<keyword id="20142841" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Dev-Patel" source="keywords">Dev Patel</keyword>'s directorial debut, <keyword id="20142840" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Monkey-Man" source="keywords">Monkey Man</keyword> has been hailed as a gripping revenge thriller with profound social commentary and has stirred anticipation worldwide. However, it sadly remains conspicuously absent from Indian screens — the very country its story is rooted in. The film, starring Patel as a vigilante seeking his mother's killers, tackles sensitive themes like corruption, poverty, and the caste system, all set in a dystopian vision of India. Inspired by Hindu mythology, Korean thrillers, and action classics like Bruce Lee films and The Raid: Redemption, Monkey Man promised a thrilling ride for action movie enthusiasts. However, the film's release seems to be stuck in the web of India's <keyword id="20140954" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Central-Board-of-Film-Certification" source="keywords">Central Board of Film Certification</keyword> (CBFC). While not officially banned, a Hindu report suggests the CBFC has refused to screen Monkey Man for its advisory panel, effectively delaying its release indefinitely. As per reports, the movie was to be screened for the CBFC’s Examining Committee on April 19. <keyword id="20168654" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Universal-Studios" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Universal Studios" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Universal Studios">Universal Studios</keyword>, the film's distributor, reportedly made alterations to comply with the censor's demands. Scenes highlighting the "nexus between religion and politics" were trimmed, and the colour of political banners was changed from saffron to red. Despite these efforts, the film hasn't been reviewed by the CBFC, exceeding the five-day deadline for such decisions. This is not the first time the <keyword id="19939714" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Censor-Board" source="keywords">Censor Board</keyword> has attempted to curb content that critiques the country’s political climate. In recent years, several Western documentaries and films that highlight the far-right’s ideologies have been a consistent source of frustration to the CBFC and politicians as well. While ensuring films are suitable for different age groups is important, having a Censor Board susceptible to government influence and possessing authority to request edits or deny certification is problematic. History demonstrates that censorship decisions often prioritise moral, religious, sectarian, and political considerations over the legality of the content itself. This frequently restricts both creators' and viewers' choices and their right to express themselves. In India, the right for films to be able to exercise freedom to create their art without undue legal or conventional constraints was affirmed by the Supreme Court under Article 19(1)(a) of the Constitution. To seriously consider reforming India's censorship system in a way that broadens options for creators and viewers while reducing political interference in film content and dialogue, experts propose a marketplace approach to film screening. This would necessitate a comprehensive restructuring of the CBFC through legislation and granting more authority to private film certification bodies. Until these reforms come into place — if they do — we can only wait and see if we get to enjoy movies like Monkey Man, which is a story of an underdog street fighter who rises to become a symbol of hope for the oppressed. For now, it is obvious that before he can fight villains on screen, the Monkey Man must win the battle it is locked in with censorship.

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Tuesday, May 14: Curtains on the 77th <keyword id="19999643" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Cannes-Film-Festival" source="keywords">Cannes Film Festival</keyword> are set to rise today, with anticipation filling the air at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in <keyword id="6366702" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="cannes" source="Orion">Cannes</keyword>, France. The grand opening promises a spectacle, with the unveiling of Greta Gerwig's esteemed jury and the presentation of an honorary <keyword id="21348893" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Palme-dOr" source="keywords">Palme d'Or</keyword> to the illustrious Meryl Streep. Leading the charge into cinematic splendour will be Quentin Dupieux's uproarious French comedy, 'The Second Act', chosen as the festival's opening delight. India will shine brightly on the Cannes stage this year. <keyword id="21272693" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Payal-Kapadia" source="keywords">Payal Kapadia</keyword>'s luminous creation, '<keyword id="21272312" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="All-We-Imagine-As-Light" source="Orion">All We Imagine As Light</keyword>', will mark a triumphant return for Indian cinema after 30 years of absence from the Palme d'Or competition. The last Indian film to vie for this most prestigious Cannes award was the 1994 Malayalam-language drama ‘Swaham’, directed by Shaji N. Karun. Among the attendees, <keyword id="20102038" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Aishwarya-Rai-Bachchan" source="keywords">Aishwarya Rai Bachchan</keyword> will grace the red carpet once again, radiating elegance alongside <keyword id="545350" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Aditi-Rao-Hydari" source="Orion">Aditi Rao Hydari</keyword> and <keyword id="19902028" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="sobhita-dhulipala" source="keywords">Sobhita Dhulipala</keyword>. Adding to the allure, <keyword id="19909596" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Kiara-Advani" source="keywords">Kiara Advani</keyword> will reportedly represent India at the Women in Cinema Gala Dinner. Hosted by Vanity Fair in collaboration with the Red Sea Film Foundation, the event brings together six talented women from around the world and honours their accomplishments in the entertainment industry. Despite the anticipation surrounding films and stars, much attention has been drawn to the off-screen drama surrounding <keyword id="21261193" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Cannes-2024" source="Orion">Cannes 2024</keyword>. For starters, festival workers, discontent with short-term contracts, have threatened to strike due to the lack of unemployment benefits between festivals. French actor Judith Godrèche's accusations of rape and sexual abuse against two directors earlier this year have sparked a significant #MeToo moment in the French film industry. Godrèche will premiere her short film “Moi Aussi” at the festival. Iranian filmmaker Mohammed Rasoulof, whose film “The Seed of the Sacred Fig” is competing in Cannes, added further turmoil to the festivities on Monday, after revealing that he has fled Iran after receiving an eight-year prison sentence and flogging for his critical portrayal of the Iranian regime. Nevertheless, it will be interesting to see how well the 77th Cannes Festival carries the torch of last year's triumphs, where cinematic brilliance birthed Oscar glory by producing three best picture nominees. To revive the spirit of the previous year, Messi, the canine star of “Anatomy of a Fall,” will also be returning to Cannes for a series of French TV spots.

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Mumbai, After back-to-back releases, <keyword id="1472549" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="sobhita-dhulipala" source="Orion">Sobhita Dhulipala</keyword> says she has not signed anything new as she wanted some time off from acting to recalibrate herself. Dhulipali had a busy year where she featured in filmmaker <keyword id="25777" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="mani-ratnam" source="Orion">Mani Ratnam</keyword>'s two-part adaptation of period epic "<keyword id="524706" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="ponniyin-selvan" source="Orion">Ponniyin Selvan</keyword>" as well as Disney+Hotstar series "The Night Manager". She is now looking forward to the premiere of the second season of popular Prime Video series "<keyword id="5690475" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="made-in-heaven" source="Orion">Made in Heaven</keyword>" and the actor said going forward she wants to do work that will make her feel "fulfilled". "It has been a very beautiful year for me. All the work that I did in the last couple of years (is coming out now)... There are two other projects from the past that I've done and they might come out this year or soon enough. "But that aside, I've taken some time out of that cycle and haven't signed anything in the past few months. I want to make choices that make me feel something. I'm at a space where I'm recalibrating as an actor. I want to find a path that makes me feel fulfilled," Dhulipala told PTI in an interview. Her upcoming projects include Indian-origin actor Dev Patel's directorial debut "Monkey Man". "There's a bunch of releases that have happened. I don't think people are missing me. So, it's fine. I'm going to take some time (off)." In the second season of "Made in Heaven", Dhulipala returns as wedding planner Tara Khanna, a role that made her a popular face in the industry when the first season came out in 2019. Dhulipala said the fame she attained with the Prime Video series was a "double-edged sword" for her career. "I understand that perhaps a producer might have a little more confidence in me now than before (thinking) that she has been accepted by the audience or people have enjoyed her work in a certain space, so she is good enough as an asset for me to put on money, maybe she will be guarantee, certain amount of visibility. "The other side is that because Tara was loved and it is a distinct character, those are the kind of parts being offered. So it is a double edge sword, it is a tightrope, and you walk with as much grace as you can," Dhulipala, who previously acted in films like "Raman Raghav 2.0", "Chef" and "Kaalakaandi", said. Created by <keyword id="36968" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="zoya-akhtar" source="Orion">Zoya Akhtar</keyword> and Reema Kagti, "Made in Heaven" chronicles the lives of Tara (Dhulipala) and Karan (Arjun Mathur), two wedding planners in Delhi running an agency named Made in Heaven, and the challenges they face in their lives. The second chapter is directed by Akhtar, Kagti, Alankrita Shrivastava, Nitya Mehra, and Neeraj Ghaywan. Dhulipala recalled the excitement she felt when the makers first approached her for the project. Tara's complex persona and the narrative caught her attention instantly, the actor added. "The writing was sensitive, but it also had a bit of satire. I could sense that there was some kind of commentary on socio-economic hustle. I thought it was enjoyable. When I got to know about the filmmakers involved, there was certain confidence that this would be done tastefully and sensitively. "I was just a kid, who got the chance to play a part that had so much meaning and depth. As an audience, personally, I would love to watch such a part, so to be able to do it, it was empowering." The actor said while she knew that she had a great role, she didn't anticipate that Tara Khanna would become a part of her "social identity" when she auditioned for the part. "It took a while for them to call (back). I had heard that they were looking at big names. It was going to be an important character. I was just hoping I'll get to play something like that. At that point, I had no idea that this would go on to become a large part of my social identity. I think I was just excited for the character." Actor Shivani Raghuvanshi, who plays Jazz, an employee in Tara's team, said when she learnt that Akhtar would be making the show, she immediately auditioned for it. "The casting director told me about the audition and said it is for a show to be made by Zoya Akhtar, I was sold. I remember the scene I had auditioned for, it was, 'Can you call me Jazz'. I did that scene and I knew it was fine. I thought they liked it but they didn't reveal it at that time. "But then I didn't get a call, I was like, 'I gave it a good shot and they liked it'. I was like, 'Big people cast known people and that they won't take me'. I got a call after a month that I've been shortlisted." "Made in Heaven" season two will be out on Prime Video on Thursday.

Fame a double edge sword & a tightrope, you walk with as much grace as you can: Made in Heaven star Sobhita Dhulipala

Director Mani Ratnam's passion project "<keyword id="15206495" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="ponniyin-selvan-ii" source="Orion">Ponniyin Selvan II</keyword>" has raised over Rs 300 crore at the worldwide box office, the makers announced on Monday. The second part of the period action epic was released in theatres on April 28 in <keyword id="6356629" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="tamil" source="Orion">Tamil</keyword> along with the dubbed versions in Hindi, Kannada, Telugu and Malayalam. Madras Talkies, Ratnam's production banner, shared the box office update on its official Twitter page. "#PS2 continues conquering the box office worldwide with a 300 crore+ collection!" the tweet read. Based on Kalki Krishnamurthy's popular 1955 Tamil novels of the same name, the "<keyword id="524706" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="ponniyin-selvan" source="Orion">Ponniyin Selvan</keyword>" film series chronicles the story of the early days of Arulmozhivarman, played by Jayam Ravi, one of the most powerful kings in the south who went on to become the great Chola emperor Rajaraja Chola I. Vikram, Aishwarya <keyword id="104627" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="rai-bachchan" source="Orion">Rai Bachchan</keyword>, Karthi, Trisha, <keyword id="1472549" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="sobhita-dhulipala" source="Orion">Sobhita Dhulipala</keyword> and Prakash Raj also round out the cast of the lavishly mounted franchise. The first part of "Ponniyin Selvan", co-produced by Madras Talkies and A Subaskaran's Lyca Productions, released last September. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/startups/news/betterhalf-plans-to-hire-100-employees-strengthen-leadership-team/articleshow/100075641.cms">Betterhalf plans to hire 100 employees, strengthen leadership team</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/survey-reveals-three-out-of-four-indians-suffer-from-nomophobia-heres-what-it-means/articleshow/100073985.cms">Survey reveals three out of four Indians suffer from NoMoPhobia: Here’s what it means</a>

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<ul><li>L’Oréal has donated 2,50,000 units of hand sanitizers to frontline workers and over 1,500 Care packages to nurses.</li><li>It has now launched a new ad film featuring <keyword id="545350" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Aditi-Rao-Hydari">Aditi Rao Hydari</keyword>, <keyword id="1472549" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sobhita-Dhulipala">Sobhita Dhulipala</keyword>, Shakti Mohan and <keyword id="68864" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Mithali-Raj">Mithali Raj</keyword>.</li></ul>Globally celebrated as the birthday of Florence Nightingale, 12th May- ‘<keyword id="646641" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="International-Nurses-Day">International Nurses Day</keyword>’ recognizes the work of nurses around the world. Since the beginning of the pandemic, compromising their own safety, nurses have become the primary caregiver and family to many. Lauding their relentless effort and to shine a spotlight on their contributions, L’Oréal Paris along with its ambassadors Aditi Rao Hydari, Sobhita Dhulipala, Shakti Mohan and Mithali Raj share their heartfelt gratitude for our heroes through a digital film. <div type="Youtube" id="phiSrj1VvGU" title="L'Oreal Paris Thanks All Nurses Because They Are Worth It!" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/phiSrj1VvGU/mqdefault.jpg"></div> Saluting their unbreakable spirit, L’Oréal has donated 2,50,000 units of hand sanitizers to frontline workers and over 1,500 Care packages to nurses across hospitals such as Tata Memorial Hospital, Breach Candy Hospital, Chakan Primary Health Centre etc. L’Oréal has also provided financial support to the French government’s initiative to provide oxygen generators, liquid oxygen containers and specialized respirators to the country. In addition, L’Oréal is working with a network of NGOs across India, including GiveIndia, United Way Mumbai, Hemkunt Foundation, ActionAid Association, the Akshay Patra Foundation etc. to provide critical oxygen equipment, medical supplies, food, education and hygiene kits across the country. The film carries a strong message and is our humble tribute to these heroes for their phenomenal strength, grit, and selfless contribution. Thanking them, brand ambassador Aditi Rao Hydari, said, “To all the healthcare professionals, the ones braving each day, L’Oréal Paris says thank you. Thank you for putting your own life at risk to save a million lives and for being the beauty the world needs.” Expressing gratitude on behalf of the brand, Pau Gruart, General Manager, L’Oréal Paris, India, said, “We can never be grateful enough to our healthcare heroes for working relentlessly each day to serve the community, and this video is our way to say thank you. We recognize and salute their unfathomable support and are committed to provide any aid that we can during these trying times.”

L’Oréal Paris and ambassadors Aditi Rao Hydari, Sobhita Dhulipala, Shakti Mohan and Mithali Raj share their heartfelt gratitude for heroes on International Nurses Day

Top <keyword id="128682" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Netflix">Netflix</keyword> executive Srishti Behl Arya rubbished reports of the streaming service meeting the representatives of the <keyword id="71427" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Rashtriya-Swayamsevak-Sangh">Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh</keyword> (RSS) to restrict "anti national" and "anti-Hindu" content on shows from the streaming platform. There were reports that the RSS, the ideological fountainhead of the ruling BJP, have been holding informal meetings with Netflix, Amazon and other digital platforms to monitor content critical of the government. Asked about the same, Arya, who is director - International Original Film, India, Netflix, dubbed the story "fake news". "It's not a true story. There was no meeting at all. It's a fake news," she told reporters on Sunday evening. Arya was speaking at the panel discussion "Artistic Freedom: Mapping Out The Entertainment Story" at the Jio MAMI 21st Mumbai Film Festival with Star. Aparna Purohit, head of India Originals of Amazon Prime, singer <keyword id="36091" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sona-Mohapatra">Sona Mohapatra</keyword> and actor <keyword id="1472549" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sobhita-Dhulipala">Sobhita Dhulipala</keyword> were also a part of the panel. There were also reports that the government is keen on censoring digital content. Asked if the scenario was scary, Purohit said, "We will continue to comply with the law of the land." Srishti said unlike storytelling, the law of the land is not subjective. "The law is the law. It's not like, 'I don't like you, so I'm going to stab you.' Whatever is permitted by the law, we would go into those spaces and the rest is all about the stories that creators want to tell." Sobhita, who featured in Amazon's critically-acclaimed series "Made in Heaven", said every time a voice is suppressed, many more come out in the open against the injustice. "The more variety of stories there will be addressing it in different ways. Back in the days in those typical Indian films people didn't show men and women in their intimate moments, so it would come out in songs or some cheesy moments because they couldn't address it in a normal way. "Maybe political statements will be made but in a subtler, simpler, maybe more clever ways, that's not conventionally offensive. Anurag Kashyap's work has such political undertones but it's not really in your face, it leaves people thinking," she added. JUR RDS BK RDS RDS

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Mumbai, Riding high on the back-to-back success of "<keyword id="12756474" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="pathaan" source="Orion">Pathaan</keyword>" and "<keyword id="6363925" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="jawan" source="Orion">Jawan</keyword>", superstar <keyword id="1671" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="shah-rukh-khan" source="Orion">Shah Rukh Khan</keyword> has emerged as numero uno on IMDb's top 10 list of most popular Indian stars of 2023, which is otherwise dominated by female stars like Alia Bhatt, Deepika Padukone and Wamiqa Gabbi. The year is not over yet for <keyword id="4546" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="shah-rukh" source="Orion">Shah Rukh</keyword>, who is now awaiting the release of his third and final film of 2023 with the Rajkumar Hirani-directed "Dunki" on December 21. Bhatt, who claimed the second spot on the list for the second year in a row, had a major success in "Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani" and made her Hollywood debut opposite Gal Gadot in Netflix movie "Heart of Stone". Padukone played the female lead in "Pathaan" and had an extended cameo in "Jawan". Shah Rukh's "Jawan" co-stars <keyword id="16829" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="nayanthara" source="Orion">Nayanthara</keyword>, who features in the fifth spot, and Vijay <keyword id="2933760" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="sethupathi" source="Orion">Sethupathi</keyword> also feature in the list. Nayanthara made her Hindi cinema debut with the movie, while Sethupathi (who is on number 10) was the main antagonist. He also played a cop in the Prime Video series "Farzi". Nayanthara is followed by Tamannaah Bhatia, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Sobhita Dhulipala. All the three stars had major wins on streaming platforms -- Tamannaah in "Lust Stories 2", Kareena in "Jaane Jaan" and Sobhita in "Made in Heaven 2". Actor Akshay Kumar's much-discussed cameo in "OMG 2", "Mission Raniganj" and "Selfiee" helped him land in the ninth spot on the ranking by the website, a go-to place for information on movies, TV and celebrities. "From Shah Rukh Khan's return to the big screen with two blockbusters, to Alia Bhatt starring in international thriller 'Heart of Stone', the IMDb Most Popular Indian Stars of 2023 list reveals the Indian stars who generated the most fan excitement and engagement across the IMDb global audience this year," said Yaminie Patodia, head of IMDb India, in a statement. "Our unique year-end top 10 list is compiled based on the page views of hundreds of millions of fans globally who rely on IMDb to discover, decide what to watch, and learn more about their favorite stars," Patodia added. Bhatt, who came in second after her "Dear Zindagi" co-star Shah Rukh, thanked her fans. "I've always believed that they are the real kings and queens, and nothing is beyond them. I thank my audience for bringing me to the position that I am at. While I hope to continue entertaining them, I am filled with only love and gratitude. I also promise to keep working hard and bringing more inspiring stories and characters on screen," the actor said. Gabbi, known for her performance in web series "<keyword id="14990" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="jubilee" source="Orion">Jubilee</keyword>", "Charlie Chopra &amp; the Mystery of Solang Valley" as well as film "Khufiya", said she was thrilled to make her debut on the IMDb Most Popular Indian Stars list. "The fact that IMDb represents the sentiment of the global audience makes this even more special for me. From Vishal Bhardwaj's spy thriller 'Khufiya' and Vikramaditya Motwane's period drama 'Jubilee', to the heartwarming web series 'Modern Love Chennai', and as well as the Punjabi film 'Kali Jotta', I've had a busy year working across genres and languages, and it makes me happy and grateful that my fans have appreciated that," she added. 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<keyword id="2189512" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="prime-video" source="Orion">Prime Video</keyword> on Wednesday announced that the much-awaited second season of "Made In Heaven" will premiere on August 10. Created by <keyword id="36968" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="zoya-akhtar" source="Orion">Zoya Akhtar</keyword> and <keyword id="125922" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="reema-kagti" source="Orion">Reema Kagti</keyword>, the show revolves around Sobhita Dhulipala's Tara Khanna and actor Arjun Mathur's Karan Mehra, two best friends turned wedding planners navigating the world of big fat Indian weddings while dealing with conflicts in their personal lives. "Made In Heaven" season two will delve deeper into the lives of its characters who navigate the complexities of organizing and celebrating marriages while their own lives unfold in unexpected ways, a press release stated. "As seen in the first season, the new season will also feature a host of cameos, whilst taking forward the nuanced narrative on various social prejudices. Season Two will beautifully reveal the dichotomy of tradition, modern aspirations and belief systems set against the canvas of lavish Indian weddings," it stated. The seven-episode season two is directed by Kagti and Akhtar along with Alankrita Shrivastava, Neeraj Ghaywan and Nitya Mehra. Besides Dhulipala and Mathur, it also features Jim Sarbh, Kalki Koechlin, Shashank Arora, Shivani Raghuvanshi, and Vijay Raaz. The newcomers include Mona Singh, Ishwak Singh and Trinetra Haldar. The first season of "Made in Heaven" came out in 2019 and received critical-acclaim for its storytelling and performances by the lead cast. In a statement, Akhtar and Kagti said the show holds a special place in their hearts and is a symbol of "true strength of collaboration with many creative energies aligning". "The second season of 'Made In Heaven', delves deeper into the extravagant world of Indian weddings and unearths more stories from the community. "'Made In Heaven' reflects the lives of upscale modern India, and is narrated through the eyes of two wedding planners, set against the backdrop of quintessential Indian weddings and recurring social prejudices. Our hope is that the latest one is received with as much love as the last," they added. Aparna Purohit, Head of Originals, Prime Video India, "Made In Heaven" has become a part of the "cultural zeitgeist". "The next instalment of the show will present a perfect mosaic of stories that blend tradition and modernity, coupled with a layered, immersive and an emotional narrative. It's a true privilege to work with such gifted, collaborative and passionate storytellers and we are confident that the new season of the show will not just entertain but provoke, inspire, and uplift our audiences," she added. "Made In Heaven" is produced by Excel Media &amp; Entertainment and Zoya Akhtar and Reema Kagti's Tiger Baby.

Prime Video's Made In Heaven Season 2 premieres on Aug 10

<ul><li>Kapoor’s performance as the all powerful arms dealer Shelly Rungta is about perfect paradoxes.</li><li>Remakes are generally tough acts to follow, especially if the original’s cast toplines Tom Hiddleston.</li><li>Kapoor was a part of another global series called 24 and played the lead character in its Hindi avatar too. </li></ul>If you are not a 90s kid, then you probably need an introduction to pretty much every icon of that era – be it Sony’s Walkman, the original 007 Sean Connery, the supersonic Concorde aircraft, Mithun Chakraborty’s dance moves and even the item songs before they were called that. But the one 90s icon that needs no formal introduction is Anil – ‘My Name Is Lakhan’ – Kapoor. From serenading Madhuri Dixit in the iconic Dhak Dhak song in Beta in 1992, Kapoor’s joie de vivre makes him the rightful successor of the evergreen Jitendra, who was not only nicknamed the Jumping Jack after his high-octane energy but also endorsed vitality pills called 30 Plus for decades. Kapoor’s performance in the Night Manager as the all powerful arms dealer Shelly Rungta is about perfect paradoxes – in one instant he charms birds or should we say birdies and in the next instant effortlessly kills with his bare hands (and a little help of a writing instrument) and yet there isn’t a spot of blood on his bespoke cream suit. He pulls off the over the top scenes with the same conviction as he played the role of an autistic man in Eeshwar. When it comes to dialogue delivery and style, there is none that even comes close to <keyword id="6354700" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="anil-kapoor" source="Orion">Anil Kapoor</keyword>. A paisa vasool moment in the mini series is when AK, in his laconic drawl, advises Aditya Roy Kapur, who essays the role of a soldier/hotel manager turned reluctant spy, to never know the real man behind the expensive suit. Remakes are generally tough acts to follow, especially if the original’s cast toplines Tom Hiddleston, Olivia Colman, Hugh Laurie, Elizabeth Debicki and is directed by Oscar winner Susanne Bier. Attempting remakes of popular shows or movies is not for the faint hearted, look no further than last year’s epic disaster Lal Singh Chaddha – a remake of the iconic Tom Hanks-starrer Forrest Gump. But Anil Kapoor has managed to duck this trend not once but twice. Kapoor was a part of another global series called 24 and played the lead character in its Hindi avatar too. Both mini series have enthralled audiences primarily because of the 66-year old actor, who still looks convincing as an eight-year old child’s father. Kapoor eases in viewers with his easygoing charm in the first part of the series, where he is mostly seen enjoying the high life with his arm candy Kaveri (Sobhita Dhulipala) in his yacht, private jets and mansions. He is the classic modern-day archetype of Ravan, who also lives in Lanka. As the father of Rhea and Sonam Kapoor, much loved fashion icons, Anil Kapoor does not disappoint. In fact, he has his fashion chops in place alright with his bespoke suits and carefully crushed linen shirts. But there’s more to the concluding part of the mini series than Anil Kapoor’s sartorial style. Kapoor completely dominates the second part of the Hindi remake of the Night Manager with his menacing presence. Kapoor dominates not just the screen. There’s something particularly appealing about the bad boys of spy thrillers, but he upstages Aditya Roy Kapur, who is the undercover agent Shaan Sengupta inside Shelly Rungta’s Golden Lanka. Kapur is the good guy who pretends to go rogue as he works with RAW agent Tillotama Shome to uncover Shelly’s unholy arms business that spreads from West Asia through Myanmar and Bangladesh. The second part of the series circles back to Dhaka, where it all began with the death of Safina, a minor girl trapped in a marriage with an underworld don. The storytelling of the Hindi Night Manager is by and large straight out of the playbook of any spy thriller, barring some underwhelming performances. The tomfoolery by the two RAW agents are cringe-worthy and not binge worthy. The lean and mean avatar of Aditya Roy Kapur is welcome after his movie Gumraah. ARK fails to charm or impress with his revenge but Kapoor does both in equal measure as the villain. Give us bad boys any day.

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