Nagesh Kukunoor
Exclusive: Amit Sial to feature in Nagesh Kukunoor’s series Trail of Assassin
Versatile actor Amit Sial who is known for his outstanding performances in noted web projects Inside Edge, Mirzapur, Hostages, Jamtara, Maharani, Kathmandu Connection etc, will play a key role in Nagesh Kukunoor's upcoming web project. The web series ‘Trail of Assassin’, is based on former journalist Anirudhya Mitra’s book ‘Ninety Days: The True Story of the Hunt for Rajiv Gandhi’s Assassin’. This web series helmed by Applause Entertainment will speak of the gut-wrenching story of Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination. This series will depict in detail the former Prime Minister | Click Here...
Exclusive: Saurabh Dubey to feature in Nagesh Kukunoor’s web series on Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination, Trail of Assassin
Nagesh Kukunoor's upcoming web series 'Trail of Assassin', is based on former journalist Anirudhya Mitra’s book ‘Ninety Days: The True Story of the Hunt for Rajiv Gandhi’s Assassin’. This web series helmed by Applause Entertainment will speak of the gut-wrenching story of Rajiv Gandhi's assassination. As we know, Rajiv Gandhi was assassinated on the night of May 21, 1991, at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu by a woman suicide bomber at a poll rally. This series will depict in detail the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi's assassination, with a blow-by-blow account of how t | Click Here...
Applause Entertainment To Produce Series On Rajiv Gandhi’s Assassination, Nagesh Kukunoor To Direct
The assassination of the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi is well known and yet there are many hidden truths behind this event which shook the world. Putting a spotlight on the immediate aftermath of this heinous crime, Applause Entertainment has greenlighted a crime procedural, based on writer Anirudhya Mitra’s recently launched book Ninety Days: The True Story of the Hunt for Rajiv Gandhi’s Assassin, Published by HarperCollins Publishers India Private Limited. The content studio recently announced an exciting slate including Tanaav, Gandhi and Scam 2003 and has now acqu | Click Here...
Modern Love Hyderabad, brings together Nagesh Kukunoor, Venkatesh Maha, Uday Gurrala & Devika Bahudhanam
Inspired by the famous New York Times column, Modern Love Hyderabad strings together six heartfelt episodes of love, directed by talented filmmakers from the Telugu industry including Nagesh Kukunoor, Venkatesh Maha, Uday Gurrala and Devika Buhadhanam and features an eclectic cast including Nithya Menen, Revathy, Aadhi Pinisetty, Ritu Varma, Abijeet Duddala, Malavika Nair, Suhasini Maniratnam, Naresh Agastya, Ulka Gupta, Naresh and Komalee Prasad. Producer and director Nagesh Kukunoor, who has also directed 3 episodes (‘My Unlikely Pandemic Partner’; ‘Fuzzy, Purple And Full Of | Click Here...
Birthday Special: A quick look at Nagesh Kukunoor’s 5 finest films
1. Dor(2008): How far would you go for love? That’s the question which the narrative softly raises .How far would YOU go to see this film? That’s the question every movie-enthusiast should ask loudly.Very frankly, Dor takes you by complete surprise. Of course you expect a certain aesthetic and technical finesse in a Nagesh Kukunoor creation. But nothing he has done so far—not the under-rated 3 Deewaarein and certainly not the hugely-feted Iqbal—prepares us for the luminous spiritual depths and the exhilarating emotional heights of Dor.The stunnin | Click Here...
Review Of City Of Dreams Season 2: Gripping Tale Of Power, Politics And Personal Losses
City Of Dreams Season 2(10 Episodes,Disney-Hotstar) Starring Atul Kulkarni, Priya Bapat, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Eijaz Khan Directed by Nagesh Kukunoor Rating: **** “Power is just an illusion…aakhir mein sirf rishe bachte hain,” the indefatigably ambitious Poornima Gaekwad, now fighting her own wily father for the chief-ministership of Maharashtra, tells a friend, a very special friend whom she has abandoned in her flurry to fly high. City Of Dreams is about power, politics and personal losses,not strictly in that order. The series ret | Click Here...
Nagesh Kukunoor On The Joys Of Revisiting City Of Dreams
In 2019 the prolific Nagesh Kukunoor made his digital debut with the stunning political series City Of Dreams produced by Applause Entertainment.Time to renew the applause. The second season of City Of Dreams is back on Disney-Hotstar from July 30. Nagesh who in his own words is “just chilling” in the US, can’t wait to see the audiences’ reaction to City Of Dreams Season 2. “We did the first season because we had a story to tell.A really powerful political story. The challenge in Season 2 was to make the story even more powerful. All ten epi | Click Here...
Breaking News: Applause Entertainment & Disney Plus Hotstar Return With City Of Dreams 2 from July 30
For my money and time , Nagesh Kukunoor’s City Of Dreams which streamed in 2019 was among the finest most sophisticated political dramas seen on the streaming platform. Those including yours truly, waiting for Season of 2 of this gripping family saga need not wait anymore.Disney+ Hotstar and Applause Entertainment show, and Nagesh Kukunoor return with another season of the series City of Dreams, showcasing how a determined and fearless Poornima(Priya Bapat) ’s fight against patriarchy continues as she locks horns with her father(Atul Kulkarni) to gain control over t | Click Here...
Applause Entertainment greenlights biopic thriller based on book adaptation of ‘The Double Life of Ramalinga Raju’
Applause Entertainment, a venture of Aditya Birla Group led by media veteran Sameer Nair is known for bringing unique and compelling content to the audiences. The prolific content studio released 11 shows across leading platforms in 2020 including recent hits like Criminal Justice- Behind Closed Doors and Scam 1992- The Harshad Mehta Story. The studio is now beginning 2021 on a high note with the announcement of a business biopic based on the book “The Double Life of Ramalinga Raju” by author Kingshuk Nag, which captures the life of former Chairman and CEO of Satyam Computer Service | Click Here...
Divya Seth in Applause Entertainment’s City of Dreams 2
City of Dreams the web-series directed by Nagesh Kukunoor and created by Applause Entertainment enthralled audiences with its story covering the mystery and thriller genres. The series that streamed on Hotstar in its first season will soon be back with a new season. City of Dreams in its first edition starred Atul Kulkarni, Priya Bapat, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Eijaz Khan and Siddharth Chandekar. News coming to us is that the second season of the series is being shot presently. Yes, you heard it right!! Actress Divya Seth who was recently seen in the ALTBalaji series | Click Here...
Review of City of Dreams: A fast-paced, gripping political drama defined by its intriguingly complex characters
Crime and politics make for striking bedfellows. So much so, that it is difficult, nay, impossible to imagine one without the other. The coming together of the twain also makes for compelling cinematic material. City of Dreams, the latest release by Hotstar under its marquee asset, Hotstar Specials, exploits the potential of this explosive combination to the hilt, resulting in a fast-paced, gripping drama that is as spellbinding to contemplate as it is riveting to watch. City of Dreams is also Applause Entertainment’s second outing in the digital arena after Criminal Justice. With | Click Here...
The real challenge was to be consistently aggressive in City of Dreams: Siddharth Chandekar
Marathi cinema's popular actor Siddharth Chandekar, who enthralled audience Classmates and Online Binline, has debuted on web with Hotstar Special titled 'City of Dreams' - a political thriller, co-created by Applause Entertainment and produced by Kukunoor Movies. Talking about his debut on web, he says, "It's my first web series and I am very nervous. I get worried when I watch my work hence I have not seen a single episode till now. I am just waiting it to get released for audiences reactions." When ask Siddharth about the series and character, he avers, "I play the role of | Click Here...
Poornima Gaikwad in City of Dreams is fearless: Priya Bapat
Enchanting beauty Priya Bapat has acted in several Marathi serials and films. A powerhouse of talent, Priya has also worked in Hindi movies like Munna Bhai MBBS and Lage Raho Munna Bhai. Now, the talented star has will be seen weaving magic in the web space. She will be seen in Applause Entertainment’s City of Dreams for Hotstar. “I am playing the role of Poornima Gaikwad, who is fearless and has a balanced personality. She is very poised and intelligent. She has a dream of being a successful successor to his father. She loves, adores and respects her family. However, he | Click Here...
Yeh Moh Moh Ke Dhaagey was one of my better TV works, yet it tanked: Eijaz Khan
Veteran film and TV actor, Eijaz Khan, who will next be seen in Applause Entertainment's Hotstar special, City of Dreams, directed by Nagesh Kukunoor, is wary of doing any more TV for the moment. “Web offers diverse and realistic stories. Working with Nagesh, who I regard as my best partner in the actor-director equation, is a treat.” Eijaz was also part of the Ullu web series, based on the Muslim practice of Nikkah Halala. Explaining his reluctance to return to TV, something which he has done for years (Kkavyanjali, Kyaa Hoga Nimmo Kaa and Laut Aao Trisha), Eijaz says, | Click Here...
Amit Sadh to play ‘Major Tango’ in Applause Entertainment’s military drama ‘India Strikes-10 Days’
Applause Entertainment, the content studio from the Aditya Birla Group headed by Sameer Nair, is set to bring a gritty, realistic and dramatic recounting of the recent Uri terror attacks onto the web. Keeping to its promise of delivering premium quality shows with relevant topics, they announced India Strikes- 10 Days, a multi- season web series with a talented cast and show runner Samar Khan of Irada Entertainment. The thrilling web series will be featuring none other than the talented actor Amit Sadh as the lead. Having made an impact with his performances in films like | Click Here...
Applause Entertainment appoints Ashok A Cherian as Head of Marketing and Revenue
Applause Entertainment, the Sameer Nair led Content Studio from the Aditya Birla Group, has announced the appointment of Ashok A Cherian as their Head of Marketing and Revenue. At Applause Entertainment, Ashok will lead integrated marketing and brand building and drive revenue for the brand. Ashok has over 19 years of rich and varied experience across Print, Television, Consulting and Retail. Prior to Applause, Ashok was the CMO at SMAAASH Entertainment for four years, where he was part of the core | Click Here...
Uday Tikekar in Applause Entertainment’s Mayanagari #CityofDreams
Senior actor Uday Tikekar, who was last seen in TV’s Krishndasi will be part of Applause Entertainment’s upcoming series, Mayanagari #CityOfDreams directed by Nagesh Kukunoor. As we know, the political drama has Atul Kulkarni, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Priya Bapat and Eijaz Khan in central roles. Uday has been roped in to play the role of Jiten Pandya, the Party treasurer. The series will see Sachin in the role of the Chief Minister and the the story will dwell on power, corruption, deceit that affects the society of Mumbai in today’s times. When contacted, Uday c | Click Here...
Sandeep Kulkarni and Flora Saini bag City of Dreams
Applause Entertainment is churning original content and is giving tough competition to other OTT platforms. Audience is aware that filmmaker Nagesh Kukunoor is directing a political drama set in the backdrop of modern day Mumbai titled City of Dreams. The web series is a gritty and violent story of power, corruption and deceit. It will also showcase the dark underbelly of the political world. Now, we have learnt that Popular actors Sandeep Kulkarni (D-Day) and Flora Saini (Begum Jaan) have joined the ensemble cast. The series will also feature Priya Bapat and Pavleen Gu | Click Here...
Applause Entertainment ropes in ace director Nagesh Kukunoor for ‘City of Dreams’
Applause Entertainment, helmed by entertainment veteran Sameer Nair, ropes in celebrated director Nagesh Kukunoor for a powerful political drama set in the backdrop of modern day Mumbai. Titled, ‘City of Dreams’, the series is a gritty, violent story of power, corruption and deceit. ‘A single stone thrown in a seemingly placid lake sets off a series of ripples that touch everyone; hurt many.’ City of Dreams is the story of the feud within the Gaikwad family, which erupts after an assassination attempt on a polariz | Click Here...