Chandrakant Singh’s BEING ALIVE featuring Rajpal Yadav, Sezal Sharma, Niharika Raizada streams on JioCinema

Team of BEING ALIVE - Rajpal Yadav, Chandrakant Singh, Sezal Sharma, Niharica Raizada

Celebrated Indian filmmaker Chandrakant Singh continues to make significant strides in both commercial and festival cinema. His latest short film, Being Alive, featuring Rajpal Yadav, Sezal Sharma, and Niharika Raizada, was showcased at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024 and is now available for streaming on JioCinema.

 

Singh’s recent trilogy of short films—Scapegoat, Parchaiyaan featuring Tanuj Virwani and Sezal Sharma and Being Alive—has garnered international acclaim, with each project premiering at prestigious film festivals over the past three years. Notably, Parchaiyaan was selected by the Puente Cinematográfico International Film Festival, further cementing Singh’s reputation in the global festival circuit.

In parallel with his festival endeavors, Singh remains active in the commercial film industry. His recent directorial venture, Kya Masti Kya Dhoom, premiered last month on the Waves OTT platform, showcasing his versatility and commitment to diverse storytelling.

Singh completed his filmmaking skills with a nine-month course in scripting and direction at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. His career began with assistant directorial roles in the late-1990s, eventually leading to his directorial debut with Rama Rama Kya Hai Dramaaa in 2008. Over the years, Singh has directed a range of films, including Bin Bulaye Baraati (2011), Be Careful (2011), and Main Zaroor Aaunga (2019).

 

Singh’s dedication to both commercial and realistic cinema underscores his passion for the art form. By investing his own resources into projects that explore the depths of human experience, he bridges the gap between mainstream entertainment and thought-provoking storytelling.

 

As he continues to navigate the realms of commercial and festival cinema, Chandrakant Singh remains a dynamic force in the Indian film industry, committed to delivering compelling narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide. Very Soon Chandrakant Singh will start the shooting of his next short film which will screen in Cannes Films Festival.

RAM RATAN – Movie review

Genre: Drama   Recommended: General Audience   Released: 3 November 2017 
Starring: Daisy Shah, Rishi Bhutani, Kangna Sharma, Rajpal Yadav, Satish Kaushik
Directed by: Govind Sakariya

A social family drama with Daisy Shah playing the lead role of Ratan, a modern day girl with a forward thinking attitude and behavior but is still deep rooted in the Indian culture. The film revolves around her right till the end.

Ratan is married to the boy of her choice – Ram (Rishi Bhutani) who seems to reciprocate Ratan’s love for him. But this happiness seems to be short lived as Ratan gets to know that Ram is a playboy who flirts and dates other girls.

Things reach to such a level that Ratan makes up her mind to give back to her philandering husband and for this issue she ropes in her husband’s best friends who willingly oblige the lady to execute a plan where Ram meets with an accident and is taken to the hospital.

This accident was preplaned in such a way that Ram is supposed to be hurt not to a great extent and it happens exactly the way they have planned. Further for such a motive Ratan is also supported by Ram’s elder brother and his wife (Mahesh Thakur and Sudha Chandran). Read full review at: http://www.filmytown.com/movies/ram-ratan-movie-review/

Rakhi Sawant launched music of film "KUTUMB" (The Family)

A grand evening for film "KUTUMB" (The Family) on 9th March 2017 at 'The Classic Club's, Andheri West, where versatile and controversial actress Rakhi Sawant launched the music of this film. A film made under the banner of Shyam Entertainment Pvt.Ltd. Its directed by Amit Shree Yadav, Produced By Shyam Avtar Kedia & Music by Aryan Jaiin.

Noteable point of this film is that actor Rajpal Yadav who is playing main protagonist in this film has rendered a Holi song for first time in his career.

Music was apriciated by each and every guest, as the story of film reflect a love bond between a family, where four brothers sacrifices their happiness for the fifth youngest brother, resembling Pandavas, rest is the story to watch.

Starring- Rajpal Yadav, Alok Nair, Ritu Sharma, Indrapal Yadav, Ashish Shukla, Raj Meena, Amit Singh, Vaishali Shrivastav, Nikita Jaiswal & Alok Nath

Fourth Song Of ''SHRAAP'' Recorded

Music director Altsaf Sayyad, singer Lalitya Munsha, leading lady Kavita Radheshyam and writer-director Faisal Saif

The fourth song of  Neelam Sharma Entertainment's maiden venture "Shraap'' was recorded on 19th March at R & Reggae Studio where the song was recorded in the voice of Lalitya Munsha. 

The song was penned by Atiya Sayyed and tuned by Altaf Sayyad..

The film is written and directed by Faisal Saif and it stars Rajpal Yadav, Kavita Radheshyam, Dev Sharma, Aman Verma, Amita Nagia, Nishant Pandey, Puneet Vashishth, Naseer Abdulla, Anupam Shyam and Aryan Vaid. 

Kannad star Mythriya Gowda is being introduced in it.

The film produced by Neelam Sharma and co-produced by Sanjay Sharma is India's first vampire film and for it Shibani Kashyap has also recorded two songs and it has cinematography by Sharath Kumar, and editing by Ashutosh Anand Verma.

- Inder Mohan Pannu

BUMPER DRAW - Hindi Movie review

Rating:  *** 1/2

A hilarious film centered around two pivotal characters – Farooque a cabbie & William the conman. A third funny character Sunderlal (a villager) who comes to Mumbai in search of a job gets involved with them in a strange situation.

This comedy drama has been shot in real locations in all over Mumbai which features Mahim slums and the Bhindi Bazaar in South Mumbai.

The film begins with an old Parsi Man Pestonji who narrates his tale to a Television Channel, the adventure which begin with Farooque’s taxi accidentally knocking off the old Parsi gentleman. The burden of getting him treated with First-Aid falls on them else, the crowd would run riot with the cab driver as usually it happens in Mumbai.

Twist in the story appears when the doctor realises that the injured old Parsi man is missing and there is a reward of Rupees 50 lakhs to anyone who brings him back to his house. This is the BUMPER DRAW (PRIZE).

Superlative performances from Rajpal Yadav, Subrat Dutta and Zakir Hussain. It is this trio that acts as a tripod stand making the film stand out from other ordinary comedy fares in the filmy town.

An extra Half Star for the performances.

- Read the full review and see more pics at: 
http://www.filmytown.com/movies/bumper-draw-hindi-movie-review/#sthash.1fe9jDgT.dpuf

Bumper Draw team meets CM of Uttarakhand Harish Rawat

Bumper Draw team meets CM of Uttarakhand Harish Rawat. 

Mumbai, 6th October 2015 : Bumper Draw team attended Dehradun International Film Festival at Uttarakhand for the promotion of their upcoming film. Lead actor Rajpal Yadav, director-producer Irshad Khan along with co-producer Dinesh Kumar and associate producer J.P Tiwari were present at the festival. 

Adding to that, the team visited students of Selaqui International School as well to promote their film and to interact with the young minds of the school. The team of ‘Bumper Draw’ along with promoting their movie in Dehradun met Honorable Chief Minister of Uttarakhand Shri Harish Rawat . 

Discussing over development of cinema in state and plans of making their second film in Uttarakhand, the makers of the movie and Honorable CM shared moments of great sight of future development. Bumper Draw is an upcoming Hindi movie starring Rajpal Yadav, Zakir Husaain, Rushad Rana, Bomi Dotiwala and Omkar Das Manikpuri. 

This Laughter riot has been produced and directed by Irshad Khan. This comedy genre movie has been shot in real locations in all over Mumbai which features Mahim slums, Bhindi Bazaar in it as well. Film Bumper Draw is a laughter riot which shows a one day story and life of two characters – Sunderlal and Farooq who get along with each other in a strange situation. 

Later, they both encounter Pestonji, an old Parsi man who doubles up their existing heap of problems. Although, Pestonji in the end turns out to be a life changing reward for both of them. 

How Sunderlal and Farooq manage to get out of the big mess they fall into and how their fate changes in just a day gets disclosed on 16th October 2015, so hit your nearest theatres to watch this laughter riot. 

Hilarious Bumper Draw to tickle your funny bones on 16 October

Comic flick Bumper Draw to release on 16^th October

Upcoming comic flick Bumper Draw has been scheduled to release on 16^th October.

This Hindi film stars Rajpal Yadav, Omkarnath Manikpuri (Natha), Zakir Hussain & Rushad Rana in the lead roles.

Directed & produced by Irshad Khan, Bumper Draw is written by Rashid Khan.

Bumper Draw is a hilarious film about two characters – Sunderlal & Farooq who befriend each other in a strange situation.

After which, they both encounter Pestonji, an old Parsi man who adds to their existing list of problems.

However at the end, Pestonji is the one who turns out to be a reward for both of them.

Co-Producers are Raj Patel, Reshma Khan & Dinesh Kumar while S Kannan is the DOP. Rahul Mishra is the music composer.

- See more at: http://www.filmytown.com/bumper-draw-tickle-16-october/#sthash.trheIYoA.dpuf

Main Tera Hero - Film Review

Our Hero manages to date two girls at the same time

Rating: ***

It is an entertaining romantic drama lacks logic and is high on theatrics targeted at the masses, which takes Our Hero from the mountainous Ooty, to the fun college campus of Bangalore, and then to a beautiful mansion, in visitors paradise Thailand.
Our Love Story begins with the Mischievous, Clever, Charming, a Daredevil and the HERO – Seenu (Varun Dhawan) who falls in love with Sunaina (Ileana D’cruz).

On the first day of his college in Bangalore, he instantly falls in love with Sunaina (Ileana DCruz), unaware that Inspector Angad (Arunoday Singh) has terrorized her and wouldn’t let her even speak to other boys in the college.

Seenu outwits Angad, mentors Sunaina to gather guts to come out against the cop, and just as they openly move around, Sunaina is kidnapped and taken to Thailand. The cop has joined hands with the don in Thailand, since the don’s daughter Ayesha (Nargis Fakhri) has fallen in love with our Hero and Seenu is then summoned to Thailand.

It is full of corny dialogues that transport you to David Dhawan-Govinda era of the 1990s.

Full review and more pics at:http://www.filmytown.com/movies/main-tera-hera-film-review/

Gang of Ghosts - Hindi film Review

Rating: **

A haunted mansion in Mumbai is to be demolished making way for a glitzy shopping mall. The gang of harmless Ghosts of different eras and social spheres residing in this house are to be dislocated.

A remake of the commercially successful Bengali film Bhooter Bhabishyat, Gang of Ghosts comes up as mish-mashed comedy with sub-plots and undesirable buffoonery.

Some of these dilapidated disputed buildings were haunted by Ghosts who had taken shelter there over centuries. They were evicted and are homeless today. There is no rehabilitation package on offer. Politicians, media, intellectuals, civic society- no one gives a dam to them. After all, Ghosts can’t vote.

Royal Mansion is one such heritage property which is rented out for film shoots to facilitate its maintenance. A heroine faints during a shooting allegedly sighting Ghost in a mirror. A filmmaker on a reconnaissance trip to the building gets to hear of a spooky story revolving around the house.

- More pics and full review at: http://www.filmytown.com/movies/gang-ghosts-film-review/