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Exclusive: Rajesh Sharma and Palak Jaiswal in Pen Studios’ upcoming movie Control
IWMBuzz.com earlier reported about Pen Studios' upcoming movie named Control. We exclusively informed audiences about Sidharth Banerjee playing the parallel lead in the movie. Now, we hear actors Rajesh Sharma (Special 26, B.A. Pass, Tanu Weds Manu Returns, Bajrangi Bhaijaan, Toilet: Ek Prem Katha) and Palak Jaiswal (Crackdown) have joined the cast. The muhurat of the movie happened a few days back in Lucknow. The team is currently shooting for the movie. As per reports in the media, Thakur Anoop Singh, who's known for films like Commando 2, and Rogue, will be playing the lead | Click Here...
Exclusive: Hemant Kher bags Voot Select’s Crackdown season 2
Hemant Kher, who enthralled audiences with his exceptional acting talent in projects like Scam 1992, Rudra: The Edge of Darkness and Whistleblower, is all set to entertain the masses in a web show. As per a credible source, the talented actor has been roped in for Voot Select’s Crackdown season 2 by Apoorva Lakhia. The first season of Crackdown revolves around RAW (Research and Analysis Wing) agent Riyaz Pathan (Saqib Saleem) and his special ops team as they uncover a huge conspiracy and attempt to neutralize a sinister terror plot. Earlier we exclusively reported about Sach | Click Here...
God decided that I will play the role of Ajit in Swaran Ghar: Ajay Singh Chaudhary
Ajay Singh Chaudhary the talented actor is presently enjoying a great time playing varied characters on the TV as well as on web medium. He plays the leading man, Ajit Lamba in the Colors show Swaran Ghar. His love for his girl is pure and has lasted a lifetime. In addition to this, Ajay has been part of some amazing scripts for the web. Ajit Lamba is a simpleton and we wondered whether Ajay misses the glam quotient that the leading man gets to don in a TV show. "I thought a lot and later agreed to play this role. I feel that such a character like Ajit has not been explored on Indian | Click Here...
Exclusive: Crackdown fame Tauqeer Alam Khan bags Flipkart series Lalla
Crackdown fame Tauqeer Alam Khan has bagged his next challenging work on the space of web!! Tauqeer will be seen playing the role of a cop in Flipkart Video's upcoming series titled Lalla. IWMBuzz.com recently wrote exclusively about senior actor Mohd Zeeshan Ayyub playing the lead character in the above-mentioned series . We now hear of Tauqeer playing a crucial role. Tauqeer has featured in Haseena Parkar. Lalla is produced by I Dreams Productions. We buzzed Tauqeer but did not get any revert. Watch this space at IWMBuzz.com for exclusive updates. | Click Here...
Exclusive: Sachin Parikh bags Voot Select’s Crackdown season 2
Sachin Parikh, the versatile actor, who has entertained masses in projects Ek Deewaana Tha, Iss Pyaar Ko Kya Naam Doon – Ek Baar Phir?, Jahan Pe Basera Ho, Na Bole Tum Na Maine Kuch Kaha, is on a roll. Earlier we had exclusively reported about the actor being roped in for Hotstar’s upcoming series Kingmaker. Now, we hear he has bagged another web show. As per sources, Sachin will be a part of Voot Select’s action-drama Crackdown season 2 by Apoorva Lakhia. The actor will play a pivotal role in the project. The first season of Crackdown revolves around RAW (Research and | Click Here...
Exclusive: Shriya Pilgaonkar in Arre’s next project for Amazon miniTV
Shriya Pilgaonkar, the web queen, who has entertained masses in projects like Mirzapur, The Gone Game and Crackdown, is all set to charm audiences with her new project. As per a credible source, Shriya has signed a new project which is tentatively named Mia by Arre. If sources are to be believed it is for Amazon’s free video entertainment service on its shopping app – miniTV. The actress is shooting for the same in Goa along with the team. The above-mentioned project is being directed by Vikram Rai. The team plans to make an official announcement soon. We buzzed Shr | Click Here...
Ankur Bhatia reveals his ‘dress to kill’ on a perfect date
Young heartthrob Ankur Bhatia, who has impressed viewers with his acting chops on various OTT shows Aarya, Crackdown and films like Sarbjit and Haseena Parkar, has been on top of his fashion game. His red carpet style and looks have left everyone speechless over the years. The actor got in a candid chat with IWMBuzz.com for our fun fashion segment and spoke about his fashion and style. What is #ishtyle for you in one word? Wacky Favourite item in your wardrobe… My leather belt, which I have been using for 15 years now. | Click Here...
The digital space has allowed every actor worth his salt to explore himself: Iqbal Khan
Iqbal Khan the favourite actor of many has entertained his fans and well-wishers with some soul-stirring performances in TV and web. He has of late been seen picking up tough and different kinds of roles on the digital space. His recent performance in Apoorva Lakhia’s web series for Voot, Crackdown is well-etched in the minds of his fans. In an exclusive conversation with IWMBuzz.com, Iqbal Khan talks of his experience working for the web platform and on his likings. Excerpts: Tell us about your Crackdown experience. W | Click Here...
I have known Saqib Saleem for almost 15 years now: Crackdown actor Mudasir Bhat
The spy espionage thriller series ‘Crackdown’ has been doing well with the audience. The show received applause for its stellar casting and storyline. Actor Mudasir Bhat who was an intregal part of the show has been receiving praises for his show. The actor who considers Crackdown as his big break talks about his character, Kabir, a RAW agent, his equation with Saqib Saleem and how cricket played a common role for them. “Crackdown was a big break for me. I always had a wish to do a show which has something to do with patriotism and national intelligence. These kind of shows are | Click Here...
There can’t be another Apoorva Lakhia ever in the industry: Tanya Desai on her Crackdown experience
Actress Tanya Desai who was seen in Rahul Roy’s Night and Fog has recently played an interesting character in Voot Select’s web-series directed by Apoorva Lakhia, titled Crackdown. The actress also made her debut in Tamil cinema opposite Daniel Balaji in Godman. Says Tanya, “Working with Apoorva Lakhia is the best experience of my life. I feel super proud that I got this opportunity to work under his supervision. There can’t be another Apoorva Lakhia ever in the industry. The way he works is very phenomenal as words cannot describe him. He is one of the most talented men I h | Click Here...
Akshay Kumar is my inspiration: Saqib Saleem
Voot Select recently launched its latest original Crackdown. Bollywood Director Apoorva Lakhia made his directorial web debut with this action-packed espionage thriller. Crackdown boasts of a fantastic ensemble cast including Saqib Saleem, Iqbal Khan, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Waluscha De Sousa, Rajesh Tailang, and Ankur Bhatia amongst others. Crackdown revolves around a covert operations wing that tries to crack through multiple smaller decoys, to uncover a larger conspiracy that threatens national security. In the process, they find an a | Click Here...
As an actor, when you act in different mediums you polish your craft: Shriya Pilgaonkar
Young and talented Shriya Pilgaonkar, who was recently seen in Voot Select original The Gone Game, is yet again entertaining audiences in Voot Select’s latest offering Crackdown. The story revolves around a covert operations wing that tries to crack through multiple smaller decoys to uncover a larger conspiracy that threatens national security. In the process, they find an able ally in a girl whose identity remains a mystery. Talking about her versatile character in Crackdown, Shriya says, “For m | Click Here...
Review Of Voot Select’s Crackdown: A Crackling Espionage Thriller
Crackdown (Voot Select) Starring Iqbal Khan, Saqib Salim, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Rajesh Tailang Directed by Apoorva Lakhia Rating: **** Crackdown, the new suave series on RAW activities, treads on a familiar ground—RAW agents with problems amongst themselves trying to protect the country from terrorists with scars running across their cheeks with the dastardly ambition to match. But this one does it with style. If you have seen Apoorva Lakhia's large-screen projects you would see he has a knack of filming arresting action scenes. Crackdown too has its share | Click Here...
Ajay Chaudhary to play the anti-hero in ALTBalaji series Dr Donn
Dr. Donn the upcoming ALTBalaji series produced by Zeeshan Quadri’s Friday 2 Friday Entertainers Pvt. Ltd, will feature actors Nakul Sahdev, Shweta Basu Prasad, Vikram Kochhar, Aadesh Chaudhary, Akshay Dogra and many others. Actor Ajay Chaudhary who is presently seen playing a terrorist in Voot’s Crackdown, directed by Apoorva Lakhia will play a crucial role in the series. As per a reliable source, “Ajay Chaudhary will play an anti-hero in Dr. Donn. This will be another challenging role for the actor.” We buzzed Ajay but could not get through. We reached | Click Here...
It was a lifetime experience shooting with Apoorva Lakhia Sir for Crackdown: Ajay Chaudhary
Ajay Chaudhary is happy and satisfied with the scope he got in the Apoorva Lakhia directed web-series Crackdown that will beam on Voot. For the first time in his career, Ajay will don the role of a terrorist for which he has worked really hard. Last seen on television in the Sony SAB show Tenali Rama, Ajay tells us, “This has been a lifetime experience for me shooting with Apoorva Lakhia. I was not told about it being Apporva Sir’s series when I auditioned. I was thrilled when I was told by Apoorva Sir that I am playing the role. It is an important role, and there is a hug | Click Here...
Superstar Amitabh Bachchan launches the exclusive First Look of Voot Select’s upcoming espionage thriller – Crackdown
Earlier this week, the B- town went buzzing as Voot Select unveiled the poster of its upcoming original Crackdown starring Saqib Salim, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Iqbal Khan, Waluscha, Rajesh Tailang, and Ankur Bhatia while marking the digital debut of the ace filmmaker Apoorva Lakhia. Heightening the excitement, Superstar Amitabh Bachchan put out the first look of the show, an action-packed teaser giving viewers’ a quick glimpse into the show. Brimming with high octane sequence, powerful visuals and spectacular cast, the first look of | Click Here...
Saba Saudagar and Ekavali Khanna in Voot Select’s Crackdown
IWMBuzz.com has been updating audiences about the latest developments of Director Apoorva Lakhia’s web-series for Voot titled Crackdown. We have exclusively reported about Saqib Saleem, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Iqbal Khan, Ankur Bhatia, Waluscha De Sousa being part of the stellar cast. We now hear actresses Saba Saudagar (Gandii Baat) and Ekavali Khanna (Angrezi Mein Kehte Hain) being part of the project. The two play important characters in the series. We buzzed the actresses but could not get through for comments. We reached out to the spokesperson at Voot but did | Click Here...
Tauqeer Alam Khan joins the cast of Apoorva Lakhia’s series Crackdown
Crackdown the Apoorva Lakhia series on Voot which was earlier titled Raftaar will stream soon. IWMBuzz.com has been exclusively writing about the cast in the series. We have till now written about Saqib Saleem, Shriya Pilgaonkar, Iqbal Khan, Waluscha De Sousa being part of the project. We now hear of actor Tauqeer Alam Khan being part of the series. As per a reliable source, “Tauqeer will play an interesting role in Crackdown.” We buzzed the spokesperson at Voot but did not get revert. Watch this space at IWMBuzz.com for exclusive updates. | Click Here...