Shazia Iqbal
No Formulas, Just Faith’: Pragati Deshmukh on Backing Stories That Matter as Dhadak 2 Garners Applause
The much-anticipated sequel to Dhadak has hit theatres, and early reactions are full of praise for its brave storytelling and the writing duo of Shazia Iqbal and Rahul Badwelkar. “Our driving force has always been the creator’s vision,” says Pragati Deshmukh, a creative leader and producer known for championing unconventional narratives and empowering fresh voices. At a recent conclave , she expressed some of her core ethics and values that steer her decisions in acquiring content “We believe in nurturing stories that have something honest to say, and in empowering the voice | Click Here...
Dhadak 2 Review: No Sugar-Coating, No Stereotypes & Fearlessly Real
There’s no warning when it starts. A death, then a drumbeat, a glance, a dog’s death, and a story slowly tightening like a fist. Dhadak 2 doesn’t walk to own the badge of social cinema. It slips in like a silent, unwelcoming roar. What’s staggering is not just what the film shows, but what it doesn’t apologise for. It doesn’t cushion you. It doesn’t wait for you to catch up. Shazia Iqbal directs like she’s telling you a secret you should have known all along. Neelesh isn’t introduced with drama. He’s play | Click Here...
Dhadak 2 and Why It Is Important For Indian Cinema
Urbanisation might force you to believe that classism doesn't exist anymore. That sleek cafés, high-rise apartments, and a growing digital economy have flattened the divide between people. But step outside the curated convenience of urban life, and the truth becomes clear. The hierarchy is still there — hidden, persistent, and deeply rooted. Dhadak 2, set to release on August 1, isn’t just a romantic drama. If the trailer is anything to go by, it’s a film that dares to look directly at this reality and speak its name. D | Click Here...