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There were two things that were going through my mind before watching Berlin: the lack of 5-star Bollywood movies and the scarcity of good, hard-boiled spy or conspiracy thrillers. I had just returned from the theater after experiencing one of the most headache-inducing films of the year, The Greatest of All Time, and I was bemoaning the state of the genre that it was set in. Movies like Eagle, Tiger 3, Raktabeej, Khufiya, Custody, Pathaan, Vikram, and War make it seem like, in order to tell a story about secret agents or a national or international scandal, a movie has to feature a bunch of nonsensical plotlines, overwhelming action, and impractical technical wizardry. As if that’s not enough, these films also rely on copious amounts of chest-thumping nationalism to titillate audiences. This is when I was struck with the realization that even though I have watched over 200 new films this year,...

Actor Ali Fazal on Friday hinted at finding a gift for his ladylove and soon-to-be mother, Richa Chadha, by dedicating a mystery-laden poem to his wife. In an affectionate and creative gesture that has captured the hearts of his fans online, Ali turned to Instagram and shared a Reel video, wherein he can be seen narrating a poem in his unique, quirky style.

The actor is wearing a black kurta and a red bandana on his forehead.

Ali said: “Ek tohfa, do tarfa, Do jaan ek makaan Ji.. nahi thhaa aasaan nahi thha aasaan Mohabbat ke bazaar mein, deewana chala dhoondne, Ek tohfe ki dukaan, ‘toh uspe likha hai ki- zidd ke aage jhug gai aazmaaish-e-wafaa o ashiqui, parakh liya mere tohfe ne uski nigaah ko.”

As the couple eagerly anticipates the arrival of their first child, Ali’s words resonate with the warmth and depth of their shared journey.

Actor Ali Fazal, who is known for ‘Mirzapur’, ‘Fukrey’ franchise, ‘Khufiya’ and others, has shared the inspiration behind one of his scenes in the hit streaming series ‘Mirzapur’. The actor recently took to the Stories section of his Instagram and shared a video from the neo-noir psychological horror film ‘Angel Heart’ starring Robert De Niro and Mickey Rourke.

The video shows De Niro and Mickey Rourke sitting across a table with De Niro peeling an egg.

Ali wrote on the video: “One of my all time favourite scenes, in a not very famous film.. but these two riffing. Some of Guddu’s egg inspirations came from here – go guess which part (sic)”.

In ‘Mirzapur’, Ali’s character of Guddu is on a heavy protein diet considering he is a body builder, and the best source of protein for him are the eggs. His character climbs up the ranks of the...

Richa Chadha and Ali Fazal have opened up on turning producers, saying they wanted to make some really cool stuff. In a conversation with Naman Ramachandran, international correspondent of ‘Variety’, at the Cinevesture International Film Festival 2024 (Ciff), Richa and Ali talked about how they decided to turn producers. They launched their own production company Pushing Buttons Studios in 2021.

Ali, who is best-known for playing ‘Guddu’ in the popular web series ‘Mirzapur’, said: “We wanted to make some cool stuff. We wanted to be a part of the really cool stuff, cool things, and good cinema, good narratives, and suddenly we realise all of that might not be coming our way in the structures that we are already in condition to live with, grow in, and might be living in those bubbles, we wanted to break that.”

Diving deeper, the global actor, who was last seen in the espionage thriller ‘Khufiya...

Ali Fazal, known for his roles in various films and series, including the streaming thriller ‘Khufiya’, recently shared insights into the challenges he and his wife Richa Chadha faced during their wedding festivities. Despite being legally married two and a half years prior, they opted for a traditional ceremony in 2022. During this period, both were engrossed in their professional commitments, with Ali shooting for ‘Mirzapur’ and Richa working on Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s ‘Heeramandi’.

Reflecting on this time, Ali mentioned the thrill of managing wedding preparations alongside their respective projects, acknowledging the financial strain they experienced.

Despite the demanding circumstances, the couple persevered. Their production debut, ‘Girls Will Be Girls’, recently received accolades at the Sundance Film Festival, winning both the Audience Choice Award for Best Film and the Jury Award for Best Actor.

Additionally, their production house, Pushing Buttons Studios, boasts a promising lineup of projects, including ‘Papita’, an...

Mumbai, Feb 22 (Ians) Actor Ali Fazal, who is known for his work in ‘Mirzapur’, the ‘Fukrey’ franchise and ‘Khufiya’, among others, has joined the cast of the upcoming film ‘Lahore 1947’.

The film directed by Rajkumar Santoshi also stars Sunny Deol, who is basking in the success of ‘Gadar 2’, Abhimanyu Singh and Preity Zinta.

Ali Fazal is one of the most promising talents in Indian cinema who has also worked in international productions.

The actor has become a favourite of memers owing to his performance as Guddu Bhaiya in the streaming show ‘Mirzapur’ seasons 1 and 2. He also surprised all with his special appearance as Zafar Bhai in ‘Fukrey 3’.

Earlier, it was revealed that Abhimanyu Singh will be seen as an antagonist in ‘Lahore 1947’. At the time, Rajkumar Santoshi had said, “Usually, whenever we think of a villain’s character, the first few names that come to our...

Bollywood actress Tabu, who will be soon seen in the upcoming movie ‘The Crew’, has shared a picture from her party. She called choreographer Farah Khan, the saviour of ‘Andheri social life’.

The actress took to her Instagram on Monday and shared a picture from a cosy house party. She wrote in the caption: “The saviour of the Andheri social life always @farahkhankunder Clicking the best pictures Suitable @ishaankhatter. Love is @iamhumaq. Savage Sikander @sikandarkher Nora ka noor @norafatehi.”

Tabu is currently soaking the colours of the holiday season as a few days ago, she took to the Stories section of her Instagram and wondered how soon 2023 went by. She wrote in her Instagram Story: “How quickly this year went by.” She also asked fans, How many people are saying this? Hands up.”

Meanwhile, the actress was last seen in the streaming movie ‘Khufiya’ in which she essayed th role...

Netflix has irreversibly changed the landscape of how audiences consume media, and in recent years, has proven that its direct-to-streaming model isn't the only threat to the studio status quo. The streaming juggernaut's library of original programming has always thrived with binge-worthy series, but recent years have more than proved that Netflix is a certifiable source of original films. Multiple films that we named as some of the best of Netflix's original film releases in 2022 took home Oscar gold, and if this year's list is any indicator, history very well may strike twice. Animated treasures, acclaimed international projects, and buzzworthy Hollywood favorites are all featured below, as well as some hidden gems you may have missed (but definitely need to add to your watch list). Here are our top 12 Netflix original movies, ranked.

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Mumbai, Dec 5 (Ians) With releases such as ‘Kandahar’ and ‘Khufiya’, actor Ali Fazal feels grateful that the year 2023 has been spectacular for him.

Ali Fazal expressed his gratitude and readiness for 2024. He said: “I’m genuinely grateful for the incredible opportunities and experiences these projects have brought in the last one year. I’m genuinely excited for ‘Mirzapur 3,’ as we know what is in store.”

“With this project coming for a return and working with the like of Anurag Basu, and few other new exciting news on the way, I’m excited to keep pushing the boundaries and ever evolving as an actor and delivering memorable performances.”

In ‘Kandahar’, Ali played the role of Kahil, one of the main antagonists in the movie. In ‘Khufiya’, he played Anand Mohan, a traitor.

He added: “It’s been quite a year with the two films one here and one in the west both having found incredible success,...

Mumbai, Dec 5 (Ians) With releases such as ‘Kandahar’ and ‘Khufiya’, actor Ali Fazal feels grateful that the year 2023 has been spectacular for him.

Ali Fazal expressed his gratitude and readiness for 2024. He said: “I’m genuinely grateful for the incredible opportunities and experiences these projects have brought in the last one year. I’m genuinely excited for ‘Mirzapur 3,’ as we know what is in store.”

“With this project coming for a return and working with the like of Anurag Basu, and few other new exciting news on the way, I’m excited to keep pushing the boundaries and ever evolving as an actor and delivering memorable performances.”

In ‘Kandahar’, Ali played the role of Kahil, one of the main antagonists in the movie. In ‘Khufiya’, he played Anand Mohan, a traitor.

He added: “It’s been quite a year with the two films one here and one in the west both having found incredible success,...

India is on the verge of producing a global breakthrough streaming hit, leading industry players said over the past week across two panel discussions.

The mood in the country has been celebratory, even self-congratulatory, albeit with some justification, after the Oscar wins for S.S. Rajamouli’s “Rrr” and Karthiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga’s “The Elephant Whisperers.” On the streaming front, all the major players have had several hits. SonyLIV scored an International Emmy nomination for “Rocket Boys,” for lead actor Jim Sarbh. Netflix won the International Emmy for comedy for “Vir Das: Landing” and “The Railway Men” cracked the streamer’s global non-English TV top 3 in addition to topping the South Asian chart. Locally, Netflix dominated the Filmfare streaming awards with 26 wins including prizes for “Trial by Fire,” “Kohrra” and “Scoop.”

Prime Video’s “The Panchayat Season 2” won best series at the International Film Festival of India’s inaugural...

The pre-production on the third installment of the horror-comedy franchise ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ is underway. It was reported that the acclaimed actress Tabu has walked out of the film. However, there’s little truth to this as the only name to be finalised on the cast list is that of Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan.

‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’, which released in 2022, was a major commercial success. The film was directed by Anees Bazmee and was a sequel to Akshay Kumar’s 2007 film ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’.

Kartik essayed the role of Rooh Baba in the film sequel which saw Tabu in dual roles.

Well placed source shared that other talents will be locked only after the script is finalised.

The source said, “The only actor to be confirmed is Kartik Aryan as Rooh Baba and no other actors has been confirmed as of yet.”

It was also reported that Tabu wasn’t keen on...

The pre-production on the third installment of the horror-comedy franchise ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’ is underway. It was reported that the acclaimed actress Tabu has walked out of the film. However, there’s little truth to this as the only name to be finalised on the cast list is that of Bollywood star Kartik Aaryan.

‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2’, which released in 2022, was a major commercial success. The film was directed by Anees Bazmee and was a sequel to Akshay Kumar’s 2007 film ‘Bhool Bhulaiyaa’.

Kartik essayed the role of Rooh Baba in the film sequel which saw Tabu in dual roles.

Well placed source shared that other talents will be locked only after the script is finalised.

The source said, “The only actor to be confirmed is Kartik Aryan as Rooh Baba and no other actors has been confirmed as of yet.”

It was also reported that Tabu wasn’t keen on...

As Tabu celebrates her 52nd birthday on Saturday, the actress has received several heartfelt wishes from actors Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Farah Khan, among others. Superstar Ajay Devgn wished his longtime collaborator ‘Drishyam’ co-star on her 52nd birthday on Instagram, and posted a small clip of the two together in a jeep with the latter driving.

He penned: “Sometimes, behind the wheels, sometimes behind the screen but it’s always an adventure. Happy Birthday tabutiful!”

Kareena Kapoor wishing the ‘Maachis’ actress wrote: “Happy birthday dearest Tabu. Have a fab day!”

Director Farah Khan posted a picture of the actress with her kids and wrote: “I have a one of a kind ‘duniya se alag’ friend for the last 27 years.. who disappears on her birthday.. didn’t let me take new pics to post n wants only Anda curry as a birthday gift!

“So im forced to put old pics.

As Tabu celebrates her 52nd birthday on Saturday, the actress has received several heartfelt wishes from actors Ajay Devgn, Kareena Kapoor, Anil Kapoor, Shilpa Shetty, Farah Khan, among others. Superstar Ajay Devgn wished his longtime collaborator ‘Drishyam’ co-star on her 52nd birthday on Instagram, and posted a small clip of the two together in a jeep with the latter driving.

He penned: “Sometimes, behind the wheels, sometimes behind the screen but it’s always an adventure. Happy Birthday tabutiful!”

Kareena Kapoor wishing the ‘Maachis’ actress wrote: “Happy birthday dearest Tabu. Have a fab day!”

Director Farah Khan posted a picture of the actress with her kids and wrote: “I have a one of a kind ‘duniya se alag’ friend for the last 27 years.. who disappears on her birthday.. didn’t let me take new pics to post n wants only Anda curry as a birthday gift!

“So im forced to put old pics.

Pain Hustlers and new seasons of Big Mouth and Elite are among the high-profile new projects debuting on Netflix in October.

Directed by David Yates, Pain Hustlers is a crime drama set in the world of pharmaceuticals. The film, which boasts a starry cast that includes Emily Blunt, Chris Evans and Andy García, debuts on Oct. 27.

On Oct. 20, Netflix launches the seventh season of Big Mouth. The penultimate season of the animated comedy heads to high school but the awkward moments and growing pains for Andrew Glouberman (John Mulaney) and Nick Birch (Nick Kroll) continue.

Also on Oct. 20, the seventh season of global hit Elite hits Netflix. There’s more trouble in store for the students of Las Encinas with Omar Shanaa (Omar Ayuso) back, Ivan (André Lamoglia) mending a broken heart and Isadora (Valentina Zenere) dealing with her criminal family.

Earlier this month, the streamer launched Beckham, a docuseries...

Vishal Bharadwaj‘s Khufiya 2023, based on the book Escape to Nowhere by Amar Bhushan, is an espionage thriller that is filled with nuances and constructed of hidden thoughts and secret desires. As the story of the film begins with a mission gone wrong in Bangladesh in 2004, it promises to be a gripping and suspenseful journey into the world of spies and intrigue. But with a runtime of two and a half hours, the events in the film propel with such momentum that the impetus the story demands never gets its due and leaves the entire viewing experience dissatisfied. The film does not lack proper development and resolution; rather, the lackluster flow of scenes hinders the flow and inhibits us from fully engaging with the story. The narrative focuses on the inevitable human tragedy at the heart of a power structure whose intentions are to safeguard the interests of its...

Taking a detour from his status quo films, ‘Khufiya’, Vishal Bharadwaj’s latest release on Netflix, has set the audiences stunned. The film, which boasts of an extensive and talented cast, has the brilliant actress Wamiqa Gabbi taking on the role of Charu, the unassuming wife, the better half to Ali Fazal’s Ravi Mohan.

Innocent as they come and happy go-lucky until the time her fantastical dream life shatters, she will be one among the pawns in this spy thriller, facing the calm before the brewing storm. Breaking barriers on all fronts, ‘Khufiya’ presents the viewers a unique conundrum filled with betrayal, mistrust and deception and stars like Tabu, Ali Fazal and Wamiqa Gabbi in lead roles.

Describing her character and expressing her delight at the opportunity to work in a Vishal Bharadwaj film, Wamiqa said, “Being part of ‘Khufiya’ is a dream come true and Khufiya is all...

Taking a detour from his status quo films, ‘Khufiya’, Vishal Bharadwaj’s latest release on Netflix, has set the audiences stunned. The film, which boasts of an extensive and talented cast, has the brilliant actress Wamiqa Gabbi taking on the role of Charu, the unassuming wife, the better half to Ali Fazal’s Ravi Mohan.

Innocent as they come and happy go-lucky until the time her fantastical dream life shatters, she will be one among the pawns in this spy thriller, facing the calm before the brewing storm. Breaking barriers on all fronts, ‘Khufiya’ presents the viewers a unique conundrum filled with betrayal, mistrust and deception and stars like Tabu, Ali Fazal and Wamiqa Gabbi in lead roles.

Describing her character and expressing her delight at the opportunity to work in a Vishal Bharadwaj film, Wamiqa said, “Being part of ‘Khufiya’ is a dream come true and Khufiya is all...

“Beckham” is leading Netflix’s Top 10 English language TV list after a clip from the docuseries went viral over the weekend.

The aforementioned clip shows David Beckham questioning his wife, Victoria Beckham, over her claims she grew up working class. Not only has the clip made a sizable impression on social media, but it seems as though the show it’s from has been popular as well. The docuseries topped Netflix’s English language list with 12.4 million views during its first week.

The four-episode limited series was then followed by Season 4 of “Sex Education,” which accounted for 6.6 million views, and Season 5 of “Love Is Blind,” which brought in 3.7 million views. “One Piece” also appeared on the list for its sixth week in a row, nabbing the fourth spot as well as 2.5 million views.

That was then followed by Season 1 of the UFO docuseries “Encounters” (2 million views), Season 5 of “Virgin River...

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj said that adapting a book is about the profound connection one feels while reading it. “Escape to Nowhere,” the gripping nonfiction narrative at the core of Vishal Bhardwaj’s Netflix film ‘Khufiya’, called for an unwavering commitment to detail and a profound respect for its source material.

Talking about the creative process of bringing the book to screen adaptation, Bhardwaj shared: “Adapting a book to the screen isn’t about what you initially think; it’s about the profound connection you feel when you read it. Committing to this process is physically and emotionally demanding, tougher than even a marriage.”

He added: “’Khufiya’ takes me into uncharted territory, exploring espionage, a new genre for me. It’s a thrilling journey of creative discovery, one that has provided me with a fresh and exhilarating perspective on my directorial journey, expanding my creative horizons and challenging me in ways I hadn’t anticipated.

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj said that adapting a book is about the profound connection one feels while reading it. “Escape to Nowhere,” the gripping nonfiction narrative at the core of Vishal Bhardwaj’s Netflix film ‘Khufiya’, called for an unwavering commitment to detail and a profound respect for its source material.

Talking about the creative process of bringing the book to screen adaptation, Bhardwaj shared: “Adapting a book to the screen isn’t about what you initially think; it’s about the profound connection you feel when you read it. Committing to this process is physically and emotionally demanding, tougher than even a marriage.”

He added: “’Khufiya’ takes me into uncharted territory, exploring espionage, a new genre for me. It’s a thrilling journey of creative discovery, one that has provided me with a fresh and exhilarating perspective on my directorial journey, expanding my creative horizons and challenging me in ways I hadn’t anticipated.

Filmmaker-music composer Vishal Bhardwaj, who is enjoying the response to his streaming series ‘Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley’, has shared that he has used breaking the 4th wall as a tool for telling the story in the series.

Talking about the same, the director said, “The tone of ‘Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley’ is very quirky. In this story, I have used breaking of the fourth wall as a tool to tell the story, it creates a very immersive experience for the audience as they’re invested with the characters and the story arc.”

Another of director-composer’s projects ‘Khufiya’ too made its way to the Ott recently. Both ‘Charlie Chopra’ and ‘Khufiya’ see female characters at the helm taking the narrative forward.

When asked if he has undergone a tonal shift as a storyteller since both the stories take departure from his usual style of crafting a story,...

Filmmaker-music composer Vishal Bhardwaj, who is enjoying the response to his streaming series ‘Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley’, has shared that he has used breaking the 4th wall as a tool for telling the story in the series.

Talking about the same, the director said, “The tone of ‘Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley’ is very quirky. In this story, I have used breaking of the fourth wall as a tool to tell the story, it creates a very immersive experience for the audience as they’re invested with the characters and the story arc.”

Another of director-composer’s projects ‘Khufiya’ too made its way to the Ott recently. Both ‘Charlie Chopra’ and ‘Khufiya’ see female characters at the helm taking the narrative forward.

When asked if he has undergone a tonal shift as a storyteller since both the stories take departure from his usual style of crafting a story,...

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, who has recently collaborated with actor Ali Fazal for the spy thriller ‘Khufiya’, shared how he was fascinated by the latter’s previous performances, saying he was looking for an opportunity to work with him.

Ali is best known for his role of Guddu Pandit in the action crime thriller web series ‘Mirzapur’. Apart from Ali, it also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Shweta Tripathi Shamra, Divyenndu, Vikrant Massey, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Rasika Dugal, Harshita Gaur and Kulbhushan Kharbanda in pivotal roles.

The actor is also known for his work in projects like ‘3 Idiots’, ‘Fukrey’, ‘Sonali Cable’, ‘Milan Talkies’, amongst many others.

In the Vishal Bhardwaj directorial ‘Khufiya’, Ali plays the character of Ravi Mohan.

Talking about casting Ali in the film, the National Film Award-winning director told Ians: “I have been seeing him for such a long time. Everyone has seen his work in ‘Mirzapur’. Entire country loved his performance.

Filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj, who has recently collaborated with actor Ali Fazal for the spy thriller ‘Khufiya’, shared how he was fascinated by the latter’s previous performances, saying he was looking for an opportunity to work with him.

Ali is best known for his role of Guddu Pandit in the action crime thriller web series ‘Mirzapur’. Apart from Ali, it also stars Pankaj Tripathi, Shweta Tripathi Shamra, Divyenndu, Vikrant Massey, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Rasika Dugal, Harshita Gaur and Kulbhushan Kharbanda in pivotal roles.

The actor is also known for his work in projects like ‘3 Idiots’, ‘Fukrey’, ‘Sonali Cable’, ‘Milan Talkies’, amongst many others.

In the Vishal Bhardwaj directorial ‘Khufiya’, Ali plays the character of Ravi Mohan.

Talking about casting Ali in the film, the National Film Award-winning director told Ians: “I have been seeing him for such a long time. Everyone has seen his work in ‘Mirzapur’. Entire country loved his performance.

The skilled Bangladeshi actress, Azmeri Haque Badhon, despite having a short role in the movie, did justice to the character of Heena Rehman. The able direction of Vishal Bhardwaj has significantly transformed her character from script to screen. Heena works for Nsi in Bangladesh and wants to help the Indian R&aw agent, Krishna Mehra, attain success in her secret mission. Khufiya is a spy thriller, and with the progression of every event, it keeps the audience asking for something new. There are a lot of spy thrillers in Bollywood, such as Raazi, Madras Cafe , and others, but the several twists in Khufiya makes it stand out.

Spoilers Ahead

Why Did Heena Want To Join Hands With R&aw?

Heena had come to Krishna Mehra’s office and asked her to give her a chance to prove her loyalty to the R&Aw. She claimed to have all the required...

The amazing actress Tabu, just like in any of her other films, has nailed the character of Krishna Mehra (Km) in Khufiya. We have seen her flourish in other strong roles in films such as Drishyam, Andhadhun, and Haider, among others. Vishal Bhardwaj has been successful in being able to depict the character of Km in the film Khufiya, which is an adaptation of real-life incidents from the book ‘Escape to Nowhere’ by Amar Bhushan. Some sources suggest that the character of Tabu in Khufiya is even inspired by the real-life person, Amar Bhushan. In the book, there was only one character, Jeevan, who conducted a thorough investigation for the search for the mole, but the film has split the character into two parts for dramatic purposes. Being a part of the Indian R&aw, Km has been depicted as extremely patriotic, seeking to find out the mole in their...

Khufiya (Netflix)

Starring Tabu, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Atul Kulkarni , Azmeri Haque Badhon

Directed by Vishal Bhardwaj

Cutting through the acres of ambiguity and symbolisms that run through his work, Vishal Bhardwaj delivers his most coherent cogent and compelling film in years.

Khufiya is many things at the same time. It is on the topmost layer an espionage thriller about a spy at Raw selling confidential information to the neighbouring country. Ali Fazal plays this character with such straggling imprecision that I thought we would lose focus on the spy’s brazen antics (how did he get away with it for so long?!).

But no. Bhardwaj, fully in charge for once wastes no time in exploring hazy characters played by lazy actors. His focus is the ever-resplendent Tabu who has earlier created enduring magic for Vishal in Maqbool and Haider. In Khufiya, Tabu plays a number of roles, and I...

Hindi cinema has treated spy thrillers and espionage thrillers in a cliched manner. There are a handful of films in this genre that do a good job of presenting their story realistically. Raazi and Madras Café are prime examples of good storytelling with solid performances, but there are countless films that do not bother to remain grounded. They are given exaggerated treatment at the screenplay level. There tends to be more emphasis on action set pieces than actual storytelling. Khufiya comes somewhere in between the two kinds mentioned above. This Vishal Bhardwaj film is a Netflix India original that was released on October 5, 2023. Khufiya is based on the book “Escape to Nowhere” by Amar Bhushan, which is about a high-ranking Indian intelligence official who is caught spying for an enemy country.

Khufiya begins with a disclaimer about the growth of the intelligence network as India and their neighbor were getting...

Despite being new to Bollywood, Wamiqa Gabbi has showcased her excellent acting skills, which is quite evident in her role of Charu in Khufiya. She has established a phenomenal presence in the film industry with her amazing work in films like Fursat, 83, Dil Diyan Gallan, among many others. The transformation of Chaaru from a docile housewife to a secret agent working for R&aw has been beautifully carved by the director, Vishal Bhardwaj. Charu’s frantic search for her child and the longing of a mother to reunite with her children despite several obstacles have been depicted in Khufiya. How did the transformation in the character of Charu happen? Let us explore the plethora of reasons behind it!

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Was Charu An Accomplice Of Rajiv?

The R&aw had suspected that Charu was an accomplice of Rajiv and that she was involved in delivering the document parcels to a third party.

New Delhi, Oct 5 (Ians) The month of October is here, and the digital world is packed with an assortment of titles – ranging from spy thriller, action to comedy dramas.

Every click on the Ott platforms will open the arena of the hidden gems of captivating stories, thrilling adventures, and unforgettable characters, that will help you embark on a cinematic journey like none another.

From Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel starrer ‘Gadar 2’ to Akshay Kumar’s ‘Omg 2’, to Mohit Raina starrer ‘Mumbai Diaries’ this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Gadar 2’:

‘Gadar 2’ is directed and produced by Anil Sharma, and written by Shaktimaan Talwar. It is a sequel to the 2001 film ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha...

New Delhi, Oct 5 (Ians) The month of October is here, and the digital world is packed with an assortment of titles – ranging from spy thriller, action to comedy dramas.

Every click on the Ott platforms will open the arena of the hidden gems of captivating stories, thrilling adventures, and unforgettable characters, that will help you embark on a cinematic journey like none another.

From Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel starrer ‘Gadar 2’ to Akshay Kumar’s ‘Omg 2’, to Mohit Raina starrer ‘Mumbai Diaries’ this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Gadar 2’:

‘Gadar 2’ is directed and produced by Anil Sharma, and written by Shaktimaan Talwar. It is a sequel to the 2001 film ‘Gadar: Ek Prem Katha...

Director-composer Vishal Bharadwaj, who is awaiting the release of his spy film ‘Khufiya’, has worked with the renowned actress Tabu alongside actors Ali Fazal and Wamiqa Gabbi in the movie. Detailing Tabu’s role in the film, the director said it is something very different from anything Tabu has done before.

As much a spy film centered around espionage as it is based on character study, Tabu plays Krishna Mehra, an operative of India’s external Intelligence agency Research & Analysis Wing (Ra&w).

Grappling with her dual identity as both a spy and a lover, the actress plays the role of a conflicted woman as she is assigned to investigate a colleague who appears to have leaked information that led to the death of her girlfriend in Bangladesh.

As such, the mission is almost a personal objective for her. Speaking to ‘Variety’, Vishal Bharadwaj detailed Tabu’s role in the...

Director-composer Vishal Bharadwaj, who is awaiting the release of his spy film ‘Khufiya’, has worked with the renowned actress Tabu alongside actors Ali Fazal and Wamiqa Gabbi in the movie. Detailing Tabu’s role in the film, the director said it is something very different from anything Tabu has done before.

As much a spy film centered around espionage as it is based on character study, Tabu plays Krishna Mehra, an operative of India’s external Intelligence agency Research & Analysis Wing (Ra&w).

Grappling with her dual identity as both a spy and a lover, the actress plays the role of a conflicted woman as she is assigned to investigate a colleague who appears to have leaked information that led to the death of her girlfriend in Bangladesh.

As such, the mission is almost a personal objective for her. Speaking to ‘Variety’, Vishal Bharadwaj detailed Tabu’s role in the...

Director-music composer Vishal Bhardwaj, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film ‘Khufiya’, has shared an interesting anecdote from the pages of history. Vishalshared about the first time when he heard the voice of India’s superstar singer Arijit Singh.

The first song of his that Vishal heard was incidentally a scratch track of ‘Phir Le Aaya Dil’ from ‘Barfi’ that Arijit had recorded for music director Pritam to be used as a reference track for Vishal’s wife Rekha Bhardwaj.

Before he broke out at the national scale, Arijit used to assist Pritam in music recordings and programming.

The track came to Rekha from Pritam but on hearing Arijit’s voice, she was blown away and sought Pritam’s permission to make her husband listen to Arijit’s voice.

Recollecting the same, Vishal said: “For the music recording of Anurag Basu’s ‘Barfi’, Arijit had sung the scratch...

Director-music composer Vishal Bhardwaj, who is awaiting the release of his upcoming film ‘Khufiya’, has shared an interesting anecdote from the pages of history. Vishalshared about the first time when he heard the voice of India’s superstar singer Arijit Singh.

The first song of his that Vishal heard was incidentally a scratch track of ‘Phir Le Aaya Dil’ from ‘Barfi’ that Arijit had recorded for music director Pritam to be used as a reference track for Vishal’s wife Rekha Bhardwaj.

Before he broke out at the national scale, Arijit used to assist Pritam in music recordings and programming.

The track came to Rekha from Pritam but on hearing Arijit’s voice, she was blown away and sought Pritam’s permission to make her husband listen to Arijit’s voice.

Recollecting the same, Vishal said: “For the music recording of Anurag Basu’s ‘Barfi’, Arijit had sung the scratch...

There are a few standout new releases on Netflix in October, but it’s a rather quiet month on the world’s most popular streaming service otherwise!

Highlights this month include a brand-new series from Spook Master Mike Flanagan. The Fall of the House of Usher is a gothic tale loosely based on the short story of the same name by Edgar Allan Poe, and tells the story of two extremely unpleasant siblings whose family dynasty ends up going to hell in a handbasket. Before you ask: yes, Rahul Kohli is in it. That’s all that a lot of people need to know here (we’re people).

Elsewhere, Netflix is dropping a few interesting-looking docuseries, including one on football legend David Beckham. It promises to be an “intimate portrait” of Beckham, and the filmmakers were apparently granted unprecedented access to the sportsman and his family while making it.

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Tabu, who is soon going to be seen in Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Khufiya’, said in an interaction with the media that there is no one in the Industry who has explored Shakespeare better than Vishal Bhardwaj.

Tabu and Vishal have together given us some really great films. When this director-actor duo teams up, the audience certainly knows they have a hit on its way. Vishal Bhardwaj’s next film ‘Khufiya’ is going to release soon which stars Tabu in the leading role. In a candid conversation, she opened up about working with Vishal Bhardwaj, her character in Khufiya and much more.

Talking about working with Vishal Bhardwaj, she said: “His language of film making is very different and unique and very unique to him, that is what makes him who he is. He is one director who has explored all possible subjects, from romance to the underworld to Shakespeare. No...

Tabu, who is soon going to be seen in Vishal Bhardwaj’s ‘Khufiya’, said in an interaction with the media that there is no one in the Industry who has explored Shakespeare better than Vishal Bhardwaj.

Tabu and Vishal have together given us some really great films. When this director-actor duo teams up, the audience certainly knows they have a hit on its way. Vishal Bhardwaj’s next film ‘Khufiya’ is going to release soon which stars Tabu in the leading role. In a candid conversation, she opened up about working with Vishal Bhardwaj, her character in Khufiya and much more.

Talking about working with Vishal Bhardwaj, she said: “His language of film making is very different and unique and very unique to him, that is what makes him who he is. He is one director who has explored all possible subjects, from romance to the underworld to Shakespeare. No...

With the chillier fall months slowly creeping in, Netflix is more than ready for curl-up-and-binge-something season. This month, the streamer will debut some of its most highly anticipated projects of the fall season, including the latest Mike Flanagan horror series “The Fall of the House of Usher,” which will premiere just in time for your Halloween binge watching. Netflix will also bring several other horror films and series to its platform for at least the month, including “It Follows,” “Deliver Us from Evil,” and the new Spanish nun horror film “Sister Death.”

For the less horror-minded, in addition to dozens of Netflix Original films, series, comedy specials, family programs, and documentaries, such as the four-part documentary series “Beckham,” you’ll soon be able to stream a large collection of library additions that includes the recent blockbuster “Dune,” “Gladiator,” and more.

Check out The Streamable’s picks for the best of...

Filmmaker and music composer Vishal Bhardwaj, who is all set for the release of spy thriller ‘Khufiya’, has opened up on the music of the movie, and shared his favourite melody. Directed by Vishal, ‘Khufiya’ stars Tabu, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Ashish Vidyarthi and Azmeri Haque Badhon.

It is based on true events and is based on a book ‘Escape to Nowhere’, written by the former Chief of the Counter Espionage Unit of R&aw, Amar Bhushan.

Vishal, who performed with Rekha Bhardwaj in the recent album launch of ‘Khufiya’, spoke about the rhythms and musical cadence.

He said: “The process of creating music for a film is usually so organic and mixed up that it’s very difficult for me to bifurcate it. In the case of ‘Khufiya,’ there is a theme in the film, a whistle which is my favourite melody.”

“I thought I had not exploited it...

Filmmaker and music composer Vishal Bhardwaj, who is all set for the release of spy thriller ‘Khufiya’, has opened up on the music of the movie, and shared his favourite melody. Directed by Vishal, ‘Khufiya’ stars Tabu, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Ashish Vidyarthi and Azmeri Haque Badhon.

It is based on true events and is based on a book ‘Escape to Nowhere’, written by the former Chief of the Counter Espionage Unit of R&aw, Amar Bhushan.

Vishal, who performed with Rekha Bhardwaj in the recent album launch of ‘Khufiya’, spoke about the rhythms and musical cadence.

He said: “The process of creating music for a film is usually so organic and mixed up that it’s very difficult for me to bifurcate it. In the case of ‘Khufiya,’ there is a theme in the film, a whistle which is my favourite melody.”

“I thought I had not exploited it...

The world of detective Charlie Chopra, based on characters created by Agatha Christie, is set to have a prolonged life in India as a franchise.

“Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley,” based on Christie’s 1931 novel “The Sittaford Mystery,” was adapted as a series for Indian streamer SonyLIV by renowned filmmaker Vishal Bhardwaj.

Set in the mountains of Himachal Pradesh, northern India, the series follows the journey of Charlie Chopra and her quest to uncover a murder mystery alongside her sidekick Sitaram. Bhardwaj served as director and co-producer and co-screenwriter alongside Anjum Rajabali and Jyotsna Hariharan. The cast includes Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, Gulshan Grover, Lara Dutta, Chandan Roy Sanyal and Paoli Dam.

Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures produced with Priti Shahani’s Tusk Tale Films in association with Agatha Christie Limited. James Prichard, Basi Akpabio and Leo Dezoysa served as executive producers...

Netflix’s latest spy thriller, Khufiya, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and headlined by Tabu alongside Wamiqa Gabbi and Ali Fazal is an intense combination of suspense and complexity. The strongest suit of this film are its layered, complex characters. This film features Tabu in the role of an independent and fierce R&aw agent, for whom, her work and her country take precedence to everything else.

Yet, beneath the layer of espionage, Tabu’s character reveals herself as not just a dedicated agent but also a loving mother and a committed partner, adding depth and nuance to her persona.

Speaking of her character, Tabu said, “I’ve had a long relationship with this film, I think I was one of the first ones to be cast. It is always a challenging yet beautiful experience to play a character with such depth. I would describe Krishna Mehra as a complex and dedicated woman.

Netflix’s latest spy thriller, Khufiya, directed by Vishal Bhardwaj and headlined by Tabu alongside Wamiqa Gabbi and Ali Fazal is an intense combination of suspense and complexity. The strongest suit of this film are its layered, complex characters. This film features Tabu in the role of an independent and fierce R&aw agent, for whom, her work and her country take precedence to everything else.

Yet, beneath the layer of espionage, Tabu’s character reveals herself as not just a dedicated agent but also a loving mother and a committed partner, adding depth and nuance to her persona.

Speaking of her character, Tabu said, “I’ve had a long relationship with this film, I think I was one of the first ones to be cast. It is always a challenging yet beautiful experience to play a character with such depth. I would describe Krishna Mehra as a complex and dedicated woman.

It’s the last week of September, and the Ott world is brimming with excitement and anticipation, with a mixed bag of titles. As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to cozy up, and explore heartwarming dramas, and thrilling mysteries. From Tabu and Ali Fazal starrer thrilling drama ‘Khufiya’to Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha’s romantic tale ‘Kushi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Choona’:

Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.

When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...

It’s the last week of September, and the Ott world is brimming with excitement and anticipation, with a mixed bag of titles. As the days grow shorter and cooler, it’s time to cozy up, and explore heartwarming dramas, and thrilling mysteries. From Tabu and Ali Fazal starrer thrilling drama ‘Khufiya’to Vijay Deverakonda and Samantha’s romantic tale ‘Kushi’, this week’s offerings will delight you, and promise to entertain with a diverse range of captivating content.

Here’s a list of six titles on various Ott platforms that have caught the attention of Ians this week.

‘Choona’:

Starring Jimmy Shergill, Aashim Gulati, Vikram Kochhar, Chandan Roy, Namit Das, Gyanendra Tripathi, Atul Srivastava, Monika Panwar, Niharika Lyra Dutt, this satire is written and directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra. This thrilling heist drama is coupled with a dynamic visual experience and perfect comic punches.

When an astrologer, a highly skilled,...

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Netflix India has a reason to celebrate as its latest original film, Jaane Jaan, has become a global sensation. The romantic thriller, starring Kareena Kapoor Khan, Jaideep Ahlawat, and Vijay Verma, has smashed all records to become the most-watched non-English film on Netflix in the last week. It has also surpassed all other films that debuted on the streaming platform in the same period, making it the most popular new release worldwide.

Jaane Jaan, directed by Meghna Gulzar, tells the story of a married couple whose lives are turned upside down when a mysterious stranger enters their lives. The film has received rave reviews from critics and audiences alike for its gripping plot, stellar performances, and stunning visuals. The film has also been praised for its portrayal of complex and flawed characters, who are not bound by the stereotypes of Bollywood.

According to Netflix’s official data,...

Director Vishal Bhardwaj’s very intriguing spy thriller titled Khufiya (House of Spies) is all set to release on Netflix October 5th. Starring Tabu, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Ashish Vidyarthi and Azmeri Haque Badhon, Khufiya is inspired by true events and is based on a book “Escape to Nowhere,” written by the former Chief of the Counter Espionage Unit of R&aw, Amar Bhushan.

The man behind the world of Khufiya, director Vishal Bhardwaj, said, “I have always been very fascinated with the world of espionage and am truly excited to explore this genre with Khufiya. This film gave me a chance to reunite with Tabu, and work for the very first time with two very talented actors, Ali Fazal and Wamiqa Gabbi. It also marks my first creative collaboration with Netflix, which has been both exciting and rewarding. I cannot wait to share this thrilling and powerful story with Netflix’s audiences across 190 countries.