Bollywood war epic “Pippa” will get a direct-to-streaming release on Prime Video.
“Pippa” is based on the book “The Burning Chaffees,” written by Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta and the screenplay is by Ravinder Randhawa, Tanmay Mohan and Menon. Ishaan plays Captain Mehta of the 45th Cavalry tank squadron who fought on India’s eastern front during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, which led to the creation of Bangladesh. The film’s title is a reference to the amphibious tank called the Pt-76, popularly known as “Pippa,” which features prominently in the film.
The film is produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP and Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Roy Kapur Films, and directed by Raja Krishna Menon (“Airlift”) and written by Menon, Tanmay Mohan, and Ravinder Randhawa. It stars Ishaan (“A Suitable Boy”), Mrunal Thakur (“Sita Ramam”), Priyanshu Painyuli (“Mirzapur”) and Soni Razdan (“Yours Truly”). Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman (“Slumdog Millionaire”) scores the music.
“Pippa” is based on the book “The Burning Chaffees,” written by Brigadier Balram Singh Mehta and the screenplay is by Ravinder Randhawa, Tanmay Mohan and Menon. Ishaan plays Captain Mehta of the 45th Cavalry tank squadron who fought on India’s eastern front during the Indo-Pakistan war of 1971, which led to the creation of Bangladesh. The film’s title is a reference to the amphibious tank called the Pt-76, popularly known as “Pippa,” which features prominently in the film.
The film is produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP and Siddharth Roy Kapur’s Roy Kapur Films, and directed by Raja Krishna Menon (“Airlift”) and written by Menon, Tanmay Mohan, and Ravinder Randhawa. It stars Ishaan (“A Suitable Boy”), Mrunal Thakur (“Sita Ramam”), Priyanshu Painyuli (“Mirzapur”) and Soni Razdan (“Yours Truly”). Oscar-winner A.R. Rahman (“Slumdog Millionaire”) scores the music.
- 11/1/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
“Punjab ’95,” a potentially incendiary drama that was due to premiere as a gala presentation at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), has been removed from the lineup.
The film is “a compelling story based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra,” per producer RSVP and the festival described the film as telling the story of Khalra “uncovering murderous corruption during Punjab’s period of insurgency” in social media posts.
Any mention of the film has disappeared from the festival website. The festival confirmed to Variety that the filmmaking team of “Punjab 95” removed the film from the TIFF 2023 lineup. RSVP declined to comment.
In June 1984, the then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi ordered an army operation against militants at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, a holy location for Sikhs, that was criticized by many in the community. In October, Gandhi’s Sikh bodyguards assassinated her, leading to anti-Sikh riots across northern India.
The film is “a compelling story based on the life of human rights activist Jaswant Singh Khalra,” per producer RSVP and the festival described the film as telling the story of Khalra “uncovering murderous corruption during Punjab’s period of insurgency” in social media posts.
Any mention of the film has disappeared from the festival website. The festival confirmed to Variety that the filmmaking team of “Punjab 95” removed the film from the TIFF 2023 lineup. RSVP declined to comment.
In June 1984, the then Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi ordered an army operation against militants at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, a holy location for Sikhs, that was criticized by many in the community. In October, Gandhi’s Sikh bodyguards assassinated her, leading to anti-Sikh riots across northern India.
- 8/11/2023
- by Naman Ramachandran
- Variety Film + TV
Sidharth Malhotra’s new film has added a new cast member to the set! Rashmika Mandanna is all set to make her debut in Hindi cinema with RSVP and Guilty By Association’s upcoming collaboration Mission Majnu. Last seen in Pogaru and Sarileru Neekevvaru, Rashmika joins Sidharth Malhotra for the shooting of the espionage thriller in Lucknow. The RSVP and Guilty By Association production is currently on the floors.
Rashmika will be seen essaying a pivotal role in the film that chronicles the journey of a Raw agent who heads India’s covert operation on Pakistani soil. About kicking off the shoot, Rashmika says, “Mission Majnu has given me the opportunity of feeling the nervousness, excitement and butterflies of a debutante all over again. I am thrilled to be a part of such amazing content and I am really looking forward to this exciting journey with RSVP, Guilty By Association,...
Rashmika will be seen essaying a pivotal role in the film that chronicles the journey of a Raw agent who heads India’s covert operation on Pakistani soil. About kicking off the shoot, Rashmika says, “Mission Majnu has given me the opportunity of feeling the nervousness, excitement and butterflies of a debutante all over again. I am thrilled to be a part of such amazing content and I am really looking forward to this exciting journey with RSVP, Guilty By Association,...
- 3/6/2021
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
Kartik Aaryan is getting ready for another edge of the seat ride Dhamaka. Based completely in Mumbai, the film, directed by Ram Madhvani, gives a bird’s eye view into the workings of a news channel in the 21st Century.
Dhamaka is produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP and Ram Madhvani Films (with Co Producer Amita Madhvani). The film is all set to go on floors this December and is slated to release in 2021.
Kartik Aaryan is excited to step into the thriller zone, and team up with Ram Madhvani to play a journalist who covers the live broadcast of a terror attack in Mumbai. “This for me is a miracle script and had me on the edge of my seat all through the narration. I knew this is the script that would give me the opportunity to explore a different side of me as an actor. I can’t...
Dhamaka is produced by Ronnie Screwvala’s RSVP and Ram Madhvani Films (with Co Producer Amita Madhvani). The film is all set to go on floors this December and is slated to release in 2021.
Kartik Aaryan is excited to step into the thriller zone, and team up with Ram Madhvani to play a journalist who covers the live broadcast of a terror attack in Mumbai. “This for me is a miracle script and had me on the edge of my seat all through the narration. I knew this is the script that would give me the opportunity to explore a different side of me as an actor. I can’t...
- 11/23/2020
- by Stacey Yount
- Bollyspice
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