The Tucci Table’. director, lead actor, producer, executive producer, cinematographer, art director, unit production ’s ‘Jaws’ is her favorite film of all time. manager, stunt coordinator, prop man, gaffer, 18 She was ten, when she first watched it and credits the film stuntman, composer, theme song vocalist and catering as one of her main inspirations to begin acting and for her coordinator. fear of the ocean. ‘Kramer vs. Kramer’ is another favourite. 4. Jackie received his Doctor of Social Science degree Her teenage crushes were actor Jason Priestly and in 1996 from the Hong Kong Baptist University. He is 19 musician Damon Albarn and she is a huge admirer currently a faculty member of the School of Hotel and of and . She cites Gary Tourism Management at the Hong Kong Polytechnic Oldman and Johnny Depp, as two actors she would like to University, where he teaches Tourism Management. work with. 5. He has always wanted to be a role model for children. Emily is a huge fan of In-N-Out Burger and her loved He is popular with them due to his good-natured 20 snacks include cookies (chocolate chip, ginger, toffee), acting style. He has refused to play the villain and has Oreos and Auntie Anne’s Pretzels. Lasagne, pizza with been very restrained in using swear words in his films. burrata cheese and basil and her mom’s roast chicken are He admits to not being much of a fan of Hollywood. He some of her favorite meals. Her favorite restaurant is La doesn’t get their humour nor does he understand their Esquina in . craziness for car-chase formulated films. Her dream job, if acting ever went kaput or she didn’t 6. He has said that his only two fears are public speaking 21 want to do it anymore, would be to flip houses. She and needles. He has a special talent, whereby he’s adores renovating and working with different materials able to make koi carp and catfish to “roll over” upon and coming up with a different story for each room. She is command. Emily Blunt Pinterest-mad!

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PVR MOVIE FIRST PAGE 18 SUDHIR MISHRA GUEST INTERVIEW

Sudhir Mishra, one of the most respected ways both are indecisive people. So I thought, what if directors in Hindi cinema, presents the tragic Dev is an heir to a political dynasty? hero Devdas in reverse mode with “Daas Dev.” His insights on what to expect from the film. Tell us about the women in the film In my film, Paro (Richa Chadha) is not the kind of Why “Daas Dev?” woman who will stay in a kothi behind four walls. Our The literal meaning of the original “Devdas” is Paro is contemporary— she stands up to confront Dev. God’s slave. The journey of Devdas was about is Chandni (Aditi Rao Hydari). She is being a slave— to love, alcohol and guilt. Now in attracted to Dev but is a part of political system as well. my film, he is a ‘daas’ who starts off as a slave to alcohol and political power, but rids himself of the The film is set in Lucknow… addiction. It’s a reverse, more positive journey, Yes, plays a character in the film. We hence the reverse title. shot extensively in and around Lucknow, Ayodhya and Faizabad. About 5% of the film has been shot on So the film is different from the novel? the UP border in NCR and the rest in Mumbai. It is actually a completely different story from Sarat Chandra Chattopadhyay’s. I don’t follow Fun Fact many of the tropes in the novel. There is as much , who directed “Dev D,” another Shakespeare in this film as Sarat Babu. I saw modern version of Devdas, plays a cameo in Sudhir similarities between Devdas and Hamlet – in some Mishra’s “Daas Dev.” Bella Thorne

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 22 Bella Thorne RISING STAR PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 23 Bella Thorne RISING STAR

Unique and expressive, this twenty two year old is Her Star Power: Bella won the Young Artist Award surely a favourite on the road to Hollywood stardom. in 2009, 2010 and 2013, the Imagen Foundation Award An exotic blend of Cuban (father) and Irish, Italian, English, German and Welsh (mother) ancestry, this bold and beautiful star is fiercely piloting her career and is determined to let her work speak for her.

Her Films: Bella got her first taste of Hollywood, at the age of six, in an uncredited role as a sidelines fan in the ‘Stuck On You’(2003). She has since appeared n an in film and television projects including ‘Entourage’, industry that ‘The O.C.’, ‘Dirty Sexy Money’, ‘Big Love’, ‘Wizards of Waverly Place’, ‘CSI’, ‘Scream’, ‘Shake It Up’ and forces its stars to ‘K.C. Undercover’. fake it, Bella Thorne She shot to big ticket stardom after her lead role in the American drama television series, ‘Famous In refuses to be anyone Love’(2010), about a college student who has to juggle university life with being a Hollywood star. but herself She has six films currently in the works, including – Jonathan Parks-Ramage, ‘The Death and Life of John F. Donovan’, which Writer/Producer boasts of famous co-stars like , Natalie Portman, and Susan Sarandon.

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 24 in 2012 and the Young Hollywood Award in 2013 children in Africa. Bella sponsors a child named Lydia and 2014. Kanini Kiio in Kibwezi, Kenya.

Her movie ‘Assassination Nation’, currently holds the She is also an avid supporter of the Humane Society and prize for biggest sale at the Sundance Film Festival this the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Bella loves her wolf cub year. She is an audacious overachiever with a knack for ‘Vodoo’ and her cocker spaniel, ‘Pyro’. She also has six getting the world’s attention. As a workaholic and open to cats, one turtle, a hedgehog, and a frog. experimenting with new roles, she is a director’s delight.

Up Close: Bella loves writing. Her books, ‘Autumn Falls’, ‘Autumn’s Kiss’ and Autumn’s Wish’ are part of a series and are about the adventures of a young girl named Autumn who is constantly struggling to come to terms with her dyslexia, a subject very close to Bella’s heart, being a dyslexic herself.

Bella is vocally outspoken about getting more women involved in behind the scenes in films. She would like to study to become a director or writer. On the sets, she’s always behind the camera asking the director what he is doing and figuring out the scene, the characters and the lighting.

She is an avid Snapchatter and boasts a healthy following of nearly seven million followers and 15.5 million QUICK FACTS on Instagram. She frequently chats with her fans, replying to questions and being open with anything they BIRTH NAME: ask her. Bella Thorne ______Bella loves the ‘Nomad’ organization, which helps provide education, food, and medical supplies to impoverished BIRTH NAME Annabella Avery Thorne ______OCCUPATION: Actress, Singer ______

BIRTH DATE: 8 October,1997 ______

PLACE OF BIRTH: Pembroke Pines, Florida ______

YEARS ACTIVE: 2003 – Present

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 25 HISTO RY This Month 25 Years Ago

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PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 26 HISTO RY This Month 25 Years Ago

This French-British drama film is a spiritually sensitive WOW FACTOR: Subtle, uplifting, poetic, poignant and film version of Dominique Lapierre’s book, of the same beautiful are a few words that describe this film. It is name, set in the slums of Calcutta, India. The director superbly crafted with plenty of graphic, striking and presents a poignant picture of everyday heroism through memorable moments, dictating a strong emotional the stories of a burnt-out American doctor and an response from the spectator. It’s one of the best of its kind. impoverished Indian rickshaw puller. It shows how two men experience the enhancement of their lives by caring, All the characters put their hearts into their roles. commitment and community. Swayze is at his career best. He is expansive and portrays all of his emotions - anger, frustration, love It’s a study of growth, friendship, acceptance. The of friends and joy poignantly! Om Puri is totally strengths of American culture and Indian culture are convincing and earnest and delivers an award-winning joined together, both learn to accept one another’s ways performance, as the father who only wants a better life of life and borrow virtues from each other’s culture to for his family. They are supported by equally strong breathe new life into the slums of Calcutta. performers like Shabana Azmi and Pauline Collins and young Ayesha Dharkar. the PLOT: Max Lowe (Patrick Swayze) is a Houston surgeon, who has grown weary of the bureaucracy On the technical side, it scores very well. Peter Biziou’s of American medicine. When he loses a patient on cinematography authentically captures the rawness of the operating table, Max impulsively decides to leave Calcutta city and life in the slums. Ennio Morricone’s America and travel to India in the hope of “finding score is spellbinding and Gerry Hambling’s editing is himself”. Not long after he arrives in Calcutta, Max is solid. This richly written masterpiece is full of drama and attacked by a group of thugs and left without money or emotional depth. a passport. A man named Hasari (Om Puri) comes to Max’s rescue. Hasari has left his farming community to TRIVIA: To prepare for the role, Swayze worked for come to the city. Despite their poverty, Hasari and his several days in Mother Teresa’s hospice for the dying family take Max in and bring him to a medical clinic run and home for lepers. by Joan Bethel (Pauline Collins), an Irish-American nun, who urges Max to use his skills to help the people of The book sold more than six million copies in 31 Calcutta who desperately need it. Max signs on, and he languages. Millions of dollars from the profits have finds that the experience changes his life. gone into more than a dozen projects for Indian lepers, victims of tuberculosis and others.

Amongst the problems that beset the production were fire-bombings, mass demonstrations, media criticism, accusations of murder, a skyrocketing budget that eventually settled at the twenty-seven million dollar mark, and Warner Brothers’ 11th hour pullout that nearly bankrupted the producers.

Indian Writer Sunil Gandopadhyay, a former collaborator of , was brought on board to help with the script’s authenticity. This also acted as a seal of approval for the Indian authorities, who will only allow foreign productions to be filmed in their country if they contain significant Indian input.

Pooja Bhatt was in talks to sign the film. She was later replaced by Ayesha Dharker.

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 27 FILM FESTIVALS BRUSSELS INTERNATIONAL FANTASTIC FILM Acclaimed Movie: FESTIVAL 2018 Zoe Since 1983, the BIFFF has been a fierce defender of genre movies. The organizers have an eye for tracking down cinematographic nuggets of horror, science fiction and thrillers of all kinds to get the adrenaline going and the heart beating faster. Featuring about 150 films, it welcomes more than 60,000 spectators and invites more than 100 international guests, making it one of Europe’s leading film festivals.

Festival Date: April 3–8, 2018 Venue: Brussels, Belgium Opening Film: Ghostland PLOT: This sci-fi romance revolves around two colleagues Closing Film: The Gringo at a revolutionary research lab design technology, who work to improve and perfect romantic relationships. As their work Acclaimed Movie: progresses and their discoveries become more profound, they Parallel yearn for a connection that’s real. SAN FRANCISCO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL Founded in 1957, it is the longest running film festival in the Americas and is deeply rooted in the strongest and finest traditions of appreciation of film, both as an art form and as a meaningful agent for social change. An extraordinary showcase of cinematic discovery and innovation, it features some 150 films and live events with more than 100 filmmakers and attracts more than 80,000 viewers.

Festival Date: April 4-17, 2018 Venue: San Francisco, USA PLOT: A group of young entrepreneurs discover a mirror Opening Film: A Kid Like Jake in the attic of their rental house. It turns out to be a portal Opening Film: Don’t Worry, He Won’t Get Far On Foot to a series of parallel universes, which they can access for personal gain and success. That’s exactly what they do and Acclaimed Movie: the techies soon counter the dangerous consequences. This Sorry To Bother You is science fiction at its best!

TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL What began as a call-to-action, by co-founders , Jane Rosenthal, and Craig Hatkoff, in the wake of 9/11 to help rebuild Manhattan’s downtown district, has morphed into one the biggest and most highly anticipated film event. In its 17th year, this platform for independent filmmaking, creative expression and impressive entertainment supports emerging and established voices, discovers award-winning filmmakers, curates innovative and interactive experiences and introduces new technology and ideas. PLOT: This is an American sci-fi fantasy comedy film, set in an alternate reality of Oakland, California. The film follows a Festival Date: April 16–27, 2018 young African-American telemarketer, who adapts a white Venue: New York City, USA accent in order to thrive at his job. He discovers a magical key Opening Film: Love, Gilda to business success and uncovers the macabre secret of his Closing Film: The Fourth Estate corporate overlords.

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PETER RABBIT (ENGLISH) ANIMATION 06 APR ______

MISSING (HINDI) THRILLER 06 APR ______

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BEYOND THE CLOUDS (HINDI) DRAMA / FAMILY ATMOS 20 APR ______

DAAS DEV (HINDI) THRILLER 20 APR ______

OMERTA (HINDI) DOCUMENTARY 20 APR ______

MARROWBONE (ENGLISH) Drama / Horror / THRILLER 20 APR ______

HIGH JACK (HINDI) COMEDY 20 APR ______

NANU KI JAANU (HINDI) DRAMA / ACTION 20 APR ______

AVENGERS INFINITY WAR (English/Hindi/Tamil/Telugu) ACTION / ADVENTURE 3D / IMAX / 4DX 27 APR ______

KAALA (HINDI/TAMIL/TELUGU) CRIME / DRAMA 27 APR

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