State of Siege 26/11
Exclusive: Abhishek Mahendru in Amazon Prime’s Indian Police Force
Ace film-maker Rohit Shetty is all set to roll out a new web show titled Indian Police Force for Amazon Prime. The series will see popular Bollywood actor Sidharth Malhotra playing a cop. The series will also have Shilpa Shetty, Shweta Tiwari, Vivek Oberoi in vital roles. Now, as per a reliable source, we hear actor Abhishek Mahendru, who is known for his work in projects like State Of Siege 26/11, Ek Aur Saraaab, and Bhag Milkha Bhag, will also be part of the project. He will play a pivotal character. We at IWMBuzz.com earlier wrote about child actor Azinkya Mishra and Mukesh | Click Here...
From Sacred Games, Scam 1992, Hello Mini to The Final Call: Web Series Adapted From Novels
The OTT platform has been buzzing with energy over the last many years!! The varied streaming giants are working on interesting and innovative concepts. A trend that has been observed and has done really well with the masses is stories told with sheer conviction!! The trend has seen many of the best-selling novels being adapted to stories on the web platforms. From Netflix to ZEE5 to Sony LIV, many streaming platforms have told stories adapted from novels. Today, IWMBuzz.com takes you through a list of such heralded web projects that have been adapted from novels. A Ma | Click Here...
My journey in this industry has taught me that life doesn’t work according to plan: Sid Makkar
Young and charming actor Sid Makkar, who has entertained fans with his work in web shows like Hacked, 377 AbNormal and State of Siege: 26/11, is back on TV with Sony Entertainment Television’s Dhadkan Zindaggi Kii The actor is playing the role of Nikhil Sardesai who plays an integral role in protagonist Dr. Deepika’s life. Nikhil Sardesai, is a charming self-made businessman who develops medical devices. A feminist at heart, Nikhil believes in women empowerment and that everybody needs to be treated equally. | Click Here...
Exclusive: Shoaib Kabeer joins the cast of MX Player’s Dharavi Bank
Shoaib Kabeer, who gained immense popularity after playing the role of Ajmal Kasab in ZEE5’s ‘State of Siege: 26/11’, is all set to entertain audiences in new web series. As per a credible source, the actor will be part of MX Player’s upcoming series Dharavi Bank. The series is produced by Zee Studios and directed by Samit Kakkad. We at IWMBuzz.com have earlier exclusively written about Sonali Kulkarni, Hitesh Bhojraj and Freddy Daruwala being part of the project. As per reports in media, Suniel Shetty, Shanthipriya, Vivek Oberoi, and Santosh Juvekar will also be seen | Click Here...
Half Full to State Of Siege 26/11: Movies to watch during lockdown
Half Full(a short film on Zee5)You really can’t say no to a film, no matter how short, when it features the mighty Naseeruddin Shah as one of the only two characters in a lighthearted meditation on life and death.Naseer arrives later, in a BMW, if you will.Or, so we are told since an actual BMW would be unaffordable to a short film where the costliest prop is a bowl of gajar ka halva. We are first introduced to Vikrant Massey , a man who has just finished writing his suicide note and is waiting for the stroke of midnight to say goodbye to his life. This is where Na | Click Here...
State of Siege: 26/11 fame Shoaib Kabeer in ALTBalaji’s Dynasty?
Shoaib Kabeer, who gained immense popularity after playing the role of Ajmal Kasab in ZEE5's ‘State of Siege: 26/11’, is all set to entertain audiences in new web series. As per a credible source, the actor will be part of ALTBalaji’s upcoming series Dynasty produced by Tanveer Bookwala’s Ding Entertainment. The series is directed by Pankaj Batra and has Aarya Babbar playing the lead role. We at IWMBuzz.com reported exclusively about FilterCopy fame actor Rohan Khurana and Indu Sarkar fame actress Jashn Agnihotri and Kaushiki star Shruti Srivastav being part of the series. | Click Here...
Ishaqzaade actor Shivam Bhaargava in ZEE5’s State of Siege: Temple Attack
Lucknow-born actor Shivam Bhaargava, who entertained masses in movies like Ishaqzaade and Ghost, is all set to charm his fans in a new avatar. As per a credible source, Shivam will be part of ZEE5’s upcoming project State of Siege: Temple Attack. The dream team who created State of Siege: 26/11, Contiloe Pictures (Abhimanyu Singh) is back to produce the film which will be directed by Ken Ghosh. Based on the attack on the temple of Akshardham in Gujarat in 2002 is slated for a 2021 release. We had earlier reported about Akshaye Khanna, Gautam Rode, Mridul Das, Abhilash Chaudh | Click Here...
Playing the character of someone who is hated by the world is not very easy: Shoaib Kabeer on playing Ajmal Kasab
ZEE5 latest Original 'State of Siege: 26/11’ continues to receive a phenomenal response from viewers as well as critics. Adapted from Sandeep Unnithan's book - Black Tornado: The Three Sieges of Mumbai: 26/11 and produced by Abhimanyu Singh of Contiloe Pictures, the gripping narrative of the eight-episode series provides a first-hand account of the tragedy that befell Mumbai, the city of dreams, on 26th November 2008. The makers build up the plot at their own pace as they divide the stories into episodes, including one on the making of the only terrorist caught alive - Ajmal Kasab. | Click Here...
Review of Zee5’s State Of Siege 26/11: A pacy and well-executed plot plan
State Of Siege 26/11 (Zee5, 8 Episodes) Starring Arjan Bajwa, Arjun Bijlani, Mukul Dev, Tara Alisha Berry Directed by Matthew Leutwyler Rating: *** (3 stars) Films on global terror attacks walk that very slender line between exposition and exploitation. We never know how many films on 9/11,26/11, Nirbhaya, the Nazi holocaust or the Bhiwandi riots we are in for. And frankly, we don’t really hold our breath for these recreations of historic catastrophes. I’ve seen three previous films on the 9/11/2008 terror attack on Mumbai.Ram Gop | Click Here...
Coronavirus is Mother Nature’s payback for pollution: Arjun Bijlani
Arjun Bijlani feels that the on-going Coronavirus outbreak is giving the world a chance to reboot. “For far too long, we have ignored climate change. Mother Earth was gasping for breath, and yet we ignored her.” “And now we have an illness which directly attacks our breathing as well (respiratory system). Is it payback time? However, all is not lost given the compulsory lockdown in China; its satellite image is now much more cleaner; normally, we would always see a brown patch due to pollution.” Arjun is anxious about the extent of the outbreak and limited Gover | Click Here...
ZEE5’s State Of Siege: 26/11 misses its release date
ZEE5 upcoming original State Of Siege: 26/11 offers a first-hand account of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks from the National Security Guards’ (NSG) perspective. Produced and created by Abhimanyu Singh of Contiloe Pictures and co-created and directed by Matthew Leutwyler, the gripping narrative is based on Sandeep Unnithan’s book – Black Tornado: The Three Sieges of Mumbai 26/11. The edge-of-the-seat thriller web series which features an impressive cast comprising Arjan Bajwa, Arjun Bijlani, Mukul Dev, Vivek Dahiya, Tara Alisha Berry, Sid Makkad, Vikram Gaikwad, Avinash W | Click Here...
Zaki-ur-Rehman Lakhavi is a cold, emotionless terrorist: Mukul Dev on ZEE5 series State of Siege 26/11
Veteran film and TV actor Mukul Dev is quite excited about his upcoming ZEE5 web-series, State of Siege 26/11. Says Mukul, “Most films on the horrific terrorist attack on Mumbai back in 2008 talk about the assault and how it was bravely fended off by Indian security forces.” “But ourAbhimanyu Singh presentation goes across the border to trace the entire planning, which took place in Karachi, thereby implicating Pakistan for the same.” Mukul plays the principle | Click Here...