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ZEE5’s emotional roller coaster ride on OTT!

CineBuster Online | Updated — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 18:52:19 +0000

As far as releasing OTT content is concerned, there is nobody who does it better than ZEE5. With back to back releases of films and web series, ZEE5’s content library is full of entertainment and throughout 2020, they have delivered some of the best movies/series. Here is a list of five ZEE5 originals that will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride.

Chintu Ka Birthday – This family drama revolves around a 6-year-old named Chintu, stuck in Iraq with his family in the times of Saddam’s fall. A simple, innocent aspiration to celebrate a child’s birthday is beautifully compared to worldly problems in this unique narrative of an endearing middle-class family tackling the extraordinary situation of the war. Starring Vinay Pathak, Tillotama Shome, Seema Pahwa, Reginald Barnes, Nate Scholz, Vedant Raj Chibber, Bisha Chaturvedi, Khalid Massou and Mir Mehroos, ‘Chintu Ka Birthday’ is directed by National Award-winning filmmakers Satyanshu & Devanshu Singh and produced by First Draft Ent.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aF5RJ4e9hdk

Watch the film here: https://www.zee5.com/movies/details/chintu-ka-birthday/0-0-165005

Pareeksha – The Final Test – the film stars Adil Hussain, Priyanka Bose, Sanjay Suri, Shourya Deep and Shubham Jha in main lead roles. The film’s narrative revolves around Bucchi, the rickshaw puller who’s biggest dream is to provide decent education to his son and this dream takes him on a dangerous path, which could shatter all that he holds dear. Resonating from the real experience of an IPS officer, Shri Abhayanand, who is the former DGP of Bihar, this story gives us a glimpse of hope for the poor who deserve the opportunity. Written, directed and produced by national award-winning filmmaker, Prakash Jha.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuONwXthPqE

Watch the film here: https://www.zee5.com/movies/details/pareeksha/0-0-188032

Mee Raqsam – An ode to a father-daughter relationship, the film marks a tribute to Shabana and Baba Azmi’s father Kaifi Azmi Saab whose birth centenary was celebrated this year. It is the story of a young girl’s aspiration to become a dancer, but coming from a small village like Mijwan, everyone questions her dreams and choices. It’s only her father who trusts, supports and helps her achieve her ultimate dream. Presented by Shabana Azmi and directed by Baba Azmi, starring Naseeruddin Shah, Danish Husain and Aditi Subedi.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyISRTaRgoY

Watch the film here: https://www.zee5.com/movies/details/mee-raqsam/0-0-198669

Atkan Chatkan – Presented by veteran composer, singer and music producer A. R. Rahman and music directed by legendary Indian percussionist Shivamani. A rhythmic tale about hope and burning desire. The film revolves around a 12-year-old chai delivery boy named Guddu, whose passion is to observe, listen and create new sounds. He finds rhythm in almost everything. Through his daily mundane lifecycle, the story gets its rhythm when he forms a band with other 3 street children (Maadhav, Chuttan & Mithi) that work near his tea stall. The story progresses with them taking part in the biggest music competition of the city. The question is, will they be able to fulfil their ultimate dream by performing on the biggest stage? Or will the street remain as their only chance of hope? It stars Lydian Nadhaswaram who is stated as the world’s best child pianist & A. R. Rahman’s protege and will be seen in the lead as Guddu. Amitriyaan as Guddu’s father, Sachin Chaudhary as Chuttan, Yash Rane as Madhav, Tamanna Dipak as Meethi and Aayesha Vindhara as Lata, Guddu’s sister in pivotal roles. The film is written & directed by Filmmaker, Saumyy Shivhare, produced by Lokaa Entertainment PLC.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wAPNBXl9zys

Watch the film here: https://www.zee5.com/movies/details/atkan-chatkan/0-0-214663

Forbidden Love – An anthology of four short films where each film narrates a love story of different characters and their struggles and shows problems that are taboo to discuss because of the society. It also showcases emotions that are associated with love like anxiety, frustration, jealousy etc. Ali Fazal, Aahana Kumra, Patralekhaa, Omkar Kapoor, Anindita Bose, Aditya Seal, Pooja Kumar, Harsh Chhaya, Raima Sen, Mahesh Manjrekar, Rannvijaya Singh, and Vaibhav Tatwawadi in lead roles across the four films, directed by national award winning directors Pradeep Sarkar, Priyadarshan, Aniruddha Roy Chowdhury and Mahesh Manjrekar.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZWljr2AvWg

Watch the film here: https://www.zee5.com/zee5originals/details/forbidden-love/0-6-3015

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Shweta Basu Prasad and Saqib Saleem say #JokinglyYours in ‘Comedy Couple’

CineBuster Online | Updated — Thu, 27 Aug 2020 11:26:51 +0000

Continuing their passion of delivering great content ZEE5 announced another original ‘Comedy Couple’. Set against the stand-up comedy scene in Gurgaon, #JokinglyYours,

ZEE5 has given us films like Yaara, Bamfaad, Ghoomketu, Chintu Ka Birthday and Yaara to web series like Lalbazaar and most recently, Mafia. The OTT player recently announced the commencement of Naxalbari’s shoot, one of the most awaited Originals, starring Rajeev Khandelwal. The platform completed its Mumbai schedule of ‘Comedy Couple’ successfully and are in the process of wrapping up the Delhi-NCR one soon, following and maintaining all the restrictions and safety guidelines that have been set.

Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/CEW1B0OpECf/

Comedy Couple stars lead pair Saqib Saleem and Shweta Basu Prasad and is produced by Yoodlee

Films – the film production arm of Saregama India.

Directed by Nachiket Samant, the film is a com-rom based in Gurgaon and is set against the backdrop of the burgeoning stand-up comedy scene in the city.  Yoodlee Films is fresh off the critical success of their last two films, the charming and sensitive National award winner Hamid, and the Tamil slice-of-life drama, KD, that was widely lauded both in India and internationally. They also released two films direct to digital during the ongoing lockdown, to great public acclaim: Axone and Chaman Bahar.

‘Comedy Couple’ is based on a story by Bikas Mishra with screenplay by Raghav Kakkar & Kashyap Kapoor. Currently shooting, the film will premiere soon on ZEE5.

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Aamir Ali’s grey-shade digital debut in ‘Naxalbari’

CineBuster Online | Updated — Thu, 13 Aug 2020 12:06:04 +0000

One of India’s famous most loved television actors, Aamir Ali, is all set to make his digital debut with Naxalbari. He will be seen playing an intriguing character in the show. Naxalbari, one of the most awaited ZEE5 Originals, is currently being shot in Goa.

ZEE5 has always been at the forefront of creating and delivering great content to viewers. Even during the pandemic, the video streaming platform continues to present fresh Original content – from films like Pareeksha, Chintu Ka Birthday, Yaara, Bamfaad, Ghoomketu to web series like Lalbazaar, Mafia and most recently, Churails. The OTT player is the only one to start shooting in the lockdown with units following and maintaining all the restrictions and safety guidelines that have been set.

”I wanted to play a character which is distinct and mysterious at the same time. I’m excited to be of part of Naxalbari and can’t wait for my fans to witness a character that I have never played before. We have been shooting in Goa and the experience is really very different, but I must admit the sort of dedication and hard work the crew put in to work in this situation is heart-warming and commendable. Naxalbari is an interesting subject and all the actors in the show have come together to deliver something brilliant. This one is going to be a show like no other”, shares Aamir Ali.

The eight-episode action-packed series is a fictional account of the protagonist’s fightback against a red uprising. It is a race against time for Raghav (Rajeev Khandelwal) – a cop, who is up against all odds to save the day. An action-packed series that alternates between the dense jungles of Maharashtra and metropolitan cities which increasingly become hotbeds for the Naxal ideology.

Apart from Aamir Ali (Keswani), the star cast includes Rajeev Khandelwal (Raghav), Tina Datta (Ketki), Sreejita Dey (Prakriti), Satyadeep Mishra (Pahan), Shakti Anand (Binu Atram) in prominent roles.

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A heart-warming musical tribute to Chintu Ka Birthday on World Music Day & Father’s Day

CineBuster Online | Updated — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:28:44 +0000

After augmentative popularity and making headlines with ‘Chintu Ka Birthday’, ZEE5, the largest creator of original content in India, released the title track as a musical tribute to the film on the occasion of World Music Day and Father’s Day. Sung and composed by talented Raajeev V Bhalla and written by director Satyanshu Singh.

Director Duo, Satyanshu and Devanshu Singh express, “‘Wish this world were run by Chintu’s father’. ‘I aspire to have Madan Tiwary’s attitude for life’. ‘Even with all the hardship he faced he never stopped believing that good things happen to good people’. These are the kind of comments we have been receiving in the past two weeks for ‘Chintu Ka Birthday’. We want to thank everyone for all the love and positivity they have sent our way. On Father’s Day’ & ‘World Music Day’, we proudly presented a song that celebrates this unique ‘father-son story’.”

“It was written in 2007 by Satyanshu in the form of a poem. It beautifully sums up the theme of our film. Our dear friend and super talented singer & composer Raajeev V Bhalla has created this song and Satyanshu and I feel that it is the best return gift for Chintu’s birthday. So, on this wonderful occasion, from Chintu’s family to yours, presenting the song.”

This family drama revolves around a 6-year-old named Chintu, stuck in Iraq with his family in the times of Saddam’s fall. A simple, innocent aspiration to celebrate a child’s birthday is beautifully compared to worldly problems in this unique narrative of an endearing middle-class family tackling the extraordinary situation of the war. ‘Chintu Ka Birthday’ is a complete family entertainer with several thrilling moments interspersed between humor, fun, and joy, in a heartwarming drama.

The film was screened across 18 cities during the Jagran Film Festival in 2019, and met with overwhelming response everywhere, eventually winning the Best Film (Viewer’s Choice Award).

Starring Vinay Pathak, Tillotama Shome, Seema Pahwa, Reginald Barnes, Nate Scholz, Vedant Raj Chibber, Bisha Chaturvedi, Khalid Massou and Mir Mehroos, ‘Chintu Ka Birthday’ is directed by National Award-winning filmmakers Satyanshu & Devanshu Singh and produced by First Draft Ent.

Chintu Ka Birthday premiered on 5th June, exclusively on ZEE5

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Return gifts of ‘Showers of Praise’ for “Chintu Ka Birthday”

CineBuster Online | Updated — Wed, 03 Jun 2020 16:31:58 +0000

Chintu Ka Birthday is a heart-touching film that is sure to enlighten you and gives out a message of cherishing what you have. The film had its screening at Jagran Film Festival in Mumbai. In the perfect weather, famous names from the industry and members of the media fraternity came together to watch the film.

Here’s what they have to say : Actor Ishaan Khatter who got the opportunity to watch the film before it was ready to be released shared, “I actually had the privilege to watch this film much before a lot of people did and I’m so glad I did. Isn’t it amazing? It’s brilliant”, Abish Mathew, a famous comedian said, “This movie has blown my mind. But I’m also sorry jealous that I know them, they’re friends and colleagues and now I’m a fan. That’s how good the movie is”, Kunal Kamra expressed, “Go and watch the film it was superb. I enjoyed a lot, amazing performances”, Rahul Subramanian added, “I think one of the most heart robbing movies I’ve seen in recent times”, Ranveer Allahbadia with sheet excitement said, “Like anything that comes out of the AIB production house has a lot of heart”, Srishti Dixit loved Chintu a lot and said, “Chitu is very cute, I don’t know how to adopt him but I want to adopt him”, Rithvik Dhanjani with a warm heart said, “All our voices put together. This film has to reach out as many people as possible. This touches your heart in a way that you cannot imagine”, Anand Tiwari concluded by expressing, “I think it’s one of the most fantastic films we have made as an industry” !

With such positive reactions and warm messages, one is sure to enjoy this film to their fullest. The film has been receiving rave reviews from those who have watched it. Everyone should have this film in their watch list as it’s sure to connect with you. The story revolves around a small boy named Chintu who is all excited to celebrate his 6th birthday with his family and is all excited to call his friends over. But what happens next will shock you. How will the movie end? Will Chintu be able to celebrate his birthday or his wish would stay incomplete, robbing him off his joyous day?

The film is directed by National Award-winning filmmakers Satyanshu & Devanshu Singh. Produced by First Draft Ent, Tulsea and Cinemese Twins. The film has a promising star cast of Vedant Raj Chibber as Chintu, Vinay Pathak as Chintu’s father, Tillotama Shome as Chintu’s Mother, Bisha Chaturvedi as Laxmi (Chintu’s Sister), Seema Pahwa as Chintu’s grandmother, Khalid Massou and Mir Mehroos. ‘Chintu Ka Birthday’ premieres on 5th June 2020, exclusively on ZEE5.

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‘Chintu Ka Birthday’ to premiere on ZEE5

CineBuster Online | Updated — Tue, 26 May 2020 19:35:27 +0000

After augmentative popularity and making headlines with the last three direct-to-digital releases with ‘Bamfaad’, ‘Ghoomketu’ and ‘Ateet’, ZEE5, the largest creator of original content in India, announces its next Original film ‘Chintu Ka Birthday’, providing the audience with an unparalleled cinematic experience at home with new back-to-back releases and keeping the entertainment quotient high. The family drama which revolves around a 6-year-old named Chintu, stuck in Iraq with his family in the times of Saddam’s fall. A simple, innocent aspiration to celebrate a child’s birthday is beautifully compared to worldly problems in this unique narrative of an endearing middle-class family tackling the extraordinary situation of the war. Will the world come together to cut the cake or rob Chintu his moment of joy? ‘Chintu Ka Birthday’ is a complete family entertainer with several thrilling moments interspersed between humor, fun, and joy, in a heartwarming drama. The film was screened in 18 cities during the Jagran Film Festival in 2019, and met with overwhelming response everywhere, eventually winning the Best Film (Viewer’s Choice Award).

Actors from India, the US, and the Middle-East play key roles in the film. It is backed by a brilliant and acclaimed crew: DOP Siddharth Diwan (‘Queen’, ‘Trapped’), Editor Charu Shree Roy (‘Chhichhore’, ‘Sui-Dhaaga’), Sound Designer Bishwadeep Chatterjee (‘3 Idiots’, ‘Bajirao Mastani’, ‘Madras Cafe’), Production Designer Sukant Panigrahy (‘Dev D’, ‘Drishyam’), and Background Music Naran-Benedict (‘Newton’, ‘Udta Punjab’). Vinay Pathak portraying the role of Chintu’s father says, “Chintu Ka Birthday’ is the most important film of my career, as well as my association with the new immensely talented director duo Satyanshu and Devanshu Singh. They’ve written an amazingly crafty and sensitive film with gentle humor and huge hearts. It’s surprising to learn that it’s their first full length feature film. ZEE5’s decision to release it on their platform is visionary and praiseworthy. It’s a film any platform would be proud to have in their kitty.

Once you’ve watched it, you’d know how true and worth every praise is for the film. It’s an ensemble film, about a family, about being a family in dire circumstances, even if it means being stuck in a place for an indefinite time. I take immense pride and great pleasure to invite you all to attend ‘Chintu ka Birthday’ on the 5th of June, on ZEE5, a humane celebration of life you’d savior forever.” Aparna Acharekar, Programming head, ZEE5 India shares, “This film is special and we are proud to be associated with it. The storyline is brilliant, packed with impactful performances. This film is about hope and everyone will definitely relate to it. Since the lockdown, we have been consistently providing fresh content to consumers across genres and languages and Chintu Ka Birthday is our latest offering. Join us for Chintu’s birthday on 5th June.”

“We have grown up watching how our parents put our needs above theirs, sacrificing for us in ways big and small,” Devanshu recalls. “The grandparents narrating stories to their grandchildren, the love of the elder sibling for the younger one, how a neighbour is also a part of the family.” “The film for us is a beautiful confluence of two realities – the family life we have lived back home in Bihar and the influence of world cinema,” Satyanshu says. “We were also deeply inspired by Sooraj Barjatyawhen we were growing up. He showed the commonplace details of weddings. We did that with a birthday. Singing an impromptu song, blowing balloons, fighting and cajoling among loved ones – this is all Sooraj ji.” Tillotama Shome, essaying the character of Chintu's mother says, “As Chintu's mother, I invite you, to Chintu ka Birthday. A film about a birthday in the midst of a lockdown. A film about a family that manages to choose hope amidst chaos. Zaroor aaiyega, humaare saath birthday manaane.”

*Chintu Ka Birthday”, directed by National Award-winning filmmakers Satyanshu and Devanshu Singh and produced by First Draft Ent., will be exclusively released on ZEE5 on 5th June.

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