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Kolkata, Independent Hindi films are not earning as much revenue as they did even four-five years back and such small-budget movies should be run for at least a week in theatres for word-of-mouth promotion, director <keyword id="157284" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="vikramaditya-motwane" source="Orion">Vikramaditya Motwane</keyword> has said. An <keyword id="3178970" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="independent-film" source="Orion">independent film</keyword> or 'indie film' is a movie that is brought out mainly by people outside the mainstream industry, generally without the involvement of major studios. "What is happening is unfortunate. Filmmakers and writers are experimental. They are coming up with new ideas, but the audiences are fewer. Hindi <keyword id="1511709" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="indie-films" source="Orion">indie films</keyword> are struggling now to get an audience when compared to the response received by films like Court or Masaan a few years back," Motwane said. 'Court' (2014), Chaitanya Tamhane's directorial debut, is a courtroom drama involving a teacher cum protest singer who was accused of abetting the suicide of a sewer worker. The film won several awards. Another indie film 'Masaan' (2015) tells the tale of four persons who confront personal tragedies. This movie won a national award. "These good content small budget films had got support from the audiences. But the situation has changed post-pandemic," Motwane told PTI on the sidelines of an event. Independent films need theatres to be screened so that people can watch them, said the director of 'Bhavesh Joshi Superhero' (2018). "If an independent small-budget film cannot run for a week, how can there be word of mouth (publicity) after two-three days? People need to watch it and know its contents," he said. In the USA with a population of 33 crores, there are 30,000 theatres and, in the case of India, only 10,000 halls serve 130 crores of its people, Motwane said. If there are more theatres, more people will be able to watch indie films, he said.

Indie films take a hit post-pandemic says movie director Vikramaditya Motwane

<ul><li>Netflix's <keyword id="1272587" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sacred-Games">Sacred Games</keyword> Season 2 is nominated in the ‘Best Dramas’ series.</li><li>Another Netflix India show, Lust Stories, received a nomination for Best TV Show/Mini series. </li><li>Amazon Prime's The Remix is also nominated for the ‘Best Non-Scripted Entertainment Show’. </li></ul> Three Indian dramas -- Sacred Games Season 2, The Lust Stories and The Remix -- have received nomination for the International Emmy Awards 2019. Netflix's Sacred Games Season 2 -- starring Saif Ali Khan, Nawazuddin Siddiqui, Pankaj Tripathi, Surveen Chawla, Kalki Koechlin and Ranvir Shorey is nominated in the ‘Best Dramas’ series. 
	
	
	
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 "What a day. 3 Emmy Nominations . 1 lust stories (best miniseries) 2.Sacred Games (best Drama) 3. Radhika Apte(best actress-Lust Stories),wrote Anurag Kashyap on Instagram. Another Netflix India show, Lust Stories, received a nomination for Best TV Show/Mini series. Lust Stories is a collection of four short stories by Anurag Kashyap, Karan Johar, <keyword id="36968" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Zoya-Akhtar">Zoya Akhtar</keyword>, Dibakar Banerjee, showing the different perspectives women have towards their troubled sex life. Emmy International 2019 has also nominated bollywood star Radhika Apte for ‘Best Performance by an Actress’ for her role in Lust Stories. Amazon Prime's The Remix is also nominated for the ‘Best Non-Scripted Entertainment Show’. There are 44 Nominees across 11 categories and 21 countries. Winners will be announced at a black-tie ceremony on November 25, 2019 at the Hilton New York Hotel, read the official Emmy website.

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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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As smartphone cameras become more advanced for professional-grade video filmmakers, <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/oneplus-is-expected-to-unveil-its-flagship-oneplus-10-series/articleshow/87881446.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink">OnePlus</a> said on Friday that pushing its camera capabilities with industry-leading innovations in order to provide users with premium image quality will remain a key focus in 2022. The leading smartphone brand which forged a strategic partnership with legendary professional camera manufacturer Hasselblad earlier this year, said that with the creation of the 'Shot on <keyword id="2210217" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="oneplus" source="Orion">OnePlus</keyword>' platform, the company is continuously encourage its community to share their amazing work around camera. "In 2021 and beyond, OnePlus' focus will heavily rest on improving camera performance through investments and strategic partnerships that further the imaging experience for users," Hsiaohua Cheng, Head of Imaging at OnePlus, told IANS. In 2020, OnePlus collaborated with VICE Media on a documentary titled, 'United by Hope,' showcasing the authentic stories of 12 individuals from different walks of life. The short film was shot on OnePlus 8 5G as well as the OnePlus 6T device. Earlier this year, the company collaborated with Hasselblad for the OnePlus 9 Series to bring to users a superior camera experience with the first ever ‘Hasselblad Camera for Mobile.' "The latest feature film shot in collaboration with Vikramaditya Motwane's Andolan Production, tited ‘2024,' works towards bringing alive the prowess of the OnePlus 9 Series' camera capabilities while highlighting its easy-to-use nature for a diverse user community," Cheng said. The 60-minute action thriller has already been released on Disney+Hotstar this week. Cheng said that the three-year partnership with Hasselblad and the additional investment of $150 million towards camera development is a testament to :our commitment towards achieving breakthroughs in delivering best-in-class imaging experiences". "The partnership will roll out in multiple stages starting with areas including colour tuning and sensor calibration, and later expanding to include additional hardware collaboration to improve the lens standard and optic, that we will see in future OnePlus flagship devices," Cheng informed. According to Navnit Nakra, <keyword id="2613562" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="oneplus-india" source="Orion">OnePlus India</keyword> CEO and the Head of the OnePlus India Region, with the ‘2024' film entirely shot on flagship <keyword id="10263896" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="oneplus-9-pro" source="Orion">OnePlus 9 Pro</keyword> 5G, "we are delighted to showcase the exceptional camera quality of our flagship devices that offers more accurate colors and premium image quality to users". "We hope that this also inspires our community to push their own creative boundaries," he added.

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<ul><li>The ad film is conceptualized by RedFuse, WPP’s integrated communications partner to Colgate India, and is directed by Bollywood director, Vikramaditya Motwane. </li><li>It showcases the journey of elderly singles to find companionship while overcoming the fear of social judgment. </li></ul><keyword id="80626" type="COMPANY" weightage="20" keywordseo="Colgate-Palmolive">Colgate-Palmolive</keyword> (India) Limited has launched a new communication under its ‘Smile karo aur shuru ho jao’ campaign. c. The story reveals the journey of an elderly woman whose heightened loneliness during the lockdown propels her to take charge of her life with a decision to find companionship. The narrative describes her experience of overcoming inhibitions and fear of social judgment, leading us to witness a pivotal moment in her life after the lockdown where she embraces a new beginning with optimism and confidently introduces her new partner to her family and loved ones. <div type="Youtube" id="dG9Hx_UpE-8" title="Begin again with a smile | Remarriage | Hindi (35 sec)" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/dG9Hx_UpE-8/mqdefault.jpg"></div> Talking about the TVC, Mr. Arvind Chintamani, Vice President, Marketing, Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, said, “While the pandemic has been a time of uncertainty and difficulty, it has also given people a chance to reflect and reassess their individual life journeys. One such opportunity for revaluation is the challenge of loneliness faced by elderly single people who often remain single burdened by the fear of social judgement in starting afresh and finding companionship. Our story, narrated wonderfully by Deepti Naval, encourages people to be positive and look beyond the worry of what society might say and celebrate their lives fully. We, at Colgate, strive to tell such stories to inspire hope and courage to reimagine a better future...and smile karo aur shuru ho jao.” The campaign ad film is conceptualized by RedFuse, WPP’s integrated communications partner to Colgate India, and is directed by Bollywood director, Vikramaditya Motwane. Speaking about the idea behind the campaign ad film, Delna Sethna, Executive Creative Director, RedFuse, said, “Since the beginning, Colgate’s Smile karo aur shuru ho jao campaign has narrated stories of confidence and courage. The latest ad film touches upon the topic of remarriage, which is known to be a sensitive topic in India, especially among women. We want to encourage conversation on this often taboo subject and try to normalize the culture of women in India remarrying, for whatever reason they deem worthy. The overall aim of the film is to encourage optimism and to look beyond the fear of judgement and act with the hope of a positive future.” The Smile karo aur shuru ho jao campaign has also featured stories of people like Yashasvi Jaiswal, the youngest Indian to score a double century in the history of 'List A' Cricket, Divyanshu Ganatra, India’s first visually impaired solo paragliding pilot, and that of Sindhutai, India’s mother of orphans.

Colgate's endearing campaign encourages people to stop worrying about 'what'll people think' and just follow their hearts

<ul><li><keyword id="6354700" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Anil-Kapoor">Anil Kapoor</keyword> and <keyword id="7929" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Anurag-Kashyap">Anurag Kashyap</keyword>, who have a long-complicated-history, were seen engaging in a Twitter war. </li><li>Now, these Bollywood stars have placed billboards in Mumbai taking a jibe at each other. </li><li>Here is the marketing ploy behind it. </li></ul>Anil Kapoor and Anurag Kashyap, who were seen engaging in a Twitter war last week, have now taken their feud a step ahead by putting up billboards in Mumbai aiming direct snipes at each other. The veteran actor Kapoor took a dig at filmmaker Kashyap for his ‘dark movies.’ The billboard placed in Juhu read, “Juhu leads to Andheri. Anurag's movies lead to andhera (Anurag's films lead to darkness)." <div type="twitter" handle="anuragkashyap72" handlename="Anurag Kashyap" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1243277437447868425/z7XwVxE__normal.jpg" favoritecount="5284" retweetcount="261" status="😘 https://t.co/ahR5XE9Lg1 https://t.co/NQkXUtrE2U" createdat="1608530204000" id="1340898981723828225"></div> Kashyap also responded with a billboard that read,“Yeh circle gol hai. Anil ki acting lol hai (This circle is round and Anil's acting is to be laughed at)." However, this is all just a creative stunt for Netflix’s upcoming film AK vs AK. To make people stop and take notice, Netflix’s billboards did not feature its logo, film’s title or brand name. And unlike its usual communication pieces, these billboards did not even follow Netflix’s colour scheme. It got rid of the red and just went ahead with plain monochromatic billboards. The de-branding was an effort to make the conversation appear more real and create intrigue. The campaign also seems to have a two-forked aim of retargeting Kashyap and Kapoor’s audience and to attract new ones. It is conceptualised and executed by Zoo Media Network's The Rabbit Hole. Netflix is known for its disruptive approach when it comes to Out-of-Home advertising. To promote its series Ghoul starring Radhika Apte, the OTT platform superimposed the ‘Ghoul symbol’ on the OOH sites where it promoted Sacred Games. <div type="image" title="netflix ghoul." msid="79838158" hostid="261"></div> The OTT giant has been going all out to promote AK vs AK. It smartly announced the launch of its film via Twitter first. The Bollywood stars’ engaged in a Twitter banter and had internet users scratching their heads, again with no mention of the film or brand. Some media organisations even fell for the marketing ploy. After the conversation triggered some buzz on Twitter, Netflix dropped AK vs Ak’s trailer. <div type="twitter" handle="anuragkashyap72" handlename="Anurag Kashyap" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1243277437447868425/z7XwVxE__normal.jpg" favoritecount="1859" retweetcount="36" status="My favourite thing about AK is his personality, charm and intelligence. Of course I mean myself. I talk in third pe… https://t.co/vWecDGgmus" createdat="1608112643000" id="1339147602177052672"></div> <div type="twitter" handle="anuragkashyap72" handlename="Anurag Kashyap" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1243277437447868425/z7XwVxE__normal.jpg" favoritecount="3158" retweetcount="111" status="Theek hai sir #Goodbye #DontCry https://t.co/F8OK8FIa3o https://t.co/qbzqoxFSDo" createdat="1607258592000" id="1335565453830156292"></div> <div type="twitter" handle="anuragkashyap72" handlename="Anurag Kashyap" image="http://pbs.twimg.com/profile_images/1243277437447868425/z7XwVxE__normal.jpg" favoritecount="5618" retweetcount="290" status="Agar gaadi Race 3 ki ho toh it’s better that it stays in the garage only. #havemercy https://t.co/6dJQB0wD4d" createdat="1607255735000" id="1335553469881597952"></div> <div type="javascript" title="Instagram" contenttype="Video"><cdata><![CDATA[ ]]></cdata></div> The recent bullet in this war is a ‘diss-track’ fired by Kashyap. <div type="javascript" title="Instagram" contenttype="Video"><cdata><![CDATA[ ]]></cdata></div> Kashyap and Kapoor have a long-complicated-history in real life. Before Kashyap made it in the industry, he wanted to make two movies Allwyn Kallicharan and Grant Hotel with Kapoor. However, the projects did not see the light of the day and the two stars drifted apart. In a recent interview with Press Trust of India, the two said that they have left behind their tense history of unfulfilled projects to come together for AK vs AK. Netflix thought of a clever ruse to take advantage of their tense history and translated it into a film. <div type="Youtube" id="lXZPMb51IQU" title="AK vs AK | Official Trailer | Anil Kapoor, Anurag Kashyap, Vikramaditya Motwane | Netflix India" thumbUrl="https://i.ytimg.com/vi/lXZPMb51IQU/mqdefault.jpg"></div> AK vs AK, directed by Vikramaditya Motwane, will premiere on Netflix on 24 December.

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