Mirzya - movie review

If you love until it hurts, there can be no more hurt… only love

Mirzya is an epic love story that plays out in contemporary times – inspired by the folk tale of “the legend of Mirza – Sahiban. Mirzya’s stunning visuals keep you hypnotized and take you to a different world all together.

This fantasy romantic thriller has the basic premise inspired by the Punjabi folklore of Mirza Sahiban. We have heard of Heer Ranjha and Sohni Mahiwal. In the folk lore story of Mirza-Sahiban, the couple meets with a tragic ending. So does this film.

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra the director presents the age-old story in a radical, modern understanding of the tale. The story telling goes into flashback mode repeatedly narrating those significant milestones in the lives of the lovers. Read more: http://www.filmytown.com/movies/mirzya-movie-review/

AMITABH BACHCHAN AND GRAPHIC INDIA PARTNER WITH DISNEY CHANNEL INDIA FOR A NEW ANIMATED SUPERHERO SERIES, “ASTRA FORCE”

Amitabh Bachchan and Graphic India partner with Disney Channel India for a new Animated Superhero Series, “ASTRA FORCE”

Graphic India and Disney Channel to release the first look of Astra on Mr. Bachchan’s birthday

8th October 2016: In the month of August last year, Graphic India and Disney Channel India announced the production of the superhero animated series -“Astra Force.” with legendary icon, Amitabh Bachchan. Slated to go on-air on Disney Channel soon, Graphic India and Disney Channel India will reveal the first look of the series on the occasion of Mr. Bachchan’s birthday – 11th October as a special surprise for the millions of fans around the world.

Read more at: http://www.filmytown.com/animated-superhero-series-astra-force-sees-amitabh-bachchan/

Akshay Manwani captures the magic of Nasir Husain’s films in print

Mumbai, October 7, 2016: 
Jio MAMI 18th Mumbai Film Festival with Star will launch ‘Music, Masti, Modernity – The Cinema of Nasir Husain’, written by Akshay Manwani. The book is based on the legendary producer, director and screenwriter Nasir Husain and will be launched at the festival on October 22, 2016.

To celebrate the launch of the book, Nasir Husain’s cult musical hit, the film Teesri Manzil will be screened at the event. The iconic movie was a box office hit. The movie had some memorable hit numbers like, ‘O Haseena Zulfowali’ and ‘O Mere Sona re Sona’ which were composed by legendary music director R D Burman.

The book launch will be followed by a panel discussion about Nasir Husain’s cinema and how it has shaped generations of directors. The moderator for the panel will be author and documentary film maker Nasreen Munni Kabir. The panel will include actor Aamir Khan, director Mansoor Khan, writer Akshay Manwani and Producer Nuzhat Khan at the festival.

Read more at: http://www.filmytown.com/magic-nasir-husains-films-captured-print/