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SONA SPA movie review – Tongue-in-cheek wisdom poised between existential home-truths and plain nuttiness
Makarand Deshpande welcomes you into an amazing world of what-ifs
The hypnotic hypothesis of Makarand Deshpande’s play renders itself into a quirky, sometimes exasperating, sometimes invigorating peep into the troubled psyche of sleepless souls. Click here to read moreClick to Comment
Sona Spa trailer: Naseeruddin Shah is sinister in the futuristic thriller!
The movie based on a rather unique concept of sleep looks dark and interesting
Any role that Naseerudin Shah plays, the actor gives his best. And according to him, his role in Sona Spa was very easy. Naseer who plays a Godman in Click here to read moreDelhi gang-rape case: Ranveer Singh, Deepika Padukone join a silent protest led by Shabana Azmi
B-town celebs made an attempt to draw attention to the issue of crime against women
As the Delhi gang-rape victim succumbed to injuries in Singapore, there was furore all across the country. And Bollywood celebrities, enraged by the shocking Click here to read moreRajinikanth’s ‘Kochadaiyaan’ adds to cast
Katrina Kaif, Sarath Kumar and Sneha join the list of actor’s in Rajinikanth’s latest film
The Superstar’s Kochadaiyaan continues to be in the news. After we heard about the strong possibility of our Katrina Kaif joining the cast, now come some confirmed tidings. Tamil powerhouse Sarath Kumar is all set to play a pivotal role in Thalaivar’s next outing. He will play Rajini’s brother-in-law. He’ll essay the role of Sneha’s husband, a role that the Superstar thought he was apt for after watching his tremendous performance in the Mammootty-starrer Pazhassi Raja. Incidentally, the film will be Sneha’s last as she’s set to retire from the arclights after making her relationship with actor Prasanna public. Click here to read morePooja Gandhi goes semi-nude
In what would be seen as a desperate attempt to revive her sinking career, Pooja Gandhi takes a bold step and bares it all for the big screen. The sexy south actor has gone semi-nude for a sequence in her Kannada film, Dandupalaya
After Hansika Motwani, now Pooja Gandhi is set to play the role of a gangster from the gang of ‘Dandupalya’ in the film. The movie is loosely based on the real life story of the ‘Dhandupalya’ gang who sent shock waves to Bengaluru citizens with their inhuman ways of killing. The culprits are still today serving their term in the prison. Click here to read moreMakarand Deshpande: I don’t take life seriously
A theatre enthusiast and performer par excellence Makarand Deshpande enjoys living life on his own terms. After over 40 films and innumerable plays, the actor-director-writer is hungry to experiment even more. Theatre is his first love; film acting a perpetual second choice. And combining both has given him a colourful portfolio that he admits happened to him, luck by chance…
When he is not busy doing theatre, you will find Makarand Deshpande in films. “Honestly speaking, I do films only when I need money to run my theatre company, Ansh, otherwise I am comfortable doing plays, directing them or writing them. Theatre is the medium I love most,” says the 45-year-old multitasker. His curly mop of hair bobs up and down as he speaks, complete with theatrical gestures. Be it his portrayal of a goon in the Aamir Khan starrer Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak, a lawyer in Ram Gopal Varma’s Satya or a fakir dancing with Shahrukh Khan in Ashutosh Gowariker’s Swades, Makarand Deshapnde has always stood out for the quirky characters he sketched on the big screen. Click here to read moreUrmila Matondkar turns to Marathi television
The Rangeela girl, who is lacking film offers these days, is now going to judge a reality show on Zee Marathi
Urmila Matondkar is all set to make her debut on Marathi television with Zee Marathi’s upcoming reality show, Marathi Paul Padte Pudhe – Atkepar Zenda. The show is sponsored by Kesari Tours and Urmila will be seen judging the contestants accompanying actor-director Makarand Deshpande. The reality show is popular among Maharashtrian TV viewers and Urmila’s entry in this season promises to make it a rocking schedule. Click here to read moreMY FRIEND PINTO quick movie review: Cute, but boring
Prateik is good, but the film is not
Ever since Prateik (no Babbar, please) made his filmy debut in Jaane Tu… Ya Jaane Na, and followed it up with an impressive performance in Dhobi Ghat, we have been eager to watch him in a full-fledged lead role. And My Friend Pinto, we thought, would showcase his acting talent. Click here to read more
