Saiyami says, “It is an interesting project and something that will stay with people for a long. Gulshan is an amazing actor, extremely creative , extremely versatile. We worked together for Unpaused Season 1 and there is a comfort level working with him. Unfortunately, I can’t reveal much about it but I can promise you that the wait will be worth it.”

Saiyami is looking forward to a busy 2022 with a whole list of movie projects lined up. She is teaming with Scam 1992 fame Pratik Gandhi, for Rahul Dholakia’s Agni, an Excel Entertainment production. The film is based on firefighters. While not much of the details of the project are known, the shooting has already started this month and most of the shooting will be happening in Mumbai and Delhi. Apart from that, she will soon be seen in Breathe Into the Shadow Season 3 and Ghoomer, both opposite Abhishek Bachchan. Ghoomer, which is captained by R Balki, is a story of a coach and his prodigy.

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The Family Man by Raj & DK : Amazon Original Series The Family Man is a spine-chilling thriller that takes you through a rollercoaster of emotions. It follows the story of a working man from the National Investigation Agency who tries to protect the nation from terrorism, but he also needs to keep his family safe from his secret job. The plot twists will have you at the edge of your seat, eagerly anticipating what the story holds for you. Binge-watch The Family Man Season 1 on Amazon Prime Video.

Rough Book by Tannishtha Chatterjee : Rough Book is a hard look at the education system in India. Though one of the finest systems in the world, the lacunae in the system have created issues which are threatening to clog the channels of learning in contemporary India today. Watch Tannishtha Chatterjee starrer Rough Book on Amazon Prime Video now.

Kal Ho Naa Ho by Nikkhil Advani : Kal Ho Na No centres different views on love and friendship making it to the Bollywood bucket-list as it leaves you with an emotional imprint forever. It is the story of Naina, an introverted, perpetually depressed girl whose life changes when she meets Aman. But Aman has a secret of his own which changes their lives forever. Embroiled in all this is Rohit, Naina’s best friend who conceals his love for her.

Made in Heaven by Nitya Mehra : Made in Heaven is the story of two wedding planners in Delhi, where tradition jostles with modern aspirations against the backdrop of big fat Indian weddings revealing many secrets and lies. It follow the upscale lives of urban wedding planners and how in spite of coming from an educated background and having seemingly shining lives, they and the people they’re surrounded by, have to battle prejudices and superstitions, thus enforcing the notion- all that glitters is not gold. Stream Made in Heaven now on Amazon Prime Video.

Paatal Lok by Avinash Arun : The characters’ charisma is the most striking feature about Paatal Lok. It takes you through the challenge that humanity faces and what it does to overcome it. A down and out cop lands the case of a lifetime when four suspects are nabbed in the assassination attempt of a journalist. The pursuit of it leads him to ‘Paatal Lok’, and to shocking discoveries in the past of the four suspects. Stream Paatal Lok now on Amazon Prime Video.

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A love story with a ‘Glitch’– The times were tough and human contacts were feared as fatal, a hypochondriac man decides to go on a blind date at a virtual café. He meets a girl who is his polar opposite and teaches him to live life more than just surviving. The film is directed by the directors of ‘The Family Man’ Raj and DK and stars Gulshan Devaiah and Saiyami Kher. The film shows how love finds its way even in the scariest times.

Hoping against hope, the essence of ‘Apartment’ is surely relatable- If there is one thing the pandemic has taught many, it is to stay strong and not give up on hope whatever may be the situation.  Mumbai Diaries 26/11 director Nikkhil Advani’s ‘Apartment’ is based on the same idea. When the owner of a successful online news magazine learns of her husband’s sexual indiscretions, she is left shocked and unable to come to terms with it. Hopeless, she spirals into a dark maze of self-blame and attempts to end her own life. Enter, a ray of hope in the guise of a pesky intruder. Except his intrusions are actually interventions. Through their interactions, she finds the inner strength to face her unpleasant situation and then move on.The film stars Richa Chaddha, Ishwak Singh and Sumit Vyas.

Celebrate Joy and Happiness through ‘Rat-a-Tat’- ‘Rat-a-Tat’ is a story of two women, four decades apart. One chooses to be alone and the other one is alone because of life’s circumstances. The two confront loneliness and form an unlikely friendship during lockdown which brings them happiness. The film is directed by Tannishtha Chatterjee and stars Lilette Dubey and Rinku Rajguru.

‘Vishaanu’ – Dare to dream – ‘Vishanu’ directed by Avinash Arun and starring Abhishek Banerjee and Geetika Vidya Ohlyan showcases a glimmer of hope in the lives of those affected the most through the pandemic in India. The film showcases the life of a young migrant family who are thrown out of their rented house for not being able to pay rent during the lockdown and decide to illegally sneak into a lavish sample flat – that is in the same building in which they were working as construction workers. This time, for them, is a dream lived for a momentary period as well as a curse to cope up with their stark reality.

‘Chaand Mubarak’, the refreshing tale of friendship- This one comes from the director of ‘Made in Heaven’ Nitya Mehra and stars Ratna Pathak Shah and Shardul Bharadwaj. It narrates the life of an affluent middle-aged single woman who is forced to seek help of a young rickshaw driver to run some errands during Mumbai’s lockdown. Initially, she is stubborn & class conscious and resents the driver’s orthodox views on women but as these two strangers from opposite sides of the track spend three days together, they slowly start peeling away their defences and form an unlikely friendship based on newfound respect and understanding, realising they aren’t so different after all – both lonely in the big city of dreams.

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Amazon Original Series Bandish Bandits that has struck the right chords with the audience will now be available for fans across India in Tamil and Telugu starting, December 16. Produced and created by Amritpal Singh Bindra and directed by Anand Tiwari, the show is based in Jodhpur and tells the engaging tale  of two young musicians, hailing from contrasting backgrounds: Pop and Classical. The ten- part series stars rising talent Ritwik Bhowmik as Hindustani classical performer, Radhe, and Shreya Chaudhry as popstar Tamanna, alongside the talented line-up including Naseeruddin Shah, Atul Kulkarni, Kunaal Roy Kapur, Sheeba Chaddha and Rajesh Tailang.

Starting December 15, Prime Members can watch the hit Kannada film Ondu Shikariya Kathe (8.2 IMDb Rating). Helmed by Sachin Shetty and starring Siri Prahalad and Pramod Shetty, it is the story of Shambhu Shetty, a reclusive writer who is trying to conquer his inner demons. However, to his dismay, things go wrong and, in this process, he falls prey to certain situations and people’s greed. It will be interesting to watch if he will be able to redeem himself?

Telugu Animantion film Dhira is directed by Arun Kumar Rapolu and features Vijay Sethupathi in lead role, while Vivek Oberoi lends his voice for the Tenali Rama character in the movie. Young customers can enjoy the digital premiere of Dhiru starting December 20 only on Amazon Prime Video.

Bandish Bandits (Tamil & Telugu dubbed) : Bandish Bandits follows the story of Radhe and Tamanna. Radhe is a singing prodigy determined to follow in the classical footsteps of his grandfather. Tamanna is a rising pop sensation desperate to become India’s first international popstar. Radhe’s world is turned upside down when he falls in love with Tamanna. Torn between helping her achieve superstardom and staying true to his own music and his family’s legacy, will he succeed in juggling both at the risk of losing everything he has?

Ondu Shikariya Kathe (Kannada) : A series of mysterious events befall when a famous novelist, an absolute follower of non-violence, takes up a gun and goes on the hunt.

Starting December 17, fans can also stream the World Premiere of the upcoming Telugu film Guvva Gorinka – a romantic entertainer directed by Mohan Bammidi and produced by Damu Kosanam & Dalam Jeevan Reddy. The movie casts Satya Dev and Priya Lal in the lead roles.

Like A Boss premering on December 17 is directed by Miguel Arteta and stars Tiffany Haddish, Rose Byrne, and Salma Hayek. The plot of the film revolves around the lives of two friends Mia and Mel who attempt to take back the control of their cosmetics company from an industry titan.

Premiering on December 18, American science fiction series The Expanse Season 5 is created by Daniel Abraham, Mark Fergus and Ty Franck. The season 5 stars Steven Strait, Dominique Tipper, Wes Chatham among others. The Legend of El Cid premiering on December 18, is created by Luis Arranz, José Velasco, and stars Jaime Lorente, Alicia Sanz, José Luis García Pérez. The show revolves around the story of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, a Castilian nobleman and war hero in medieval Spain.

December 18 also marks the digital premiere of the Amazon Prime original travel show The Grand Tour Season 4 , starring Jeremy Clarkson, James May, Richard Hammond. The show revolves around Jeremy, Richard, and James, as they embark on an adventure across the globe, driving new and exciting automobiles from manufacturers all over the world. The thriller film Most Wanted written and directed by Daniel Roby based on the intersection of Journalism, police work and drug dealing which stars Antoine Olivier Pilon, Josh Hartnett and Stephen McHattie also premieres on December 18 on Amazon Prime Video.

Unpaused– 18th December : Anthalogy film Unpaused highlight various themes with stories based in the era of Covid. ‘Glitch’ directed by Raj & DK showcases the fear of human contact during these times, ‘Apartment’ directed by Nikkhil Advani highlights the depressing feeling of being left alone, ‘Rat-a-Tat’ directed by Rinki Rajguru shows how comforting bonds irrespective of age differences can help you survive hard-hitting stretches, ‘Vishaanu’ directed by Avinash Arun is the story of a migrant family struggling for their abode and ‘Chaand Mubarak’ by Nitya Mehra highlights how slowly peeling of differences can help individuals survive together regardless of their social strata.

Dhiru (Hindi, Tamil & Telugu)- 20^th December : When South India was under foreign treachery in the 14th century, Vidhyaranya Swami along with his disciples Hari Hara and Bukka Raya saved the country. They established a new kingdom called Vijayanagara, hid the war loot in Kishkindha mountain and protected it by dividing the secret in two. Swamy then extracts a vow from forest tribe leader and Vijayanagara Minister to guard this secret.

Like A Boss – 17th December : Two friends with very different ideals start a beauty company together. One is more practical while the other wants to earn her fortune and live a lavish lifestyle.

Guvva Gorinka – 17th December : Guvva Gorinka is an upcoming Telugu Romantic Drama directed by Mohan Dommidi and will feature Satyadev Kancharana, Priyaa Lal, Madhumita and Priyadarshi as lead characters.

The Expanse Season 5–  18th December : In the 24th century, a disparate band of antiheroes unravel a vast conspiracy that threatens the Solar System’s fragile state of cold war.

The Legend of El Cid – 18th December : Created by Luis Arranz and José Velasco, El Cid follows the story of Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar, a Castilian nobleman and war hero in medieval Spain.

The Grand Tour – 18th December : Follow Jeremy, Richard, and James, as they embark on an adventure across the globe, driving new and exciting automobiles from manufacturers all over the world.

Most Wanted– 18th December : In 1989, a Canadian journalist investigates the circumstances surrounding the suspicious arrest of a heroin addict imprisoned in a Thai jail.

These titles will join the thousands of TV shows and movies from Hollywood and Bollywood in the Prime Video catalogue.

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Raj from the famous duo of Raj and DK who directed the film ‘Glitch’ said, “It was time when the world was at a stand-still and we were sitting at home thinking what can be done as film-makers when outlets were completely shut. We wanted to be on the sets, making films and that was the time when Aparna Purohit (Head of India Originals, Amazon Prime Video) called us for the short film. Reshu Nath came with a sweet little script and things just fell in place, and we were back on the sets shooting for ‘Glitch’. DK added saying, “Initially when the lockdown started, we felt lucky as story writers to have got the time to sit and develop stories but after a few months, I was missing the shoots, being on sets, actually doing something other than just writing and then, we got Aparna’s call. Then we didn’t have any story, but just the idea of doing it and shooting it felt great.”

‘Mumbai Diaries’ director Nikkhil Advani on being the part of the anthology with his film ‘Apartment’ (based on the theme of hope) said, “My Unpaused moment of hope was the hope of being back on the sets. All directors, film-makers, storytellers come alive on the set, so the main idea is to be there. I didn’t even think twice before saying yes to it. I think everybody involved with the film had a mutual feeling, they were hoping to be on the set and there is always light on the end of the tunnel, there is always hope, and that’s what our story also showcases.”

Well-known actress and director Tannishtha Chatterjee who directed “Rat-a-Tat”, the saga of happiness said, “My idea of happiness is similar to my colleagues like we were all sitting at home thinking about what and how to do next, I got this call if I would like to explore a story like this based at the time of lockdown, to be shot with a limited crew. It excited me. Like every other artist, I was also dying to go back to the sets.” 

‘Chaand Mubarak’ Director Nitya Mehra said, “It all started when Pranati (Pranati Nagarseth, Producer: Chaand Mubarak) called me and told me about this short film. My kid was just 6 months old and we were quarantined in another city, not even in Mumbai. But we got on the call with Aparna and it was all so bizarre. She asked me if I would like to do a shot. I said yes, I would like to do anything right now to go back to the sets. Then Aparna said that what if we have a 10 people crew and in my mind I just wondered 10 people would just includes DOP, me and a few more and its over, who would act? So, that was very exciting, to do something we had never done. But like the story of our film is all about trust, that time also I wondered that though I had agreed but in these conditions with people in my family, my kid,  how do I go back to the sets and trust again and that time I thought of making a film that teaches to trust again.”

Unpaused brings together 5 of the most prolific directors in Hindi cinema – Nikkhil Advani, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Raj & DK, Nitya Mehra, and Avinash Arun to create Amazon Prime Video’s original Hindi anthology film. The 5 stories in the anthology are tied together to highlight new beginnings in these challenging times. Along with a brilliant combination of directors, ‘Unpaused’ also explores a talented mix of actors Ratna Pathak Shah, Richa Chaddha, Sumeet Vyas, Saiyami Kher, Rinku Rajguru, Gulshan Devaiah, Ishwak Singh, Lillete Dubey, Abhishek Banerjee, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan and Shardul Bharadwaj. While the films highlight various themes, the stories are based in the era of Covid and audiences are sure to relate. ‘Glitch’ showcases the fear of human contact during these times, ‘Apartment’ highlights the depressing feeling of being left alone, ‘Rat-a-Tat’ shows how comforting bonds irrespective of age differences can help you survive hard-hitting stretches, ‘Vishaanu’ is the story of a migrant family struggling for their abode and ‘Chaand Mubarak’ highlights how slowly peeling of differences can help individuals survive together regardless of their social strata.

Fans can witness these stories of hopes and new beginnings starting December 18 only on Amazon Prime Video. 

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After impressing the audiences with the intriguing trailer of the upcoming Amazon Original Anthology film Unpaused, Amazon Prime Video today unveiled a mesmerizing and soothing music video from the film titled ‘Nayi Dhoop’. Created by , the melodious song instils positivity while hinting at new beginnings, just like the theme of the film. ‘Nayi Dhoop’ is a seamless combination of a comforting tune and stimulating lyrics and takes its inspiration from the theme of the film, which is all about new beginnings.

‘Unpaused’ is an anthology of 5 films, bringing together 5 of the most prolific directors in Hindi cinema. Directors of popular Amazon original ‘The Family Man’ Raj and DK have directed the short film ‘Glitch’ based on the theme of ‘love’ and ‘Mumbai Diaries’ director Nikkhil Advani directed ‘Apartment’ based on a story of hope. Tannishtha Chatterjee’s ‘Rat-a-Tat’ is a saga of happiness, Aviansh Arun’s ‘Vishaanu’ tells a tale of dreams and ‘Made in Heaven’ director Nitya Mehra’s ‘Chaand Mubarak’ celebrates friendship. The 5 stories are kneaded together to highlight new beginnings in these challenging times. Along with a brilliant combination of directors, ‘Unpaused’ also explores a talented mix of actors Ratna Pathak Shah, Richa Chaddha, Sumeet Vyas, Saiyami Kher, Rinku Rajguru, Gulshan Devaiah, Ishwak Singh, Lillete Dubey, Abhishek Banerjee, Geetika Vidya Ohlyan and Shardul Bharadwaj. 

King of Bollywood and Pop Music Tanishk Bagchi is all set to mesmerize the nation with his new song ‘Nayi Dhoop’. 

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Amazon Prime Video today unveiled the trailer of Unpaused an anthology of five Hindi short films filmed during the pandemic and featuring stories about New Beginnings. The new Amazon Original includes 5 short films are as follows. 1. Glitch directed by Raj & DK (The Family Man), starring Gulshan Deviah (Afsos) and Saiyami Kher (Breathe: Into the Shadows). In these times when people fear human contact, a hypochondriac man meets a delightfully strange girl on a blind date, which turns out to be far more meaningful than he anticipated. 2. Apartment directed by Nikkhil Advani (D-Day), starring Richa Chadha (Inside Edge), Sumeet Vyas (Wakaalat From Home) and Ishwak Singh (Paatal Lok) When the owner of a successful online news magazine learns of her husband’s sexual indiscretions, she is left shocked and unable to come to terms with it. Hopeless, she spirals into a dark maze of self-blame and attempts to end her own life. Enter, a ray of hope in the guise of a pesky intruder. Except his intrusions are actually interventions. Through their interactions, she finds the inner strength to face her unpleasant situation and then move on.

3. Rat – A – Tat featuring Rinku Rajguru (Sairat), Lillete Dubey directed by Tannishtha (Parched) Two women. Four decades apart— one who chose to be alone and the other who is alone because of circumstances, confront loneliness and form an unlikely friendship during lockdown which brings them hope and a new beginning. 4. Vishaanu directed by Avinash Arun (Paatal Lok), starring Abhishek Banerjee (Paatal Lok) and Geetika Vidya Ohlyan (Thappad) During the lockdown, a young migrant family after being thrown out of their rented house, for not being able to pay the rent, decides to illegally sneak into a lavish sample flat – that is in the same building in which they were working as construction workers. This time, for them, is a dream lived for a momentary period as well as a curse to cope up with their stark reality. 5. Chaand Mubarak directed by Nitya Mehra (Made in Heaven) starring Ratna Pathak Shah (Thappad) and Shardul Bharadwaj (Bhonsle) An affluent middle-aged single woman is forced to seek help of a young rickshaw driver to run some errands during Mumbai’s lockdown. The woman is stubborn & class conscious and resents the driver’s orthodox views on women. As these two strangers from opposite sides of the track spend three days together, they slowly start peeling away their defenses and form an unlikely friendship based on newfound respect and understanding, realizing they aren’t so different after all – both lonely in the big city of dreams.

 The anthology follows the successful launch of Putham Pudhu Kaalai, the Tamil five-film anthology as well as the successful releases of several widely acclaimed Hindi films such as Chhalaang, Shankuntala Devi and Gulabo Sitabo, and Amazon Original series Bandish Bandits, Paatal Lok, Breathe: Into The Shadows, Mirzapur Season 2 among others. Prime members in India and across 200 countries and territories can stream the Amazon Original Anthology film, Unpaused Hindi starting December 18 only on Amazon Prime Video

 “We are excited to extend our successful association with Amazon Prime Video and explore a new genre together,” said Raj and DK, adding, “Creating The Family Man was a liberating experience for us as content creators. And the assurance of thinking unconstrained encouraged us to extend our collaboration with Glitch. We loved making the short, as we tried a new style and genre! It was a bizarrely unique experience shooting it during the pandemic, and with all kinds of restrictions. We hope the audience will appreciate this new effort!”

 “After the recent success of Paatal Lok I am delighted to extend my collaboration with Amazon Prime Video with a new genre,”, said director Avinash Arun, “It has been an introspective journey for all of us, as we seek to convey these messages through this film, in association with Amazon Prime Video. It has also challenged us to drum up innovative ways of telling a story, keeping in mind safety and health protocols, that are the need of the hour.”

 Director, Nitya Mehra said, “It felt great to be back on set and back on shoot after months of being indoors. I was happy that Amazon said it wasn’t just about lockdown, but it was about them wanting us to tell stories that reflected positivity and that’s how Chand Mubarak came about, because I wanted to actually celebrate an unlikely friendship. I am always happy to join forces with Amazon Prime video, I feel they’re my creative collaborators, a home away from home.”

 “In such unprecedented times, new beginnings are the only hope for many across the world. It’s inspiring to join creative forces with 4 incredibly talented directors and collaborate with Amazon Prime Video, the writers Devika Bhagat and Ishita Moitra, producer Rangita Nandy and the actors to bring alive one such story out of many many stories of these really special times. Shot under lockdown rules it was both exciting and challenging to bring alive the story. I hope the viewers relate and connect with it the way we connected and felt while making it.” Said Tannishtha Chatterjee.

 “Being a part of Unpaused was a no brainer as far as we at Emmay were concerned. Not only was it an opportunity to be part of this wonderful ensemble of storytellers and allow us to take one more step in the collaborative relationship we had forged with Amazon Prime with the soon to be released Mumbai Diaries, but it also personally allowed me to explore complex emotions in a simple way, one that the traditional format would never have permitted me to do.”- Said Director Nikkhil Advani 

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Amazon Prime Video today announced – an anthology of five Hindi short films featuring stories about hope, second chances and new beginnings. The new Amazon Original, Unpaused , was shot in compliance with government rules and regulations issued in the state of Maharashtra, for filming during the Unlock phase. It includes the following 5 short films.

Glitch directed by Raj & DK (The Family Man), starring Gulshan Deviah (Afsos) and Saiyami Kher (Breathe: Into the Shadows). Apartment directed by Nikkhil Advani (D-Day), starring Richa Chadha (Inside Edge), Sumeet Vyas (Wakaalat From Home) and Ishwak singh (Paatal Lok).

Rat – A – Tat featuring Rinku Rajguru (Sairat), Lillete Dubey directed by Tannishtha Chatterjee (Parched). Vishaanu directed by Avinash Arun (Paatal Lok), starring Abhishek Banerjee (Paatal Lok) and Geetika Vidya Ohlyan (Thappad). Chaand Mubarak directed by Nitya Mehra (Made in Heaven) starring Ratna Pathak Shah (Thappad) and Shardul Bhardwaj (Bhonsle).

The anthology follows the successful launch of Putham Pudhu Kaalai, the Tamil five-film anthology as well as the successful releases of several widely acclaimed Hindi films such as Chhalaang, Shankuntala Devi and Gulabo Sitabo, and Amazon Original series Bandish Bandits, Paatal Lok, Breathe: Into The Shadows, Mirzapur Season 2 among others. Prime members in India and across 200 countries and territories can stream the Amazon Original Anthology film, Unpaused Hindi starting December 18 only on Amazon Prime Video.

“The union of such creative forces during these unprecedented times is testament to the fact that art will always find expression, even in the most challenging times,” said Aparna Purohit, Head of India Originals, Amazon Prime Video. She added, “These stories are a reminder that there is hope at the end of a dark tunnel and chance for us to embark on new beginnings. We are delighted to offer a fresh format with Unpaused to our customers.”

Unpaused will join the thousands of TV shows and movies from Hollywood and Bollywood in the Prime Video catalogue.

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