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Cannes Film Festival 2019: Government of India announces new initiatives to make Indian film industry a global force

The Indian Government with support from the Producers Guild of India, has come up with new policies and plans for strengthening the industry on the global front

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The annual celebration of cinema along the French Riviera, the Cannes Film Festival has dominated the headlines since the past week. While the red carpet saw the Indian film fraternity put their best fashion game on, it did miss out the point that it is a ‘Film’ festival and there wasn’t any representation in the film segments.

However, there were panel rounds and discussions held at length and in one such panel round, the Government of India announced their new initiatives and policies to promote Indian film industry across the globe.

Indian delegations under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) secretary Amit Khare made some major announcements at Cannes and also put forth ideas how they are planning to make the Indian film industry a global force. Here are some of the polices they announced:

a) Significant steps towards supporting independent film makers by way of a co-production film fund.

b) Incentivising foreign productions for filming in India.

c) Single window clearance mechanism for filming in India for foreign and Indian film producers through web portal under the Film Facilitation office.

d) Promoting single-screen cinema exhibitions in smaller towns in India.

The Producers Guild of India also played a very significant part in taking up the initiative for making the alliances strong.

Kulmeet Makkar, Chief Executive Officer, Producers Guild Of India said, “This year at Cannes, we are happy to further strengthen our existing relationships with Producers Guild of America (PGA), Film France, and Nordic Film Commission and at the same time, Producers Guild of India signed a fresh MOU with European Film Commissioners Network which will boost film productions in India and the entire Europe. In addition, there are many other alliances in the pipeline including a formal working relationship with the Canadian media producers association.”

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Parineeti Chopra to feature in ALTBalaji & ZEE5’s ‘The Test Case 2’?

The filming for ‘The Test Case 2’ will soon begin!

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ALTBalaji and ZEE5 totally won the hearts of the audience with the release of the first season of ‘The Test Case’ featuring Nimrat Kaur, who portrayed the role of an Army officer. The show was a huge hit and the audience and critics alike had highly appreciated the subject and the detailing of every pivotal character.

After such a phenomenal response from the audience, the makers have recently announced the second season of the show, ‘The Test Case 2’, creating huge anticipation and curiosity among the audience, wondering who will play the female lead this time!

Not just that, the announcement has also led to several speculations suggesting names of talented actresses being considered for the show. A source informs, “Since it’s the title role, the makers are looking for someone who could pull off the role with great conviction and responsibility. It’s learnt that they are considering Parineeti Chopra for the same since she is a versatile actor and has great screen presence.”

Well, as of now only time can tell but the fact that the second season is announced has itself created a huge stir amongst the audience. Those who have watched the first season of the show cannot wait for the second one to start.

‘The Test Case 2’ revolves around a woman officer’s journey to prove that she can stand head-to-head in a conflict and combat zone and take on the enemy. And at no point in the mission, will she step back, develop weak knees or crack under pressure.

The second season is all set to get bigger and edgier than the first one. Set in the paradise of India, Kashmir it will be a classic story of a woman’s relentless search for a man whom she has to hunt, or else she will not be able to find redemption. It is a story of belief, loyalty, espionage, and guerrilla warfare.

Produced by the Juggernaut Productions and written by Sagar Pandya, the filming for ‘The Test Case 2’ will soon begin!

This roller-coaster ride is all set to get more thrilling and fulfilling. Hang on tight! More details to be revealed soon and if you haven’t watched the first season, do watch it now!

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Dharmesh shows the highest form of respect for contestant Subhranil on India’s Best Dancer!

This weekend, India’s Best Dancer will welcome mentor Dharmesh, who has carved a niche for himself in the industry.

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Sony Entertainment Television’s popular show India’s Best Dancer is creating the right buzz for its unique content and phenomenal acts by contestants who are battling amongst themselves to win the coveted trophy. These top 11 contestants, along with their choreographers are reviewed by the terrific trio on the judges’ panel – Geeta Kapur, Malaika Arora, and Terence Lewis.

This weekend, India’s Best Dancer will welcome the ace dancer and mentor Dharmesh, who has carved a niche for himself in the industry. While Dharmesh thoroughly enjoyed watching all performances, he was particularly surprised by one of the acts and was left mighty impressed by this dancing duo.

Contestant Subhranil, who hails from Siliguri performed on the track “Tujhe Bhula Diya” along with his choreographer Pankaj. The judges were so happy on seeing their moves that they couldn’t stop praising their novelty factor and entertainment quotient. So much so that even Dharmesh didn’t hold back his excitement and made a special gesture for them, which surprised all the contestants and judges. After their act, Dharmesh sprinted to the stage, removed his jacket, and asked for their autographs on his T-shirt for delivering a fantastic performance. Dharmesh mentioned to both Subhranil and Pankaj, “This is an amazing show. Pankaj, you choreographed the act so well. I’m glad to see Subhranil live. There were many moments in the show, but I liked the switch you made in your act.” This is one of the highest form accolade and respect for an artist, Subhranil was on top of the world. He mentioned, “I don’t follow international artists, I only follow Raghav Juyal and Dharmesh sir. For me, they mean the world.”

Later, Subhranil dedicated the song ‘Tujhme Rab Dikhta Hai’ to Dharmesh and sang it live for him on stage. Walking down memory lane, Dharmesh, who has learnt a lot from Geeta, said, “I had dedicated a dance performance on this song for Geeta Ma and I never knew a moment like this would be presented to me. Subhranil is so talented. It’s a proud moment that my simple steps which I had done 10 years back, have been upgraded and incorporated in current performance.”

Reminiscing old times, a teary-eyed Geeta, who has been a mentor to Dharmesh, said, “When Dharmesh sir came as a guest on Super Dancer Chapter 3, and suddenly he went on stage and performed on the same song for me. I got emotional even then. But today maybe more, because I asked Dharmesh how he feels when people appreciate him. It’s been a wonderful journey. There was a time when he would perform, today he is sitting at the judges panel and people are performing in front of him. I can see that growth and journey. He is who he is because of what he believes in.”

To watch these beautiful moments, tune in to India’s Best Dancer every Saturday and Sunday, at 8PM only on Sony Entertainment Television!

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If you like Baby’s Day Out, here’s what you should watch on Disney+ Hotstar Premium!

Catch all-time favourites like The Toy that Time forgot, Mrs. Doubtfire, 101 Dalmatians, Dr. Dolittle franchise and more

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If you are a person who is in an ever ready mode for watching comedy flicks and can’t get enough of Baby’s Day Out and 90s comedy, here’s your chance to indulge into the world’s best comedy movies. Whether you watch the rib-tickling tale of Mrs. Doubtfire or Jackie Chan’s adventures in Around the world in 80 days, there will be something that tickles your fancy. In the month of July, Disney+ Hotstar Premium added over 100 Hollywood classics in its expansive library of content, varying from family favourites like Baby’s Day Out and the entire original Dr. Dolittle movie franchise; to classical animation movies like 101 Dalmatians and Anastasia; titles from evergreen franchise including Ice Age and Marvel. So, grab your popcorn and snuggle onto your couch to watch these classic comedies on Disney+ Hotstar Premium. Here’s a list that’ll give you a whale of a time

Mrs. Doubtfire

After the divorce of a couple leaves the wife with custody of their three children, the husband dresses up as a proper British nanny so that he can be hired by his ex-wife to watch his kids. Mrs. Doubtfire will give you a barrel of laughs.

Around the World in 80 Days

An eccentric British inventor, beside his Chinese valet and an aspiring French artist, embarks on a trip full of adventures and dangers around the world in exactly eighty days. Jacie Chan’s charm and adventure in Around the World in 80 Days will leave you spellbound.

Doctor Dolittle

Dr. John Dolittle has the world by the tail. But much to his shock and dismay, the good doctor’s long-dormant ability to talk to the animals is unleashed and kickstarting his wild adventures. This Laugh out Loud comedy will give you a whale of a time.

Dunston Checks In

When a guest with an orangutan checks into one of the poshest hotels in the city, the hapless manager tries to keep both the monkey and his finicky boss under control. Witness the crazy adventures of Dunston in this rib-tickling comedy flick.

The Santa Clause 2

Scott Calvin has been a humble Santa Claus for nearly ten years, but it might come to an end if he doesn’t find Mrs. Claus. Buckle up your seat belt to explore the journey of this hilarious Santa Clause.

Watch the magic of the world’s best stories unfold only on Disney+ Hotstar Premium!

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