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Sanya Malhotra’s Mrs. sparks conversations and shatters records on ZEE5

Entertainment Desk — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 11:37:40 +0000

Sanya Malhotra’s latest film Mrs. has taken the OTT world by storm, going on to achieve the biggest opening ever on ZEE5.

Film sets a record

ZEE5 took to Instagram to share the film’s success, posting a poster featuring Sanya Malhotra with the caption, “Mrs. makes a BLOCKBUSTER debut! Don’t miss it!”

The text on the poster read, “Records shattered, Biggest opening ever on ZEE5.” Fans have been praising the film, with one comment reading, “Great very well deserved.” Another fan wrote, “Loved it. Sanya nailed it.”

Directed by Arati Kadav, ‘Mrs.’ is a drama that follows the story of a woman who is a trained dancer and dance teacher. However, after marriage, she finds herself confined to household chores and struggles to carve her own path, find her voice, and express herself freely due to society’s expectations regarding her marital life.

More about Mrs

The film has sparked widespread discussion among women, with many praising it as a raw and unflinching reflection of the uncomfortable realities they face daily. Sanya Malhotra’s performance has been particularly praised, with her winning the Best Actress award at the 2024 New York Indian Film Festival. With its powerful narrative and stellar performances, ‘Mrs.’ is a film that’s not only shattering records but also winning hearts.

The film’s success can be attributed to its relatable storyline, which highlights the struggles faced by women in Indian society. The film’s themes of identity, marriage, and societal expectations have resonated with audiences, making it a must-watch on ZEE5. The film’s direction, cinematography, and music have also been praised, making it a well-rounded and impactful film.

In conclusion, ‘Mrs.’ is a film that’s not only shattering records on ZEE5 but also sparking conversations and winning hearts. With its powerful narrative, stellar performances, and emotional depth, it’s a must-watch for anyone looking for a thought-provoking and impactful film. The film was released on Zee5 on February 7. It is Hindi adaptation of the acclaimed 2021 Malayalam film The Great Indian Kitchen.

Upcoming movies & series streaming on OTT platforms this June: Family man 2, Loki, Sunflower and more

Calvin Baretto — Tue, 01 Jun 2021 07:46:15 +0000

Due to the current pandemic situation, OTT platforms are taking advantage of cinema halls being closed and changing the theatre experience for the world. Streaming platforms are making sure that they can give more to their subscribers, so they have a lot in store coming up in June such as Family man 2, Loki, Sunflower and much more.

You can find the list below:

Amazon Prime Video

The Family Man 2
Streaming on: June 4

The second season of the much-awaited Amazon Prime Video’s series The Family Man will start streaming from June 4.

Sherni

Streaming on: Date to be announced

Amit Masurkar directorial Sherni features actor Vidya Balan as a forest officer who tries to create a balance between man and animal conflict.

NETFLIX

Sweet Tooth

Streaming on: June 4

The eight part Netflix-series, Sweet Tooth, is a post-apocalyptic fairy tale about a hybrid deer-boy and a wandering loner who embark on an extraordinary adventure.

Skater Girl

Streaming on: June 11

Skater Girl, directed by late actor Mac Mohan’s daughter Manjari Makijany, is touted to be India’s first movie on skateboarding.

Lupin Part 2

Streaming on: June 11

Netflix’s hit French series Lupin is returning with the remaining episodes. The mystery thriller had a cliffhanger ending to the first part and the fans of the show have been waiting to see what ensues in the following season.

Jagame Thandhiram

Streaming on: June 18

From its trailer, the film seems to be crackling dark comedy about an Indian gangster, who gives mafia bosses in America a run for their money. The film was supposed to release in theatres last May. But, the outbreak of the coronavirus forced the filmmakers to postpone it indefinitely.

Fatherhood

Streaming on: June 18

The Netflix film is about a single dad Matthew Logelin, played by Kevin Hart, who struggles to raise his daughter after his wife dies just after delivering the baby.

Ray

Streaming on: June 25

Ray is a four stories anthology series. The four stories are titled Hungama Hai Kyon Barpa, Forget Me Not, Bahrupiya, and Spotlight, starring actors like Manoj Bajpayee, Gajraj Rao, Ali Fazal, Shweta Basu Prasad, and more.

Disney Plus Hotstar

Loki

Streaming on: June 9

Marvel Studios’ Loki features the God of Mischief as he steps out of his brother’s shadow. The new Disney+ series is about an alternate timeline that is created after Loki vanishes with the Tasseract in Avengers: Endgame.

ZEE5

Sunflower

Streaming on: June 11

Someone is murdered in house number 1001 in the Sunflower society. Now, it is upon Inspector Digendra (Ranvir Shorey) to find out who is the murderer. Sonu Singh, played by Sunil Grover, is among one of the prime suspects. Sunflower seems to be a thriller with a pinch of comedy, going by the trailer.

Rang De

Streaming on: June 12

This film is a delightful romantic drama which released in the theatres to a mixed response.

MX Player

Indori Ishq

Streaming on: June 10

The nine part series stars Ritvik Sahore and Vedika Bhandari as lovers. It explores the trial and tribulations of innocent young love.

Samantar 2

Streaming on: June 24

Swapnil Joshi starrer thriller series Samantar is returning with its second season. It will see Joshi returning in his role of a common man Kumar Mahajan.

Arjun Rampal resumes the shoot of Zee5’s ‘NailPolish’; shares his look with fans

Aakanksha Pilay — Wed, 23 Sep 2020 08:45:53 +0000

Arjun Rampal returns on the sets of ‘NailPolish’ amid the pandemic situation, the film which is going to be a crime-drama project on Zee5. Actors like Manav Kaul, Anand Tiwari and Rajit Kapur are also going to be a part of this project in which Arjun Rampal will be playing the role of a lawyer. Rampal took it to his social media handle and released his look from the series.

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Captioning his post Arjun wrote, “Good to be back to work. Wait for this one it knocked my socks off. Pray for our health. On the sets of NailPolish coming soon. #BehindTheScenes @zee5premium #ManavKaul @anandntiwari @rajitkapurofficial @madhoo_rockstar @bugskrishna @tyyproductions @dhirajjkapoor @pradeepuppoor7”. The actor is looking very candid in his picture whereas he has also shared a picture of his co-star Manav Kaul, ‘Tumhari Sulu’ actor who is seen all smiling.

Arjun Rampal has always been working for versatile roles in variety of films from Ra.One to Satyagraha and Rock On franchise to film Daddy. The upcoming NailPolish is his second venture with Zee5 as he also worked for suspense thriller-The Final Call.

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Atkan Chatkan by AR Rahman and Shiv Hare: A tale of music and dreams

Karishma Jangid — Wed, 02 Sep 2020 05:58:42 +0000

The trailer of upcoming ZEE5 original film ‘Atkan Chatkan’ is out, and it looks like a captivating story of dreams and hope which is full of inspiration. The film revolves around Guddu, a child living in an economically weak household, who has a fascination for music. However, he doesn’t really have the resources to learn music.

Wanting to become a musician, Guddu creates music on whatever he can find. He forms a band with other children that could possibly win a competition and get them all into a music school. But the economic limitation isn’t the only thing setting Guddu back. Guddu’s father doesn’t approve of his dreams. So, he also has to fight his father in order to fulfil his dreams.

While AR Rahman is presenting Shiv Hare’s directorial Atkan Chatkan, the music of the film is composed by legendary percussionist Sivamani.

Lydian Nadhaswaram is playing the role of Guddu in Atkan Chatkan. Lydian, who plays the piano, is a protege of AR Rahman. The film also stars Amitriyaan, Sachin Chaudhary, Yash Rane, Tamanna Dipak, Aayesha Vindhara in pivotal roles.

Talking about the film, Sivamani said in a statement, “As kids, we have always been a little lost and looking for hope for our bizarre dreams that only make sense to us at that age, just like Guddu. It is an amalgamation of these four kids’ burning desire to fulfill their dream. A musical that will take you on a rhythmic journey of hope and dreams. We all need a bit of hope at this time.”

You can see the trailer here:

Atkan Chatkan starts streaming on ZEE5 from 5th September.

5 versatile actresses raring to go places

Smriti Jaisinghani — Sun, 09 Aug 2020 11:21:51 +0000

Bollywood is a beautiful place for actresses who wish to express themselves through emotions. And just like always, there are some supremely talented ones waiting in the wings to hit big time. We track five such actresses who have already made impressionable debuts and are now raring to go places.

1) Kiara Advani

Though the attractive Kiara Advani made her Bollywood debut with the 2014 film comedy Fugly, she had to wait for her first commercial success with a brief role in the 2016 sports biopic M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story.

Born Alia Advani, Kiara stepped up her act starring in the Telugu political drama Bharat Ane Nenu (2018) and finally getting her first major role in the 2019 film Kabir Singh and the comedy Good Newwz. Both the films emerged big hits.

2) Anisha Victor

Anisha Victor is a stunningly beautiful girl who is probably one of the most underrated actresses in Bollywood. Starting out with Viacom Motion Pictures’ horror film The House Next Door in 2017, she proved to the world that she is not just a pretty face.

She held the audience spellbound with her versatility and screen presence, playing a vivacious possessed gal. The House Next Door released in three languages, and met with commercial success. It earned rave reviews for Anisha who is nowadays seen in the Zee5 Originals web series REJCTX and waiting for more magic in Bollywood.

3) Alaya F

Alaya Furniturewala, also known as Alaya F is the daughter of Farhan Ebrahim Furniturewala and actress Pooja Bedi. Her maternal grandparents are veteran actor Kabir Bedi and late dancer Protima Bedi.

She made her film debut in 2020 through a leading role in the comedy Jawaani Jaaneman with Saif Ali Khan and earned a lot of critical acclaim. The film was a success at the box-office and bold Alaya is surely an actress to watch out for.

4) Sharmin Segal

Sharmin Segal made her debut opposite actor Javed Jaffrey’s son Meezaan in the 2019 film Malaal. Despite being the niece of the acclaimed filmmaker Sanjay Leela Bhansali, it is said that she had to go through an extensive audition process before being finalised for the film produced by her uncle.

Her character was in complete contrast from that of the hero in the movie and Sharmin showed great spark and promise for the future. Prior to acting in Malaal, she attended the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York and also worked as an assistant director in films like Mary Kom and Bajirao Mastani.

5) Ankita Lokhande

Ankita Lokhande earned fame with her debut award-winning role in Balaji Telefilms’s daily show Pavitra Rishta on Zee TV. She was touted as the one of the highest paid actresses of television industry, until she retired in 2018 to take her plunge into Bollywood.

Making her film debut with the 2019 Kangana Ranaut historical Manikarnika: The Queen of Jhansi, she made a mark. Though her fans and followers felt that her role was too short in the movie and that she could have afforded more scope to showcase her talent.

But inspite of the length of the role, Ankita did manage to make an impression. She was also seen in the Tiger Shroff-Shraddha Kapoor film Baaghi 3, but is better known for her appearance in Manikarnika. Currently, Ankita is back in news for being the ex-girlfriend of the late Sushant Singh Rajput.