Maria is a wife to Nawaz, who plays an upright Customs officer. She is also a mother of three and a schoolteacher. When asked to expand on her role, Priya said the movie explores how the relationship between Costao and his wife changes and the price the family pays while supporting him through a difficult journey.
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EXCLUSIVE: Amit Sadh talks Bachchan, breakthroughs and bold new films Pune Highway & Pratap
The 45-year-old is awaiting the release of his films, crime thriller Pune Highway, scheduled to hit the silver screen on May 16, and Pratap, set for a June 2025 opening.
EXCLUSIVE: Babil Khan unmasks the influencer illusion in Logout
Directed by Amit Golani and written by Biswapati Sarkar, the Logout promises a dynamic mix of tension and drama. Apart from Babil, the film also features Rasika Dugal, Nimisha Nair, and Gandharv Dewan in pivotal roles.
Danish Husain brings Sahir Ludhianvi’s magic to Singapore with Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon
On April 11, theatre lovers in Singapore will get a rare chance to see Sahir’s story come alive on stage. Acclaimed theatre director, actor, storyteller, and poet Danish Husain is set to bring the legend to life in Main Pal Do Pal Ka Shayar Hoon, a play that will be staged at the Victoria Theatre at 7 PM SGT.
From reluctant student to pro: Meet Meera, China’s Hindi star!
What started as a reluctant choice to fulfil a college criterion for Zhu Jingjing has now turned into a prominent career. Based in China, journalist Zhu Jingjing, who goes by the more popular moniker Meera, has gained traction online for her fluent Hindi-speaking skills. Meera, who spoke to Connected to India’s Himanshu Verma recently during […]
“Sudhir bhai really opened my mind,” says Saqib Saleem on cloak-and-dagger world of Crime Beat
As the name says it, Crime Beat, being aired on Zee5, takes viewers into the cloak-and-dagger world of crime journalism — this is a world where the journalists are almost as much of investigators as the official law enforcement, and these crime journalists are often more at personal risk than police officers.
“Choosing challenging roles wasn’t a rebellious thought; it was a very hungry thought,” says Crime Beat star Saba Azad
The script of Crime Beat, based on the bestseller The Price You Pay by journalist-turned-writer Somnath Batabyal; the first opportunity to work in a crime thriller; the involvement of director Sudhir Mishra, “a legend”; and a chance to reunite with her “buddy” Saquib Saleem — all of these factors made Saba feel that she could not let this project go.
Virat Kohli proves he’s still the ‘King’ in crucial India-Pakistan Champions Trophy showdown
Kohli, now 36, is past his prime (or is he?). Runs don’t flow from his bat like they used to once. And this leads to calls for his removal from the squad whenever the team plays poorly, often led by a panel of former cricketers and experts.
From hope to humiliation: Realities of deportation under Trump’s illegal immigration crackdown
Late on Sunday, February 16, a U.S. military plane touched down in India’s Amritsar, carrying 112 deported individuals. It was the third such plane in recent weeks, part of an ongoing deportation wave that has left many grappling with shattered aspirations.
India Energy Week 2025: USD 2.31 billion nuclear mission is a bold step towards a sustainable energy future
While the initiative offers a much-needed boost to the sector, questions regarding the feasibility of the timeline, financial structures, and the economic competitiveness of the Bharat Small Reactor (BSR), raise concerns about nuclear power’s role in India’s future energy mix.
