Double tadka of ‘Entertainment only on Zee Cinema

This May, don’t miss ‘Full 2 Entertainment’, only on Zee Cinema

Movies. Masti. Magic… with a double tadka of ‘Entertainment’

Tune-in every Monday to Friday from May 5, 2014 at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm

 
 There is no shortage of entertaining Hindi films to get you in the holiday spirit… Whether it is hasna-hasana, rona-dhona, romance, drama, feel-good comedies and everything in between… Bollywood movies have immense entertainment quotient!  To beat the heat in the cool surroundings of your home, starting May 5, 2014 every Monday to Friday, Zee Cinema brings its viewers a series of back to back movies at 11 am and 2 pm in a fun filled month-long festival titled ‘Full 2 Entertainment’. With variety and masala, the ‘Full 2 Entertainment’ festival will definitely take you on a fun summer ride.

As part of the festival, Zee Cinema will be airing movies all through the month of May.  These movies are the very embodiment of entertainment. The ‘Full 2 Entertainment’ festival will air movies ranging from action packed thrillers like Agneepath with Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra in their award winning performances &  Players with Abhishek Bachchan and Neil Nitin Mukesh to suspense thriller Mohra and the light hearted fun Mr. India. From Sridevi’s incomparable performance in Chaalbaaz, to her empowering yet heartwarming performance in English Vinglish; the real deal on entertainment is right here on Zee Cinema!

When there’s masti, there’s magic and masala; can romance be far behind? With the ‘Full 2 Entertainment’ festival, viewers will be transported back in time when Salman Khan was totally love-struck in Maine Pyaar Kiya. And, who can forget Hrithik Roshan and Kareena’s on-screen magical romance in Main Prem Ki Diwani Hoon or Aishwarya Rai – Akshay Khanna’s friendship budding into love in Aa Ab Laut Chale. Add to this, complete family entertainers like Double Dhamaal, All the Best, Mujhse Shaadi Karogi and Raja Hindustani will also enthrall audiences. 

 Commenting on the festival, Ruchir Tiwari, ZEEL, ‎Deputy Vice President - Head of Programming – Hindi Movie Channels said: “With an aim to offer non-stop entertainment in the holiday season, Zee Cinema presents back to back blockbusters for audiences to catch up with their favourite actors and favourite movies in a special festival, ‘Full 2 Entertainment”. This line-up of films in this festival, at 11 am and 2pm every weekday, will surely make Zee Cinema your one-stop destination to enjoy your summer holidays. ”  

Get ready to sit back, grab some popcorn and watch some of your favourite movies in May… only on Zee Cinema.

So tune-in to Zee Cinema from May 5, 2014 onwards, every day - Monday to Friday, 11:00 pm and 2:00 pm to get truly entertained!

&pictures brings the thrilling Resident Evil: Apocalypse to your television screens

~The action horror movie is all set to air on ‘Hollywood Sundays’ on May 4, 2014 at 12 noon~

The premium, interactive Hindi movie channel that showcases only high quality films has recently launched property ‘Hollywood Sundays’ has viewers hooked onto the best of Hollywood movies. All dubbed in Hindi to provide you with complete masala and entertainment, &pictures is all set to air the Hollywood flick ‘Resident Evil: Apocalyspse’ will leave you gasping for breath!

The 2004 British-Canadian apocalyptic fiction horror movie that borrows elements from the video game series follows the story of a group of survivors who must work together to escape Raccoon City that is infected by the T-virus that converts humans into zombies. When the ‘reigning queen of kick-butt’ Milla Jovovich (Alice) bonds with survivors including the beautiful Sienna Guillory (Jill Valentine), they must fight all trysts with zombies to escape Raccoon City alive!

So don’t forget to watch the action packed horror thriller which is sure to leave you waiting for the ultimate suspense to unravel. With some action-packed moves and fighting sequences as well as sexy weaponry, watch the beautiful women battle it, this weekend!

Tune in to ‘Resident Evil: Apocalypse’ for the thrill and adventure at 12 noon on May 4, 2014 only on &pictures!

This Sunday, Double Mazaa & Double Entertainment

The channel will air ‘Prem Rog and Phata Poster Nikla Hero’ back to back at 11 am and 2.30 pm

From full-on romance to absolute entertainment, Zee Cinema gives its viewers doses of double mazaa with a line-up of two spectacular movies – Prem Rog and Phata Poster Nikla Hero. With timeless romance from a generation ago to the new, modern-age romance, Zee Cinema brings home the beauty of romance that has existed through generations regardless of the change in method to their loved ones.

Zee Cinema is all set to provide its viewers with fun and entertainment, romance and drama, masti and masala, happiness and rona-dhona – truly a dose of double mazaa, this Sunday May 4, 2014.

So tune-in and catch the double of everything fun and romantic with Prem Rog and Phata Poster Nikla Hero, this Sunday, May 4, 2014 at 11 am and 2:30 pm respectively, only on Zee Cinema!

Girish Malik’s ‘JAL’ WINS National Award For Visual Effects

Was also the only Indian film to be in-competition at the Busan International Film Festival 2013 and was also more recently the official selection for the Indian Panorama section at IFFI Goa

 

 Having gained tremendous critical acclaim both internationally and domestically, Girish Malik’s ‘JAL’ which released on 4^th April 2014 has added yet another feather in its cap. The movie which stars Purab H Kohli, Kirti Kulhari, Tannishtha Chatterjee, Saidah Jules, Mukul Dev, Yashpal Sharma and Ravi Gossain amongst others has been named the Best Film in the Special Effects Category at the 61^st National Film Awards. JAL’s special effects were done by Intermezzo Studios.

Commenting on the moment director Girish Malik says, “It's a moment of great pride! Everyone dreams about winning the national award and we are honored to have won it in our very first movie. It is a clear vindication of the handwork and dedicated effort of the entire team.

“Visual Effects is a key element of the film which adds immensely to the storytelling and the entire experience of the film that the audience takes back with it. We worked on a very tight budget and it was a huge challenge. We had to make it look realistic, so it's great that we are being rewarded for our work,” added Girish.

Produced by Oneworld Films, in association with Clapstem Productions and NFDC, and distributed by DAR Film Distributors, also marked the official debut of Sonu Nigam and Bikram Ghosh as music directors.

Jal is the story of a young water diviner, BAKKA who is gifted with a special ability to find water in the desert.  With the backdrop of water, the film tells a complex and fascinating story of love, relationships, enmity, deceit and circumstances that bring about the dark side of human character. It is a high-octane, action- drama with a shocking climax. Shot on an epic scale, the film is a visual treat and has managed to capture ‘Rann Of Kutch’ like never before prompting even ‘The Hollywood Reporter’ to applaud Jal as “a breathtakingly photographed tragedy of Shakespearean proportions.” Indian critics have also hailed JAL as a once-in-a-lifetime experience, a poignant and powerful film which is a visual delight.

Jal was also the only Indian film to have made it to the prestigious in-competition segment of the Busan International Film Festival and was also more recently the official selection in the Indian Panorama section at IFFI Goa.

Other credits include: Story & Dialogs- Rakesh Mishra; Screenplay – Girish Malik and Rakesh Mishra; Director of Photography – Sunita Radia, Sound Design- Sound Ideaz Studio, and Action – Parvez Khan

Bollywood supports Vatsal Sheth

The chocolate boy of Bollywood – Vatsal Sheth makes a comeback to the Indian television screen tonight with Star Plus’ newest offering ‘Ek Hasina Thi’

From the innocent days of ‘Tarzan: The Wonder Car’ and ‘Nanhe Jaisalmer’ to the flamboyance in ‘Heroes’ Vatsal Sheth now dawns a new avatar in Star Plus’ latest flick – ‘Ek Hasina Thi’. Tonight he steps into the shoes of Shaurya Goenka – a rich spoilt brat of the Goenka Family.

Congratulating him on his latest endeavor are mainstream Bollywood Stars and his co-actors Ajay Devgan, Arbaaz Khan and Ritesh Deskmukh. Sohail Khan and Arbaaz Khan two of his biggest mentors are as excited about the release of the show as anyone else. They have reached out to Vatsal and are looking forward to see his the show. The hype and engagement on social media reflects the anticipation of everyone to see Vatsal in action playing the role of a rich playboy, something he has never attempted before.  

We can say with certainty that B- Town is up and excited for the show. They will be glued to their TV sets at 8.00 pm tonight wishing him the very best.  Don’t miss out on this one.

Watch EK HASINA THI every Monday – Saturday at 08:00 p.m only on STAR PLUS

PURANI JEANS music to be launched at Hard Rock Café

~ Music concert to witness performances by star singers ~

 The music for the upcoming Bollywood movie Purani Jeans will be launched at the popular Hard Rock Café, Andheri West on 16th April, 6-7pm. The concert, hosted by actors Aditya Seal & Tanuj Virwani, will witness performances by well-known artists like Mika Singh, KK, Ram Sampath, Sona Mohapatra and the cast. An exclusive unplugged version of the romantic song ‘Dil Aaj Kal’, sung by Sona Mohapatra will also be unveiled.

Director Tanushri Chattrji Bassu commented, "The energy at the Purani Jeans music concert will undoubtedly be electrifying and we can't wait to witness the excitement with the listeners. Our audiences have loved the songs of the film. Their response has been truly humbling."

Purani Jeans is produced by Eros International and NextGen Films, and is directed by Tanushri Chattrji Bassu. The movie stars Tanuj Virwani, Aditya Seal and Izabelle Leite and revolves around the rekindling of old bonds between a young boy and his hometown folks. It is slated to release on 2^nd May 2014.

Grazia India shoots its first underwater cover

Dive into a new world created by Grazia, photographer Colston Julian and model Angela Jonsson. Grazia’s first underwater cover shoot is a surreal world peopled with an incredible palette of natural pristine blues and pure catwalk whites. The March 2013 issue of Grazia is themed around a new season of spring summer fashion. The cover featuring Angela Jonsson has been shot underwater by Colston Julian, a first for everyone involved. Three days of intensive shooting took place with specifically trained staff. A specialised technical team, that understood not only the process, but also the aesthetics and photographic style of Julian, included a technical team or ‘a pit crew’ who analysed images for colour temperature, image sharpness and quality in detail. “We did a test run and went over images to do a creative and technical debrief with the entire team, showing them what was happening to the garments underwater, and how the make-up and hair were reacting to the water and the light,” says Julian.

The whole process was a physically exhausting one that involved the photographer taking shots in between breaths, to avoid bubbles from disturbing the frame, as well as the model holding her breath and composure underwater for long periods of time. “Physically I had to train to keep fit for the intense hours underwater. We shot in January and the water was colder that what we thought it would be,” adds Julian.

 

The clothes featured in the shoot are a collection of textured whites, curated by Grazia’s Fashion Director Ekta Rajani. “Textured whites are a key spring-summer 2013 trend, that we thought they would look ethereal underwater, thus amplifying what the water would do to the clothes,” says Rajani. To complement the clear blues of the water, and the fluid whites, Angela’s make-up was kept clean and simple. Make-up and hair artist Bianca Hartkopf drew inspiration from water, light and reflections and combined it with pastels, perfect colours for this season’s trends. “Pastels make you look and feel girlie, vintage, for springtime. I’ve used shades of blue, purple, and green on the eyes and washes of subtle colour and a touch of sparkle while keeping the rest of the look simple and glowing,” says Hartkopf.

The end result is an ethereal underwater fantasy, a product of hard work and commitment. The onset of spring and summer takes on a surreal welcome through Grazia’s new foray.