‘Four Pillars of Basement is a Psycho Thriller’ - Dillzan Wadia

Though he has played the lead actor in Phir Ek Sazish, Bollywood Villa, Sarforshi which have already been released and met mediocre reception from the audience.

Dillzan Wadia humbly says, “This is my first fresh Big Film. I have put in more than 100 % in it. Yes, I have great expectations from my latest film FOUR PILLARS OF BASEMENT.

“I have seen those times when I didn’t have work and had to accept whatever was dished out to me. This is out and out a different film in terms of its story, direction and even my looks,” he said.

“We worked much on my looks, I had to look like a Security-in-Charge. I had to have the mannerisms of those guys who day-in-day-out perform their duties which makes our lives simpler and safer,” says Dillzan.

The story is by Rajan Safri Lucknowi. Dillzan was so impressed with it that for the last 2 years, he went around talking to several producers, read it out to them. The story hinges on the shoulder of the protagonist.

“We have put in more than the budget amount of time, money, efforts, shooting days and even post productions. Finally the P & A. Its promos have received positive hype from the people, and I really pray to God that I would not disappoint them,” reveals Dillzan .

Four Pillars of Basement is a one night story. It is a woman-oriented film. I play 2 different characters in the film. One is the guy who has escaped from the Asylum, the insane character while the other is that of a Security Guard.

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FICCI FLO Film Festival in Feb 2016

Academy Award® Winning Actor Geena Davis’ Instituteto Launch Global Symposium on Gender in Media at the first FICCI FLO Film Festival

New Partnership between Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media and FICCI FLO Film Festival

October 27, Mumbai: The first FLO Film Festival organized by FICCI Ladies Organisation(FLO), Mumbai Chapter,the women’s wing of FICCI, today announces a new partnership with the Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media that will see the Festival host the Institute’s first Global Symposium on Gender in Mediain Mumbai, India inFebruary 2016. Speaking about the partnership, Academy Award®-winning actor and Founder and Chairman, Geena Davis said “Media images have a huge impact on our perceptions, and on our social and cultural beliefs and behaviours. Our new global study, explores how global films may be reinforcing negative gender stereotypes with movie audiences of all ages.” The Institute is the only research-based organisation working within the media and entertainment industry to engage, educate, and influence the need to dramatically improve gender balance, reduce stereotyping and create diverse female characters in entertainment.

Archana Garodia Gupta, National President, FLO, said, “FLO has been working to empower women, and erase gender stereotypes for three decades. Films are a very powerful medium, and have a major role to play in our perception of the world. They can help redress the balance or reinforce negative gender images. We are very excited to bring this issue to the fore in the Film Capital of the world, and hope to improve the image of women in Indian films.” At the 3rd Global Symposium on Gender in Media, the Institute will present new global research which explores the influence of film audiences in the UK, India, Nigeria, France and Brazil funded by the Oak Foundation. The Festival will open with the Symposium, (the Symposium is sponsored by Independent Television Service Inc- ITVS), which will convene eminent entertainment content creators, business leaders, actors, directors, media personalities, policy makers, to engage in dialogue around the ìnstitute’s global researchalong with two panel discussions from leading entertainment industry personalities, content creators, along with gender in media related subject matter experts.

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Prem Chopra’s New avtaar on the sets of ‘Udanchhoo’

Actor Prem Chopra and the sizzling Bruna Abdullah were recently seen on the sets of ‘Udanchhoo’ at film city. The veteran actor was seen in a fresh and unique avatar. Sitting on a grand throne covered with garlands and flowers, Prem ji was seen dressed in lustrous blue and yellow robe playing a baba. Standing beside him, with true devotion is the stunning Bruna Abdullah, redefining sexy in a sari. The scene is full of ironic comical moments with the subtext of raw reality, where disciples of ‘Baba G’(Prem Chopra) have come to seek his blessings.

Udanchhoo is a layered comedy and the script is inspired from real life events’. The protagonist and his family are sucked into the devious plot of the greedy ‘Baba G’. While Prem Chopra has a central role in the film, you will also see talented actor Rajneesh Duggal and debutant Sayesha Saigal in the lead roles.

Speaking on the subject Prem Chopra said, “I can’t divulge much right now. But this film will shed a new light on the ways of these “god men” and babas. The story is extremely fresh with unpredictable twists and is laced with humor all through.”

The Creative Director, Ravindra Sigh, “Udanchhoo is not your regular Bollywood story of a hero, villain and revenge. This is a character driven film where each one has a special role to play in the larger scheme of things. This is why when I started the casting process, I had decided to take people with a lot of experience in doing character driven roles. Prem ji and Ashutosh are a result of the same search. The film will elude you every time you think you have figured out where it is heading. It’s a great blend of comedy, complex plot  and the thrill of a heist.”