WATCH | Shakeela trailer falls flat, lacks the punch expected in a star biopic
The filmmakers describe Shakeela as being inspired by life events of famous star Shakeela who predominantly starred in southern cinema.
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The trailer of Indrajit Lankesh s Hindi language film Shakeela doesn t hold much to impress.
From using modern-day Hindi music to cliched film sets, it feels like a repackaging of Vidya Balan s Dirty Picture except that this version fails to bring the charm Vidya brought to the screen.
The film, as described by the filmmakers of Shakeela , is inspired by life events of a famous star Shakeela who predominantly starred in southern cinema.
Shakeela trailer: Richa Chadha-Pankaj Tripathi show absolute truth of adult star in upcoming biopic Shakeela is directed by Indrajit Lankesh and is releasing on December 25, 2020, on the big screen. YouTube (Screen Grab) - Zee Music Company
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The trailer for
Shakeela is finally out. Starring Richa Chadha in the titular role, the film is based on the life of one of the most hated and loved adult film star that shook the industry in the late 90s and early 2000s. Shakeela also stars Pankaj Tripathi as the male lead and a superstar in the film. The trailer starts with the passing away of Silk Smitha who had created a storm in the South film industry.
: Wednesday, December 16, 2020, 3:08 PM IST
Shakeela Trailer: Richa Chadha, Pankaj Tripathi give a peek into the making of an adult star
Shakeela was a major star in the late 1990 s and early 2000 s. Such was her aura that, stars back then used to avoid releasing their films opposite her.
Makers of Richa Chadhaâs upcoming film âShakeelaâ unveiled the official trailer on Wednesday. The film is inspired by the life event of famous adult star Shakeela who predominantly starred in southern cinema.
Making her debut at a young age of 16, Shakeela went on to star in about 250 controversial and bold films.
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Richa Chadha plays the role of the
South Indian adult star
Shakeela, an adult star who ruled the
South Indian film industry for more than two decades, was calm and composed on a chilly, rainy Sunday evening at a private hotel in Bengaluru.
Shakeela was in the city to launch the trailer of her biopic, Shakeela, that will be released in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam and Kannada. In a brief interview with Y Maheswara Reddy, Shakeela narrated her journey into the tinsel world and how her relatives, including her boyfriend, betrayed her. She says they were ready to reap the benefits of her hard work but had no time to even wish her luck. Excerpts: