Vishal Bhardwaj

Konkona Sensharma, who read Shakespeare as an English Literature degree student in college, says it was a tough act for a Bengali girl like her to speak in "Uttar Pradesh accent" for her role in Omkara, the Hindi-language adaptation of 'Othello.' Apart from Konkona, director Vishal Bhardwaj's acclaimed crime drama that was released in 2006, also starred Ajay DevgnSaif Ali Khan, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Vivek Oberoi in leading roles.Konkona, who portrayed the character of Indu Tyagi in the film, received the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance.Recalling the film, Konkona said there were many established stars in the film."I was like they have asked me to do it...I just have to learn my lines and that accent. It was very tough to learn that UP accent being a Bengali. My throat used to become dry before every shot," Konkana said in an interview with ANI.The film based on Shakespeare's 'Othello' and set in India, revolves around a half-caste bandit Omkara Shukla (Ajay) who abducts his lady love, Dolly Mishra (Kareena) from her family.Due to his cleverness, he gets away with the kidnapping. A conspiracy, however, erupts when he denies his right-hand man, Langda Tyagi (Saif), a promotion. Ultimately, the plot threatens not only his relationship with Dolly but their lives and those of their associates as well. The film is still remembered because of its storyline and hit songs like 'Beedi Jalaile,' which featured actor Bipasha Basu.The 'Wake Up Sid' actor also shared her experience of working with director Vishal Bhardwaj."He tells you what he wants and then he lets you do it. If you are not giving him what he wants, then he comes quietly and tells you the little things then he will get that out of you, which is wonderful. I remember how he spoke to me, it was beautiful, and that performance...I feel changed."In December 2022, the makers announced a remake of 'Omkara'. However, no new update about the remake has been shared.Konkona is currently seen in the crime thriller series 'Killer Soup' which also stars Manoj Bajpayee in the lead role. Directed by Abhishek Chaubey, the series revolves around Swathi Shetty (played by Konkona), a budding cook who wishes for the entire world to enjoy her soup. One mishap kicks off a chain reaction of accidents and frantic cover-ups. 'Killer Soup' is currently streaming on an OTT platform.

Wamiqa Gabbi, who is overwhelmed with the response to her performance in 'Khufiya', talked about her role and expressed gratitude to director Vishal Bhardwaj for this opportunity.Helmed by Vishal Bhardwaj, Wamiqa portrayed the role of Charu, the unassuming wife, the better half to Ali Fazal's Ravi Mohan. Innocent as they come and happy go-lucky until the time her fantastical dream life shatters, she will be one among the pawns in this spy thriller, facing the calm before the brewing storm. Breaking barriers on all fronts, 'Khufiya' presents the viewers a unique conundrum filled with betrayal, mistrust and deception and stars like Tabu, Ali Fazal and Wamiqa Gabbi in lead roles.Khufiya is based on true events and is based on a book Escape to Nowhere, written by the former Chief of the Counter Espionage Unit of R&AW, Amar Bhushan.Describing her character and expressing her delight at the opportunity to work in a Vishal Bharadwaj film, Wamiqa said, "Being part of 'Khufiya' is a dream come true and Khufiya is all the more special because this was the first project I collaborated with Vishal sir on, and it's been the start of a wonderful journey. It's thrilling to work with Vishal sir and Netflix on this ingenious project. The film explores the concept of masks, leading to an intense clash of identities. Playing Charu was a joy because she's a well-crafted character. Charu, at her core, is a simple girl seeking a perfect family life. Her roles as a mother, wife, and daughter-in-law are approached with passion. To prepare, I observed my mother and sister to capture Charu's mannerism. Ali (Fazal) and I had extensive discussions about our on-screen relationship."She added, "Becoming Charu involved not only script interpretation but also embodying her through clothing, hairstyle, and music, making her a truly captivating character."The film is streaming on OTT platform Netflix from October 5.

Vishal Bharadwaj paid Priyanka Chopra a visit. Priyanka took to Instagram stories to share a photo of herself with Vishal and her daughter Malti Marie on Tuesday.She wrote, "@vishalrbhardwaj surprise visit."The trio can be seen riding in a cart. Priyanka wore black shorts and an orange shirt. Malti matches her by wearing an orange dress, orange sunglasses, and a white cap.Vishal, on the other hand, wore a grey shirt and black trousers.Vishal directed Priyanka in 'Kaminey' and in '7 Khoon Maaf.'Priyanka resides in Los Angeles with her husband and singer Nick Jonas, and their daughter, Malti.Meanwhile, on the work front, Priyanka recently came up with 'Citadel', which was created by The Russo Brothers. The action-packed show revolves around two elite agents Mason Kane (Richard Madden) and Nadia Sinh (Priyanka) of the global spy agency 'Citadel.'She will share screen space with John Cena and Idris Elba in 'Heads Of State'. 'Nobody' filmmaker Ilya Naishuller is directing off a script by Josh Appelbaum and Andre Nemec, with an initial draft by Harrison Query based on Query's original idea.Vishal, on the other hand, is pleased with the excellent response to his recent spy thriller flick 'Khufiya. The film stars Tabu, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Ashish Vidyarthi and Azmeri Haque Badhon.' Khufiya is based on true events and is based on a book Escape to Nowhere, written by the former Chief of the Counter Espionage Unit of R&AW, Amar Bhushan. The film is available on Netflix.

Shahid Kapoors short hair look in director Vishal Bhardwajs much-acclaimed film Haider?Well if not, then Shahids latest post on Instagram will surely remind you of his Haider days.Taking to Instagram, on Friday the Padmaavat actor shared a string of pictures from his latest photo shoot which he captioned, Hi there.In the pics, Shahid could be seen in his new short hair look. He donned a brown suit paired with light blue shirt.Soon after he dropped the pictures, fans swamped down the comment section with red hearts and fire emoticons.His wife Mira Kapoor commented, Hot, followed by a fire emoticon.A user wrote, This hairstyle reminds me of haider.Haider is back ..???, a user wrote.Haider is considered as Shahids one of the best performances of his career.Helmed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare is adapted for the screen. Following the journey of a young guy who returns to Kashmir after learning of his father's disappearance. Not only does he hear that his father has been jailed by security agents for harbouring militants, but his mother is also in a relationship with his very own uncle.Intense tension ensues between mother and son as both deal with the news of their father's death. Soon after learning that his uncle is guilty for the horrific murder, Haider (Played by Shahid Kapoor) embarks on a trip to avenge his father's death.The film was released in the cinema on October 2, 2014.Haider also starred Tabu and Kay Kay Menon in the lead roles.Meanwhile, Shahid will be next seen in an upcoming untitled romantic drama film opposite Kriti Sanon.

It was a film about greed, the economic exploitation of farmers, and the menace of unregulated development. It struck a chord with me, but I was hesitant; I would have to learn Haryanvi, and be ready to roll in less than three months! How on earth was I to pull this off?, the caption further reads.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Imran Khan (@imrankhan)Helmed by Vishal Bhardwaj, apart from Imran the film also starred Anushka Sharma and Pankaj Kapur in the lead roles.The Luck actor also revealed that he moved to Delhi to prepare for his character.He wrote, To accomplish this, I moved to Delhi and started intensive workshops with the legendary NK Sharma and some of his students. Panditji, as we affectionately called him, was the first person to point out the negative Voice in my head. "You only listen to the voice that tells you you are worthless", he told me, "why do you disrespect the thousands of voices that say they love you?". I listened to his words, but I didn't really hear them.I was anxious and terrified through the shoot of the film. I couldn't shake the feeling that Vishal had never really wanted me for this part, that my casting was based more on the budget that my presence could afford than the director's belief in me. And so it came to be that once we wrapped the shoot, I turned tail and ran, never looking back. I didn't even watch the final cut of the film when it was done, the caption further reads.Imran further called Matru Ki Bijlee Ka Mandola a bold experiment and how he used to train to ride a motorcycle during Ekk Main Aur Ekk Tu shoot.Having a surreal, absurdist tone, the film was pretty well skewered upon release... but what can I say, I'm proud as hell of this movie. It was a bold experiment, a story that absolutely needed to see the light of day, and I consider it my privilege to have been a part of the team that made it happen, he added.PS. I couldn't ride a motorcycle when I signed on, so I had to take lessons. I learned to ride Matru's Bullet in between shots while filming the 'Auntyji' song from EMAET, the caption concluded.

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Netflix India (@netflix_in)Helmed by Vishal Bhardwaj the film stars Tabu, Ali Fazal, Wamiqa Gabbi, Ashish Vidyarthi and Azmeri Haque Badhon.Khufiya is based on true events and is based on a book Escape to Nowhere, written by the former Chief of the Counter Espionage Unit of R&AW, Amar Bhushan.Talking about the film, director Vishal Bhardwaj shared, I have always been very fascinated with the world of espionage and am truly excited to explore this genre with Khufiya. This film gave me a chance to reunite with Tabu, and work for the very first time with two very talented actors- Ali Fazal and Wamiqa Gabbi. It also marks my first creative collaboration with Netflix which has been both exciting and rewarding. I cannot wait to share this thrilling and powerful story with Netflixs audiences across 190 countriesTalking about playing the role of a R&AW agent, Tabu said, I am so happy to be once again working with my favorite director Vishal Bhardwaj as we reunite for the third time after Haider and Maqbool. Vishal's unique vision and storytelling have always intrigued me, and Khufiya is no exception. Super excited for Netflix audiences to watch Khufiya on 5 OctoberThe film is all set to stream on the OTT platform Netflix from October 5.

Vishal took to Instagram to unveil the trailer of the series. Sharing the video he wrote, A rich man dead, a town full of suspects, narratives filled with lies and an innocent convict. How will Charlie navigate through the mystery, when every face hides a secret.View this post on InstagramA post shared by Sony LIV (@sonylivindia)He added, Watch the King of Adaptation, National Award Honoree Vishal Bhardwaj bring alive a story from the Queen of Whodunnit Agatha Christie. Charlie Chopra and the Mystery of Solang Valley, directed by @vishalrbhardwaj in association with #TuskTaleFilms.The trailer video starts with Jimmy who plays Vivaan Shah visiting his uncle Brigadier Meherbaan Rawat's home. He wins the game and strikes checkmate as they sit down for a game of chess.After that, the armyman is killed and Jimmy is on the run as the most suspect for the murder.Set in the snow-capped mountains of Himachal Pradesh, the series will follow the journey of Charlie Chopra and her quest to uncover a deep mystery.In the series veteran actor Naseeruddin Shah will share screen space with his talented family for the first time.He will feature alongside his wife, Ratna Pathak Shah, and their two sons, Vivaan Shah and Imaad Shah in the Sony LIV original series.Notably, besides the formidable Shah family, the star-studded cast also boasts some of the finest talents from the industry, including Priyanshu Painyuli, Chandan Roy Sanyal, and Paoli Dam.The series is produced by Vishal Bhardwaj Pictures along with Priti Shahanis Tusk Tale Films and in association with Agatha Christie Limited. Along with Bhardwaj, the show is co-written by Anjum Rajabali and Jyotsna Hariharan.Vishal Bhardwaj, Director and Producer of Vishal Bhardwaj Films earlier stated, "I grew up devouring all Agatha Christie mysterious tales. Her plots, characters and setting remain unparalleled in the genre and continue to excite storytellers even today. It has been an incredible journey collaborating with James Prichard, great-grandson of Agatha Christie, who always brought unique perspectives to our team. Sony LIV and Priti Shahani have been the perfect partners for me to adapt to this thrilling and mysterious world."

View this post on InstagramA post shared by Tabu (@tabutiful)In the still, Tabu can be seen striking an intense look while dressed in her characters outfit.As soon as the picture was uploaded, the actors fans and followers flooded the comment section with heart and fire emojis.Helmed by Vishal Bhardwaj, the play 'Hamlet' by William Shakespeare is adapted for the screen. Following the journey of a young guy who returns to Kashmir after learning of his father's disappearance. Not only does he hear that his father has been jailed by security agents for harbouring militants, but his mother is also in a relationship with his very own uncle.Intense tension ensues between mother and son as both deal with the news of their father's death. Soon after learning that his uncle is guilty for the horrific murder, Haider (Played by Shahid Kapoor) embarks on a trip to avenge his father's death.Tabu portrayed the role of stepmother Ghazala, a woman who is a wife torn between her idealistic husband and her opportunistic brother-in-law.The film was released in the cinema on October 2, 2014. Meanwhile, the 'Virasat' actor was last seen alongside Ajay Devgn in the action-adventure film Bholaa alongside Ajay Devgn.She will next appear in 'Auron Mein Kahan Dum Tha', a unique musical love story that marks Ajay's tenth film with Tabu. The duo has shared screen space in films including 'Vijaypath', 'Haqeeqat', 'Thakshak', 'Fitoor', 'Drishyam', 'Golmaal Again', 'De De Pyaar De', 'Drishyam 2' and 'Bholaa'.Tabu will also star in 'The Crew' along with Kareena Kapoor and Kriti Sanon.

Charlie Chopra' on Friday, unveiled the motion poster and an exclusive preview of the pilot episode.Taking to Instagram, OTT platform Sony Liv dropped the poster which they captioned, "Witness the unravelling of a chilling mystery. Presenting #CharlieChopra, directed by National Award Honoree Vishal Bhardwaj in association with Tusk Tale Films and Agatha Christie Limited. An exclusive preview of the pilot episode, streaming now on Sony LIV. Don't miss out on the opportunity to co-create the title for this new Sony LIV original."The makers have also released the pilot episode preview of its original detective thriller.Adapted from Agatha Christie's celebrated novel, the series is directed, co-produced, and co-written by Vishal Bhardwaj.Along with Bhardwaj, the show is co-written by Anjum Rajabali and Jyotsna Hariharan. The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, Gulshan Grover, Lara Dutta, Chandan Roy Sanyal, and Paoli Dam amongst others.The official release date of the remaining episodes of the show is still awaited.The show will be streaming on the OTT platform Sony Liv.Vishal Bhardwaj, Director and Producer of Vishal Bhardwaj Films earlier stated, "I grew up devouring all Agatha Christie mysterious tales. Her plots, characters and setting remain unparalleled in the genre and continue to excite storytellers even today. It has been an incredible journey collaborating with James Prichard, great-grandson of Agatha Christie, who always brought unique perspectives to our team. Sony LIV and Priti Shahani have been the perfect partners for me to adapt this thrilling and mysterious world."

rekha.bhardwaj while having maggi."For the unversed, Vishal is shooting 'Charlie Chopra & The Mystery Of Solang Valley' which is an adaptation of the mystery novel 'The Sittaford Mystery', by Agatha Christie. Vishal will debut on the OTT platform with this project.Set in the snow-capped mountains of Himachal Pradesh, the series will follow the journey of Charlie Chopra and her quest to uncover a deep mystery. Besides donning the hats of director and co-producer, Vishal Bhardwaj also serves as the show's co-screenwriter, alongside Anjum Rajabali and Jyotsna Hariharan. The series boasts an impressive ensemble cast featuring Wamiqa Gabbi, Priyanshu Painyuli, Naseeruddin Shah, Neena Gupta, Ratna Pathak Shah, Gulshan Grover, Lara Dutta, Chandan Roy Sanyal, and Paoli Dam amongst others.Vishal Bhardwaj, Director and Producer of Vishal Bhardwaj Films stated, "I grew up devouring all Agatha Christie mysterious tales. Her plots, characters and setting remain unparalleled in the genre and continue to excite storytellers even today. It has been an incredible journey collaborating with James Prichard, great-grandson of Agatha Christie, who always brought unique perspectives to our team. Sony LIV and Priti Shahani have been the perfect partners for me to adapt this thrilling and mysterious world."