Reema Kagti

Writer

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Kho Gaye Hum Kahan

(26 Dec 2023)

Producer, Screenplay, Writer

The Archies

(7 Dec 2023)

Producer, Screenplay, Writer

Gully Boy

(14 Feb 2019)

Screenplay, Writer

Gold

(15 Aug 2018)

Director, Screenplay, Writer

Dil Dhadakne Do

(5 Jun 2015)

Writer

Bombay Talkies

(3 May 2013)

Screenplay, Writer

Talaash

(30 Nov 2012)

Director, Screenplay, Writer

Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara

(15 Jul 2011)

Screenplay, Writer

Rock On!!

(29 Aug 2008)

Actor

Director, Screenplay, Writer

Awards

2020

Filmfare Awards
(Best Screenplay)

2020

Awards of the International Indian Film Academy
(Best Story)

2019

ETC Bollywood Business Awards
(The 100 Crore Club)

2019

Jagran Film Festival
(Best Writing)

2012

Zee Cine Awards
(Best Story)

News

Adarsh Gourav joins Reema Kagtis next film Superman of Malegaon

3 Aug 2023

Adarsh Gourav is all set to join Reema Kagtis next movie, 'Superman of Malegaon'.The film is based on the Malegaon film industry.Sharing his excitement, Adarsh said in a statement, When Reema told me about Malegaon I knew I was going to say yes to the film. I have heard about the Malegaon Film industry before and it is quite intriguing how they make a movie or even finance it. They are a different world in itself. It is one of the most underrated film industries that churns out some fun films with a 100% business return. It was high time that the industry got the limelight it deserves.Adarsh Gourav shot to the limelight with the Netflix original 'The White Tiger', based on the bestseller of the same name by Aravind Adiga. Priyanka Chopra and Rajkumar Rao were also a part of the project. Adarsh earned a nomination at BAFTA for Best Leading Actor for his performance in 'The White Tiger'.He will also be seen in Zoya Akhtar's next 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan'.Adarsh Gourav will next be seen in Netflix's comedy crime thriller Guns & Gulaabs.Rajkummar Rao, Gulshan Devaiah, Dulquer Salmaan, and TJ Bhanu will also be playing important roles in the movie.Set in the early 90s in the unpredictable and precarious town called Gulaabganj, the series is an ode to Bollywood in the nineties. 'The Family Man' creators Raj and DK have helmed the show.'Guns and Gulaabs' will be out on Netflix on August 18.

Zoya Akhtar unveils 'Made in Heaven' season 2 first poster

6 Jul 2023

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Zoya Akhtar (@zoieakhtar)Created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti, the official release date of the second season is still awaited.The show will stream on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video.'Made In Heaven' is a 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. Produced by Excel Entertainment, the show is created by Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti and is written along with Alankrita Shrivastava. Akhtar, Shrivastava, Nitya Mehra, and Prashant Nair were directors for the first season's nine episodes.Soon after the makers unveiled the show's first poster, fans flooded the comment section with red hearts and fire emoticons.Shibani Dandekar commented, "can't wait!!"A user wrote, "Waiting with bated breath""OMG IT IS HAPPENING!!!," a fan commented.Meanwhile, Zoya recently unveiled the teaser of her upcoming film 'The Archies' which marks the acting debut of Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan's daughter Suhana, Boney Kapoor and late Sridevi's daughter Khushi Kapoor and megastar Amitabh Bachchan's grandson Agastya.The over one-minute teaser reveals that the film is set in 1964 in Riverdale, described on a railway sign as a "hill station," a term dating back to colonial times that refers to a town located at a higher elevation than the nearby plain. One of the transport links servicing the hill stations are small mountain railway trains running on narrow gauge tracks, known affectionately in India as "toy trains" and the teaser opens with a shot of the top train puffing into Riverdale station.The Archies gang play music, dance at parties and classrooms and enjoy their time outdoors too. The teaser also gave a glimpse of the friends--Suhana Khan, Agastya Nanda and Khushi Kapoor, falling in love and going through heartbreaks. Young actors Mihir Ahuja, Dot, Yuvraj Menda and Vedang Raina also feature in the film's cast.'The Archies' will premiere on the OTT platform Netflix.

Olympics Day 2023: Bollywood movies showcasing India at multi-sport extravaganza

22 Jun 2023

1. GoldThe untold and hidden narrative of Tapan Das, the man responsible for independent India's first gold medal in the 1948 Summer Olympics. Das, the assistant manager of India's first national hockey team, was played by Akshay Kumar. Helmed by Reema Kagti the film also starred Kunal Kapoor, Mouni Roy and Sunny Singh in the lead roles.2. Bhaag Milkha BhaagFarhan Akhtar portrayed the role of the 'Flying Sikh' of India, Milkha Singh in his biography 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag.' The narrative centred around Singh's journey to become a world-renowned sprinter and Olympian despite financial and societal challenges. Directed by Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra, the film received massive responses from the fans and also starred Sonam Kapoor in a pivotal role.3. Mary KomDirected by Omung Kumar, the film starred Priyanka Chopra in the lead roles. She portrayed the role of boxing champion Mary Kom, from Manipur. She faught with her ex-wrestler father and society standards in order to win the 2012 Summer Olympics despite all obstacles. The film also starred Darshan Kumaar in the lead role.4. SainaThe film was based on the life of Olympic medalist shuttler, Saina Nehwal which featured Parineeti Chopra in the lead role. Directed by Amole Gupte, the film portrayed the story of the first Indian badminton player to have won an Olympic medal is told in the biopic.5. SultanDirected by Ali Abbas Zafar, the film featured superstar Salman Khan and Anushka Sharma in the lead roles and was declared a blockbuster. The film was a fiction, and the story of 'Sultan' does showcased how the desi pehelwans compete.

Will 'Dahaad' have a second season? Sonakshi Sinha reacts

21 May 2023

As the show received a positive response, Sonakshi recently conducted a Q&A with fans on Instagram.One of the netizens asked Sonakshi about the second season of 'Dahaad'."Season 2 kab aa raha hai?" the user posted.Responding to the netizen, Sonakshi wrote, "I am also asking Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar the same question!!"Sonakshi has definitely come a long way from being a cop-wife in her debut movie 'Dabangg' alongside megastar Salman Khan to the savage policewoman in the latest series 'Dahaad'.Sonakshi's 13-year-long journey narrates how well she has transformed in terms of picking roles that leave her mark on the audience.Sonakshi on her cinematic voyage said, "13 years after my debut in 'Dabangg,' where I played a Cop-wife, I had the opportunity to mark my OTT debut as a Cop with 'Dahaad'.Talking about her character in the series, Sonakshi said, "I believe was born to play this role, and it was one of my best experiences. Anjali Bhaati, a character, that has received so much love from viewers and fans, is a problem solver. Her commitment to her duty is unparalleled. She is like women we encounter every day who hold the fort at home and at work.""It took me less than an hour to say yes to the script. And today I am so glad for this decision as every character is written with such compassion and authenticity that they resonate with our viewers. The time for powerful characters - strong, bold, and ready to action is now, especially if they are women," Sonakshi added to express why she nodded for the project without giving it a double thought.The 8-episodic series 'Dahaad' is now streaming exclusively on Prime Video.

Vijay Varma shares pictures from Cannes expressing gratitude for a "thunderous response to Dahaad"

16 May 2023

"Thank You for such a thunderous response for Dahaad.. I cannot possibly reply to all who messaged me across several apps.. so here I am to show all my gratitude. I share your love with the cast n crew of #Dahaad," he wrote.The series is created by Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar and is directed by Kagti along with Ruchika Oberoi. The series also stars Sonakshi Sinha, Gulshan Devaiah, and Sohum Shah in pivotal roles.Taking about her character in the series, Sonakshi said, "I believe was born to play this role, and it was one of my best experiences. Anjali Bhaati, a character, that has received so much love from viewers and fans, is a problem solver. Her commitment to her duty is unparalleled. She is like women we encounter every day who hold the fort at home and at work.""It took me less than an hour to say yes to the script. And today I am so glad for this decision as every character is written with such compassion and authenticity that they resonate with our viewers. The time for powerful characters - strong, bold, and ready to action is now, especially if they are women," Sonakshi added to express why she nodded for the project without giving it a double thought.In the upcoming months, Vijay will be seen in Sujoy Ghosh's 'Devotion of Suspect X' and 'Murder Mubarak' opposite Sara Ali Khan.

Sonakshi Sinha, Vijay Varma's thriller series 'Dahaad' trailer out now

3 May 2023

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Sonakshi Sinha (@aslisona)The series is created by Reema Kagti and Zoya Akhtar, and is directed by Kagti along with Ruchika Oberoi.'Dahaad' is all set to stream on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video from May 12, 2023.The series also stars Gulshan Devaiah, and Sohum Shah in pivotal roles.Dahaad's riveting trailer unveils the fierce tension at the local police station where Anjali Bhaati, played by Sonakshi Sinha and her colleagues are on the lookout for an unsuspecting serial killer who is on the loose. What begins as a series of mysterious disappearances sets off an investigative hunt as they race against time, collecting together clues before another innocent woman loses her life.Talking about the series, Sonakshi Sinha said, "Dahaad, for me, is an extremely special project. It not only marks my streaming debut, it is also the first ever Indian series to be presented at the 2023 Berlinale Film Festival. Anjali Bhaati is different from any other character I've played before. Reema and Zoya have created a character that is not just unafraid, but has the potential to become a role model for the generation. Working with this cast and crew has been incredible and I am excited to be bringing this series to audiences across the world with Prime Video."Vijay Varma said, "Dahaad is a gritty-and-gripping shot of adrenaline in a way that is nothing short of special. It is also the most challenging-yet-rewarding character I have played. Anand is a simple teacher, a family man who spends his weekends teaching under privileged kids. But there is more to him than meets the eye, and that is where the mystery lies! Reema and Zoya are some of the finest filmmakers of our time, and with Dahaad, they've taken it a notch higher. I'm thrilled to be associated with this series and to reunite with Excel Entertainment, Tiger Baby and Prime Video. After seeing the positive response at Berlinale, I'm looking forward to how viewers react to it, both India and overseas."

Sonakshi Sinha excited for her 'Dahaad' trailer launch

2 May 2023

Makers will be unveiling the official trailer of the series today ( May 3).On Tuesday, Sonakshi dropped a stunning selfie in a black outfit along with a caption, "Just me waiting for you to see the #Dahaad trailer tomorrow..."Helmed by Reema Kagti and Ruchika Oberoi, 'Dahaad' stars Sonakshi Sinha, Vijay Varma, Gulshan Devaiah and Sohum Shah in the lead roles.The series is all set to stream on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video from May 12.The series marks the digital debut of Sonakshi Sinha in which she plays a fierce lady cop, who strives to solve a gruesome murder case, with an unsuspecting criminal on the loose.The series is an 8-part crime drama that follows Sub-inspector Anjali Bhaati and her colleagues in a small town police station. It all starts when a series of women are mysteriously found dead in public bathrooms, Sub-Inspector Anjali Bhaati is tasked with the investigation. At first, the deaths appear to be clear-cut suicides but as the cases unravel, Anjali begins to suspect that a serial killer is on the loose. What follows is a riveting game of cat and mouse between a seasoned criminal and an underdog cop as she pieces together evidence before another innocent woman loses her life.After 'Gully Boy' in 2019, 'Dahaad' was the Entertainment & Tiger Baby's second showcase at the Berlinale.The crime drama competed against seven shows from across the globe and opened to a thunderous response from the attendees who witnessed the global premiere.Meanwhile, Sonakshi will also be seen in the upcoming action thriller film 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' alongside Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff.

Ananya Panday shares glimpse from 'Kho Gaye Hum Kahan' dubbing session

26 Apr 2023

Ananya re-shared the picture on her Instagram stories and wrote, "It's getting close."In the picture, the 'Khaali Peeli' actor could be seen in casual outfits inside the dubbing studio.Backed by Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, Ritesh Sidhwani and Farhan Akhtar, 'Kho Gaye Hum Khan' also stars Siddhant Chaturvedi and Adarsh Gourav in the lead roles.Debutant filmmaker Arjun Varain Singh has helmed the film, which is a digital age story of three friends in the city of Bombay. The official release date of the film is still awaited.Apart from this, Ananya will also be seen in the upcoming comedy film 'Dream Girl 2' opposite Ayushmann Khurrana.The film also stars Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav, Annu Kapoor, Manoj Joshi and Vijay Raaz in prominent roles and is all set to hit the theatres on August 25, 2023.Apart from that, she will also be making her grand OTT debut with the upcoming web series 'Call Me Bae' which will stream on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video.In the series, Ananya will be playing a fashion expert. On this journey, she overcomes stereotypes, negotiates around prejudices and discovers who she really is.

Sonakshi Sinha unveils 'Dahaad' official teaser, series to release on this date

26 Apr 2023

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Sonakshi Sinha (@aslisona)Helmed by Reema Kagti and Ruchika Oberoi, 'Dahaad' stars Sonakshi Sinha, Vijay Varma, Gulshan Devaiah and Sohum Shah in the lead roles.The series is all set to stream on the OTT platform Amazon Prime Video from May 12.The series marks the digital debut of Sonakshi Sinha in which she plays a fierce lady cop, who strives to solve a gruesome murder case, with an unsuspecting criminal on the loose.The series is an 8-part crime drama that follows Sub-inspector Anjali Bhaati and her colleagues in a small town police station. It all starts when a series of women are mysteriously found dead in public bathrooms, Sub-Inspector Anjali Bhaati is tasked with the investigation. At first, the deaths appear to be clear-cut suicides but as the cases unravel, Anjali begins to suspect that a serial killer is on the loose. What follows is a riveting game of cat and mouse between a seasoned criminal and an underdog cop as she pieces together evidence before another innocent woman loses her life.Makers will be unveiling the official trailer of the series on May 3.After 'Gully Boy' in 2019, 'Dahaad' was the Entertainment & Tiger Baby's second showcase at the Berlinale.The crime drama competed against seven shows from across the globe and opened to a thunderous response from the attendees who witnessed the global premiere.Meanwhile, Sonakshi will also be seen in the upcoming action thriller film 'Bade Miyan Chote Miyan' alongside Akshay Kumar and Tiger Shroff.

Sonakshi Sinha, Vijay Varma attend 'Dahaad' premiere at 73rd Berlin International Film Festival

23 Feb 2023

In the picture, Sonakshi, Vijay Varma, filmmakers Zoya Akhtar, and Reema Kagti along with the team of Dahaad.Sonakshi was seen dressed in a shimmery black shimmery outfit while Vijay Varma opted for a white suit.Directed by Reema Kagti and Ruchika Oberoi, 'Dahaad' also stars Gulshan Devaiah and Sohum Shah in the lead roles.The show is set in a small, sleepy town in Rajasthan. The eight-part, slow-burn crime drama that follows Sub-inspector Anjali Bhaati (Sonakshi) and her colleagues at the local police station unravel a curious case.When a series of women are mysteriously found dead in public bathrooms, Sub-Inspector Anjali Bhaati is tasked with the investigation. At first, the deaths appear to be clear-cut suicides but as the cases unravel, Anjali begins to suspect that a serial killer is on the loose. What follows is a riveting game of cat and mouse between a seasoned criminal and an underdog cop as she pieces together evidence before another innocent woman loses her life.'Dahaad' is created under the banners Excel Entertainment and Tiger Baby. The series produced by Ritesh Sidhwani, Zoya Akhtar, Reema Kagti, and Farhan Akhtar, 'Dahaad' is slated to release in 2023.