PVR MOVIES FIRST VOL. 19 YOUR WINDOW INTO THE WORLD OF CINEMA MAY 2017 TOTAL RECALL:

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THE BEST NEW MOVIES PLAYING THIS MONTH: Half Girlfriend, SARKAAR 3, ALIEN: COVENANT GREETINGS

ear Movie Lovers, It’s the month to celebrate motherhood. Enjoy “7 Best Mother’s Day Movies” with your Mom—keep hankies handy! Here’s the May edition of Movies First, your exclusive window to the world of cinema. Trace the incredible journey of ’s most iconic filmmaker, Satyajit Ray, and join us in wishing living legend Marvel Studios’ “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” continues Clint Eastwood a Happy Birthday. the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the cosmos. We really hope you enjoy the issue. Wish you a fabulous month of movie watching. returns as the simmering Subhash Nagre in “Sarkaar 3,” and Goldie Hawn breezes back Regards to the big screen with “Snatched.” plays ’s enigmatic but irresistible” Half Girlfriend,” while the peppy Parineeti Chopra portrays “Meri Gautam Dutta Pyaari Bindu.” CEO, PVR Limited

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Differences arrive when Madhav falls for Riya Half and wants to get into a relationship with her. Not interested in a commitment, Riya turns him down Girlfriend and instead offers to be more than his friend – a half More than a friend. Less than a girlfriend. girlfriend.

“Half Girlfriend” has all the right ingredients you possibly need to make a successful Bollywood rom- com. A bestselling plot, young A-list star cast, a hetan successful director, and a constant in every Mohit Suri film - good music. Bhagat is my Marvel The movie is an adaptation of ’s novel of the same name that released back in 2014. comic book and Interestingly, the film rights to the novel were sold even before it was published. I’m his superhero. The plot revolves around the love story of Madhav – Arjun Kapoor, Actor (Arjun Kapoor), a boy from , and a high society Delhi girl Riya (Shraddha Kapoor). However, in spite of their vastly different backgrounds, the two end up becoming good friends.

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 4 THE COLLECTION DID YOU KNOW? One of India’s biggest selling English This is the second time Arjun Kapoor novelist, Chetan Bhagat’s book have is playing the lead in a film adaption been manuscripts for Bollywood of a Chetan Bhagat novel. The first blockbusters. Here is a sneak-peek one was “2 States” which went on to become one of the biggest of his work that has made it to the blockbusters of 2014. silver screen:

Helmed by “Aashiqui 2” director Mohit Suri and produced by , the movie has been shot in Miranda House in , and Times Square and the UN Headquarters in the New York City.

Reason to Watch: The movie sets out to explore the ‘in-between’ space in relationships of today. As Chetan Bhagat commented, Hello (2008) “When I observe today’s youth, I see many situations where people are more than friends, but not quite in a relationship. That situation when you find someone special, but are not yet fully together.”

Kai Po Che! (2013)

Half Girlfriend RELEASE 19 MAY

Genre: Romance, Comdey Language: Hindi Director: Mohit Suri Cast: Shraddha Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor, Seema Biswas Studio: ALT Entertainment Pic Courtesy: ALT Entertainment 2 States (2014)

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Tagline: This summer, the galaxy won’t save itself moniker of “Star-Lord.” To his utter dismay, however, he Director: James Gunn finds the name never really caught on in the galaxy he was Star Cast: Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldana, supposedly saving. Dave Bautista, Kurt Russell, and the voices of Vin Diesel as Baby Groot and Bradley Cooper as Rocket Raccoon Genre: Sci-Fi, Action Adventure Studio: Marvel Studios his is a more intimate, emotional story. Perhaps the most eagerly awaited film in years, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 is a power-packed action-adventure. It’s funnier than the first Taking place some three months after the events of the first film, Vol. 2 kicks off another set of amazing adventures with one. The action is more Peter Quill, Gamora, Drax, Rocket Raccoon, and the nebula exciting. It’s a bigger of cuteness that is Baby Groot. and better movie in The first Guardians of the Galaxy film turned things around Marvel-lously for the entire genre of superhero every single aspect. films.G one was the need to make every hero a dark, grim – James Gunn, Director soul with heroic intentions only. Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill is a hilariously flawed space outlaw, who goes by the

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 7 The Plot: Set to the backdrop of “Awesome Mixtape 2,” Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” continues the team’s adventures as they traverse the outer reaches of the Cosmos. The Guardians must fight to keep their newfound family together as they unravel the mysteries of Peter Quill’s true parentage. Old foes become new allies and fan- favourite characters from the classic comics will come to our heroes’ aid as the Marvel Cinematic Universe continues to expand.

The (Returning) Cast: Chris Pratt’s Peter Quill/Star- Lord, Zoe Saldana’s Gamora, Dave Bautista’s Drax, Vin Diesel’s (Baby) Groot and Bradley Cooper’s Rocket Racoon are all officially back for the sequel!M ichael Rooker’s Yondu Udonta is rocking a new hairdo and will graduate to official member of the Guardians.

Karen Gillan returns as Nebula, with Gunn promising that she’s going to be a huge character in the film. Debicki plays the role of Ayesha, aka Kismet, aka Paragon, aka Her, the sequel’s primary villain. Kurt Russel makes his Marvel Universe debut in the film as Ego, the Living Planet. A quartet of power-hungry scientists known as The Enclave created the world’s first genetically perfect beings in an effort The team will have a new face in Mantis, played by Pom to reboot mankind. First there was Him, a male specimen Klementieff. Raised by Ego, she is a telepathic alien of that escaped and became known as Adam Warlock. Then immense power, having defeated even Thor in the comic there was Her, who also rejected her makers and escaped to books! outer space where she eventually became known as Ayesha. Despite abandoning The Enclave, Ayesha still believes that But the real mouth watering piece de resistance is the Adam Warlock is her genetic soulmate, and winds up on a addition of Sylvester Stallone himself, who features in a quest to find him so that they can mate and create a new small-but-important cameo. race of perfect beings.

The Villian: “The Man From U.N.C.L.E”s Elizabeth That’s the comic book version, anyway.

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Ego’s planet VFX is comprised of a 01 trillion polygons, and is considered to be the biggest visual effect ever made.

Unlike the last film where it was just his 02 voice, Vin Diesel will also provide motion capture for Baby Groot.

In the comics, Mantis is half-German 03 and half-Vietnamese. She is portrayed in the film by Pom Klementieff, who has a South Korean mother and a French- Russian father.

The Director: James Gunn began making 8mm films at the age of 12, many of them comedic splatter films featuring his brothers being disembowelled by zombies.

Dropping out of college to pursue a rock and roll career, he also wrote and drew comic strips for underground and college newspapers. Gunn eventually returned to school and received an MFA in Creative Writing from Columbia University.

Beginning his career with “Troma Studios” a B-Movie production company, Gunn moved from New York to L.A., where he wrote and acted in the film “The Specials” (2000).

Gunn co-wrote and directed the Marvel Studios adaptation of Guardians of the Galaxy, which released on August 1, 2014. The rest, as they say…

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 9 SEVEN Total Recall Best Mother’s Day Movies

Mother India (1957) MacLaine, Debra Winger, and Jack Nicholson. The movie went Director: Mehboob Khan on to pick five Academy Awards in 1984 and was nominated for Cast: Nargis, Sunil Dutt, Rajendra Kumar another six.

Steel Magnolias (1989) Director: Herbert Ross Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Olympia Dukakis, Sally Field

One of Bollywood’s biggest all-time blockbusters, “Mother India” is a tale of a poverty-stricken woman who raises her sons through many trials and tribulations. But no matter the struggles, she always sticks to her own moral code. “Mother India” was India’s first submission for the Academy A young beautician, newly arrived in a small Louisiana town, Award for Best Foreign Language Film in 1958. It ended up finds work at the local salon. A small group of women who share getting nominated but lost the award by just one vote. a close bond of friendship and welcome her into the fold. Expect tears of sadness, joy, and every emotion in between in Terms of Endearment (1983) this hilarious and heartwarming story of life, love and loss. Director: James L. Brooks Cast: Shirley MacLaine, Debra Winger, Jack Nicholson Stepmom (1998) Director: Chris Columbus Cast: Julia Roberts, Susan Sarandon, Ed Harris

James L. Brookes “Terms of Endearment” is a heart warming account of the complex and difficult relationship between a mother and daughter as they face life’s challenges over three Susan Sarandon and Julia Roberts pull on our heartstrings in this decades. drama about a terminally ill mother who has to accept her former This classic tearjerker is smartly scripted and rides high on husband’s new lover and their children’s stepmother. the back of indelible performances by its lead cast of Shirley Get your tissue boxes ready before your start watching this.

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 10 Freaky Friday (2003) Director: Mark Waters Cast: Jamie Lee Curtis, Lindsay Lohan, Mark Harmon

Inspired from author Michael Lewis’ best-seller “The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game,” the movie rides on the back of a stellar performance by Sandra Bullock. An overworked mother and her daughter just do not get along, and it is driving them both insane. After reading some cryptic fortune, they discover they’ve somehow switched bodies. Each is forced to adapt to the other’s life for one freaky Friday. And in the process, they develop a new found respect and understanding for each other. Disney’s second remake of the 1976 film of the same name, the movie is a rare example of a remake improving on the source.

Forrest Gump (1994) Director: Robert Zemeckis Cast: Tom Hanks, Robin Wright, Gary Sinise HAPPY BIRTHDAY

CLINT EASTWOOD

“Ageing can be fun if you lay back and enjoy it,” says Clint Eastwood, the iconic actor and director who turns 87 this May 31. Here are 5 fun facts about the living legend… 1. he was fired as a contract player at Universal Pictures because of his looks—his Adam’s apple stuck out too far, he talked too slow, and he had a chipped tooth he A timeless classic, “Forrest Gump” is one of those feel good wouldn’t get fixed. movies that you can watch over and over again. 2. He never washed the Man-with-no-name’s Poncho. He One of the standout things about this film is the sweet wore it in “A Fistful of Dollars” (1964), “For a Few Dollars More” (1965), and “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly’, relationship between Forrest (Tom Hanks) and his mother (1966), and explained that “if you washed it, it would fall Mrs. Gump (Sally Field). A devoted mother, who raised Forrest apart.” He still has the Poncho, of course. after his father abandons them, Mrs. Gump loves her son 3. As a Director, he only likes to shoot one take. When unconditionally and often feeds him wise words which Forrest Eastwood directs, he doesn’t storyboard, rehearse, repeats throughout his life. The movie went on to pick six change the script after it’s finished. Matt Damon once Academy Awards. asked him for a second take, and Eastwood said,” Why, so you can waste everybody’s time…?” 4. Despite having spent half his career in the saddle playing The Blindside (2009) cowboy, Eastwood is allergic to horses. Director: John Lee Hancock 5. The name of his production company comes from his Cast: Quinton Aaron, Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw agent’s bad advice. Eastwood’s agent told him that Based on a true story, “The Blind Side” is about Michael Oher, appearing in Sergio Leone’s trilogy would be a “bad step” a homeless and traumatized boy who becomes an All-American for his career. “Bad Step” in Spanish is Malpaso, the name football player and first round NFL draft pick with the help of his of his now legendary Production. adoptive mother.

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MAY MAY MANTOSTAAN 05 SARKAAR 3 12 The burning stories Genre: Drama A wounded lion is the Genre: Crime, Drama of partition Language(s): Hindi most dangerous Language(s): Hindi Director: Rahat Kazmi Director: Ram Gopal Varma Cast: Veerendra Saxena, Cast: Amitabh Bachchan, Yami Raghuvir Yadav, Sonal Sehgal Gautam, Certification: (U/A) Certification: (U/A) Studio: Mediamark Studio: Alumbra Entertainment, International, Rahat Kazmi Films Wave Cinemas, Company Pic Courtesy: © Rahat Kazmi Product, AB Corp Ltd Films Pic Courtesy: © Alumbra Entertainment

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: Set in the time of India-Pakistan partition in Movie Plot: “Sarkaar 3” is a tale of deceit, betrayal, and 1947, “Mantostaan” throws light on how bad times can shifting loyalties. The plot is revolves around Subhash Nagre bring out the most inhuman side of human beings. (Amitabh Bachchan) who has become more sinister than ever, and a large part of it has to do with the murder of both A dark satire based on four short Reason to watch: his sons. stories (Khol Do, Thanda Ghosht, Assignment, and Aakhri Salute) by legendary Urdu writer Saadat Hassan Manto. Reason to watch: This is the third installment of hugely successful “Sarkaar” film series. Did You Know: The movie was selected for screening at the Cannes Film Festival under the “Le Marche du Film” Did You Know: As per director Ram Gopal Varma, Manoj category. Bajpayee’s character is loosely based on Arvind Kejriwal.

MAY MAY MERI PYAARI BINDU 12 HINDI MEDIUM 12 She’s a page turning Genre: Comedy, Romance The parents who will do anything to Genre: Comedy story herself! Language(s): Hindi get their children into the right school Language(s): Hindi Director: Akshay Roy Director: Saket Chaudhary Cast: Ayushmann Khurrana, Cast: Irrfan Khan, Saba Qamar, Parineeti Chopra Deepak Dobriyal Certification: (U/A) Certification: (U/A) Studio: Yash Raj Films Studio: T Series, Maddock Films Pic Courtesy: © Yash Raj Films Pic Courtesy: © T Series

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: Fed up with the lack of critical appreciation despite Movie Plot: A couple from Chandni Chowk struggle to get their being a successful writer, Abhimanyu Roy (Ayushmann little girl admitted in the perfect school. And of course, getting a Khurrana) returns to his roots in Kolkata to write more perfect education involves learning flawless English. meaningful literature and decides on an old-fashioned love story - which was now, 3 years in the making. Reason to watch: The movie is a satirical take on India’s current education system and its obsession with the English language. Reason to watch: The amazing chemistry between Ayushmann and Parineeti is evident from the trailers and something to watch Did You Know: The movie has been almost entirely shot in out for. Delhi. The last time the capital was showed in such detail on Did You Know: Since Ayushmann plays a writer in the film, the the big screen was in “Khosla Ka Ghosla” and “Oye Lucky trailer of the film was released as 5 mini parts called ‘chapters.’ Lucky Oye!”

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MAY MAY HANUMAN DA DAMDAAR 19 DOBAARA - SEE YOUR EVIL 19 Join Hanuman and his sena on Genre: Animation, Adventure See Your Evil Genre: Horror, Thriller their adventures this summer Language(s): Hindi Language(s): Hindi Director: Ruchi Narain Directors: Prawaal Raman, Cast: , Javed Leena Tandon Akhtar, Raveena Tandon Cast: Huma Qureshi, Saqib Certification: (U/A) Saleem, Lisa Ray Studio: R.A.T. Films Certification: (U/A) Pic Courtesy: © R.A.T. Films Studio: Intrepid Pictures, B4U Films Pic Courtesy: © Intrepid Pictures

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: To impress his father, little Maruti starts on a Movie Plot: Natasha Merchant and Kabeer Merchant series of jungle adventures. His experiences and new friends come across a strange mirror while dealing with the death lead him to metamorphose from “Bhola Bhala Bajrangi” to “Hanuman Da Damdaar.” of their parents.

Reason to watch: After playing a Hanuman devotee in Reason to watch: Dobaara is the official adaption of cult “Bajrangi Bhaijaan,” Salman Khan will voice the adult Hanuman in this animated flick. horror film “Oculus.” Hanuman will be seen delivering some of Did You Know: Did You Know: Saqib Saleem and Huma Qureshi who play Salman Khan’s famous dialogues like ‘Ek baar jo maine commitment kar di” and “Hata saawan ki ghata.” siblings in the movie are siblings in real life too.

MAY MAY : A BILLION DREAMS 26 BEHEN HOGI TERI 26 Three Generations. Genre: Documentary Love in Lucknow Genre: Comedy, Romance One Hero Language(s): Hindi Language(s): Hindi Director: James Erskine Director: Ajay Pannalal Cast: Mayuresh Pem, Sachin Cast: , Shruti Tendulkar Haasan Certification: (U/A) Certification: (U/A) Studio: 200 NotOut Productions Studio: OddBall Motion Pictures Pic Courtesy: © 200 NotOut Pic Courtesy: © OddBall Motion Productions Pictures

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: The tale of a small boy with dreams and his Movie Plot: A romantic comedy set in the city of journey to becoming the God of Cricket and the most Lucknow starring National Award winner Rajkummar celebrated sportsperson in his country. Rao, and Shruti Haasan. Reason to watch: The film captures Sachin Tendulkar’s Reason to watch: A comic caper, the movie also stars cricket and personal life in substantial detail, as well as Gautam Gulati, Gulshan Grover and Herry Tangri in reveals few aspects of his life which have never been heard of or seen before. key roles.

Did You Know: The name of the film was selected via a Did You Know: “Behen Hogi Teri” is the first film to be contest that Sachin Tendulkar had announced on Twitter. shot in the Lucknow metro.

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MAY MAY THE SENSE OF AN ENDING 05 KING ARTHUR: LEGEND OF THE SWORD 12 Unravel the truth Genre: Drama From Nothing Comes A King Genre: Action, Adventure, Language(s): English Drama Director: Ritesh Batra Language(s): English Cast: Jim Broadbent, Charlotte Director: Guy Ritchie Rampling, Harriet Walter Cast: Annabelle Wallis, Charlie Certification: (U/A) Hunnam, Jude Law Studio: BBC Films, FilmNation Certification: (U/A) Entertainment, Origin Pictures Studio: Warner Bros, Weed Pic Courtesy: © BBC Films Road Pictures, Safehouse Pictures, Ritchie/Wigram Productions, Village Roadshow Pictures Pic Courtesy: © Warner Bros

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: A man becomes haunted by his past and is Movie Plot: Robbed of his birthright, Arthur comes up the presented with a mysterious legacy that causes him to hard way in the back alleys of the city. But once he pulls the re-think his current situation in life. sword from the stone, he is forced to acknowledge his true legacy - whether he likes it or not. Reason to watch: Directed by The Lunchbox fame Ritesh Batra, the movie stars Academy Award winning Reason to watch: The film is an iconoclastic take on the actor James Broadbent in titular role. classic Excalibur myth, tracing Arthur’s journey from the streets to the throne. Did You Know: The movie is based on the Julian Barnes’ Man Booker Prize winning novel The Sense of Did You Know: This movie would be the first installment of an Ending. a planned six films series.

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The path to paradise begins in hell.

Genre: Action, Sci Fi Language(s): English, Hindi Director: Ridley Scott Cast: James Franco, Michael Fassbender Certification: (U/A) Studio: 20th Century Fox, Scott Free Productions Pic Courtesy: © 20th Century Fox

Movie Plot: The crew of the colony ship Covenant, bound for a remote planet on the far side of the galaxy, discovers what they think is an uncharted paradise. When they uncover a threat beyond their imagination, they must attempt a harrowing escape. Reason to watch: The movie is a sequel to the 2012 film “Prometheus” being the second installment in the “Alien” prequel series. It is the eighth installment overall in the “Alien” film series. Did You Know: The new planet, which is assumed to be the home of the engineers, is being referred to as a paradise and could be the home of the gods who created humanity.

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MAY MAY THE CIRCLE 19 EVERYTHING, EVERYTHING 19 Knowing is good. Knowing Genre: Drama, Thriller Risk everything… Genre: Drama, Romance everything is better. Language(s): English for love Language(s): English Director: James Ponsoldt Director: Stella Meghie Cast: Karen Gillan, Tom Hanks, Cast: Nick Robinson, Amandla Emma Watson Stenberg Certification: (U/A) Certification: (U/A) Studio: Image Nation Abu Studio: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, Dhabi, Likely Story, Playtone Alloy Entertainment Pic Courtesy: © Image Nation Pic Courtesy: © Metro- Abu Dhabi Goldwyn-Mayer

PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER PLAY TRAILER BOOK TICKETS SET REMINDER Movie Plot: A woman lands a dream job at a powerful Movie Plot: A teenager who’s lived a sheltered life tech company called the Circle, only to uncover a because she’s allergic to everything, falls for the boy nefarious agenda that will affect the lives of her friends, who moves in next door. family and that of humanity. Reason to watch: “Everything, Everything” is about the Reason to watch: The movie is based on Dave Eggers’ thrill and heartbreak that happens when we break out of 2013 novel of the same name. our shell to do crazy, sometimes death-defying things for love. Did You Know: “The Circle” marks the final film appearance for Bill Paxton, who passed away in Did You Know: The movie is based on a 2015 bestselling February 2017. young-adult novel of the same name by Nicola Yoon.

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The search for Trident of Poseidon

Genre: Action, Adventure Language(s): English Directors: Joachim Rønning, Espen Sandberg Cast: Johnny Depp, Geoffrey Rush, Javier Bardem Certification: (U/A) Studio: Walt Disney Pictures, Jerry Bruckheimer Films Pic Courtesy: © Walt Disney Pictures

Movie Plot: Captain Jack Sparrow is pursued by an old rival, Armando Salazar, who along with his Spanish Navy ghost crew has escaped from the Devil’s Triangle, and is determined to kill every pirate at sea. Reason to watch: Adventures of the eccentric pirate Jack Sparrow continue in the fifth instalment of “Pirates of the Caribbean.” You wouldn’t want to miss this one. Did You Know: Orlando Bloom will make his return as Will Turner, following his absence from the fourth installment, “On Stranger Tides.” Keira Knightley will also make a comeback with this film.

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Vikrant Massey, who plays a key character in “Half Do you have a “half girlfriend” in the film as well? Girlfriend,” tells us about the movie and his role in it. No. I have a full wife! What makes “Half Girlfriend” a great watch Your favourite moments in the film? I would say the idea of the film itself is fresh. It touches upon I would pick two interactions between me and the lives and challenges of those for whom language is a Madhav. One is in the canteen, where the two of barrier. Lack of fluency in English is actually a very real problem us are talking and it all explodes into a huge for millions of young people, and I am sure they would relate to argument. The second interaction comes towards the character of Madhav, played by Arjun Kapoor. the end—I won’t tell you more; but do look out for it! Also, “Half Grilfriend” is a beautiful love story and the music is already a huge hit. What was it like to work with Chetan Bhagat? We spent a lot of time on the sets together. This was Tell us about your role in the film his first experience as a producer, so he ensured we I play Madhav’s friend Shailesh. Interestingly, our got permissions wherever we wanted to shoot. We characters have life stories that run parallel to each other. shot the film over four months in Delhi, Bihar, Jaipur More or less the same things happen to both friends, and South Africa, so it wasn’t easy to organise but as but they go their separate ways. It’s a fresh take on the always, Chetan did a superb job of it and kept us all in complexities of friendship. good humour.

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We caught up with Amit Sadh, the fast-rising star has never done before. She is superb as Annu who plays a vital role in “Sarkar 3”. Karkare, the betrayer.

Tell us about your role On working with Amitabh Bachchan and Ram I play Subhash Nagre’s grandson, Shivaji Nagre alias Gopal Verma Cheeku. That should tell you a lot. This is a political People go to acting college. Working with Mr. family where manipulations and machinations run in Bachchan, I can say I graduated. the DNA. You will be on the edge of your seat trying to unravel the fine threads of deceit. Nobody knows who is the snake in the bush, so everyone is treading Ramu is a brilliant director. He has made some of carefully. It’s as intense a role as it gets. the greatest films of our time, and movies are his life. He has a great sense of humour, and while One character to watch out for some say he goes a bit over the top, I know that plays a grey character, something she he is harmless. Satyajit Ray

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EARLY LIFE: The Godfather of Indian cinema, Satyajit Ray Sansar​.​” Ray had found his voice and a place in the star lost his father, playwright and satirist Sukumar Ray, at studded firmament of International Filmmakers. the tender age of three. Surviving on his mother’s meagre income, Ray studied at Ballygunge Government High school, The Canter (1959-64): “Devi,” in which Sharmila Tagore Calcutta and completed his BA in economics at Presidency starred as a young wife who is deified by her father-in- College, before going to the Visva-Bharati University at law, followed “Apur Sansar​.​” In 1964​, Ray made his Santiniketan founded by Tagore. Once there, however, he masterpiece, “Charulata.” Based on a short story by Tagore, came to appreciate Oriental and Indian Art. the film tells the story of a lonely housewife in 19th century Bengal and her growing desire for her free spirited brother- In 1943, Ray started work at D.J. Keymer, a British run advertising agency as a ‘junior visualiser’ earning eighty rupees a month. In​ 1950, Keymer sent him to London for a three-month stint. Here, Ray watched 99 movies, one of which was “Bicycle Thieves” by the legendary Vittorio de Sica. He exited the theatre, a complete convert—The filmmaking bug had bitten, and Ray’s journey, begun.

FILM CAREER - The Trot (1950-59): It was while illustrating ot Bibhutibhushan Bandopadhyay‘s​ classic novel “Pather​ Panchali” that Ray sensed a potent film simmering inside to have seen the cinema the novel. Gathering up a largely inexperienced crew and using his personal savings, he began filming in late 1952. of Satyajit Ray means Ray shot the film for over three years in bits and pieces, whenever he or his production manager could raise any existing in the world funds. Completed finally with a loan from the West Bengal Government, “Pather Panchali” was released in 1955 to without seeing the great critical and popular success. sun or the moon The film that put Ray on the international map however, was – Akira Kurosawa “Aparajito​“ which won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival. ​​He went on to direct the comic “Parash Pathar” and “Jalsaghar” before the third film in the Apu trilogy, “Apur

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 24 an Honorary Doctorate by Oxford University, Ray received the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 1985, and the Legion of DID YOU KNOW? Honour from the President of France, in 1987. • Ray has four Roman typefaces Ray topped his illustrious career by the Academy awarding patented under his name: Ray Roman, Ray Bizarre, Daphnis and him an Honorary Oscar for Lifetime Achievement in 1992. Holiday Script. The first two won an And days before his demise, the Government of India International competition in 1971. awarded him the Bharat Ratna. • the roots of the cult film “E.T.” can be traced to a script that Ray had originally penned with the intention of turning into a film called “The Alien,” with Marlon Brando. • On the first day of shooting “Pather Panchali,” Ray had never directed a scene, Subrata Mitra had never photographed one, and none of his child actors had ever been screen- tested for their roles.

in-law. Detailed production design by Bansi Chandragupt, exquisite cinematography by Subrata Mitra, and a superb​ performance by Madhabi Mukherjee made the​ film a​ cult hit. Ray himself felt it was his least flawed work. QUICK FACTS The Gallop (1965-82): Post “Charulata,” Ray made a wide range of movies, from fantasy to science fiction to detective films to historical drama. In 1969, he released his BIRTH NAME: commercially the most successful film, “Goopy Gyne Bagha Satyajit Ray Byne,” a musical fantasy which has Goopy, the singer and ______Bagha, the drummer setting out on a fantastical journey helped by the King of Ghosts. “Pratidwandi” and “Aranyer Din OCCUPATION: Ratri” followed, after which, Ray addressed contemporary Director, Music Composer, Writer, Illustrator Bengali life when he completed what became knows as the ______Calcutta trilogy.

Also in the seventies, a prolific Ray adapted two of his BIRTH DATE: popular stories as detective films. Though intended primarily 2 May, 1921 for children and young adults, both “Sonar Kella” and “Joi ______Baba Felunath” found a lot of love and affection in critics as well. In 1977, Ray made the star studded “Shatranj ke PLACE OF BIRTH: Khiladi,” his sole Hindi film, based on a story by Munshi Premchand. Calcutta ______The Slowdown ( 1983-92): In 1983, while working on “Ghare-Baire,” Ray suffered a heart attack. ​​His last three YEARS ACTIVE: films, “Ganashatru,” “Shakha Proshakha,” and “Agantuk” 1950–1992 were made with his medical condition in mind, and filmed ______mostly indoors in controlled conditions.

AWARDS: Winning a staggering 32 National Awards for Alma mater: various films, Ray was one of only three filmmakers to have University of Calcutta won the Silver Bear for Best Director more than once at the Berlin International Film Festival, and a record number of nominations for the Golden Bear—a formidable seven. Only the second person after Charlie Chaplin to have been awarded

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 25 HISTO RY THIS MONTH 31 YEARS AGO

INDIANA JONES AND THE TEMPLE OF DOOM (1984) * Harrison Ford, Kate Kapshaw, Jonathan Ke Quan, Amrish Puri Director: Steven Spielberg

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 26 HISTO RY THIS MONTH 31 YEARS AGO Two weeks after “Raiders of the Lost Ark” was released on first week, going on to be the year’s third highest grosser June 1, 1981, and became an instant cult, director Steven behind Beverly Hills Cop, and Ghostbusters. Spielberg met with executive producer George Lucas to thrash out ideas for a second instalment. Lucas had After months of rumors and speculation, Disney finally allegedly told Spielberg before “Raiders…” was written that confirmed that Indiana Jones 5 is happening, with the he had three story ideas for Indy, but he was actually telling studio setting a July 19, 2019 release date for this long- a little white lie, just to rope in Speilberg to sign on for awaited follow-up. Harrison Ford has been set to come potential sequels. back as Indiana Jones, with Steven Spielberg set to direct from a script by David Koepp, who co-wrote the franchise’s Thanks in a huge measure, to the machinations of George last installment, 2008’s Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of Lucas then, for the Indiana Jones series remains one of the the Crystal Skull. most exciting adventure franchises of all time till date. FUN FACTS… A film so pacy, the creator duo of Spielberg and Lucas 1. kate Kapshaw herself called her character in the film ‘ were forced to slow it down after the first cut left them not much more more than a dumb screaming blonde.’ numb with its momentum and relentlessness. “…Temple of Doom” is akin to sitting in a free falling jumbo with its twin 2. Steven Spielberg said in 1989,’ I wasn’t happy engines suddenly firing at will every now and then. with Temple of Doom at all. It was too dark, too subterranean, and much too horrific. There’s not an Indie, you will be happy to learn, hasn’t changed a bit. ounce of my own personal feeling in Temple of Doom.’ Played with gruff determination by the rugged Harrison 3. When they saw the first cut of the film together, both Ford, he continues to set quite a pace for himself in Spielberg and George Lucas sat in the screening Spielberg’s rip-roaring, boldly imaginative sequel to his theatre, numb…having found the pace of the film, too blockbuster hit. ​​From the moment Indy meets you on breathless. They eventually re shot certain portions to screen, he draws you into his fantastical world of mystery, slow down the action. adventure and adrenalin. The final cliffhanging sequence, in 4. Suffering a severe spinal disc herniation while which the main characters dangle over a cliff, thousands of performing a somersault for the film, Harrison Ford was feet above a crocodile-infested river, is a terrific wind-up for forced to rest on a hospital bed brought on set, between a sequel that actually lives up to all expectations. takes. 5. Kate Kapshaw’s beaded dress in which she tap dances The Plot: After arriving in India, Indiana Jones is asked by in the opening sequence was eaten partially by an a desperate village to find a mystical stone. He agrees, and elephant in Sri Lanka when kept out to dry, resulting in stumbles upon a secret cult plotting a terrible plan in the the costume designer citing the reason ‘dress eaten by catacombs of an ancient palace. elephant’ while filling up the insurance forms. Designed as a prequel to the 1981 “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” 6. the film’s screenplay was partially based upon the 1939 “Temple of Doom” was released to great financial success film, Gunga Din. but mixed reviews, most of which criticised its gory violence, 7. amrish Puri shaved his head for Mola Ram, the later contributing to the creation of the PG 13 rating. Thuggee Priest he plays in the film, making such an impression with his fans, he decided to keep it shaved, When released on the 23rd of May, 1984 in the U.S, the thus becoming one of India’s most popular film villains. film raked in a record-breaking $45.7 million in its very 8. The ‘chilled monkey brains’ were made from custard and raspberry sauce. 9. Kate Kapshaw had to be taught how to scream. 10. D.R. Nanayakkara, cast as the Indian village Shaman, did not speak a word of English. The pauses in his dialogues were therefore, not for dramatic effect, but simply because he was waiting for the next line! 11. For the bug chamber sequence, Kate Capshaw was covered with over 2,000 bugs. 12. Indiana is named after George Lucas’s dog.

PVR MOVIES FIRST PAGE 27 FILM FESTIVALS The Chicago Critics Film Festival, 2017 Plot: Pakistan-born comedian Kumail and grad student Festival Date: May 12 – May 18, 2017 Emily fall in love, but struggle as their cultures clash. Venue: Chicago, USA When Emily contracts a mysterious illness, Kumail must navigate the crisis with her parents and the emotional Acclaimed Movie tug-of-war between his family and his heart. BEACH RATS MOVIE INFO Directed By: Michael Showalter Written By: Emily V. Gordon, Kumail Nanjiani Genre: Comedy, Romance

Cannes International Film Festival, 2017 Festival Date: May 17 – May 28, 2017 Venue: Cannes, France Opening Film: Ismael’s Ghosts Jury President: Pedro Almodóvar (Director)

Acclaimed Movie THE BEGUILED Plot: An aimless teenager on the outer edges of Brooklyn struggles to escape his bleak home life and navigate questions of self-identity, as he balances his time between his delinquent friends, a potential new girlfriend, and older men he meets online.

MOVIE INFO Directed By: Eliza Hittman Written By: Eliza Hittman Cast: Harris Dickinson, Madeline Weinstein, Kate Hodge Genre: Drama

43rd Seattle International Film Festival Festival Date: May 18 – June 11, 2017 Venue: Seattle, USA Opening Film: The Big Sick

Acclaimed Movie THE BIG SICK

Plot: At a girls’ school in Virginia during the Civil War, where the young women have been sheltered from the outside world, a wounded Union soldier is taken in. Soon, the house is taken over with sexual tension, rivalries, and an unexpected turn of events.

MOVIE INFO Directed By: Sofia Copolla Written By: Sofia Coppola, Thomas Cullinan Cast: Nicole Kidman, Elle Fanning, Kirsten Dunst Genre: Drama, Western

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SACHIN : A BILLION DREAMS (HINDI) DOCUMENTARY 26 MAY ______

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