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Hindustan Times
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
5 Best films exploring village life to stream on OTT before Panchayat Season 4
Panchayat Season 4 which was originally scheduled for a July 2 release, now can be enjoyed on June 24. The makers announced that the series is coming earlier than the scheduled time by sharing a hilarious video of the Panchayat cast. The new season will focus on the battle between Manju Devi (Neena Gupta) and Kranti Devi (Sunita Rajwar) about who is going to be the head of Phulera village. Meanwhile, Sachiv Ji (Jitendra Kumar) aka Abhishek Tripathi and Rinki (Sanvikaa) explore their love for each other with more twists and humor. Fans cannot wait to see the plot unfold in Phulera village as each character is their favorite. Jitendra Kumar in Panchayat Season 4 Ahead of the release of Panchayat Season 4, stream movies on OTT that showcase the village life. Discover the latest popular Hindi releases, such as Detective Sherdil, Chhal Kapat, and more on OTTplay Premium! 5 movies based on village life to watch before Panchayat 4 Saand Ki Aankh Saand Ki Aankh is a 2019 Indian biographical film based on the lives of Chandro and Prakashi Tomar. They are India's oldest female shooters. In the film, Chandro and Prakashi who live in Johri village in Baghpat district of Uttar Pradesh (played by Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar) begin learning shooting at the age of 60 and win gold medals in national and international shooting competitions. The film is directed by Tushar Hiranandani and produced by Anurag Kashyap. Toilet: Ek Prem Katha Akshay Kumar and Bhumi Pednekar's movie is based on the problem of open defecation and poor sanitation in rural India. Keshav (Akshay Kumar) after marrying Jaya (Bhumi Pednekar), realizes that, like many in rural India, his home lacks toilets. This film explores the cultural and religious barriers to improving it especially in rural areas. The film is directed by Shree Narayan Singh. Sathi Gani Rendu Ekaralu Sathi Gani Rendu Ekaralu is a Telugu movie about Sathi (Jagadeesh Prathap Bandari), an auto driver who inherits two acres of land. The story revolves around his struggle to save his daughter, who needs heart surgery, and his efforts to avoid selling the land despite financial pressures. He finds a briefcase full of cut diamonds in his small village, which leads to a series of humorous and chaotic events as he tries to sell them in his small village. The film, directed by Abhinav Dhanda, also features Mohana Sree Suraaga, Vennela Kishore, and others. Pareeksha Pareeksha - The Final Test tells the story of Buchi (Adil Hussain), a rickshaw puller in Ranchi, who dreams of giving his son, Bulbul (Shubham Jha), a better education. Directed by Prakash Jha, the film depicts the hard work Buchi will do to get Bulbul admitted to a private English-medium school, highlighting the challenges of classrooms and education in India. The film is based on the true story of IPS officer Abhayanand, who mentored underprivileged students in Bihar. Ghoomketu Ghoomketu is a Bollywood comedy-drama about an aspiring writer from a small town in Uttar Pradesh who moves to Mumbai to pursue his dreams. The film highlights his struggles, humorous experiences, and challenges to his success in the film industry, while also highlighting his family's disapproval and the consequences of his impulsive decisions. The film, directed by Pushpendra Nath Misra, stars Nawazuddin Siddiqui as Ghoomketu. It also features Anurag Kashyap, Ila Arun, Raghuvir Yadav, and Swanand Kirkire in supporting roles. Several Bollywood personalities make cameo appearances, including Amitabh Bachchan.
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
When Neena Gupta missed out on 'Saand Ki Aankh' due to ageism in casting: 'Film industry is a business, if you sell..'
Before the release of ' Saand Ki Aankh ', starring Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar, Neena Gupta 's tweet sparked a debate on ageism on social media. The actress had earlier spoken up about the casting choices in the film, where Taapsee and Bhumi played the roles of the shooter's grandmothers. Neena Gupta revealed she was considered for 'Saand Ki Aankh' In an interview with Hindustan Times, Neena explained that the film industry works like a business—actors are chosen based on how well they sell. The actress shared that when Anurag Kashyap announced 'Saand Ki Aankh', she called him and said she could play the role. 'Film industry is a business. If you sell, you are taken into a film, if you don't then you are not taken." by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Everything is Allowed in This Game! BuzzDaily Winners Undo Anurag told her he did want to cast older actors, but the financiers preferred younger stars. After Taapsee Pannu and Bhumi Pednekar were cast as the world's oldest women shooters, Chandro and Prakashi Tomar, actresses Seema Pahwa and Soni Razdan also supported Neena and questioned why older women weren't chosen for age-appropriate roles. Neena said, "when Anurag announced this film 'Saand Ki Aankh', I called him and said 'Ye role to mai kar sakti hu, kya tum young ka kar rahe ho ya old ka kar rahe ho (I can do this role, are you tracing the younger part of their lives or the older one)?' He said 'I wanted to take older actors but my financers said you have to take younger girls'. So it is business – who is suited to the project is taken.' She further explained that while there are plenty of roles for younger actors, older women get very few chances. 'The Badhaai Ho' actress added that she simply wished she had been cast in 'Saand Ki Aankh' since she was the right age for the role. Neena Gupta's latest workout video is the dose of fitness inspiration you need
Time of India
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Sadhwi Majumder
Sadhwi Majumder is known for her fusion of classical and contemporary dance styles. Hailing from Agartala, Tripura, she began her dance journey at the age of five, training in Bharatanatyam. Sadhwi gained national recognition as a contestant on reality shows like India's Best Dancer, Dance India Dance, and India's Dancing Superstar. A national scholarship holder in Bharatanatyam, she also worked as an assistant choreographer for the film Saand Ki Aankh. With over 450 regional, national and international awards in dance, poetry, and painting, Sadhwi shares her choreography and performances on her YouTube channel that has 282K subscribers.
