Manoj Bajpayee’s international film is flying high at fests

Actor Sridevi’s thriller drama film, Mom, is set to release in 21 screens in Russia, 9 screens in Poland and 3 screens in the Czech Republic in mid October. To reach out to a wider audience in the Russian market, the film is also being dubbed in Russian. Directed by Ravi Udyawar, the film also features Akshaye Khanna and Nawazuddin Siddiqui in pivotal roles. It released in India on June 7, is Sridevi’s 300th film and is about how far a mother can go for the sake of her children. The film was also released in countries like the UK, the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Singapore. The film has been well received by audiences and critics. “With the appreciation we have received for Mom

AAM I COMING TO POLITICS TO ACQUIRE PROPERTY FOR MY GRANDCHILD? I’D RAISE ISSUES KAMAL HAASAN, ACTOR ctor Manoj Bajpayee’s first international project, In The Shadows (Gali Guliyaan), is selected at a popular Mumbai-based film festival. The film had its maiden world premiere at the prestigious Busan Film Festival, and now is selected at the festival for its India Gold Section category. “The film that features actors such as Ranvir Shorey, Neeraj Kabi and Shahana Goswami has been nominated along with other prominent films. The seven-day festival is known for showcasing the latest independent cinema and art house films alongside movies from Bollywood, Hollywood and other countries,” says a source. AMIT JI (AMITABH BACHCHAN) TOLD ME, NEVER COMMIT SUCH A MISTAKE. NEVER TAKE A BREAK (FROM FILMS) ANIL KAPOOR, ACTOR across the world, we are pretty sure the audiences in Russia, Czech Republic and Poland will also give us a positive response. The film’s universal message and Sridevi’s acting has made it what it is,” says producer Boney Kapoor, who is also Sridevi’s husband. When contacted, the actor, who is known for films such as Aligarh (2015) and Gangs Of Wasseypur (2012), says, “It is a great achievement for a film which narrates a brave story and has been non-compromising in it. It is huge news for us that our film has been selected in the India Gold Section as a competitor. Being part of such prestigious festivals, first Busan and now this, it’s been quite a fun journey for us. It’s a special feeling as it is our own home festival which has always acknowledged some great cinema. We are excited to be part of the festival and are looking forward to it.”

The seven-day festival is known for showcasing the latest independent cinema and art house films. MANOJ BAJPAYEE, ACTOR

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