: Monday, April 5, 2021, 7:00 AM IST Abhishek Bachchan was definitely one of my top choices, says The Big Bull director Kookie Gulati
Produced by Ajay Devgn and Anand Pandit, Abhishek Bachchan-starrer, The Big Bull, is creating quite a buzz. Director Kookie Gulati talks about the film, working with Bachchan Jr, and how the pandemic affected its release
After having worked as an Associate Director on films like Ishq Vishk and Fida, Kookie Gulati made his directorial debut with the 2010 Vivek Oberoi-starrer Prince. Kookie, who has also produced and created content for television, will now be seen directing Abhishek Bachchan in the much-anticipated movie, The Big Bull. The movie, which is based on the life of the controversial stock broker, Harshad Mehta, also features Ileana D Cruz, Nikita Dutta, Sohum Shah and Saurabh Shukla in pivotal roles. In an interaction with the Cinema Journal, Kookie talks about the movie, the OTT platforms, and more. Excerpts from the interview:
Cinema Journal Exclusive: Ali Quli Mirza to be Swara Bhasker and gangâs nemesis?
pic: instagram/Ali Quli Mirza
Swara Bhasker, Shikha Talsania, Meher Vij and Pooja Chopra have began shooting for their next flick, Jahaan Chaar Yaar. While the female friendship movie already consists of four power-packed actresses, the cast also comprises of men who play their spouses on screen. A source tells Cinema Journal that actor Ali Quli Mirza, best known for his stint in the eighth season of the reality show, Bigg Boss, plays plays a pivotal role. He will play Meher Vijâs husband. Ali, who hails from Uttar Pradesh, will play a character close to his kin.
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The Married Woman actor Ridhi Dogra talks about OTT, dealing with criticism, and more
Photo: Instagram/Ridhi Dogra
TV actor Ridhi Dogra is currently basking in the success of her recently released Alt Balaji web series, The Married Woman. Based on author Manju Kapoorâs novel of the same name, the series revolves around two women, who dare to rise beyond sexual and societal boundaries. In an interview with the Cinema Journal, Ridhi opens up about what inspired her to say yes to the series, and shares her take on the content that various OTT platforms are offering. Excerpts from the interview: