In an exclusive chat with Filmfare filmmaker Anurag Kashyap opens up about the making of his upcoming film Nishaanchi starring Aaishvary Thackeray, who takes on a double role alongside Vedika Pinto, Monika Panwar, Mohammed Zeeshan Ayyub, and Kumud Mishra. The Gangs Of Wasseypur famed director is back with a bang with another crime drama set in the small town of Kanpur which has fresh faces as the film’s lead.

Kashyap reveals that the idea for the film was conceived back in 2016, and that actor Sushant Singh Rajput was initially his first choice for the lead role. In the interview, he also discusses the advanced techniques now used in cinema to portray double roles, while admitting that experimenting with VFX still scares him. Reflecting on his early career, the director recalls his experience of working with Ram Gopal Varma and revisits Satya, a landmark film where the two collaborated.

Aryan Khan makes his much-awaited directorial debut with The Ba**ds of Bollywood* on Netflix, bringing together an eclectic cast and a bold new take on the Hindi film industry. Bobby Deol, Manoj Pahwa, Lakshya, Raghav Juyal, Sahher Bambba, and Anya Singh joined Filmfare for an exclusive conversation ahead of the release of the show where they shared their experiences, fun anecdotes, and reflections on working with Shah Rukh Khan’s son.

Veteran actor Manoj Pahwa, who plays the eccentric Avtar Singh, revealed that the show is not a satire as many believe but a story about the industry and the way it functions. He was blown away by the script at first narration and felt it had to be done. Pahwa also opened up about his viral boxing ring sequence with rapper Badshah. While he praised Aryan, he also joked that he felt like running away from the shoots at times. However, watching the final product convinced him it was all worth it. Comparing Aryan and SRK, he said Aryan carries the same values and warmth as his father but has chosen a far tougher path as a writer-director. 

Former Manipur MP Lorho S Pfoze joined Meghalaya’s ruling National People’s Party (NPP) on Tuesday.